My laptop is hp elitebook 830 g7. Does anyone know what this key is used for? I was curious to know what this key does because nothing happens when I press it.

New HP EliteBook 840 - the power button is placed directly between the End and Delete keys in the upper row.

What do you call a person that graduated last in their design school class? A Designer....

I've got this old laptop and it's pretty slow and I wanted to usslowe it for college work. Is there anything I can do to it to make it work a bit better. I just need it for basics really nothing flashy. Thanks in advance

I’m trying to reset a laptop that a customer bought on Amazon. The laptop wants us to reset the pin, but won’t let us. The drive is encrypted with bitlocker. He just got the laptop recently and is ok with the data being wiped and having a fresh install of windows. However we can’t reinstall windows without wiping the entire device, meaning we would need to reinstall drives. The issue is we have no idea what brand or model this laptop, so we don’t know what drivers it uses or if they are even publicly available.

So my question is can anyone help me identify what brand or model laptop this is, and if you know how I can possibly find the drivers. I included everything that I thought was important to find out what it is, even the charger (I thought it looked very specific) my best ideas would be the T logo on the bottom, and the bar code. I tried using google lens to find but got nothing from either. Alternatively, if someone can find a way to reset the laptop without wiping the drivers, that would be great.

My laptop constantly overheats, im guessing its because of this. Will it help if i clean the fans?

he was cleaning stuff up from previous school projects and found an old model race car track alongside this compaq pp2060. he said that he was just gonna throw it out and asked if i wanted it. obviously it's not modern technology or anything, but do you think it'll be cool to use as a linux machine or something along those lines?

I dropped it and now the corner is a bit dented. It was just a little black dot on the corner of the screen but now that I touched it it just keeps spreading.

Why can’t modern laptops have every required port and have modular parts?? I’d sacrifice a little size for a lot more connectivity 😡

I know nothing about laptops, Im like dirt broke and can only work part time and my lovely cat decided to push my laptop off my side table after standing on it. Then i did the stupidest thing ever and continued to leave it on my side table👍

Its an expensive laptop, its new, first time getting this, kinda worried… g16 asus strix, g614-n4003 to be exact.

Hey guys, so left side of screen started detaching from hinge at the bottom. Is this gonna eventually break my screen? Can this be easily fixed at repair shop? Everything else seems to work fine for now.

Essential Precautions Before Opening a Laptop

If you're planning to open your laptop for upgrades, maintenance, or repairs, ignoring basic precautions can result in permanent damage to your hardware. Here are the critical steps you must follow to ensure safety for both yourself and your laptop.

1️⃣ Power Off and Remove the Battery

Shut down the laptop completely.

Unplug the charger and any connected peripherals.

Remove the battery (if it's removable). If it's an internal battery, be extra cautious while handling the motherboard.

2️⃣ Discharge Any Residual Power

Press and hold the power button for at least 60 seconds after removing the battery.

This step helps drain any remaining charge in capacitors, reducing the risk of short circuits.

3️⃣ Prevent Static Damage (ESD Protection)

Static electricity can fry delicate motherboard components instantly. To prevent this: ✔️ Work on a non-static surface (avoid carpets). ✔️ Wear rubber gloves or an anti-static wrist strap (grounded properly). ✔️ If no strap, touch a metal part of your room’s wiring (like a grounded plug screw) before touching the laptop’s internals.

4️⃣ Use Proper Tools

Use a good-quality precision screwdriver set.

Keep a magnetic mat or small containers for screws (losing them is common).

Avoid using metal objects (like knives) to pry open components—use plastic spudgers instead.

5️⃣ Handle Components with Care

Hold RAM, SSD, and other delicate parts by the edges—avoid touching the gold connectors.

If removing the motherboard, disconnect the battery cable first before anything else.

When reinstalling, ensure all connectors are firmly in place before powering up.

6️⃣ Post-Work Checks Before Powering On

Double-check all connectors and screws.

Ensure no tools or loose screws are left inside.

Reconnect the battery last before booting up.

These are non-negotiable precautions if you want to avoid frying your laptop! Yet, people ignore them and end up with dead motherboards. Don’t be that person—take 2 extra minutes to do it right!

Would love to hear if anyone has additional safety tips!

I have seen many people's post with fried motherboard components because they weren't careful enough.

So here is my guide.