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    RickJ Posts: 7,762, Reputation: 864
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    Oct 14, 2006, 07:31 AM
    Can't get my laptop open
    Rick is crying big time. Kids dropped the laptop; the pin that the power supply plugs into has broken off :(

    Manual is no help with directions on opening it up - and I can't find anything Googling.

    I've removed all screws on the underside of it and still can't get it open. Any ideas?

    It's an Acer Aspire 3613 WLCi

    Thanks!
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    Oct 14, 2006, 08:10 AM
    *Snicker*

    Ouch.
    Opening laptops can be a seriously annoying affair.
    They have a tendency of hiding screws in a lot of weird places.
    Makes sure you have removed all parts possible, like CD, battery.
    Not only are they screwed together, but they also tend to be a very tight click fit as well.
    A little brute force and a flat edge is sometimes called for.

    Good luck ;)
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    Oct 14, 2006, 08:19 AM
    Thanks Curly. Sniffle sniffle. I did find the service manual on eBay for $4.75... downloading it now - hoping it's got some tips or tricks.

    The hammer and chisel is just not getting it.
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    Oct 14, 2006, 09:51 AM
    I've now got the hard drive hooked up to my PC as a slave drive.

    Can I run apps no problem? Is there any way to get to stuff I had on my desktop?

    Thanks!
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    Oct 14, 2006, 10:52 AM
    Aah cool... I found it tidy in a Rick's Documents > Desktop folder!
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