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But before you toss out that old laptop into the trash, keep in mind that there are quite a few parts you can salvage from it. It might not look like much, but you can save a ton of money from a ...

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Microsoft has finally started selling replacement parts for a select bunch of its Surface computer lineup — from its own store, this time around. The company says it will offer replacement components ...

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