Mine is actually 3250, not 3270.

I got brave this morning & took the fan unit out. It had a bunch of
lint in it. I blew it out & put it back in. No fan error message now!
I am going to replace the thermal compound, also. Hopefully it will be
okay. But I am not real optimistic since, like you said, they have a
lot of fan issues.

I have used this laptop a lot & my only complaint is the video card
will not play one of the games I like.

Thanks for replying, David. Good Luck with yours.

gg

I have been getting that message on my Sotec on & off for over a year & it still keeps booting up … I just hit the F1 and let it continue.  I guess what I’m trying to say … is that I wouldn’t be overly concerned … Mine is still working years later !!

 

Later,

Connie   

 

 

From: Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gargrizz
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 8:04 PM
To: Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Sotec_Averatec_Notebook] 3270 fan issues

 

I have been getting the following error on booting:

"CPU FAN error. Please check it. press F1 to resume"

I then let windows start & choose "turn off computer". For the last 2
days this happens every time I boot.

It happened once last month but it was okay when I restarted it a few
days later. I continued to use it every day until yesterday.

I bought a replacement fan but it turned out to be the wrong one. It
is a E-12 S041019G. My laptop has a E12K S050422B.

Does anyone know what is causing this error & could I switch just the
fan itself?

Thanks,
gg

Hi all, well, the LCD screen latch finally broke on my 3120X.  I've
found one place on line that sells replacements, but, they want almost
50 bucks for the thing!  Has anyone else had to replace theirs, or,
know of a cheaper source?

Thanks,
David

David,

Here's a site that has them for $19.00, and they have them in stock.
http://www.excelcomputerinc.com/html/details.asp?
ref=1931&category=misc

Good Luck!
Chris

--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "David"
<astrowolf67@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all, well, the LCD screen latch finally broke on my 3120X.  I've
> found one place on line that sells replacements, but, they want
almost
> 50 bucks for the thing!  Has anyone else had to replace theirs, or,
> know of a cheaper source?
>
> Thanks,
> David
>

I understand that a 512MB 144-pin PC133 SDRAM SODIMM is required.  Any
recommendations re brands or RAM sources?

And would you recommend flashing the BIOS from r101 to r110?

Your advice is welcome, and thank you for your time.


Ben

You can search the forum messages for specific brands that people have
found that worked or didn't.  I would make sure you buy from a vendor
that will allow you to return the RAM if it doesn't work for you.

-Chris

--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "weincap" <weincap@...>
wrote:
>
> I understand that a 512MB 144-pin PC133 SDRAM SODIMM is required.  Any
> recommendations re brands or RAM sources?
>
> And would you recommend flashing the BIOS from r101 to r110?
>
> Your advice is welcome, and thank you for your time.
>
>
> Ben
>

I've always had good results with using 4Allmemory.com for know
exactly which RAM to use in other workstations.

Their website listed the 3120X, but indicated that it could only go to
384MB.   Armed with postings from Sotec forums I ordered enough ram to
bring it to 512MB.

And, what do you know, they were right.   It just went beep-beep-beep
and refused to boot.  I ended up sending it back for the stick that
brought it up to 384mb, which worked perfectly.

So, if there's a firmware upgrade needed, I don't know about it.  The
AMIBIOS says it's version 1.30 copyright 2000.    If there is an
upgrade, where would one find it?   How reliable is it, given some of
these were built in China, some in Taiwan?   I'm really not wanting to
turn a functioning notebook into a paperweight just to add 128mb of
RAM.   I just recently succeeded in swapping the drive for a 100GB
Hitachi.


--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "weincap"
<weincap@...> wrote:
>
> I understand that a 512MB 144-pin PC133 SDRAM SODIMM is required.  Any
> recommendations re brands or RAM sources?
>
> And would you recommend flashing the BIOS from r101 to r110?
>
> Your advice is welcome, and thank you for your time.
>
>
> Ben
>

Hey guys, the original hard drive in my Sotec just failed on me. I
tried everything to restart it; Freezer, banging... screaming, all of
which did not work(The Screaming almost did though...). From some
research I found that the Hard drive (Fujitsu Model: MHR2020AT) uses
the ATA 100 interface. My question is if I have to get a replacement
hard drive that uses ATA 100......can I get one that uses ATA-6? I had
a lot of problems finding a larger hard drive using the ATA 100
interface. Oh, and is it possible to upgrade those usb ports to USB
2.0(I noticed a little plug)?

Thank YOU,
Mike

I have a 3120X manufactured 11/2002, factory ID 1.

About a month ago I put a Hitatchi 100GB 7200/8MB Mobile PATA HD drive
in it, Tiger Direct part number H450-r042 BM  and it has worked
perfectly thus far. No fit problems.   I had a running 20GB drive
already, so I cloned it with XXCLone, and that actually worked
perfectly too.

I tried to make the clone process run fact with a Zonet 2 port 2.0 USB
card, and putting the new drive in an Ultra USB external case.  I thin
k that did work for cloning, but it wouldn't boot off that external
2.0 USB.     the Zonet card did function fine for doing high-speed USB
transfers.

