Tools You Need to Fix Your Laptop

 If you wanna learn how to fix your laptop, or somebody else's laptop,  you need the right tools to fix them. Infact, not only do you need the right tools, but you also need to know how they work. These tools could be anything from hardware tools which help open up the laptop to loosen up the circuits and  to switch around the cables and the wires, to tools for recovering corrupt or lost files. Whether you're a newbie at repairing laptops  or not, you need to have all these tools. Let me explain to you the different tools you need to fix your laptop, or anybody's laptop for that matter.


PC  Tool Kit
If you wanna really learn how to fix a laptop, you must have a PC Tool Kit . This is what I call the laptop repairer's first line of defence.  This  kit ranges from 10 tools to sometimes 100. And the tools are usually demagnetized. Wanna know why? because magnetic pieces disrupt the circuitory of the laptop. The contents of a PC Tool kit are: flathead and Phillip Screwdrivers, a carrying case, tweezers, screwdriver bits, measuring tape, pliers, cutting knife and crimping tools for both wires and cables. Fortunately they also come with a year's warranty.


Hardware Diagnostic Tools

You need Hardware Diagnostic tools to test both your memory and hard disk. Remember this: your hardware is the foundation while the software is the house. If the hardware crashes, your software is useless. It makes perfect sense to fix your hardware first before anything else. Because the results are usually clear cut: Either your hardware is working or it is not.Pc Motherboard USB PCI Analyser Diagnostic Card Tester comes highly recommended for reliability and accurate results.

Software Tools

When it comes to software tools, there is a whole range that you have to deal wtih here. First, You most definitely  need  data recovery software. as part of your laptop repair work. This software helps recover coorupted, deleted, or reformatted files. It also should be able to recover files lost due to power faiure, or hardware/software failure. Remo Undelete comes highly recommended as far as data recovery is concerned. Next, you will need an anti-virus program. Of course, you will need it catch those annoying  Trojans and their ilk. Since no anti-virus program is perfect at catching all viruses, you'd be advised to install at least one more anti-virus software. Malwarebytes is free software which  takes care of  the malware like pornographic pictures, illegal advertisements. While Kaspersky   takes care of the Trojans and the like.




So that's a wrap on the different tools you need to to fix your laptop. Not only do you need the right tools but you most certainly need to learn how they work. Hopefully, once you get a feel for the tools, fixing your laptop should come naturally to you. So if you are a laptop user looking to learn how to fix your laptop  download Laptop Repair Videos and  The Laptop Repair Workbook

How To Replace Broken Hinges

Today we are going to learn how to  replace broken laptop hinges.One ine day you feel a strong  urge to use your laptop, when all of a sudden, you feel your laptop being unhinged. This is because your laptop hinges are broken. Now why are they broken? or better yet, what causes them to break? Usually, it's because your laptop monitor is loose, and consequently it is unable to stay open for too long  a time. And when that happens, it means it is time to change the hinges.  

Things You'll Need for the Exercise

• Flathead Screw Driver
• Phillips Screw Driver
• Replacement Hinges

Now Onward!

• Remove power cable, hard drive and memory sticks from your laptop

           

• Remove all screws holding the laptop to the keyboard base.

• Use Your flathead screwdriver to separate the keyboard from the laptop. you then remove You then separate the bezel, located along the keyboard, from the motherboard.

• If there are hinge covers, remove them and separate cables connecting the LCD display to the motherboard

• Carefully remove all screws connecting the LCD to the laptop base. then carefully remove the display from the laptop base

 

• Remove screws connecting both sides of the display. Separate the front bezel from the LCD display cover.Carefully remove the LCD display from the cover. Then unplug the video cable before removing the screen.

 

• Remove all screws holding the old hinges to the display cover and then replace the old hinges with the new hinges.
• Finally, put your laptop back together by doing the reverse of the above steps.


Before you do this exercise, contact your laptop manufacturer for replacement hinges. You can do that with your model number and serial number. If you have any of the laptops listed below, click on them to purchase your replacement hinges
• SONY
• Asus
• Lenovo 
• HP
• Dell Inspiron

If you're unable to get the hinges from your manufacturer, visit CompUSA or  Amazon  for these parts.  Also, if you are a laptop user and would like to learn how to fix your laptop, including removing and replacing broken laptop hinges, Download Laptop Repair Videos.

