Laptop Disassembly Sheet

[Bloogen]

I've recently been looking for a better way to organize laptop screws when dissembling laptops and haven't been able to find a way. I decided to use a paper template that I could print out and separate the screws and detail where they came from ect. I put together an example of what I was thinking really quick and I wanted to get some feedback/ideas on how to make it better.

I was thinking it would be really cool if you could make a version of this that possibly was larger, has the screw "sections" with slightly raised "walls" to avoid them from moving around. The material would probably be thicker than average paper to allow you to move it around. The notes could be written in a removable/erasable marker or pen. I would pay for something like that for sure.

[Tweak]

I've recently been looking for a better way to organize laptop screws when dissembling laptops and haven't been able to find a way. I decided to use a paper template that I could print out and separate the screws and detail where they came from ect. I put together an example of what I was thinking really quick and I wanted to get some feedback/ideas on how to make it better.

I was thinking it would be really cool if you could make a version of this that possibly was larger, has the screw "sections" with slightly raised "walls" to avoid them from moving around. The material would probably be thicker than average paper to allow you to move it around. The notes could be written in a removable/erasable marker or pen. I would pay for something like that for sure.

Dry erase board with the very thin magnetic sheet adhered to it might be worth considering. ;)

More specifically...you can then create a map of sorts duplicating the laptop to a degree, make other notes as needed, and not end up with lost or dropped screws. Finding a sheet or wide strips of something like this (http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/918680/Magna-Visual-Magnetic-Tape-With-Adhesive/?cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-Wall_Boards:_Dry-Erase_Chalk_and_More-_-918680&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=plusbox-beta&mr:trackingCode=13186F1B-EC81-DE11-B7F3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA) is what I meant in case I wasn't clear.

[MM PC Solutions]

Grab a bit of corrugated cardboard, draw a laptop shape if need be & stick the screws in that. Job done! ;)

[trapped]

I just tape them either in the hole or next to the hole where they go.

[thor999]

They do make digital calipers (outer micrometer) for measuring lengths, if you get lost it might get you out of a jam as most of the service manuals I have seen list parts, and can then be cross-referenced to the part list. I always wondered: get a tupperware container for each screw type, and a book of small colored stickers, put one on each container for each type of screw, apply that same color sticker to each corresponding screw prior to removal then deposit said screw in its color-coded container; voila!

[JosephLeo]

I just lay them out on a white sheet of paper as I'm taking them out in the shape of the laptop. Never had a problem once- well there was one time when my brother moved the paper, but luckily they were all the same size ;)

This is a good idea though if you laminate it and use a dry-erase marker.

[greggh]

We talked about this in a few other threads on here before. Here is what I do, amazingly simple.

1. Get a standard sheet of 8-10 paper. Draw a basic set of lines that describe the lines on the bottom of the laptop. Including the various panels that remove. Takes 10 seconds.
2. Take screw out, place a small line of double sided scotch tape on the paper where the screw goes. Place screw on tape. Make sure it sticks.
3. Do this for other parts of the laptop as well, such as the top under the keyboard, and top view once top panel is taken off. Also for the lcd if you have to take its assembly apart.

Simple as that. With them stuck to the tape you dont have to worry to much about accidentally hitting the paper and having them all go rolling away.

[scorcher]

I worked as a Dell Technician and some laptops had 50+ screws and some of those with 6+ different size screws.

The best thing to get is a small tackle box that have removable walls. I have one that is no bigger or thicker than a book and it works great. You can make each compartment as big as you need/want. I labeled the bottom of each compartment, ie Motherboard, Heat Sink, Keyboard, etc.

One this size will easily fit in whatever bag you carry. I never lost or forgot where a screw went after doing this.

[xxsilk109xx]

I worked as a Dell Technician and some laptops had 50+ screws and some of those with 6+ different size screws.

The best thing to get is a small tackle box that have removable walls. I have one that is no bigger or thicker than a book and it works great. You can make each compartment as big as you need/want. I labeled the bottom of each compartment, ie Motherboard, Heat Sink, Keyboard, etc.

One this size will easily fit in whatever bag you carry. I never lost or forgot where a screw went after doing this.

Wow thats a pretty good idea! Thanks!

[Bloogen]

Thanks for the suggestions guys some really good ideas. I think I want to try the tackle box suggestion. I tried using a basic screw organizer I have but found it to small to be usable and not sure how to label it properly.

[usacvlr]

Alas one has finally spilled the beans. I hinted at this several months back. There are 10 laptop screw categories as I said back then in EVERY laptop. I did not give the names at the time and will not here but he is correct. You can create your own category names. Once you've defined the 10 major categories you can disassemble and reassemble any model within minutes.

I worked as a Dell Technician and some laptops had 50+ screws and some of those with 6+ different size screws.

The best thing to get is a small tackle box that have removable walls. I have one that is no bigger or thicker than a book and it works great. You can make each compartment as big as you need/want. I labeled the bottom of each compartment, ie Motherboard, Heat Sink, Keyboard, etc.

One this size will easily fit in whatever bag you carry. I never lost or forgot where a screw went after doing this.