Impulsive Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I get home from bust buy with my bounty of a new keyboard and a 2gb upgrade RAM upgrade for my pc.. i start to work disemblowing my laptop and strip 3 screws... FML .. on the bright side.. the keyboard is awesome Link to comment
PaddedPat Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think you mean "disemboweling," but close enough. It really sucks how shoddy the build quality can be for some laptop parts. I bought a BRAND NEW ASUS laptop last week, and it was purportedly one of the most reliable notebooks Best Buy sells. Five days later, I go to boot it up, and the damn thing just stares at me defiantly with a black screen. Nothing. Power issue. Turns out that the battery was basically DOA. Thankfully, it was under warranty. The Geek Squad is actually pretty good about walking through and fixing problems. You might consider seeing if they can help you out, as long as the cost isn't prohibitive. Link to comment
Impulsive Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 i've pretty much ruined the screws.. im takeing to some guy wayyyy out in garland... :/ but i can still use it.. with 2gb less ram Link to comment
ldatsea Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 thats why sometimes its better to pay more for a mac...... i know , i know no Mac vs PC...... but ..... Link to comment
Vic Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm familiar with the insides of a desktop, but have never opened up a laptop. I'm afraid I wouldn't have a clue as to what to do for mine should it go belly up. Peace, Vic Link to comment
babykeiff Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Laptop screws are cross-head type size 0 or size 00. Most screwdrivers that are available will fit the screw in a laptop is a pozidriv tip, and that will strip the head without opening the screw. It will take time to chase down the proper screwdriver. The only option I have found to remove such a screw is using a new sharp 4mm drill bit and drilling off the screw head. Once the case is removed, the remaining bit of screw can be removed with a pointed nosed pliers. Some newer laptops use torc screws. If you have never removed screws on your laptop before, ensure you have the proper tools before commencing. Compaq laptop screws, once the heads are stripped have a hardened collar that can't be drilled, and will need an engineers screw extractor to remove them. Philips are starting to use similar screws, so be careful removing these, or it may cost more that the laptop to repair. 1 Link to comment
Impulsive Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 i've already done too much.. planing on taking it to a professional Monday.. ill just have to lag a bit in swg till then Link to comment
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