http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 10:21:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Cooler-Graphic-Card-Model/
Laptop Cooler / Graphic Card Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/H3RI/H1YOBAFT/F7AH3RIH1YOBAFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/H3RI/H1YOBAFT/F7AH3RIH1YOBAFT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/KCRE/H1JUJESL/FYQKCREH1JUJESL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/KCRE/H1JUJESL/FYQKCREH1JUJESL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/JVUX/H0Z1POA7/FIOJVUXH0Z1POA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/JVUX/H0Z1POA7/FIOJVUXH0Z1POA7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VFBC/H0OJ28FW/F4JVFBCH0OJ28FW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/GK0D/H0OIWS4B/FQNGK0DH0OIWS4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/GK0D/H0OIWS4B/FQNGK0DH0OIWS4B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/6I0Q/H0E0MT93/FJG6I0QH0E0MT93.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/6I0Q/H0E0MT93/FJG6I0QH0E0MT93.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/7U0A/GZUASLL1/F0P7U0AGZUASLL1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8Y02/GZUAFBM1/FAG8Y02GZUAFBM1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 ...
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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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HDPL/GZLW44WG/FY0HDPLGZLW44WG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
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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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/UEFM/GYZY6RTQ/FF4UEFMGYZY6RTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/UEFM/GYZY6RTQ/FF4UEFMGYZY6RTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FFC3/GYQESWPC/FMIFFC3GYQESWPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FFC3/GYQESWPC/FMIFFC3GYQESWPC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Makedo-laptop-stand/
Makedo laptop stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/TYIG/GWF5U3I0/F6MTYIGGWF5U3I0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/TYIG/GWF5U3I0/F6MTYIGGWF5U3I0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/TYIG/GWF5U3I0/F6MTYIGGWF5U3I0.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Build a cardboard laptop stand that keeps all the cables in place with no tangles. A must for everyone with a laptop. All you need is a box and Makedo re-pins and re-clips available at mymakedo.com. This instructable was designed by Tanaka Satoshi, Makedo's master maker in Japan. Find Source a c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:36:22 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/FH4Z/GYN8W3X6/FD8FH4ZGYN8W3X6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/FH4Z/GYN8W3X6/FD8FH4ZGYN8W3X6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/95LV/GY4RG357/FZ495LVGY4RG357.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/95LV/GY4RG357/FZ495LVGY4RG357.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/95LV/GY4RG357/FZ495LVGY4RG357.SMALL.jpg tudesski easy laptop stand for 5 minutes
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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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/328K/GXBJJ4E6/FO1328KGXBJJ4E6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/328K/GXBJJ4E6/FO1328KGXBJJ4E6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/NMS0/GXHJ572C/FQONMS0GXHJ572C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/NMS0/GXHJ572C/FQONMS0GXHJ572C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/8PUI/GXB2X3QH/FJE8PUIGXB2X3QH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/8PUI/GXB2X3QH/FJE8PUIGXB2X3QH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/Y7JW/GX5XK7OX/FQ0Y7JWGX5XK7OX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ0/Y7JW/GX5XK7OX/FQ0Y7JWGX5XK7OX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/LRC5/GWF60Y4X/F2NLRC5GWF60Y4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/LRC5/GWF60Y4X/F2NLRC5GWF60Y4X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:42:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Netbook-Conversion/
My Netbook Conversion (DISCONTINUED) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/U4D0/GWF65CCS/FEJU4D0GWF65CCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/U4D0/GWF65CCS/FEJU4D0GWF65CCS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/U4D0/GWF65CCS/FEJU4D0GWF65CCS.SMALL.jpg H4ZZ498 UPDATE: This project was discontinued after the computer died at 4:09pm GMT, 23rd December 2011. After replacing the screen, it refused to show any signs of life other than an occasional flickering light at the front. If you know anything about this issue, please contact me. The instructable will re...
By: H4ZZ498

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:15:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Change-A-Laptop-Screen-For-A-HP-HDX-16/
How To Change A Laptop Screen For A HP HDX 16 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/NANW/GVZP1SOM/FOMNANWGVZP1SOM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/NANW/GVZP1SOM/FOMNANWGVZP1SOM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/NANW/GVZP1SOM/FOMNANWGVZP1SOM.SMALL.jpg CaptainSven When my motherboard died on my HP HDX 16 Laptop I decided to purchase another HP HDX 16 Laptop from my friend.  His Laptop's screen was broken, but the base of his computer was fine.  From that all I needed to do was to switch the screen and the hard drive in order to have one working laptop again. ...
By: CaptainSven

