[PLUG-TALK] Netbook computer disassembly

[wes]

I am skeptical that the issue is the hard drive being too large. that
system uses an intel 945GM chipset which is the same as my latitude d630
with a 120gb SSD. I don't know what the problem may be, but I would keep
looking if I were you.

-wes

On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Rich Shepard <rshepard at appl-ecosys.com>
wrote:

>    I inadvertently put too large an SSD drive in the Dell Latitude 2100
> when
> the hard drive failed. The strange thing is Slackware-14.2 installs without
> a wimper on the drive, but when I try to boot it there's no lilo screen
> after the POST.
>
>    While all screws came out when it was disassembed to replace the drive,
> and I replaced the screws to 'just snug' tightness, there's one (M2.5x10mm)
> on the bottom corner that won't come out.
>
>    The hole in the head is slightly distorted but the 2.5mm bit fits and
> turns it. When it turns, the 'nut' seems to turn with it. Wes and I tried
> putting upward pressure on the case while turning the screw, but it did not
> come out.
>
>    I need to remove the 120G SSD and replace it with a hard drive. Is
> anyone
> here experienced in this type of hardware surgery for non-distructive
> removal of recalcitrate screws? If we can dis-assemble the case I suspect
> that the sockets/nuts can be re-attached where they belong and I can
> replace
> machine screws as needed from Parkrose Hardware.
>
> Rich
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