http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 01:51:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-to-gaming-console-the-easy-way/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/XNK5/HGU27WR9/FT6XNK5HGU27WR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/XNK5/HGU27WR9/FT6XNK5HGU27WR9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/XNK5/HGU27WR9/FT6XNK5HGU27WR9.SMALL.jpg MukundanVChariar Materials a TV (optional) a laptop with a VGA or HDMI ports a Cd player if your laptop doesn't have one speakers (optional if you use hdmi) a lot of games a mouse a vga or hdmi cable connect your laptop your tv using vga or hdmi cable connect speakers to laptop connect cd player to laptop connect ...
By: MukundanVChariar

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 19:58:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acer-C7-Trackpad-Hardware-FixHack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/46SH/HFPTIWRM/FR946SHHFPTIWRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/46SH/HFPTIWRM/FR946SHHFPTIWRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/46SH/HFPTIWRM/FR946SHHFPTIWRM.SMALL.jpg gravesw This is a simple hardware hack that will void your warranty, but does fix the intermittent trackpad issues. The problem with the trackpad appears to be a lack of proper ground between the user and the machine(possibly compounded with static buildup?).   To check if this is your issue, when the trac...
By: gravesw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 18:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Macbook-Pro-hinges-fix/
Macbook Pro hinges fix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/FIMP/HEXSMQL4/FZMFIMPHEXSMQL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/FIMP/HEXSMQL4/FZMFIMPHEXSMQL4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/FIMP/HEXSMQL4/FZMFIMPHEXSMQL4.SMALL.jpg chefmichel My 2007 Macbook Pro has broken hinges. The laptop still works great, and I would not toss it away. I believe it is a structural fault, but Apple will not admit it nor fix it. So I decided to fix it myself, so it will not break completely and render the laptop useless. Get clip binders Find the s...
By: chefmichel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:57:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Cooler-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/3CEW/HET13IJO/FP53CEWHET13IJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/3CEW/HET13IJO/FP53CEWHET13IJO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/3CEW/HET13IJO/FP53CEWHET13IJO.SMALL.jpg ridamaum This is my first custom made laptop cooler. This is a replacement to a recently bought generic laptop cooler. The problem is that the fans are too small and being powered from the laptop's usb port, it did not had a lot of power. So I planned to just make one out of the laptop's box. Buying the mat...
By: ridamaum

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:28:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Programme/
Computer Programme - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/FL7C/HEBNOCUJ/FRUFL7CHEBNOCUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/FL7C/HEBNOCUJ/FRUFL7CHEBNOCUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/FL7C/HEBNOCUJ/FRUFL7CHEBNOCUJ.SMALL.jpg gandalf2002 Most people think that creating a programme on a computer takes experience and hi-tech expensive software, but, all you need is a computer with notepad and this instructable! Open Notepad Open the Notepad program. If your computer is Windows, Notepad is already on it. Type In The Code Type thi...
By: gandalf2002

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:37:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Power-Adapter/
How to Fix a Power Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/3ZK5/HE080MQT/FLW3ZK5HE080MQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/3ZK5/HE080MQT/FLW3ZK5HE080MQT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/3ZK5/HE080MQT/FLW3ZK5HE080MQT.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman So as much as I enjoy Asus, I am currently incredibly irritated with the power adapter that came with my current eeepc. The front plate of the adapter has always been a bit flimsy, and yesterday when I pulled the adapter out from the wall, the faceplate decided remain embedded in the outlet, while t...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 22:58:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Coolpad-for-laptop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/PAMZ/HDOW6CFX/F0WPAMZHDOW6CFX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/PAMZ/HDOW6CFX/F0WPAMZHDOW6CFX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/PAMZ/HDOW6CFX/F0WPAMZHDOW6CFX.SMALL.jpg smandal3 a very cheap- home made coolpad for laptops. - parts needed---a plastic tray size about 6" by 9", just fit at the base of laptop, a small dc brush less fan, an usb cord, 4pcs of large rubber leg stand, some small sized rubber washers, screws, drilling machine or something sharp round pointed metal r...
By: smandal3

