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    Fisically remove notebook hardware components! (ex: modem)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pedroL, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. pedroL

    pedroL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there!

    I was wondering if it is ok or advisable to fisically remove a notebook's hardware component such as the Motorola SM56 Data Fax Modem that my HP notebook has on it!

    The reasons for wanting to remove that Modem are to slim the notebook's weight and perhaps enhancing (0,01%) battery life!

    Can someone please help me with something like "pros & cons"?
    Thanks for your help!
     
    pedroL, Mar 4, 2008
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  2. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    You mean physically? There's no way, those peripherals are embedded into the mainboard and the components are interconnected.

    You don't need to remove the hardware completely to save battery life, all you need to do is disable the hardware from the Control panel, but even still, I doubt you'll notice the minuscule improvement.
     
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  3. pedroL

    pedroL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Humm... that makes perfect sense!
    Didn't thought on the "interconnection part"!

    And, should there be any problem on disabling the Modem?
    I never use 56K connections...
    Thanks!
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not advisable, generally speaking, from the point of view of preserving your warranty. Also, unless the component is something large, like the hdd, which I doubt you want to remove :D , I doubt if you'll notice any weight savings by removing most of the non-essential components.

    For example, this 959340.jpg is the modem circuit board from my Sony PCG-Z1A; even without any background for context, you can tell that it's a rather light, delicate item, and removing it would not appreciably reduce the weight of my Z1A.
     
    Shyster1, Mar 4, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Disable the devices you dont need on Device Manger.

    I disabled 56k modem, ethernet adapter (i use wireless) and firewire port.
     
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    pedroL Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the advice!
    Yesterday I disabled the 56k modem!
    About disabling the other devices you mentioned, are there no "cons" apart from having them not functioning?
     
    pedroL, Mar 5, 2008
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    No cons, if you run into a conflict just re-enable.
     
    powerpack, Mar 5, 2008
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    pedroL Notebook Enthusiast

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    That was fast... Thanks!

    I'm gonna "trim" the device manager then...
    I suppose disabling some unused devices will have some positive effect on performance, boot, power, etc...
     
    pedroL, Mar 5, 2008
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