So That's wrap on "How To  Replace Broken Laptop Hinges.  I'd say it is moderately challenging, but hopefully, you will get the hang of it.

How to Replace a DC Power Jack

IF you don't know the importance  of the power jack to your laptop, well let me tell you something. The power jack is the only power source for charging your laptop. Without the power jack, your laptop is pretty much useless. However, just like any other accessory, the power jack breaks down. Anytime the connections in your laptop and the circuits lose contact, it means your power jack has broken down and that it's time to replace it. But not to worry! It can be fixed although it will take you under two hours. Here is how to replace a DC power jack.


First to do this repair job, get the following tools:

• Soldering Station
• Electrostatic Wristband
• Flat-head screw driver
• Soldering iron and solder
• DC power jack

Now onward to the tutorial

• First be sure to remove ANY CD/DVD lingering in your hard drive.
• Turn of the power and unplug the adapter from the wall outlet and laptop. 
• Remove any peripheral devices such as pen drives or flash drives from the laptop
•  Make sure you put on an  electrostatic wristband. If you don't, static electricity builds up in your laptop.

              
Turn The Laptop Upside down

• Turn the laptop upside down and make sure the surface is even. Then take out all the screws tightening  the bottom case and slide the bottom case off. Slide the lever to the side to free the battery and then take the battery out.
• Loosen all the screws tightening  the plastic cases holding the memory and optical drive, wireless card and hard drive. Then push the retaining latch to free up the memory stick. Do the same for the wireless card and remove all remaining screws at the bottom of the laptop.

Flip The Laptop Upwards

• Flip the laptop facing upwards. Lift the lid up top open the laptop such that you are facing the screen.Then Remove the strip securing the top of the keyboard.  
• After removing the strip you then fit the blade of your flat-head screwdriver into the groove close to the strip. 
• Next, apply pressure on the strip to pry the strip and then remove it.  You then use your screwdriver to loosen all screws holding the screw driver. 
• Once you are done loosening the screws, go ahead and pull out the keyboard and and disconnect the cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

Pull Out all Cables Connected to Motherboard

• Pull out  connected to the motherboard. 
• Then use the screwdriver to unscrew all screws tightening the the display panel and remove the panel. 
• Disconnect the CPU from the cooling unit by removing all unit screws with your flathead screwdriver. 
• Take out all the motherboard screws and remove it from the laptop.

Set the Motherboard Face down

• Set the Motherboard face down and remove the faulty DC jack from the motherboard with a soldering iron.  
• Next, remove the melted solder with a de-soldering pump .   After the de-soldering procedure, take the power jack off the motherboard.

Insert the New DC Power Jack

• Now he is the procedure for inserting the new DC power Jack. 
• Rub a coat of solder to the DC jack contact points on the motherboard. Wait for two hours for the solder to dry up on the contact points. 
• Once the contact points are dry, insert the new DC Power Jack  into the holes and then put the laptop back together.

That is a wrap on how to fix replace a power jack. It is a bit involving but hopefully once you get a hang of it, it should be a walk in the pack. If you are a newbie and would like to learn how to fix your laptop including replacing a DC Power Jack, Download Laptop Repair Videos and  The Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing Laptop Computers    . 

What to Do When Your Laptop Keeps Shutting Down

You've been using using your  Acer Aspire laptop for about four months. everything is  hunky dory. Then all of a sudden, your laptop starts shutting down without warning. You start wondering "What in the world is going on? I've only had this laptop for four months."  Well, even  brand new laptops do have problems. So I am going to show you what to do when your laptop keeps  shutting down.


Perform a Virus Scan.
Yes it's absolute crucial that you perform a virus scan. You know, whenever you browse a lot of sites at once, your laptop is susceptible to viruses and other kinds of malware. In case you suspect that your laptop is infected, do a virus scan just to keep your mind at ease. If you are looking for a quality reliable antivirus  Download Kaspersky.  


