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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 upgrade processor in Dell Vostro 1500
Is it possible to upgrade the processor in a Dell Vostro 1500 laptop? Apparently it is, check out this post. MikeT was able to upgrade his laptop from Intel Celeron M540 processor to Intel Penryn T9300.
I would assume that this upgrade could work for Inspiron 1500/1521 witch is the same laptop with a different name.
In […]
How to apply thermal grease on laptop processor
This guide explains how to apply new thermal grease on a laptop processor (CPU).
Thermal grease (aka thermal compound or paste) has to be applied on the top of the processor before you install the heat sink. Thermal grease helps to conduct heat more efficiently.
In some laptops you can remove the heat sink without removing the […]
How to remove and clean cooling fans and heat sink inside Sony Vaio PCG-GRT170 notebook
This guide will help you to remove and clean both cooling fans and heat sink inside a Sony Vaio PCG-GRT170 notebook. In order to access the cooling module (fans and heat sink) you’ll have to remove the keyboard, so you can use this guide for replacing the keyboard too.
Why would you need to clean the […]
How to remove cooling fan and upgrade processor in Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro v2030
This step-by-step laptop disassembly and upgrading guide will explain how to remove the cooling fan and replace the processor in a Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro v2030.
You can easily access the cooling module from the bottom of the laptop if you remove the cover.
1. Removing and cleaning the cooling fan.
In order to remove the fan you’ll have […]
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 […]
Asus A6R laptop disassembly and upgrade instructions
These disassembly pictures show how you can access an upgrade or replace main components in an Asus A6R laptop. Almost all main components can be easily accessed through the bottom of the laptop without taking the whole thing apart.
Before you go inside the laptop do not forget to unplug the power adapter and remove the […]
Taking apart Compal CL50 Intel Centrino notebook
These disassembly instructions will be very useful for all Compal CL50 Intel Centrino notebook owners. The guide for designed to help with the wireless card replacement, but wireless card is buried deep inside the notebook, so basically this guide explains how to take the whole thing apart.
Step-by-step disassembly guide explains how you can access and […]
Replacing memory modules in Fujitsu Siemens Amilo L7300
These pictures will help you to replace memory modules in a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo L7300 laptop. In this laptop both memory slots are located under the keyboard, so it will be necessary to remove the keyboard first. The guide was posted by user hersekyah and I’ll add some comments to help you with the laptop […]
How to clean Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop
Your Dell Inpsiron 1100 laptop runs hot? Shuts off occasionally without any reason? Apparently it’s time clean up the heatsink and replace thermal compound between the heatsinka and the processor, as explained in this tutorial.
These past few weeks, it has started to shut off again occasionally. I opened it up and cleaned it just as […]