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--- computerclub:helpcenter:misteakshappen:laptop_hell [2019/09/18 17:39] – jbabcock
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-====== The opposite of laptop heaven or ======
+====== The opposite of laptop heaven or\\
 Working on a Laptop from the other place
-)<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>Find and read the Maintenance and Service manual for the device you’re working on.</font>
+======   ======
+) Find and read the Maintenance and Service manual for the device you’re working on.\\
+I used the internet to find manuals for the device in question.\\
+This example was a HP pavilion 14z-n100 which was found on the back plate of the unit.\\
+I used that as the search string in Google. From this I found the User Manual and the\\
+first entry I saw was:
+<code>
+</code>
-a.<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>I used the internet to find manuals for the device in question.  This example was a HP pavilion 14z-n100 which was found on the back plate of the unit.  I used that as the search string in Google.  From this I found the User Manual and the first entry I saw was:\\
 HP Pavilion 14 Notebook PC\\
 HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14 Notebook PC\\
 Maintenance and Service Guide\\
-I assumed this was the correct manual due to search and the diagrams match the PC I was working on.</font>
+I assumed this was the correct manual due to search and the diagrams match the PC I was working on.
+<code>
+ b.This manual had a section on “removal of the Hard Drive” and as that was what I was interested in that is what I focused on. The first page showed:\\
+</code>
-b.<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>This manual had a section on “removal of the Hard Drive” and as that was what I was interested in that is what I focused on.  The first page showed:\\
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-Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:\\
+Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
-.  Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.\\
-.  Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.\\
+<code>
-.  Disconnect all external devices from the computer.\\
+. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.\\
-.  Remove the battery (see Battery on page 42), and then remove the following components:\\
+. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.\\
-a.            Service door (see Service door on page 43)\\
+. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.\\
-b.            Memory module (see Memory module on page 45)\\
+. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 42), and then remove the following components:\\
-c.             WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 47)\\
+. Service door (see Service door on page 43)\\
-d.            Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 49)\\
+. Memory module (see Memory module on page 45)\\
-e.            Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 55)\\
+. WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 47)\\
-f.             Top cover (see Top cover on page 59)</font>\\
+. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 49)\\
-\\
+. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 55)\\
-c.<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>As the system was not working when reassembled, I work through the process slowly and methodically to ensure all steps were followed exactly as stated.  This showed me the two screws from the WLAN and the USB card were exchanged with one another and it mattered as they both were ground connections for the cards.  I exchanged the two screws and they seated correctly.  When the unit was reassembled it work first time.</font>
+. Top cover (see Top cover on page 59)\\
+</code>
+<code>
+ c.  As the system was not working when reassembled, I work through the process slowly and methodically to ensure all steps were followed exactly as stated. This showed me the two screws from the WLAN and the USB card were exchanged with one another and it mattered as they both were ground connections for the cards. I exchanged the two screws and they seated correctly. When the unit was reassembled it work first time.
+</code>
-)<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>Keep parts (screws and cards) removed separate and under control.  Don’t intermingle them.</font>
+<code>
+)  Keep parts (screws and cards) removed separate and under control. Don’t intermingle them.
+</code>
-a.<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>I used different location on the table as the separation of the parts which had been intermingled.  A weekly pill holder (AM/PM) give 14 compartments I find useful for screw isolation and control.</font>
+<code>
+)  I used different location on the table as the separation of the parts which had been intermingled. A weekly pill holder (AM/PM) give 14 compartments I find useful for screw isolation and control.
+</code>
-b.<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>The HP manual states that electrostatic discharge (ESD) is discussed.  This is my fear as to strong magnetic fields as well.  They do suggest a magnetic screwdriver for use in the manual.</font>
+<code>
+c.   The HP manual states that electrostatic discharge (ESD) is discussed. This is my fear as to strong magnetic fields as well. They do suggest a magnetic screwdriver for use in the manual.
+</code>
-c.<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>Frequently you can determine the correct orientation of the parts from the diagrams in the manual, in this case the SSD replacement part was installed upside down and this could be determined by the cord connection to the device in the diagram from the manual.  In this case the SSD in the hard drive carrier was not important however as the cord was long enough to reach when reversed.</font>
+d. Frequently you can determine the correct orientation of the parts from the diagrams in the manual, in this case the SSD replacement part was installed upside down and this could be determined by the cord connection to the device in the diagram from the manual. In this case the SSD in the hard drive carrier was not important however as the cord was long enough to reach when reversed.
-)<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>Ensure the correct screw is used for the correct connection.  The order of replacement can be important and should be followed from the manual.</font>
+<code>
+)  Ensure the correct screw is used for the correct connection. The order of replacement can be important and should be followed from the manual.
+</code>
-<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit>In conclusion, the two screws that appeared identical were not. In this case it mattered for completion of circuits.  Following faithfully a set procedure can help the technician to keep the circuits straight and working.</font>
+In conclusion, the two screws that appeared identical were not. In this case it mattered for completion of circuits. Following faithfully a set procedure can help the technician to keep the circuits straight and working.
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