Fixing Compaq motherboard video
Here’s how I fixed a Compaq Presario V6000 laptop motherboard with “no video” issue. Also, this fix might work for the following HP/Compaq motherboards: HP Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000, Compaq Presario V3000 and probably some other models. WARNING! This repair might be … Continued
How to disassemble keyboard
In this guide I show how to disassemble a laptop keyboard. I’m doing it for fun just to see how it’s built. I’m taking apart a damaged one and have no intention to use it in the future.
How to fix broken keyboard connector
In this guide I explains how to fix a broken keyboard connector on a laptop motherboard. The connector is a very delicate mechanism. It’s very easy to get it damaged if you apply too much force while trying to unlock … Continued
How to fix hardware problems
In this guide I show how to work around some common laptop hardware problems without taking it apart. 1. Network port failure. Most motherboards have the network port permanently attached. If the network port fails (I’m talking about hardware, not … Continued
How to test screen inverter
In this post I explain how I test the inverter board in a laptop. The inverter failure is very similar to the backlight lamp failure. In both cases the screen gets very dark and the image becomes very faint, barely … Continued
How to modify damaged DC jack
In this guide I explain how to modify damaged DC jack. While replacing the DC jack a few days ago I accidentally damaged one of the thermals on the motherboard. I pulled out the internal copper coating (I name it a sleeve) from … Continued
Installing USB Bluetooth adapter inside
Here’s how I installed an external USB Bluetooth adapter inside my laptop case. My old computer wasn’t Bluetooth ready, it didn’t have the internal connector and antenna for it. I decided to modify my USB dongle and move it inside … Continued
New screen installed but not working
If you installed a new screen into the laptop and for some reason it doesn’t work, there may be a few things you could have done wrong. Lets figure out step-by-step how to troubleshoot and and fix the problem. First … Continued
Battery not charging if connector moved
This laptop has a power problem. The battery stops charging when I move the AC adapter connector inside the jack. When the connector or power cord moved, the battery charge LED light on the front goes on and off. Let’s … Continued
Laptop is dead. How to troubleshoot.
In this post I’ll explain how to troubleshoot a dead laptop and find the problem. The following troubleshooting tips are not model and brand specific. Let’s take a look at different failure scenarios. Example 1. The computer is absolutely dead. … Continued