Hardware - January 2007

I have an HP Pavilion 750c that made a funny noise, like an electrical 'pop' recently. The only 2 resulting problems is that no optical drives will work on the board, either internal OR connected by a USB cable (it doesn't matter which header is used, and a different ribbon cable didn't matter).

The other problem is that there is no network connectivity now. I can PING 127.0.0.1 and get a response from my onboard Ethernet controller, but that's it. I installed a PCI NIC and tried a known Ethernet cable, but no help at all.

So I know I have a problem, but I am interesting in knowing - What on the motherboard (chipset, etc.) actually controls these two functions? Also, if anyone has a good used MB for sale for this PC, send me an e-mail ;)

2007-01-09 18:15:41 · 3 answers · asked by Sammy Da Bull 3 in Desktops

I use the dongle with a stereo headset, and I want to know if I can use a bluetooth mouse/keyboard combo on the same adapter.

2007-01-09 17:30:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-01-09 17:28:14 · 1 answers · asked by mhawley1978 1 in Add-ons

I bought a laptop from a local computer store last year and purchased an additional service plan that allows me to get a new laptop if mine is ever power surged. So I figured its time to put the warranty into action.

Does anybody know an easy way how I can power surge my laptop? Is there any way of them knowing it was intentionally done?

2007-01-09 17:13:58 · 4 answers · asked by Lebanese_Mafia 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a sorta new printer and it dosent want to work and I dont know why? And yes for all you people who ask it is turned on it is plugged in and yes it works it was brand new a month ago...

2007-01-09 17:09:41 · 4 answers · asked by MadelinesMommy 2 in Scanners

friend of mine brough his pc which is not starting at all (no power signal) so we replaced the power supply unit and cable but still not starting any help please

2007-01-09 17:07:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Is it worth buying one of those CD cleaners (previous experience tells me they are rubbish) or do I need a new drive?

2007-01-09 17:04:58 · 2 answers · asked by massadaman 4 in Add-ons

How do you add stuff to your PSP??
Okay, I connected the USB to my computer and PSP and pressed "USB Connection" under settings on my PSP, and on the bottom right of my screen it said "New Hardware Found" and then said " Your Hardware has been successfully installed but NO FOLDER will pop up to add things to my PSP!!!!

WHAT DO I DO??

2007-01-09 16:57:43 · 6 answers · asked by jcpla@sbcglobal.net 2 in Add-ons

2007-01-09 16:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by Mike W 1 in Monitors

I have a Dell Inspiron 8100. When I plug in my headphones, to quietly listen to music, the music sounds echoed, like you are listening to it be recorded in a studio. However, when I remove my headphones from my laptop, the sound is fine, no echo. What could the problem be and how can I fix it? Being a DJ I thought possibly the speakers could be blown on the laptop, but this may not be the case. It could just be a simple troubleshooting problem. HELP!

2007-01-09 16:54:44 · 3 answers · asked by planetvibe_dj 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have Dell Desktop running WindowsXP

2007-01-09 16:44:12 · 4 answers · asked by Northwest Womps 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

How would you tell what version of pci you have?

I have an intel D865GVHZ and i want to put in a x1300 pci card.

2007-01-09 16:43:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

My dad is a buying a second hand laptop. Please suggest that is it good to go for it. If yes or no, please specify reasons.

The specifications are:

HP NX 7010
Centrino Processor
4 Hours battery life
512 RAM
40 GB HDD
DVD and CD Burner
3 USB ports
Fire Wire (I don't know what is this)
Infrared port
Bluetooth
SD Card Reader (What is this?)
15" Widescreen display
Windows XP professional in English

2007-01-09 16:27:39 · 18 answers · asked by ? 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

My dad is a buying a second hand laptop. Please suggest that is it good to go for it. If yes or no, please specify reasons.

