Choosing Replacement Parts and Upgrades for Your Laptop
Unfortunately, modern society has a mindset that says that if something is broken, it should be thrown out and replaced. However, it is often possible to fix or replace parts instead of replacing the entire device, which means that you should always consider this option. If your laptop or computer is broken or you want to upgrade it, then consider looking for replacement parts (such as drives, USB ports, RAM, and a range of other things), rather than simply getting a new laptop.
What Replacement Parts Are Popular?
There are some HP laptop parts (like DVD players and drives) that are quite popular to replace, simply due to their ease of replacement. Some of the more popular replacements and upgrades include:
- DVD-RW or DVD drives - A lot of modern laptops come complete with DVD and CD drives. These are usually built into the laptop itself but are very simple to remove and replace or upgrade. If you are looking for a new DVD drive for your laptop, make sure that you get one that fits where the old drive came out of. Alternatively, you may decide to get an external DVD player or optical drive that connects to your laptop via USB.
- RAM - If you have a decent laptop that has started to slow down, you may consider replacing or upgrading your RAM. In this case, it is not possible to make an external upgrade like it is with DVD players or drives, so you need to make sure you choose RAM that is compatible with your computer.
- Screens - Unfortunately, laptop screens can be quite weak. If you do break your screen, then you need to make sure that you choose replacement parts that are the right size, which have the same optical specifications as your old screen and that are compatible with your laptop.
What Should I Consider When Choosing Replacement Parts or Upgrades?
Finding the right replacement parts for your laptop can be difficult. Wherever possible, it is usually easier to use a USB alternative, rather than replacing internal components. Consider the following to streamline your choice:
- Size - Laptops are relatively compact devices, which means that there is usually limited space for upgrades or new parts. If you can't fit your desired upgrade inside your computer, do your research and find out if you can connect it via an external USB connection.
- Connectivity - When replacing things like RAM or hard drives, you need to make sure that your replacement parts have the same connectivity as the old part you removed from your computer, otherwise you will need an adapter.
- Necessity - It can be difficult and time consuming to replace or upgrade certain parts of your laptop, so make sure that you think about whether they are really necessary.