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:13:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-cooling-pad/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/E3LJ/GVZOHWYC/FZ7E3LJGVZOHWYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/E3LJ/GVZOHWYC/FZ7E3LJGVZOHWYC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/E3LJ/GVZOHWYC/FZ7E3LJGVZOHWYC.SMALL.jpg matass super coll computer cooling pad with adds and...
By: matass

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:21:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Disassemble-and-Upgrade-the-ASUS-G53SXSW/
How to Disassemble and Upgrade the ASUS G53SX/SW - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/GPEL/GVXH7VPP/FC9GPELGVXH7VPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/GPEL/GVXH7VPP/FC9GPELGVXH7VPP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/GPEL/GVXH7VPP/FC9GPELGVXH7VPP.SMALL.jpg Gazook There are tons of different model numbers for the 15-inch ASUS G53SX and G53SW gaming laptop combined, but they all share the same basic layout. What differs is the hardware configuration and primarily that the newer G53SW has an NVIDIA GTX 560M graphics card which is actually slightly slower than t...
By: Gazook

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 17:06:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Glowing-Macbook-Decal/
Awesome Glowing Macbook Decal! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YELV/GVVPBJ2O/F6XYELVGVVPBJ2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YELV/GVVPBJ2O/F6XYELVGVVPBJ2O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/YELV/GVVPBJ2O/F6XYELVGVVPBJ2O.SMALL.jpg Super Cameraman In this Instructable, I’ll be showing you how to make a custom, light-up Macbook decal. This same technique can be used to create a decal for any laptop that has a light up logo on the back, like some HP’s. (However, I don't think the HP logo is in the middle, and it has the company name over the g...
By: Super Cameraman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:49:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Disable-Touchpad-on-Sony-Vaio-Laptop-after-Clean-W/
Disable Touchpad on Sony Vaio Laptop after Clean Windows 7 Install - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/HCS7/GVA8VEGE/FN8HCS7GVA8VEGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/HCS7/GVA8VEGE/FN8HCS7GVA8VEGE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/HCS7/GVA8VEGE/FN8HCS7GVA8VEGE.SMALL.jpg dennislukk Laptop touchpads are the cause of "jumping cursor" syndrome. You can accidentally brush the touchpad with your palm while typing, causing cursor to jump around the screen. Sometimes you don't even need to brush the touchpad and the cursor still jumps because of driver/hardware issues, and believe me...
By: dennislukk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:03:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dell-Inspiron-600M-Tablet/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/11VU/GVEI9CN7/FG411VUGVEI9CN7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/11VU/GVEI9CN7/FG411VUGVEI9CN7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/11VU/GVEI9CN7/FG411VUGVEI9CN7.SMALL.jpg telluridetech Goal: Convert a Dell Inspiron 600m laptop to a touch screen tablet. Specs: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP3 1.8Ghz Pentium 4m 14" LCD touch screen 32MB ATI Radeon 9000 2GB RAM DDR PC2700 64GB SSD 2.5" ide interface internal USB hub Bluetooth reciever GPS Reciever 2 Batteries  Primary Dell Batt...
By: telluridetech

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:36:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laptop-Stand-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/TOP3/GUQRPJKX/FSOTOP3GUQRPJKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/TOP3/GUQRPJKX/FSOTOP3GUQRPJKX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/TOP3/GUQRPJKX/FSOTOP3GUQRPJKX.SMALL.jpg tukmol I wanted to raise my laptop screen to have it as the same level as my secondary display. I've searched for the aluminum types being sold at computer shops here in yokohama but they were expensive. This 10-minute instructable cost only 1/4 of the market price. Thank you for viewing, comments and sug...
By: tukmol

