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Need Hinge for Sony Laptop - repost
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Sorry for the repost, but original didn't show up on my system: Have a Sony PCG-F350 with a broken right hinge. Anyone have a dead machine laying around with a good hinge? reply to:...

Parting out a Sony Laptop - repost
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Sorry if this is a repost, but original didn't show up on my system: Picked up a PCG-F430 with a bad video adapter to pirate the hinge for my machine. Have lots of good parts: HDD 6.49GB slim...

Any ze5000 and USB 2.0 Cardbuss users?
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I tried a belkins usb2 card that installed fine but suffered system lock ups when working with files. There may be an issue with the HP's. The belkin uses the NEC chip set. All windows drivers...

Laptop with a desktop processor
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 4 Comments

Hello everyone! I just want 2 know is a laptop with a desktop processor (P4) installed could cause many problems due to the over-heating and what are the other disadvantages of this...

vtbookdd and zv port??
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 1 Comments

As I were searching for a pcmcia vga card for my notebook, I found the following cards: VTBookDD, Margi Display to Go, Appian Traveler I have 2 questions: 1) I read, that they will need a ZV-Port...

bios access in a Toshiba Satellite
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 3 Comments

I have a new Toshiba A25 S207 Satellite. How does one access the BIOS during bootup? I want to set it to boot from the CD-ROM before the HD. Thanks. -- Jeff Malka malkajef@orthohelp.com

Need Hinge for Sony Laptop
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Have a Sony PCG-F350 with a broken right hinge. Anyone have a dead machine laying around with a good hinge? reply to: toybox(dot)dale(at)gte(dot)net Thanks! DS

Parting out a Sony Laptop
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Picked up a PCG-F430 with a bad video adapter to pirate the hinge for my machine. Have lots of good parts: HDD 6.49GB slim 4200rpm Good keyboard 14.1" display - would display pre-windows boot...

Sager
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 2 Comments

Anyone know anything about the Sager line of laptops? I understand that they are actually manufactured by Clevo. TIA Robin

gateway 5150 troubles
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Hello. I'd like someone to help me. I've got a Gateway Solo 5150 notebook and have got this kind of problem: when I start it the hard drive starts turning etc., but I don't see anything on the...

2 questions RE: Inspiron 8500
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 2 Comments

Just bought an Inspiron 8500. Loving it, the flimsy keyboard doesn't really bother me. What does bother me is the touchstick. I hate using the touchpad, and the stick isn't too bad, except it...

(urgent advice needed) "authorized" repair centers
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 3 Comments

I'm trying to have my laptop fixed, and I was directed by Fujitsu customer service to their "authorized repair center" here in NYC (Datavision). I had the machine for 11 months, and the warranty is...

Dell Inspiron 8000: extremely poor battery life
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 3 Comments

I am getting only under an hour of operation. I just browse the net and there is no DVD or audio accessed during this period. I am connecting to the net using a 802.11b Linksys wireless card. Is...

Acer 950C, an old one, processor dipswitches ?
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hi all, There are 2 sets of dip switches to the right of the processor in this laptop, I'm wondering if anyone knows if they are anything to do with CPU voltage, multplier, bus clock etc...

Toshiba P25-507 Opinions
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 6 Comments

Can get the Toshiba Satellite P25-S507 for $1850-$100 rebate +$10 shipping no tax, final $1760 & if I want 1 day ship + another $20. Is this a good deal & also have not seen it in person so looking...

looking for repair shops
Posted on September 20th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Is there any kind of portal web site, where I can find repair shops in my area by laptop manufacturer or model number? Failing that, where can I find a list of repair shops that *exist* in my...

Compaq Presario 1210 crashes with Windows XP
Posted on September 19th, 2003 | 1 Comments

I have upgraded my Compaq Presario 1210US from Windows ME to Windows XP. Ever since, the system crashes frequently (every hour or so, particularly when running IE). Have re-installed Windows XP...

Boot LINUX from 2nd HDD in ThinkPAad Ultrabay
Posted on September 19th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Anyone know if one can boot from the 2nd HDD in ThinkPad's Ultrabay 2000 ? If yes, what if the second HDD has a different OS (Linux) ? Basically I want to set up the R40 like this: Primary HDD -...

Question about my Sony PictureBook
Posted on September 19th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I have a Sony PictureBook, and I can't get my CD to read a CD in the drive. It comes up with an error message about not being able to read the CD. All areas, like the Device manager show that the CD...

Dell Laptop Control Key
Posted on September 19th, 2003 | 2 Comments

We have a Dell inspiron 3800. The CONTROL key does not work. Is there a switch for this key or will I need to take it in to the shop and have them fix it. Thank you for your time. WES