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Comment on Taking apart Asus K52F by Robin Dulaney

Robin Dulaney — Sun, 21 May 2023 14:24:25 +0000

Hello….I would very much appreciate your HELP with my ASUS Notebook Model K52F. Several years ago….my right hinge broke. I took it to my local pc guy and he stated that he was unable to fix it. Since then…>I have kept it (the top cover) opened on my desk and just cover the keyboard with a black cloth to keep out the dust (from the keyboard). During a move….I was able to get the cover closed to transport it during the move. However, the other day (1 1/2 years after the move)…..a fire alarm went off in my building and I thought it was a real fire (turned out NOT to be a real fire)…and when I attempted to close the laptop/notebook….it would not bend properly….and broke off the right side plastic that connects the lcd screen near the hinge. I was able to tape the right side plastic back to the other plastic above the hinge….to be able to continue to keep it open (and cover keyboard with black cloth). Since you have spent considerable time with this website www.insidemylaptop.com/taking-apart-asus-k52F-laptop…..I AM HOPING YOU CAN OFFER ME SOME HELP??? I don’t think I saw how to change out the hinges on this website….but….I’m guessing….you have had the same hinge breaking problem….since it is a known problem with the ASUS K52F??? I have read contradictory comments on replacing the hinges on the ASUS K52F online. One place says they can NOT be replaced: HOW TO REPAIR ASUS HINGE: THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO REPAIR THE BROKEN HINGE….REQUIRE LONG HOURS OR REQUIRE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT. I see that both Amazon.com & Ebay.com sells the replacement hinges for the ASUS K52F….but….since you have MUCH experience with this laptop…..I’m requesting your opinion….IS IT LIKELY THAT I CAN REPLACE THE HINGES ON THE ASUS K5E2F WITH LITTLE OR NOT TROUBLE? Also….I believe I read that there is some type of lubricating oil….that I could apply to the still connected hinge….that would enable it to shut successfully. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TYPE OF LUBRICATING OIL THAT WOLD ALLOW THE STILL CONNECTED HINGE TO SUCCESSFULLY CLOSE? ….so I can lubricate it to be able to keep using it…..but allow it to close properly? Thanks SO much for your help! Robin Dulaney

Comment on Dell Inspiron 7501 (model P102F) disassembly by Joel

Joel — Sat, 20 May 2023 22:24:44 +0000

Really appreciate the info mate and effort mate.
I’m going to replace the dc jack on mine, so this run down is invaluable.

Comment on How to disassemble Asus VivoBook 15 F512 X512 by Don

Don — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:39:59 +0000

Hello,
Great instructional for opening up the laptop. I have a 512J model and it does not have a lit keyboard. Do you know if I could swap the keyboard for a lighted one?
Thx, Don

Comment on Upgrading RAM in HP Compaq nc8430, nw8440, nx8420 by Gideon

Gideon — Sun, 14 May 2023 13:13:43 +0000

So if I replace the memory with two 4gb ram, it won’t work?

Comment on HP Pavilion 15-ec series disassembly by Leighton

Leighton — Sat, 13 May 2023 00:04:44 +0000

Thank you for writing this. It is very informative. I notice that the SSD you removed has both M and B notches. The SDD I bought as a replacement has only the M notch. Glancing at the slot on the motherboard, it looks like this won’t be an issue. I guess I will find out for sure when I open mine up tomorrow. Another thing: when I contacted HP asking about the max RAM, they said 16GB so I just bought another 8GB stick. Now that I have read this, I wish I had bought 2x16GB kit. They probably just looked at the maximum they offered in their builds (three years ago). I may do that now to see if I can maybe get another year or two out of this machine. Again thanks for the info. Sending a cup of coffee your way.

Comment on How I fixed trackpad, keyboard after water spill on Macbook Air by Vipul

Vipul — Fri, 12 May 2023 08:47:02 +0000

Hi. Thanks a lot for these useful tutorials. Much appreciated. I do have a question if you don’t mind. Coffee was dropped on a 2015 mac book air a couple of years ago. We assumed the laptop was dead and replaced it. We decided just to turn it on a couple of years later and it switched on but battery was dead and worked through the cable. However also noticed the track pad and keyboard weren’t working but by using an external Bluetooth keyboard and mouse we had full control. I decided to replace the battery and then the trackpad and keyboard started working… for 2-3 mins and then stopped. Left the laptop for a day and then again the trackpad and keyboard worked for 2-3 mins. So it appears that they only work for a few minutes and die. Would you have any incline why both work intermittently and then die at the same time? Any help appreciated. Thanks

Comment on HP 15-dw series disassembly by IML Tech

IML Tech — Tue, 09 May 2023 22:35:04 +0000

In reply to Josalynn Smith. This laptop doesn't have regular 2.5" hard drive. It has NVMe SSD. I explained how to remove it in the post.

Comment on Full disassembly of Acer Aspire R 14 (R5-471T-71W2) N15P6 by IML Tech

IML Tech — Tue, 09 May 2023 22:33:25 +0000

In reply to Rodrigo Fernandez. You cannot upgrade RAM. It's not removable. The RAM is soldered to the motherboard.

Comment on How to replace screen on HP G62 or Compaq Presario CQ62 by Pedro Velasco

Pedro Velasco — Sun, 07 May 2023 22:53:45 +0000

Very complete your information about how to change the screen, thanks for the information

Comment on HP 15-dw series disassembly by Josalynn Smith

Josalynn Smith — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:46:36 +0000

Where is the hard drive on this computer I’m getting a hard drive error it says it’s failing. I opened it up to see about replacing and it’s no where to be seen. To me anyway. Appreciate the help thank you.