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Lid Lock Lever/Switch -
These can be a hook
latch style or they can be magnetic. The more common style is the hook and latch style. This uses
a push-pull lever, or a button to lock and unlock, which releases the lid from the bottom base locking
port slots. The magnetic style has no visible working parts because the magnets are located in the lid
and/or the bottom base of the laptop.
Hinge Cover(s) -
Hinge covers will secure to the
bottom base typically using a snap and tab system, and some will secure with both snaps/tabs and
screws (1 or2). So, first look for any screws and remove, then attempt to unsnap them from the bottom
base. You must use plastic prying tools to do this to not scratch the laptop. A guitar pick is a Laptop
Technicians best friend, and you should run to the store right now and buy 5 or 10 of them.
Bottom Base -
If you flip the laptop over when it’s
closed, you will encounter the Bottom Base of the laptop. This will usually have removable
covers located somewhere on it (hard drive cover, Wi-Fi port cover, etc…).
USB Extension Board
Each laptop model will
use a different USB configuration, some will use USB extension boards and some will just have
the integrated USB ports that come on the motherboard. This extension board is used to stretch Ports
to opposite sides of the laptop when it is not possible to use integrated ports. They connect to the
motherboard using a plug in (daughterboard), or a wire and/or ribbon cables and plugs.
These will typically beEthernet Extension Board
included on the USB extension board though can be on their own boards as well.
Rubber Shoes/Feet/Screw Covers