Hardware - December 2006

2006-12-10 15:57:44 · 5 answers · asked by computer 2 in Other - Hardware

The monitor and CPU is on, but i get nothing on the computer screen. The only thing that is working in my CPU is the fan. It's like my CPU won't start, what is the problem?

2006-12-10 15:54:04 · 13 answers · asked by Red 2 in Monitors

2006-12-10 15:51:54 · 8 answers · asked by hotman_nc_32 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My PC is not recognizing my DVD+R blanks. How can I make sure they're compatible with my DVD/CD burner on my PC?

The DVDs: Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB, 120 min video, up to 16X

2006-12-10 15:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by retyull 2 in Other - Hardware

I want to install a new graphics card and the one I want requires 350w power supply

2006-12-10 15:30:03 · 12 answers · asked by noeller96 2 in Add-ons

2006-12-10 15:28:12 · 1 answers · asked by bigslim1962 1 in Add-ons

i had used to dwnld stuff from net so used the cpu whole night & switched

off computer in morning
and next day i wanted to do the same after
1)using 2 hrs cpu got over heated and released foul kindof gas,im really

worried can anybody tell me what is that?? is it cooling for cpu then do i

have to replace that gas is it risky now??
2)how to maintain cpu's w/o getting heated up..???

plz help
pllz help me
plz reply to sanny123_99@yahoo.com

2006-12-10 15:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by sanny123_99 1 in Desktops

2006-12-10 15:24:37 · 7 answers · asked by Cha C 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-12-10 15:21:10 · 11 answers · asked by hotman_nc_32 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-10 15:20:42 · 9 answers · asked by mikelewistpt 2 in Other - Hardware

I removed the main partition on a hp 753n computer and reinstalled windows xp. when i reboot, i get a boot disk error and i have to use the windows source cd to boot the computer. is there any way to fix this? Also, i still have the hp recovery partition, but the hp recovery application is not on my hard drive to boot the recovery partition. How do i access the recovery partition so i can start over with all the original factory settings and applications? If i do this, will it also fix my boot disk error? Or could anyone help me out with the hp pavilion 753n recovery cd's? I have tried buying so called "recovery cd's" only to get ripped off.

2006-12-10 15:19:20 · 6 answers · asked by gamemaster 1 in Desktops

I'm almost finished installing a motherboard, but I'm having trouble figuring out the proper way to install the small connectors for things such as the power button, hdd light, reset button, etc. I can read the blueprints in the manual to find "where" to plug them into, but I can't figure out if I'm plugging them in the correct way, or if they are backwards. I can see that the little plastic pieces usually have a little triangle indicator on one side, but I don't know what it means.

In the manual it referrs to the pins in terms like "high reference pull-up" or "low reference pull-down".

Or in the example of the Hdd light, It lists one of the pins as "hard disk LED pull-up" with the signal going to it as HD_LED_P, and the other pin is listed as "Hard disk active LED" with a HD_LED_N signal going to it. The little plastic connector has a triangle on one side, but how do I know which direction to plug it in?

I'd like to know what the triangle indicates, and the other terms too.

2006-12-10 15:12:44 · 5 answers · asked by Rockstar from another dimension 1 in Desktops

I got some gunk on my lap to computer screen. I hear one is not supposed to use water. What is the best way to clean this screen? (without going to a computer store and buying a solution that I will use only a few times)

2006-12-10 15:08:15 · 5 answers · asked by dexter 2 in Monitors

So what can I do? Its an DELL INSPIRON E1505. Serious answers please. And thanks!

2006-12-10 15:07:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Everything else that has audio plays the audio except DVDs. Ive tried playing them in Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center, i also made sure the mute was not on on both of them. I also checked the audio settings and made sure everything was turned all the way up. Any advice?

2006-12-10 15:06:40 · 3 answers · asked by aggresivedriver0 2 in Desktops

i want to know this or either what wireless router should i buy to work with my dell dimension 3000 pentium 4 pc.i need a wirelss router for my videos games.please help

2006-12-10 15:04:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Building a new machine for high graphics and the jury seems to still be out on the advantages of Sli as opposed to just spending the extra $ on a better single card. Seems to be no common concensus on the matter. Your opinion?

2006-12-10 15:02:44 · 3 answers · asked by Chris the all knowing one 2 in Desktops

2006-12-10 15:01:22 · 4 answers · asked by kenneumann_2003 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-12-10 14:59:59 · 5 answers · asked by Mario C 1 in Add-ons

I find sometimes my laptop shuts off by itself. Whenever it cools off it makes a quiet fan noise, But before it turns off by itself, It makes a loud fan noise. Does this mean it is over-heated? Thanks for the help!

2006-12-10 14:54:05 · 5 answers · asked by Kirstin 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Does any one know what is a good PC for games. Like The Sims 2 and other games. That would run very good and would last long. and you can install a lot of games. To were it does not run very slow or pause. DeskTops only.

2006-12-10 14:50:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

ok im actually planning to buy a video card for my friend and the model is the nvidia geforce 7300 LE. will this work fine for counter-strike:source?

2006-12-10 14:49:16 · 4 answers · asked by 234retgf 3 in Add-ons

I have a new Dell laptop notebook computer, that is only a few months old, and recently the screen tends to go automatically blank almost every hour. I would have to keep manually restarting the computer. Why is this, please?

2006-12-10 14:47:03 · 6 answers · asked by astrowulf2002 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i want to erase everything !! and i dont have a disk to do it !!

2006-12-10 14:45:45 · 5 answers · asked by strange 2 in Desktops

2006-12-10 14:36:52 · 4 answers · asked by corey26us 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My windows crashed yesturday, and i had to reformat. Windows would boot, but once it booted fully i couldn't do anything and had a constant hour glass symbol. Tried to restore, but the same thing was happening even if i went back 2 months. Now, when i start it up, its extremely quiet. Usually i can hear it, kind of sounds like a mini jet engine, but nothing now. I looked in the back and both fans are still running. Everything seems fine, just..............doesn't sound normal, if you understand what i mean, lol. What could be the problem?

2006-12-10 14:29:47 · 3 answers · asked by .·:**:·. Chrissy.·:**:·. 3 in Desktops

any recommendations or past experiences will help :)

2006-12-10 14:17:55 · 10 answers · asked by Jase 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

the computer was made in 2003, it is a Gateway 510 series, and I have an Nvidia 5200 FX graphics card.

2006-12-10 14:17:36 · 6 answers · asked by -+=#13#=+- 2 in Desktops

Any help is welcomed! the key popped off and i have no idea how or if i can get it back on...

2006-12-10 14:16:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-12-10 14:07:53 · 10 answers · asked by Nazario Lopez a.k.a MONKEY 2 in Add-ons