Questions tagged [laptop-repair]
Questions about performing repairs on your mobile computer
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Laptop LCD replacement
Hey I have just replaced the LCD in my HP nx6125 laptop with one out of a Toshiba A60 which is the same resolution etc but I get this weird issue on the right hand side where it repeats a column of ...
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Has static fried this chip?
I have just attempted to replace an LCD screen on a laptop. Before reassembling everything I plugged the new LCD in and switched things on to check the screen worked. All was good.
I then put ...
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My MacBook is a Battery Denier
I have a four year old MacBook rev 1,1 (the original Intel Core Duo). Just recently it has begun denying the existence of its battery while still happily running unplugged. I get the X battery icon ...
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How can I safely remove my laptop's entire lid?
Short version: son uses laptop. Laptop is mysteriously broken.
Something got badly crushed in the lid. After replacing both the LCD and inverter card I'm ready to declare the display defunct.
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Replacing laptop LCD panel
I have a Lenovo T61 laptop. The LCD panel cracked recently.
I decided to try my hand at fixing it. I bought a replacement LCD on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=...
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Black screen on HP Pavilion DV6000
I'm having problems with my HP Pavilion DV6000 laptop.
When I boot it up, the screen goes black. The desktop can still be seen with a flashlight held to the screen though. I replaced the LCD ...
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What can I do when my laptop keyboard starts to die? [closed]
I have a key on my built-in keyboard that is starting to die. What can I do to:
downright fix it
make it better
make it easier to type
Any other hints?
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What is the difference between these laptop display panels?
I currently have an LG LP154WE2 that has an approximately 10 pixel wide white stripe down the center of the screen. This shows up even when the computer first boots so I'm pretty sure the panel has to ...
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Please help to troubleshoot the issue with Inspiron 8600 laptop
I have a Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop which display stopped working all of the sudden. It started to show a purple fog pattern along with some color vertical lines. I talked to Dell support and they told ...
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Disassemble Asus A2500H
I have an aged Asus A2500H notebook, with a broken screen and damage to the outside.
Since it has a TV-out connection, and is working good otherwise, I have it hooked up to my television as a kind of ...
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Compaq Presario Laptop Monitor Problems
I am attaching a few pics of my laptop monitor now . Can you please tell me if this is a hardware error which can be rectified by replacing the monitor ?
How this happened - I accidently hit my leg on ...
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How to disassemble an Acer Aspire 5730
I have an Acer Aspire 5730-4163 whose power jack has died. I'm looking for a disassembly how-to or service manual, preferably with clear pictures. Google hasn't turned up anything for me.
Anyone know ...
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I have a dead laptop, what are my options? [closed]
After having my previous question answered by the HP technical support, I now have a HP laptop that does not work properly. HP recommended that I replace the motherboard and processor for a bargain ...
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Repair or replace HP dv5210us laptop?
I have an HP Pavilion model dv5210us that recently failed with 4 beeps at boot which means "Graphics controller not functional" and I am told this requires replacement of the mother board.
Is this ...
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Vista Startup Repair cannot repair my Toshiba Laptop (L300D)
I installed some updates, and now the computer doesn't boot up, it just keep's telling me to go to repair, which doesn't fix the problem.
I see the BSOD on startup, but it flashes by too quick. (I ...
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