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:47:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-broken-hingescase-of-Asus-U46E-BAL5-laptop/
Repair broken hinges/case of Asus U46E-BAL5 laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/HQAB/HD8S291U/FEGHQABHD8S291U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/HQAB/HD8S291U/FEGHQABHD8S291U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/HQAB/HD8S291U/FEGHQABHD8S291U.SMALL.jpg nivaca Apparently, this is a common fault in the otherwise fine Asus U46E-BAL5 laptop. A new display will cost some 350 USD (though the people at Asus say that the problem will likely pop up again, as the problem is on the engineering design). I decided to fix it myself. (The photo you see here is a stock ...
By: nivaca

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:54:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Holder/
Bulk Laptop Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/YPOH/HD4VC4XD/FG5YPOHHD4VC4XD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/YPOH/HD4VC4XD/FG5YPOHHD4VC4XD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/YPOH/HD4VC4XD/FG5YPOHHD4VC4XD.SMALL.jpg rsmaudsley First I want to apologize for the poor picture quality.  I was in my office with a cheap P&S camera that doesn't do very good in poor lighting. So I needed a way to store 10-12 laptops in a relatively small area. As the IT person for our office, I need to have spare laptops on hand in case user's l...
By: rsmaudsley

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:57:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Disassembling-ASUS-k72-series/
Disassembling ASUS k72 series - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/N2YT/HCJOH1MX/FCCN2YTHCJOH1MX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/N2YT/HCJOH1MX/FCCN2YTHCJOH1MX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/N2YT/HCJOH1MX/FCCN2YTHCJOH1MX.SMALL.jpg virgonautus Dell publishes disassembling manuals. Unfortunately ASUS doesn't. I decided to show you how to solve overheating problem, or add additional HDD to your ASUS k72 series. WARNING: You use this guide at your own risk. Disassembling notebook may result in loss of warranty. If you are not familiar with ...
By: virgonautus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:50:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-Bed-Stand-For-laptops-Reading-Writing-Eat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/EJ2Q/HCJO38T9/FCKEJ2QHCJO38T9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/EJ2Q/HCJO38T9/FCKEJ2QHCJO38T9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/EJ2Q/HCJO38T9/FCKEJ2QHCJO38T9.SMALL.jpg bedtable I just came up with this a couple days ago,and will be doing an instructable for it soon. I guess it is kind of self explanatory,but the legs are made of steel brackets if you couldnt tell. The top is just a peice of cardbaord with bristol board attached,but plastic could be used for something more ...
By: bedtable

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:42:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1-Monitor-on-a-laptop/
1 Monitor on a laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/TBOW/HCJOCSV5/F24TBOWHCJOCSV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/TBOW/HCJOCSV5/F24TBOWHCJOCSV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/TBOW/HCJOCSV5/F24TBOWHCJOCSV5.SMALL.jpg handylimburg Always want to add another screen to your laptop? Here is how-to Take the monitor Plug in the cable for power and the other to VGA port Configuration On my vista, go to confi screen and click left on: connect a monitor New Screen Found Click on: Monitor connected, now à net screen pops up. ...
By: handylimburg

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:27:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-the-hard-drive-on-a-MacBook-Pro-HDD-SSD/
Upgrade the hard drive on a MacBook Pro (HDD + SSD) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/8U2Q/HBNXX4AS/FCW8U2QHBNXX4AS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/8U2Q/HBNXX4AS/FCW8U2QHBNXX4AS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/8U2Q/HBNXX4AS/FCW8U2QHBNXX4AS.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus If the original hard drive on your MacBook Pro is getting a little too full you can replace it with a much larger one pretty easily. After all, hard drives have gotten cheap with 1TB drives available for under $100. If you want to give your aging machine an even bigger boost, I'd strongly suggest o...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:52:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-Feet-to-a-TRS-Model-102-for-better-viewing/
Adding Feet to a TRS Model 102 for better viewing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/F8US/HB58N4A0/FSRF8USHB58N4A0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/F8US/HB58N4A0/FSRF8USHB58N4A0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/F8US/HB58N4A0/FSRF8USHB58N4A0.SMALL.jpg msyarbrough The bigest problem(with the TRS Model 102) is the viewing angle, the desk in class slants away from the sitter and being on the tall side… well the mix just makes it hard to see the screen.  I needed to be able to change the view angle so…. after looking for a small and consolable “cooling stand” to...
By: msyarbrough

