How to disassemble Gateway NV57H57u and replace DC jack
In this guide I will disassemble a Gateway NV57H57u in order to access and replace failed DC jack harness.
In my case the DC jack started failing and the laptop was charging only when the AC adapter plug positioned correclty.
Also, you can use this guide for removing the top cover assembly, replacing the keyboard or cleaning the cooling fan.
Taking apart Asus UL80J to repair DC jack
In this guide I will be taking apart an Asus UL80J laptop in order to repair damaged DC power jack.
As you see on the following picture, the DC jack got pushed into the case to the point that the AC adapter will not plug in anymore.
I will disassemble this computer, show why it happened and how to repair the problem without buying any spare parts.
How to replace screen on Compaq Presario CQ56 HP G56
In the following guide I explain how to replace damaged LCD screen on a Compaq Presario CQ56 and HP G56 laptops.
Compaq Presario CQ56 abd HP G56 are similar models with different names.
As you see, in my case the LCD was cracked badly.
How to disassemble Dell Inspiron 1764
In this guide I show how to disassemble a Dell Inspiron 1764 laptop and access internal laptop components.
I’m taking it apart because it started overheating and the cooling fan started making rattling noise.
I will replace the processor cooling fan and clean up the heatsink.
How to replace screen on Asus X55A
In this guide I demonstrate how to remove and replace the LCD screen on an Asus X55A.
In my case the laptop was dropped and the LCD got cracked.
The entire replacement procedure will take about 20-30 minutes.
How to disassemble HP Pavilion g7
In this guide I describe and demonstrate how to disassemble a HP Pavilion g7 series laptop.
My goal is to remove the motherboard and access the cooling fan which is mounted under the motherboard.
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Today I am presenting a complete disassembly guide for Dell Inspiron 1545.
My goal is removing and replacing the DC jack board and cleaning the cooling fan which is mounted under the motherboard.
How to disassemble Dell Inspiron 15 3521/5521
In this guide I explain how to disassemble a Dell Inspiron 15 3521/5521.
I will remove all main components from the laptop and show how to access the cooling fan.
You can use these instructions for replacing failed internal components or cleaning up the heatsink and fan.
After cloning Mac OS X my MacBook Pro boots slow
My MacBook Pro hard drive was running out of space. I decided to replace the hard drive with a larger one and clone the OS. I used built in Disk Utility to clone the old hard drive to the new one and the clone process was done without errors.
After cloning Mac OS X to the new hard drive, I found that now my MacBook Pro boots much slower than before but after it boots up everything works as good as before.
If you experience the same problem here’s the solution.
How to replace keyboard on MacBook Pro 13″, 15″, 17″
In this guide I explain how to remove and replace failed or damaged keyboard on a MacBook Pro 13″, 15″ or 17″ unibody laptop.
As an example, I am doing it on a MacBook Pro 15″ (Early 2011) but it will be very similar for most MacBook Pro unibody model years 2008-2013.
In my case some liquid was spilled on the keyboard and some keyboard keys stopped working.
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