Free Driver Downloads

So you want to replace your keyboard and so far based on my experience different laptop requires slightly different way to open it. Here i will list references to open your notebook and replace the keypad/keyboard.

Apple notebook.
You can read the PDF guide here.
http://eshop.macsales.com/Tech/FTP/pbpismo/pbfw-kybd-cip.pdf
to download this pdf just right click and select save target as...

Sony Notebook.
Mike hardware site have post a great brief description with the picture as the guide. Just click on the image to enlarge it,
You can read it here:
http://www.mikeshardware.com/howtos/sonyhdswap/

Atheros 50006x Wireless:

http://www.mediafire.com/?e8libjbvmww


Atheros Wireless:

http://www.atheros.cz/download.php?atheros=AR5006EG&system=1

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.Net Framework(before Quick Launch):
Download from microsoft

Quick Launch:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38171.exe

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Conexant SmartAudio 221:

http://www.promyvion.net/Conexant_SmartAudio221_XP_Modified.zip


OR:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4

OR:

http://cid-3f10d7c1771f7efe.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/ConexantHDAudio%7C_221%7C_XP.zip



Unzip to a folder,"if installer errors"...use Device Manager.

From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on High Def Bus",choose Update driver,

No to connect,

Install from a list or specific location,

Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,

For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'

Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".

Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".

Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.

This weekend i got my hand on this model Lenovo 3000 Y400 to fix the OS. First time i look at it, no wonder, it is an old model (without looking at the specification), additionally it use windows vista.
During the windows XP installation, the DVD not work properly and cause incomplete installation which lead to driver installation failure.

SPECS:
Then i look at the specs -1.0GB ram and CORE DUO processor .then this make my job easy, installed windows 7. (note: dun judge the notebook by its cover)

WINDOWS 7 DRIVER:
All of the driver installed automatically except:

1. 3 BASE SYSTEM DEVICE : RICOH CARD READER
2. UNKNOWN DEVICE : refer to ENERGY CUT

1. RICOH CARD READER:
Download this driver:
Download
(install by double click at it)

2. ENERGY CUT
Download this driver
Download
(install by right click and select run as admin)

OTHER DRIVERS:
I don't have to install other driver since it's automatically installed. But if incase you need it:

1. AUDIO:
ADI audio driver:
Download
1. Right click on aud02us24.exe and select extract (extract the driver).
2. Open the extracted folder and you will find SETUP.EXE.
3. Right click on setup.exe and select COMPATIBILITY - select run this program in compatibility mode for "WINDOWS VISTA".
4. click APPLY and OK.
5. Right click again on SETUP.EXE and select run as admin.

2. BLUETOOTH:
Widcomm Bluetooth:
Download
If direct installation failed, try method similar to installing audio.

3. GRAPHIC:

INTEL GRAPHIC:
It should installed automatically, if not run automatic update. you ill see the updates for your graphic.

In case you have NVIDIA:
nVidia Go 7300 (Dedicated)
Download


4. WIRELESS:
Automatically intstalled, IF not:

There 2 wireless: INTEL and BROADCOM.
INTEL: auotmatically install or you can check at windows update.
BROADCOM: Download (install similarly using audio installation method).

IF you have any problem leave your comments below.