Hardware - March 2007

2007-03-05 09:44:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I frequently go to http:/www.tigerdirect.com 's website to check out mother/main boards.
It is dizzying to say the least. Different socket sets, and most of all major price variations. i.e. $69-$250+
I have a P3 I want to eventually replace for light work, media and internet browsing applications. No major stuff like games, CAD, etc.
With that said, I don't need the best. Just something reliable.
Actually I do well with my P3 now, but it's maxed out and it has parts from about 3 or 4 different systems and who knows how long that will last.
Any suggestions, remember I'm on a budget here. I would like to stay well below a grand on this one.

2007-03-05 09:40:43 · 3 answers · asked by Kari 4 in Other - Hardware

2007-03-05 09:39:49 · 2 answers · asked by melvin k 1 in Printers

2007-03-05 09:37:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

do any new computers have a USB 2.0 port alrdy in them and if so which comp does.?

2007-03-05 09:32:10 · 5 answers · asked by whats up 2 in Desktops

i'm planning on selling my computer to my friends friend,but i have a lot of information on my hard drive,like banking information,every time i make a transaction i use the internet,when i make my income tax,not just my information ,also my family's,you might think just keep the hard drive,but i'm gonna buy another one,one that has 150 gigabyte,because i'm not the only one that uses it,anyways i was reading a little on the internet and i found this program called
Active@ Kill Disk - Hard Drive Eraser ,but my question is,is it the best program to wipe out,clean or whatever the word in so nobody can get that information back from your hard drive,because i heard that formating your hard drive does nothing, i do't know where the hard drive is gonna end up in a couple of years, so i really think it would be really useful not just for me,it'd be useful for all the people who want to to this,if there is a free program that can do this ,if not you can suggest me to buy one.

2007-03-05 09:30:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

on my epson stylus color 850 printer, even after using the utility for cleaning the print head, it won't print print in black ink , but will print in color ?

2007-03-05 09:26:18 · 3 answers · asked by don d 1 in Printers

ok.. my mouse is wireless, and it has a USB plugin that plugs in to my computer. But for some reason now, the mouse wont work now. It is not the actual mouse, becuase the actual mouse lights up. The problem is that my USB plug wont turn on. And for my mouse to work, i have to get signal from the Usb. So wen i plug in the Usb. it says "Usb cannot be recogniezed." It wont turn on now.. and now i cant use my mouse. I have also tried charging it and it didnt even charge. How can i fix this????

2007-03-05 09:24:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

i cannot install flash player or use active x controls in my internet explorer because it says that my current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded. How can I fix this?

2007-03-05 09:23:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

My CD-ROM is having trouble reading my c.d.s. Each time I insert a disc, a window pops up and reads "please insert cd and try again". This happens each time I try to get my CD-ROM to detect files on my CDs. Any advice? I think it might be a hardware problem, such as a spring, but I'm not sure..anyone with advice?

2007-03-05 09:23:04 · 3 answers · asked by jaina64 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the proper way to clean the inside of a laptop like a fan.

2007-03-05 09:20:24 · 3 answers · asked by anime girl 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My epson 680 & 740 printers have ink cartridges that are very cheap to replace. I am researching on the internet to buy a new printer & have looked at lots of makes & read lots of reviews. When I then look on websites for replacement inks, even pattern ones. they are all much more expensive these days. Does anyone know of a new printer that has ink cartridges under £5 each. UK answers please

2007-03-05 09:19:42 · 9 answers · asked by jenpetten 2 in Printers

My Laptop keeps overheating after a few hours of being on. I want to know an easier way to keep it cool without having to spend any money or having to shut it down for hours.

2007-03-05 09:17:05 · 3 answers · asked by Iceshowers 2 in Other - Hardware

I would also like to be able to scan and store large files as well as email them to other companies. I only need black and white print capability but would like to be able to scan in color for use in power point presentation. This would be used for business so I would prefer a laser and am hoping to spend between $700 and $1000 give or take a little.

Thanks for your help.

