anyone have any resources on someone building their own laptop? thanks...
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aqs12@...
Oct 11, 2001 12:55 pm
I have never heard of this being done, the only thing close to this idea that we've done in the past is use the LCD screen from the laptop on desktop PCs. I...
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Jason Bradwell
v6cavalierz24
Oct 20, 2001 1:21 pm
Hi all, I have a Gateway Solo 2550, that recently started making a noise I suspect to be coming from the CPU fan. I am quite experienced with desktop ...
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aqs12@...
aqs11
Oct 20, 2001 1:38 pm
Hi Jason, with the screen open, and looking at the laptop, where it says "Gateway Solo" near the LCD readout, that plastic piece pops out without any screw...
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Jason Bradwell
v6cavalierz24
Oct 20, 2001 11:37 pm
Thank you very much!!!:) Jason...
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wwjdgary@...
wwjdgary3164
Oct 25, 2001 1:04 am
... for ... Good answer, to buy the individual parts to build a laptop would cost a fortune. Since there are very few generic parts manufactured for this...
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jedwards229@...
tech2274075
Nov 17, 2001 3:00 pm
Hi, nad thanks in advance. I need part id # for (u520) on the sys board 258817-001. I would also like to know if any of you have this same working sys board...
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Joe
aqs11
Nov 17, 2001 3:07 pm
what is this U520? Is it an additional board on the system board? Is it the CPU, voltage regulator? ect ect? Joe...
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rangerz_1@...
rangerz_1
Nov 22, 2001 3:01 am
hi groups i have 20gb hard drive of laptop when i put in in my laptop it ask me a password i ha an adapter and puged this hard disk drive in to my computer. i...
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Joe
aqs11
Nov 23, 2001 8:44 pm
Hi, You can try using a Disk Partitioning utility such as "Partition Magic" to wipe out the exisiting partition and create a new one. Joe...
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Ralph Coffin
ralphspud
Nov 29, 2001 2:04 pm
Recently, I bought the laptop from the original owner with some warranty time left on it. I found it had the problems described below. I contacted HP and they...
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Joe
aqs11
Nov 29, 2001 2:49 pm
Hi Ralph, Sounds like a very good possibilty of a heat issue. Also, if you can get your hands on a diagnostic utlity that runs independent of the operating...
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jwolf6589@...
johnw_94020
Dec 1, 2001 4:32 pm
My laptop Featron FT-6000E is using a Toshiba XM-2402B CD ROM running Win95. The problems are that most of the time when the laptop runs a CDROM, the laptop...
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ralphspud@...
ralphspud
Dec 1, 2001 7:12 pm
In a message dated 12/1/2001 8:32:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... I've been stonewalled by Fry's too....
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jwolf6589@...
johnw_94020
Dec 2, 2001 3:55 pm
In a message dated 12/1/01 11:13:53 AM, ralphspud@... writes: << In a message dated 12/1/2001 8:32:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... I've been stonewalled...
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ralphspud
Dec 16, 2001 7:20 pm
HP finally fixed the problem. We got the laptop back about 10 days ago after the second repair trip to HP. It appears that they replaced just about...
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aqs11
Dec 16, 2001 7:30 pm
Hey Ralph, that sounds great! But to me, it sounds like HP was shooting in the dark when they say, "They replaced just about everything" Personally I think...
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rm_grice
Dec 19, 2001 1:21 pm
Can anyone help me figure out how to add extra memory to a Toshiba 230CX laptop, please? I have a 48Mb SODIMM which I need to install, but I don't have a...
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aqs11
Dec 20, 2001 4:43 pm
Hi Richard, are you sure the model is 230CX? I can't find any info on that model anywhere. Also, is it a Satellite? or satellite pro? Joe...
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dancameo2k
Dec 28, 2001 9:44 pm
Hello, I just bought that laptop (486 processor) and there are a few missing rezistors, diodes and tranzistors. Please help me with the scheme or at least with...
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comtek310
Dec 31, 2001 6:53 pm
model # 1200-XL106 hi everyone... I have this problem.. the laptop was working fine. The only problem is a A/C connect broke/crack i open and resolder the...
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jwolf6589@...
johnw_94020
Jan 1, 2002 5:51 pm
Anyone have any tips as to why my laptop's Cd-ROM drive's audio cd feature works great, but I am unable to use Windows cd's without the laptop rebooting. The...
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aqs11
Jan 4, 2002 8:47 pm
Hi Dan, do youhave a part number for that MB? or are there any markings at all on thatb oard? Joe...
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aqs11
Jan 4, 2002 8:47 pm
Hi Alvin, if the fuses are fine, then you may be in good shape. Test the AC adaptor for current output and voltage, it may be damaged. if you have access to...
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aqs11
Jan 4, 2002 8:47 pm
When you say "Windows CD" do you mean the windows installation CD? If so.. can you use any other CDs with this drive? Such as Norton's antivirus ect ect... JOe...
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jwolf6589@...
johnw_94020
Jan 5, 2002 2:40 pm
I cannot use Norton antivirus, MS Office 97, or any other CD designed for Windows. However I can install Win95 when I boot into DOS and install. In a message...
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dancameo2k
Jan 7, 2002 2:30 pm
Yes, i'll post them tomorrow ! Thanks!! Dan Cameo...
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fazalss
Jan 8, 2002 1:18 pm
Hello!! I have a broken CTX EzBook 700E series laptop, the Nb works fine, just that its broken at the point where the lid is hinged to the base, I need to...
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mcox1232000
Jan 10, 2002 1:30 pm
Hi, I've got a FOSA 5100C Celeron 433 MHz. The laptop runs well but has the following problems: - Sometimes when I'm using the laptop it suddenly cuts off and...
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aqs11
Jan 11, 2002 7:28 pm
Have you tried Ebay? Usually you can find odd parts there... JOe...
