Laptop Mechanic

MY Hard Disk Is Dead. How Do I Replace It?

2021-02-23T03:10:00.003-08:00

Hello laptop users

One fine day you turn your laptop on hoping to beat the deadline for a project that your boss has been hounding you about. Then all of a sudden you see the dreaded message on your screen saying "Hard disk not available.." All of a sudden this look of dread unfolds spectacularly on your face. You respond with"Gosh! My Hard Disk is Dead. My boss is going to kill me. How do I Replace It?"

Well not to worry! I'm going to show you how to replace your hard disk so you can meet your deadline. But before we start this tutorial, you need to do the following:

Get yourself a Phillips Head screwdriver(Get one at Amazon)
Turn off your laptop completely and disconnect laptop power cable
Relocate your laptop to a flat surface
Get yourself an anti-static wrist wrap(Get one at Amazon) and a conductive foam pad

Now tthat we've gotten the tools out of the way Let's get started. We are going to start with

Removing The Hard Disk

First remove the battery

Next remove the service door. This component gives you access to the memory module.

After removing the service door you then use your Phillips screw driver to remove the two screws that tighten the hard drive. When you dislodge the two screws put them aside as you will need them when you insert the new hard disk

After unscrewing the hard disk you slide it back into its original slot,

You then disconnect the cable from its connector using the black tab on the hard disk drive cable.

Here you locate four head screws- to on each side of the hard drive. Use the Phillip screw driver to remove the four head screws . You will need them when you insert the new hard disk.

You then gently remove the hard disk from its compartment.

Now that you have removed the hard drive from its carrier next you disconnect the hard drive cable from the drive

And finally you place the hard drive anm an anti-static bag.

Now that we have managed to dislodge the hard disk, how about we try to

Replace The Hard Disk

Put the hard drive connecter back in its slot

Next place the hard drive in its compartment

Reinsert the four screws with the Phillips screw driver to tighten the hard disk in its slot

Next you place the hard drive in the hard drive compartment

Slot the hard drive back

Next you reconnect the hard drive to its connector

You now slide the hard drive til all the screws align

Insert the two screws to secure the hard disk

Close the service door

And finally reinsert the battery

That's a wrap for How Do I Troubleshoot and Fix My Laptop Battery?" I hope you get the hang of replacing the hard disk. With a little practice you should be able handle this with ease. If you missed our last lesson on how to add more memory to your laptop click here

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My Laptop Is In Need of More Ram(Memory) How Do I Upgrade?

2021-02-15T03:00:00.001-08:00

Hello laptop users

Last time we touched on how to troubleshoot and fix a laptop battery. Today we have this question: My laptop is in need of more RAM. How do I upgrade? Basically we are going to learn how to add more memory to an already slow laptop.

Anytime a laptop is crawling like a turtle or you have tons of brows sessions open, it can only mean one thing:It's time to give your RAM an upgrade. Once your laptop starts running out ofn physical memory it starts transferring data to your hard disk which is just as slow as the ram itself. And by the way not all laptops give you free access to the RAM. But I'll show you how to to upgrade your memory. Here is how. First:

Check How Much Memory Your Laptop is Utilizing

Got to Windows Task Manager and check how much memory your laptop is utilizing. Next click on hte "Performance" option and see how much memory is beingconsumed out of the total memory available. The Task manager should also show you how many physical memory slots are available ro be filled.

For information click on the Resource Monitor at the bottom of the Task Manager and look for the memory tab. If the data says you are close to over the limit, you need to add more memory.

Touch Metal Surface To Avoid Electro-static Discharge

Before you start working on your memory modules make sure you touch all metall surfaces to avoid deadly electrostatic discharge. This discharge is generated from the body which can cause irreparable damage to your laptop.

After that:

Remove and Replace Memory

Since all the memory slots are already full pull out the current memory modules and replace them with new ones. To remove the module, push apart the pins holding the memory module. When you do that the memory module pops up at an angle. You then hold the module by the edges with both fingers and lift the module out.

Last but not least

Install Laptop Memory Modules

Finally insert the new memory modules into the open slots at a a 45 degree angle. Apply reasonable pressure to push the modules into their open slots. When you hear a click and snap by the modules push the module back hard until they are installed flat and level and the clips are holding them tightly.

There you have it! Your memory modules are nicely installed. So turn your laptop on and head to your Task Manager. to verify that your mew memory is reflecting. has been added.

Have fun with your upgraded memory.

If you are looking to upgrade your laptop memory you can purchase laptop memory modules at Amazon. Just make sure the parts are the exact parts recommended by your manufacturer.

For more information on upgrading laptop memory look up Pump up Your Laptop Memory

That's a wrap for How Do I Troubleshoot and Fix My Laptop Battery?" Next time we'll touch on how to replace hard disks

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How Do I Troubleshoot and Fix My Laptop Battery?

2021-02-12T06:58:00.001-08:00

Hello People

Today we are going to answer one gnawing question: How Do I Troubleshoot and Fix My Laptop Battery? One day you connect your laptop adapter only realize nothing is coming out of the adapter.One day you connect your AC adapter only realizing your adapter is gone dead - The lights aren't glowing, your LCD is not nice and sharp as it usually does.

You say to yourself "Hmmm.....Something is wrong. What's going on here?" Well we need to do some troubleshooting to ascertain what the problem is. So first off:

Is Your Laptop Plugged In?

This may sound like a strange question but it's important . Saying Open Sesame will not turn your AC adapter on. You have to manually make sure that your AC adapter is properly fitted in your extension board.

Next make sure all removable cords are properly inserted. Of course check to see whether the battery is properly is situated in its location and that all its contact points are intact.

More importantly, find out whether the issue is with the laptop after all. How do you do that? You plug the power chord to check whether there is a blown fuse somewhere.

If after all this it still doesn't work, it can only mean one thing: Your laptop has power issues. Now all that is left now is figure out where the problem is. So how are we going to pinpoint the problem? By process of elimination. The first thing we are going to do is:

Drain Leftover Power From The Battery

Take the battery out of the laptop and hold the power button down for about 15 seconds. This should drain out any leftover power remaining in the battery. After draining the battery, plug in the power cable and turn the laptop on. If the power turns on without the hitch, it mean the battery could be dead. However, nothing stops you from reinstalling the original battery. It's possible that it shifted out of place.

However, if your laptop is inbuilt(Like Mac), you have two choices. You either open up your laptop to test or take it to a specialist to have the laptop tested.

Is Your USB Port Functioning?

