Laptop Repairs/Second hand laptop parts

rodgrech · 13th March 2007, 6:29 PM

Hi guys, i know this would proberbly be better off in the "Wanted to buy" or "What/Where should i buy" threads, but I quite possibly have a better chance in here to ask my question as you guys are ripping sff machines /Laptops apart quite often and possibly a few laptop repair /techs in here.

The question? I have a toshiba Satalite 3000, Its seen better days and is well out of warrenty. I have done some repairs, such as resoldering the DC jack and the headphone connector but somehow ive managed to break the locking tab on the screen (the thingy that locks the lid down to the logic upper shell) I was wondering if anyone would have one that is compatable that they are willing to sell me or even order for me pending the price.

If i can get this peice in, i can start modding my laptop!

(sorry admins if you all cop a flood of "ZOMG ITS BEEN POSTED IN THE WRONG THREAD" reports, but ive posted in the wanted to buy forum with no luck)

SLATYE · 13th March 2007, 6:31 PM

You could have a look on Ebay for a broken laptop of the same type (dead mainboard, damaged LCD, or any other failure which will render it essentially worthless without damaging the part that you need).

rodgrech · 13th March 2007, 6:33 PM

ive had a look, ive managed to pick up a cheep cooling fan to replace this noisy one, but havnt seen alot of parts lately

Sonicman · 14th March 2007, 9:27 PM

I'll see what I can do for you

Tony · 14th March 2007, 10:03 PM

place where i worked before bought all their toshiba spares from a place associated with volante in chatswood

not cheap

IMO toshiba charge a fair bit for their parts

however if you need a latch, you'll pay the $6 they ask

rodgrech · 15th March 2007, 2:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonicman

I'll see what I can do for you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

place where i worked before bought all their toshiba spares from a place associated with volante in chatswood

not cheap

IMO toshiba charge a fair bit for their parts

however if you need a latch, you'll pay the $6 they ask

Thanks guys

tell me about it, i had a look at one of their service centers websites, $1500 for a pIII CPU, what a fucking ripoff

the cpu fan was gonna set me back $70, got one from ebay for $1 plus $6PP
when i get all the parts i need, im gonna have to go down to the local screw place and get some screws for the laptop too, kinda lost a few when i last pulled this puppy apart

Tony · 15th March 2007, 8:31 AM

I've been told remote control car hobby stores are the best place for cheap high quality screws.

You bring your laptop and ask them to see if they got any that fit!

rodgrech · 15th March 2007, 4:48 PM

yeah ive been told that, but works got an account with Nepean Bolt Master (if these guys dont have it, it doesnt exist)

13th March 2007, 6:29 PM	#1
rodgrech Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 2fort. Dispensor:Goin' Up Posts: 546	Laptop Repairs/Second hand laptop parts Hi guys, i know this would proberbly be better off in the "Wanted to buy" or "What/Where should i buy" threads, but I quite possibly have a better chance in here to ask my question as you guys are ripping sff machines /Laptops apart quite often and possibly a few laptop repair /techs in here. The question? I have a toshiba Satalite 3000, Its seen better days and is well out of warrenty. I have done some repairs, such as resoldering the DC jack and the headphone connector but somehow ive managed to break the locking tab on the screen (the thingy that locks the lid down to the logic upper shell) I was wondering if anyone would have one that is compatable that they are willing to sell me or even order for me pending the price. If i can get this peice in, i can start modding my laptop! (sorry admins if you all cop a flood of "ZOMG ITS BEEN POSTED IN THE WRONG THREAD" reports, but ive posted in the wanted to buy forum with no luck) __________________ Panasonic Toughbook CF-18D 1.2ghz Intel Centrino M, 1.2ghz Ram, 120gb HDD, 10" Touchscreen Green machine AMD Phenom II x4 945 @ 3ghz, 4gb DDR3, Radeon x800 GTO wrapped in a custom green+purple Antec Ninehundred

13th March 2007, 6:31 PM	#2
SLATYE SLATYE, not SLAYTE Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 21,038	You could have a look on Ebay for a broken laptop of the same type (dead mainboard, damaged LCD, or any other failure which will render it essentially worthless without damaging the part that you need). __________________ Main system: Pentium-D 805 \| 1GB (2x 512MB) PQI DDR400 \| Gigabyte 8I865GMK-775 \| Xtreama Radeon 9800Pro with Zalman ZM-80HP-D \| 320GB WD SATA HDD \| Antec SmartPower 2.0 500w Laptop: Compal EL80 \| C2D T7200 \| 320GB Fujistu HDD \| 2GB DDR2-667 \| GF Go 7600

13th March 2007, 6:33 PM	#3
rodgrech Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 2fort. Dispensor:Goin' Up Posts: 546	ive had a look, ive managed to pick up a cheep cooling fan to replace this noisy one, but havnt seen alot of parts lately __________________ Panasonic Toughbook CF-18D 1.2ghz Intel Centrino M, 1.2ghz Ram, 120gb HDD, 10" Touchscreen Green machine AMD Phenom II x4 945 @ 3ghz, 4gb DDR3, Radeon x800 GTO wrapped in a custom green+purple Antec Ninehundred

14th March 2007, 9:27 PM	#4
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14th March 2007, 10:03 PM	#5
Tony Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 9,915	place where i worked before bought all their toshiba spares from a place associated with volante in chatswood not cheap IMO toshiba charge a fair bit for their parts however if you need a latch, you'll pay the $6 they ask __________________ "Nowadays things are completely different, and auto makers are much more global in structure. Its difficult to see ANY new car these days as the product of any one company or country. There are honourable exceptions that prove this rule though. The R32, R33 and R34 series Skylines were the babies of an intensely focused faction inside Nissan, a group who still feel their heritage & family tree come from the Prince regime of ex-aircraft engineers who were really serious about racing and making great cars. Sadly, this group now seems to be feeling pressure to change." I drive a stock R33 non turbo automatic Skyline - 120kW at the wheels! OCAU Nissan Skyline Club Member

15th March 2007, 8:31 AM	#7
Tony Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 9,915	I've been told remote control car hobby stores are the best place for cheap high quality screws. You bring your laptop and ask them to see if they got any that fit! __________________ "Nowadays things are completely different, and auto makers are much more global in structure. Its difficult to see ANY new car these days as the product of any one company or country. There are honourable exceptions that prove this rule though. The R32, R33 and R34 series Skylines were the babies of an intensely focused faction inside Nissan, a group who still feel their heritage & family tree come from the Prince regime of ex-aircraft engineers who were really serious about racing and making great cars. Sadly, this group now seems to be feeling pressure to change." I drive a stock R33 non turbo automatic Skyline - 120kW at the wheels! OCAU Nissan Skyline Club Member

15th March 2007, 4:48 PM	#8
rodgrech Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 2fort. Dispensor:Goin' Up Posts: 546	yeah ive been told that, but works got an account with Nepean Bolt Master (if these guys dont have it, it doesnt exist) __________________ Panasonic Toughbook CF-18D 1.2ghz Intel Centrino M, 1.2ghz Ram, 120gb HDD, 10" Touchscreen Green machine AMD Phenom II x4 945 @ 3ghz, 4gb DDR3, Radeon x800 GTO wrapped in a custom green+purple Antec Ninehundred