[TriLUG] OT: Dell laptop model PP06-L

[Jeff Groves]

I've never had to use any special tools to open-up and work on Dell laptops.

All you need is a set of jewler's screwdrivers...  I think most everything uses a phillips head.

You just have to be patient with the disassembly.  Most of them require you to remove the 
keyboard before you can get to the last couple of screws that allow you to crack the case open.

If you're patient and keep a mental note of where all the screws go and where all of the 
ribbon cables connect, you should be OK.  Take your time the first time though.  What you 
think is something that is stuck and needs to be forced probably isn't -- you just haven't 
found that last elusive screw to remove.

Jeff G.

Greg Brown wrote:
> My wife works with a guy who owns a dead Dell P4 model PP06-L (big, 
> giant beastly tank of a laptop).  The motherboard is dead and he says 
> that he can get a new one from Dell for a reasonable price.  He has 
> asked me to replace the motherboard for him.  I have never opened a dell 
> laptop.  Is this something I want to even attempt?  I have a feeling I'm 
> going to have to deal with special tools, etc.  I was just curious if 
> anyone had ever tried this before.
> 
> Greg
> 

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