--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "gotomatosgo"
<gotomatosgo@...> wrote:
>
> Hey guys, the original hard drive in my Sotec just failed on me. I
> tried everything to restart it; Freezer, banging... screaming, all of
> which did not work(The Screaming almost did though...). From some
> research I found that the Hard drive (Fujitsu Model: MHR2020AT) uses
> the ATA 100 interface. My question is if I have to get a replacement
> hard drive that uses ATA 100......can I get one that uses ATA-6? I had
> a lot of problems finding a larger hard drive using the ATA 100
> interface. Oh, and is it possible to upgrade those usb ports to USB
> 2.0(I noticed a little plug)?
>
> Thank YOU,
> Mike
>

I put the folowing in froogle.com, "2.5 HDD ata 100" and I got back
almost 500 hits.  I don't think you should have any problem finding a
drive.

-Chris

--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "backporchrock"
<neal@...> wrote:
>
> I have a 3120X manufactured 11/2002, factory ID 1.
>
> About a month ago I put a Hitatchi 100GB 7200/8MB Mobile PATA HD
drive
> in it, Tiger Direct part number H450-r042 BM  and it has worked
> perfectly thus far. No fit problems.   I had a running 20GB drive
> already, so I cloned it with XXCLone, and that actually worked
> perfectly too.
>
> I tried to make the clone process run fact with a Zonet 2 port 2.0
USB
> card, and putting the new drive in an Ultra USB external case.  I
thin
> k that did work for cloning, but it wouldn't boot off that external
> 2.0 USB.     the Zonet card did function fine for doing high-speed
USB
> transfers.
>
> --- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "gotomatosgo"
> <gotomatosgo@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey guys, the original hard drive in my Sotec just failed on me. I
> > tried everything to restart it; Freezer, banging... screaming,
all of
> > which did not work(The Screaming almost did though...). From some
> > research I found that the Hard drive (Fujitsu Model: MHR2020AT)
uses
> > the ATA 100 interface. My question is if I have to get a
replacement
> > hard drive that uses ATA 100......can I get one that uses ATA-6?
I had
> > a lot of problems finding a larger hard drive using the ATA 100
> > interface. Oh, and is it possible to upgrade those usb ports to
USB
> > 2.0(I noticed a little plug)?
> >
> > Thank YOU,
> > Mike
> >
>

Has anyone upgraded their video card to play games? I would like to do
this,if at all possible, but am not sure which card would be
compatible.  I have certainly gotten my money's worth from this
computer but I would love to be able to play games on it. I would
appreciate any input on the subject.

Thanks

gargrizz

I have a Sotec 3120x and from the old website I remember them using
kingston memory for there upgrades.... right now I'm running a
kingston 512MB 144-pin PC133 SDRAM SODIMM in place of the 128MB and
it works just fine.


--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "backporchrock"
<neal@...> wrote:
>
> I've always had good results with using 4Allmemory.com for know
> exactly which RAM to use in other workstations.
>
> Their website listed the 3120X, but indicated that it could only go
to
> 384MB.   Armed with postings from Sotec forums I ordered enough ram
to
> bring it to 512MB.
>
> And, what do you know, they were right.   It just went beep-beep-
beep
> and refused to boot.  I ended up sending it back for the stick that
> brought it up to 384mb, which worked perfectly.
>
> So, if there's a firmware upgrade needed, I don't know about it.
The
> AMIBIOS says it's version 1.30 copyright 2000.    If there is an
> upgrade, where would one find it?   How reliable is it, given some
of
> these were built in China, some in Taiwan?   I'm really not wanting
to
> turn a functioning notebook into a paperweight just to add 128mb of
> RAM.   I just recently succeeded in swapping the drive for a 100GB
> Hitachi.
>
>
> --- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "weincap"
> <weincap@> wrote:
> >
> > I understand that a 512MB 144-pin PC133 SDRAM SODIMM is
required.  Any
> > recommendations re brands or RAM sources?
> >
> > And would you recommend flashing the BIOS from r101 to r110?
> >
> > Your advice is welcome, and thank you for your time.
> >
> >
> > Ben
> >
>

was wondering if anyone has been able to do this and if not, how would
i be able to find out if its possible.  any help would be
appreciated...thanks!

Although you can't upgrade the video card, I believe in the bios you can adjust
the RAM set aside for video from 8M to 16M or 32M.  Without looking I can't say
for sure.  It's not the same as upgrading your video, but might help depending
on what your needs are.

Good Luck!
Chris

upgrading video card on a sotec 3120x?

Posted by: "dx31m" dax31m@... dx31m
Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:55 am (PDT)

was wondering if anyone has been able to do this and if not, how would
i be able to find out if its possible. any help would be
appreciated. ..thanks!


      
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----- Original Message -----

From: Chris Kaufman

To: Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:50 PM

Subject: [Sotec_Averatec_Notebook] re: upgrading video card on a sotec 3120x?

