Wanting to build/upgrade Laptop?

[PC Surgeon]

I see laptops for relatively cheap on craigs list almost every day. Problem is the hardware is almost unusable for todays apps (Pentium 2/3). So I have a couple questions:

1. Where is THE place to buy laptop parts?

2. How do you tell if it will fit the case?

This would also be a learning experience for me. I've never worked on a laptop :D

[Rottie]

Google is your best friend to look for laptop parts for cheap price

[PC Surgeon]

Originally posted by: Rottie
Google is your best friend to look for laptop parts for cheap price

I agree. Whats the point in having a forum if you have Google?

[Rottie]

that is true but in case you might not get answers from someone at anandtech more than 35 people have read your post but no answer?

[kalster]

ebay is a good source

[IlllI]

ebay..

but i think its more trouble than its worth. those parts.. no guarantee that they'll all be in perfect working condition if you buy them. a lot are sold 'as is'

but if you do finally manage to assemble it all.. and something doesnt work or even turn on.. good luck trying to troubleshoot the problem.