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If it works fine and is not broken then I don't want it. If it's broken, I can fix it. If it's in my trash can then no one in the world would want it either.
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- Buying broken computer stuff, fixing them and then reselling them, Fixing cars and trucks, model railroading…
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- Pentium D 2.8Ghz 2 GB DDR2 533mhz Ram 512MB Video 17" LCD DSL hard wires
Hi, bought a gaming PC tower (with a top class nVidia graphics card) for the kids, Xmas, but sent it back cos of a couple of probs. It's arrived back with me and some problems persist. When I switch on and boot-up (I assume it's booting up, as I can't … |
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My laptop had been overheating and got pretty bad,(a year before I practically friend the motherboard) but then I finally learned about the heat sink which was cleaned out and the overheating probs were fixed. But a new problem has beared its ugly head. I turn on the computer, and … |
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I recently invested in getting a samsung 245bw 24inch monitor and it was fine for the first few days. After those I started to get little blue stars (size of one pixel) in my games of counterstrike scattered randomly across the screen. These would also appear in the screenshots and … |
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The Dell flat screen monitor (15" E151FPb) on my daughter's computer goes white and shutting down the system for a while is the only thing that brings it back up - until it decides to do it again. I hooked it up to my desktop syatem with the same results. … |
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Hi everybody. If y'all will remember my Toshiba A100 "System Restore not working" post, thanks to all involved, my laptop is once again shiny! But there is still one remaining problemo. When I try to use my inbuilt CD/DVD drive, the disk, whether it be music, movies or anything else, … |
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Hi, i have been issued a new computer by my work, its a dell latitude xt3 and has a "Dell Wireless™ 5550 Single-mode HSPA Mini Card with A-GPS" installed. im just wondering could this be used to track my movments at work? How could i tell if the company i … |
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Ok, for once I have a question rather than a possible answer... My client's laptop is an old HP Pavilion ze4600. When he brought it in, the LCD light was on, but the screen was black. I assumed it had crapped out trying to resume from hibernation. I hard-powered down … |
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I have read the other posts on the w2888 trouble and am asking to verify what I believe has happened. This machine is my kids machine so there is nothing to lose on the hard drive, the kids play games and surf on it and it wouldn't power up for … |
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I have a hp dv6000 laptop. I can barley see everything. Thought it might be a backlight. Was on the phone for 4 hours plus with HP and tried everything. They quoted me 422.oo to replace the backlight. So I bought a new screen. I installed it and it does … |
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What does it mean when we [B]select [/B]a RAM by assigning [CODE]select = 1[/CODE]? Thanks. |
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We recently shut down our server to replace the batteries on its UPS. Normally, the fan runs on high when it is first booted up and then returns to low (or off) and is essentially noiseless. Since we replaced the UPS batteries, the fan stays on continuously and is quite … |
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hello to you all. I have a Dell desktop computer(pentium3). It usually gives beeping sounds anytime I put it on. I have tried several RAMs on it but the sound couldn't stop. Moreso, there's no display on the connected monitor. Anyone with help should kindly reply as soon as possible … |
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Hi guys need advise on build system this what i'm thinkin purchasing please tell what u think is all compatible and would it give me a powerfull computer system Please rate 1 out 10 for a ÂŁ400 budget what do u think??? check it out advise please thanks in advance … |
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There are 3 Intel Original 945 Gcnl Motherboard,Which have problem that doesn't acquire static IP which is use in broadband connection .Its come into LAN we can share data . but cant share internet with Static IP. but we can provide it dynamic IP for wireless or mobile internet. service … |
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There's an interesting discussion going on in this very forum, right now, right here, which poses the question: [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread341368.html"]Which is best, an AMD or Intel Processor?[/URL] The answer comes in the form of a rhetorical question, namely how long is a piece of string. That said, the real world consensus … |
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Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum but am seeking some advice on my laptop. Just this afternoon, I came home from a week's holiday and turned on my computer. The computer sounds as though it's booting up normally, it's responsive to its power cable and makes the usual whirring … |
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[U][B]System Properties[/B][/U] -Dell Inspiron 6000 (Laptop) -Intel Pentium M Processor, 1.60 GHz -512 MB of RAM -Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition: Version 2002, SP2 [U][B]History of Conflicts, Problems[/B][/U] -In Late December 2005, early January 2006, the Computer Crashed (1st Time.) *Cause Unknown -We were able to gain access to all … |
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The other night the screen suddenly went dim. (first time ever) I was able to jiggle the power cord and get it to go bright for one second. Stayed on but dim for 2 hiurs, then suddenly the entire computer died. No power. Nothing at all happens when I press … |
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Where exactly is the security chip located on this motherboard? We need to replace it, and there are 3 identicle chips to the new one that is in our hands. there are no identifying numbers on the new one. |
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I have a Sony Vaio PCG-FRV37 that I'm trying to repair for a friend. I checked the power supply then charged the battery for hours, it will not make any noises only the green power light & amber battery light come on for a second as if the battery were … |
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Background: My sony vaio laptop VGN-B100B fell down with a big impact and the LCD cracked - the screen was filled with dark black and solid white areas of various shapes. The Sony phone rep said the B series shipped in 2 configurations - XGA and SXGA+. Originally it had … |
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on my laptop the screen is visible but very dark. its not the brightness settings, so i imagine perhaps the bulb has gone but would love someone cleverer than me to confirm this, or suggest what i should do next. funny thing is that when you turn the laptop on, … |
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I know the 1150's have a power jack issue, we've fixed a huge amount of them. The one problem we haven't figred out is this. After some repairs to the power jack, the laptop will run on battery, it says that it is charging BUT, it is actually running off … |
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Bottom 1/3 screen is blank, is this a hardware or software issue? How do I find out/ Thanks |
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I've been to a couple of conferences recently where I was surprised to see representatives of the U.S. military on panels discussing various uses of technology, but I was shocked to learn that the military was on the cutting edge of the technologies being discussed. To be honest, my perception … |
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I have a Gateway Laptop MT3423 (I have had nothing but trouble since I bought it 2+ years ago). It shut down on me and then I was not able to turn it back on. I have tried the trick where you remove the battery and unplug, hold the power … |
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Hi I'm having some issues with my Dell Inspiron 1150 laptop. I'm not sure what the problem is but I get no display when i turn it on and nothing when hooked to an external monitor as well. I get power lights, noise like it is running but nothing shows … |
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My Acer Aspire T180 will not boot up, I have researched the beep codes and can't find the relevant match, it just continually gives even long beeps with no screen display. Occasionally it does boot up after 15 mins, 1 hour, 1 day... then it will only run for a … |
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I have a VGN 260.The laptop does not start when i press the power on switch.If i keep doing it repeatedly it comes on after number of attempts which is frustrating. i have replaced the RAM with a new one as suggested by local Sony Service.Still the problem is not … |