Lenovo IdeaPad FLEX-14API disassembly (model 81SS)

posted in: 6. IBM & Lenovo | 0
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex-14API (model81SS) disassembly.

In this guide I explain how to disassemble a Lenovo IdeaPad FLEX-14API (model name 81SS) laptop.

Lenovo IdeaPad FLEX-14API design highlights:
– The motherboard has only one memory (RAM) slot. Some memory is built into the motherboard.
– The storage is PCIe NVMe solid state drive.
– The DC power jack attached to a harness and can be replaced without soldering.
– The keyboard is permanently attached to the palmrest assembly.

Continued

Dell XPS 15 9500 (model P91F) disassembly

posted in: 4. Dell | 0
Dell XPS 15 9500 (model P91F) disassembly.

In this guide I show how to disassemble a Dell XPS 15 9500 (model P91F) laptop. Also, all disassembly steps should be identical for Dell Precision 5550 Workstation.

Dell XPS 15 9500 model highlights:
– the motherboard has two memory slots and RAM can be upgraded.
– the motherboard has two PCIe slots and second PCIe NVMe SSD can be installed.

Continued

HP 15-dw series disassembly

posted in: 3. Compaq & HP | 28
HP 15-dw series disassembly.

Today I show how to disassemble an HP 15-dw series laptop. In this particular case I am taking apart an HP model 15-dw2025cl.

The same instructions cab be applied to the following models:
HP 15-dw0081wm, 15-dw0083wm, 15dw-0037wm, 15dw-0038wm, 15-dw0043dx
HP 15-dw1033dx, 15-dw1083wm, 15-dw1081wm, 15-dw1001wm, 15dw-1032nr, 15-dw1032nr, 15-dw1033dx
HP 15-dw2048nr, 15-dw2063st, 15-dw2025od, 15-dw2076cl, 15-dw2065st, 15-dw2658cl, 15-dw2057cl
HP 15-dw3033dx, 15-dw3058cl, 15-dw3053dx, 15-dw3225od, 15-dw3035cl, 15-dw3365st, 15-dw3045cl, 15-dw3363st
and some other models in HP-15dw series laptops.

Continued

Lenovo YOGA C930-13IKB (model 81C4) disassembly

posted in: 6. IBM & Lenovo | 2
Lenovo YOGA C930-13IKB (model 81C4) disassembly.

In the following guide I explain how to disassemble a Lenovo YOGA C930-13IKB (Model name: 81C4) laptop.

Lenovo YOGA C930-13IKB design highlights:
– The battery is glued to the top case.
– Laptop uses PCIe NVMe SSD.
– Computer memory (RAM) is permanently soldered to the motherboard.
– Wireless card can be removed and replaced.
– Both cooling fans are attached to the heatsink.
– The keyboard is riveted to the top case assembly.

Continued

Taking apart Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E)

posted in: 4. Dell | 1
Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E) laptop.

In this guide I’ll be taking apart Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E) laptop. It’s possible this guide will work for some other models in the Dell Inspiron 17 5000 series computer line.

For this disassembly you will need only two basic tools: Phillips #1 and #0 screwdrivers. Needle tweezers are optional but very helpful for disconnecting internal cables.

Continued

Dell Inspiron 13 7386 (model P91G) disassembly

posted in: 4. Dell | 0
Dell Inspiron 7386 model P91G 2-in-1 laptop.

In this guide I show how to disassemble a Dell Inspiron 13 7386 (model P91G) 2-in-1 laptop.

During the disassembly process I found the following design features worth mentioning:
– There are two PCIe M.2 SSD slots on the motherboard.
– All memory soldered to the motherboard and there are no RAM expansion slots.
– The cooling fan can be easily removed and replaced.
– The DC power jack is not soldered to the motherboard.
– The keyboard is removable.

Continued

HP Spectre x360 13t-ae000 disassembly

posted in: 3. Compaq & HP | 0
HP Spectre x360 13 Convertible PC 13t-ae000 disassembly.

In this guide I explain how to disassemble an HP Spectre x360 Convertible PC model 13t-ae000.

For this disassembly you will need the following repair tools: Phillips #0 screwdriver, Torx T5 screwdrivers, needle nose tweezers.

As usual, at the end of this guide you will find a link to the HP service manual which has a list of service part numbers for all internal laptop components.

Continued

HP Spectre x360 15-ch series Convertible PC disassembly

posted in: 3. Compaq & HP | 6
HP Spectre x360 15-ch series Convertible disassembly.

In this guide I show how to disassemble an HP Spectre x360 15-ch series Convertible PC .

This guide will work for many different models of HP Spectre x360 15 Convertible PCs (model numbers 15-ch000 through 15-ch099):
15-ch000na, 15-ch002tx, 15-ch003tx, 15-ch004na, 15-ch005na, 15-ch008ca, 15-ch008tx
15-ch011dx, 15-ch011nr, 15-ch012nr, 15-ch015nd, 15-ch015nr, 15-ch017nr
15-ch012nr, 15-ch012nf, 15-ch012tx, 15-ch013tx, 15-ch020nd, 15-ch025nd
15-ch031ng, 15-ch032ng, 15-ch034ng, 15-ch040nz, 15-ch050na, 15-ch050nz, 15-ch054na
15-ch055na, 15-ch060nz, 15-ch070nz, 15-ch075nr, 15-ch090na, 15-ch099na

Continued