Laptop Repair Guide | Laptop Repair Tips | Board Level Repair

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Note: when looking for replacement LCD hinges make sure you match the part number. Even the model matches the hinges might not fit. You can usuall find the part number on the hinge itself.

Part Number

Hinges for same series but different model of laptop. For example both of the hinges pictured above are for the Acer 5100 series.

As you can see the screw holes does not align even though the part that goes into the base fits.

To replace the hinges.

1. Remove the LCD screen from the base of the laptop.

2. Remove the LCD bezel.

3. Remove the LCD panel from the LCD back cover.

4. Remoe both hinges.

5. Install the new hinges.

Acer 5100 powers on but no display on screen either LCD or external monitor. POST beep code 1 short, two short beeps tells me that there’s a problem with the video card.
Since the video is integrated onto the motherboard I’ll attemp a reflow and see if that will bring it back to life.

Stuck key error. Confirmed no key is in fact stuck. Keyboard needs to be replaced.


Here we have the replacement keyboard ready.

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Laptop boots pass the logo screen onto a blinking cursor. This can also occur if the master boot record is corrupted. Test the drive first before fixing the MBR.

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If your notebook or netbook  unexpectedly goes into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge.

Follow these steps to recalibrate the battery.

1. Connect your computer to AC power and let the battery charge completely.  
2. Disconnect the AC power and restart your computer.  
3. Completely discharge the battery.  
4. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your computer to AC power.  
5. Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator indicates that the charging has completed.

Lenovo T410 Error Code 210 Stuck Key C3

Solution:

Check all keys, make sure keys are not stuck.

Most likely have to replace the keyboard.

How To Replace Keyboard

Fan error is very common with Lenovo T60, T61, T400, and T410.

Fan got stuck and unable to spin causing system to produce error and fail to boot.

Fan not spinning
Blow the fan with compressed air to see if you can free the fan.

Fan might be out of place from dropping.
Snap it back by pressing down on the fan.

Fan is dead, won’t spin at all
Replace the fan