Posts by stormybkln

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn Power supply (adapter) should not be an issue - heat is. The P9600 is a very good choice. cheers ... I could see heat being an issue. There isn't a lot of room for fans, and...

I have replaced both the keyboard and the screen on my laptop, and I want to thank you guys a lot for helping with disassembling the laptop. Now it's time to start upgrading the laptop, faster CPU, better video card, maybe even more...

Well, somebody bought the video card on eBay, but doing some research, it looks like I can get an nVidia GeForce 9650m GT with 1GB DDR2 video RAM for around $100. I think I'm going to go for it, get the upgraded video card, and swap the...

The screws look like they'll line up perfectly. Since I don't have access to the 9600, I don't know if the heat sink is the same, and I am also worried about the BIOS not liking the card, or a firmware issue. Like I mentioned, the ASUS...

All, I personally don't see why this would be a problem, but considering some of the things I've had to do on my X83v, I thought I'd ask. I have an X83v with a 9300m GS card, but I have the opportunity to purchase a 9600m GS with 1GB...

My problem was that I was trying to remove the chrome bezel, which we now all know is part of the plastic tray. Once you showed me how to push the keyboard out, it was a piece of cake. Now I just need to wait for my new LCD and keyboard...

Quote: Originally Posted by rader I've been fighting this same issue with getting the keyboard off. There are four latches at the top, Above F2, between F5 & F6, F10, and INS keys. Problem is that the two screws...

Thank you both SO much for the replies. I found all of the latches, but I still have no idea how to take the keyboard/lcd off. What do I do with the latches? I tried a flathead screwdriver, nothing, I looked for any additional screws...

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn Can you give us a shot with the whole top? Not just the keyboard part. Best things are a shot of the bezel part itself and then the whole keyboard area. cheers ... Sorry about...

Quote: Originally Posted by qhn Look above the F keys, there must be some latches that you pop out and lift the keyboard up. Make sure that the screws at the bottom case have been removed since 1 or 2 of them might hold...