Nick Maslukhin. 5 months ago:
I would suggest adding a compatibility table to the section about M.2 SSD drives. And there are so many varieties of them.
Kinst. a year ago:
I added more RAM to my computer, it’s actually not difficult. Now instead of 4 I have 8 and everything flies.
Maxim Abramov. a year ago:
Hi all! The most important thing is to find out what the motherboard costs and whether there is profitability for the upgrade. If the board is very old, then there will be problems with finding a processor and random access memory. If not. Then start with the list, which I have used more than once.
1. RAM - well, at least now you need 8-10 gigs
2. Replacing the HDD with an SSD
3. New operating system - Win 10
4. Video card
5. If the processor level is 3rd or higher, then use it at the very last moment because it is enough to run everything, including GTA 5, at maximum speed.
Alexander. 2 years ago:
In games, a video card gives a significant boost, I upgraded mine from a GTX 750Ti to an ASUS GeForce GTX 1050Ti for 12k, my budget didn’t allow for more. + I took a new block, otherwise my Linkworld did not inspire confidence, although it was at 500V, but the noise from it was strong, I installed Thermaltake Ural at 650V, heaven and earth in the end.
Andrey Filimonov. 2 years ago:
I looked at your system configurations, but my budget only allows me to get this “Start”, https://vr.site/pc-for-virtual-reality/vr-ready-pc-start I’ll just have to add another regular one HDD for 2-3 terabytes except WD, I live in Izmailovo. Write to me AndreyFilimon3325SBKbk.ru
2 years ago:
We wrote back to you, Andrey. Start build price from additional HDD a 2 TB disk will cost 47,000 rubles. Call a specialist to clarify the assembly order by phone. 8 915 320-33-97 or you can send your contact number and a convenient time for our call in your reply letter, we will call you back. Our other assemblies up to 100,000 rubles:
Gaming computer Rush price 75,000 rub. Intel Core i5 6500, RX480 4GB GDDR5, CORSAIR 16GB DDR4, SSD 250GB, HDD 1TB
Gaming computer Neon price 92,000 rub. Intel Core i5 6600K, RX480 8GB GDDR5, CORSAIR 16GB DDR4, SSD 240GB, HDD 1TB
Gaming computer Storm price 100,000 rub. Intel Core i5 7500, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5, CORSAIR 16GB DDR4, SSD 250GB, HDD 2TB, water system CPU Cooler Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2
More expensive configurations of system units on this page:
Julia Sanina 2 years ago:
Great tips, I changed the video card, bought a more powerful 500 Watt power supply, and the computer became much more productive in games, of course. But I'm still interested SSD installation M.2 drive, the reading speed is very good :) Can you recommend me a good motherboard with such a slot (I wanted to change it anyway) and a corresponding drive? And, most likely, I will need your help with transferring the system to it; I will leave the old hard drive, as you advise, for information.
Any technology becomes obsolete over time. This pattern also applies to laptops. In most cases, they are not particularly involved in updating them, preferring to purchase a new model. However, there are a number of components that can be successfully replaced with new ones. Next, let's look at the potential of laptops in terms of upgrades.
When should you upgrade your laptop?
First of all, upgrading the hardware of laptop computers is necessary in cases where the current configuration does not have enough resources to complete the assigned tasks and work with new software. If the computer already copes with everything that its user requires, then there is no need to update.
For example, changing the processor on a laptop designed for Internet surfing, watching movies and working with text does not make sense. It's another matter if it is used as a workstation for video editing, 3D graphics and other resource-demanding tasks.
What can be improved
Unlike desktop computers, laptop upgrades are quite limited. In a desktop PC, you can change almost any component yourself. This is more difficult for portable solutions.
RAM
The simplest and most accessible way to upgrade is to increase RAM. You'll have to look for a bar suitable for specific model, but installing it is not difficult. It is also worth remembering that components for laptops are more expensive and are not as unified as components for desktop PCs.
Adding RAM sticks will not be superfluous in any case. The larger the amount of RAM, the higher the performance. However, before taking such a step, you should carefully read the motherboard's requirements for RAM sticks. If a specific laptop model was manufactured with the maximum available amount of RAM, then, naturally, it will not be possible to increase it.
HDD
The main data storage changes in three cases: when the “native” hard drive becomes unusable, during replacement with a more capacious or hard drive with SSD elements. The first case needs no comment. The second is relevant when storing an impressive data archive (although here you can get by with external drives).
