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In this guide I will be taking apart a Sony Vaio VGN-SZ series laptop. In my case I’m working with a Sony Vaio VGN-SZ330p laptop but the guide should work for the entire VGN-SZ line.
November 8th, 2009
Bluetooth Category
In the following guide I will disassemble a HP Compaq 8510p notebook PC and remove all main parts. According with the HP specifications, my disassembly guide should work for a HP Compaq 8510w mobile workstation. If it works for any other model, I would appreciate if you mention the model name in the following comments.
In the next guide I’ll explain how to remove and replace the screen inverter.
Before you start, you should turn off the laptop and unplug the power adapter.
January 19th, 2009
Your Dell laptop has no Bluetooth capability? Not a problem!
This tutorial will give you an idea how you can upgrade your Dell laptop with an internal Bluetooth. To be precise, this guide explains how to install an external USB 2.0 Bluetooth dongle inside your laptop and make it internal. Sounds like an interesting idea and most likely I’ll try it on my laptop too.
This guide was made for a Dell Inspiron 700m but will work for most other models.
October 20th, 2008
This guide explains how to install internal Bluetooth module into a Dell Inspiron 6400 or E1505 laptop.
It turns out, that even if you didn’t order Bluetooth in the Build-To-Order configuration, you can add it after the fact.
The Bluetooth module compartment is located under the battery.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the Bluetooth compartment cover.
3. Carefully pull the cable and connect the Bluetooth module.
4. Close the Bluetooth compartment and install the battery.
August 28th, 2008
This tutorial will help to install an internal Bluetooth v2.0 adapter into your Acer Extensa 5420 notebook. I think this tutorial might work for Extensa 5620 notebook series too, but I’m not 100% sure.
For this upgrade you’ll need a compatible 4-pin internal Bluetooth adapter, you can find it here. Make sure to contact the seller and confirm that you are getting a compatible adapter.
The Bluetooth connector is located on the motherboard under the touchpad and the author explains how to install the Bluetooth adapter without taking the whole thing apart.
July 7th, 2008
Installing a Bluethooth card into your Dell Inspiron 1520/1521 or Dell Vostro 1500 laptops will not take more than 5 minutes. You can easily install the Bluetooth card yourself and this upgrade will cost you about $20.
The Bluetooth card mounts between the securing tabs witch could be found under the keyboard bezel above F10, F11 and F12 keys.
Also, you’ll find detailed instructions in the Dell Inspiron 1520/1521 and Vostro 1500 service manual.
July 2nd, 2008
This tutorial shows how you can remove the keyboard and access the internal RAM slot in a Dell Latitude D820 notebook.
The keyboard removal procedure will not take long.
1. Remove the keyboard bezel with a flathead screwdriver.
2. Remove three screws securing the keyboard
3. Unplug the keyboard cable from the motherboard and remove the keyboard.
The internal RAM slot is located under the keyboard, right above the touch pad buttons.
July 2nd, 2008
You can easily upgrade your Acer Aspire 3680 and install internal Bluetooth module at home, without taking it to a repair shop or service center if you read through this guide.
Installation is actually pretty easy for the Acer 3680. All you need to do is to remove the memory door panel, exposing a white 6 pin socket. All you need to do is plug the connector into the socket (it only goes in one way). You can remove the backing of the double-sided tape and stick it on some part of the motherboard.
March 21st, 2008