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Easiest laptop (brand) to take apart ?
JavaJones:
I wonder if the more "generic" laptops like Sager are any easier...
- Oshyan
Edvard:
Which begs another question:
Is there such thing as a "generic" laptop that you can build into like a standard desktop case?
I've never seen anything like it, but if it's possible... hmm...
[EDIT] Looks like it is possible:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-laptop/
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/building-dream-notebook,1026.html
http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/tips/build-your-own-notebook.aspx
As far as taking them apart, I'd take 40Hz's advice.
I've NEVER been able to successfully take down any laptop (not that I've owned that many), so hats off to those who have.
I have the opportunity to acquire a laptop or two in hopes of curing the Capacitor Plaguew, so I'll also be watching this thread.
40Hz, have you any experience with that on Dell laptops?
40hz:
I have the opportunity to acquire a laptop or two in hopes of curing the Capacitor Plaguew, so I'll also be watching this thread.
40Hz, have you any experience with that on Dell laptops?
-Edvard (April 23, 2011, 04:56 PM)
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@Edvard - I've heard about it and I'm aware of it. But (knock-wood) I have yet to run into rotting capacitors with any of my clients. So far, nada - either in fact, or as a "heard of somebody who."
Finally, something "interesting" came up that I was fortunate enough not to be involved with. Yay! ;D
Have you seen much of it from where you're sitting?
JavaJones:
Build-your-own laptops are of questionable necessity as far as I'm concerned. I'd like it if they were easier to take apart and maintain from a hardware perspective, but just about anything you make end-user upgradeable is going to add bulk and potential positioning limitations which affect overall design. I'd rather have a well-designed laptop than an easily upgraded one, personally.
I've not heard of the capacitor issue affecting laptops but then why shouldn't it I guess. I did run into one or two desktop boards that had it.
- Oshyan
Edvard:
Well, I am a Linux user, which my co-worker says explains my insatiable desire to tinker.
If I can build my own kernel, why not my own laptop? :P
Actually, now that I think of it from that perspective, it's probably the only way I can absolutely guarantee that said laptop will be 100% compatible with my OS; which would indeed be a necessity in many cases.
Though I do appreciate good design as much as anybody else... 8)
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