Replacing a hard drive with an SSD increases the speed of the system, as does increasing RAM, so these two procedures are often performed in combination. The need for surgery depends on the needs of the user. If the system performance is sufficient at this level, then there is no need to change the hard drive.
CPU
Upgrading a laptop's central processor is possible and practiced by many users. However, in this matter, much depends on the method of attaching the CPU to the motherboard. If it is equipped with contact “legs” (PAC - pin array connector), then its replacement is relatively simple and can be done without special tools.
If the CPU is “seated” on the board using solder balls (BGA - ball grid array), then to replace it you will need an infrared Soldering Station and strict temperature control. Therefore, not every workshop provides BGA soldering services.
Another nuance lies in compatibility with motherboards. As a rule, it is limited to the processor models that are equipped with a specific product line of laptops. That is, the possibility of installing a more productive chip is limited to the top model of the line. And if the computer was already purchased in the most expensive configuration, then there is nowhere to increase productivity.
Video card
Updating your video card or GPU laptop in order to improve the quality of graphics display is a risky task and in most cases unjustified. It is very rare to find laptops where the video card is made as a separate unit, which is easy to replace (it’s more difficult to get it).
In other cases, graphics processing is carried out by a chip soldered to the board using the previously mentioned balls. Therefore, you should resort to this step only if the graphics chip fails.
Thus, by installing more advanced components, you can upgrade your laptop. However, due to design features laptops, it will be more difficult and more expensive than in the case of desktop systems.
The invention of the laptop was the answer to the primordial request of every person - the desire for freedom. You can take your entire office and any computer entertainment with you, and go to a business meeting or outdoors, while continuing to participate in company affairs or play your favorite games. This is why laptops and the like mobile devices gained enormous popularity.
However, there comes a time when your trusty laptop makes you think. Its capabilities, which you were proud of a year or two ago, are now clearly insufficient. Time passes, new programs become more demanding of resources, and now there is not enough space on the hard drive, the amount of RAM is too small, and the processor power is no longer sufficient. Some people at this moment learn a new word - “laptop upgrade”...
An upgrade is the replacement of some laptop components with other, more advanced ones. Many technically complex devices can be upgraded without problems, such as cars or desktop computers. How difficult is it to upgrade a laptop?
In a situation where the capabilities of a laptop become insufficient, some people for the first time regret that it is not a desktop computer. After all, its modernization is a very simple task. But a laptop is a completely different matter.
Let's take a closer look at the features of upgrading a laptop.
Components that are easily replaced in almost every laptop are memory, hard drive, battery and processor. You can also add a CD/DVD drive to this list, but replacing it is almost always associated with failure, and not with a lack of resources. The component that is almost impossible to replace is the laptop motherboard. Below we have provided information on the nuances of replacing each of the mentioned devices.
Increase RAM
The first thing that owners of old laptops traditionally start upgrading with is increasing the amount of RAM. This is a very simple task, to solve it you just need to remove the plug on the back of the laptop and see if there are free slots in the memory section. Also, in the documentation for the laptop, you need to find out what maximum capacity it supports - 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB. The process of replacing memory modules, although simple, may differ for different models laptops, so it would be useful to get Additional information about this question.
Replacing the hard drive
Replacing a laptop hard drive with a larger capacity drive also leads in the frequency of calls to service centers, and is most often done without problems. Most laptop models are equipped with a 2.5-inch hard drive. In this standard size there is a wide selection of hard drives of various sizes. If the laptop has a 1.8-inch drive, the choice will be somewhat limited, and the prices will be slightly higher. Please note that a smaller 1.8-inch drive can be installed into a 2.5-inch hard drive slot through a special adapter, but the reverse operation is not possible.
Are you planning to change the hard drive in your laptop? Please note that there is another important parameter that must be taken into account - the rotation speed of the disk. For laptops, disks with rotation speeds of 4200, 5400 and 7200 rpm are used. Typically, a drive with a higher rotation speed is faster, but it consumes more power and generates more heat, which is critical when installed on a laptop. Laptops use the tightest possible installation of all components. If the laptop does not have a system for sufficient heat dissipation, the heating hard drive may deteriorate or damage neighboring components.
If you are going to install a larger capacity hard drive in a laptop with an increase in rotation speed, try to choose a disk whose frequency will differ from the existing one by one step.
You should also take into account the thickness of the hard drive for which the laptop compartment is designed. On this moment They produce the following standard sizes: 5 mm (for example WD Ultra Slim), 7 mm, 9.5 mm (still the most common), 12.5 mm. A thinner one can be installed in a slot for a “thick” and “heavy” screw, but not vice versa.
