http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:55:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Repair-and-refurbishment/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/GO4X/HHS9SQ8A/F5KGO4XHHS9SQ8A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/GO4X/HHS9SQ8A/F5KGO4XHHS9SQ8A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/GO4X/HHS9SQ8A/F5KGO4XHHS9SQ8A.SMALL.jpg andrew mcneil Took a donated hp compaq 6710b and restored it to a working condition
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:58:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-Ni-Cd-Batteries-With-Li-Ion-Batteries/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J2FM/HHS9SOUA/F3YJ2FMHHS9SOUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J2FM/HHS9SOUA/F3YJ2FMHHS9SOUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Y/J2FM/HHS9SOUA/F3YJ2FMHHS9SOUA.SMALL.jpg DIYPerks In this video, I'll show you how to replace Ni-Cd batteries with Li-Ion batteries, which need protecting. Specifically, I'm giving my old drill new life.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Your-Laptop-Power-Cord/
Repair Your Laptop Power Cord - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/Y3U1/HHS9E58J/F7DY3U1HHS9E58J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/Y3U1/HHS9E58J/F7DY3U1HHS9E58J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/Y3U1/HHS9E58J/F7DY3U1HHS9E58J.SMALL.jpg EE-Dan After years of being thrown in travel bags, tripped over, and quite literally dragged through the dirt many laptop power cords succumb to the abuse and begin to fray.  Eventually the fraying cord will break apart and no longer power your laptop.  Here's how to rescue your power cord from the landfil...
By: EE-Dan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:32:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-yourself-flashing-message-on-PIC16F877A-with/
Build yourself flashing message on PIC16F877A with assembler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/F2NT/HHS9UCDX/FCKF2NTHHS9UCDX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/F2NT/HHS9UCDX/FCKF2NTHHS9UCDX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/F2NT/HHS9UCDX/FCKF2NTHHS9UCDX.SMALL.jpg arick Guys, in this step by step instruction, I wanna share my private experiment with PIC16F877A and assembly language, I call it Build yourself flashing message on PIC16F877A with assembler Let's prepare the parts The parts needed for this experiment 1. PIC 16F877A chip 2. The board for PIC 16F877A ...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:26:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Step-by-step-home-alarm-using-ATMEGA128/
Step by step home alarm using ATMEGA128 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/6TH6/HHJOM7UW/F1S6TH6HHJOM7UW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/6TH6/HHJOM7UW/F1S6TH6HHJOM7UW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/6TH6/HHJOM7UW/F1S6TH6HHJOM7UW.SMALL.jpg arick In this step by step, I wanna share my experiment using ATMEGA128 with LCD and PWM to drive a sirene, I created at home as alarm, I'll put a sensor on it for activating, but I haven't done it yet, I don't have the sensor yet so far :) Let's get started, it's easy and simple The next step is prepa...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 20:10:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-yourself-a-speaking-ATMEGA128/
Make yourself a speaking ATMEGA128 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/MBVC/HHI55TYT/FBPMBVCHHI55TYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/MBVC/HHI55TYT/FBPMBVCHHI55TYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/MBVC/HHI55TYT/FBPMBVCHHI55TYT.SMALL.jpg arick Guys, In previous weekend, I made myself a speaking ATMEGA128. I used ATMEGA128 and LM386 as an amplifier, Let's get started The part I need for this project These parts are needed for this project : 1. LM386 2.ATMEGA128 3.USBISP 4.AVRStudio 5. Small speaker 6. LCD 16x2 Assemble the project ...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:05:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-yourself-a-homemade-clock-with-thermometer-us/
Make yourself a homemade clock with thermometer using ATMEGA128 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/EG4H/HH2VL5SN/F7GEG4HHH2VL5SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/EG4H/HH2VL5SN/F7GEG4HHH2VL5SN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/EG4H/HH2VL5SN/F7GEG4HHH2VL5SN.SMALL.jpg arick In this step by step I wanna share my experiment with ATMEGA128 timer and interrupt using DS1307 and NTC to display homemade clock and thermometer. It displays hour,minute,second, day of week, day of month, month, and year, and the temperature in celcius Enjoy the project... Prepare all the parts...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jun 2013 17:47:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Laser-Cut-Laptop-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/93LG/HH2VFN1J/FOB93LGHH2VFN1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/93LG/HH2VFN1J/FOB93LGHH2VFN1J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/93LG/HH2VFN1J/FOB93LGHH2VFN1J.SMALL.jpg LordTovar I had downloaded a laptop stand and cut it out at TechShop Round Rock- Austin and it was extremely flimsy. I did not like this. I designed this laptop stand to fit my 15 inch Macbook Pro. I uploaded the .AI file so that you can scale it then use a laser cutter to cut it out. Then assemble. I used 1...
