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How to change parallel port mode on thinkpad?
Posted on September 7th, 2006 | 0 Comments

I have an ibm thinkpad 600 with the graphical bios common to all thinkpad laptops. I also have a parallel scanner that seems to work only if the parallel port is set to EPP or ECP mode. How can I...

How to change parallel port mode on thinkpad?
Posted on September 7th, 2006 | 0 Comments

I have an ibm thinkpad 600 with the graphical bios common to all thinkpad laptops. I also have a parallel scanner that seems to work only if the parallel port is set to EPP or ECP mode. How can I...

Re: Toshiba S1800-554 doesn't recognize Samsung MP0402H
Posted on September 7th, 2006 | 6 Comments

On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:14:19 +0200, =?ISO-8859-2?Q?Artur_P=EAczak?= <arturoza@NIESPAMUJ.linux.net.pl> wrote: what the IDE controller(s) can...

Re: Dell Inspiron 600m won't power up
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

A little basic digital test meter would help, these are very cheap these days, especially one with a bleeper or buzzer on to test for continuity. A visual inspection would be the first thing,...

Dell Inspiron 600m won't power up
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

My sister gave me this laptop, but not before dropping it a number of times. After going through dell tech support, they said that the motherboard of the laptop was damaged, and so, i would have to...

Re: Dell Inspiron 600m won't power up
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

A little basic digital test meter would help, these are very cheap these days, especially one with a bleeper or buzzer on to test for continuity. A visual inspection would be the first thing,...

HDD replacement problem
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 4 Comments

bigbrian wrote: One quite common problem is with the Master/Slave/Cable Select jumper setting on the hard drive. Different brands or even models within a brand can require they be set differently...

HDD replacement problem
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Got a friend with the following problem: She's trying to replace the HDD in her laptop. The laptop is a Compaq Presario 2100, with an AMD Athlon 1795 MHz processor. She's installing a new Western...

Launch app (or shut off speakers) when docked?
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 14 Comments

Nick If you have ANY account with admin rights, login there and just create a new account with admin rights. Call it Nick - logoff and back on as Nick - see if that works. Good luck. "Nick Spacek"...

ExpressCard Modem?!
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 8 Comments

BillW50 wrote: Apples and oranges. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,1472734,00.asp Notan

No S Video on New T60: W-H-Y, Lord, Why?
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Cable guy visited yesterday to make some adjustments after Ernesto hit. I told him my new T60 doesn't come with a S-Video, and he said he wasn't surprised because S-Video is becoming antiquated! ...

Laptop on AC over a surge protector?
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

When running a notebook on AC power, do I need to protect the AC adapter by a surge protector against spikes on the grid? Most of you savvy technicians will probably say "yes". Is there any way to...

MacBook Revision 1.1?
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hello, does someone know, wether Apple did a revision of the MacBook? I got mine with a Revision 1.1 marked one the Package but couldnt find anything regarding this in the Internet. Thx, Daniel

MacBook Revision 1.1?
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hello, does someone know, wether Apple did a revision of the MacBook? I got mine with a Revision 1.1 marked one the Package but couldnt find anything regarding this in the Internet. Thx, Daniel

Panasonic Toughbook any advice wanted
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Right now I use a Compaq notebook outdoors in heat and high humidity and with the risk of shock/dropping etc. I am considering buying Panasonic Toughbook. Anyone got any experience with these...

Panasonic Toughbook any advice wanted
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Right now I use a Compaq notebook outdoors in heat and high humidity and with the risk of shock/dropping etc. I am considering buying Panasonic Toughbook. Anyone got any experience with these...

Toshiba Satellite M100 faulty Ethernet card
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hi.. I am Harin from Malaysia. I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite M100 P-340 laptop and my Ethernet card is not working. After complaining to the service centre (whose customer service is...

Toshiba Satellite M100 faulty Ethernet card
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

Hi.. I am Harin from Malaysia. I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite M100 P-340 laptop and my Ethernet card is not working. After complaining to the service centre (whose customer service is...

Factory pressed dvd movies, ps2, psp, xbox, xbox 360 backups for sale !!!
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

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Factory pressed dvd movies, ps2, psp, xbox, xbox 360 backups for sale !!!
Posted on September 6th, 2006 | 0 Comments

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