Aside from from transferring data the USB port comes in handy when you experience laptop charging issues. In case you run into charging issues make sure your are connected to the correct port. You should be able to see an icon indicating the port meant for charging.

One question you need to ask yourself is:

Does My Charger Have Enough Power?

I can hear somebody going "What kind of question is that?" Well the fact that your laptop charger fits in your USB port does not necessarily mean it carries enough power to charge your laptop. When buying a laptop make sure you check the wattage level of the laptop charger.

If the watt level is 45W(45 watts) you're safe. If the wattage is lower than 45W you are in trouble. Although it may be enough to drain the battery it may not do much to charge your battery. If anything your battery will crawl like a tortoise. So make sure you sure the watt level of your charger is a 45W. Or else your laptop will be in a world of hurt.

Next up is:

Look Out For Breaks Burnouts And Shorts

Check for breaks burnouts and shorts along the the length of the cord. Look for broken connections such loose plugs or chewed up spots. Check your AC brick for change of color. If it smells likes burnt, that could be the source of all your troubles. In that case contact your your manufacturer so they send you a replacement under the warranty terms .of your purchase

Is Your Laptop Connector Properly Connected?

You need to check to see whether your power connecter is properly slotted in. If it;s not slotted in properly. In that case clean out the jack wit a tooth pick and try connecting it again. If you try connecting it and the jack feels wobbly and loose it means the jack is broken and stuck inside the chassis.

And when it happens, it can only mean one thing. open the laptop and take it out. If you are scared of doing it yourself, you can always visit the repair shop to have the broken jack taken out.

Cool The Heat Down

Just like a car engine, laptop batteries are vulnerable to heat. And when that happens they tend to give your laptop mixed messages. It either tells your operating system that the laptop is fully charged or the battery is missing. This miscommunication is another cause of the battery charging issues.

Sometimes your laptop may shut down to prevent the battery starting a a fire.

If your laptop is old you will most certainly face overheating issues. And if you are the type who uses the laptop on the couch or in bed, turn the laptop off so you give ii time to coo down. Also make sure the vents are dust free and not blocked by your bedsheets.

Check Your Laptop Settings

If you are using Windows 10 Open the Start Menu and search for "Power and Sleep Options and click "Additional Power Options." {If any of you out there are using older Windows options open the Control panel and search for "Power Options.") Click on "Change Settings" and check that all are properly set.

Then again you can activate the sleep action and shut down when the lid is closed. You can also press the power button in the process This way you can pick up possible power malfunctions even of there are no issues with the charger cable nor the battery itself.

For Mac Users Out There?

Go to "System Preferences. Select Energy Saver Pane and go over your preferences. If the interval is too short there may be issues with your battery. You may have to give your settings another look. for both battery power and wall socket power.

Next Up:

Update Your Drivers

For Windows users open your Start Menu and heard for the Device Manager Folder. Under batteries you should see a category for batteries and one for charger -specifically Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery, You right click each item and choose "Update Driver."

After updating all the drivers restart the laptop and plug in the charger again. If after rebooting your laptop the drivers keep acting up download the latest drivers from your manufacturer's website. Also uninstall Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery and restart the laptop again. This should prompt Windows to reinstall the drivers.

If You Are Mac User

Reset The System Management Controller. Shut down the laptop but leave the power Adapter still on. You then press and hold simultaneously the power button and the Shift-Control keys on the left side of the keyboard. Take your hands off the power button and the Shift-Control and then turn the laptop back on again.

What to Do If The Battery Is Still Not Working

I can hear somebody asking" I have done all this troubleshooting. And my battery cord is still not working. What next?" Well I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But I think it may be time to get a new battery replacement You can find a battery replacement at Amazon. Just make sure it's the original battery from your manufacturer.

For more information on how to replace a laptop battery look up How To Replace Your Laptop Battery

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What To Do When You Can't Fix Your Laptop CD/DVD Drive? Replace It

2021-02-03T09:50:00.001-08:00

Helo techies

So far we've learnt how to fix a laptopCD/DVD drive. Then we learnt how to test a laptopcd/dvd drive for errors So today we are going to learn how to replace the laptop CD?DVD drive. But before we do that you need to do a few things.

Get yourself a screw driver
Turn off your laptop and disconnect your power cord and internet accessories
Place your laptop on a flat surface
Get yourself an anti-static wrist strap and a foam pad

Now how do we go about replacing the CD/DVD drive? First we have to remove the faulty DVD drive? How do we go about it?

First remove the battery.
take out the service door
Remove the screw that tightens the CD/DVD drive to the computer
Take a small metallic object to press the bottom edge of the CD/DVD drive to separate the drive from its connector.
Finally remove the CD/DVD drive

Now that we have finally removed the CD/DVD drive we go to the main task for today which is:

Removing The CD/DVD Drive

First insert the CD/DVD drive into the drive bay until the connector is properly situated
Next replace the CD/DVD drive screw.
Replace the service door
Finally replace the battery

That's a wrap for "What To When You Can't Fix Your Laptop CD/DVD Drive? Replace It." Next week, we'll learn how to troubleshoot a faulty laptop battery.

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How Do I Test My Laptop CD/DVD Drive For Errors

2021-01-24T16:30:00.000-08:00

Hello techies

Today we are going to ask ourselves a simple question: "How Do I Test My Laptop CD/DVD Drive For Errors?" A faulty laptop disc can cause serious headaches . It could be any of the following:

Error when reading CD or DVD
CD/DVD not playing audio properly
CD/DVD flashing error messages on your screen.

These issues are enough to ruin anybody's day. Let me show you a few ways you can test your laptop CD/DVD drive for possible errors/

First off

Clean Your CD/DVD Hard Drive

CD/DVD drives sometimes get very dirty affecting the drives ability to to function. The best solution to this proble is to buy a CD/DVD drive cleaning kit. You can buy this kit at any electronic store. I hear someone asking "I don't know which kit to buy."

Well the following kits come highly recommended

CDRoller
CD/DVD Diagnostic
CD Check

You can google these products for more information.

The next suggestion is:

Check Your Power Supply

If your CD.DVD drive is not receiving enough power IT cannot open for you to put your CD or DVD in the drive. Even worse the CD/DVD drive will not be able to read your CD/DVD without power/ It's like taking a shower without water. So check the power supply t see whether it's working or not.

If after all trying all these solutions you realize that your CD/DVD drive is still not functioning it may be time to fix the CD/DVD drive.

That's a wrap for "How Do I Test My Laptop CD/DVD Drive For Errors." Next week, we'll learn how to fix a CD/DVD drive.

