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The concept of laptops developed when more and more people were clamoring for a portable computer they can work with while traveling and carry it to different locations. The laptops that were initially introduced were somewhat crude and lacked the sophistication of the laptops as we know and see them today. They were very bulky, had very small displays, without hard drives and everything ran from the RAM or floppy disks.

In 1981 the Osborne Computer Company released the first portable computer and called it Osborne 1. This laptop computer, when not in use and closed up, resembled a locked up sewing machine. It was powered by an electrical connection with an optional laptop battery backup. It had two 5 ¼” floppy drives (mounted to the right and left of the display), and included a modem port. The biggest drawback was the display was only 5-inches wide and could show only a limited 52 characters per line.

Then in 1983, Gavilan introduced the Gavilan Mobile Computer. It was peculiarly built and the screen folded over the keyboard when closed. It weighed 9 pounds, and could run on nickel-cadmium batteries for close to 9 hours.

Three years later in 1986,Radio Shack released the TRS – 80 Model 200 This model was more compact, had a much larger display and more effective laptop battery power, and included built-in software. People used this model for creating simple documents and considered it to be pretty high tech at that time.

A year later in 1987, IBM released its version of a laptop computer calling it the 5155 Portable Personal Computer. It had two double-sided 5 ¼” drives and 640K RAM. The 5155 however did not support graphics and was used for the limited processing of text-based information only.

During 1988, Compaq introduced the SLT/286 Laptop which had overcome the graphics barrier. This model however weighed a hefty 14 pounds, had a 1.44 floppy drive and ‘286’ processor. NEC joined the fray with the NEC UltraLite, which weighed just 4.4 pounds and had overall dimensions of 11.75″ (W) X 1.4″ (H) X 8.3″ (D).

Macintosh entered the laptop scenario in 1989 with their Portable that weighed around16 pounds and had a 9.8-inch 640 x 400 active matrix screen. Its redeeming feature was an operation time of close to 10 hours on a lead-acid battery. These early laptops from Macintosh later evolved into the PowerBook line and now the MacBook line.

It was only in the 1990s we saw the faster, sleeker machines with more storage, more ports and connectors, improved displays, and weighing much less and comfortable enough to carry around. The Apple Macintosh PowerBook line and the IBM ThinkPads became major competitors in the laptop market.

Companies now create new laptops with faster processors and more features packed in smaller packages and the laptopshave really come a long long way from the 1981 Osborne model. Since the 90’s the technology has helped to vastly improve the performance of laptop computers. Longer lasting laptop battery as well as huge hard drives now makes the Laptop a serious challenger to oust the desktop computers from the marketThe summer of 1995 was a watershed year in the history of laptop computers. In August of that year Microsoft introduced Windows 95. It was the first time that Microsoft had placed much of the power management control in the operating system. This move held a great deal in simplifying and stabilizing certain key aspects of notebook design. Windows 95 also brought in the importance of the CD-Rom drive in mobile computing, and initiated the shift to the Intel Pentium processor as the base platform for notebooks.

 The cost savings of having your apple logic board repaired instead of swapped out completely add up to over $800 dollars on some apple computer models. Quotes in excess of $1000 dollars have been issued for the replacement logic board and labor! Finding the right facility to repair an apple logic board instead of replacement can make a big difference.

 That is the tricky part. Finding an apple repair center that can repair the board itself can take months to find then MONTHS to get the repair finished. Proper logic board repaira do take a longer time to complete properly due to Q/A testing of the actual apple computer repair. A week or 7 business days is a reasonable expectation for a normal turn around time on a mail in apple laptop repair.

 I don’t think even apple them self could beat 7 days on a logic board swap anyway. So that is reasonable for a smaller company to meet or even sometimes beat. I believe it is worth a week of down time to save $800 dollars and I bet you do also!

 The apple logic board repair company should have at least a 90 day warranty. Sadly, a lot of companies that install refurbished boards can’t even offer a warranty on the board itself.That is another reason to have your current logic board repaired properly instead of replaced. You know the history behind your computer. You could end up with some 17 year old kids logic board who spilled coke on it and played video games 24-7! We all understand how much stress and heat video games cause to logic boards!

  The price for a correct apple logic board repair should vary based on model and speed of the apple laptop or desk top to be repaired. At most it should not exceed $250 dollars and include return insured shipping and a 90 day warranty. At that price it is much less expensive than buying a whole new laptop or apple desktop. You have the security of knowing the past history of your complete computer.

 Make sure the apple repair center has the ability to replace actual components on the board itself. The machinery to do this cost hundreds of thousands because it must be done with inhuman precision. Some apple logic board components require proper alignment of over 160 TINY pins. Impossible for a human to remove or install these types of components without error or mechanical assistance!

 The reward of saving $600 or $800 dollars on a repair is sweet. Getting your computer fixed for $250 after you spilled coke in it is even better! Yes, any honest board level repair facility should be able to fix most liquid spills. There are very few liquid spills that cannot be fixed by a proper application of logic board repair techniques!

 Hopefully you are now inspired to save that rotten apple computer, you know the one you love so much until it had come down with a bad logic board? With the cost of living going up consider repairing an older computer you may have lying around and give it to one of your children to save money instead of buying new. Knowing the computers history is a huge plus. 

 When running a business from your computer, you really need a back up. That is another great reason to get that broken mac repaired instead of tossing it and buying a new one. Most likely if you have it repaired you can Easily resell it for a lot more working than you paid to repair the logic board. All of there things should be considered when you are saving so much money on the apple computer repair itself!

 

 

The World Wide Web is one of the best new tools for learning how to do home repairs yourself; you can find yourself just a mouse click away from discovering valuable information and resources. You can easily visualize that a spanking new entry door would enhance your home’s curb appeal…but then you’d want to repair the crumbling sidewalk leading to it. The more you think about it, the more you realize that almost every area of the house could do with a little updating.

The first step to home maintenance and improvement is finding a designated place for your tools. You can store your tools in anything that works for you. Here are some basic tools and supplies for handing most maintenance chores, minor to moderate repairs, and some really fun and exciting do-it-yourself projects: Screwdrivers, Hammer, Wrenches, Pliers, Level, Safety glasses, Utility knife, Tape measure, Handsaw, Wood glue, Cordless power screwdriver, Cordless power drill, Circular saw, and a Jigsaw.

If you do most of your projects in a separate workroom like an area in the basement or garage, you may want not only a toolbox, but also some sort of organization system. Anything you’re working with small parts, like nuts, bolts, washers, and screws, keep them on a piece of masking tape. This will prevent them from getting lost while you’re working. Sure, you can keep your tools in a kitchen drawer, but make sure this drawer is only for your tools.

When shopping for any tool, be sure to hold it in your hand and see how it fits. How well a tool works depends more on how securely it can be gripped than on its price. Play it safe when working with glue, paint, mineral spirits, or any substance containing fumes, make sure to keep your work area well ventilated.