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:47:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-a-laptop/
Painting a laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/968S/GUMF7QGS/F18968SGUMF7QGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/968S/GUMF7QGS/F18968SGUMF7QGS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/968S/GUMF7QGS/F18968SGUMF7QGS.SMALL.jpg n1cod3mus I decided that the laptop I had been given looked a little plain, but it did have a nice flat surface so i thought I would paint it. what you will need: various colored paints, I used acrylic paints but you could use spray paint Compressor and airbrush, if you're using acrylic paints Clear Lacq...
By: n1cod3mus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 12:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-a-cheap-webcam-with-a-microscope-to-documen/
Powerful digital microscope on the cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/KSLH/GV4W3659/FV0KSLHGV4W3659.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/KSLH/GV4W3659/FV0KSLHGV4W3659.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/KSLH/GV4W3659/FV0KSLHGV4W3659.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician I did not do many still pictures yet because I mostly watch protozoa, rotifers, etc. and they move QUICK! Looking back, video actually shows MORE than the naked eye sees under the microscope! Check out the videos! Video shows far more detail of the reality than any picture can!   You can see the cur...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 11:36:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-paw-sound-reactive-laptop/
Glowing paw sound reactive laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/NVUH/GUKAQSMN/FEANVUHGUKAQSMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/NVUH/GUKAQSMN/FEANVUHGUKAQSMN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/NVUH/GUKAQSMN/FEANVUHGUKAQSMN.SMALL.jpg zack247 Ive had this laptop for a short little while, and I like it a lot more than my old one, but it lacked a little bit of personal flair, something that really made it my own. Ive seen so many instructables on making a light up design like macs have, but so far none like what I did. So here it is: A la...
By: zack247

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 23:53:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/laptop-stand-from-a-grocery-stand-and-with-air-coo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/C4MC/GUBPGCP4/FW2C4MCGUBPGCP4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/C4MC/GUBPGCP4/FW2C4MCGUBPGCP4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/C4MC/GUBPGCP4/FW2C4MCGUBPGCP4.SMALL.jpg amar temkar A laptop stand with air cooled vent First buy a grocery stand that has metal wired frame with one or two decks. You will need a handkerchief as a soak to cool the vent. A vessel to hold water or salted water (to prevent smelling) for the handkerchief soak. A small box on which to keep the vessel w...
By: amar temkar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:38:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hack-Windows-XP-to-speed-up-internet-access/
How to hack Windows XP to speed up internet access - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/8WA9/GUBZ1PFK/F108WA9GUBZ1PFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/8WA9/GUBZ1PFK/F108WA9GUBZ1PFK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/8WA9/GUBZ1PFK/F108WA9GUBZ1PFK.SMALL.jpg Heroshio Is your internet to slow on XP well now we will change this. Sorry about no images do not have a good camera. Open up the Registry Editor by clicking the Start Menu and selecting Run. Then type regedit in the text box and click the OK button Once the Registry Editor has loaded, expand the HK...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:45:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-notebook-mat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/5FFR/GUA8IO62/F6P5FFRGUA8IO62.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/5FFR/GUA8IO62/F6P5FFRGUA8IO62.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/5FFR/GUA8IO62/F6P5FFRGUA8IO62.SMALL.jpg kmontenegro Materials i used: 1 anti stress ball 1 anti sliping mat I cut the ball in a half and glue them to the anti slip mat, as it was a little larger than my notebook, i just trim about 2" inches and fold the rest. Easy and cheap, took me just 20 minutes and cost less than US 3.00.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:43:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multitracker-Stand/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/D06O/GTQZK5W8/F8SD06OGTQZK5W8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/D06O/GTQZK5W8/F8SD06OGTQZK5W8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/D06O/GTQZK5W8/F8SD06OGTQZK5W8.SMALL.jpg dreamberry It was hard to read the display on my multitracker   iPad, so I glued together a sturdy 45 degree stand for it out of pine. Muuch better! Now I don't have to lean over the thing. I stapled a couple pieces of no-slip on the bottom. I didn't stain it, since it's fairly invisible once you set the devi...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:27:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nice-looking-laptop-cooler/
Nice looking laptop cooler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/4GGW/GT9U8NE1/FYH4GGWGT9U8NE1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/4GGW/GT9U8NE1/FYH4GGWGT9U8NE1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/4GGW/GT9U8NE1/FYH4GGWGT9U8NE1.SMALL.jpg John.Henry. Hello guys, my name is Alex and this is my first instructables. As most of you, probably, I got addicted to this website and I want to say that it's all so great! Since the first thing I really needed was a laptop cooler (since my laptop turned into a efficient water heater!!!), I looked up some des...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 11:32:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/netbookbook/
netbookbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/FOY6/GSUT14Z9/FLIFOY6GSUT14Z9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/FOY6/GSUT14Z9/FLIFOY6GSUT14Z9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/FOY6/GSUT14Z9/FLIFOY6GSUT14Z9.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Make an original laptop covering using a discarded hardcover book and a long zipper found at any Dollar Store, you might even have all the materials at home already! I created a book-styled cover for my small netbook and turned my boring computer into a netbookbook! After seeing ChrysN's Wood Kindl...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:13:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Buying-Guide/
Laptop Buying Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/HOAZ/GSUT1HBO/F6BHOAZGSUT1HBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/HOAZ/GSUT1HBO/F6BHOAZGSUT1HBO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/HOAZ/GSUT1HBO/F6BHOAZGSUT1HBO.SMALL.jpg KaydenST This Instructable is designed to show you, the people of Instructables.com, what to look for in a laptop. This is not guaranteed to be the right way, as there is no such thing as a "right way". This will or will not give you good results, because there is no "right way". I am writing this Instruct...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:29:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-an-SSD-in-Your-Laptop-and-Cloning-Wind/
Installing an SSD in Your Laptop (and Cloning Windows) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/5LF1/GSMZ7196/F6P5LF1GSMZ7196.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/5LF1/GSMZ7196/F6P5LF1GSMZ7196.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/5LF1/GSMZ7196/F6P5LF1GSMZ7196.SMALL.jpg Gazook Solid State Drives, or SSDs for short, are slowly but certainly taking over the hard disk drives role as the primary storage medium. There are many good reasons to swap your hard drive for an SSD; one is that a new solid state drive is about five times as fast as a hard drive, meaning that your oper...
By: Gazook

