A laptop is one of the most convenient and indispensable tools at work. With it, you can spend a lot of different operations, from filling out documents and preparing training materials to watching your favorite movies and listening to music. In the process of long-term use and lack of proper care, large amounts of dust and dirt accumulate on the surface.
Crumbs and other food particles may remain inside the case. Such pollution significantly reduces the performance of the device. In order to conduct a competent and thorough cleaning of external and internal parts, the laptop needs to be disassembled. The process should be carried out in compliance with several rules and recommendations, described in detail in this article.
Self opening or service center
This question is one of the most important and relevant for each user. The laptop has a more complex design, compared with a desktop computer. With a large accumulation of dust or strong overheating of internal parts, the system unit is easy to disassemble and clean. In a portable device, the arrangement of components differs from a household appliance, which complicates the process.
In the absence of the necessary skills and knowledge, an independent autopsy can be performed in some cases. For example, the inner surface is clogged with dust or crumbs. In most cases, this leads to a slight overheating of the system and jamming of the keyboard buttons. In this case, the purification process can be managed independently, without the help of specialists.
In most situations, the deterioration of work and regular overheating associated with the need to replace the thermal paste, and sometimes the cooling system. It is rather difficult to cope with such a process on your own without having the required skills. The best option would be to contact the service center. Specialists of the company will conduct a complete diagnosis, repair work and the replacement of necessary parts.
Similar actions are recommended to take in case of accidental damage to the keyboard. In the process of using this component of the laptop may suffer from spilled liquid or fallen food. Many models are not amenable to cleaning, and need to be completely eliminated and replace the buttons. In this case, the work is better to entrust the professionals.
Note:It should be remembered that when self-opening the case of the device, the user loses the warranty from the manufacturer. If any component is accidentally damaged, it will be necessary for the owner to pay for the replacement and repair.
Instructions for self disassembly
The process of opening and parsing is carried out in several stages. The first step is to prepare the required tools and materials necessary for the work.
Training:
- a laptop;
- crosshead screwdriver;
- napkins;
- small capacity;
- paper;
- marker or pen.
Disassembly should be carried out on a flat solid surface in a well-lit room. A suitable choice would be a desk located by the window.
Reference:It should be noted that the disassembly process on some models may differ from that described. In most cases it depends on the manufacturer. For competent work, you should carefully read the attached instructions.
At the initial stage, you will need to disconnect the device from the power supply and wait until it is completely turned off. After turning off the laptop turns over the back panel up, placed on the desk. With the help of a Phillips thin screwdriver, the bolts that secure the back cover are unscrewed. Bolts themselves can be removed in a small container prepared in advance. This will help not to lose the necessary components.
After removing the back panel, remove the battery - the battery. This will help to completely disconnect the household appliance. To remove, pull the button to the side and gently remove the battery.
The next step is to remove the hard drive and RAM. They are protected by special covers that hold the bolts from four (sometimes from two) sides. When disassembling should consider a few important points. Many manufacturers put a kind of protection - rings, located on the inside of the lid. This eliminates the possibility of complete unscrewing of the bolts. Such protection will protect the owner from accidental loss. In another case, you may encounter the location of one of the bolts on both covers. With this design, the hard disk protection elements also hold the lid of the RAM. In this case, you need to unscrew all the bolts at once, and the covers are removed at the same time.
After removing the retention components and removing the covers, you can remove the disk and RAM. Drive a light movement should be sent from the connector, and then gently pull up. RAM is retained with special locks. To extract it, you will need to gently push these latches apart and pull out the RAM card. After removing the RAM raises the memory bar. Its elimination takes place without any obstacles.
Attention:clamps should be pushed open simultaneously.
After removing the memory strip, you can pull out the WI-FI module. To do this, gently pull out the contacts of the retaining grooves, unscrew the bolts. After carrying out the necessary manipulations, the board can be pulled out.
At this stage, you can begin to completely eliminate all the bolts that hold both halves of the laptop. Here you should carefully examine the surface of the device, since many elements can be hidden and placed under the legs or stickers. In the absence of a complete inspection, the elements may be torn off, which will require re-gluing. In case of violation of the integrity of the nuts, bolts or stickers, the laptop is automatically removed from the guarantee.
The case itself is held by special clips or pins. These latches are not resistant to damage. With careless action to break them is very simple. To simplify the process, the surface of the case can be slightly hooked with a thin screwdriver, and then all the clamps can be opened.
Important:care must be taken when working to avoid possible damage or breakage of the case.
After disassembling the case, remove all buttons, pull out the contacts and wires. If it is necessary to remove the monitor, both loops are also pulled out. The monitor itself can be mounted on one or two bolts, which are fixed with a screwdriver. Some manufacturers mount the monitor on three bolts located on both sides.
Under the monitor is the motherboard, which is also fastened with bolts. After twisting them, the board can be pulled out. On the reverse side of the board is the cooling system. The fan is removed after removing the retaining elements.
At the end of the process, it is recommended to thoroughly wipe all components of the disassembled notebook with wipes to remove accumulated dust and dirt.
Basic security measures
- It is recommended to fix each step of the technological process (disassembly) on a camera or mobile phone. When assembling, many users are faced with the remaining fasteners. Photos of each process will help to avoid the situation.
- Paper and pen will help to remember the exact purpose of each bolt. Elements in each case may differ, have a different shape and size. Mounts can be placed in categories and sign their appointment.
- Care and accuracy is one of the most important requirements when disassembling a home appliance. The covers should not be pulled; the surface itself must be carefully checked for hidden fastenings before removal. If the surface does not rise, you should completely check the case to determine the problem.
- Plastic parts have a fragile structure. When removing plastic, avoid scratches and cracks. If possible, work should preferably be carried out without the use of a screwdriver.
Conclusion
The laptop is more portable as compared to the usual personal computer. If necessary, the device can be taken with you on a trip, to work or study. Over time, the casing and the inner surface become polluted, which causes a decrease in performance. If you follow all the recommendations and rules, you can disassemble and clean your laptop at home.
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