A laptop
case isn't like a normal computer case,
opening one can be an adventure.
Having worked on Compaq, Dell, HP, and IBM laptops all the cases are opened
differently and are all difficult to crack.
Disassembly of a laptop or to take apart laptop computer case unfortunately is a
time consuming process, and you must exercise caution when opening the
case or you may have to replace the broken parts of the
case. Most have screws located under the
battery, keyboard, and in the hard drive bay. In addition if you have to remove
the video screen you will have to be extremely careful to not tear the ribbon
cable for the screen.
You will need a lot of open space and a container for small screws and parts.
A magnet or magnetic screw driver is useful for getting the small screws out of
recess or wells that the screws drop into. Another tool that is very use full is
a thin plastic putty knife (I will tell you why shortly). If you have an exacto
knife you can use it to remove the little covers over some of the screws, these
little plastic covers are coated with an adhesive on the back to keep them in
place, I put them on a piece of paper with just enough force to keep them from
falling off. This will keep the adhesive intact for replacing them when you put
you computer back together.
Once you have all the screws out of the case, take
your plastic putty knife and find a spot where you can insert it in between the
bottom and top halves of the case,
gently work it along to 'crack' the case apart. To keep it
from closing you can put a flat head screw drivers in strategic points to keep
the case from closing back up.
Now that you have it open you can proceed with your repair/replacement.
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your plastic putty knife and find a spot where you can insert it in between the
bottom and top halves of the case,
gently work it along to 'crack' the case apart. To keep it
from closing you can put a flat head screw drivers in strategic points to keep
the case from closing back up.