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How Do I Fix My Missing Laptop DVD/CD Drive?

2020-10-14T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody.

Sorry for breaking off so long . I promise never to do that again. Today we are going to tackle this question. "How Do I Fix My Missing Laptop/CD Drive? Well these days laptop manufacturers no longer include CD/DVD drives as part of laptop specifications. In fact laptops are considered as dinosaurs which is odd because laptop users depend on CD drives for especially for entertainment purposes. As a matter of fact you need a CD/DVD drive to install your operating system(Windows 10 anybody?)

A lot of laptop users lament on loss of the DVD/CD drive after upgrading their laptop. Loss of your DVD/CD drive could be down to several factors such as corrupt drivers, firmware, or a factory defect. Before you decide to ditch your DVD/CD drive try the following troubleshooting measures:

Click Start > Settings > Update & security. Make sure your operating system is current with no outstanding updates. Things get complicated with updates
Reinstall or Update Driver in Device Manager - You launch the Device Manager by simply pressing Windows key + X and clicking Device Manager. You then expand the option for DVD/CD drives, right click the listed optical drive and then click "Uninstall." You then exit your operating system and restart your laptop. Your operating system should be able to detect the the drive and reinstall it. You can also click on "Update Driver" in the Device Manager as indicated below

Remove Virtual Drive Software. This software can cause conflict with optical drives. Just Press Windows key+ x and select "Programs and Features"' and then select "Uninstall."

Check your bios settings and update chip firmware. if your operating system does not detect your DVD/CD drive make sure your firmware recognizes your drive, If your firmware recognizes your drive you are out of the woods.

But if not, then it could be a few causes. First the chipset drivers for your motherboard might be out of date. So what do you do? you go online and check the model for your laptop visa vis your manufacturer's website. You then install the latest chipset driver for your motherboard. That should solve the detection issue.

Also check for the latest BIOS updates for your operating system for your operating system for better compatibility with older hardware.

That's a wrap for "How Do I Fix My Missing Laptop DVD/CD Drive?" Hopefully there will be no need to shop for a new DVD/CD for your laptop so long as these troubleshooting measures work. Next time we'll learn how to replace a laptop DVD/CD drive.

Till next time take care.

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Tell Tale Signs That A Video Card Is Dying

2016-10-03T23:19:00.001-07:00

Diagnosing tell tale signs of a dying video card can be difficult because the sympoms are not exclusive to video cards. They can also suggest other hidden problems, so dont read your video card its last rights yet. You'd do well to eliminate other potential hazards that could be lurking in the back ground.

Overheating
One sure tell tale sign of a dying video card is overheating. Hardare efficiciency slows down with time. To avoid overheating, clean out air dust and other build up from the laptop's interior. If the car is still hot, it may be reaching its sell by date.

On and off Freezing
If your operating system freezes on and off or crashes during vidoe-intensive tasks, you video card could be the culprit. Or if you get the dreaded blue of screen, it could be one of the drivers. Fortunately it is usually listed when the screen flashes blue. But if the driver in question is a video driver, it may indicate the card is dying.

Degraded performance..A video driver may also be dying if previously robust games or movies are either running sluggishly or not at all. Your drivers could also be out of date so you'd do well to update them. You also need to eliminate problems such as hardware changes or programs running in the background.

Video not working at all
The most predictable sign that your video card is dead or dying is if your video card is not worrking at all. This happens when you cant see anything on your screen or if your operating system isunable to detect your video card.

Now that you've learnt hwo to troubleshoot a dying video card, how about learning how to salvage a dying video card?

That's a wrap for "Tell Tale Signs That A Video Card Is Dying." If you have any questions or comments, drop them in the comments box.

Till then take care

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How To Troubleshoot A Failed Laptop Hard Disk

2016-09-02T03:13:00.001-07:00

Hard disk failure is the laptop owner's worst nightmare, especially if it endangers data stored on the laptop. Even worse, a failed laptop hard disk can damage other files stored on the hard disk. In light of these twin dangers, it's absolutely crucial that you're able to establish whether the laptop's hard disk has failed..But first let me show you how to troubleshoot a a failed laptop hard disk before you declare it a failure

Unplug External Devices
Unplug external devices such as printers, speakers, and cameras. Next, press the power key to start the laptop. If that doesn't work, try booting the laptop in safe mode. You then reboot the laptop and press the F8 key. If the reboot is successful, then the problem could be software-related and not a hardware issue.

Reset Hard Disk

You need to reset the hard drive disk. Before you reset the hard disk, turn off the laptop(you may have to remove the battery too), open the laptop and unplug all connections and cables from the hard drive. I suggest your you the hard disk with another hard disk to ascertain whether the hard disk is the culprit or not.

Plug all Connections
Plug all connections back into the hard disk and restart the laptop. Reset the hard disk again if you have to. If the laptop does not restart, it's likely that the hard disk has failed. It also means that the hard disk needs to be replaced.

Well that's a wrap for for "How To Troubleshoot A Failed Laptop Hard Disk." If you want to learn how to repair a laptop hard disk, click on this post. If you have any questions or comments, drop them in the comments box.

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How To Fix A Laptop DC Jack

2016-08-09T03:43:00.002-07:00

Last time We touched on Troubleshoot a Laptop DC Jack. We deduced that the broken contacts were the cause of the laptop DC jack going faulty. This time we are going to tackle how to fix a laptop DC jack.

Things needed for exercise

Electrostatic discharge wrist strap
Rosin - core solder
Soldering iron
Desoldering pipe
Replacing DC Power Jack

Slide your electrostatic discharge wrist

Slide your electrostatic discharge wrist strap onto your wrist. Lift the motherboard up and out of your laptop and set it aside. Now apply soldering iron to the three contacts of the power jack to heat up the existing solder on the contacts. Having applied the soldering to the contacts of the DC jack, use the desoldering pump to remove the solder from the power jack. You then shake the DC jack until it separates from the motherboard. Having separated the DC jack from the motherboard, apply the soldering iron to the jack pins and the DC jack.

Lay Replacement Jack
Lay the replacement jack in the original position of the old jack. After the replacement go ahead and apply solder to the jack pins and DC jack and then put the motherboard back here you removed it. And then finally reassemble your laptop.

That's a wrap for"How To Fix A Laptop DC Jack" Hopefully you've grasped ho to fit a DC charger. Till next time take care. If you have a question or comment, drop them in the comment section.

