Platforms & barebones — what you can actually assemble
Track: Build your own laptop · Duration: 30 min
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Platforms & barebones — what you can actually assemble
Laptop workbook — parts, assembly, firmware, and troubleshooting next to the video.
Barebone & whitebook routes
- Barebone kits ship with chassis, motherboard, and sometimes cooling — you add CPU (if socketed), RAM, SSD, and OS.
- Some vendors sell configurator builds: you pick GPU/screen tier; assembly is factory or dealer.
Limits
- Many modern laptops have soldered RAM or SSD — verify service manuals before buying parts.
- GPU upgrades are rare except in specific modular designs.
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