By: LordTovar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 11:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekend-project-clock-date-thermometer-and-humidit/
Weekend project clock date thermometer and humidity with Arduino mega - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/J2RE/HH2VN8ZK/F8NJ2REHH2VN8ZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/J2RE/HH2VN8ZK/F8NJ2REHH2VN8ZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/J2RE/HH2VN8ZK/F8NJ2REHH2VN8ZK.SMALL.jpg arick Guys, I wanna share my weekend project on creating a clock with humidity and temperature sensor, It's using DHT11 sensor, RTC DS1307, LCD 16x2 and Arduino Mega 2560, Keep reading and good luck Prepare all the parts needed..... In this experiment I need to use this parts : 1. Arduino Mega 2560 b...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 18:14:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-6-digits-precision-thermometer/
Homemade 6 digits precision thermometer with Farenheit,Reamur,Kelvin and Celcius - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/OXDX/HH2VXIO3/FWFOXDXHH2VXIO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/OXDX/HH2VXIO3/FWFOXDXHH2VXIO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/OXDX/HH2VXIO3/FWFOXDXHH2VXIO3.SMALL.jpg arick Guys, In this article I wanna share my experiment on building a homemade digital thermometer with 6 digits precision, I used a simple NTC and ATMEGA128. Let's get started with preparing the parts.... The parts needed for this experiment... We need some parts for this experiment : 1. ATMEGA128 boa...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 21:11:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Touchscreen-controller-for-your-bulb/
Touchscreen controller for your bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/JB2I/HH2LF6G7/FMKJB2IHH2LF6G7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/JB2I/HH2LF6G7/FMKJB2IHH2LF6G7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/JB2I/HH2LF6G7/FMKJB2IHH2LF6G7.SMALL.jpg arick Hello guys, I wanna share my experiment with AT89LV55 from ATMEL on controlling my bulb with touch screeen, the idea is simple, change my mechanic switch to touch screen to turn on my bulb. Let's get started Prepare the part for the experiment.... In this experiment, I used some modules so I wil...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:15:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Step-by-step-developing-controller-for-relay-with-/
Step by step developing controller for relay with your Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/DK45/HH2LF5VO/FT8DK45HH2LF5VO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/DK45/HH2LF5VO/FT8DK45HH2LF5VO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/DK45/HH2LF5VO/FT8DK45HH2LF5VO.SMALL.jpg arick Guys, In this experiment I wanna share the way on creating a relay controller from PC, I'm not using a relay directly but I'm using LED module as a replacemnet of a relay. If you connect it into your relay it will give the same result. Please read : http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-yourself-a...
By: arick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:29:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Light/
Laptop Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SMALL.jpg dphysics Step 1: Drill Holes Drill 4 holes in the pipe insulation for the LEDs and then cut out a rectangle for the switch. Each hole should be evenly spaced out, we did about 1.5" between each LED.  Step 3: Cut out rectangular hole for the switch. To cut out the rectangular hole, make sure to use ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:15:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Cheap-Computer-Cooling-Station/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FJGL/HFD11BPD/FM7FJGLHFD11BPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FJGL/HFD11BPD/FM7FJGLHFD11BPD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FJGL/HFD11BPD/FM7FJGLHFD11BPD.SMALL.jpg ctx1985 Problem: My fiancee's Computer is constantly overheating and shutting itself down.  Solution: Cooling station built from supplies on hand. What you need: Standard USB cable or device with USB connector that you can salvage. Old computer fan Garden planter holder thingy (The white thing that serve...
By: ctx1985