2007-03-05 09:16:23 · 2 answers · asked by Marmoo 1 in Printers

2007-03-05 09:12:15 · 4 answers · asked by AMIT pune 1 in Other - Hardware

From the minuite I got my HP 2570 series (all in one) I have had constant problems with the printer not recognizing the yellow. I sent it out for repair, they said they couldn't duplicate the problem, I've been doing this for a year now. after a cleaning I can sometimes get the yellow going, but as soon as I don't use the printer long enough for the ink to dry, yellow is gone again, I have gone through a lot of paper and cartridges (trying new ones)
Amy ideas?

2007-03-05 09:10:07 · 4 answers · asked by Mystee_Rain 5 in Printers

Can anyone tell me how to fix the Enter key . It fell of my keyboard and I cant get it back on . I appreciate any help you could give me Thanks so much !

2007-03-05 08:57:04 · 7 answers · asked by mango 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My PC is a Dell E310, currently running on 2x 256MB, 16Mb buffer, at PC2-3200. The Best Buy website states 667MHz PC2-5300 will work, but I want to know how specifically. What do I need to look for to get things done the right way? Anyone? I'm going for 2gigs for RAM.

2007-03-05 08:54:53 · 3 answers · asked by Heero Yui 3 in Other - Hardware

After my laptop turns on for a while, it suddenly shuts off for no particular reason. There is no shutting down screen, the screen just goes black. Afterward, I can turn on the laptop again. Is there a way to fix the sudden shut off problem? Recently, I did take the keyboard out and put it back in. Not sure if that matters.

2007-03-05 08:38:54 · 4 answers · asked by fadedcloud 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I live in the Metro-Detroit Area also so that way you know if that store is by me. Thanks.

2007-03-05 08:28:08 · 4 answers · asked by mrt3131 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-03-05 08:21:46 · 1 answers · asked by andye33uk 1 in Desktops

2007-03-05 08:15:59 · 8 answers · asked by AMIT pune 1 in Other - Hardware

What is the difference in a NIC card, ethernet and the 10/100?? Is one better than the other? Is a fan and heatsink hard to replace on a laptop?? I am getting a 02FA 'CPU FAN ERROR' and the fan does not stop running. It wont boot to windows??

2007-03-05 08:11:00 · 2 answers · asked by jd 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Today I just got a Tribeca 31mb flash drive and I did something to it. You know when you plug in the flash drive and the removable J and K (or whatever letters they are) screens pop up? well they don't do it anymore on my computer. It does on other computers. How d I make the removable drive screens pop up again? Did I disable it or something? help would be wonderful.

2007-03-05 08:09:43 · 8 answers · asked by ilikedirt06 1 in Add-ons

I had lightening hit my house and took out my LCD Monitor,and modem. I replaced the modem.Also,I replaced the monitor with an old IBM monitor I had which works,so-so.Now I have no sound.I hooked up speskers but no sound.Went to Pc-Doctor to test them."failed". Tested Microphone,"failed".Tested internal "beep" sound,"Passed".
So, this tells me my sound card can't be gone.It has to do with my speakers,right? The ones I have,have only an "out" hookup wire.that was on another older computer.The ones I had were hooked to the monitor somehow.5.01 surround sound.These are just regular speakers.
I'm not very technical guys,so help out an old lady please.
The test for "speakers" gave a code:Sc317-12.
The test for "microphone" gave code:Sc316-12.
Can you tell me what they mean?
Oh,I have a HP Pavilion a635w...Thanks guys for any help..Ladybug
PS.Feel free to e-mail me through my profile..

2007-03-05 08:07:21 · 6 answers · asked by ladybug 4 in Other - Hardware

I have three current problems with my new notebook. (New as in received on Christmas new) My USB ports don't seem to work, my audio doesn't work either when I try to play music (even though the startup sound plays when I restart the computer), and for some reason when I try to restart or shut down my computer, it doesn't shut down all the way. I have to hold down the power button to turn the computer totally off. All of these have happened once before, a few weeks ago, but fixed themselves when I turned off my computer and took it off the battery cord. Tried that this time and no luck. PLEASE HELP.

2007-03-05 08:05:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-05 08:05:08 · 5 answers · asked by mike s 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-05 08:04:49 · 4 answers · asked by johnny206greece 1 in Other - Hardware

will no longer boot.system configuration error. no master hdd present

2007-03-05 08:04:24 · 2 answers · asked by cutterkw 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-03-05 08:03:54 · 2 answers · asked by roopali b 3 in Add-ons