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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

if it boots up, ram, storage, video adapter, cpu, and usb slot is intact then propably yes

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Disassemble entirely, hammer shell back into shape. If shell can't be salvaged, buy a mid tower and a CPU cooler. Desolder CPU, GPU, and RAM. Disconnect SSD and fans. Resolder chips back onto new motherboard. Replace display, keyboard, and touchpad. Put everything else back together.

Laptop fixed/laptop is now desktop.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

it costs more than buying a new one at this point

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I know; I wasn't actually serious lol. You can't just slap a laptop motherboard into a case and call it a day. Not without some modifications. Also would have to figure out a GPU cooling solution. It's just not practical beyond making a silly joke.