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Title: Laptop Question
Post by: Raptor on December 03, 2009, 04:35:21 PM
ok so I feel comfortable taking apart desktop towers, replacing parts, etc (built the one I am using now).

However I need to know if it's possible to upgrade laptops? Doing some digging I found that memory and batteries are easy, however what about hard drives? Also the laptop I am thinking of refurbishing is in need of a new keyboard, where would I find a good replacement keyboard?
Title: Re: Laptop Question
Post by: Ruler2 on December 03, 2009, 04:38:32 PM
hard drives shouldn't be much of a problem, just slip em in and out, but you need to make sure everything fits right
Title: Re: Laptop Question
Post by: Spikes on December 03, 2009, 04:39:53 PM
Depending on the model of laptop...my old Inspiron 6000's HD had 1 or two screws and it slid out.
Title: Re: Laptop Question
Post by: Raptor on December 03, 2009, 04:56:39 PM
For a HP Pavilion dv6000:
looking at adding 1gb RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148165&cm_re=1gb_DDR2_SDRAM-_-20-148-165-_-Product
Found the keyboard on e-bay for $13 with a 6 month warranty.
Hard Drive is not a major issue at the moment, but going to keep my eyes on the look out.

I found a walk through specifically for this computer so that is very useful/
http://www.insidemylaptop.com/take-apart-hp-pavilion-dv6000-laptop/
Title: Re: Laptop Question
Post by: Spikes on December 03, 2009, 04:58:11 PM
http://www.insidemylaptop.com/take-apart-hp-pavilion-dv6000-laptop/
Check this link out, may help you a bit with the HDD and keyboard.

Oops...didn't read the post all the way through.  :o
Title: Re: Laptop Question
Post by: Raptor on December 03, 2009, 05:07:23 PM
http://www.insidemylaptop.com/take-apart-hp-pavilion-dv6000-laptop/
Check this link out, may help you a bit with the HDD and keyboard.

Oops...didn't read the post all the way through.  :o
:lol :aok