How do I open up a Compaq Presario 1240 Laptop Computer?
I am trying to get at the motherboard of a Compaq 1240 Laptop. I dont want to break it, so i will ask someone who knows what they are doing. I have a big computer toolkit. Trying to upgrade the Pentium 2 Processor to something better. Even if I can't change the processor, I want to be able to see it. I don't mind tearing the thing apart as long as it doesn't break permanently.
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Ok you have to take out all the screws and there is screws under a lot of plates and everything so if you see its not coming off do not force it off
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i don't mean to burst your buble but proccessors in laptops are non-standard and usually permantly attached to the motherboard.
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Ok, I recently inherited one of those crappy things. My screen is busted but the rest of it is intact. I tore it all apart the other day, and here's how you do it: 1) Below the keyboard, where the touchpad is, that entire assemply snaps out from the sides using a str8 screwdriver. Careful not to pull the wires out, it will still be connected, unless you unplug it. Set it aside. 2) Slide the keyboard down 1/2 an inch, and lift it out, being careful as it is also connected unless you unplug it. Set that aside too. 3) After these 2 parts are off the top, the internal parts are easy to find and replace. The v.90 modem card is under the metal plate (4 + 2 screws to remove), along with the cpu. Repeat the steps in reverse to put it back together. Simple as that. No need to take out all the bottom screws at all, and nothing has to be taken out to do it. (leave the battery/ram/etc in place) Also, to correct the previous answer, this particular laptop model does NOT have it's cpu embedded, and it can be taken out via the slide clip. I haven't tried to upgrade it, as 266 is fine for most of the apps i run on it. I'm guessing by it's old age that it wont be able to run any other cpu's except the same speed/type. I'm gonna attempt it soon.. Hope this helps, contact me for more info on that dinosaur!
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The processor is soldered to the motherboard. By the way, that series is not easy by any means to work with. It takes an experienced tech about an hour to take that one apart. BackOnTrack Computer Servicing The Northwest Georgia Area Laptop, PC, Server, and Apple Repairs Website: http://www.backontrackcomputer.com Office: 706-980-3479
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