Which hardware components is the most difficult to replace on a laptop computer?

A+ Hardware & SoftwareChapter 10 Study Guide1.What is a primary difference between laptops and desktops?

2.What are two possible pin counts for SODIMM modules?

3.Where it the best place to find the laptop service manual?

4.What should you use with a laptop to avoid frequent insertion and removal of external input and videodevices?

5.An autoswitching power adapter for a laptop accepts what approximate range of voltages as input?

6.What is the smallest and fastest laptop internal expansion slot type?

7.What LCD component is responsible for providing brightness?

8.Due to size restrictions and the compact nature of laptop devices, this type of storage media has becomeless commonly found on new laptops.

9.A laptop's Bluetooth module enables communication over:

10.T/F. Due to the compact nature of laptop devices, all laptop GPUs come in the form of CPU-integratedgraphics.

How we rate notebook computers

We all want our devices to be easier to repair—after all, repairability is synonymous with longevity. As much as we wish everything could score a ten, only some will walk away victorious. What makes a repairable device?

To start, points are docked based on how difficult it is to open the device. If you can’t open it, how can you repair it? Once inside, we note what types of fasteners are used. Proprietary screws or glues? Yuck! Phillips screws? Better!

As we continue to examine the device’s internals, evidence of easy-to-swap modular parts, prioritized access to often-replaced components, and upgradeability put big smiles on our faces and more points on the scoreboard. Finally, to score that perfect 10, the device must also have a free, public service manual available from the manufacturer.

Which devices earned our fixer seal of approval? Check out our laptop repair score list below, and take a look at smartphone repair scores, and tablet repair scores for more product recommendations.

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 2022

7

Framework Laptop 2021

10

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 2021

9

HP EliteBook 840 G7 2020

9

HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 2020

9

EliteBook 800 G5 2020

10

HP ProBook 440 G7 2020

9

HP Elitebook x360 1040 G5 2020

6

MacBook Pro 16" 2019 2019

1

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15" 2019

5

MacBook Pro 13" Two Thunderbolt Ports 2019 2019

2

HP EliteBook x360 830 G5 2019

9

HP EliteBook 840 G6 2019

10

HP EliteBook 830 x360 G6 2019

9

MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2019 2019

1

HP EliteBook 1050 G1 2018

9

MacBook Air 13” Retina Display Late 2018 2018

3

MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2018 2018

1

MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2018 2018

1

HP EliteBook 840 G3 2017

10

Dell Latitude E5270 2017

10

LG Gram 15" 2017

9

Samsung Series 9 15" 2017

9

Acer Predator 17.3" 2017

8

Dell XPS 13 2017

7

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2017

0

MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2017 2017

1

Retina MacBook 2017 2017

1

MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar Late 2016 2016

1

MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar Late 2016 2016

1

MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 2016

2

Retina MacBook 2016 2016

1

Asus Chromebook C202 2016

9

Retina MacBook 2015 2015

1

MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 2015

1

MacBook Air 13" Early 2015 2015

4

MacBook Air 11" Early 2015 2015

4

MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2013 2013

1

MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Late 2013 2013

1

MacBook Air 11" Mid 2013 2013

4

MacBook Air 13" Mid 2013 2013

4

Dell Inspiron Duo 2013

7

MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 2012

2

Asus Zenbook UX32VD 2012

8

MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2012 2012

7

MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 2012

1

MacBook Air 13" Mid 2012 2012

4

MacBook Air 13" Mid 2011 2011

4

MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 2011

7

MacBook Air 11" Late 2010 2010

4

What is the most difficult to replace on a laptop?

Which of the following is the type of internal hard drive used in laptop computers?

What type of power jack can be found on a laptop case?

Which of the following describes the display technology most commonly used in modern laptops?