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How To Troubleshoot A Laptop DC Jack

2016-08-01T03:35:00.002-07:00

Is your laptop battery failing to charge?Or is your laptop losing power? Chances are there could be a problem with your laptop DC jack. But not to worry! I'm going to show you how to how to troubleshoot a laptop DC Jack

Equipment you'll need for troubleshoot

a Phillips-head screw driver

Now onward to the troubleshoot

Shake Adapter Cable

Gently shake the adapter cable while it's connected to the jack and a wall socket. If the adapter goes off intermittently, your adapter could be experiencing a short circuit or the jack could be bad.

Turn Power Off

In that case turn the laptop power off. and unplug the power cord from the jack. Leave the adapter plugged in the outlet.

Measure DC Voltage

Set the multi-meter to measure theDC voltage on the adapter. The DC voltage is marked by a line above three dotted lines . You then plug the probes into the voltage and COM sockets according to their color codes.

Turn Off The Laptop and Remove The Battery

To further investigate the DC jack problem, first turn off the laptop and remove the battery. Then start disassembling the laptop by removing the screws.Then remove all internal components, until you arrive at the motherboard. When you reach the motherboard, remove all screws holding the motherboard and then remove the motherboard.

Now take a close look at power jack at the edge of the motherboard. Look for signs such as loose soldering between the jack and the motherboard, nearby burn marks that indicate electrical arcs, or any signs of looseness. If these signs are evident, it means the power jack has lost contact with the motherboard.

Now that this diagnosis has been established, you then go on to to fix the Dc jack. But we'll touch on this next time.

That's a wrap for"How To Troubleshoot A Laptop DC Jack". Next time we'll touch on how to fix the Dc jack like I promised. If you have a question or comment, drop them in the reply dialog box.

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Tell-Tale Signs That Your Laptop Is About To Crash Part I

2016-02-23T01:45:00.002-08:00

We all know that laptops crash quite often and without warning. And when that happens you're left totally helpless. So the only thing left for you do in this situation is wait for a reboot or force a reset manually. What makes a laptop crash so frustrating is the randomness of the crash. One minute your laptop is fine, and the next minute, it crashes and takes all your precious files along with it.

However not all crashes are that random. There are potential signs of impending doom that you should look out for in such a situation. These signs may seem like a nuisance to you but they may point to a an even bigger problem that can result into a huge crash and become a huge inconvenience for you. Here are five tale signs that your laptop is about to crash

Hardware Conflict
Sometimes you get a a situation where two laptop components gobble up all the resources. This causes hardware conflict, which manifests into freakish behavior while certain tasks are being performed. For instance, audio conflict might render certain programs useless . But not all programs suffer the same fate. Not all hardware conflicts disable laptop programs, but they do cause the dreaded blue screen of death, or, a reboot of the operating system.

The best way to catch hardware conflict is to open the Windows Device Manager. You can find the Device Manager in the Control Panel. Now once you get into the Windows Device Manager you'll see a yellow exclamation mark. That's a sure warning that you have hardware conflict. Now having established this fact, try re-installing the drivers for the defective hardware. If you experience difficulty trying to stop the two piece of hardware from clashing with each other, you can go ahead and disable one in the Device Manager. If that doesn't work, you will have to remove one of the conflicting components.

Random File Or Program Corruption
One bonafide sign of a laptop about to crash is random file and program corruption. All of a sudden, these files stop working, or they seldom work, and they rarely come with any error message. So to diagnose possible problems, scan your laptop hard disk for possible malware with an up to date anti-virus software such as Avira. It's possible a virus could be the cause of your file corruption problems. Also check your hard drive for errors, and if that doesn't work, go back to the Window Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflict. Usually behind this conflict is a driver issue.

Noisy Hard Drives
Noisy hard drives are the most persistent cause of most laptop problems. Although they've improved in quality over time, their mechanic parts still wear out- a stark reality laptop users must get used to.

Another possible sign of hard drive demise is programs loading too long. You should check your hard drive for errors, but you need to back your files before , or just in case your hard drive crashes.

Boot Device Not Found
Another sure sign that your laptop hard drive is on its way out is the dread"Boot Device Not Found." Now in this scenario, windows usually fails to boot, but but will respond later- even if you hit the reset button. That's a sure sight that your hard drive is about to peter out or your windows installation is corrupt. In that case replacing the hard disk or or reinstalling windows is your only recourse.

However, a note of caution. Before carrying out either operation, be sure to unplug any external drives plugged into your laptop. This to avoid your laptop making the fatal mistake of reading your external hard disk. This make cause a boot error.

Poor Form
Poor form, or poor general performance is a consequence of multiple programs you installed on your laptop. This is puts a lot of pressure on your laptop and forces it to overcompensate.This of course causes the laptop to perform poorly. Cleaning the windows operating system might help somewhat, but to save you further misery, you'd be better off re-installing your operating system.

If the problem still lingers, blame it on your hardware. Your best bet is to try a benchmark program such as Clickfix Utilities, to determine the component slowing down your laptop. Based on the testing results, you then determine whether that component should be replaced.

That's A Wrap For "Tell-Tale Signs That Your Laptop Is About To Crash Part I". Next Week we'll continue with Part II. Till then take care.

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Inverter Board Has To Go

2016-02-05T02:02:00.001-08:00

You've trying fixing your laptop inverter, but it keeps getting dark. So you sadly conclude, "Yep it's about that time. The inverter board has to go." In case some of you have forgotten, the inverter board is circuit board in your laptop that passes electronic current to the LCD. It basically gives light to the LCD. And when it fails to do its job, you know it's time for a replacement. So let's see how we can replace the faulty inverter board.

Tools needed for exercise

Phillips#2 screwdriver

Flat-headed screwdriver

Container For Screws

Antistatic wrist strap

Now onward to the exercise

Turn Off The Power
Turn off the power to your laptop. Close the screen and unplug the power chord. Disconnect all power cables connect to the laptop.

Flip The Laptop Over
Flip the laptop over to view the battery pack on the bottom of the laptop. After flipping the laptop over, slide the battery latch to the left, and as you hold it, gently remove the battery from the laptop. Once you are through with taking the battery out of the laptop, flip flip the laptop Right up again, and open the display screen.

Pry Open The Keyboard Edge Bezel
Pry open the keyboard edge bezel with the flat head screw driver.(The keyboard edge bezel is located under the LCD display screen). To pry open the edge cover, start on the right side of the edge vessel, and work your way slowly across the bottom of the edge bezel with the screw driver. After taking off the edge cover, remove it and set it aside.

