when i tried to install the modem driver for windows xp i got an error message "Open file 1 failed". how do i get around this, and what does it mean?...
Hi, Could somebody explain me how to setup properly MBM5 temperature monitor program? I've seen some postings that ACPI plug-in have to be used, but where to...
Here is where you will find the MBM5 ACPI extension. Goto http://mbm.livewiredev.com/ , then choose the extension tab at the top, then scroll down in the list...
I've done a lot of searching the archives here to answer some of my questions about memory upgrades on the FX215. What I read was that I could install up to...
You probally need to test your memory, I will email you the MS mem tester if you need it. ... Use one of those sticks for now and order matching pairs here:...
Unfortunately, I read your message after I had bought a 3000mAh battery on ebay for $80. It also comes with a 1 year guarantee. I tested it today. It works 80...
Hi, About 3 months ago, I mentioned my own VAIO falling down and breaking some plastic parts. One of the challenges in that time was to identify the nature of...
... You can get a perfect repair using heat with both types. The basic plastic test is to put a flame to a piece that's in question. PVC is self extinguishing...
Hi guys, I have a Vaio FXA-36. At one time I had the little plastic part that was to cover where the 3 1/2 floppy went in case I wanted to add a 2nd...
I am sure I have it. If you still need it I will try to find the part number to see where it is in the warehouse. Hi guys, I have a Vaio FXA-36. At one time...
In a message dated 2/8/2005 11:11:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, ithinkcomputers@... writes: I am sure I have it. If you still need it I will try to find...
Andrew, I will time my charge time next time I do a complete rundown. I don't think I am getting quite as long a runtime as you but that is most likely due to...
Hi, Thanks a lot for your detailed instructions.... however, I was not able to manage all options, I could not guess which sensor number is correct, and what...
Alex, As a side note, none of the temp readings that MBM5 reports on the FXA chassis are labeled. I also have found that for some reason the one sensor that I...
Hi, David! I have tested my 3000mAh under power saving load (low brightness, MS Office, no turn off hard disc - it's useless). The record is 135 minutes, quite...
minutes, quite decent. I am going to buy a second battery to get more than 4 hours! Centrino will definitely suck! what?? Are you kidding? I get 12 hours on...
I used T42 Centrino 1600MhZ, it works 2 hours at last (office, inet, power saving) with 4400mAh. IBM offers to buy 6600mAh battery to get "...All-day computing...
i have an asus. The unit can be found at usa.asus.com we also sell these. ASUS Primary battery 4400mAh, secondard (yes two batteries for 12 hours) 3600mAh....
SONY FXA-49 15" 1.2GHz Athlon4 processor (Pentium rating - 1740) 512MB PC133 20GB 5400RPM hard drive IBM-DJSA CDRW/DVD Combo Drive Windows XP Home (no need for...
It's a 'weight saver' (part # A-8048-965-A). There are plenty about (since they generally survive) so don't pay a lot for one. Perhaps $10 - certainly not...
OK - I'm an idiot. Still, would like to know if the wisdom of this group can help. Attempted to replace original 10GB HD in FX-210 with new 40GB Seagate....
My guess would be that it is a connection problem. It is quite easy to end up with a bad connection after changing hard drives. Make sure that the connector...
Thanks, Tetrameral. I thought of a connection problem immediately. (Of course, it couldn't be that simple.) I checked that carefully, especially when I ...
Hello, Running FX-215 upgraded 256 and win 2K. Also updated bios to WXP01K5 yesterday. I upgraded OS about 2 months ago and had not tried to use serial port...
Hello Dale, ... I guess my questions are: What are you trying to use the serial port for? What are the error messages that you receive when you attempt to use...
I don't think you're likely to have done any damage at the motherboard end. But it's entirely possible that you've got a problem at the other end of the...
... I'm trying to use my garmin gps to the com1, but have a little comport help program that I've downloaded called RS232 that tests 4 ports and has a message...
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