Current state of one of my laptops

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:45 pm

Fan was going out on laptop. Nearly the entire computer had to be disassembled. You would think they could make it a little easier. Pic's in next post.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:47 pm

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:48 pm

Lets see if it is ever workable again.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:51 pm

Is the chrome colour domed thing an old style valve ?

Post by **spot** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:56 pm

You took the CPU out!!!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:57 pm

spot;1393691 wrote: You took the CPU out!!!

Umm, yes. Is that going to be a problem? The directions told me too. Damn now you got me freaking out.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:58 pm

Bruv;1393688 wrote: Is the chrome colour domed thing an old style valve ?

Light reflection off a clip board.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:59 pm

Bruv;1393688 wrote: Is the chrome colour domed thing an old style valve ?

Oh wait, I think you are talking about my salt grinder. Just realized it was on my desk.

Post by **spot** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:02 pm

YZGI;1393692 wrote: Umm, yes. Is that going to be a problem? The directions told me too. Damn now you got me freaking out.They may have been directions on how to strip the machine but it's a step beyond removing the fan.

It'll all go back together easily enough, just make sure you put the right screw size back into each hole. Either Dell mark the holes properly or the notes you made while dismantling will tell you.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:03 pm

YZGI;1393693 wrote: Light reflection off a clip board.

No......first picture, top left......could be a flask of some kind....or a cafetier............ without a plunger

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:04 pm

YZGI;1393694 wrote: Oh wait, I think you are talking about my salt grinder. Just realized it was on my desk.

Disregard my other post......and cut back on the salt

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:04 pm

spot;1393697 wrote: They may have been directions on how to strip the machine but it's a step beyond removing the fan.

It'll all go back together easily enough, just make sure you put the right screw size back into each hole. Either Dell mark the holes properly or the notes you made while dismantling will tell you.

I went step by step according to the Dell directions, removing the system board was step 14. Removing fan step 16.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:05 pm

spot;1393697 wrote: .......... or the notes you made while dismantling will tell you.

You DID take notes right ?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:05 pm

This is where I got the info:

Documentation

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:06 pm

Bruv;1393701 wrote: You DID take notes right ?

Umm, mental notes. But I have screws seperated sort of by size and location.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:09 pm

YZGI;1393703 wrote: Umm, mental notes. But I have screws seperated sort of by size and location.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Post by **spot** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:10 pm

YZGI;1393702 wrote: This is where I got the info:

Documentation

And where in that lot does it say take the CPU off the system board. I can't find such an instruction anywhere.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:13 pm

spot;1393706 wrote: And where in that lot does it say take the CPU off the system board. I can't find such an instruction anywhere.

Where is the "Head slap" smiley when you want it ?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:15 pm

spot;1393706 wrote: And where in that lot does it say take the CPU off the system board. I can't find such an instruction anywhere.

Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

Remove the hard drive. See Removing the Hard Drive.

Remove the optical drive. See Removing the Optical Drive.

Remove the memory module. See Removing the Memory Module.

Remove the Mini PCI card. See Removing the Mini PCI Card.

Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. See Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly.

Remove the microprocessor. See Removing the Microprocessor Module.

Remove the hinge cover. See Removing the Hinge Cover.

Remove the keyboard. See Removing the Keyboard.

Remove the display assembly. See Removing the Display Assembly.

Remove the palm rest. See Removing the Palm Rest.

Remove the modem. See Removing the Modem.

Remove the speakers connector. See Removing the Speakers.

Remove the system board. See Removing the System Board.

Disconnect the the fan power cable from the system board.

Turn the system board over and remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws

I did as this said to do. Maybe I didn't remove the CPU. I know it had me take out the hard drive and system board. I don't think I removed anything but what it told me to remove.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:17 pm

Bruv;1393708 wrote: Where is the "Head slap" smiley when you want it ?

I must admit, my wife asked me what I was laughing about after I read this post.:-5:-5:-5:-5:-5:-5:-5:-5

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:19 pm

Bruv;1393699 wrote: Disregard my other post......and cut back on the salt

I'll need to now, Spot has my blood pressure rising. All my confidence at trying to save $100.00 by doing it myself is quickly waning.

Post by **spot** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:19 pm

YZGI;1393709 wrote: I did as this said to do. Maybe I didn't remove the CPU. I know it had me take out the hard drive and system board. I don't think I removed anything but what it told me to remove.You see that big white square thing with 250 pinholes next to the big round hole in the system board? You notice it currently has nothing slotted into it? The nothing it has slotted into it is the CPU with the 250 pins.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:28 pm

spot;1393712 wrote: You see that big white square thing with 250 pinholes next to the big round hole in the system board? You notice it currently has nothing slotted into it? The nothing it has slotted into it is the CPU with the 250 pins.

