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Chris Guest	Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 11:30 pm    Post subject: laptop repair Hi everyone I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or manual that could help me with laptop repairs. I am very used to working on all types of desktops but I have very little experience with laptops and find that they unnerve me a bit. Before I start undoing screws and poking around I would like to have a little more knowledge about the ins and outs or laptop repairs since every case and machine seems different. I would just like to be able to replace hard drives, floppies etc for customers instead of passing them onto someone else. Could anyone point me in the direction of a resource that would allow me to get a basic background in working on laptops. thank you kindly Chris
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AG Guest	Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 9:30 pm    Post subject: Re: laptop repair "Chris" <splaat@mindless.com> wrote in message news:ir6ab0li7dmh2l4rb0m1u805hbec6eclmp@4ax.com... Quote: Hi everyone I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or manual that could help me with laptop repairs. I am very used to working on all types of desktops but I have very little experience with laptops and find that they unnerve me a bit. Before I start undoing screws and poking around I would like to have a little more knowledge about the ins and outs or laptop repairs since every case and machine seems different. I would just like to be able to replace hard drives, floppies etc for customers instead of passing them onto someone else. Could anyone point me in the direction of a resource that would allow me to get a basic background in working on laptops. thank you kindly Chris If you find one let me know. The problem is that every company is completely independent. No two machines are alike even in the same product family. For instance have two IBM 560E laptops that have different monitors. There is no difference in the model but when I moved the HD from one to the other Win98 found a bunch of new hardware. I've found that I do best specializing in IBM machines because I can get them on Ebay pretty cheap. Also I mostly mess with them for myself not for customers. I started by just undoing screws until I could get the base off and went on from there. Most of the time the HD is pretty easy to get to but some of them you have to completely remove the base. There are some IBM laptops that open when you pull the latches a little further than you do to just open them. I wish I could give you more help but with laptops, unless you go to school with a particular manufacturer you just have to get your hands in there and take them apart. One thing you can do is buy a couple of the same model on Ebay and try putting them together to make a running system. I do a new one about every two or three months. AG
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Will Dormann Guest	Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 10:30 pm    Post subject: Re: laptop repair Chris wrote: Quote: them onto someone else. Could anyone point me in the direction of a resource that would allow me to get a basic background in working on laptops. Every laptop is different. See what kind of manuals you can google or acquire from the manufacturer's website. -WD
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Techie Guest	Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 12:31 am    Post subject: Re: laptop repair My company paid for a course from Dell (dcse.dell.com) that has allowed me to quickly learn how to service Toshibas and IBMs that we have in the office. The hardest part to learn is getting the case open after that its all the same. -- Techie MCNGP #21 "Chris" <splaat@mindless.com> wrote in message news:ir6ab0li7dmh2l4rb0m1u805hbec6eclmp@4ax.com... Quote: Hi everyone I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or manual that could help me with laptop repairs. I am very used to working on all types of desktops but I have very little experience with laptops and find that they unnerve me a bit. Before I start undoing screws and poking around I would like to have a little more knowledge about the ins and outs or laptop repairs since every case and machine seems different. I would just like to be able to replace hard drives, floppies etc for customers instead of passing them onto someone else. Could anyone point me in the direction of a resource that would allow me to get a basic background in working on laptops. thank you kindly Chris
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Chris Guest	Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: laptop repair Sounds like I am not the only one getting confused by the thousands of different cases. Thanks for the link to the repair manual. I will order it and see if it helps. thanks for your help Chris On Fri, 28 May 2004 12:39:25 +0100, "Jonathan Miles" <jonathanmiles_nospam_at_uk2_dot_net> wrote: Quote: Upgrading & Repairing Laptops by Scott Mueller : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789728001/103-6182287-1127837?v=glance JM "Chris" <splaat@mindless.com> wrote in message news:ir6ab0li7dmh2l4rb0m1u805hbec6eclmp@4ax.com... Hi everyone I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or manual that could help me with laptop repairs. I am very used to working on all types of desktops but I have very little experience with laptops and find that they unnerve me a bit. Before I start undoing screws and poking around I would like to have a little more knowledge about the ins and outs or laptop repairs since every case and machine seems different. I would just like to be able to replace hard drives, floppies etc for customers instead of passing them onto someone else. Could anyone point me in the direction of a resource that would allow me to get a basic background in working on laptops. thank you kindly Chris --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 20/05/2004