Currently, it makes sense to pay close attention to SSD drives. Installation SSD drive instead of the usual one, it will not take much time, and will give a noticeable increase in work speed operating system, as well as reduced energy consumption. In addition, the price for SSD drives almost equal to the cost of regular hard drives. If you want to increase the speed and operating time of your laptop, choose SSD drives.
Replacing the battery
Replacing the battery for most laptops is a standard operation that can be performed by anyone. service center, so do you yourself. You just need to find out what type of battery is suitable for your model - read about this in the documentation or on the manufacturer’s official website. As an option, look at the labeling of the current battery and search for its analogue on the Internet.
Processor upgrade
If replacing the processor is possible on your laptop model, and this is not always the case, replacing it is quite simple. Please note that new processor must be the same series as the old one. At the same time, a more productive processor consumes more energy and generates more heat during operation, and therefore requires sufficient cooling. In addition, the central processor is one of the most expensive parts of a computer.
Video card upgrade
We will separately consider the issue of replacing the video card in a laptop. In most models, this operation is not possible because the video subsystem is integrated on the motherboard. Even if your laptop allows you to separately change the graphics card, be prepared for limited selection and high prices. In some cases, it is possible to use external video cards for laptops, which will solve the problem of the weak capabilities of the old one. However, there are very few such offers, and your laptop platform must support the use of such a card.
In conclusion, we note that upgrading a laptop motherboard is an almost impossible task due to the inconsistency of installation forms, mounting connectors and mounting points in the cases of different laptop models. Considering that the cost of replacing a motherboard if the current one fails is slightly less than half the cost of a laptop, there is even less need to talk about upgrading it.
A high-quality and effective laptop upgrade is a real challenge. Our company's employees will help you quickly upgrade almost any laptop. In addition to modernization, we offer laptop repair services - repair, installation and configuration of various software, setting up network connections and much more.
The computing resources of a laptop from two to three years ago are sufficient to solve a wide range of tasks, especially if it has a quad-core processor and discrete video card. But it often happens that even powerful gaming laptops After several years, they begin to slow down when performing certain actions, for example, copying files from external media, transferring data via wireless network or downloading applications and the operating system.
Our upgrade guide will help you speed up your laptop mobile computer, from which you will learn how to install solid state drive, an additional memory module, a USB 3.0 controller and a new WLAN module. Disassembling a laptop to replace outdated or worn-out components is not as easy as a desktop computer, so inexperienced users often prefer to buy a new laptop instead of upgrading an old one. And in vain: after all, anyone can change the storage device, add RAM, or replace an outdated WLAN module and save a lot of money.
Installing a USB 3.0 controller with multiple ports, made in ExpressCard format, is no more difficult than inserting an SD memory card into the reader slot. And to replace a slow hard drive with a high-speed one solid state drive, just unscrew a few screws. By performing similar manipulations, you can increase the amount of RAM in your laptop. Get to the mini connector PCI Express It is more difficult to insert a new WLAN adapter or a solid-state drive with an mSATA interface into it, but our tips will help you cope with this task. Specific expansion cards such as the HD decoder from Broadcom are installed in the same connector.
Installing an additional WLAN antenna will require some patience. To disassemble the frame around the display, under which wireless antennas are usually located, you need to act very carefully so as not to damage the very fragile parts of the laptop.
1. Installing a USB 3.0 controller
The outdated USB 2.0 interface limits data transfer speed when using new external storage devices. If your laptop has an ExpressCard slot, then you can easily and quickly solve this problem. USB 3.0 controllers in ExpressCard format with a width of 34 mm, compatible with 34 and 54 mm connectors, are offered by many manufacturers at prices starting from 500 rubles. Power is supplied to the ports from a free USB connector on the laptop through the included adapter. In addition, you will need to download and install the driver from the manufacturer's website.
2. Increasing the amount of RAM
If your laptop has less than 4 GB of RAM, install an additional RAM module and the speed of your computer will increase significantly. Before you go to the store for new microcircuit SO-DIMM format memory, you need to run the CPU-Z utility (available on the CHIP DVD) and look at the parameters in the “Memory” tab installed module, and on the “SPD” tab check the availability of a free slot. If it is present, place a microcircuit in it with the same characteristics (frequency, volume and timings) as the standard module. To do this, unscrew the screws of the RAM compartment cover and remove it. It is located on the bottom surface of the laptop case and is usually marked as a RAM module. Unclip both clips and pull the connector towards you. Insert the memory module into it and follow the steps described above in reverse order to assemble the laptop.
