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Here are instructions for taking apart a Dell Inspiron 1720/1721 or Dell Vostro 1700 laptop.
You can use these guide for removing and replacing:
1. Laptop memory, hard drive, wireless card, modem.
2. CD/DVD optical drive.
3. Laptop keyboard.
4. LCD panel.
5. Heat sink, CPU, motherboard and other internal components.
Are you looking for spare parts for your Dell Inspiron 1720 […]
How to replace stock hard drive in Toshiba Qosmio Q45 notebook
This guide published on LaptopLogic.com explains hot wo replace stock hard drive in a Toshiba Qosmio Q45 notebook. For some reason Toshiba equipped this powerful notebook with a slow 4200 RPM drive. As you know, the hard drive is the slowest component in any computer and replacing it with a faster 7200 RPM drive could […]
How to take apart Sony Vaio VGN-S360P and replace broken power jack
In the following guide I explain how to take apart a Sony Vaio VGN-S360P laptop and replace broken power jack (aka power connector or DC jack). I’m not sure if this guide will work for the entire Vaio VGN-S line or laptops but I think it will be pretty close. If you have a different […]
Taking apart Acer Aspire 5100 laptop
In this guide I’ll explain how to take apart an Acer Aspire 5100 laptop. I’ll show how to remove and replace major laptop components such as CD/DVD drive, memory, hard drive, wireless card, cooling fan and keyboard.
In the next article I’ll explain how to remove LCD screen and replace inverter board.
First of all, make sure […]
How to upgrade hard drive in Dell Latitude D830 laptop
Here’s how you can upgrade the hard drive in a Dell Latitude D830 laptop. No laptop experience required! The hard drive can be easily accessed from the bottom of the laptop. Simply remove two screws and pull the hard drive assembly out. You’ll have to transfer the mounting bracket from the old hard drive to […]
How to upgrade hard drive in Sony Vaio PCG-V505DXP
Here’s how I upgraded the hard drive in a Sony Vaio PCG-V505DXP laptop. This laptop had an older 60GB 4200RPM IDE hard drive (Toshiba MK6021GAS). The original hard drive failed and I decided to upgrade it with a faster one.
I upgraded the laptop with an inexpensive 120GB 5400RMP WD Scorpio IDE drive (WD12000BEVE) and it […]
How to install second hard drive into Dell Vostro 1700 and Inspiron 1720/1721
This DIY guide explains how to install a second hard drive into your Dell Vostro 1700 or Inspiron 1720/1720. If your notebook came with only one hard drive installed, you can easily install a second one at home without taking your notebook to the service place.
This computer was built to accommodate two hard drives but […]
Taking apart Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650
Here are instructions for taking apart a Dell Inspiron 2600 and 2650 laptops. Yes, I know, it’s an older model but many people still using them, so I decided to mention this disassembly guide on my site.
With this guide you’ll be able to perform the following common repair procedures:
1. Remove and replace laptop keyboard.
2. Access […]
How to take apart Panasonic Toughbook CF-R3/R4/R5 notebook
These instructions will help you take apart Panasonic Toughbook CF-R3/R4/R5 notebooks. The instructions were made for a Panasonic CF-R4 notebook but should work for CF-R3 and CF-R5 too because these computers have the same case.
The instructions will walk you through removing the keyboard, top cover assembly and replacing the hard drive.
There is no easy access […]
How to take apart Averatec 3200 laptop
Do you have an Averatec 3200 laptop? Do you want to know how to take it apart? Check out these photos with instructions. The author of the guide disassembled his laptop in order to repair the power jack.
The following laptop components you can access and remove from the bottom:
1. DVD drive. Simply remove screws securing […]