Unscrew The Screws
Unscrew the screws located above the function keys on the keyboard. Then use your fingers to lift the top edge of the the keyboard to give you access to the ribbon cable that connects to the motherboard. Next remove the keyboard cable connector from the motherboard.

Pry Open The Rubber Screw Covers
Use the flat-head screw driver to open the small rubber screw covers along all four sides of the LCD screen.

Remove Screws On Edges Of LCD Display
After removing rubber screw covers, set the screws aside in a small container.

Insert Flathead Screw Driver Into Small Crevice
Insert the tip of the flat-head screw driver into the crevice located between the front and rear pieces of the LCD screen's plastic bezel. Next, separate the two pieces of the bezel. Next remove the front bezel to gain access to the inverter board.

Unplug Harness Cable
Unplug the small harness cable from the left side of the inverter board that leads to the inverter board. Then unplug the small cable plug leading to the LCD back light bulb on the left side of the inverter board.

Remove Two Retaining Screws
Remove the two retaining screws that secure the inverter board to the rear bezel assembly. And pull the faulty inverter board out and set it aside.

Slide New Inverter Board Into Its Slot
Slide the new inverter board into its slot to replace the old inverter board. Then use the retaining screws to tighten the new inverter board to the rear bezel assembly. Then connect the motherboard and back light cables to the new inverter board.

That's a wrap on "Inverter Board Has To Go" Till next time take care.

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How To Replace Your Laptop Battery

2016-02-01T06:02:00.001-08:00

When you try troubleshooting or repairing your laptop battery, but the battery isnt responding, then it's time to replace the battery. Most batteries are set up to last 5-7 years. Just so you know, besides,the battery that you charge through your power supply, there is another battery connected to the motherboard, which helps stabilize the CMOS settings when the laptop is turned. However, if you allow the battery to die completely before replacing it, you risk losing your CMOS settings as well. Here is how to replace a laptop battery.

Things Needed For Exercise

Laptop
Computer Tool Kit
Anti-static wrist strap
Laptop user manual
Pen and paper
Manufacturer's laptop service and repair manual
New Laptop Battery

Now Onward:

Boot Your Laptop Into Setup Mode
First, buy the recommended laptop battery by your manufacturers. Boot your laptop into setup mode according to your laptop manual's instructions. Then write down the settings for each page in the setup menu and then exit the setup mode. Next, turn off the laptop, unplug the laptop and remove the external battery, following the your manual's instructions. Then put on the anti-static wrist strap and attach the clip end to a piece of metal to discharge static electricity before opening the laptop casing.

Lift Old Battery
Lift the old laptop battery from its slot in the laptop and replace it with the new laptop battery. Then put the external battery back in its slot and plug on the laptop. Boot your laptop back in supply mode and enter the settings you jotted down on the piece of paper. Finally, exit the setup mode and let the laptop boot normally.

That's a wrap on "Time To Replace Your Laptop Battery" Till next time take care.

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Time To Replace The Hard Disk

2016-02-01T03:46:00.001-08:00

After trying to troubleshoot and fix your crashed hard disk and not getting anywhere, you come to the sad conclusion, "It may be time to change the hard disk." You change the hard disk when the hard disk is damaged or non-responsive, or if you want to replace your hard disk for for something bigger and faster. Let's now get into how to replace the hard disk

Tools Needed For This Exercise

Screwdriver
Replacement laptop hard disk

Onward to the exercise

Turn Laptop Off

Turn your laptop off and unplug any cables attached to the laptopNext flip the laptop upside down on a flat surface and remove the laptop battery.. Then use the screw to unscrew the screw next to the compartment holding the laptop battery. Once you've unscrewed the screw, you then lift the panel to get ready to remove the damaged hard drive.

Remove The Old Laptop Hard Drive

Remove the old laptop and its cage at the same time. While removing the old laptop drive, disconnect the data and power cables connected to the laptop.

Remove Hard Drive From Cage

Remove the old hard disk from its cage and slot the new laptop hard disk into the cage enclosure. You now connect the data and power cables to the new laptop and then slide it back into position. Next screw tightly the panel covering the hard disk , and plug in the laptop chords and slot the laptop's battery back.

Well, that's a wrap for "Time To Replace The Hard Disk." Till next time take care

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Time To Replace Laptop Touchpad

2016-01-28T01:21:00.001-08:00

After trying to desperately to to fix your laptop's touchpad, but to no avail, you say to yourself, "Time to Replace the Laptop Touchpad". Laptop touchpads go bad after repetitive use or exposure to moisture. However, replacing a laptop touchpad cam be very cumbersom because you will have to take apart your laptop partially or completely. Although the disassembly process is involving, it does save you time and money getting a techie to do this for you. Here is how to replace a touchpad.

Tools needed for the exercise:

Phillips head-screw driver
Small flat-head screw driver

Now onward to the disassembly

Turn Off Your Laptop

Turn off your laptop and disconnect the power cable and any miscellaneous devices. Then close the LCD panel, turn over the battery aand remove the battery. Next remove the head screws securing the hardware compartment to the bottom casing of your laptop These include, your hard drive, wireless card and RAM compartments.

You can press on the retaining buttons on either side of each RAM module to release the RAMs from their compartments. Once you've removed the RAMs from the modules, you then remove the plastic covers and set them aside.After removing the plastic covers, you can either remove the screws or lift the hard drive out of it compartment(dpending on the make of the laptop).

Disconnect The Antenna Cables From The Wireless Card

Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card and then lift the wireless card out of its compartment and set it aside.Now that you've lifted the wireless card out of its compartment, disconnect the screws securing the CD/DVD drive to the drive compartment located outside the laptop casing. You then slide the drive out of its compartment and set it aside.

Now remove all screws from the bottom casing. Next, tjurn the laptop over and open the LCD panel. Now use a small screw driver to separate the keyboard cover from the laptop base. For your information, the keyboard cover is located between the keyboard and LCD panel. Once you've found the keyboard cover, remove the cover and set it aside.

Remove Screws Attaching Keyboard To Laptop

The next step is to remove the screws attaching the keyboard to the laptop. You tilt the keyboard upward and disconnect the keyboard from the motherboard. And then remove the keyboard from the laptop base.

Next, you disconnect the video and antennae cables from the motherboard. Remove the all the screws from the LCD hinges and then lift the LCD panel out of the laptop base and set it aside.

Finally, you disconnect the touchpad cable from the motherboard. You then separate the upper casing from the bottom casing an set it aside. You now remove the touchpad from the upper casing.

Finally, install the new touchpad by repeating the above steps backwards.