Check Your Laptop Battery
Yes, you need to check your laptop battery for possible faultiness. Statistics suggest that about 80% of all shut downs are caused by faulty batteries. I liken laptops to mobile phones, and just like mobile phones they are prone to breaking down. It's more so when your laptop is battery-powered. Even if your laptop is powered from the mains, it is still going to break down.  So to ascertain the health of your battery, you take the battery out  and plug the laptop directly into the mains and see if you experience shutdowns. your laptop is still shutting down, I suggest you get a new battery. And for you Acer Aspire users looking for a new battery, here is your Replacement  Battery.


Look Out For a Faulty Adapter.
Yes, be on the lookout for a faulty adapter. It may be suffering from lack of TLC or eventual wear and tear or a manufacturing flaw. Just to make sure your adapter is in good health, get a spare adapter whose laptop is identical to yours and replace it to see whether it solves the problem. Or trying shaking the chord connecting the adapter to your laptop  to see whether it stabilizes the problem. If it does, then your adaptor needs replacing. Meaning you have to go to the store to get a new one. And if you are an Acer Aspire laptop user looking for a replacement adapter, Here It Is.


Faulty Cooling Fan
It is also possible that a faulty cooling fan is causing your laptop to shut down. This happens when your laptop overheats and when that happens your laptop automatically shuts down to to, prevent serious damage. So to make sure your laptop is spic and span,  observe whether your laptop shuts down after the same amount of time. If it does, then your laptop is shutting down duet to overheating. Then feel the underside of your laptop to see whether it is unusually hot. If so, then you need to get your cooling fan replaced.  And if you  are an Acer Aspire owner looking for a new cooling fan, You Can Get It Right Here. 



So there you have it as to what to do when your laptop keep shutting down. the above causes could be behind your laptop shutting down. So Anytime your laptop shuts down apply the above suggestions. And if you want to learn how to fix your own laptop instead of a techie blowing holes in your wallet, Download Laptop Repair Videos  and  The Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing Laptop Computers.

How to Change Your LCD Screen

One fine day you are fixing your laptop LCD  when  all of a sudden it starts changing color. you try fixing it but nada, no change. So you say to yourself 'It's time to change the screen. But how do I do this? Well, not to worry.Let me show you how to change your  LCD screen:
Things Needed For This Exercise

• New LCD screen
• Small electronics screw driver( Get Computer Repair Tool Kit)

Now to the exercise.

• First switch the power off and unplug all the cables. Then eject your laptop battery. We don't want you getting an electric shock do we?
• Take off the small rubber screw covers holding the small screws. This should expose the small screws holding the LCD frame.
• Gently remove the LCD frame and unplug the LCD screen's cable and power supply chords. Also remove any tape holding the screen.
• Make sure you order an LCD screen that matches your manufacturer's model number or else it will not fit
• Plug in the new LCD screen and remove any tape holding the screen in place. And please do not pinch any wires as you press the frame back in place. That could cause electrical problems later.
• Now screw the frame down and switch the power on to see whether it works. If it does work, go ahead and replace the screw covers If not,  remove the screws, battery and the frame. Then check your coonnections.
• If you're still having problems then I suggest you contact your laptop parts supplier for a new LCD screen.

That is a wrap on "How To Change Your LCD Screen". I hope this exercise helps you change your LCD once and for all. For those who want to learn how to fix a laptop and see how the pros do it,, Download Laptop Repair Videos.  As an accompaniment to the laptop repair videos, I suggest you  Download The Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing Laptop Computers . You get important information such as laptop terminology, flowcharts  troubleshooting procedures, and much more.