I suggest you stick it all in a jiffy bag and UPS it to Spot

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:29 pm

spot;1393712 wrote: You see that big white square thing with 250 pinholes next to the big round hole in the system board? You notice it currently has nothing slotted into it? The nothing it has slotted into it is the CPU with the 250 pins.

I'm just trying to work out what the microprocessor was that it told him to remove - it looks far too small to be the CPU and looks to be accessible from outside the case?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:29 pm

spot;1393712 wrote: You see that big white square thing with 250 pinholes next to the big round hole in the system board? You notice it currently has nothing slotted into it? The nothing it has slotted into it is the CPU with the 250 pins.

And the putting back together adventure begins.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue May 15, 2012 2:34 pm

YZGI;1393721 wrote: And the putting back together adventure begins.

Good luck - and remember, if you have to force it, it probably doesn't go that way

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:11 pm

There's no way you're coming to my house now.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:12 pm

So far so good. It seems to be working ok. Tommorrow I will try and figure out where the extra screws go. I think I forgot to put some in the systems board.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:15 pm

YZGI;1393734 wrote: So far so good. It seems to be working ok. Tommorrow I will try and figure out where the extra screws go. I think I forgot to put some in the systems board.

Congratulations on a job well done - if it works then it didn't really need those left over screws

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:15 pm

Bryn Mawr;1393720 wrote: I'm just trying to work out what the microprocessor was that it told him to remove - it looks far too small to be the CPU and looks to be accessible from outside the case?

I think Spot was toying with me. Enjoy the laugh Spot. I sure did when it started working.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:20 pm

YZGI;1393734 wrote: So far so good. It seems to be working ok. Tommorrow I will try and figure out where the extra screws go. I think I forgot to put some in the systems board.

Oh Well done Wisey.... I'm Impressed now !!!!!!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:20 pm

YZGI;1393737 wrote: I think Spot was toying with me. Enjoy the laugh Spot. I sure did when it started working.

I must say that I've never had to remove the CPU in any machine I've stripped down unless it is to replace the CPU - it's just an additional risk for no good purpose. Likewise, I've never had to update the BIOS just because I've replaced the CPU either.

Having said that, if it works, don't knock it.

Post by **spot** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:26 pm

I don't recall ever putting a laptop back together and not having screws left over, they breed once they're put promiscuously together into a cup.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:45 pm

spot;1393743 wrote: I don't recall ever putting a laptop back together and not having screws left over, they breed once they're put promiscuously together into a cup.

Hence my description of them afterwards

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Wed May 16, 2012 4:13 am

YZGI;1393737 wrote: I think Spot was toying with me.

I always think Spot is toying with us all.

Don't you feel good now though ?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:23 am

oscar;1393740 wrote: Oh Well done Wisey.... I'm Impressed now !!!!!!

Bryn Mawr;1393741 wrote: I must say that I've never had to remove the CPU in any machine I've stripped down unless it is to replace the CPU - it's just an additional risk for no good purpose. Likewise, I've never had to update the BIOS just because I've replaced the CPU either.

Having said that, if it works, don't knock it.

spot;1393743 wrote: I don't recall ever putting a laptop back together and not having screws left over, they breed once they're put promiscuously together into a cup.

Bryn Mawr;1393747 wrote: Hence my description of them afterwards

Bruv;1393763 wrote: I always think Spot is toying with us all.

Don't you feel good now though ?

Thanks all for the help, laughs, and encouragement. This morning I pulled the keyboard back out and found where the screws went. Working fine now. I still can't believe that it has to come so far apart just to replace the fan motor.

Post by **spot** » Wed May 16, 2012 6:37 am

I replaced the power socket of an Acer Aspire 7520 a while back and that had to strip back to the same extent, with the system board out. The lesson is that if you want to work inside a PC then desktops are designed to make it quick and simple and laptops aren't. Once you get over the nerves, though, both are possible. I prefer laptops these days, they weigh less.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed May 16, 2012 11:52 am

spot;1393769 wrote: I replaced the power socket of an Acer Aspire 7520 a while back and that had to strip back to the same extent, with the system board out. The lesson is that if you want to work inside a PC then desktops are designed to make it quick and simple and laptops aren't. Once you get over the nerves, though, both are possible. I prefer laptops these days, they weigh less.

Too much heat, too little space and too many compromises