How to disassemble Dell Studio 1735 or 1737 and replace DVD drive

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In this guide I explain how to disassemble a Dell Studio 1735/1737 laptops. I’m taking it apart in order to replace failed DVD drive.

Dell Studio 1735/1737 comes with a slot-load DVD drive which is mounted inside the case. It cannot be removed until you remove the top cover assembly.

The guide might work for other Dell Studio 17xx models.

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How to disassemble Gateway NV to fix DC jack

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In the following guide I explain how to disassemble a Gateway NV series laptop. To be accurate, I’m fixing a Gateway NV53 (NV5302u). It also says model: MS2285 on the bottom.

I’m taking it apart in order to fix broken DC jack. The whole laptop has to be disassembled and motherboard removed.

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How to disassemble HP Pavilion dm4

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In this guide I explain how to disassemble a HP Pavilion dm4 laptop.

I’m doing this disassembly in order to replace damaged screen. Unfortunately, in order to replace it in an HP Pavilion dm4, it’s necessary to remove the display panel first.

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