This guide will give you a few resources and tips for finding replacement parts for older and new PCs
Prerequisites: Know the device you are working with
Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus
Estimated Time: N/A
Expected Outcome: Hopefully you will find the correct replacement part
Tools Required: Access to the internet
Official Vendors
- Many PC vendors have their own official web stores to buy replacement parts. This is the first place you should look when searching for a part
- A few common vendors are (support.lenovo.com/us/en/partslookup (Lenovo) and dell.com/en-us/work/shop/parts-upgrades/ar/7566 (Dell))
Impact Computers
- impactcomputers.com is a good resource to start with when looking for a replacement part
- Here you can search for parts by the PCs make and model or if you know the part number of the part you need you can search for it directly.
- This is a good reliable resource to get new and working replacement parts
Ebay
- ebay.com can also be a useful resource when you are unable to find what you need from the official vendor or Impact Computers
- Be careful when searching for parts on Ebay. There is no guarantee that parts will work so make sure to only buy parts from sellers with good reviews and return policies