30 Days

This project involves 30 repairs over a period of time. It is my attempt to show some of the most common repairs of laptop failures. And to provide solutions and clues for less experienced techs. By sharing my experience, your experience should be easier, since most of the common issues will be addressed. Hopefully you will be able to better understand, Why Things Fail.

Some days it will be slow, I will present some of the most challenging classic repairs from 2008. These will be nightmare repairs where most tech's give up. And can be found on eBay as a bargain, if you know what the problem is. But note, I cannot guarantee that this is the only problem that exhibits "Dead System/No Lights" so be prudent in choosing.
Jan 1, 2009 Toshiba A75        DC Jack Jan 16, 2009  
Jan 2, 2009 Compaq 6735p - Dead  Jan 17, 2009  
Jan 3, 2009 Averatec 6320 -   DC Jack  Jan 18, 2009  
Jan 4, 2009 Dell Inspiron 5150 - Dead Jan 19, 2009  
Jan 5, 2009 eMachine w340ua -Part 1 Jan 20, 2009  
Jan 6, 2009 Classic - Dell 1150 Fan Issue Jan 21, 2009  
Jan 7, 2009
Jan 7, 2009		 Toshiba M115        
Dell Latitude D505 - Short		 Jan 22, 2009  
Jan 8, 2009 Dell Inspiron 1000 -DC Jack + Jan 23, 2009  
Jan 9, 2009   Jan 24, 2009  
Jan 10, 2009   Jan 25, 2009 HP ZE2000 Dead No Power
Jan 11, 2009   Jan 26, 2009  
Jan 12, 2009   Jan 27, 2009  
Jan 13, 2009   Jan 28, 2009  
Jan 14, 2009   Jan 29, 2009  
Jan 15, 2009   Jan 30, 2009  
The information provided here is intended for instructional use only. and  In no way intended to be a replacement for the manufacturer specifications, even when shortsighted or defective. Though it could be considered an alternative, it is up to the individual technician that is making the repair to decide, should I too use this method. And repair work should be done by qualified technician, this is not for the novice or amateur.
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