Laptop Repair Pro Blog - In this edition we're discussing using an SD Card as a Hard Disk to install software or store large files on Ultrabook or 2in1 PCs

Using SD Card as a Hard Disk on Ultrabooks and 2in1 Laptops

Introduction Modern laptops all seem to want to claim the title of smallest, thinnest, lightest and most compact on the market. This is great for travel because your laptop essentially weighs less than the lunch you brought with you. However, it’s a nightmare when it comes to installing applications, upgrading the OS, storing photos and Read more about Using SD Card as a Hard Disk on Ultrabooks and 2in1 Laptops[…]

Laptop Repair Pro - HP Envy D410a Scanner Module Repair

HP Envy D410a Scanner Module Replacement

Overview In this blog I’ll be demonstrating how to repair a HP Envy D410a Scanner which has started producing black scans. I attempted to clean the existing scanner module to no avail so instead I opted to replace the unit. I couldn’t find a service manual for the printer and no tutorials were available online Read more about HP Envy D410a Scanner Module Replacement[…]

Sega Game Gear Repair (Part 2)

This is a continuation of the repair and restoration of the old Sega Game Gear handheld console. If you haven’t followed the progress so far, please read  to see what was done so far. The console can now read cartridges but the screen is dim, the brightness adjustment wheel doesn’t do much and the sound Read more about Sega Game Gear Repair (Part 2)[…]

Sega Game Gear Repair (Part 1)

A while ago I bought a broken Sega Game Gear on eBay just to see if I could repair it. Older games consoles are typically pretty fun to work on because they have relatively large components which are easy to solder and there are a lot of mods available which can improve their performance. When Read more about Sega Game Gear Repair (Part 1)[…]