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    Instructions to opening Sager NP2080

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by firedude328, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. firedude328

    firedude328 Notebook Geek

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    I bought my 2080 about a little more than 1 year ago, and from overuse of ethernet and USB ports on the left side, its come loose and they don't work anymore(I feel the board that its on and its I can move the ports on the left side up and down with my finger). Im figuring some loose solder came up and I would solder it back in, since I got the limited warranty which doesn't cover it. I would like the USB ports back as the ones on the right one side feel like they'll go out on me too eventually. And I would think an ethernet would be important for my only computer incase I have to alter settings or factory reset my router.

    So anyone have a link that can show me how to open it?

    Also anyone know what I have to buy to add the blutooth wireless
     
    firedude328, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    The 2080 is a rebranded Compal (H)el-80 so take a look at this disassembly guide
    HEL80 disassembly guide

    To have bluetooth capabilities you will either need to buy a USB bluetooth dongle or buy an internal bluetooth module(PNB has the module for $45 but the external usb dongle will be cheaper though less convenient ).

    Here are also instructions(courtesy of Powernotebooks.com) if you want to add the bluetooth internally.
    http://www.powernotebooks.com/specs/PowerPro/l8-15inst.php
     
    Kdawgca, Jul 18, 2008
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  3. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    There is a Compal IFL90 service manual floating around. I had read it before to, but do not know where I saved it. :)
     
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    The Compal IFL90/Sager NP20 90 service manual is here but since the NP20 80 is a rebranded Hel80, you do not want to use it ;)
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    oh, i though they were both the same chassis, one integrated video, the other with discrete. :)
     
    Gophn, Jul 18, 2008
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