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:35:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-Thinkpad-T400s-Thermal-Issues-Once-and-For-/
Fix a Thinkpad T400's Thermal Issues Once and For All - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/IG19/HAWSGW4C/FHUIG19HAWSGW4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/IG19/HAWSGW4C/FHUIG19HAWSGW4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/IG19/HAWSGW4C/FHUIG19HAWSGW4C.SMALL.jpg blazing_grey Thinkpads are great machines. Reliable, repairable, fast, and the best keyboards you'll find on a laptop. But until recently, they've had one terribly fatal flaw: they overheat if you do anything even slightly demanding on them. My personal machine is a Thinkpad T400. It plays a mean game of Minecr...
By: blazing_grey

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:04:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-replace-the-screen-on-a-Hp-Pavilion-dv7-Lap/
How to replace the screen on a Hp Pavilion dv7 Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/X05R/HAQ37T07/FAQX05RHAQ37T07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/X05R/HAQ37T07/FAQX05RHAQ37T07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/X05R/HAQ37T07/FAQX05RHAQ37T07.SMALL.jpg mfrontuto This instructable will show you how to replace the screen from an Hp Pavilion DV7 series Laptop. Before you proceed: There are several different models of this laptop, some of the models require that you take apart THE ENTIRE LAPTOP in order to replace the screen. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE LAPTOPS ...
By: mfrontuto

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:08:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-fix-windows-can-not-verify-the-digital-sig/
how to fix "windows can not verify the digital signature of this file" with winload.exe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/E4ZN/HAQ37DBH/FORE4ZNHAQ37DBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/E4ZN/HAQ37DBH/FORE4ZNHAQ37DBH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/E4ZN/HAQ37DBH/FORE4ZNHAQ37DBH.SMALL.jpg The nerdling my school craptop died because i deleted bootmgr files from the c drive i thought they were leftovers from a program. they were still in my recycle bin after i fixed it so i put them back where they were. i will cover many different ways to fix it, one worked for me but i dont know which. cmd code...
By: The nerdling

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:53:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-Laptop-LCD-into-an-External-Monit/
How to Convert a Laptop LCD into an External Monitor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/P82R/HA4MD6MK/FIKP82RHA4MD6MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/P82R/HA4MD6MK/FIKP82RHA4MD6MK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/P82R/HA4MD6MK/FIKP82RHA4MD6MK.SMALL.jpg zerofootprint3 Hello there. This is my first Instructable A while back I was sitting around and wondering what to do with my dead laptop. I knew the mother board was fried but everything else was still in working condition. As a result, I decided to make an external monitor from my dead laptop and proceeded to do...
By: zerofootprint3

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 03:53:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Everybody-Edits-The-Six-Ninja-Train/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/L6H0/H9G12LSY/FEUL6H0H9G12LSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/L6H0/H9G12LSY/FEUL6H0H9G12LSY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/L6H0/H9G12LSY/FEUL6H0H9G12LSY.SMALL.jpg 2000smartkid I was playing Everybody Edits today, and got 5 of my friends to create a train using the Ninja Smiley. It worked out awesome. So I took a picture showing what the outcome was. Hope you like it. I know its blurry. I took the picture with my Ipod Touch. And I tried to get as close to it as I could. Th...
By: 2000smartkid

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:18:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-Laptop-Fan-and-Apply-Thermal-Paste-on/
How to Clean Laptop Fan and Apply Thermal Paste on CPU and GPU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick A few weeks ago I experienced a problem with Flash Player causing my laptop to shut down due to overheating as CPU usage spike at the utmost. I noticed the trend about Flash when I turned back on the system and opened a facebook game, especially for Firefox users. I then googled for similar cases an...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:22:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-an-Ultrabook-Asus-UX21E-Keyboard/
Replacing an Ultrabook (Asus UX21E) Keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/CCIL/H9947A00/FT7CCILH9947A00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/CCIL/H9947A00/FT7CCILH9947A00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/CCIL/H9947A00/FT7CCILH9947A00.SMALL.jpg gregr I spilled a ginger-ale on my ultrabook's keyboard, and had to replace the keyboard. I noticed that there were some teardown pictures of the Asus UX21E online, but they all seemed to stop at taking the bottom of the laptop off.  This information in this Instructable is specific to the Asus UX21E, bu...
By: gregr