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-Media-Panel-fka-Digita/
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SMALL.jpg andyjagoe The goal of this project was to create a low cost Raspberry Pi Media Panel--a nice looking screen that could stand in the living room or attach to the refrigerator with the primary purpose of streaming personal photo and video content full time, but also be able to do some other cool things when nee...
By: andyjagoe

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resetting-your-password-in-Ubuntu/
Resetting your password in Ubuntu - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/0R9W/HET0RS1U/FRL0R9WHET0RS1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/0R9W/HET0RS1U/FRL0R9WHET0RS1U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/0R9W/HET0RS1U/FRL0R9WHET0RS1U.SMALL.jpg Pettrocity We've all been here before: Your just getting started at you computer, you get to the log on page, and......wait, what's my password again? Uh-oh, this is bad. Getting locked out of your computer is a very bad thing. Luckily, if you are running Ubuntu, our favorite Linux fork (feel free to comment i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:36:02 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/Kitchen-PC/
Kitchen PC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/E387/HEI48DWJ/FGGE387HEI48DWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/E387/HEI48DWJ/FGGE387HEI48DWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/E387/HEI48DWJ/FGGE387HEI48DWJ.SMALL.jpg mbielawski With a PC in the kitchen you can look-up recipes, watch a movie/tv show, check your email, add items to the grocery list.  We use "Our Groceries" which syncs with android and iphones. A project based off my other instructable dual digital frame/wall mount pc, same idea just smaller. Screen I st...
By: mbielawski

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:19:59 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/Revive-dead-pixels-on-LCD-monitors-Laptops-Tele/
Revive dead pixels on LCD monitors, Laptops & Televisions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/NYLB/HDYZ6R0V/F14NYLBHDYZ6R0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/NYLB/HDYZ6R0V/F14NYLBHDYZ6R0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/NYLB/HDYZ6R0V/F14NYLBHDYZ6R0V.SMALL.jpg Jetman50   This is a step by step on how to (possibly) revive dead pixels on virtually any LCD screen. I say virtually as there are certain conditions that will not allow the dead pixel(s) to be brought back, physical damage to the screen is one.   So first we'll start with the warnings: 1) This instructab...
By: Jetman50

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:39:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Unlock-Hard-Drive-Password-Protected-File/
Unlock Hard Drive Password Protected File - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/71V9/HE080FJ4/F6I71V9HE080FJ4.SMALL.jpg ROD917 This instructable will show you how to get around a password protected file. Suppose your computer won’t boot up and you don’t have any way to access your important files. Don’t worry there are several ways to access your files. I had an old emachines laptop computer running XP Home edition and it w...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:28:31 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/dual-digital-framewall-mount-pc/
dual digital frame/wall mount pc - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/6I37/HD4VGTWI/FX56I37HD4VGTWI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/6I37/HD4VGTWI/FX56I37HD4VGTWI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/6I37/HD4VGTWI/FX56I37HD4VGTWI.SMALL.jpg mbielawski We have thousands of digital pics stored on my server and we would like to enjoy them daily.  I decided to make a dual screen digital frame.  It can also be used to share videos, play internet radio...etc.  I removed all the unnecessary pieces from a beat up used laptop & also stripped out the scre...
By: mbielawski

