You probably won't be able to recover anything if the chip inside the drive was damaged, but there is a (very) slim chance you might be able to return the drive for a replacement.

Try downloading and installing the latest drivers and software for your DVD writer. Be sure to completely uninstall the old drivers.

You may want to do the same for the motherboard/IDE controller...

I recently received an Acer Aspire 5100 laptop with a Hard Drive Failure post (fixed disk 0 failure). I immediately assumed the hard drive wasn't plugged in securely or it had failed. I proceeded...

You wouldn't believe that this desktop is over a year old by just looking at it. I keep the icons hidden and the icon tray clean. I can't sit stand sitting down to a messy computer.

Power supplies can be tricky business and usually can't be fixed, but if you're feeling lucky get the screwdriver.

My guess is that during shipping either the fuse inside the PSU came loose or the...

I would like to add something to this:

Before you try to reinstall windows or something else drastic, try this. Open your tower and look for some wires that look like this:
...

RAM:
You might want to clean the contacts on the ram and the motherboard. See if that helps. If not, you might need new ram.

Modem:
If you can, remove the modem then uninstall the modem...

Thank you Joeprogrammer, you need a pay raise!


For anyone else in the situation I was in, edit "/opt/bootlocal.sh". Add the line "/opt/wwwroot/bin/apachectl -k start" to the end of the...

Hello and Hapy Thanksgiving!

I've recently set up an old Compaq Deskpro 2000 as a web server. I'm running Damn Small Linux and Apache 2.0.54. Everything works perfect except for one small...

I like how the site is straightforward. As soon as the site loads, I knew what was being sold. Also, nice use of flash!

Load time wasn’t a problem for me (thanks to DSL), but don’t forget...

http://www.exalead.com/img?f=13854515306911682402
One of my favorite childhood cartoons!

I'm using firefox beta 2. Works perfect.

Why do people automatically assume firefox is to blame when something goes wrong?
*edit* I'm probably going to get flamed for saying that.

Most of the...

but slightly deformed.

Dumb fools depart or feverishly eat vegetables

I know this tread is half dead, but for those of you still wondering how to get the face plate off your dell case…

After you take the side of the case off, half of the top will be exposed. Look...

, get Linux and

. His doctor said

You most likely lost a driver in the format. I don’t know if linksys requires this, but be aware that some cards must be taken out of the computer before installing the drivers/software. I may be...

weetabix --> wikipedia



(didin't know what weetabix was: Wikipedia - weetabix (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weetabix))

. He was always

You get Microsoft Office Suite

I put in the Linux penguine

lost --> library book

hannah barbara --> cartoons (from back in the day)

unlike some people

you little insignificant…

Crucible – a sever test or trial

Deciphering a novice programmer's code is a crucible.

Dr. Pain. He...

I've been using Firefox for quite some time now. I based my decision to use Firefox on stability, security, and usability (tabbed browsing). Firefox has in the past and continues to own other...

saudi arabia --> $$$ OIL $$$

Nice site; clean, easy to navigate

Just one problem that stuck out... watch your main width. Keep it uniform. Notice what happens when you click "Apt/Synaptic".

Invite sent :cheesy: enjoy!

You get a stuffed 'Kermit the Frog' doll

I put in my overdue homework from 1st grade.

Sit upon fuzzy bouncy balls.

Sit among large young trees

clean and sober --> all my life!
(and i plan to keep it that way)

You get a roll of used toilet paper...

I put in a bottle of hand cleaner.

Take off stinky feet!

Fancy dress --> wedding

If following what I said above didn't help then all I can think of is:
1) Get a 22 shotgun
2) Aim at the computer
3) BAMMMM!
Probelm solved.

Lol. Just kidding. Seriously, if nothing worked...

You get coffee so cold it's half frozen -- I put in 8 tons of artifical sweetener