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 22:58:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Support-for-laptops-and-Smartphones-integrated/
Support for laptop and Smartphone integrated - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/53JP/H8CVKZ2W/FCT53JPH8CVKZ2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/53JP/H8CVKZ2W/FCT53JPH8CVKZ2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/53JP/H8CVKZ2W/FCT53JPH8CVKZ2W.SMALL.jpg torx  This instructable is dedicated to building a laptop stand with a built-in swivel support for smartphone; It might seem almost useless, but my experience tells me that sometimes I have to use them both simultaneously, and the ability to listen to music or watch some videos without overloading it too...
By: torx

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:14:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Cooling-no-USB-BullS/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/7ATL/H8OJF2HT/FMY7ATLH8OJF2HT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/7ATL/H8OJF2HT/FMY7ATLH8OJF2HT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/7ATL/H8OJF2HT/FMY7ATLH8OJF2HT.SMALL.jpg Airplane the Seventh NO USB BS!! Very important!! Because I, myself, wile looking for a DIY to make a good laptop cooler, was tiered of finding stuff on the internet about it but all USB, USB only gives 3V to the fans, I have a commercial one like that, it doesn't make a dent on the heat a Laptop produces wile playing s...
By: Airplane the Seventh

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:30:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radiul-Document-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/RM4U/H6MF43HE/F5WRM4UH6MF43HE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/RM4U/H6MF43HE/F5WRM4UH6MF43HE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/RM4U/H6MF43HE/F5WRM4UH6MF43HE.SMALL.jpg innoNovo Radiul is the first document holder for iPads and laptops; it lets you easily see your documents while you’re on the go. Radiul is ultra-portable, compact, and lightweight, attaching instantly to iPad screen or laptop lid using thousands of tiny suction cups, yet detaching without residue or damage....
By: innoNovo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:05:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Powering-Lenovo-Thinkpad-with-Dell-power-supply/
Powering Lenovo Thinkpad with Dell power supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/J7OJ/H6I6W5OC/F7AJ7OJH6I6W5OC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/J7OJ/H6I6W5OC/F7AJ7OJH6I6W5OC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/J7OJ/H6I6W5OC/F7AJ7OJH6I6W5OC.SMALL.jpg frickelkram When coming home from a job at a customers site at weekend, I realized that I forgot to take the power adapter of my Thinkpad W510 with me. I had to finish the work and needed some power source. Luckily I had a Dell power supply, but unfortuantely the dc jacks where different. Having a look at the ...
By: frickelkram

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:49:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-attach-an-Alfa-AWUS036NH-to-a-Netbook/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/VJIC/H6FC1KJ7/FDLVJICH6FC1KJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/VJIC/H6FC1KJ7/FDLVJICH6FC1KJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/VJIC/H6FC1KJ7/FDLVJICH6FC1KJ7.SMALL.jpg tacticalninja This is an easy way of attaching an Alfa AWUS036NH to the back of the screen of your netbook. It's so easy I don't need to explain it step by step.  Materials Needed: 2x - Suction cups 2x - 2 inch twist ties 1x - Alfa AWUS036NH 1x - Netbook
By: tacticalninja

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mount-an-Alfa-AWUS036NH-to-a-Netbook/
How to mount an Alfa AWUS036NH to a Netbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/VJIC/H6FC1KJ7/FDLVJICH6FC1KJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/VJIC/H6FC1KJ7/FDLVJICH6FC1KJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/VJIC/H6FC1KJ7/FDLVJICH6FC1KJ7.SMALL.jpg tacticalninja This is my first instructable, and hopefully I'll be able to post more in the future. Intro An Alfa AWUS036NH, for those who don't know what this is, is a Long-range USB wireless network adapter which is great for cracking. The only problem I see with this is it's hard to carry around (since it is ...
By: tacticalninja