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:01:58 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/Mineral-Oil-Cooled-Old-Laptop/
Mineral Oil-Cooled Old Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/ND7R/HD4V4049/FZ3ND7RHD4V4049.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/ND7R/HD4V4049/FZ3ND7RHD4V4049.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/ND7R/HD4V4049/FZ3ND7RHD4V4049.SMALL.jpg schou I will start off with why I did this to a laptop in the first place so if you don't really care, skip to the other steps. The Asus UL80VT served me well for two years until the screen started flickering with white lines and squeal with a high pitched sound inherent of a dying capacitor . For a whil...
By: schou

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:02:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Remove-a-Hard-Drive-From-a-Laptop/
How to Remove a Hard Drive From a Laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/EU99/HD4VO5O7/F2BEU99HD4VO5O7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/EU99/HD4VO5O7/F2BEU99HD4VO5O7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/EU99/HD4VO5O7/F2BEU99HD4VO5O7.SMALL.jpg paulmerrick A personal computer is where many of us keep our important personal “items” (the digital kind, at least) such as family photos.  Yet computers don’t last forever and in the event your computer crashes, you will want to recover the hard drive for use with a different computer.  The following instruct...
By: paulmerrick

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:34:35 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:42:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DJ-Cart/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/QF0E/HAQ2UP5P/FMTQF0EHAQ2UP5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/QF0E/HAQ2UP5P/FMTQF0EHAQ2UP5P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/QF0E/HAQ2UP5P/FMTQF0EHAQ2UP5P.SMALL.jpg kilber17 My weekend project. Like, Follow, And Favorite. Please!!!!!!!!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:04:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-Gimp-282-For-Beginners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/SLNC/HBHGIOVM/F4PSLNCHBHGIOVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/SLNC/HBHGIOVM/F4PSLNCHBHGIOVM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/SLNC/HBHGIOVM/F4PSLNCHBHGIOVM.SMALL.jpg GalacticsTutorials This is a simple Tutorial, HOWEVER, please click on the full video and read the description because the description contains most of the information and a table of contents so you can navigate the video much easier.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:08:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-photo-frame-from-laptop-yes-another-ab/
Digital photo frame from laptop - yes, another one! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/6JA5/HAWSI9CC/FT46JA5HAWSI9CC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/6JA5/HAWSI9CC/FT46JA5HAWSI9CC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/6JA5/HAWSI9CC/FT46JA5HAWSI9CC.SMALL.jpg Patxipt This another photo frame made from an old laptop, a Toshiba 1640CDT running a 450Mhz AMD K6-2+, 192MB RAM, 6GB HDD. Why another? Well, this is Instructables! Everyone has a different approach of doing things! :-) EDIT: Go to step 5 for improvements! Step 1: Remove the guts from the laptop In th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:50:14 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:08:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Mobilization/
Laptop Mobilization - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/7EKS/HA4MKDGB/FKV7EKSHA4MKDGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/7EKS/HA4MKDGB/FKV7EKSHA4MKDGB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/7EKS/HA4MKDGB/FKV7EKSHA4MKDGB.SMALL.jpg Treknology Laptop computers have become cheap and reliable enough to replace desktop machines unless you have special cards that need a mother board. I have several dedicated desktops but, the laptop you see here is the one that currently holds my life together. Because I am travelling, this is the "trimmed" ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 15:56:16 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Dec 2012 03:53:29 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...
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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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:14:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LapPi-A-Raspberry-Pi-Netbook/
LapPi - A Raspberry Pi Netbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/P9DX/H8RVBCHF/FXNP9DXH8RVBCHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/P9DX/H8RVBCHF/FXNP9DXH8RVBCHF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/P9DX/H8RVBCHF/FXNP9DXH8RVBCHF.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny The Raspberry Pi is a remarkable machine. Lightweight, powerful, and until now it was completely tethered to a wall socket. The LapPi is built to free the Pi! It's made from a mixture of spare parts, unallocated electronics, and scrapped components & cables I have built it in response to the Raspber...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:13:21 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:30:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Moody-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/0ZW1/H8OJEMHL/FB90ZW1H8OJEMHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/0ZW1/H8OJEMHL/FB90ZW1H8OJEMHL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/0ZW1/H8OJEMHL/FB90ZW1H8OJEMHL.SMALL.jpg davidhend So this is my old laptop that just got retired; it was a cheap Acer laptop that I modified slightly.  The machine was always a little moody so I figured I should add something to further represent which mood it was in. It’s a little beaten up at this point but that just adds character.  So I wa...
By: davidhend

