Laptop Teardowns / Openings / Upgrades / Take Aparts

On our Youtube Chanel we are creating a series of videos that show users how to open a variety of laptops. This will enable you to repair the internals, replace components, clean the internal fans or upgrade the laptops. Each of the videos start with steps on how to unscrew or disassemble that particular model to remove the outer panels and then show you the main internal components and how to upgrade or replace them.

We mainly focus on laptops from Toshiba but have other videos on HP, Acer & Dell (with other brands being added in the future when we are able to source them).

Check out our videos and playlists below:

DP Computing Youtube Channel 

Laptop Teardown Videos

Toshiba Laptop Teardown Videos

HP Laptops and Server Upgrades

If you have any questions please leave them below or add them to the comments field of the video.

How to upgrade the Toshiba Satellite U50D Ultrabook

Do you have a Toshiba U50D Ultrabook and need to upgrade the unit?

Are you looking at buying this model ultrabook and want to see whats inside the box that you buy?

Then check out the videos below. They will show you:

• open up the unit to upgrade the components inside.
• upgrade or replace the hard drive.
• upgrade to a SSD drive.
• the insides of both the box and see the actual insides of the laptops.
• clean the internal fan and heatsink if your laptop is running hot.
• how to upgrade the memory

If you have any questions please leave them below.

Unboxing the Toshiba Satellite U50D

How to open or teardown the Toshiba Satellite U50D

QNAP TS-212P Hard Drive Install

The QNAP TS-212P is a great NAS (Network Attached Storage) device for SOHO and home use. The device is a barebones unit so you need to know how to install the hard drives yourself.

We have created a video showing how to install and also remove the internal hard drives in this unit.
If your NAS is running hot or the internal fan has stopped working the video also shows how to remove and replace the fan.

Check out the video and if you have any questions please let me know below.

http://youtu.be/D5aw2IHbzw0

Upgrading a Toshiba Satellite L750D

Do you want to know how to change the memory or hard drive in a Toshiba Satellite L750D?

The following Youtube video shows you exactly what to do and also describes how to change the internal BIOS battery and WIFI module.

I believe the same steps will also work on the Toshiba Satellite  L750 / L755 and L755d series laptops.

If you have any  questions please leave them below.

http://youtu.be/ja9Y62d-IkQ

Dell Latitude E5540 Opening / Teardown / Upgrading

Do you need to upgrade a Dell Latitude E5540 and don't know where to start?

Then check out our video on Youtube (see below). The video shows you how to:

• open the unit to access the internals
• remove the hard drive to replace it with another one or a SSD.
• upgrade or increase the memory
• replace the wifi module
• clean the internal fan if your laptop is running hot.
• replace the main battery or the internal BIOS battery.

I noticed on Dell's official technical manual on this unit that it states to only remove 3 screws to remove the backplate. This is incorrect and the this video will show you what screws need to be removed.

The direct link tot he video is - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koWbbMqL-qA&feature=share&list=UU1Bg9SDczXDHcYt8p_OArxg

We also have tear downs or opening of other laptops on our Youtube playlist -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4X7ezNLFJRMZfJdHyhy9Kzsg3mccWOH

If you have any questions please leave them below.

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Tutorials

A lot of people are confused with the latest version of Windows 8 (or 8.1). To help out all the new users we have created a series of video tutorials that help beginners learn the basics of the new operating system.

So if you are having issues check out these videos and they will have you using the new Windows 8 like a professional in no time!

Windows 8 Tutorial Playlist - Link to a Youtube playlist of all the videos below.

Windows 8 Tutorial for Beginners

The Official Youtube video for Windows 8. This video will guide you through all the basics to get you up and running in Windows 8. Tips and tricks included in the video include the new interface (or the Start Screen), Windows 8 features and introduce the hidden Windows 8 shortcuts.

Windows 8.1 Tutorial

A Windows 8.1 beginners tutorial. Five great new features in Windows 8.1 upgrade are featured in this video (Start Button / Start Screen, Windows 8 Search, Windows Store, SkyDrive and Internet Explorer 11). A variety of tips and tricks are also shown.

Windows 8 Start Screen

This video shows you some great tips and tricks on the Windows Start Screen and other hints on how to best use it. So if you are confused with this new interface check out this video.

 

Windows 8 Store

An video featuring an overview of the new Windows 8 Store. Learn how to download and install Windows 8 Apps. A few different apps (all free) are shown in the video and include Skype, Netflix and Evernote.

Troubleshooting Windows 8

 Having problems with Windows 8 or just looking to see how you can troubleshoot Microsoft's new operating system? Then check out this video as it includes topics such as:

•  Windows 8 startup options
•  Task manager.
•  How to get hardware drivers for windows 8.
•  Windows update.
•  Windows diagnostic tool.

Thank you for watching our videos. If you have any questions please leave them below in this blog or add a comment to the relevant Youtube video.

Opening Up A Toshiba Kira Ultrabook

The Kira (aka Kirabook) is Toshiba's luxury range of ultrabooks. We have put together a video showing you how to open up / take apart / teardown this laptop so you can upgrade the hard drive or clean out the fan / insides of the laptop.

Check out the video below and let us know if you have any questions.

The direct link to the video is - http://youtu.be/NyB6-_XYjY0.

We also have tear downs or opening of other laptops on our Youtube playlist -  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4X7ezNLFJRMZfJdHyhy9Kzsg3mccWOH