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:32:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Cord-Wrapping-Around-Power-Bricks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/PEM0/H58PK8N8/FEQPEM0H58PK8N8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/PEM0/H58PK8N8/FEQPEM0H58PK8N8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/PEM0/H58PK8N8/FEQPEM0H58PK8N8.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 I recently purchased a new laptop. My old laptop was a Dell and came with a nicely designed power brick that was curved with a rubber strap so it was easy to wrap the cord around it. This new laptop came with a plain rectangular power brick that was frustrating to wrap the cord around. My solution ...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:16:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Cap-LaptopNetbook-Stand/
Bottle Cap Laptop/Netbook Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/NB6L/H4AGDEHG/FP6NB6LH4AGDEHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/NB6L/H4AGDEHG/FP6NB6LH4AGDEHG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/NB6L/H4AGDEHG/FP6NB6LH4AGDEHG.SMALL.jpg jkoyne This is my first Ible.  I did research this and found others do this also but none of them string the caps together.  So, here goes. Starting with the list of materials.    String/Craft Lace    Soda Bottle Caps (4)                 Pen/Pencil (1)                 P...
By: jkoyne

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:45:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tablet-Device-Protective-Case-from-clear-holder-co/
Tablet Device Protective Case from binder cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/U68C/H401W44A/FK2U68CH401W44A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/U68C/H401W44A/FK2U68CH401W44A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/U68C/H401W44A/FK2U68CH401W44A.SMALL.jpg duckcrazy How to transform a clear holder cover into a Tablet Device Protective Case? This is a self-made, super slim and durable sample. I brought a tablet PC Unifox M10 a year ago. A rather rare model supports dual OSes, windows and Android, allowing user to select when start up. The package comes with a ...
By: duckcrazy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 04:36:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Charger-Case/
Laptop Charger Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/RJJB/H2WEK4B5/F8SRJJBH2WEK4B5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/RJJB/H2WEK4B5/F8SRJJBH2WEK4B5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/RJJB/H2WEK4B5/F8SRJJBH2WEK4B5.SMALL.jpg Physics16 The problem is that the laptop charger takes up to much space in my backpack to carry around. I chose this problem because it would make my charger more mobile since I do not like carrying big bulky things. The solution is a case for the charger since there are cases for the actual laptop why not th...
By: Physics16

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:12:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-cooler-Hack/
Laptop cooler Hack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/9WEM/H2WET4CG/FRG9WEMH2WET4CG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/9WEM/H2WET4CG/FRG9WEMH2WET4CG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/9WEM/H2WET4CG/FRG9WEMH2WET4CG.SMALL.jpg aekara Do you have a brand  new laptop with a powerfull cpu and gpu and want to play the latest games but your laptop overheats and slow down ? Sure the first thing you may think is to buy a laptop cooler, the one with the biggest fan you can find. But is that enough to cool down a laptop? What a laptop co...
By: aekara

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 11:02:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Cooler-Graphic-Card-Model/
Laptop Cooler / Graphic Card Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/H3RI/H1YOBAFT/F7AH3RIH1YOBAFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/H3RI/H1YOBAFT/F7AH3RIH1YOBAFT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/H3RI/H1YOBAFT/F7AH3RIH1YOBAFT.SMALL.jpg Dino93 This is a model of GTX 470 with a working fan,its is supposed to be a laptop cooler (air extracting fan) Air enters through the side when the flap is lift and escapes through the top and the other side(front) Sorry for the poor painting,i do not have the paint and skills to do it, I only...
By: Dino93

