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Laptop Hard Drives

When buying a laptop-or selling one -or fixing-note the different kinds of hard drives.

Laptops before 2005 mostlly used IDE hard drives. These are not manufactured on a large basis anyone and are found in Pentium M and older laptops plus a few 2005/2006 dual cores.
-Its hard to find any above 40gb and very hard abover 80gb
-More expensive than SATA hard drive. A 320gb sata costs like $25 to $35 used. A 320GB IDE costs like $150 used.
-They are more delicate than SATA because of the Pins.

When your clients complain that the Pentium M has a small 40gb hard-explain why.
SATA Hard Drives.

All laptops after 2006 use SATA

1.8 hard drives-these are smaller than the 2.5" IDE and SATA and are usually found in small laptops like HP nc2400 and some netbooks

Solid State Hard Drives (SSD): These are more expensive and transfer data much quicker. Windows can boot in less than 10 seconds with a solid state hard drive. If you see an i3 laptop with 64gb solid state hard drive-dont disregard the size-respect the faster speed!

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crudedude: don't know if they're special specs or part numbers to look out for but these are what I found.

http://wap.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=171111402674&emvAD=291x306&sv=HP%20G62%20motherboard&emvcc=0&nbcol=0%7Cnull

http://wap.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=390555985186&emvAD=291x306&sv=HP%20G62%20motherboard&emvcc=0&nbcol=0%7Cnull

Good job @Crudedude!!!

if you are into selling laptops-you need to add These Skills to what you know. It will give increase your present income 10 fold.

1) How to upgrade/change hard drive and memory in a laptop.
2) How to change screens
3) How to How to change keyboards
4) How to fix keyboards
5) How to fix motherboards

You can earn more profit from any of these skills than even selling a laptop.

EXAMPLE 1: Changing the Screen of a Compaq CQ60 Laptop. Source: www.insidemylaptop.com

How to replace damaged LCD screen on a Compaq Presario CQ56 and HP G56 laptops.

Compaq Presario CQ56 abd HP G56 are similar models with different names.

As you see, in the LCD was cracked badly.


Before you start, make sure the computer is turned off.

STEP 1.

Unlock and remove the laptop battery.

STEP 2.

Using a sharp object remove one screw cover located in the lower left corner of the display bezel.

STEP 3.

Remove one more cover located in the lower right corner of the bezel.

STEP 4.

Now remove both screws found under those covers.

You’ll have to use a very small Phillips screwdriver.

The screwdriver will not engage the screw at the correct angle but it’s still possible to remove the screw.

STEP 5.

Carefully insert your fingers under the bezel on the top of the display.

Wiggle the bezel to separate it from the display cover.

STEP 6.

You can use a guitar pick to separate the bezel.

STEP 7.

Continue separating the bezel on the top and bottom sides of the display assembly.

STEP 8.

The screen bezel has been removed from the display assembly.

STEP 9.

Remove two screws securing the LCD mounting brackets on the top side of the display assembly.

STEP 10.

Loosen (do not remove completely) screws secufing the left display hinge.

STEP 11.

Loosen screws securing the right display hinge.

STEP 12.

Separate the LCD assembly from the display back cover just enough to access two screws on the side.

Remove two screws from the right mounting bracket.

STEP 13.

Remove two more screws from the left mounting bracket.

STEP 14.

Separate the LCD from the display back cover and place it the front side down on the keyboard.

STEP 15.

Now you can access the display cable on the back.

Remove clear tape securing the connection.

STEP 16.

Unplug the display cable.

STEP 17.

Now you can remove the damaged LCD screen completely and replace it with a new one.

Assemble the laptop following all disassembly steps in the reverse direction.

You can find a new replacement screen using the original model number.

The model number printed on the back side.

In my Compaq Presario CQ56 I had the following screen installed: LP156WH2 (TL)(QB).

pman06: Mail sent, please check.

Replied.

yhellow: @lagtech I need HP G62 mother board. Help me check so dt I can send money 2day

There are different kinds like the one below. Price varies from $50 to $120. Some intel-some AMD.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-G62-Laptop-Motherboard-Intel-Socket-478-616449-001-/361023272206?pt=Motherboards&hash=item540ea9f50e

@Respect-

BB paid for on Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BlackBerry-Bold-9930-Black-Verizon-Good-phone-/400755201135?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jSZM%252FssEXmKGi16gMpdni%252Btg3lk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

pman06: Not mine yet o

Please re-resend. No unread or unreplied emails here.