The specifications are:

HP NX 7010
Centrino Processor
4 Hours battery life
512 RAM
40 GB HDD
DVD and CD Burner
3 USB ports
Fire Wire (I don't know what is this)
Infrared port
Bluetooth
SD Card Reader (What is this?)
15" Widescreen display
Windows XP professional in English

2007-01-09 16:25:41 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I just realized the screen saver on my Toshiba Satellite laptop is not working. I called the GEEK Squad and got NO help! Was told it may have something to do with the power supply/source? I've only had it 30 days and I either have to drive an hour and a half for them to see it or pay for phone help. It was working when I first got it and I did try a system restore back to that date. It did not help. No wild guesses please, I need someone who knows what to do. Would really appreciate help!!

Windows XP -- Intel Centrino Duo -- 105 A (I think)

2007-01-09 16:21:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I was wondering how you know if you have single layer dvd burner or a dual layer dvd burner?

2007-01-09 15:57:30 · 8 answers · asked by dmb_fan11 1 in Other - Hardware

I have an ATI saphire 1300xt (512ddr2 of memory). i would like to get the most out of this card but when i overclock my ram on it to anything higher than 423mhz it glitches up and kinda looks like its stretching the objects but only a couple. at about 450mhz my monitor just turns off and i got to completly restart my computer. is there a reason that setting the ram's clock higher messes it up. and if u wanted to know i use PC-Docter 5 to test it.

2007-01-09 15:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by jonathan95123 2 in Add-ons

2007-01-09 15:48:39 · 3 answers · asked by dqson 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-01-09 15:45:05 · 7 answers · asked by sterv 1 in Other - Hardware

My computer workes so slow, even i have installed antivirus and i often defrafment the disks.

2007-01-09 15:40:28 · 30 answers · asked by Traveler 3 in Other - Hardware

Wireless internet question?
I just purchased a laptop and I want to use it wireless from time to time in free wireless internet locations, such as coffee shops, etc. My question is....do I need any special equipment to do that? I know for paid wireless you need a modem/router....but just wondering if anything extra is needed for the free wireless I mentioned.

Thank-you, Amber

2007-01-09 15:39:09 · 18 answers · asked by Amber 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Lexmark printer and hp ink.The cartridge does not fit and is #56.

2007-01-09 15:38:18 · 9 answers · asked by Celes <3 1 in Printers

My motherboard says that it requires the +12v lead on the 20 Pin Connector should put out 15A, my PSU only puts out 10A on the +12v lead. I know that it's inadequete, but could that be whats causing it to freeze up, or is there a worse underlying problem?

2007-01-09 15:36:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

also if you get a message on your screen when you turn on your computer saying, invalid disk press any key to retry, and then you press something and it just pops up again should i do something?

2007-01-09 15:34:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Just upgraded from Millenium to Windows XP but I would like to maximize older computer's speed. I know the Volume Serial # but what is the Label Name? I'm not sure what that means

2007-01-09 15:34:08 · 5 answers · asked by yakgal 2 in Other - Hardware

WHEN I GOT MY iBOOK ('bout 10 months ago), I DELETED iDVD THINKING I WOULD NEVER USE IT AGAIN... BUT NOW I NEED IT!!! HOW CAN I GET IT BACK?!?!

PLEASE ANSWER!!!! URGENT!!!!

2007-01-09 15:28:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have an old Parellel Zip 100mb drive and would like to use it on a new XP computer w/out a parellel port. I bought a parellel to USB cable and installed the most recent Iomega software but no drive letter is assigned . I've tried all the recommended steps but not no dice. Does anyone know if a 100mb parellel Zip will work with a parellel to USB converter cable and, if so, how do I get XP to recognize the darn thing?

2007-01-09 15:22:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

where can i go in my comp to check how good my video card is, i have windows XP, thanks.

2007-01-09 15:19:09 · 6 answers · asked by patrick b 1 in Desktops

is it due to power?

2007-01-09 15:13:10 · 2 answers · asked by Thermal T 1 in Other - Hardware

I had downloaded a software that are asking a computer code.

2007-01-09 15:11:22 · 2 answers · asked by Limarx 1 in Add-ons