Question about custom build...

[Teclis2323]

Hey all,

So, this probably comes as a pretty stupid question to those of you who know way more than I do. I've done several searches, and come up with nothing, so I wanted to ask - is there a source for parts which would allow one to build a custom laptop? I have seen bits and pieces on newegg, but things like the screen, the casing - things like that - they don't seem to be out there.

Is this because of the non-standardized format of laptops (i.e. different placement for different models)?

Thanks

Jacob

 

[Brainonska511]

You can buy "barebones" laptops which only have certain parts (usually they have a screen, optical drive, wireless card and/or bluetooth, graphics, battery). Then you just buy the RAM, processor, and hard drive for your laptop and assemble it all.

 

[imported_ToySoldier]

Here are a couple of links for DIY notebooks

http://www.directron.com/laptopdiy.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/05/04/building_your_dream_notebook/

******/diy/notebookdiy.asp

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/228/1/

 

[Teclis2323]

Thanks guys I will check those out

 

[BladeVenom]

Search for the term whitebox laptop/notebook.

 

[imported_ToySoldier]

I Google / Yahoo Search "DIY Notebook" or "DIY Laptop"

 

[WildHorse]

Teclis2323,

Now that several weeks have passed, did you build a laptop?

I'm interested in it too & would like to hear your experience/results.