If your laptop is equipped hard drive With SATA interface, you can significantly speed up its operation by replacing the hard drive with a solid-state drive. Typically the drive is located under a cover on the bottom or side of the case, as is the case with our Lenovo X201. Unscrew a few screws, remove the cover and remove the hard drive along with the metal frame. Then separate the drive from the frame it is attached to with screws. Make note of how it was positioned to accommodate the SSD in the same way. When choosing a specific SSD model, you should give preference to a capacious and quick solution. Subsequently, you can use it on another computer. Place the SSD in the frame, insert it into the bay and connect it to the SATA and power connectors. To achieve optimal performance, you should reinstall the operating system.
Some mobile computers are equipped with two mini PCI Express expansion slots. One of them is usually occupied by the WLAN communication module, and the second slot is initially free. You can install a 3G/UMTS wireless modem and other similar expansion cards into it. As a rule, in modern laptops this slot is compatible with mSATA solid-state drives. To get to it, you will have to do a fair amount of work with a screwdriver and, at a minimum, remove the keyboard and the top cover of the case. Detailed Guide on disassembling your laptop model you will find in any search engine for the query “disassembly laptop model”. Disassemble the laptop according to the manual, place the drive in the free slot and screw it in place to secure it.
If, when playing HD video, the picture on your laptop screen changes jerkily or the processor load reaches 50% or more, as a result of which the computer starts to get very hot and noisy, we recommend equipping your laptop with an HD video accelerator. A good choice is the DCM-70015 model of the Crystal HD line, manufactured by Broadcom. You can purchase it on Amazon or eBay for about 1000 rubles. The accelerator board has a mini PCI Express interface and is installed in the same way as an mSATA solid-state drive. After installing the device, you need to install the driver, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website, reinstall the flash player and activate the Broadcom decoder in the media player settings.
Does your wireless network transfer speed leave much to be desired? Perhaps the problem lies in an outdated module wireless communication WLAN. We recommend replacing it with a new one, such as the Intel AC7260 (800 rubles). Before removing the old mini PCI Express from the expansion slot network adapter, remember which connector each of its antennas is connected to. After installing the new communication module, connect the antennas in the same way.
By default, your mobile computer may be equipped with only one WLAN antenna, or the antennas it has may not be suitable for receiving and transmitting a signal at the 5 GHz frequency (which is where the latest AC routers operate). In this case, it is recommended to replace the wireless antennas. Order new ones on eBay by selecting suitable ones from the list using the search query “WLAN Antenna Notebook”. Make sure they are suitable for 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies. Antennas are best placed between the two halves of the display frame. In the case of our Lenovo X201, in order to disassemble the plastic frame around the screen, you need to unscrew three screws in the corners of the case and unclip the latches along the perimeter of the frame. Place one of the antennas vertically and the other horizontally. Pave antenna cables along the wires leading to the display, connect them to wireless module and assemble your laptop.
Sooner or later, all things become obsolete. And laptops are no exception, quite the opposite, mobile technologies are developing rapidly, and as a result, new things are replacing the old. But what about owners of laptops whose performance has begun to be inferior to more modern models? Buying a new mobile PC?.. This material contains a number of instructions and tips for upgrading laptops and, we hope, will help improve the performance of your mobile system.
How to upgrade a laptop
Preliminary work: Changing the hard drive and memory
Feeling the need to upgrade their own laptop, any user will have to choose from three options:
- sell your existing computer and buy a more modern one;
- contact specialists;
- do modernization with your own hands.
Each of these paths has certain advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the first way are obvious. In this case, the user receives a new fully balanced modern system, manufacturer's warranty and positive emotions. Among the disadvantages, first of all, it is worth noting that this path is the most expensive, even taking into account the proceeds from the sale of the old computer. Also, we must not forget that you will have to transfer all documents and re-create the working environment, including a lot of small, but already familiar utilities. It is very likely that you will also need to update your accessories, such as a bag, maybe a mouse, or a power adapter for the car. In a word, such a radical path will not suit every user, especially since transferring work files, again, may require the help of specialists.
The second path, apparently, may turn out to be the most attractive for the majority, as it will eliminate the need for independent research possible methods modernization, search for necessary components and tools. All that is required from the user is to formulate a list of his requirements as completely as possible, and then, after listening to the specialist’s verdict, choose the best option for himself from those proposed. This path will require less costs than the first one, will, in most cases, allow you to maintain the familiar working environment, and makes it possible to demand correction of possible shortcomings from the contractor. The main disadvantages of this path are that you will have to completely trust the experience of a specialist, and, in addition, it is not always possible to find new components suitable for a somewhat outdated system.