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 03:47:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Butterfly-clipps-Netbook-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/KCRE/H1JUJESL/FYQKCREH1JUJESL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/KCRE/H1JUJESL/FYQKCREH1JUJESL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/KCRE/H1JUJESL/FYQKCREH1JUJESL.SMALL.jpg adalid.ortiz Convert your Nebook (or Macbook air, laptop, etc.) into Desktop PC. Materials: 2 butterfly clips 2 rubber bands
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 12:05:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-laptop-Stand-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/JVUX/H0Z1POA7/FIOJVUXH0Z1POA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/JVUX/H0Z1POA7/FIOJVUXH0Z1POA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/JVUX/H0Z1POA7/FIOJVUXH0Z1POA7.SMALL.jpg Muthukishor Ganesan This is a simple new kind of portable laptop stand cum cooler. It just needs some pieces of wooden sticks, velcro, super glue, and some time and patience. with this i was able to save around Rs 200/-. It just cost me Rs 10/- that too for the glue. Almost everything i used was from scratch. Hope you ...
By: Muthukishor Ganesan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:52:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-SSD-Solid-State-Drive-in-your-MacBook/
Installing SSD (Solid State Drive) in your MacBook Pro 13" or 15" unibody - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SMALL.jpg Doctor Jazz These days more and more people are switching to using SSD or Solid State Drives in their laptops and you might be thinking about joining them and following the trend. SSD drives have a number advantages over conventional spinning hard drives, the main being their input/output speed. They also don't...
By: Doctor Jazz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:15:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrading-RAM-in-your-MacBook-Pro-13-or-15/
Upgrading RAM in your MacBook Pro 13" or 15" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/GK0D/H0OIWS4B/FQNGK0DH0OIWS4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/GK0D/H0OIWS4B/FQNGK0DH0OIWS4B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/GK0D/H0OIWS4B/FQNGK0DH0OIWS4B.SMALL.jpg Doctor Jazz It is becoming increasingly popular to regularly upgrade RAM (memory) in your laptop to accommodate constantly growing appetite for web intensive browsing or running more instances of virtual machines. This instructable is describing the process of upgrading (or replacing) RAM in unibody MacBook Pro...
By: Doctor Jazz

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 13:02:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Lightweight-Travel-Laptop-Desk/
Quick Lightweight Travel Laptop Desk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/6I0Q/H0E0MT93/FJG6I0QH0E0MT93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/6I0Q/H0E0MT93/FJG6I0QH0E0MT93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/6I0Q/H0E0MT93/FJG6I0QH0E0MT93.SMALL.jpg LifeWarrior Ahh, the open road; With spring break right around the corner there is nothing quite as relaxing as a long drive to a great vacation spot. That is until you've spent hours with the family listening to them aggravating each other from boredom. Most times I set the wife and kids up with their laptops ...
By: LifeWarrior

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:03:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-into-a-laptop-case/
Book into a laptop case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SMALL.jpg emmatennis I found the Book book laptop case online and fell in love. Untill I saw the price... I thought that it can't be that hard to make one myself! It turned out to be relatively easy to make, at the same time a lot of fun and also I got to choose what cover I wanted. Cheap, personal, cool and you don't ...
By: emmatennis

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:45:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wood-Grain-Laptop-Wrap/
DIY Wood-Grain Laptop Wrap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SMALL.jpg JosieFeather A simple tutorial for turning your scratched and dented laptop into a fun and unique statement! Supplies: Wood-Grain Contact paper (found at most dollar stores), x-acto knife, scissors, tracing paper. So, to start, go ahead and power off your laptop and take out the battery so you're free to work ...
By: JosieFeather

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:20:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-housing-mod/
Laptop housing mod "DRAGONWARE" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SMALL.jpg Tkdwn My old laptop was screaming for a new paint job and the fujitsu-siemens logo was boring, so i made my self a new logo, carved it with my engraving/multipurpose tool and filled the void with some epoxy resin and LED's (light emitting diodes). It was quite a hassle adding the resin, and  keeping it in...
By: Tkdwn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:33:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Disassemble-the-ASUS-Transformer-TF101-Keyb/
How to Disassemble the ASUS Transformer TF101 Keyboard Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/UEFM/GYZY6RTQ/FF4UEFMGYZY6RTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/UEFM/GYZY6RTQ/FF4UEFMGYZY6RTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/UEFM/GYZY6RTQ/FF4UEFMGYZY6RTQ.SMALL.jpg anticommander This tutorial will guide you through how to disassemble the ASUS Transformer TF101 keyboard dock.  The tools you will need are:  -    T-5 Torx screwdriver -    Smaller sized phillips head screwdriver -    Pocket knife or plastic case separating tool There are only 4 different types of screws in t...
By: anticommander

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:08:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-DVD-ROM-Laptop-doesnt-work-anymoreSimple-g/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FFC3/GYQESWPC/FMIFFC3GYQESWPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FFC3/GYQESWPC/FMIFFC3GYQESWPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FFC3/GYQESWPC/FMIFFC3GYQESWPC.SMALL.jpg rbara Today I realized my laptop DVD-ROM doesn't work! Fed up by trying  so many DVD movies cos it seem nothing work at all! But as I could hear the DVD seem tried to read the data out of the disk. This is a good indication that mean the motor part  is still okey. So the only problem was because the optic...
By: rbara

