Questions tagged [spare-parts]
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What can I do with a bunch of old 1GB/512MB DDR2 RAM sticks?
I've been a parts-hoarder for too long, and buy stuff when I shouldn't. As a result, I have a whole bunch of relatively small denominations of RAM lying around. I've got like 10 or 12 SO-DIMM laptop DDR2 sticks at 512MB, about the same amount of…
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What should I do with my old memory?
I just replaced the 2 1GB DIMMs in my MacBook Pro with 2 x 2GB DIMMs. What can I do with the old memory?
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What are the standard system unit case screw use?
I am planning to build a system unit using second-hand parts.
But these second-hand parts don't come with screws so I am thinking of buying a set but there are so many to choose from.
What is the screw used for each part?
Motherboard
HDD…
dcangulo
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Laptop battery replacement (MSI)
So I bought a used (almost new) MSI laptop two weeks ago. It is a GP62MVR-7RF Leopard Pro.
Everything is looking great on the outside and is doing great on the inside. There is one problem, obviously: the battery discharges quite quickly.
I want to…
Mathis
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How can I find the correct part for a replacement keyboard for an LG laptop
My daughter's laptop (an LG 13U70P) has an A key that broke off. (The base part that connects it is broken.) I've replaced laptop keyboards before, but it's been a while.
Just finding the correct keyboard replacement part to order has been a pain. …
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HP Envy 13t (2019) Hinge Mechanism Issues
I bought an HP Envy 13t (2019 edition) laptop in September 2019, in the US.
Before purchase, I called HP Customer Service to find out whether the first year of warranty would be internationally covered, since I live in India, and I was assured this…
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Mabook Pro: replace with display assembly from later model possible?
Can the display assembly in a MacBook Pro 15" late 2008 ( MacBookPro5,1) be replaced with a display assembly from a later model with identical Model Number A1286 and size (15.4")?
The APN for the MacBookPro5,1 is 661-4837 or 661-5091.
Later A1286…
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Where can I get a power adapter for a Visioneer 4400 USB scanner?
My parents have a reasonably ancient Visioneer 4400 USB scanner. The power supply has died. (I figured this out because I have a hard drive enclosure with a very similar power supply, and it worked.)
Where can I find a replacement one?
Paul D. Waite
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Replacing Laptop parts, what/how to search for
Recently my laptop needed some attention; the plastic lid and the front plastic were replaced (the plastic part that holds the monitor in place secured to the hinges). This got me thinking, I need a new fan, and maybe heatsink. I would like to…