The third path is the most interesting and the most dangerous. This path can only be recommended to those users who are familiar with any technology, or at least have minimal skills in working with electronics. Self-upgrade allows you to flexibly plan the stages of modernization and carry out the improvement gradually. The disadvantages include the need to at least somewhat understand the principles of constructing laptops, the characteristics of components, their compatibility, and the risk of damage to the “filling” of the device due to unqualified intervention.
In fairness, it is worth noting another path of modernization. This path is to acquire external devices with common USB and PCMCIA interfaces. This path is the simplest and most convenient. If the system lacks any communication interface, for example BlueTooth, Wi-Fi, or an analog modem, it is enough to buy a module in PC-card or USB dongle format. But this approach has its limitations, requiring the availability of free ports and creating additional inconvenience when storing and transporting peripherals. However, sometimes this path turns out to be the only possible one. For example, if a laptop does not have an adapter for reading flash cards in SD, MMC, CF or MS format, there is no other way than using an external adapter; fortunately, finding one with both a USB interface and in PCMCIA format will not be a problem.
Preliminary work
Well, if the user feels the strength to fight the “miracle of enemy technology”, and the capabilities of the fourth path are clearly not enough for him, in this article he may find some tips that will help in the upgrade. It’s worth starting here with setting the task, since a clear understanding of the goals will save you from unnecessary manipulations during work and will make it possible to consciously approach the selection of the necessary components. In fact, there are very few ways to improve the system available to owners of almost any mobile computer. This is an increase in the amount of RAM, an increase in the volume disk system, replacing the processor with a more productive one, installing some additional devices with a miniPCI interface, replacing graphics adapter. The latter, in the overwhelming majority of cases, is impossible without almost complete disassembly computer, if at all possible, since most often the video adapter is integrated into the chipset or soldered onto motherboard. That is why the improvement of the video subsystem will not be considered here.
Having understood what the system lacks, you should, using any test package, evaluate the system configuration in detail. This will determine which link will become the leading one during work. Here are some examples: from technical characteristics installed memory It depends on whether you can simply add another memory module to the existing one, or whether replacement modules will be required; the characteristics of the chipset determine which “maximum” processor can be installed.
Having decided on the configuration, you need to take care of the workplace. You will need several flat and Phillips head screwdrivers different sizes, special wet wipes for cleaning equipment will not hurt. Be sure to take care of protection from static electricity (wear a special antistatic bracelet). Here you can even put Exclamation point, it’s hard to believe how fatal a seemingly very small “static” discharge can be for modern microcircuits. Concluding the description of the workplace, we can recall that manufacturers of complex equipment like to use screws with a TORX slot, reminiscent of a six-pointed asterisk. As a rule, such a slot is used in places where, in the opinion of the manufacturer, access by non-specialists is undesirable. However, if the need arises to unscrew such a screw, a screwdriver with a straight slot of a suitable size often helps, and if not, then you can find the necessary screwdrivers almost anywhere where components for computers or radio components are sold.
When starting to disassemble a laptop, even if it's just a few covers, you need to turn off the device and disconnect the battery from the case. This precaution will avoid electrical damage due to screws falling inside or accidental contact with a metal tool of conductive structural elements. Almost all fastening elements of the laptop case are marked in one way or another. In addition to simple arrows pointing to screws, there are often marks indicating your “area of responsibility”: keyboard, hard drive, case panel, and so on. It is advisable to either mark the screws to be unscrewed or put them side by side on the table, so that later it is clear where each screw is intended. The presence of “extra” screws after assembling the device is unacceptable.
Changing the hard drive and memory
The simplest thing is to replace the device’s hard drive, which is most often covered with a cover held in place by one or two screws and/or mounted on a special slide that makes it easier to remove the drive from the case. All you need to do is: remove the old drive, insert the new one into the slide and secure it with screws, install the hard drive in the bay, connect it to the connector using a little force. The vast majority of those used in hard laptops The drive has a U-ATA interface and a 2.5-inch form factor. Since this has long been a standard, compatibility problems are almost completely eliminated. You can first (if necessary) transfer existing system from the old disk to the new one. This operation is carried out on any standard computer by using specialized utility, the drives are connected one by one or simultaneously via an adapter to the PATA interface of the desktop.