That's a wrap for" Time To Replace Laptop Touchpad" Till next time take care!

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Time To Replace Your Laptop Video Card

2016-01-21T03:28:00.001-08:00

When you try to fix your laptop video card, but it's fault it means it's time to replace your laptop video card. The demise of the video card could range from display problems to lack of graphical power. If these problems exist, it's time to change the video card. However, you may need to take their entire laptop apart as the video card is located under several parts. Let me show you how.

Things needed

Screw driver

Now onward.

Turn The Laptops Power Off

First take the laptop's power off, and close the screen. Turn the entire laptop over so that only the bottom of the laptop case is visible. Hold down the battery's release button and and slide the battery out of the case. Next set the battery and remove the screws at the center and right side of the case that hold the plastic covers over the RAM modules and hard drive. After setting the battery aside, lift the modules up and remove them from the case.

Take Out The Screws

Next, take out the screws holding the plastic cover over the modem. And pull out the cover, remove the modem and set it aside. You the n put the screw driver underneath the plastic above the keyboard. Wiggle the screwdriver until the strip pops up. Now Now set the strip aside and remove the screws on top of the keyboard.

Lift The Keyboard Off The Laptop
Lift the keyboard off the laptop until you can see the motherboard cable.Once you see the motherboard cable, go ahead and disconnect the motherboard cable and then set the keyboard aside completely. After sorting out the keyboard, pull out the screw holding the DVD drive at the top right hand corner of the case. Now slide the DVD drive out of the case and set it aside completely. After sliding the DVD drive out of the case,locate the metal plate in the middle of the case and remove the metal plate's screw. You then pull out the metal plate and remove the three screws near the edge where the metal plate is located.

Disconnect The Motherboard Cables
Disconnect all the motherboard cables located underneath the metal plate. The next step will be to lift the metal plate's cover piece such that the motherboard cable is easily visible. Now go on to remove the video card screw located at the upper left corner of the motherboard. After removing the video card screw, you then go ahead and pull out the old video card. Next, insert the new video card in its place and replace the screw. After inserting the new video card, you then place the cover piece over the motherboard and reconnect all the motherboard cables.

Put The DVD Drive Back In
Put the DVD drive back in and reconnect the screw. Reassemble the laptop and slide the battery back in. Now open the screen lid and insert the installation CD for the new video card into the DVD drive. And finally follow the onscreen instructions to install the video card software.

That's a wrap on "Time To Replace Your Laptop Video Card" Till next time take care.

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Need To Replace Laptop Display

2016-01-18T06:59:00.001-08:00

A while back we learnt how to Fix A Laptop Display. But sometimes there is a need to replace the laptop display when all options are exhausted. Of course you can choose to go to a repair shop to get the laptop display replaced, but wouldn't it be nice to save yourself valuable cash and replace the laptop display yourself?

Tools needed for this exercise:

Small flat head screw driver
Small Phillips head screw driver

Now onward to the exercise:

Turn Off Your Laptop

Turn off your laptop and remove the power chord. Then flip the laptop over and slide the release lever to loosen and remove the battery. Next, pull the battery out of the case. Now remove the keyboard cover with a flat head screw driver to take out the retaining screws, starting with the right hand side,middle, and right hand side.

After taking care of the keyboard cover, you now remove the retaining screws from the back panel of the laptop. And then remove the screws that hold the antennae in place and the antennae to the side of the laptop.

Remove The Laptop Display's Adapter Cable

Remove the laptop display's adapter cable from the motherboard. And then remove the screws holding the laptop's display assemble to the top of the laptop's case. Now carefully lift the display assembly free of the laptop case. Next carefully set the new laptop display in place. Then replace the retaining screws that hold the laptop display in place and then connect the adapter cable to the motherboard. And finally reassemble the case to test the laptop display. Should work like a charm.

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How To Fix Faulty Keyboard Keys of a Laptop

2016-01-15T09:00:00.001-08:00

A while back we learnt how to replace a laptop's keyboard. Today we're going down and dirty. We are to learn how to fix the faulty keyboard keys of a laptop. Isn't it irritating sometimes, that you're typing and all of a sudden,a key sticks, and you're unable to produce the character on the screen? Or even worse, a bunch of keys stop functioning all of a sudden. The sad truth is laptop keyboards can stop functioning for a variety of reasons. I know you're tempted to buy a new keyboard, but knowing how to fix your faulty keys can save you lots of time, not to mention save you valuable cash as well.

Things Needed For This Exercise

Ballpoint pen
Car key (optional)
Flathead screw driver
Knife (optional)
Damp cloth

Cotton swabs
Rubbing alcohol
Water
Can of compressed air.

Now let's dig in.

Turn Your Laptop Off

Turn off your laptop , then use a flathead screwdriver or knife to try the key off gently from a corner. You should hear the key make a snapping sound as it detaches.

Remove The Key Container

Remove the container(The container holding the key) and use your knife or screw driver to pop the container off by gently twisting it.

Pull off The Space Bar

Pull off the space bar after you you slide the screw driver under the space bar.

Clean Underneath Laptop Keys

Clean underneath your laptop keys with cotton schwabs or a soft cloth dampened with alcohol. You can also utilized compressed air to remove dust dirt and other debris.

Replace Your Laptop Keys
Replace your laptop keys by placing the laptop container in position. In case you get amnesia(just kidding) as to the exact position of the container, you can remove another key from another retainer by copying that key's retainer's position, and position the key over the retainer while pressing down the key. And as usual, you should hear the key snap into position Next, place your laptop's space bar over the space bar slots and snap it into place.

Well that's a wrap for "How To Fix Faulty Keyboard Keys of a Laptop."

Till next time, have a good one.

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Is My Laptop Display Working?

2015-08-28T07:09:00.001-07:00

Laptop displays tend to go AWOL every now and then. The question that immediately pops in your head is "Is My Laptop Display Working?"Sometimes it could be a an AC adapter heading south or a the monitor's brightness starts playing tricks with your eyes. Then again the problems may be so such that they may require further investigation visa vis your VGA cable and an external monitor. You don't need to be a genius to do this. So long as you follow the correct procedures, you should be able to uncover the source of your distress. So Onward:

Things needed:

External Monitor
VGA Cable

Take Look At Your AC Adapter
First take a look at your AC adapter. Make sure the AC adapter is secured tightly at the back of your laptop and make sure it's placed in either your wall socket or surge protector. If the socket goes kaput, try another socket.

