Ideas for fixing, improving, or restoring the old HP dv6-1352dx laptop
Ideas for fixing, improving, or restoring the old HP dv6-1352dx laptop
I own only one laptop mentioned in the title. It was quite appealing, but it’s quite outdated. I’ve been thinking about getting it to function properly again, though I haven’t really worked with laptops much—just towers. I’m seeking advice or suggestions on how to handle it. I’d like it to be usable for road trips and for my son to enjoy. He wants to play some of my old Megaman games. Right now the battery life isn’t great, but it should work as long as it’s plugged in. The screen and audio are fine, and the ports—USB and disc drive—are still functional. The keyboard has a few issues; I have to enable a virtual keyboard for login. The case is still in good condition, and Windows 7 is still installed. It runs extremely slowly and tends to freeze if you move around too quickly or excessively. I’m wondering whether it’s better to replace it and start fresh, or to try and fix and upgrade it, or if it can be rebuilt and upgraded with a tower case? Are there any resources for a parts list, or good places to buy components? Is there a laptop version of Partspicker available? This is just a personal project, something I’m doing for my son. It was my first computer and my first step into PC gaming—it looks nice and the setup is pleasant. I’m feeling nostalgic. Thanks in advance for your time and any suggestions.
What could this be used for?
You might consider a complete reset and fresh installation of the operating system.
A Linux distribution would be a better choice than sticking with Windows 7.
Laptops are generally not designed for easy upgrades. You could try replacing the battery or switching to an SSD for the hard drive.
However, you're investing in an old, slow machine.