How to make a tablet yourself?

Your attention is offered instruction onThe manufacture of a tablet computer from an old laptop with their own hands. For example, taken Acer Aspire 3610, but the technology is little different for other models of laptops and netbooks.

Materials and equipment

In order to make a tablet from an old laptop yourself, you will need:

• the bottom of the laptop case;
• a frame around the display;
• side part of the top panel of the case (long side, which is below the touchpad);
• resistant touchscreen 15 ";
• mini-pci WI-Fi card Intel PRO Wireless 2200;
• a small strip of plastic;
• button of suitable size - for equipment on / off .;
• cold two-component welding;
• black automotive paint.

Programs:

• operating system Windows XP;
• driver.

Instruments:

• soldering iron;
• screwdriver;
• file;
• hacksaw for metal;
• brush for paint;
• sandpaper.

How to make a tablet with your own hands

Preparation of system components of the tablet

Separate the display from the case. Remove the front frame from the display (it will be required in the new device). Separate the top panel of the case (together with the keyboard and control buttons) from the bottom.

In the lower part of the case are all the main system parts of the future tablet:

motherboard, processor, memoryetc. Here you will have to decide for yourself whether the power that the computer initially possesses is sufficient or you are ready to increase it by some manipulation.

For example, the memory of the laptop isonly 256 MB, which in modern realities is indescribably small. However, the motherboard contains enough slots for connecting DDR II. Therefore, you can increase the amount of memory.

You can also replace the processor Seleron, with a capacity of 400 Mhz (it is inserted into the slot of the matrix), for example, to the Pentium, or leave it, too, at your discretion. If the lamps

The lights are much faded with time, it's better to replace them.

In order to equip your future tablet with Wi-Fi,insert the Intel PRO Wireless 2200 mini-pci WI-Fi card into the appropriate slot, this is necessary, since initially the laptop is not equipped with either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapters.

CD-drive, most likely, it is necessary to remove, thereforethat it will take place for new equipment. In addition, this will further facilitate the entire structure. Also need to get rid of the mechanical part of the PCMCI, in its place will need to attach the power button. Weld the button wires to the place where the corresponding button was located at the laptop.

Increase the number or size of holes in the bottom of the case to improve ventilation.

Preparing the display frame

The lateral part of the upper panel of the body needscarefully cut off from the base, if necessary, cut it with fine sandpaper. This part is attached to the display frame on the side where there are cutouts for fastening. Do this with cold two-component welding, creating the most smooth surface. The resulting holes in the places of the former fastenings are also covered with welding. Also cut a hole for the speaker.

Touchscreen

Resistant touchscreen - a touchscreen display that takes the place of the old one, should

have a 4:3, then it is ideal for this notebook model. I must say that such a touchscreen is one of the most common on sale, as it is used in payment terminals around the world.

The touchscreen controller is fixed in place,which previously occupied the CD-drive, but connected to the USB connector located on the back of the bottom of the case. Slot under it also seal cold welding, because the connector itself will now be inside the computer.

Assembling the tablet

1. Next to the touchscreen controller, fix the antenna of the wifi, and close the cutout in the drive housing with a strip of plastic, of suitable size.
2. After first fitting the display frame to the main structure, you will find a gap of a few millimeters. Get rid of it with cold welding, increasing the bead of the frame.
3. Combine the parts with welding, treat the seams with a file and sandpaper, achieving a smooth and smooth surface.
4. Start painting. Dye enough of the display frame and the surface created by welding, giving an aesthetic and finished look to your new tablet.

operating system

The tablet works well for the tabletthe Windows XP Tablet PC edition is essentially an ordinary Windows XP with add-ons for the touch panel, however you can experiment and use other systems to get the computer to work quickly and the responsiveness of the display to the commands. Install the drivers accordingly.

Modified in this way, the laptop will find a new life and become a convenient gadget for surfing the Internet. You can see the result of the changes on the video posted on this page.