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The article describes the correct procedures when fixing laptops, cameras, cellular phones, and iPods. When replacing an iPod battery, it is suggested to first turn off the iPod and lock the Hold switch and carefully work with a plastic wedge into the seam along the side. To revive a stuck liquid crystal display (LCD) pixel, it is advised to determine whether the pixel is completely dead, make sure that the LCD is clean, and download and install UDPixel to determine and fix the problem. Also include are guidelines when drying a submerged phone, cleaning a spill on a laptop, and cleaning a dirty camera.

The article presents tips on how to maximize battery usage and how to charge it quickly and conveniently. Turning of the flash, liquid crystal display and updating firmware can extend the battery life of digital cameras. Several ways to prolong the battery life of a laptop computer include: tweaking he power manager, lowering the brightness level of the display screen, turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, disabling unused components, and adding more random access memory. Extending the battery life of audio players can be achieve by avoiding skipping tracks, play smaller songs, and turning off the equalizer.

This article presents instructions for handling laptops. According to laptop-repair specialists, spilled liquid is one of the most common calamities to befall laptops. If water is the culprit, shut down the machine as soon as possible and let it dry out thoroughly, preferably for 24 hours or more. Sugary or alcoholic beverages are worse: the sugar crystallizes as the liquid dries, forming electrical pathways where none should exist and increasing the risk that running the laptop will fry some components. Another common laptop mishap is the gravity-accelerated impact event--that is, dropping the thing. Whether it slipped from hands, slid out of an open bag, or was yanked off of its work surface when someone tripped over a cable, the results can range from cosmetic scuffs to a destroyed hard disk. The big, beautiful screens on today's laptops are particularly vulnerable; the impact from even relatively short falls can crack the screen or damage the cabling connecting it to the main body. INSET: Care for AppleCare?.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for properly cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) of laptops and desktop computers.

The article offers pieces of advice for replacing the motherboard in a laptop. It suggests to search on eBay for a used or refurbished replacement. Consulting the disassembly guide of FRC Tech is suggested. According to Dell and Hewlett-Packard, attempting to replace the motherboard will void the warranty. Moreover, it asserts that replacing the liquid crystal display screen is much easier. It also mentions vendors that sell kits for hundreds of dollars less than laptop manufacturers do like Screentek.

Presents information on notebook screens or notebook computer liquid crystal displays. Available size of notebook screens; Quality of notebook screens according to David Mentley of ISuppli/Stanford Resources; Electric consumption of notebook screens according to Kamal Shah of Intel Labs.

Focuses on the effects of the Asian financial crisis on the supply of liquid crystal displays (LCD) for notebook computers. Remarks from an information technology manager of a company that procures notebooks from Dell; Remarks from Paul Semenza, director of market analysis at Stanford Resources, regarding the demand for notebook LCD.

Reports that prices of notebook computers may increase due to a shortage of liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. Why LCD makers are pushing for larger screens; Comments from notebook vendors.

Reports on the decline in the prices of notebook personal computers due to the plunging prices of active matrix liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Comparison of 1994 and 1995 prices of LCDs; Releases by selected companies; Shortage of other components for portables.