Hardware - July 2006

I have a Dell Insprion 1000 that is virtually dead (if you adjust the screen at all, or even bump it for that matter it locks the hard drive and kills the video to the screen (anyone know how to fix this?)) and I was wondering if there is any way to get Dell to replace it even though it is no longer under warranty?

2006-07-29 08:38:57 · 3 answers · asked by The Asker 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Ok I just change the motherboard in my computer because it wouldn;t boot. and the new motherboad didn't boot either so i took back got a another one but this one doesn;t boot either, i also change cpu and power supply. the first thing i did i plug the power supply to the motherboard and try to boot with no hard drive or memory and no other hard drive but still won't even get me to cmos the screen just stay black and the hhd led stays amber. i know i not the monitor because i plug it to my laptop and it get the sginal from it, now i don;t know what can it be. the motherboard is a MSIpm8m3-v and cpu is celeron D. any help??

2006-07-29 08:32:26 · 4 answers · asked by OSCAR B 1 in Desktops

Since 2 weeks ago my case was giving some crancking sounds. Thought it was the CPU Cooler but the sounds came from the hard-drive. I know it makes some sound, but crancking like sounds? every time I boot after 15 seconds. And keeps doing it whenever it wants. Not a regular pattern. Is my Hdd dying? I have a WD 2500JD. And I have it for about half a year. SHould I be worried?

2006-07-29 08:25:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

im using them for a story...don't ask

2006-07-29 08:24:09 · 3 answers · asked by I mustache you a question 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-29 08:19:47 · 4 answers · asked by Spring loaded horsie 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm seriously thinking about getting a G4 IBook and i just want to know some of the pros and cons. I will be using it mostly for video editing and surfin the web and stuff. Thanks

2006-07-29 08:15:07 · 3 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm buying the Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 for budget concerns, anyone know the cheapest online store I can get it for? I already found a store selling it at $209 with free shipping.

2006-07-29 08:07:59 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4 in Add-ons

What all do I need and is there any motherboard, or processor that is recomended or only for my computer.

2006-07-29 08:06:13 · 2 answers · asked by pan_n_pandora 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-29 08:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by bill m 3 in Other - Hardware

I bought this Celeron machine- 2nd hand. And I didn't get the driver CDs with it. I've installed Win XP. This helped in loading all the device drivers properly, except for the sound card (it's onboard). The machine had Win 98 previously. And the sound card was working there perfectly. It was lost after I installed XP. I opened the Device Manager and found out that the sound card is showing up there.... something like AC 97 Audio Device or whatever. I opened it and went to the driver page. There I found the option Update Driver. Clicking on to it- a wizard opened up. There after a few steps it asked if I want to download the driver from the net. I clicked Yes but then it said it couldn't find the driver (I had kept my internet connection active all the time). I don't know what to do next. Please help, I have very little computer knowledge. So, please be detailed.

2006-07-29 07:56:23 · 7 answers · asked by Party Animal 2 in Other - Hardware

My current laptop bag can't hold much more and it's a bit outdated. I have a 17" laptop. I don't want the typical bulky Targus Bag. I'd like something a bit more stylish. Any suggestions?

2006-07-29 07:15:41 · 3 answers · asked by domijn 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I've been running celeron and I'd like to upgrade whats involved?

2006-07-29 06:48:52 · 9 answers · asked by duanehullihan 2 in Desktops

like the one on the movie 'Read it and Weep'?
Thanks.

2006-07-29 06:45:54 · 7 answers · asked by Meg ♥ 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

will I have to change the board or processor?

2006-07-29 06:44:05 · 8 answers · asked by duanehullihan 2 in Desktops

2006-07-29 03:33:36 · 3 answers · asked by coolest_prabhat 1 in Desktops

2006-07-29 03:28:06 · 2 answers · asked by qu33n_of_all 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-29 03:25:57 · 1 answers · asked by pianogirl_7 1 in Other - Hardware

Sometimes HDD doesnt detect ,sometimes it shows 200MB ,sometimes 65GB ....all strange things.The HDD is a Hitachi 6.03 GB .I am frustrated.I put another HDD but the same problem persists..HElp..Mail ur replies to descent_smile@hotmail.com

2006-07-29 02:57:18 · 2 answers · asked by descent_smile@hotmail.com 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am currently looking to upgrade my Inspiron 600m system. What parts of the Inspiron 600m can be upgraded, and how can I upgrade for the best quality-to-price ratio?

2006-07-29 02:26:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am looking for something inexpensive. I want to be able to sit in an easy chair or lay down in bed and be on the computer with out lugging around a pc. What is what is being described called? Who sells it? Thank you.

2006-07-29 02:17:23 · 3 answers · asked by Dennis Fargo 5 in Other - Hardware

Can some one tell me, what is the latest Pentium CPU?

I know there are the Pentium 4 2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, LGA475 and 3.0GHz LGA775.

But what is the latest Pentium now and what is its LGA? Is it still using LGA 775?

2006-07-29 01:59:43 · 6 answers · asked by Man_Hat_Tan 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-29 01:54:08 · 3 answers · asked by tassie_devil_71 1 in Other - Hardware

i have lost my desktop, task bar, everything, when the computer reboots it has one file open my documents, thus from it i have dnloaded a jet bar which reads my desktop , what happened?. it gets very annoying to load this after start up every time?

2006-07-29 01:46:40 · 4 answers · asked by close_my_eyes2002 3 in Desktops

2006-07-29 01:24:42 · 10 answers · asked by Narayana M 1 in Other - Hardware

i'm going to put some more RAM in my dad's PC coz he's just discovered the internet (yeh well he's old!). He's got one stick of 128MB, PC133 SDRAM already, i was going to put a 512MB stick in aswell coz they're pretty cheap now. I'll get the same speed but will it be ok having two different sizes and manufacturers or will it be a bit unstable? its my first pc upgrade so any other tips welcome.

ps i know about ESD precautions

2006-07-29 00:41:56 · 17 answers · asked by fishfinger 4 in Add-ons

my computer crashed and i had to restore system (Windows ME). Since then I cannot find the driver I need for my network card. My friend sold me the computer and she can't find the disk that came with the network card. I can't find the driver on the windows disks and i can't connect to the internet without the driver. Can someone please help me? PLEASE!!!! All I know about the modem is that it is listed as CONEXANT PCI ETHERNET 56K ITU V.90 PCI FAX/MODEM. I called the company who made the computer (EMACHINES) and they told me that I have to have the disk that came with the network card but I don't have the disk so what else can I do to recover the driver?

2006-07-29 00:31:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i bought a new webcam and it's not working when i try to use it in yahoo! messenger. it's an a4tech flexicam pk-5, my old webcam is the same brand as well. when i try to view it on my desktpo it will work but the monitor's screen changes it's appearance. when i tried to use it in yahoo! messenger when i click the webcam/invite to view my webcam nothing happens

2006-07-29 00:16:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

the hardware that transfers video from a vcr to a computer?

2006-07-28 23:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

as written on cd's as 700MB & 80 -min.. what does it signifies ..

2006-07-28 22:28:21 · 7 answers · asked by PC 1 in Other - Hardware

Anyone know of a good but not to pricey TV card for the computer? Mainly looking to do some recording here and there of TV shows that I can later burn on to disc...like a Tivo type of thing.

2006-07-28 21:22:46 · 7 answers · asked by Nick Name 1 in Add-ons