Although you can't upgrade the video card, I believe in the bios you can adjust the RAM set aside for video from 8M to 16M or 32M. Without looking I can't say for sure. It's not the same as upgrading your video, but might help depending on what your needs are.

Good Luck!
Chris

upgrading video card on a sotec 3120x?

Posted by: "dx31m" dax31m@yahoo.com dx31m
Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:55 am (PDT)

was wondering if anyone has been able to do this and if not, how would
i be able to find out if its possible. any help would be
appreciated. ..thanks!

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Hello,
does anyone know what is going on?
I'd love to get more info on the Sotec 3120X and cannot access any
messages.
Is there a way to contact the group owner regarding this? (the generic
group_owner address for this group is not valid anymore)
Thanks,
Andrea

My 3250's left click & right click buttons are not working on my
online Yahoo mail. I also cannot drag emails to folders or to the
trash. This just started last week. This only happens on my laptop. My
HP desktop is fine. Has anyone else had this happen?

Grizz

Anyone can help me here.

I have an averatec 3120v laptop.  My hard disk just get reformated an
reinstall Win OS.

I can't do the Fn F5 to drive the monitor.  Anyone out there has the
video driver that can send it to me thru email.

thank you,

kai

You should be able to download drivers from Averatec's website
www.averatec.com.

Regards,
Chris

--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "kaileha1"
<kaileha1@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone can help me here.
>
> I have an averatec 3120v laptop.  My hard disk just get reformated
an
> reinstall Win OS.
>
> I can't do the Fn F5 to drive the monitor.  Anyone out there has the
> video driver that can send it to me thru email.
>
> thank you,
>
> kai
>

I have an AB52000 video drive that is used on my 3120X.  Its 35MB and too large to send over the 10MB limited yahoo account. If you think this driver will work for you. We will come up with a way to send it.This driver is displayed as sis 630/730 in Device Manager. Contact me at fly4food63@... --- On Wed, 10/22/08, kai Yeung <kaileha1@...> wrote: From: kai Yeung <kaileha1@...> Subject: Re: [Sotec_Averatec_Notebook] Re: Averatec 3120V vedio driver To: Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 6:59 PM I check with the averatec support web page http://www.trigem. com/us/support/ drivers.asp The closest product that being supported was 3200 series However, I have the 3120v.  I am not sure if this is fall into 3200 series... thank you kai --- On Wed, 10/22/08, Chris <rdi_caveman@ yahoo.com> wrote: From: Chris <rdi_caveman@ yahoo.com> Subject: [Sotec_Averatec_ Notebook] Re: Averatec 3120V vedio driver To: Sotec_Averatec_ Notebook@ yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 7:05 AM You should be able to download drivers from Averatec's website www.averatec. com. Regards, Chris --- In Sotec_Averatec_ Notebook@ yahoogroups. com, "kaileha1" <kaileha1@.. .> wrote: > > Anyone can help me here. > > I have an averatec 3120v laptop. My hard disk just get reformated an > reinstall Win OS. > > I can't do the Fn F5 to drive the monitor. Anyone out there has the > video driver that can send it to me thru email. > > thank you, > > kai >

Anyone have one they are willing to copy and send to me?

Of course I will pay for your time, media and shipping.

-Christopher Erickson
Anchorage, Alaska

We suspect the motherboard is bad after talking to Averatec support. When it
starts up a lot of gibberish scrolls on a blue screen, and we could not get
Windows to open.

It has been used a lot & has some wear on the places my hands rested.
The screen is fine, it has the battery, and I am sure there are many useful
parts in it.

The hard drive & cord are not included. I have bought an adapter so I can still
use the hard drive and we had just replaced the cord so & I am keeping it in
case I can use it with another laptop in the future.

I am asking $45 plus shipping charges or you can pickup if you are in the DFW
area.

In the pictures, part of the case had been unscrewed. We haven't been able to
find these screws.


http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0198.jpg

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0200.jpg

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0201.jpg

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0202.jpg

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http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0205.jpg

This has been sold.

--- In Sotec_Averatec_Notebook@yahoogroups.com, "LisaH" <grizzsgroups@...>
wrote:
>
> We suspect the motherboard is bad after talking to Averatec support. When it
starts up a lot of gibberish scrolls on a blue screen, and we could not get
Windows to open.
>
> It has been used a lot & has some wear on the places my hands rested.
> The screen is fine, it has the battery, and I am sure there are many useful
parts in it.
>
> The hard drive & cord are not included. I have bought an adapter so I can
still use the hard drive and we had just replaced the cord so & I am keeping it
in case I can use it with another laptop in the future.
>
> I am asking $45 plus shipping charges or you can pickup if you are in the DFW
area.
>
> In the pictures, part of the case had been unscrewed. We haven't been able to
find these screws.
>
>
> http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0198.jpg
>
> http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0200.jpg
>
> http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0201.jpg
>
> http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0202.jpg
>
> http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0204.jpg
>
> http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af191/I20-360/IMG_0205.jpg
>