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macneilslt
March 29th, 2005, 10:34 PM
Hey... I've been looking around, there is endless documentation on building your own desktop, but I was wondering if anyone knows of an adequate source of information on building a laptop??
hl
March 29th, 2005, 10:45 PM
it's kind of hard to build your own laptop

you won't be able to obtain a case anywhere, it's more like creating your own case, and getting the right sized stuff.. i've seen a guide, i'll tell you if i find it
macneilslt
March 29th, 2005, 10:55 PM
Yeah, I imagined it would be pretty hard...it would be a small working space too..post if you ever come across that guide again..
Patriotxcountry
March 29th, 2005, 11:36 PM
The problem is, building your own notebook is ineffective in comparison to buying one, both by cost and power. If you manage to build a notebook that is cheaper than current models, it could be some of the following A) not be visually appealing to look at B) weak in terms of power C) No warranty..at all, except on the individual components.

The case would be hard to find (or make) as previously mentioned but so will the screen. Keep in mind that laptops are mass produced and a company gets those parts at a nice price, not one you will get yourself.


$.02
PXC
zacus
March 29th, 2005, 11:53 PM
ooh, do it in a suitcase!

or briefcase


i think the hardest part would be ifnding parts like the screen, where do u get a laptop screen :hat:
n4c
March 30th, 2005, 12:59 AM
i agree with the above comments... i have a junk laptop...you can get the screen but we are kms away...

Never Too Late!!! Never Too Early!!!

n4c
ya3
March 30th, 2005, 01:05 AM
ooh, do it in a suitcase!

or briefcase


i think the hardest part would be ifnding parts like the screen, where do u get a laptop screen :hat:
LOL! Have it in one of those nice slim aluminium breifcases :D
n4c
March 30th, 2005, 01:22 AM
LOL! Have it in one of those nice slim aluminium breifcases :D

cool idea..

Never Too Late!!! Never Too Early!!!

n4c
Machuse
April 1st, 2005, 03:01 PM
you might want to look into mini itx...even though it wont be a tradional laptop...[more like a small desktop] it should be easier to work with....plus they have a large community of customizers

http://www.mini-itx.com/
Seb Hughes
April 1st, 2005, 07:04 PM
ooh, do it in a suitcase!

or briefcase


i think the hardest part would be ifnding parts like the screen, where do u get a laptop screen :hat:

LOl...ahahah that is such a cool idea but would it not over heat