Adjust The Settings On Your Monitor
Next, adjust the settings on your monitor. The idea behind adjusting your monitor settings is to eliminate the presence of darkness on your laptop display . This is important in case you intentionally turn the settings all the way down. In case you are wondering where the monitor settings keys are, they;re located at the top of your keyboard just below the numeric keys. These keys should help restore the brightness on your laptop display.

Look Out For Any Faint Image On Your Display
After turning up brightness on your laptop display look out for any faint image on your screen. Find the 'LCD closed switch' located on the bottom of the laptop display, perched nicely next one of your display's hinges. This switch helps determine whether your laptop display is open or closed and turns the back-light off appropriately, in case the display is accidentally stuck in the closed position. In that case, tap the switch several times with your finger to get it to disengage. Hopefully it should bring your display back to normal.

Test Your Laptop Display
Next test your laptop display for a return to optimum performance or whether it needs to be replaced. To accomplish this, get an external monitor and hook it up to your laptop. You can accomplish this through a VGA cable from the external display port, located at the back of your laptop, and into the external monitor.Now turn on both the laptop and the external monitor. If the monitor displays properly,the fault lies with your laptop display. However, if no image shows on the monitor, the motherboard is the culprit here. This spells doom, meaning you need to get a new laptop.

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How To Bring Your Laptop's Operating System Back To Life

2015-08-20T05:13:00.002-07:00

You’ve turned on your laptop and loaded your Windows , expecting to dive into the throes of a project deadline you need to beat. While Windows is loading, you get the dreaded “Operating System Not Found” Error. For those who are not familiar with this message, you’re basically being told that there is a problem with the start cycle of your operating system before it starts loading.

When that happens, the BIOS(The software that powers the motherboard) is forced to act as the default operating system. This shouldn’t be the case at all and I’m gonna show you how to bring your operating system back to life.

A Few Things Needed For This Exercise

Windows Installation Disk
Fresh Hard Disk

Now Onward:

Insert the Windows Installation Disk For Your Windows Operating System
Insert the Windows installation disk for your windows operating system and restart the PC. Just remember that the laptop is unable to find the operating sytem and , consequently may move on to the CD-ROM/ DVD drive. The PC may ask you which boot device to choose..When that happens just select DVD drive.You will then be prompted to boot to the installation disk. When that happens, just press any key. You then select a new installation of windows to repair the previous windows installation.

Select to Install The New Operating System
Select to install the new operating system and the installation package will scan to check whether windows is already installed. If the installation package declares that Windows is already installed, the package should them give you the go ahead to fix the hard drive. You will replace all corrupted with clean files from the Windows installation disk.

Replace All Corrupted Files with Clean Files
If the installation package declares that Windows is already installed, the package should then give you the go ahead to fix the hard drive. You will replace all corrupted files with clean files from the Windows installation disk.

Replace The Hard Disk With A Fresh Hard Disk
However, if the installation package does not .detect a Windows operating system on the hard disk, then you have a faulty hard disk.. It is highly likely the hard drive is corrupted and cannot be redeemed- unless you want to fork out a few dollars at a data retrieval service. In that case replace the hard disk with a fresh hard disk and repeat the installation process from scratch.

If you need any help replacing the hard disk, read this post.

Well, that will be all for "How To Bring Your Laptop's Operating System Back To Life."

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How To Revive A Crashed Laptop

2015-08-17T06:11:00.001-07:00

One fine day you’re sitting behind your laptop trying desperately to finish a project when out of your nowhere your screen goes poof blank! And you wonder to "yourself ” Why now? What’s going on here?” I’ve got bad news for you! Your laptop has crashed. Contrary to what you’ve been told, accidents do happen to laptops. Not only are crashes hair raising affairs but they’re very difficult to diagnose and fix.. But with a little savvy and tech nous, you can narrow things and identify who the culprits are.

So let's find out howto revive a crashed laptop

Tools Needed For This Adventure:

Disk utility software
New hard drive

Now that we’ve identified what we need for this exercise, it’s time to get our hands dirty.

Understand Your Laptop's Anatomy
First you need to understand the parts of your laptop's anatomy which cause your laptop to crash. The most popular causes are damaged hard drives, corrupt software and internal body parts such as motherboards and RAM. Now turn on your laptop and watch how it behaves. If the hard drive acts like someone being strangled to death, it means the hard drive is history… To solve this ailment, run a disk diagnostic utility test to ascertain whether it can be cured. If not, it’s time to get the damaged hard drive out and slot in the new hard disk.

Blue Screen Of Death

When you see the dreaded “blue" screen of death” on your screen, it can only mean one thing: your operating system is corrupt. To uncorrupt your operating system, reinstall your OS. Just make sure you don’t make the mistake of forgetting to back up your data before fixing your OS. If you do, you’ll lose all your data.

hThe Motherboard Is History

If the laptop only boots as far as the BIOS, then the motherboard is also history. You don’t want that happening to your motherboard because the motherboard is to the laptop what an engine is to the car. You know when your car engine breaks and you have to find a new engine replacement? It’s a similar situation with your laptop. Once the motherboard goes, so does your laptop. However, to get around this problem, find a laptop that has a significant problem such as a damaged laptop display, and switch your damaged motherboard with that of the motherboard from the other laptop.

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Virus In The Neigborhood
Anytime a laptop crashes when a program is in the process of being launched, or when the laptop is overworking itself to process data, chances are a virus is in the neighborhood. There are two ways of solving this: First get anti-virus software to clean out the virus . Second, reformat the hard drive. And just as I mentioned a few paragraphs earlier, backup your data to avoid losing the data.. Do me a favor though: Do not reinfect your laptop with the same corrupted data or you’ll be forced to clean out the virus all over again.

Well that will be all for "How To Revive A Crashed Laptop"

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How Do I Know My laptop is Broken? And How Do I Fix It?

2015-08-10T07:29:00.001-07:00

You know one question that most fresh laptop owners ask is"How do I know my laptop is broken? And How do I fix it? There is one thing people need to knwo. Laptops have a very short life expectancy, starting from their release date. At some point they degenerate gradually, or suffer a serious acciddent. It will be my pleasure to show you how to troubleshoot and fix a laptop. I'll show you the most likely accidents and how to identify the troublemakers.

Operating System Is Going Crazy

Your laptop is humming nicely,- the hard disk and the display are working in sync.

The disk drive, laptop display and everything else is running nicely, when all of a sudden, the laptop boots halfway and then stops. The cause of all this stress is your crazy operating system. The next questions is “How do I stop my operating system from acting crazy?

