Hi all, this is my first laptop repair. I've graduated from small servers, or at least thats what they tell me :o) . The user says that the she has to...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Oct 9, 2009 5:27 pm
You obviously have a loose connection, or maybe one of the jack contacts is loose or broken off under the jack and you can't see it. At any rate, I would...
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Tracy
tracyjeansonne
Oct 10, 2009 4:46 pm
Hey everyone. First let me say that I am GREEN when it comes to computer repair, I am currently enrolled at ITT Technical Institute and in my fourth quarter...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Oct 10, 2009 6:45 pm
Try re-seating the memory sticks. There should be and access door on the bottom that will reveal one or more sticks of memory. Remove them, clean the...
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Stafford
pumpum_lover...
Oct 10, 2009 6:52 pm
Try checking the fan and cleaning the fan assembly and eliminate heat as a possible cause first. Make sure the fan works and pathway is clear to cool cpu ... ...
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jayhey69
Oct 12, 2009 8:03 pm
For anyone interested in what I found: I'm sure the folks who work on computers all the time know this, but for those who don't, there are special switches in...
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Jerome Deyle
jdeyle@...
Oct 12, 2009 8:44 pm
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p20004679
Oct 15, 2009 12:35 pm
Hi there, recently the VGA Out of my laptop died, it started to send only Red-Green but no Blue signals to external screen so all was yellowish..after testing...
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richard_barsby
Oct 15, 2009 12:41 pm
When you connect the power adapter do any lamps on the laptop illuminate, try to power with the main battery removed from the power adapter only, if you get...
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Tracy
tracyjeansonne
Oct 15, 2009 4:10 pm
Thanks Rich, Yes the power led comes on and blinks a couple times before the unit shuts down again. I have tried reseating the RAM to no avail however I...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Oct 15, 2009 4:20 pm
If you have a DVM or a continuity checker, you can take that flat cable out and see if all the conductors are good. I would also take the SVGA connector out...
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heroxbd
Oct 23, 2009 9:35 pm
Dear guys and girls, I have a Thinkpad X41 Tablet made in 2005. It now cannot pass its self test, stalling at: .... Video BIOS shadowed UMB upper Limit segment...
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p20004679
Oct 23, 2009 9:36 pm
So fast, so good :) thanks mate that seems to be the exact part number, mine is the European model but after some research is mostly the same as the USA...
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rochmat salim
rochmatsalim
Oct 24, 2009 6:40 pm
There are many causes of your problem : 1. Infected by Bios Virus, like CHIH 2. Memory Problem. May be You can replace one by one. And test it, by place it one...
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Vincent L
lkvee
Oct 28, 2009 1:47 pm
The CMOS battery may be going bad. It can keep time, but that time is several hours off, even after manually setting it and setting it through time.gov and...
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Jim
jimthrall
Oct 28, 2009 3:55 pm
Hi. This particular laptop presented originally with a symptom where, once the keyboard was keyboard was screwed in, if moderate pressure was applied to...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Oct 28, 2009 4:14 pm
Those type of problems are usually associated with bad solder-blob connections under one of the large ICs, usually the Video card because it runs hot and often...
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starmaxpc
Oct 28, 2009 9:04 pm
i had one of these once and it is located on the underside of mainboard requiring a complete take apart of the laptop. a time consuming task. it is not...
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Vincent L
lkvee
Oct 28, 2009 11:57 pm
Yes, I just found out it's on the underside of the system board, but only accessible with complete removal. I found one thread where one of the posters...
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Paul E Ratty
sadclown92
Oct 29, 2009 3:48 pm
I recently went through a similar situation with my Acer laptop. It was driving me crazy why the clock was losing time. For another reason I ended up blowing...
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scrapdollars06
Nov 5, 2009 6:39 am
Does anyone buy broken laptop computers?...
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fallsoffmotorcycle
fallsoffmoto...
Nov 5, 2009 6:39 am
Hello, This is a thanks for all the assistance with my old refurb Dell C610, It remains in pieces until I have some extra $$ for another refurb. Then it will...
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Chris
chesterkins
Nov 5, 2009 6:39 am
I have a complete loss of sound on my computorI have a HP Pavillion on Home Vista connected to HP Monintor I have checked that the volume is on even at 100%...
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Lynnie
lyndatombs
Nov 5, 2009 5:00 pm
Hi Chris , go into device manager and uninstall the sound driver/card , then
reboot , this can sometimes fix the problem       Lynnie Hi...
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andrew pcs
pcs.llanelli
Nov 5, 2009 5:02 pm
in reply to scrap dollars06 question about if anybody buys scrap laptops , yes we do do you have a source of them if so we might be...
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msshiv1961
Nov 6, 2009 4:50 pm
Dear Sir, Previous day I watched a movie and closed the system with Power button as usual.Next day ,when I am trying to start with Power button,it is not...
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scrapdollars06
Nov 6, 2009 4:50 pm
The reason why I asked if anyone buy laptops is because I buy ONLY the Broken HP Pavilion Laptop models. I buy using classifieds ads posted in many different...
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rodneps
Nov 6, 2009 4:53 pm
Hi there Does anyone know how to remove the keyboard on a PCG-9P9, or have a service manual or link to one? Thanks Derek...
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pink99122
Nov 11, 2009 5:49 pm
Greetings group! I have repaired a number of desktops over the years without actual blood being shed. Today I decided to try to replace a bad laptop combo...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Nov 11, 2009 6:01 pm
Laptop Optical drives are all pretty much standardized as far as the mounting and hole alignment goes. So a lot of different drives will fit into any given...
