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    Is it possible?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Sahin, Dec 16, 2007.

  1. Sahin

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    Is it possible to get a laptop which lets say you do not like the case of and make your own and switch the mobo and the screen. This would for sure void your warranty. But is is possible?
     
    Sahin, Dec 16, 2007
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i guess it is, but i bet its hard
     
    timtravel42, Dec 16, 2007
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    fifafreak18 Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have the time and the skillz (read: EXPERT) im sure its possible.
     
    fifafreak18, Dec 16, 2007
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    I saw a guy who converted a XBOX 360 in to a Laptop and the case was awesome and it was rather clunky but I think that was due to the Fact that the XBOX 360 has a huge mother board. I am guessing you have to build it around the Battery.
     
    Sahin, Dec 16, 2007
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  5. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    How do you plan to make your own case? Do you have a way to melt and mold plastic?
     
    adinu, Dec 18, 2007
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  6. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Sure it would be possible. You'd need the means of making the case along with mounting hardware, but other than that you'd be good to go.

    I've cracked open my Dell Insprion 6000 several times and it wouldn't be hard to move everything else into some other housing, but finding a housing that fits would be tricky. :)
     
    Mark, Dec 18, 2007
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    liam2051 Notebook Consultant

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    wtf why would u go to the trouble of taking apart thousand dollar kits and changing out the lid? voiding all warranty, mess u and u ruin thousands of bucks worth of stuff
     
    liam2051, Dec 30, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I dont think you could ever make a case thats better than the one it came in.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 30, 2007
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