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:40:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Overclock-Your-Laptops-Graphics-Card/
How to Overclock Your Laptop's Graphics Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/NSG9/GSLJR412/FFONSG9GSLJR412.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/NSG9/GSLJR412/FFONSG9GSLJR412.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/NSG9/GSLJR412/FFONSG9GSLJR412.SMALL.jpg Gazook If you're at all into gaming, there's plenty to be gained by overclocking your graphics card (GPU). With some luck you can boost gaming performance and frame rates by 20 % or more, making a previously unplayable game playable or allowing you to turn up the details in demanding titles. There is usual...
By: Gazook

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:05:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Style-Laptop-Stand/
IKEA Style Laptop Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/1D8I/GS3BDKL2/FIL1D8IGS3BDKL2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/1D8I/GS3BDKL2/FIL1D8IGS3BDKL2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/1D8I/GS3BDKL2/FIL1D8IGS3BDKL2.SMALL.jpg kathleenhenri A few months after I made the Instructable Laptop Stand For Your Netbook it occurred to me that it might be possible to use similar components to design and create a laptop stand for larger notebooks. Stylish, lightweight, and sturdy - and made with IKEA stuff! What could be better? This Instructab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:06:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-loud-sound-on-tablet-Asus-Transformer/
Louder volume on Android Asus Transformer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/1XA5/GSCZ5G0E/F9N1XA5GSCZ5G0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/1XA5/GSCZ5G0E/F9N1XA5GSCZ5G0E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/1XA5/GSCZ5G0E/F9N1XA5GSCZ5G0E.SMALL.jpg Bulgarien Our great Asus Eeepad Transforme is proberly one of the best tablets right now  and it work perfect. There is only one small problem. The internal speakersound is not the best. The problem is, that the small speakers is placed in a the wrong way, turning against the screen and without enough  fre...
By: Bulgarien

