Laptop DC Jack Repair Procedure
First and foremost you need to disassemble the laptop and remove the motherboard. Locate the DC jack on the motherboard, typically speaking, it is an almost square component with a metal casing located at the back of the board in relation to where it was in the laptop. Using a soldering iron set to around [...]
[Read More]Battery Technology Overview – Part 1
There are three main types of battery technologies used in laptop computer batteries; the main difference is the chemical structure in which they store the electricity which affects their charging and discharging as well as the maximum voltages able to be held. Nickel cadmium batteries have a nominal cell potential of 1.2 volts, and changes [...]
[Read More]Laptop Battery Maintenance and Troubleshooting
One of the most common issues with laptop batteries is overheating. Not that the batteries are designed poorly or improperly but due to, in most cases, user wear and tear. While the laptop is using the AC adapter for power the battery acts as a back up in case of a loss of power or [...]
[Read More]How to Disassemble a Dell Laptop
It is necessary to remove the casing of a Dell laptop when a repair or upgrade is needed to the memory, CPU or hard drive as well as other peripherals. This instruction will apply to most Dell laptops. First turn off the laptop, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. On the underside of [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Toner Leakage Problems
The primary indicator of a toner leak is loose toner particles on the finished document or light prints after replacing the toner cartridge. A few simple steps can be taken to determine the cause of the leak and even repair it temporarily. The simplest explanation is that the cartridge is not properly inserted. Remove and [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Toner Cartridge Chip Problems
Toner cartridge chips store and monitor the toner cartridge’s level, performance and usage during the life of the toner cartridge, but problems can arise when refilling toner cartridges. The chip on the toner cartridge is designed to report to the printer and any alert services the user has set up that the toner level is [...]
[Read More]Getting Maximum Page Yield From Your Toner Cartridge
Toner cartridges are one of the most expensive aspects of running and owning a laser printer. There are a few simple things a user can do to get the most out of their toner and thus reduce the costs of printing. The biggest impact upon the toner cartridge yield is the print quality setting. The [...]
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