If you need to upgrade your laptop to a Blu-ray drive, or your current drive is malfunctioning, you can replace the drive yourself and save money on costly repair bills.

The HP dv6-1000 is a powerful laptop for home or business use, and its construction is tough enough to withstand traveling and heavy use. This doesn’t mean that problems may not arise, however. If your keyboard is malfunctioning or some of the keys are broken, you may wish to replace the keyboard. First, you will [...]

The solid construction of the HP dv6-1000 laptop makes it very resistant to damage, but accidents happen, and if your LCD display has cracked or has some other type of damage, it is probably time to replace it. Before you begin, make sure you have a compatible replacement part, and then follow the instructions below [...]

A laptop is made up of a large number of components that all must function well in order for your computer experience to be complete. Unfortunately, this often means that a single failure in any one component can cause your entire laptop to be out of commission until it is repaired. Here are the top [...]

If your HP G60 laptop has missing or broken keys, or perhaps some of the keys are becoming worn, it may be time to replace the keyboard. Luckily, this is not only a very easy part to replace, but replacement keyboards are inexpensive.

Broken LCD hinges are somewhat of a common problem for the HP Pavilion DV9000 series of laptops. Many users have experienced this issue, which makes the laptop screen difficult to keep in place. The good news is that replacing the LCD hinges is not as difficult as one might expect, and those with a little [...]

When you need support for your HP laptop, or need to inquire about the warranty or repair service, you will most likely be asked for the laptop’s model number and/or its serial number. It is also a good idea to keep these numbers in a safe place in case your laptop is lost or stolen. [...]

The CD or DVD drive of your machine is one of the more fragile components of your machine, by virtue of the wear and tear it commonly suffers with extended use. This drive involves a number of high-speed moving parts in addition highly sensitive and delicate instruments. However, replacing or upgrading this piece of your [...]

One of the most frustrating problems many users face is that random seeming event when your computer simply will not connect to the internet. You can’t tell why, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong, but no matter what you do, your computer just cannot seem to get online. There are however, a few common [...]

Laptop computers are subject to a lot of wear and tear, especially on their moveable parts. The monitor is one of the most used and abused parts of your computer as a result of this, and also its sheer size. Fortunately, it isn’t that hard to find and replace an HP LCD monitor for your [...]

The serial number of an HP laptop or Compaq laptop is a very important number. When the laptop needs service, it is the method the manufacturer uses to determine if it is still under warranty. It can also be the method used to authorize users to download specific software and updates for their laptop. The [...]

Since a laptop CD/DVD/DVDRW drive is one of the components with the most moving parts, it is also more susceptible to problems and failures. If your HP laptop CD/DVD/DVDRW drive seems to be failing or is no longer functioning properly, it is possibly time for a replacement. The good news is that this is one [...]

Upgrading your HP laptop’s memory is one of the best ways to get better performance, and it is also one of the easiest upgrades to make. The procedure may be different for each model, but the same basic instructions apply.

Power consumption is a leading concern of laptop users everywhere and proper use of the power utilities can lessen the load place upon the battery of the laptop. A few simple steps can be taken to preserve and conserve energy. First, if your laptop is capable of it, and it probably is, set the sleep [...]

An LCD laptop removal can seem daunting and unwieldy, but can be performed with a fair amount of ease. Before performing any type of laptop repair, disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery. Locate the five screws holding the bezel of the screen in place and remove them. Gently place your fingers on the [...]

To remove or replace the processor (CPU) in an HP Pavilion zd7000 laptop first turn off the power and remove the battery. This is to prevent electric shock to you and to the components inside the assembly. This process is fairly simple and should not take you much longer than 30 minutes; it is recommended [...]