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:15:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Laptop-Stand-2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/O1JD/GS3BCM3C/F6AO1JDGS3BCM3C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/O1JD/GS3BCM3C/F6AO1JDGS3BCM3C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/O1JD/GS3BCM3C/F6AO1JDGS3BCM3C.SMALL.jpg acl_20032003 Another laptop stand made of PVC Pipe. Really simple and wouldn't take out much of your time to do and most of all THIS IS REALLY CHEAP! What you need? 6 pcs. 1/2 PVC Elbow 2 pcs. 1/2 PVC Pipe (2 inches) 3 pcs. 1/2 PVC Pipe (7 inches) Cutter Depending on your preferred sizes but this one really...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:02:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/table-top-laptop-stand-made-from-pvc-pipes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/ACYI/GRTHP7CF/F5UACYIGRTHP7CF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/ACYI/GRTHP7CF/F5UACYIGRTHP7CF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/ACYI/GRTHP7CF/F5UACYIGRTHP7CF.SMALL.jpg profpat Hi There! I got this idea from an internet store that sells accessories for laptops. The materials used is ordinary water PVC pipes. total cost did not exceed $5.00 u.s. here in the Philippines. You will need 6 pcs. 1/2 PVC elbow, 2 pcs. 1/2 by 2.5 inches PVC pipe, 3 pcs. 1/2 by 7 Inches PVC pipe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:01:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-virtual-machine-of-Linux-on-Windows-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/29W6/GRKEAU54/FYK29W6GRKEAU54.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/29W6/GRKEAU54/FYK29W6GRKEAU54.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/29W6/GRKEAU54/FYK29W6GRKEAU54.SMALL.jpg iampiggywiggy This video will teach you on how to make a virtual machine for your notebook by using VirtualBox. Please tell if this video was good or not. :D By the way, this video was created for the fulfillment of our group's requirements in a computer-related subject. :) Machine Project in BASICON(Basic Co...
By: iampiggywiggy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:33:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-12V-notebook-workstation-for-garage-or-sh/
Portable 12V notebook stand workstation for garage or shop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/YYLJ/GRFMV5Q4/F16YYLJGRFMV5Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/YYLJ/GRFMV5Q4/F16YYLJGRFMV5Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/YYLJ/GRFMV5Q4/F16YYLJGRFMV5Q4.SMALL.jpg Royale with Cheese I spend lots of time in the garage but waste lots of time going to the house for internet searches, parts lists, how-to instructions etc.  I needed a portable laptop stand that I could roll around next to my project of the day, but the battery in the old laptop I bought for this purpose is shot and ...
By: Royale with Cheese

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:46:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hack-into-any-computer/
How to hack into any computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/CYRL/GRFN1RO8/F3YCYRLGRFN1RO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/CYRL/GRFN1RO8/F3YCYRLGRFN1RO8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/CYRL/GRFN1RO8/F3YCYRLGRFN1RO8.SMALL.jpg seripj what you need all you need is a machete and a computer. start hacking Start hacking away at the computer with the machete. done. You have now hacked into the computer.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:11:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acer-Aspire-One-A-Guide-to-Dismantling/
Acer Aspire One (A Guide to Dismantling) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/F50Y/GRBTNOJG/FU4F50YGRBTNOJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/F50Y/GRBTNOJG/FU4F50YGRBTNOJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU4/F50Y/GRBTNOJG/FU4F50YGRBTNOJG.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick One morning I got bored and curious plus my crappy netbook went on BSOD. This guide will show you exactly how to dismantle, reset BIOS if removing CMOS battery did not work and eventually flashing of the latest BIOS to revive your netbook. Now, this is a very common problem with this netbook since i...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:19:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Stop-Your-Laptop-Overheating/
How to Stop Your Laptop Overheating - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/JVYU/GR0E72XO/FQHJVYUGR0E72XO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/JVYU/GR0E72XO/FQHJVYUGR0E72XO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/JVYU/GR0E72XO/FQHJVYUGR0E72XO.SMALL.jpg Andre Coetzee Introduction: Computer (Laptop) Cooling Basics The cooling of the CPU (Central Processing Unit), otherwise referred to as "The Chip" or to laymen "The Brain" of the laptop is a dilemma that most manufacturers have to face when designing a laptop enclosure (casing) and choosing the correct CPU for it...
By: Andre Coetzee

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 13:43:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-laptop-into-a-desktop-computer-no-solde/
Turning a laptop into a desktop computer (no soldering required) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/4J85/GQGQGVW4/FJ04J85GQGQGVW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/4J85/GQGQGVW4/FJ04J85GQGQGVW4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/4J85/GQGQGVW4/FJ04J85GQGQGVW4.SMALL.jpg red_green here are some plans to turn your laptop into a fully functioning desktop computer. all it takes is connectin a monitor, a keyboard, a mouse, and some optional components. when you want to travel, simply unplug the cords, and remove the computer. Parts list: Requred parts: -laptop -monitor -usb hub ...
By: red_green

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Integrating-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-with-USB-Hub-with-/
Laptop Cooling Pad with 4-port USB Hub - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/LN8D/GQ5Q4UEC/F49LN8DGQ5Q4UEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/LN8D/GQ5Q4UEC/F49LN8DGQ5Q4UEC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/LN8D/GQ5Q4UEC/F49LN8DGQ5Q4UEC.SMALL.jpg amorarun I have been using my laptop with a cooling pad and a 4-port USB hub but the problem is I don't like it being lying around blocking CD drive or other ports or vents moreover I didn't like carrying the cooling pad and the hub separately every where also I don't want to sacrifice a port just for using ...
By: amorarun

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