Questions tagged [laptop-repair]
Questions about performing repairs on your mobile computer
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How to remove the cover on a HP Pavilion 15-b055ca laptop?
I found the official HP instructions for this laptop on how to change the RAM but they're incorrect. There are no "easy access" panels on the back of a 15-b055ca laptop.
A 15-b055ca laptop has 10 ...
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Gateway MX6440 CPU Upgrade
I have received an a Gateway MX6440 laptop as a freebie, but I'm interested in upgrading its AMD Turion 64 ML-32 (socket 754) to something faster (and more cache). I know the range of processors that ...
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After replacing LCD screen, laptop shuts down after 3 seconds (Acer Aspire One 722)
A week ago the LCD on my Acer got cracked. I could still power on the netbook and operate it as usual but 1/4 the screen was dead. I got a replacement LCD, took apart the top part of the laptop, and ...
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laptop screen booting up with lines
I truned off my dell taptop the wrong way and then for some reason turned it back on. It started to beep and for about 4 minutes did not come on but continued to beep. When it finally came on it ...
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Dell Inspiron speaker connector repair
I have this Dell Inspiron N5010 laptop.
Can I replace the connector using another, because I tore the cable out of it.
Here is an image of my motherboard:
Now, the connector pointed with the arrow ...
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ESD protections when working with laptops
If I was standing on carpet working on a laptop on a wood table, what would be the best method to protect the laptop from ESD damage?
Should I get an ESD mat and lay the laptop out on the mat? Is ...
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Possible to bypass laptop inverter power source - HP dv5000 inverter 7 input pins?
I've got an HP dv5000 laptop with a backlight that won't light up, (but is known to be good). I've also got an inverter board which is good, but isn't getting power from the mobo. So, my question is,...
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Laptop won't power on from battery or AC. What are some possible fixes to try?
My Toshiba Laptop (around 5 years old...) no longer powers on. When I hit the power button it lights up for several seconds and then turns off. There is no other sign of life, such as the fan starting ...
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Gateway Power Supply - Cannot Desolder Broken Off Pins
I looked at a lot of forums and it appears that this is probably the best one to which I should submit my question. The long story short is that I have a Gateway power supply that has been broken off ...
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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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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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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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Replace laptop fan but keep heatsink
My laptop has been making rattling noises. After opening it and testing, turns out it's a fan issue: when it speeds up something probably goes wrong with the bearings.
I would like to replace it ...
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Windows 10 stuck on Automatic Repair says missing driver
my hp laptop is stuck on automatic repair loop with the following error:
The operation system couldn't be loaded because a critical system driver is missing or contains errors.
file \windows\...
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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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