Bidexluv: This is labeke reporting for ilorin. Contact me for cheap US used laptops.Team lagtech.
Note: you have to make 50percent payment before wednesday shippment and balance up when it arrives.

Wow...this is great!!!

All mails replied.

muideeno: . Does it have wifi & LAN?

Yes -ALL OUR LAPTOPS have Wifi and LAN-whether 2001 Pentium 3 or 2014 Intel Core i7.

EUGENE4GOO: Does it has webcam? I need a deal like this with webcam. If possible, with 160GB HDD

Yes it has webcam. 95% of netbooks have webcams.

papiforreal: sent u mail sir

Checking emails and bbm messages now.

coolted: lovely

can I get a Laptop HP,Compaq, dell, etc with good specs.
corei5
4gb ram
200gb hdd and and above
webcam/blue toot
good 5hrs battery
DVD w/r
all at 50k

whatsapp me at +2348035835688

Yes-but we have no i5 in stock as of today. We may have later in the week.
Check Craigslist to see if you can see any for $200 or under.

ariyebaba: Thanks a Million !

What is my total bill ?

For now-will say 7k.

HP EliteBook 2530P Laptop
Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows 7
160GB Hard Drive
3GB RAM
Wireless
FingerPrint Reader
Night Light

30k.

For Sale:
Dell Latitude 2120 Netbook
Windows 7
2GB RAM
160GB Hard Drive
Webcam
Media Card Reader

Plus External DVD Drive & Bag

25k

ariyebaba: Lagtech, update on the iBooks n the chargers.

The chargers: I have have answered you twice previously. I got them 3 weeks ago.
iBooks-I have fixed all the bad ones.

Acer Aspire One NetBook-2GB RAM-120GB HD-Webcam-Windows 7 : 20K

Nostalgia21: sir, i've replied your mail.. You now have a new acc?. Uba bank is far from me.

Ignore the UBA account-use the GTB

For Sale:
Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop with backlit keyboard in good condition.
2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows 7 Professional
6GB RAM
320GB Hard Drive
Internal Wireless
DVD Drive
Comes with charger and good battery.

30k.

@Drsylvester-your iphone arrived today.

@Confluence.
Total of 9 Minis in. Another 20-will be evaluated.
This is the HP Mini 1151nr-There are about 5 of these in the 9.

fashrola: Lagtech i just ordered a Blackberry Z10 battery (1pc) to your address... You go still charge shipping for that one?

Item No: 360939807167

Bro-there is always a little charge. You will be surprised at the costs we encounter-14k to buy shipping materials, petrol to shippers office, transport to pick items when they land, money for customs (if its USPS).

Will expect.

papiforreal: christ- iam realy sorry bout that sir.
Do you have any in you Lagos office, with some good specifications that can be sent as soon as possibe? Have seen some of the laptops you posted in nairavault, i3 is ok sef. My client is actually desperately in need of system, he is starting his computer program this week.

I sent you an email.

Xtfield: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A HARDWORKING, TRUSTWORTHY AND CARING MAN - OUR OWN JIMMY. WISHING YOU MANY MORE YEARS OF FRUITFUL SERVICE TO HUMANITY. Now all on this thread are invited to a super birthday bash honour in honour of our own Jimmy. Venue is Christfield Private School Ado Ekiti. Date is 18/8/14 @ 11am. Special Guest is JIMMY. Chairman na LAGTECH. Be ready to pay 30k fine if you do not attend. For account details check first page of this thread.

For real sir? Make I go book ticket for Delta flight. Hope there is Airport in Ado Ekiti?

Damolux01: I'm always mesmerised by your business mind...that's perfect bro! 9 to 12 days delivery to lagos? If yes. Good! But what about clearing sir?

No-nothing new really. 9 to 12 days is the average from our shippers-its just that when one or two items get delayed and we have to deal with the complaints-it seems thats how every item is delayed. For example -I know your Dell has taken ages-but your HP Mini took only 3 days to land in Lagos and Jimmy picked up by the 5th day.

biz2get: LAGTECH Update?? New Week...

Our items land tomorrow and will be picked up between Friday and next week. We will contact all customers 24 hours before pick up.

NnamdiN: Oga jimmy your boy dey hail o, happy birthday sir

lagtech my birthday is june 16th 2015, do i get a gift now?

@Nnamdin-we will celebrate it in arrears.