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    An ant has decided to crawl into my screen and DIED there

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Drelnis, Jun 27, 2012.

  1. Drelnis

    Drelnis Notebook Guru

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    I have an early 2012 HP Envy 17" and an ant has decided to crawl inside the laptop, go to the middle of the screen, and die there.

    I'm wondering how difficult it would be for any computer store to open up the laptop and get rid of the ant's corpse?
     
    Drelnis, Jun 27, 2012
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  2. jason330i

    jason330i Notebook Guru

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    wow that sux. time to use the raid fumigator in the house.
     
    jason330i, Jun 27, 2012
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  3. gnat_

    gnat_ Notebook Guru

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    Wat?

    Seriously, post a picture. I need to see this.
     
    gnat_, Jun 27, 2012
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  4. pongalong

    pongalong Notebook Consultant

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    This definitely made me laugh. The service manual should have instructions on how to open up the laptop. I've done it several times myself on previous systems and as long as you keep track of the screws and move carefully it should be simple - the most difficult part of opening up the screen imo is taking the bezel off without breaking any of the plastic teeth that hold it on. I would hope that the Envy has better quality plastic and it won't be as much of an issue.

    But if you're worried and don't have experience, I'm pretty sure any reputable computer shop should be able to do it.
     
    pongalong, Jun 27, 2012
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    Pomtoon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Haha, somehow I find your username very appropriate with this thread… :D
     
    Pomtoon, Jun 27, 2012
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    Pobthiti Notebook Consultant

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    Lmao this is hilarious... I'm sorry...
     
    Pobthiti, Jun 27, 2012
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    Butr0sButr0s Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not sure about the envy 17, but most laptops can be disassembled without too much trouble if you're organized. I took the screen off two laptops to poke around while debating an upgrade, you might want to check to see if any guides exist for the envy to save yourself some time and money.
     
    Butr0sButr0s, Jun 27, 2012
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    AU4U Notebook Evangelist

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    ADAM!,,,,,,That's where he went!,,,,,,I told him not to wander too far! :p
     
    AU4U, Jun 29, 2012
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    I am facing a similar problem in HP Envy 17 1000 CTO. Were you able to get the dead corpse removed by successfully opening you laptop?

    Let me know how you did it.
     
    nouman, Aug 11, 2012
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    PaKii94 Notebook Virtuoso

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    an inhouse tech came to replace my screen and he basically had to take appart the whole laptop (taking out hdd, wifi, random screws etc.) i would try prying off the plastic bezel. Most of the newer envy's come with the bezel popping out and its simple to pop in
     
    PaKii94, Aug 13, 2012
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  11. necrophyte

    necrophyte Notebook Evangelist

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    actually no need to pay for something anybody should be able to do by themselves.
    i have just replaced my envy 17 3d display twice during the last 2 weeks, and except having some major difficulties separating the display from the plastic screen on the front of the lid (they are glued to each other on the edges, just like the rubber feet are on the bottom of the notebook), it is quite a safe and quick (ca. 30mins) procedure (not comparable to the elitebooks, but still not that complicated).

    just make sure you follow the instructions (look for the service and maintenance guide for your notebook model on the hp website) and dont mix up the screws, as they are mostly same, but sometimes a bit different, especially in terms of length.
    thats a good opportunity to tidy up the inner life of your notebook - eg. dust. your notebook will thank you greatly (performance & heat)!
     
    necrophyte, Aug 17, 2012
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