Yipe... Trying to track down a reasonable source for some of the odd-ball memory modules for the compaq LTE 5000 series... mine is a P75, pretty gutted, that I'm putting back together as a...

Hi, i have TOSHIBA SATELLITE S3000-504 & problem with the display. Display blinking after some time of work, what is this ? Please help. -- s!GnEd bY : YMA _____________________ web:...

I just bought a Tecra 8000 with 14Gig hard drive, DVD, with a P2 400MHZ processor and 128Meg of ram. It is model number PAT80AC-4K73. Does anyone know if there is any way of getting the restore CDs...

Hello, I have a Dell Latitude with a problem. Here are the symptoms:

Hi, In my infinite wisdom, I decided to scrap Windows98 (Well, it was about time) and perform a fresh install of XP on it. I am having an issue with playing DVD's on it, so I thought I'd dual-boot...

Hi... I'm looking for a replacement for my Omnibook 800ct (166mmx, 9.4" screen, 48mb RAM) -- something that is fairly small and portable to carry around in a backpack or briefcase for school. I'm...

Hello, We have recently created the crossover and straight combination ethernet cable (patent pending). If anyone is interested in this, please go to http://www.info-services.net/cable If you have...

Hey people, I have just bought a new 80Gb external hard drive for my laptop that connects via a USB. On the hard drive casing there is an on/off switch. My question is basically when can i turn the...

Dear friends, I want to replace my harddisk in my Packard Bell EasyNote Sc and have to open the case. Unscrewed all the screw that hold the damned thing together, but still it won't open. Feels like...

My Armada M300 hard drive needs replacing. Can anyone tell me the size of the Torx screws that Compaq have used to fix the 2.5" hard drive into its cradle?

A while ago I was given the Toshiba laptop in question to look at with the complaint that, after an improper shutdown, it would get to a certain point in the subsequent ScanDisk cycle and refuse to...

Hi All, I consider myself to be a power user. I have been working with computers since 1971 and owned my first PC in 1978. I have owned portable computers since Compaq's luggable in the mid 80's. I...

Hello, I have a Dell Latitude with a problem. Here are the symptoms:

Hi, I'm short before buying a Thinkpad, T40 or T41, my current choices are a T40 TC122GE and a T41 TC12FGE, so XGA 1.3/1.4 GHz Centrino, 256 MB, 40GB Harddrive. The T41 is about $200 more expensive...

I've been scoping out the Gateway 200X and have put in an order for it. While I'm waiting for it, I thought I would do more research on competitive products and/or 200X shortcomings. My only beefs...

I've recently bought an Acer laptop with a AMD Athlon XP-M 2400+ processor running XP home. When I start the laptop from battery using the "laptop power scheme" the processor speed in XP system...

I'm in the market for a new 2.5" drive. My only requirements are 40GB and greater capacity, quiet, cool, cool & quiet. I don't care for speed. Any recommendations?

I cannot read DVD+R disks created with a number of different DVD burners, on the VAIO PCG-390. Should I be able to, or does the DVD drive not support this new standard. I have no problem reading...

Hi everyone, Having just replaced a 1 month old DVD/CD-R tray drive, I wondered if any of you were given specific instructions on using your tray drive. Basically, when I open my drive right out,...

is it possible to change s3 savage on T20 to any ATI or Nvidia chips?