In this post I explain how to take apart a Dell Vostro 1220 laptop.
I’m taking it apart in order to remove and replace  the failed hard drive which is mounted deep inside the case.
How to disassemble HP ENVY 15 and replace keyboard
In this guide I explain how to disassemble an HP ENVY 15 notebook.
My goal is removing and replacing failed keyboard (a few keys stopped working).
How to replace screen in Dell Studio 1555
In this post I explain how to replace LCD screen in a Dell Studio 1555 laptop.
This guide should be identical for Dell Studio 1558.
In my case the screen started showing horizontal lines.
How to disassemble Dell Studio 1555
In this guide I explain how to disassemble a Dell Studio 1555 laptop.
I’ll show how to take it apart completely and remove all major parts.
How to disassemble Sony Vaio VGN-NR
In this guide I explain how to disassemble a Sony Vaio VGN-NR series laptop.
I’ll be taking apart a Sony Vaio VGN-NR120E model but I believe you can use same instructions for all other models in VGN-NR line.
The main goal of my repair is removing and replacing the failed hard drive which is mounted inside the case.
While accessing the hard drive, I’ll explain how to remove some other main components.
How to replace screen on Dell Inspiron 1564
Here I explain how to replace damaged screen on a Dell Inspiron 1564 laptop.
Most likely this guide will work for some other Dell models.
How to disassemble Asus Eee PC 1215B
In this guide I explain how to disassemble an Asus Eee PC 1215B laptop.
It’s likely my guide will work for other models in Eee PC 1215 line.
I’m taking it apart in order to access and upgrade the hard drive which is mounted deep inside the case.
How to take apart HP Pavilion dv8
In this guide I explain how to take apart a HP Pavilion dv8 laptop. I’m taking it apart in order to replace failed DC jack.
The LED light on the DC jack started flickering when adapter plug moved. I tested it with another known good AC adapter but it didn’t fix the problem. I assumed this is DC jack related failure and decided to replace it.
I believe that HP Pavilion dv8 Â have many different flavors.
It’s possible that your model will be a little bit different but most disassembly steps should be very similar.
How to disassemble Sony Vaio VGN-FW170J
In this guide I show how to disassemble a Sony Vaio VGN-FW170J laptop.
Most likely this guide will work for the entire Sony Vaio VGN-FW line.
How to disassemble Dell Inspiron 1420 or Vostro 1400
In this guide I explain how to disassemble a Dell Inspiron 1420 or Dell Vostro 1400 laptop.
I will completely disassemble it and show how to remove the motherboard.
Dell Inspiron 1420 is very similar to Dell Vostro 1400. If there are any differences, they should be very minor.