Hardware - December 2006

my computer can display DVD/CD-RW Drive(E), but can't ready any discs,

BTW, Device Manager : shows that MATSHITA UJDA740 DVD/CDRW , properties: device status: this device is worig properly.
device usage: use this device (enable).

this dvd-rom/cd-rw COMBO is built in Sony laptop.

I have tried to blow the sensor by using hair dryer, it does work.
Any solutions ? thanx

2006-12-27 16:37:48 · 2 answers · asked by for2000 3 in Other - Hardware

What are some websites of the componies?

2006-12-27 16:32:10 · 7 answers · asked by ELENA P007 1 in Desktops

You need to install 2 of them at the same time. I don't get why? and is this true? I don't believe it....................................

2006-12-27 16:26:28 · 3 answers · asked by -+=#13#=+- 2 in Desktops

everytime im playing the sims 2 my laptop is turning off !!!
i buy the sims 2 on the pizza! and like i put it on and since it started 2 turn off !! i thought that the disk might have something that the laptop is turning off! but ma cousin loaded on his laptop and it didnt turn off !!! i dont get it ???? when my dad use the laptop it not turning off !!! why is my laptop turning of when i play the sims 2?

2006-12-27 16:25:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Or does it involve more than just removing the old one and plugging the new one in?

2006-12-27 16:23:05 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. Right 4 in Desktops

The computer moniter ... i mean everything on the computer screen just magnified itself, the desktop images, the screens everything, and i dont know how to fix it ,... can u help?

2006-12-27 16:20:24 · 5 answers · asked by anthony b 1 in Monitors

I have an eMachine T2825 that is having some serious issues. When I hit the power button, all that happens is the procesor fan gives a slight twitch of maybe half a turn, then stops, and the blue light on the front remains lit. I dont hear the hard drive kicking in or anything. On top of this, the PC cant be turned off, i hit the power button with absolutely no effect, I have to unplug it to turn it off. I know a decent amount about computers, but this one has me puzzled. Im fairly certain it's a hardware issue, but im not sure what. Any thoughts?

2006-12-27 16:19:58 · 9 answers · asked by Tom 1 in Desktops

if the print gets small on the internet, how do you fix it

2006-12-27 16:17:58 · 3 answers · asked by vote4pedro41 1 in Printers

Ok I can start Windows But My Computer is always freezing and messing up. If I format the entire Hard Disk Will It Fix This Problem? Thanks

2006-12-27 16:16:19 · 20 answers · asked by maytag 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-12-27 16:13:19 · 2 answers · asked by aaron 1 in Monitors

I just bought a optical wireless mouse and it sucks, it's reaction time is much slower than the wired mouse and it takes like 2 times longer for the computer to pick up the signal and start to move the cursor.

2006-12-27 16:10:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have a Gateway computer with windows 98 on it. I installed the drivers for my San Disk 128 MB flash drive and it still won't work. Any ideas on whats wrong and how to fix it?

2006-12-27 16:09:03 · 5 answers · asked by mcmatrix12000 3 in Add-ons

Would my picture quality be any better?

2006-12-27 16:08:49 · 4 answers · asked by aaron 1 in Monitors

If I will know the addresses of Intel Service Centres in Bangalore, then I will make my Intel Mother-Board repair or replce.

2006-12-27 16:05:52 · 4 answers · asked by krish 1 in Desktops

I have wiped the computer and am trying to reinstall windows I need to know how to get into BIOS

2006-12-27 16:05:06 · 6 answers · asked by L B 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i am connecting it to the usb cord bvecause it does not have a ethernet connection can anybody help

2006-12-27 16:04:27 · 1 answers · asked by rigoberto a 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

ive never used it and it takes up a lot of memory space i dont have to spare. also i want to know what use its supposed to have, itd be nice to know that...... im not going to uninstall it thought because i cant find the disk to install it incase i need to.

2006-12-27 16:02:53 · 1 answers · asked by ceesteris 6 in Printers

Computer runs really slow when opening programs....

Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 2400
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)
2.53 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache
329.95 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
276.56 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

2006-12-27 15:59:29 · 11 answers · asked by Noonan 1 in Desktops

2006-12-27 15:58:49 · 8 answers · asked by becky k 1 in Monitors

the model number is:DC-2120

2006-12-27 15:54:00 · 8 answers · asked by hannahraynor 1 in Other - Hardware

I am currently studying 3d animation at school and want to set up a dual monitor set up from my PC. The graphics card i currently have does not support a dual monitor setup. I was wondering what graphics card would be reccommended in order to set up dual monitors. i also need a graphics card that will be able to support the use of 3d animation programs as well.

2006-12-27 15:50:52 · 4 answers · asked by G 2 in Monitors

I bent the pins back and nothing is bent because I checked. I moved the RAM and Video card in and out of slots and made sure they are secure. Fans are working on all accounts. I heard 4 short beeps repeatedly like 8 times total of those 4 short beeps. MY MB is M2V-TVM ASUS. What could it be?

2006-12-27 15:47:58 · 6 answers · asked by tasai_yume 1 in Other - Hardware

I have 2 512 MB PC3200 (DDR400) ram sticks. I am thinking of getting Another Gig. So my question is, can I buy just one gigabite stick, or do I have to buy two 512Mb sticks? Also, the two sticks I have now both have heatsinks, so does the next set of ram I buy also have to have heatsinks?

2006-12-27 15:47:15 · 6 answers · asked by stephenjlb 3 in Add-ons

2006-12-27 15:46:37 · 3 answers · asked by rykkardo8 4 in Desktops

what does this mean and how can i fix it?plz help...

2006-12-27 15:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I live in Canada and can I buy things from newegg? And what do you think of that site?

2006-12-27 15:38:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I can load the game and see the intro movie. After that I hear the sounds but my screen is black. I can't even figure out how to exit the game without rebooting the computer. I suspect I need a VESA driver, but I have no idea which one or how to get it.

2006-12-27 15:34:27 · 2 answers · asked by Allan S 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have tried everything.. i really want to remove this radio tuner that didnt really work out for me and i no longer want it on my system how do i do that?


greatly appreciated thanks!

2006-12-27 15:32:50 · 4 answers · asked by sexxxxxxy4u 2 in Desktops

my PC, does it need software, I have a compaq presario, I have it pluuged into the out plug and NO SOUND, Everyone keeps saying I need software. Is this true???

2006-12-27 15:31:13 · 3 answers · asked by foxyraley 2 in Desktops

my PC, does it need software, I have a compaq presario, I have it pluuged into the out plug and NO SOUND, Everyone keeps saying I need software. Is this true???

2006-12-27 15:30:56 · 1 answers · asked by foxyraley 2 in Monitors