Repairing A Laptop TouchPad.

Happy New Year Everybody! Today we 're going to touch on  "Repairing a Laptop Pad". In case you don't know the laptop touchpad comes with a software driver  which helps it to respond to stimuli from your fingers. The touchpad is also connected to the Personal System/2 port (or PS/2 port).  However just like any other laptop component it's susceptible to breaking down. Here is what to do when that happens!

Connect  an external mouse to your laptop.
Click "Start" at the bottom left of the screen. Next Click "Control Panel" and then "Hardware and Sound." Input your administrative particulars and then press "Enter." Next expand "Mice and other Pointing Devices" Then Check " Device Status" field to ascertain the status of  the Device Driver. If you get an error message in the  Device Status" field follow the instructions on the "General' tab to repair the driver. If your Device Status Field flashes a message saying that it's working properly you  can close the "Device 

Now Click "Mouse" in the Control Panel. Check all options to make sure they are not interf
ering with the performance of the mouse. This is crucial  because switching the configuration on your touchpad can cause the buttons to switch. It  can also cause the sensitivity on your touchpad to go down when moving your fingers across the surface.

Click "OK" to save any changes in the  "Mouse Properties"  If the changes fail to repair the touchpad, shut down the laptop.

Disconnect the AC adaptor from the laptop
First disconnect the AC adaptor from the laptop. Then   look out for food particles or dirt in between  the left and right mouse buttons. Then then use a can of  compressor air to spray in between the cracks to remove traces of debris.

Now clean the surface of the touchpad with  Antistatic Cloth removing all dirt form the pointing device.Then dry the touchpad with lint-free cloth and then turn on the touchpad to see whether it's working. If the touchpad is still malfunctioning, shut down the laptop again.

This time disconnect the battery and remove it from its bottom compartment. Loosen the hard drive screws and slide the drive out of the laptop.  Next insert a flathead screw beneath the center of the control cover above the keyboard.. Now wedge the cover of the laptop and then loosen the screws connecting the laptop to the keyboard.  Once you're through separating the keyboard from the laptop, lift the keyboard from the laptop.

Unlock the Keyboard cable From the Motherboard

Now unlock the keyboard cable from the motherboard. Next loosen the screws along where you rest your palm on the touchpad, and then wedge the tip of the screwdriver   beneath the palm rest to wedge it from the notebook base. If the touchpad/motherboard connection is still secure then you may need  to replace the touchpad.


Next time we'll touch on how to replace the touchpad

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How To Replace A Broken Fan

Last week, we learned how to fix a laptop fan. This week we are going to learn how to replace a broken fan. Laptops do generate a lot of heat when used, and one way to coll them down is through the laptop fan. This fan expels the warm air generated by the laptop's processor and also generates cooler air inside.Because of the huge role the laptop fan plays in the life of your fan it's absolutely crucial that the moment it breaks you repair it immediately. Failure to repair  the laptop fan could cause your laptop to freeze, shut down, or be irreparably damaged. here is how to replace a broken laptop fan.


Turn off Your Laptop 
As usual turn off your laptop and unplug it. You then go on reemove the battery, CD/DVD drive, and hard drive. Next  use a screwdriver to remove the screw holding cover and then pull out the hard drive sled.Tur After pulling  the laptop over and remove the laptop screws holding the keyboard.   Now flip the laptop over, open it, and lift the keyboard out. And then  unplug the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

Remove The Screws
Next, remove the screws holding the bezel and keyboard palm rest.  Then carefully remove the plastic on the sides, then lift the bezel and palm rest out. Now unplug the old laptop fan and  remove the screws holding the heatsink and laptop fan. You then  remove the entire unit from the laptop.If there is any residue at the bottom of the heatsink and CPU, remove it. Now apply a thin layer of  thermal compound on the CPU and replace the heat sink and laptop fanReplace the screws, plug the laptop fan in and then reassemble the laptop. Finally plug the laptop in and turn it on..You should hear your new laptop fan blowing air to all the vents.

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That's a wrap on How "To Replace A Broken Fan". I hope the above suggestions make your quest to fix your laptop fan a breeze.

     
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How To Fix Your Laptop Fan

You may not know this this, but your laptop fan controls most of your laptop's mechanical operations. It is heavily involved in the cooling of all your laptop's electronic components. However, when your laptop crawls like a tortoise when you open large applications like photoshop, unexpectedly shuts down after 10-30 minutes, or if your laptop heats up, chances are your laptop fan is crying for help. Fortunately there are a few things you can do to nurse your laptop fan back to health. Here is how to fix your laptop fan.