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:32:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-a-Notebook-DC-Jack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/QCL0/H742SFD5/F8HQCL0H742SFD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/QCL0/H742SFD5/F8HQCL0H742SFD5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/QCL0/H742SFD5/F8HQCL0H742SFD5.SMALL.jpg x8xid In this video I show you how to replace a worn out DC jack on a Dell Insperon notebook.  The steps are pretty much universal. I have seen some notebooks in which the jack is not located on the main board, but a separate power board. If your unit is like the latter, I suggest replacing the whole powe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:12:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-Your-Notebook-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/I7WB/H742SFBH/FLGI7WBH742SFBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/I7WB/H742SFBH/FLGI7WBH742SFBH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/I7WB/H742SFBH/FLGI7WBH742SFBH.SMALL.jpg x8xid In this video I replace the cooling fan located in the bottom of the notebook.  What is not in the video: I re-applied thermal paste to all processors, cleaned the heat pipe, and repaired the heat spreader fins at the end for the heat sync by the fan.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:08:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-Stripped-Notebook-Monitor-Hinge/
Fix Stripped Notebook Monitor Hinge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/MAHV/H742ZYNB/F4PMAHVH742ZYNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/MAHV/H742ZYNB/F4PMAHVH742ZYNB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/MAHV/H742ZYNB/F4PMAHVH742ZYNB.SMALL.jpg x8xid I came across a job here recently that required a little ingenuity. Now while I'm not one to commonly "rig" a repair, sometimes it's what the customer needs. In this case the screws that held the monitor hinges in place had all stripped out and the casings cracked. The tension caused the top to comp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:43:08 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....
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:05:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laptop-stands/
D.I.Y. Laptop stands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/YMSO/H673ABXZ/FW2YMSOH673ABXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/YMSO/H673ABXZ/FW2YMSOH673ABXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/YMSO/H673ABXZ/FW2YMSOH673ABXZ.SMALL.jpg Nirzaree Well, laptop cooling stand is the essential thing if your laptop accidentally starts acting as an oven.. :P    is fuming hot air and making the surface irritable to work with.  So here is what I had made a month ago, to help my laptop.  All the stands here  are made out of MDF, a kind of wood.  Ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2012 14:36:33 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
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Pro-Cooling-Mount/
Laptop "Pro" Cooling Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/9FU2/H673CSO1/FDT9FU2H673CSO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/9FU2/H673CSO1/FDT9FU2H673CSO1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/9FU2/H673CSO1/FDT9FU2H673CSO1.SMALL.jpg FuzzyBadTouch This instructable will show you how to make a cool/convenient mount for any laptop and any display/tv. I was inspired by mattlumpkin's "MacBook/iMac Rack Hack" instructable (link here http://www.instructables.com/id/MacBookiMac-Rack-Hack/). I thought this was a great idea but had one flaw that bothe...
By: FuzzyBadTouch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:56:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stand-Alone-CD-Player/
Stand Alone CD Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/ZK95/H5TUCM4V/FIQZK95H5TUCM4V.SMALL.jpg MrJentis This is the follow up project from my cd player adapter project I did earlier to make a stand alone cd player. Other computer recycling projects I did were the Case/Safe and the EPFU. Tools and Materials This is my version of how to make a stand alone cd player using your old and useless comput...
By: MrJentis

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