I have a Dell Inspiron PC that will suddenly act like it's going into standby mode but it actually shuts down and will not restart when the button is pressed...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 2, 2011 1:57 am
What is the actual model number of the machine? Some Dells have well known problems with the motherboard and/or the power supply, but just the word "Inspiron";...
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David
arctictroll...
Jul 3, 2011 11:20 pm
I am working on this ASUS 1005HA Eee pc for a friend that it looked like all it needed were a few drivers but for what ever reason it will not let me turn on...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 3, 2011 11:28 pm
What operating system? Are all the service packs and updates installed? Ardell Faul Computer Monitor Service Inc. Ardell's Laptop and PC Repair 10816 E....
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kensplace2
Jul 6, 2011 3:41 pm
I have a couple of dead d630 laptops (intel graphics) Powering on the light comes on (power i think) for a second or so, there is a quiet CLICK noise that...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jul 6, 2011 3:42 pm
Sounds as though there my be spyware or virus on machine. Scan with spybot search and destroy and avg simultaneously overnight...remove all it finds..then try...
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steve_destin
Jul 6, 2011 3:43 pm
Right, sorry about that. The model number is 530. It's a Pentium Dual Core E5200 CPU, 2.49 Ghz, 2.99 Gb RAM. Thanks, please let me know if I need to provide...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 6, 2011 4:08 pm
I have had two of these come in with the same problem, and both times it was a faulty motherboard. Ardell Faul Computer Monitor Service Inc. Ardell's Laptop...
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David King
arctictroll...
Jul 6, 2011 4:08 pm
xp , no it gets stuck in a loop asking to install activ X i think is what it wants from microsoft. ________________________________ From: Ardell Faul...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jul 6, 2011 4:57 pm
Im a dell certified tech..what is the service tag? Call Darrian for all your computing needs. 317-796-3306 ... From: steve_destin Sent: Wednesday, July 06,...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jul 6, 2011 8:06 pm
Reflow the video chip. Call Darrian for all your computing needs. 317-796-3306 ... From: kensplace2 Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 10:21 AM To:...
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David King
arctictroll...
Jul 6, 2011 8:12 pm
Okay, I will have to get spybot it has avg now. thank you. ________________________________ From: Darrian the Computer Guy <darrian_walker@...> To:...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jul 6, 2011 8:30 pm
Run diagnostics on drive to ensure that iit isnt failing...next run virus and adware scan Call Darrian for all your computing needs. 317-796-3306 ... From:...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 6, 2011 8:32 pm
Darrian, its nice that you are a certified tech, but what does that have to do with wanting the service tag? Everybody can look up their model by Service Tag...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jul 6, 2011 9:06 pm
No relation what so ever, but thank you for pointing it out. The reäson for the service tag is to locate part numbers for each component (the systembaord)....
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 6, 2011 9:07 pm
This unit does not have a screen to break. http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-inspiron-530/4505-3118_7-32953389.html Ardell Faul Computer Monitor Service...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jul 6, 2011 10:06 pm
Ah. Yes. A desktop. The information previously provided is still valid. Locate part number using service tag and search ebay. Have a great day. Call Darrian...
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Tom Taylor
twtemt
Jul 7, 2011 5:34 am
I have a Hp lalptop and the WiFi has stopped working. Can someone tell me a reliable place to buy a new WiFi chip for the laptop? Thanks, Tom I have a Hp...
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steve_destin
Jul 7, 2011 5:35 am
Thank you both for your replies and help. I know this is a long shot but, could the problem with the MB possibly be as simple as cold or otherwise faulty...
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Darrian
darrian_walker
Jul 7, 2011 5:35 am
You can also swap out the power supply for testing purposes or make use of a power supply tester if you're not convinced it's the board. ...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 7, 2011 5:41 am
What is the model number? some HP laptops have well known issues, but it is impossible to know if they apply to yours without knowing which model you have. ...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 7, 2011 6:12 am
Both times I have had to replace the motherboards in the ones I got in for repair. I tried new power supplies first, of course, for no change. There...
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John Peters
john357954
Jul 7, 2011 12:04 pm
Need to reflow the nvidia chip or take it ti someone that can in your area. John Peters Peters` Electronics 257 Marek Lane Port Lavaca, Tx 77979 ...
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Branx86 Yahoo
branx86
Jul 7, 2011 2:38 pm
If the laptop is a HP Dv6000 series. This is the first sign that the video is getting ready to fail. You will need to take it to someone to have them reflow...
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Darrian the Computer ...
darrian_walker
Jul 7, 2011 3:54 pm
try the simple things first. Ensure wireless is turned on within the bios, then ensure the hardware switch (if any is set to on). Try reseating the card and...
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mmr
pievos98
Jul 7, 2011 4:13 pm
It is a common mistake to do a reflow to an nvidia chip, the problem is not the electrical contact between the motherboard and the chip, the problem is in the...
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Darrian
darrian_walker
Jul 7, 2011 4:19 pm
try the simple stuff first, swap out the power supply and see what happens. ********************************************************* Call Darrian at...
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Darrian
darrian_walker
Jul 7, 2011 6:38 pm
i don't think reflow is the fix for this problem, but if it were..... ... I have successfully reflowed 20 or so of the hp machines that had been excluded from...
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John Peters
john357954
Jul 7, 2011 7:30 pm
I have reflowed over a dozen nvidia chips and have not had even one come back for repairs. Some over a year and a half since they were done. Bad solder...
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Ardell Faul
computer_mon...
Jul 7, 2011 7:47 pm
I have reflowed dozens each of the complete DV6000 and DV9000 motherboards for a successful repair of the wireless and other related issues over the past...
