Don't "buy a service manual." These are available from the manufacturer's website. It'll show you how to disassemble the laptop. You can get a cheap touchpad replacement on ebay for cheap.
You could always just switch the left and right touchpad button more...
Try the default BIOS Passwords for your model of motherboard. http://www.google.com/search?q=default+BIOS+passwords Otherwise your only hope is to complete disassemble the laptop and drain the battery. more...
there could be a broken solder connection or the connector itself may be broken. I had the same problem with my hp laptop and disassembled it abd found a broken solder connection to the motherboard and the adapter connector. I just made a solder connection where it was broken more...
any problems then i would strongly suggest getting that sorted out first. It could be power fluctuations causing your problems. also when it is
disassembled you should dry run it with the bare minimum to boot it and see if it still overheats. Being only two years old i more...
This service manual will show you how to disassemble your laptop to replace the LCD screen. The procedure starts on page 114. http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00374392.pdf Please let me know how you make out.. thanks. more...
Hi, For the details on how to disassemble please try laptopscreen website. However if you can manage to unscrew and unlock the opposing frame. Please see the screws covered with rubber fittings more...