Device Disassembly Best Practices

Question 1

Device Disassembly

Answer 1

• Different than desktop
  
  • Many different pieces
  • Intricately engineered
  • Tight space
• Easy to break
  
  • Very delicate

Question 2

Mapping The Puzzle

Answer 2

• Document & label
  
  • Check iFixit
• Cable locations
  
  • Lots of cables
  • Antennas , drives , video , etc
• Screw locations
  
  • Hidden locations

Question 3

Organize Parts

Answer 3

• Laptop disassemble in sections
  
  • Outer shell , keyboard , video connector , etc
• Step-by-step
  
  • Take pictures
  • Use big workspace
• Use containers to separate
  
  • Glasses , boxes , magnetic grid
  • Multiday projects should have a cover (sheet)

Question 4

The Tools

Answer 4

• Use appropriate hand tools
  
  • Sometimes a single screwdriver
  • Tweezers
  • Specialized tools
• Magnification will be needed
• Anti-static cloth