To access the processor you must first dismantle
cooling system
Working with RAM is a little more difficult. The number of available slots for memory modules may differ, but they themselves are now quite standard, so geometrically any SO-DIMM can be installed in the socket. However, do not forget about compatibility. Install DDR module II, to a system that only supports DDR memory absolutely pointless. As well as trying to make the memory work in dual-channel mode by adding to the existing module a different volume from the first one. Moreover, when installing a new module “in pair” with an existing one, it is advisable to find a new one with the parameters as close as possible to the first one, ideally from the same manufacturer. If there is a need to replace an already installed module, but it cannot be found under the plug on the bottom surface of the device, dismantling the keyboard will most often help. After unscrewing the screws securing the keyboard, it is important not to forget about the flexible cable that connects it to the system board. Removing and removing the module is more than simple. It is enough to move to the sides one latch on each side of the module, and under the pressure of the spring-loaded contacts it moves slightly out of the fixation plane. Now the module can be easily removed completely. The reverse operation is just as simple. The key on the bottom side will prevent you from installing the bar on the wrong side. To fix, the module is placed in the connector at a slight angle (about 30 - 40 degrees), after which it is fixed by gently pressing it. Under no circumstances should you use excessive force when replacing memory sticks, as this may damage them. If light efforts do not lead to the desired result, you should check that the module is installed correctly.
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Let's move on to the processor. Although its frequency is not the most important indicator, increasing the clock speed can significantly improve performance in some applications. The processor is usually accessed from the top side, which means it is necessary to remove the keyboard and then the cooling system. To do this, use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws securing the cooler and carefully remove the wire (by slightly pulling up the parts protruding on the sides of the plug) connecting the fan to motherboard. After the work has been done, you can safely remove the cooler from its seat, being careful not to damage the thin radiator grille of the air duct tube. Then the air tube is removed, for which you first need to unscrew the four fastening screws. After removing all components of the cooling system, the socket for installing the central processor is free. “Pull out” the old processor after removing the radiator is a piece of cake. On the visible part of the connector, turn the metal “circle” with thread from the “Closed” position to the “Open” position. It is most convenient to use a flat-head screwdriver by inserting it into the recess and turning the wheel counterclockwise. Now you can remove the processor. Installing a new one is done in reverse order.
The configuration of the “legs” of the chip will not allow you to place the processor on the wrong side. But it is best to ensure that the central processor is positioned in the hands in such a way that the small triangle marked on the diagram from the side of the legs will coincide with the lower left corner of the connector during installation. So, carefully “put” the processor into the socket and secure it. As before, installing the processor should go without the slightest effort. After placing the processor in place, you should secure it by turning the lock in initial position. Before returning the radiator to its place, it is very important to remove any remaining old thermal paste from it, and carefully apply a thin, uniform layer of new one to avoid overheating of the main element of any computer due to poor thermal contact. You should take care of the availability of pasta in advance. Often a packet of paste is applied to the processor. Replacing the processor ends with the return of all previously removed structural elements to their place.
Let's add mobility
Installing a module into a miniPCI port is extremely simple. This interface, as a rule, is free in the absence of radio interfaces in the system, and is most often used under Wi-Fi module. An alternative to the latter could be BlueTooth module. In both cases, installation is carried out similarly to RAM strips. The module is also placed in the connector with the key aligned at a slight angle and is secured with light pressure. The only difference is that, after installing the module, you need to connect one or two wires leading to the antenna to it. They are connected by connecting a small plug to the micro connector on the board and pressing until a characteristic click is heard. All that remains is to return the plugs and install the drivers in the operating system.
The described actions will help to significantly extend the life of almost any mobile computer, but they are not exhaustive. For example, you can replace a regular CD drive with a writer, or, say, a CD/DVD-RW combo drive. The operating principles are the same. If the drive is in a replaceable module, just carefully open the cartridge and replace one drive with another. If the drive is permanently installed in the case, you can usually remove it by removing two or three screws and replacing the front panel of the drive. The main thing here, in order to avoid problems, is not to forget to check the compliance of the display elements and controls of both devices.
Summary
Upgrading a laptop on your own is not too burdensome and very exciting. It requires a clear understanding of the goal, self-confidence, “straight” hands and, of course, a laptop. Undoubtedly, there are no comprehensive instructions here, and there cannot be any in such a publication, but the general approach and basic principles have been defined, and this is already a lot. Perhaps this article will help some of the readers decide on the future fate of their pet, which means that the work was not in vain.
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