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Jonathan Miles Guest	Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: laptop repair Upgrading & Repairing Laptops by Scott Mueller : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0789728001/103-6182287-1127837?v=glance JM "Chris" <splaat@mindless.com> wrote in message news:ir6ab0li7dmh2l4rb0m1u805hbec6eclmp@4ax.com... Quote: Hi everyone I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or manual that could help me with laptop repairs. I am very used to working on all types of desktops but I have very little experience with laptops and find that they unnerve me a bit. Before I start undoing screws and poking around I would like to have a little more knowledge about the ins and outs or laptop repairs since every case and machine seems different. I would just like to be able to replace hard drives, floppies etc for customers instead of passing them onto someone else. Could anyone point me in the direction of a resource that would allow me to get a basic background in working on laptops. thank you kindly Chris --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 20/05/2004
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Glenn Guest	Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 7:40 am    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair I am certified on most anything out there. Toshiba's are not worth repairing. smackedass wrote: Quote: I will assess the laptop's problem/problems for my customer for no charge. If it is a problem that I can fix, i.e. needs new hard drive, I will offer to do the work, if the customer thinks that it's worth their while. I always emphasize that laptop parts are more expensive than desktop parts, and that it's important to keep an eye on the price of a brand new box, before any decision is made. And I readily admit to my customers that laptops are not my area of expertise, and if the machine needs anything beyond replaceable parts and/or configuration/cleanup-re-install, I'm not the technician for the job. smackedass
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CertGuard Guest	Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:59 am    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair "Glenn" <gdickso@swbell.net> wrote in message news:puoeh.1503$Gr2.1160@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net... Quote: I am certified on most anything out there. Toshiba's are not worth repairing. Really? Why do you say that? I ask, because I have quite a few family members that own Toshiba Laptops. At purchase time the laptops were (or appeared to be) top of the line and provided the best quality when running software like AutoCAD, Doom3, Quake4, etc. -- CertGuard
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SBFan2000 Guest	Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair I have a toshiba and it kicks every other laptops (that I've used) ass. Sturdy as hell to! Its alittle heavier than I would like but it has also stood up to ome abuse so I won't complain! "CertGuard" <CGP@CertGuard.com> wrote in message news:12nkd5rmt9fb984@news.supernews.com... Quote: "Glenn" <gdickso@swbell.net> wrote in message news:puoeh.1503$Gr2.1160@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net... I am certified on most anything out there. Toshiba's are not worth repairing. Really? Why do you say that? I ask, because I have quite a few family members that own Toshiba Laptops. At purchase time the laptops were (or appeared to be) top of the line and provided the best quality when running software like AutoCAD, Doom3, Quake4, etc. -- CertGuard
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Barry Watzman Guest	Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair I agree. I own a Toshiba laptop (in fact I own over a dozen of them if I include my "resale inventory"), ranging from late 1990's models to one I just bought 2 weeks ago (an A105). And I repair them and resell them. I think that they are fine laptops. Some are better than others, of course, but overall I think it's still one of the top brands. CertGuard wrote: Quote: "Glenn" <gdickso@swbell.net> wrote in message news:puoeh.1503$Gr2.1160@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net... I am certified on most anything out there. Toshiba's are not worth repairing. Really? Why do you say that? I ask, because I have quite a few family members that own Toshiba Laptops. At purchase time the laptops were (or appeared to be) top of the line and provided the best quality when running software like AutoCAD, Doom3, Quake4, etc. -- CertGuard
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mhaase-at-springmind.com Guest	Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 21:59:56 -0600, "CertGuard" <CGP@CertGuard.com> wrote: Quote: "Glenn" <gdickso@swbell.net> wrote in message news:puoeh.1503$Gr2.1160@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net... I am certified on most anything out there. Toshiba's are not worth repairing. Really? Why do you say that? I ask, because I have quite a few family members that own Toshiba Laptops. At purchase time the laptops were (or appeared to be) top of the line and provided the best quality when running software like AutoCAD, Doom3, Quake4, etc. I'm surprised at that opinion too. I've had nothing but good luck with them. Now to me, Gateway laptops seem kinda crappy. More useless platic trim to get in the way of everything, and an overall "not solid" feel. But I guess everybody has favorites.
