How to take apart HP Pavilion dv5

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In this post I explain how to take apart a HP Pavilion dv5 laptop (Pavilion dv5t-1000 model).

I’m taking it apart in order to replace the noisy cooling fan which is mounted deep inside the case under the motherboard. In order to replace the cooling fan I’ll have to disassemble the whole unit.

Let’s take it apart step-by-step. Before you start, make sure the it is turned off.

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How to take apart Acer Aspire One A0751h netbook (Model ZA3)

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In this post I explain how to take apart an Acer Aspire One netbook.

In this particular guide I’m taking apart an Acer Aspire One A0751h netbook (Also says Model No. ZA3 on the bottom).

I don’t know if all Acer Aspire One netbooks are similar but I think this guide should work for a few different models. If the guide works for your netbook, please mention the model number in comments after the post.

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How to disassemble Acer Aspire 5610z

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In this guide I show how to disassemble an Acer Aspire 5610z laptop (also says Model BL50 on the bottom).

Most likely this guide will work for some other Acer Aspire 56XX models. If this guide works for you, please mention the model number in comments after this post.

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How to take apart Asus Eee PC 1201n

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In this guide I’ll be taking apart a Asus Eee PC 1201n netbook. I will show how to remove both memory modules, keyboard, top cover, hard drive, cooling fan and CMOS battery.

Most likely this guide will work for other Asus Eee 12XX models. If it works for you, please mention the model number in comments after this post.

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How to disassemble HP Pavilion dm3

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Today I explain how to disassemble a HP Pavilion dm3 series notebook.

In this particular guide I’m taking apart a HP Pavilion dm3-1035dx Entertainment Notebook but the guide should be the same for all other models in Pavilion dm3 line.

Before you start, make sure the computer is turned off.

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How to replace LCD screen in Dell Inspiron 1525

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In this guide I explain how to remove and replace the LCD screen or inverter board in a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop.

Most likely this guide will work for many other Dell models. If it works for you, please mention the model number in comments after this post.

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How to disassemble Dell Inspiron E1505/6400

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In this guide I explain how to disassemble a Dell Inspiron E1505 or Inspiron 6400 laptop and replace the cooling fan.

In my case the fan started making lots of noise. The fan mounted inside the case, so the whole unit has to be disassembled.

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