Questions tagged [laptop-repair]
Questions about performing repairs on your mobile computer
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How to repair a very old laptop?
I've got a laptop which is something around 30 years old, and I like to just run that old machine again, but the problem is when I press the power button, it only lights up the screen and beeps at ...
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Can't charge or use my computer
I have a EEE pc. It won't turn on. The blue power light on the adaptor turns on but I'm unable to charge the computer.
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My laptop keyboard's up arrow key has become loose and comes off often
I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. The up arrow key on the keyboard has become loose and comes off often. How can I fix this? Do I need to buy a new keyboard or can I get a new up arrow key? The ...
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Damaged laptop power plug?
Should I be worried about a damaged computer plug? My parents (or someone) knocked it over today. I notice it is no longer straight.
There seems like a little tear in the rubber from the fall. I'm ...
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How can I get into the BIOS with a broken keyboard?
My laptop (an Acer Aspire 5630) has the F1, F2, and esc keys broken. I need to change the boot sequence so I can install an operating system but I can't get into the BIOS to tweak that parameter.
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Can something be done about overheating in a laptop? [duplicate]
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Laptop becomes very slow when hot
I have a Samsung R480 laptop with 4 gigs DDR2 memory, Intel i3-350m CPU, and an nVidia 330m GPU. My issue is that whenever I play "Assassin's ...
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Laptop inverter board input voltage?
I am trying to repair a laptop where the back light has gone. I have tested the lamp by plugging it into another laptop inverter, the bulb lights up and is fine.
I have purchased a "tested" inverter ...
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Abrupt shutoff of Lenovo Thinkpad. Can it be fixed?
I have a Lenovo R61 circa 2008 that has had this abrupt shutdown problem for the last year. "Abrupt" as in there is no OS shutdown, no warning, just POOF! it is off. As if abruptly unplugged from all ...
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Replacing laptop LCD screen [duplicate]
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Replacing laptop LCD panel
I have a basic Toshiba Satellite laptop, and its screen is apparently cracked. I can see colored lines or blots that are rapidly spreading. Is it ...
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How do I replace the screen of a Dell Inspiron 1545?
I got a new screen for a Dell Inspiron 1545. The old screen says
Dell Inspiron 1545 LP156WH1 (TL)(C1) HD
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Dell Inspiron 1545 LP156WH1 (TL)(C1) LCD
Does that make a ...
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Opening notebooks
I have a Compaq CQ40 which has a defective CPU fan, it seems unable to cool the notebook enough at this time, it is constantly running, and if you move the pc up/down to look under it, it makes some ...
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Is it normal for an AC adapter to drop voltage if it's not used by a laptop?
I'm currently investigating the livelihood of a laptop adaptor and I noticed, unlike another adaptor it drops voltage to almost zero after I also attempt to measure its current [while it did show ...
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Replacing the LCD panel in a laptop
Yesterday, I was cleaning up and dropped my Asus Eee 1005PE. The screen is cracked inside (i.e., cracks are visible only when on), and no longer works properly. I booted up with another monitor ...
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Replaced laptop screen, now the displayed resolution is wrong but should not be
I replaced a laptop screen in a Dell Vostro 1520. Both the old and new screens are 1440x900 resolution as confirmed by part numbers but new screen is glossy the old one is matt - with slightly ...
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Laptop Motherboard Diagnosis/Repair (No Power)
I recently got a job (1.5weeks in) as a 'laptop/component repair tech' in a small shop and I'm in over my head. I've replaced/re-soldered AC/audio jacks before and can strip down a laptop to diagnose ...
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