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:58:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Conversion-of-a-laptop-into-a-Steampunk-185-Tabl/
Conversion of a laptop into a Steampunk 18.5" Tablet PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FD8/FH4Z/GYN8W3X6/FD8FH4ZGYN8W3X6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD8/FH4Z/GYN8W3X6/FD8FH4ZGYN8W3X6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FD8/FH4Z/GYN8W3X6/FD8FH4ZGYN8W3X6.SMALL.jpg karossii I wasn't really ready to begin this instructable; I'm still in the developmental phases of this project. However when I saw the contests for the Make It Real Challenge and the Shop Bot Challenge; well I just had to get this 'ible started early. I have a CarveWright, version B, which I intend to use...
By: karossii

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-laptop-stand-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/95LV/GY4RG357/FZ495LVGY4RG357.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/95LV/GY4RG357/FZ495LVGY4RG357.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/95LV/GY4RG357/FZ495LVGY4RG357.SMALL.jpg tudesski easy laptop stand for 5 minutes
By: tudesski

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:30:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Windows-8-Tablet/
Windows 8 Tablet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/328K/GXBJJ4E6/FO1328KGXBJJ4E6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/328K/GXBJJ4E6/FO1328KGXBJJ4E6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/328K/GXBJJ4E6/FO1328KGXBJJ4E6.SMALL.jpg hackitbuildit I'll show you how to build a windows 8 tablet using an (old) laptop and a touch screen kit. The idea behind this build is windows 8 with its new metro interface and new apps is more focus towards touch screen interfaces and as I wanted to try out windows 8 (developer preview) on a touch screen but ...
By: hackitbuildit

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:44:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-an-AI-Artificial-Intelligence/
how to make an AI (Artificial Intelligence) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/NMS0/GXHJ572C/FQONMS0GXHJ572C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/NMS0/GXHJ572C/FQONMS0GXHJ572C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/NMS0/GXHJ572C/FQONMS0GXHJ572C.SMALL.jpg nhormell simple but effective AI system find your voice first you have to find your computers voice recognition. it is most likely in accessibility once you find and set that up you can move on to step 2  start making the AI now that you have your voice recognition you have to make you Intel you have t...
By: nhormell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:14:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-HP-dv6-notebook-power-adapter/
How to repair HP dv6 notebook power adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/8PUI/GXB2X3QH/FJE8PUIGXB2X3QH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/8PUI/GXB2X3QH/FJE8PUIGXB2X3QH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/8PUI/GXB2X3QH/FJE8PUIGXB2X3QH.SMALL.jpg eriol After years of lurking it's time for me to give something to the instructables community. I hope this can help! By the way, I WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSABILITY for accidents or injuries occured trying or as a result of this instructables! DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK! and, if you want to give a try, B...
By: eriol

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:00:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/laptop-case/
laptop case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/Y7JW/GX5XK7OX/FQ0Y7JWGX5XK7OX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/Y7JW/GX5XK7OX/FQ0Y7JWGX5XK7OX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/Y7JW/GX5XK7OX/FQ0Y7JWGX5XK7OX.SMALL.jpg harthoppy I work offshore or on site for months at a time , I needed a place to stow or carry my laptop,Ipad and additional stuff. I found a Pelican Case thru my work (around $300) the case itself is pretty well built and it floats and is supposed to be water tight I found the foam at work in the back. then...
By: harthoppy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 05:46:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Laptop-Cooling-Pad/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/LRC5/GWF60Y4X/F2NLRC5GWF60Y4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/LRC5/GWF60Y4X/F2NLRC5GWF60Y4X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/LRC5/GWF60Y4X/F2NLRC5GWF60Y4X.SMALL.jpg mr. clean This is a very simple to make laptop cooling pad made from a single piece of acrylic. This is also made to set your laptop at a comfortable position for typing. Materials: -3ft x 2ft  x1/4" piece of acrylic or a large enough single piece. Optional parts for an active cooling pad: -Fan -USB chord th...
By: mr. clean

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