Alright, so I've had this devilish little netbook for like two years, and so far the OS and the charging port have been shot. Replacing the OS is easy, it's just I cannot, for the life of me, open the casing up. I've tried for like 1 year, taking out every single screw I see that's in the frame, but nooooo it still doesn't want to come off. I've jammed screwdrivers inside and tryed prying open which was probably a bad idea but I know I didn't break anything from doing that, just scuff marks on the outside. Gateway calls this son of a b**** the LT2016u netbook. I've tried looking for a disassembly guide but gave up like 6 months ago. If you help me, I will love you forever.
How to open up my netbook
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cliffordcooley
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After reading the title I couldn't help but think of a smart_ss comment for a reply. I will spare you the pathetic attempt at humor. I know you wouldn't be amused. lol
This video should answer your question, allot easier than any words I could type.
How To Replace The Screen In A Netbook Laptop - Gateway LT2016U
This video should answer your question, allot easier than any words I could type.
How To Replace The Screen In A Netbook Laptop - Gateway LT2016U
learninmypc
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I'll prematurely apologize for my answer although I believe I can rightly say it. Even if I knew how to do such,(open it up) I wouldn't tell you how to because I have no way to know factually if its yours or not.
Does it actually matter if it's mine? How is that important? I mean I already have the hard drive, memory, and some other little thing that might have to do with the wifi or something lol. What else is there that could potentially bad(I guess that would be an appropriate word)? And cliffordcooley, I'm trying to take the bottom part, not the screen is fine. Or at least the last time it worked it was fine haha
That was the easiest part, actually. Considering they're just hidden behind 3 doors on the bottom lol
cliffordcooley
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The key is probably removing the keyboard. There are more than likely screws under the keyboard. Just don't remove the keyboard the way this id_ot did so.
Gateway LT20 netbook keyboard removal RAGE!!!!
Look for tiny catches along the top of the keyboard. I've seen videos where people use credit cards to remove keyboards. Those catches (from the video I linked) at the bottom of the keyboard are too large to be forced. It's no wonder he caused damage and then was complaining about it.
Gateway LT20 netbook keyboard removal RAGE!!!!
Look for tiny catches along the top of the keyboard. I've seen videos where people use credit cards to remove keyboards. Those catches (from the video I linked) at the bottom of the keyboard are too large to be forced. It's no wonder he caused damage and then was complaining about it.
Alright thanks, I'll try that
OH MY GOD IT WORKED(y) . But I still can't turn it on even after taking most of it apart, air dusting and checking ribbon connections. Ughh I have to spend money now, wonderful
learninmypc
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In my opinion yes.
learninmypc
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I'm not saying it isn't his, I'm simply stating what I think is right.
If you couldn't/wouldn't help me, why comment?
learninmypc
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Simply explaining
cliffordcooley
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I'm sorry learninmypc but I see little difference in this thread and one of your own. - Apple Mac Tower
This PC being a netbook is no less worthy of service than a tower.
This PC being a netbook is no less worthy of service than a tower.
learninmypc
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Point made. Thank you.
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