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Mister Guest	Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair I had a Toshiba, but it seems that a TSA agent decided he/she would rather keep it when I traveled through the BWI (Baltimore/Washington) Airport. In fact, my entire case that included the laptop, wireless travel printer and numerous other techy items never made it to my destination. But that aside, the laptop was great! I just hope the person who has it now is enjoying it as much as I did. It's too bad it didn't have a defective battery that would explode in their lap. On Sat, 09 Dec 2006 01:40:37 GMT, Glenn <gdickso@swbell.net> wrote: Quote: I am certified on most anything out there. Toshiba's are not worth repairing. smackedass wrote: I will assess the laptop's problem/problems for my customer for no charge. If it is a problem that I can fix, i.e. needs new hard drive, I will offer to do the work, if the customer thinks that it's worth their while. I always emphasize that laptop parts are more expensive than desktop parts, and that it's important to keep an eye on the price of a brand new box, before any decision is made. And I readily admit to my customers that laptops are not my area of expertise, and if the machine needs anything beyond replaceable parts and/or configuration/cleanup-re-install, I'm not the technician for the job. smackedass
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SBFan2000 Guest	Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair Gateways (both laptop and desktop) aren't "kind of crappy" they just plain are IMHO. I havn't worked on any of the most recent models but the older (over a year) models were garbage! "mhaase-at-springmind.com" <mhaase-at-springmind.com@> wrote in message news:ibuln2tru8psu9v79mi35dk5lu8v5a7um0@4ax.com... Quote: On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 21:59:56 -0600, "CertGuard" <CGP@CertGuard.com wrote: "Glenn" <gdickso@swbell.net> wrote in message news:puoeh.1503$Gr2.1160@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net... I am certified on most anything out there. Toshiba's are not worth repairing. Really? Why do you say that? I ask, because I have quite a few family members that own Toshiba Laptops. At purchase time the laptops were (or appeared to be) top of the line and provided the best quality when running software like AutoCAD, Doom3, Quake4, etc. I'm surprised at that opinion too. I've had nothing but good luck with them. Now to me, Gateway laptops seem kinda crappy. More useless platic trim to get in the way of everything, and an overall "not solid" feel. But I guess everybody has favorites.
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CertGuard Guest	Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:32 am    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair "smackedass" <kemanospamcomputer@verizon.net> wrote in message news:JTWeh.1957$Z67.1909@trndny02... Quote: All you folks who know how to repair laptops: how did you learn this? Specifically, how to open them up and get to the parts. That's the part that I can't figure out. Once I get to the parts, I imagine that I'd be able to troubleshoot and fix or replace them, but taking the dang things apart is an enigma to me. smackedass The very first time?! I just started removing screws and laying them out in the order removed. With my Sony Vaio, the keyboard and pad come off first. This gives me access to pretty much everything. If you need hardware help, check out http://www.supertechhelp.com/ -- CertGuard You Think you know IT?! www.CertGuard.com/Forums/
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Barry Watzman Guest	Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:26 am    Post subject: Re: Laptop Repair First, you learn it largely by doing it. And yes, you will damage laptops early in the process, so get some cheap used laptops to experiment on. Second, I don't like to work on a laptop without the service manual. You need that PLUS experience/training, but there is a lot of risk if you don't have the service manual (it's amazingly easy to ruin a laptop, or in some cases to get it apart (even without ruining it) and not be able to get it back together). Parts are a problem but a google search helps you find sources. If you do a lot of work on specific makes and models (I do a lot of work on Toshiba laptops), you can build up a "bone pile" of dead laptops that still have lots of good parts in them. E-Bay is a good source if you know what you are buying. smackedass wrote: Quote: All you folks who know how to repair laptops: how did you learn this? Specifically, how to open them up and get to the parts. That's the part that I can't figure out. Once I get to the parts, I imagine that I'd be able to troubleshoot and fix or replace them, but taking the dang things apart is an enigma to me. smackedass
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