Unplug Your Laptop's AC Adapter
Unplug Your laptop's AC adapter and remove the battery.Remove the plastic cover concealing the fan. After removing the plastic cover, remove the screws. Now remove the screws on the fan duct.Locate your laptop's air vents (They can be found on the sides of the bottom of the laptop). Then pick a piece of cotton wool and rub it along the sides to clean out pockets of dust.

Spray Canned Air Into The Vents
Then spray  canned air into the vents to remove debris from the vents.Next, open your laptop and clean out  the lint buildup around the fan with a vacuum cleaner.  After vacuuming, you then spray around the electronic components around the fan. Once you're through with the spraying, replace the fan cover, and re-insert the screws.Screw the fan cover back on  reinsert the batteryTurn the laptop on and wait for the fan to start. If it's still not working, you need to buy a a new laptop fan.

That's a wrap on  "How To Fix Your Laptop Fan."  Hopefully the above suggestions will help you stop your laptop fan from purring too loud.

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How To Fix An LCD Monitor With No Picture

One fine day you are watching a movie on your laptop when all of a sudden the picture disappears without a trace...I'm sure you'll probably go like "Just when it's getting interesting my monitor decides to do a 360 on me." Well, the cause of your misery is your inverter board. For all you newbies, the inverter board is the most important screen component apart from the LCD screen. The inverter board transfers power from the motherboard to the screen. Without your inverter board, your screen become dim or produces no picture at all. Fortunately it can be replaced. Let me show you how to fix an LCD monitor with no picture

Shut Down Your Laptop

Shut down your laptop and disconnect all cables and external devices from the laptop. Then Remove the battery from the bottom of the laptop.  Also You will need to wear Antistatic Wrist Strap  to avoid electrocution.

        

Open The Display Panel

Open the display panel completely and place the screen at an angle of 180 degrees. Now use  a screw driver to remove the rubber screw covers from the display panel's front cover. The front cover protects the front of the screen. Next remove all screws of the rubber screw covers and remove the front cover from the display assembly. After removing the screws you use a flathead screwdriver to separate the front cover from the display assembly. After performing the separation,  remove all Phillips screws from both sides of the LCD screen. Take  hold of the top of the screen, tilt it forward and then disconnect  the video ribbon cables from the back of the screen.

Locate Inverter Board 

Now locate the inverter board  which is usually on the backside of the screen or the front bottom edge of the screen.  You then remove all materials that hold the inverter board to the screen. They are usually a few Phillips screws or some adhesive tape. Next disconnect the cables holding the inverter board at both ends and then set the inverter board aside.

Now do this procedure in reverse and install the new inverter board .

That's a wrap for "  How To Fix An LCD Monitor With No Picture" With the help of these suggestions, you should be able to get your movie picture back and continue where you left off.

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How To Fix The Backlight Of Your LCD Monitor

Fixing the backlight of your laptop is a very delicate job.  You need to know what you are doing because the back light is located in the LCD screen. Even experienced technicians have suffered hair-raising days with this exercise. The slightest slip up and your LCD is history. And  Of course you will have to get a new one.  To avoid having that calamity, here is how to fix the backlight of your LCD monitor.

Remove The Laptop Battery

  Flip the laptop and remove the battery from its case. Next open the laptop to view the screen. After opening the laptop , remove the front bezel by taking off the rubber stoppers around the LCD screw and then remove the screws under the rubber stoppersNow Remove the screws holding the front bezel and then take the bezel off. After removing the bezel screws,  go ahead and remove screws holding the LCD screen and gently pull away the screen, disconnecting any cabling. Then disconnect the LCD from its casing, and remove the sticky tape.

Remove the Circuit Board

Gently remove the circuit board. But please, please, Try as much as possible not to bend the board or you will have to get a new one.  You can get a new circuit board at CompUSA.com ,   You then remove the screen's metal frame  by unlocking the LCD screen's latches with a small screw driver. After setting aside the LCD screen, its metal frame, and circuit board,look for the transparent layers inside the screen base an remove them from there. But leave them intact. Next remove the metal cover from the back light. Then unattach the cables from their hooks.

Now here comes the most challenging step:Remove the backyard lamp and the reflector.... The trick here is you need to remove them as one unit and then separate them. Then access the backlight lamp from the separated backlight lamp. Now remove the rubber caps and insulator,  And then use  Soldering Iron to unsolder the cables from the damaged backlight . After soldering the cables,  solder the new LCD backlight   to the cables.  Now reassemble the LCD screen. Simply do the reverse of the previous disassembly. As you reassemble the LCD screen, use compressed air to blow out any dust you find in any of the parts.

That's a wrap for How to Fix The Backlight of Your LCD Monitor." It sounds and looks tricky but hopefully, you will get the hang of it.

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What To Do When Your Laptop Power Fails.

