Questions tagged [laptop-repair]
Questions about performing repairs on your mobile computer
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my laptop screen not displaying anything
Currently in the process of replacing my laptop screen cuz the old one was starting to artifact like crazy. But after plugging in the new one, nothing displays?
Here is how I plug the screen in:
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Can I tighten the laptop hinges to reduce screen wobbling?
I want to buy a new laptop, and after an extensive research, I have decided to get an Asus Zenbook 14 (2024). It pretty much satisfies all of my criteria. The only thing that concerns me is that ...
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Lenovo P51s ThinkPad laptop continuously cycles power on and off. Why is this happening and how can it be fixed?
This morning, when I tried to turn my Lenovo P51s ThinkPad laptop on (it was on my desk, untouched from where I'd left it last night), it started the process (keyboard lights up, fan turns on), then ...
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Performance Degradation After PC repair
My PC is running at a horrible frame rate for all games. Everything took a huge hit after I replaced my motherboard. To give context the issue started very oddly I plugged in a Bluetooth speaker from ...
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Asus PC boot failure
My Asus PC (a Rog Strix G15) suddenly switched off and refused to boot back again. No boot, no lights, not even charge light when connected to power. Nothing has happened to it, it just suddenly ...
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Broke something on MSI GF63 Motherboard
I broke a part on an MSI GF63 motherboard. It seems to be soldered on to the motherboard and wouldn't come out so when I applied a little pressure the plastic cover broke.
The ribbon cable is still ...
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Keyboard and Track Pad Issues After Dissassembly/Cleaning/Repairs
I disassembled my laptop after some possible water damage (I did not see any on the motherboard, nor the track-pad chip, but I have not seen the other side of the track-pad PCB in detail [unless maybe ...
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Is there a "PM"/"P" Torx screw or are they always "TM"/"T"?
Is there a "PM"/"P" Torx screw or are they always "TM"/"T"?
The reason:
The Elitebook 8470p manual mentions two types of screws:
Remove the four Torx TM2.5×8.0 ...
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Keyboard key coming loose on a Dell Latitude 5880
I have a Dell Latitude 5580 laptop. On the keyboard, one of the keys is loose. I need help to fit it in place. I have inspected the mechanism, nothing appears to be broken. The tiny metal mount looks ...
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Alienware x15 R2 black screen. Corrupt UEFI?
My ~2 years old Alienware x15 R2 stopped working. The motherboard is LA-L611. Power light and keyboard turn on, power light flashes 2x red and 3x blue, screen stays black.
Dell error codes indicates ...
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Can you upgrade the SSD of an M1 MacBook Air?
Is there a non-manufacturer way to upgrade the SSD storage of a M1 MacBook Air (2020)?
If so, how large?
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Dell Inspiron 1470 stuck on blinking cursor after battery replacement
I recently replaced the battery in a Dell Inspiron 1470 and when I turn it on it shows the Dell logo then it goes to a black screen with a blinking underscore character in the top left. What’s ...
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How do I fix a HP 250 g7 crashing to white screen on movment?
When moving or even just adjusting the screen angle, the HP 250 g7 crashes. It is used and appears to have been in frequent use. When crashing, the fan would stop and the screen would just show white ...
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Replace Laptop Battery With Power Supply
I have an old Macbook Pro 2013 UK version, and it's broken. I have a feeling it's the charging circuit for the battery that's broken, and that everything else works fine. I'd like to have a go at ...
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How to check if my laptop screen is broken or it's the internal cable?
I have an acer nitro 5 laptop and the built in screen is not working properly. The majority of the screen is black, only the top part is showing images.
If I use it on my Ubuntu instead of Windows and ...
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