Since most of you users use Windows, you’d be better served re-starting your windows operating system in Safe mode so as to give you an opportunity to fix the problem. If you don’t want to go through the stress of fixing the problem, just re-install the operating system. Before you reinstall your operating system, be sure to back up your data to avoid the pain of using all of it.

My Hard Disk Is Acting Up

When you reach the conclusion that “My hard disk is acting up”, you need to be very worried. Why? Because your hard disk is the storage area for your data. Warning signs of a failing hard disk include:

· Slow performance
· Persistent Freezing
Corrupt data
Bad sectors
Weird Sounds

How do I Fix these symptoms?

Run a test for errors on your hard disk. Like I stated above, back up all your data.

Irritable Battery

Your battery also gets irritable every now and then. However you need to take your battery seriously because it provides power for BIO settings when your laptop is turned. But in case the battery starting act up, her are a few warning signs to watch out for:

· Time and date are constantly reset

· The laptop either won’t boot or simply turns off.

· Battery-related error message flashes when booting

How to Fix the Battery?

Replace the battery. Click here to learn how to replace a laptop battery.

I’m Losing My RAM

Losing your RAM is akin to losing your mind. Your laptop RAM acts as your laptop's short term memory since it stores information your laptop needs to function when it is running. Just like the other hardware parts it is prone to failure. Here are a few symptoms to watch out for when you feel you’re losing your RAM.

Boot failure and constant beeping.

· Hangs while installing the operating system.

· Crashes randomly while in operation

How to Fix RAM?

Run a memory test to check for errors.
Check to see whether your RAM sticks are out of pocket. If so, open the underside of the laptop, take them out and reseat them.

Laptop Display Goes Bunkers

If you think your laptop display doesn’t go bunkers? Wait til you drop your laptop crashes to the ground and the display splatters all over . the place.

Warning signs that your laptop display is damaged.

Display doesn’t turn on at all.

So How Do I Fix The Display?

Connect your laptop with an external monitor to ascertain whether the motherboard is damaged or not
Replace the broken laptop display.

Well that will be all for this post on "How Do I Know My laptop is Broken? And How Do I Fix It??"

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How To Get Your Laptop Video Card Working Again

2014-04-07T02:13:00.001-07:00

Video cards are absolutely crucial to the excitement of playing your favourite video games. Thry sends signals to outside monitors and process information from all that swashbuckling action emanating from video games. The last thing you want is physical damage to your laptop video card, but there are are ways of correcting system errors with the video card. Let's see how to get your laptop video card working again.

Use Clean Cloth to Clean the Air Vents
Use clean cloth to clean the the air vents located at the bottom of the vent. The air vents helps blow in the air around the video card to prevent overheating.Then spray a little compressed air into the air vents. This should help remove any lingering dust hanging on the video card. It should also help the video card breath in air that much easier.

Make Sure Your Laptop Monitor's Cable is Connected
Now make sure your laptop monitor's cable is properly connected to your video card's connection ports. If the connection is loose, you won't see the exciting action from your video games. Then Install new drivers, because if the drivers are not updated, your video card malfunctions, causing your video display to hang.

Install Video Card Driver
Download new video card drivers Go online to your manufacturer's website. Then choose "Support" "Download," and select the Operating system you're running on your laptop. Next Click on the option indicating the laptop you're using, and then choose the "Download Driver Option." This should install the latest video card driver on to your laptop drive.Then double-click the new driver to open its Installation Wizard software. And then follow the series of prompts to finally install the driver on your laptop Finally restart your laptop and your video card should work like a charm.

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Troubleshooting A Laptop Battery That Won't Charge

2014-03-27T04:59:00.001-07:00

You've been using your laptop for a few yrs now when a a lot of a sudden you discover that your laptop battery no longer is able to hold a charge anymore. When this happens it mean your laptop battery needs changing. But to avoid wasting money on a new laptop battery how about troubleshooting the problem first? It can help narrow down the problem and save you the trouble of splurging on a new laptop battery. So onward to troubleshooting a laptop battery that won't charge.

Things You Will Need:

Isopropyl alcohol

Cotton schwab

Now let's dig in:

Turn Off The Laptop
Turn the off the laptop and unplug all power sources. Next take out the battery from the bottom of the laptop. Then slide or unlock the locking mechanism to unlock the battery. After unlocking the locking mechanism you then slide the battery out of the laptop.Now plug the adapter into an electrical outlet, and then insert the opposite end of the adapter into the charging outlet on the side of the laptop. Next turn the laptop's power on, and if the power doesnt come on, it' likely the adapter is faulty and has to be replaced.You can get a new adapter at Amazon.com. But If the power does come on, it means the coast is clear.

Clean Battery Vents

Your next task is to clean the battery vents . First, turn the power off and remove all power sources. Next take the battery out of the compartment, and dip a cotton schwab in isopropyl alcohol. Now dip the dampened swab on the battery compartment and contacts to remove possible dust buildup.After removing the dust you then slide the battery back into the battery compartment.

Finally

Charge And Test Battery
It's time to charge and test the battery. First plug the power adapter into the laptop, and charge the battery for six hours. Next r emove the power adapter, and turn the laptop on for 30 minutes. If the laptop is able to stay on for 30 minutes, the coast is clear.If not, then the battery needs to be replaced. You can get a replacement at Battery Edge or Laptops For Less

Related:

How To Pump Some Life Into Your Old Laptop Battery

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Repair A Frayed Laptop Cord

2014-03-11T02:52:00.001-07:00

After rolling bending and puling at your laptop cord, it eventually gets frayed. This spells danger because the interior wires are exposed. Instead of purchasing a new laptop chord, how about trying to fix the laptop chord yourself? Here is how to repair a frayed laptop chord.

Things Needed For This Exercise

Painter's tape

Silicone Sealer

Now Onward:

Disconnect Laptop Cord From Laptop

Disconnect the laptop cord from the laptop and from the power source.Tape a flat surface with painter's tape. Then protect the surface by creating a square larger than the power cord. Because not only does the slick tape protect the surface but it also prevents the silicone sealer from adhering to the tape. Then place the laptop cord on the painter's tape, keeping the frayed section in the section of the square of tape.

Squeeze Sealant Seant From Tube

Next squeeze a bit of silicone sealant from the tube and apply it to the frayed cord. Now smooth it down using your finger or a cotton swab. You also have the option of wearing gloves if you do not want touch the silicone with your skin. Then add another layer of silicone to build up the area so that it evens up with the rest of the laptop cord. Finally allow the silicone to dry out.

That's a wrap for "Repair A Frayed Laptop Cord."

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