Replacing an old hard drive with a new SSD HDD is a great upgrade that will add a lot speed and performance to your computer or laptop. SSDs have faster data access times that will make booting and using your computer much faster. The only major downsides to SSD HDDs is their relatively high price [...]

Laptop fans keep the internal components of your notebook computer within functioning temperatures and prevent damage from overheating. When a laptop fan fails or is too dirty to work properly it is necessary to open the laptop and replace or clean the fan. While the Lenovo website states that no end user should attempt a fan replacement it [...]

To start disconnect the power and remove the laptop battery to prevent electric shock and keep the laptop with its back side up. Remove the covers from both hard drives and the memory panel; the memory panel and hard drive panels are located in the center of the laptop. Next remove the screws holding the [...]

This set of instructions work for an IBM Lenovo Thinkpad R30 laptop but should apply to others as well. Installing a new or replacing an existing miniPCI card is a simple and easy process that can be performed in less than 30 minutes.

Before starting to remove the inverter from the Dell Inspiron 8600 remove the battery, disconnect the AC adapter, and turn off the power. Open the laptop so that the screen is flat; tilt it all the way over until it reaches 180°. Start on the left side of the laptop and gently pry the top [...]