How to Fix Your Freezing Laptop

One Fine day, you are working on Your Compaq laptop which is equipped with Windows 7  . All of a sudden your laptop decides to freeze up on you without warning(Terrible isn't it?). You hit all your keys hoping it works again. But  you can see your desktop, icons and all. You wonder 'Okay  maybe it's a virus I'll do a virus scan. You'll do a virus scan and STILL, the laptop freezes. You're like 'What is going on here? Well, there are a couple of reasons why your laptop is doing the freeze on you.  Allow me to diagnose the causes of your problem and then show how to fix your  your freezing laptop
Your Laptop is Overheating.
It is highly possible that the cause of your laptop freeze is that your laptop is overheating. Wanna know why? One thing you need to understand is that your laptop is portable;thus, your hardware components are susceptible to failure more so than a desktop. Check the ventilating area around your laptop( where air blows out of). Then put your hand around the vent to check whether the air is coming out of there.  If you see any dust build up, get some canned airspray and blow the dust out of there. You can get the canned air at your nearest store. If not, buy it here .    One sure way of diagnosing overheating is booting your laptop and enter your laptop's System Set Up. After entering your system, let your laptop run for about 20 minutes. If it  freezes again, it means your laptop overheating problems.
You've Got the Wrong Drivers
Another reason why your laptop keep freezing maybe that you've got the wrong drivers. Laptops are very touchy about being equipped with the right drivers for  the exact make and model. Major laptop brands such as Dell , HP, Acer , and Sony. The driver you need to be concerned about is the video card drive as it is helps start your laptop. Make sure you you visit your laptop's website to see if there are no updates concerning the video driver. If there the video card has been updated, go ahead and download it to your laptop. To check whether your hardware drivers are up to date I suggest you download DriverScanner.   It works behind the scenes, making sure your all your drivers are up to date.
Your Windows Registry is Cluttered
Another cause of your laptop's deep freeze is that your windows registry is cluttered. You're probably going "Why is that" This is because every time you install a new application, such as a game,  entries are made into your laptop registry.  If for some strange reason, out of boredom, you decide to uninstall the game, it does not mean that the application has been gotten rid of-Far from it. The entries will still reside in your registry, causing them to build and also freezing your PC or your laptop will slow down. In that case I suggest you get a registry cleaner to relieve your laptop from all that waste. One of the best out there is Regicleanse. It is  has quite a great reputation for reliability. You can download it for a free  scan.
Your Operating System  Files are Corrupted
It is also possible that your laptop is freezing ever so often because your operating system files are corrupted. This is causes by the dreaded blue screen, and your operating system can freeze by locking up hard and not rebooting. In that case you will need to do a windows repair on your laptop.  Make sure you have your& Windows Recovery CD to do the repair work. Just make sure you back up all your data before doing the recovery, or else you will lose all your data.


So there you have it. This is how you fix your freezing laptop. First check for possible overheating,  and make sure you all your drivers are updated and installed. If these two things pan out then the cause of your laptop freeze could be your operating system files. In that case you do a Windows Repair which shouldn't take more than 30 minutes



And if you want to learn how to fix your own laptop instead of going splurging lots of money on techies Download Official Laptop Repair Videos.  And as an accompaniment to the videos, I suggest you download The Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing.   This handbook  includes troubleshooting flowcharts for hardware problems and explains every decision point. And it also includes all  basic laptop terminology as well.

How to Teach Yourself to Fix Your Own Laptop

Each time you take your laptop to the neighbourhood techie to get it fixed, he blows a hole in your wallet. One day you say to yourself "I'm tired of getting ripped off. Why don't I Teach Myself How to Fix My own laptop?" You know what? you just made the right decision. Fixing your own laptop can save you a ton of money, and, if you choose to, you could turn fixing laptops into a lucrative career. So how about letting me show you how to teach yourself to fix your own laptop?

Things You will  Need

• PC Repair Tool Kit
• The Laptop Repair Workbook

Now Onward

• First, buy the PC Repair Toolkit .  It should contain screwdrivers and tools to pick up processors and other parts.
• Get a laptop, maybe yours, that you can start practicing with.
• Study components of your laptop as well as troubleshooting errors. I suggest you buy the The Laptop Repair Workbook: An Introduction to Troubleshooting and Repairing Laptop Computers.  This book gives you a proper description of these errors and laptop components, an it also contains laptop terminology, diagrams and much more.
• Practice fixing other errors on your laptop, and after you master fixing your laptop you can offer your services to friends and family who have problems with their laptops.
• You will also do well to watch a professional  strut his stuff. He could be a useful source for tips and tricks on how to fix laptops- More so so especially when you hit a wall while trying to fix your laptop.In that case I suggest you download Ultimate Laptop Repair Videos where you watch the the Pro's show you how it's done.

Well, that will be all for today. Just remember that fixing your own laptop could turn save you a ton of money and you could also turn it into a rewarding lucrative career fixing other people's laptops.

Good luck.