Hardware - July 2006

hi everyone
i want to know if i can Upgrade my laptop like adding a new parts for example i have toshiba A10 and i want to add a new graphic card .

thx

2006-07-17 06:42:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a motherboard with a subpar amd chip and then I have a p4 3.6 laying around. Can I swap em out?

2006-07-17 06:24:24 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan T 2 in Desktops

Hi, I m trying to download from my dvd camcorder to my PC. But I realized that I don’t have any firewall port in my dvd camcorder. But it only has one USB port. But I was told from a electronic store guy that I cant downlaod that. But with that USB port I was able to plat it in my computer. Cud anybody help me in downloading this. Just for ur info the disc I m using in my camcaorder is mini disc and I don’t have any other source to play and convert to bigger dvd.
Thanks

2006-07-17 06:21:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

OK. My laptop monitor got so dim that I can't even see after I opened my laptop and tried to install something. (It was stupid).

I went to circuit city to see if they can fix it, but they couldn't.

They said something is burnt or it's shorted. I don't know.

Anybody know what's exactly wrong and how to fix it?

If there is no good solution, I may buy a LCD monitor to connect to my laptop. (pretty stupid but works w/ low cost).


Please help me if you know something.

Thanks!

2006-07-17 06:10:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I'll give 10 pts who answers my question, i really need an answer on this one, please
Txs

2006-07-17 06:05:37 · 6 answers · asked by 123456 2 in Other - Hardware

My computer has Pentium III, 733 MHZ and 128mb RAM. Can I damage computer if I add too much? Thank you for any info you may have to offer!

2006-07-17 05:47:49 · 16 answers · asked by seashore333 2 in Desktops

I have a Dell Dimension 2400, will it be able to run a TV card

2006-07-17 05:43:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have a tv card in my pc. I was thinking of connecting my video out of VCR to my antenna in to tv card. Then using tv card's internal recording to record some old family videotapes to then transfer them to DVD using Nero or the likes.

Any forseeable problems with that do you think??

I think it 'SHOULD' work but will wait on ''HONEST'' opinions from you teccies out there.

(If it matters - UK Pal system)

2006-07-17 05:21:40 · 4 answers · asked by Jock S 3 in Other - Hardware

I have a PC hardware A+ certification

2006-07-17 05:04:21 · 6 answers · asked by Hammertime 1 in Desktops

2006-07-17 04:49:15 · 8 answers · asked by emilbean 2 in Desktops

i computer is also contains a fax modem. i have dsl and was wondering since i have no dial tone b/c of dsl if i could use the fax? if so how do i do this?

2006-07-17 04:43:25 · 7 answers · asked by slb2772 2 in Desktops

hi my problem is when i turn my computer on and show windows load my keyboard turn off and i ty to reboot but doit the same i change keyboard and mouse i turn on anf off my computer and i not can doit anything please help me thank you i used windows xp home edition

2006-07-17 04:35:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-07-17 04:34:37 · 8 answers · asked by miapia87 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I own a complete emachine desktop computer system. My motherboard recently crashed and I still have documents I want to get from my hard drive. I could buy a refurbished emachine computer online for about $225 with a $100 rebate. Would you pay to get your motherboard fixed or just buy the new computer. IF I do this how hard is it to get data off my old hard drive and on to my new one? I want to do this as easily and cheaply as possible.

2006-07-17 04:07:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My CPU is overheating very quickly. The HSF is set properly. When I go to my BIOS the cpu temp starts at 65 degrees C and continues to grow to 80-90 in under 3 minutes. The HSF is definitely set right. Is it possibly defective?

2006-07-17 04:04:10 · 7 answers · asked by BamaFan92 2 in Desktops

2006-07-17 03:28:04 · 10 answers · asked by the_one_wise_one 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

#1
Processor: Celeron M 360 1.4 Ghz
Memory: 256 MB
Hard drive: 40 GB
Monitor: 14.1" TFT active matrix
Drives: CD-RW/DVD
#2
Processor: Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz
Memory: 1 GB
Hard drive: 60 GB
Monitor: 15.4" WXGA
Drives: CD-RW/DVD-RW
#3
Processor: Celeron M 370 1.5GHz
Memory: 512 MB
Hard drive: 40 GB
Monitor: 15.4" WXGA
Drives: CD-RW/DVD
Software: MS Office Basic
#4
Processor: Celeron M410 1.46 GHZ
Memory: 256 MB
Hard drive: 40 GB
Monitor: 15" XGA
Drives: CD-RW/DVD
Software: MS Works

2006-07-17 03:19:24 · 9 answers · asked by jv31272 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My laptop wasn't working so my friend put in a bigger hardrive for me and it worked for a while. Well about a couple days ago, my laptop started making these weird clicking sounds. After a click my computer would freeze and I would have to shut it down completley and restart. Well that happened today and a black screen came up and in red letters it said" Hardrive Not Found". What happened and how can I fix it? I am on my home computer right now NOT my LAPTOP!

