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How do I build my own laptop from scratch starting with a whitebook?

Sep 09, 2008 by new guy | Posted in Laptops & Notebooks

I am looking to build my own laptop. Since I travel so much for my job, I want my own laptop with me so I can use it for whatever I want. Does anyone know anything about whitebooks and/or how to build them and where to buy the components from?

Making your own laptops takes too much time, effort, and sometimes you have to pay more even though you're doing the labor yourself. Unless you graduated with a degree on building laptops or computers, I'd say that you should just go out there and buy

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How to Build Your Own Laptop | Michael's Guide to Computer and Laptops

Customization is probably the best way to exercise your freedom in that you can do just about anything you want with something. Fiddling around and experimenting with the innards of your subject and making it into your very own creation makes the experience really worth the time and money invested. Just like setting up a home theater or planning work projects, building your very own laptop is not that difficult as it involves a mechanical way on how to do it. The key here is to know the basic steps and requirements, so you can add your personal touch later. Below is a step-by-step procedure on how to create your own laptop computer.

Build the foundations first The first step is choosing a “white box”. A white box is an empty shell that includes a screen, keyboard, motherboard, fan, and the essential drivers. It’s essentially the skin and bones of the computer. You will add the organs and innards later. Since this is entirely customized, it’s up to you to choose the size of your screen, the material of your keyboard, or the thickness of your white box.

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