One fine day you turn your laptop because you have a tight deadline then the unthinkable happens. You hit the power button and your laptop says "Not Today!" And you are like"This can't be happening I've got a deadline to make in the next three hours." Unfortunately in these situations, it could be anything from a dead battery to a loose AC adapter.  Other malfunctions such as low brightness levels and LCD display malfunctions may  appear to look like power failure. Here is what to do when your laptop power fails.

Check Whether your Laptop Battery Is On

Check whether your battery indicator is on. If it is, then check the brightness settings of your monitor. if the monitor looks like it's off,  then the problem is from the low settings which makes the monitor look like that. In that case, you increase the brightness settings.

Make Sure Your AC Adapter is Plugged Firmly

Make sure your AC adapter is plugged firmly in the wall socket.  You can also check a different wall outlet to see whether it is working or not. If not, it's time to get a new one. Get an AC adapter at   Compuvest.com, and LaptopZ.com

Check The Condition of your Laptop Battery

Check the condition of your laptop battery. How long have you had it? Laptop batteries are good for 1000 charges. After that they start to deteriorate. When that happens, it is time to get a new one. If that's the case get a new one.  You can get a new battery at  BatteryEdge.com,  LaptopBattery.com, or Laptops For Less . 

Turn the  Power off and then Flip the Laptop Over

To replace the battery, first, turn the  power off and then flip the laptop over.  The battery is located further back at the bottom. Remove any screws with a screw driver and pop off the cover and pop off the battery cover. Then Take the old battery out and slide the old battery in until it clicks.  And finally  replace the cover.

 Check to See Whether your LCD is Working

Then check to see whether your LCD is working. Start by plugging your laptop to an external monitor using a VGA cable. if the laptop power is on, but  the screen is still blank, it's time for it to replace it. Get a new monitor at CompUSA.com , and The TheNerds.net. 

To replace your LCD, start by removing the screws  around the the monitor's bezel with a Phillip's screw driver. Then slowly remove the bezel .Locate the screws on the metal beneath the metal and on either side of the LCD and pull them out as well.Then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter.(you can find the inverter beneath the display at the bottom center of the laptop). Slide out the old display and replace it with the new one. Screw back the metal screws, reconnect the inverter cable, pop the bezel back in place and tighten the screws.

That's a wrap for What To Do When Your Laptop's Power Fails." Hopefully, you'll find this exercise a breeze.


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My USB Port Has Stopped Working.

You are working on your laptop when all of a sudden you yell out saying. "MY USB PORT HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING! When that happens, it's  either a software glitch, or a hardware failure which  which may require changing the motherboard. For those who don't  know, USB ports  help in your laptop's functionality by allowing you to connect to peripheral devices such as printers and external hard drives. Let's try fixing  your USB port.

Click on "Start" 

Click on "Start" and choose the "Control Panel Option."Next Scroll through the menu and click"Device Manager."When your operating system pops a question asking you to  continue click "Continue." Snf then scroll down to the bottom of the "Device Manager" window and locate"Universal Serial Bus Controllers." Next Right click on the first entry and click "Uninstall." Repeat the process for all the USB controllers.

Restart The Laptop

Restart the laptop and wait for a window prompting you to reinstall the USB controllers. Next,  click "Install" and wait for your operating system to finish installing he drivers for the USB ports. Try using the port again.  If the USB port is still not working, it  suggests motherboard failure, meaning you  have to order a new one. You can purchase a new motherboard at the following retailers: CompUSA.com, Compuvest.com, and  TheNerds.netAfter ordering  your new motherboard, turn the power off. and flip the laptop over. After flipping the laptop over,  press down the release latch of the battery and slide the battery out of the case.

Remove all the screws on the bottom side of the case. Remove all the screws on the bottom side of the case. Then remove the plastic cover covering the middle of the case and then pull the RAM modules located underneath the case and connected to the motherboard. Next, turn the laptop over and open the lid. Pop the plastic bezel off the keyboard with the edge of the screw driver. Lift the keyboard off the case and unplug the cable running from the keyboard to the old motherboard.Now Pull out the screws holding the heat sink to the processor at the right side of the old motherboard.

Disconnect the Wireless Network Card

Disconnect the wireless network card and the graphics adapter. Then pull off the remaining screws holding the motherboard to the case. Now lift the old motherboard out of the case. Insert the new motherboard in and re-connect the network card, processor, graphics adapter, heatsink, keyboard and plastic bezel. Then flip the unit over and connect the RAM modules. Reattach the screws and  reinsert the battery into the case

Turn the power back on and let your operating system finish loading to make sure your new motherboard is functioning properly. Attach the USB device to the USB port  and try using it again. Hopefully the port will work this time.

That's a wrap for "My USB Port Has stopped working."  Hopefully you will experience less difficulty fixing your USB port.

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