2006-07-17 03:14:13 · 2 answers · asked by miapia87 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-17 03:12:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have...
Intel Desktop Board D101GGC
-MicroATX Form Factor
-Supports 800/533 MHz System Bus
-Supports DDR 400/333 SDRAM Memory
Support Flexible Integrated Graphics
&
Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 Processor 630+ Supporting Hyper- Threadng Technology... 3.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache...
Intel (R) EM64T
&
1GB RAM
But i dont know its 64 bit or not... Can anyone tell me plz
& how can i install 64 bit window...
I have Vista installed in it... & i also have the latest version of Vista but its 64 bit & i cant run it on my computer...
What should i do now???

2006-07-17 02:41:36 · 5 answers · asked by mudassirphool 1 in Desktops

OK I have a satelite internet and I have vonage which both work great. now my question is I am trying to fax from my fax console which I installed from windows at the control panel/printers and other hardware/printers and faxes. I set it up and try to fax and i get the message 1. Dialing 1 XXX XXX XXXX - 2. No dial tone the phone line in use or not connected - 3. The attempt to send the fax failed.

Please Help Me...
Thanks.
Jerry

2006-07-17 02:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by Jerry W 1 in Other - Hardware

this is what the instuction book says...

DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive you can use to watch the latest Hollywood movies, back up important data and play your favorite video games - and with Intel's Extreme Graphics 2 you'll watch in amazement as those games come to virtual life.

2006-07-17 02:25:30 · 7 answers · asked by crystal 5 in Other - Hardware

I am using partition magic 8.0 and each time that i try to create a new partition on my hard disk, i get an error message, (it think number #2103), that the disk could not be partitioned to the requested size. There is enough space on my hard drive (more than enough) and I have tried to do it both from a FAT32 drive and an NTFS, to no avail. But it is possible for me to shift the available space from one partition to the other.
Anybody got ideas to help me? I want to create another partion to add to the existing two.

2006-07-17 02:10:42 · 5 answers · asked by Stavi 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a laptop, a Compaq Presario R3000 (as pictured in the website below) and I've had it for about a year and a half. As time progresses, it seems harder and harder to move the screen, since the hinges seem to be stiffening up. Can anyone tell me an easy way to ease this, maybe using some sort of lubricant. I've heard of people unscrewing the hinges, but I've looked at my laptop but I don't see any screws...
http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/review1769.html

2006-07-17 01:20:34 · 8 answers · asked by Sasha 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-17 01:06:20 · 5 answers · asked by ili_hellsaint_ili 1 in Desktops

2006-07-17 00:58:05 · 3 answers · asked by Brown Sugar 3 in Other - Hardware

so that I can view tables and scroll*; Very long battery-life, good dictionary, thesaurus, find/replace, word-count and preferably a help-section/commands-list; These commands: Cut, copy, paste, single-line spacing, create and modify tables; 100+ MB storage plus USB-port; Windows compatibility; full keyboard (laptop size okay), preferably as part of the device or trouble-free to connect; minimum weight and size; durable, cheap and preferably available second-hand; acceptable condition

*This seems to rule-out AlphaSmart Neo, Palm devices, iPaq, TRS-80 Model 100. If the best-fitting thing is a laptop, then be honest and please tell me. Please can you suggest product-names, and places to buy? For bonus interest (excuse the pun), How much might I expect to pay (e.g. on eBay) for what I want, if I shop around a few days?

2006-07-17 00:41:58 · 5 answers · asked by ry5f1 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Below is info for a laptop I was thinking of buying from pc world, I don't know all that much about it but I want to use it for wireless broadband although I'm not entirely sure how that works. It has an lcd screen is that as good as tft or better?

Intel Pentium M 740 Processor 1.74GHz

533 MHz FSB

2 MB Cache

512 MB RAM

50 GB Hard Drive

DVD ReWriter MultiDrive

13" LCD Diamond View Display

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

64 MB Shared Graphics

1 Year FREE Warranty
Processor Type Intel Pentium M 740
Processor speed 1730 mhz
Memory Size 512 mb
Memory Type DDR
Hard Drive Capacity 50 Gb
Optical Drives DVDRW+R9
Floppy Disk Drive No
Screen Size/Type 13" LCD With Diamond View
Graphics Card Type Intel 915GM
Graphics Memory 64mb shared mb
TV-out No
Sound Type AC97
Modem Type 56k
Wireless Enabled Yes
No. of USB Connections 3
No. of Firewire Connections 1
Infrared Port Included No
Other Interfaces WIFI 802.11b/g
Battery Type Li-ion
Software Titles Included Norton Int. Security
Operating system Win XP Home
Weight 1.970 kg
Height 33.5 mm
Width 309 mm
Depth 221 mm

2006-07-17 00:10:23 · 16 answers · asked by babyjayney 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

hello all...iam planning to buy a new laptop but iam so confused about that. iam looking for a performance based laptop.Which brand/model should i opt for?

2006-07-16 23:52:12 · 7 answers · asked by viveesh 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-16 23:37:36 · 4 answers · asked by dhirendera k 1 in Laptops & Notebooks