Hardware - October 2007

Have a laptop at home that the hard drive went out on. Really wanna get it up and running again. As an alternative to paying someone to do it, was wondering if it was pretty easy to replace on my own. Has anyone ever did a self install on a laptop? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-10-08 04:25:59 · 10 answers · asked by Buzz 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have the HP Pavilion DV6324us notebook and as it comes without a PCMCIA slot (an express card slot is a bit too forward thinking IMHO). I want to know if there are any adapters and/or any other options that are available for this notebook that would allow me to use PCMCIA cards with the notebook.

Thanks!

2007-10-08 04:22:07 · 2 answers · asked by ? 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I had to reinstall all the programs on my PC,due to virus infestation,and I could not install the sound on my PC becuase I don't have any kind of CD ( I took the PC from a friend and he lost the CD's ),so what can I do?
My PC is a AMD Athlon(tm)64 Processor 3500+,2.21 Ghz,488 MB of ram,160 GB Hard Disk

2007-10-08 04:19:02 · 9 answers · asked by sorin_cucu2003 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a powered USB Hub attached to my primary computer at home. After my computer wakes up from Stand By Mode (under Windows XP) the hub does not respond. My current solution is to crawl under my desk unplug it from the computer and replug it in. Then Windows XP identifies all the equipment attached to it. Help! Thanks.

2007-10-08 04:17:06 · 5 answers · asked by ebedsworth 3 in Other - Hardware

what can I do if the computer is low on virtual memory??
we have windows xp
thanks

2007-10-08 04:11:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Is there a Place to sell used computer Ram Sticks and other older computer parts here on the net..?

I don't wana spend 6 months selling these parts just looking for a company that maybe interested in buying them as I get them torn down and ready for shipping

2007-10-08 04:01:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I just bought a HP pavilion dv6000 laptop and it has a built in webcam. The problem is we can't acess it with any programs and have run a systym seacch for it but hsn'y helped. So if there is a program we need to insall or do anything if someone could tell me

2007-10-08 03:54:09 · 2 answers · asked by S. P 2 in Add-ons

2007-10-08 03:34:54 · 2 answers · asked by Haprell 1 in Desktops

Outlook crashes, takes so much time to load up, as does everything else. Word takes forever to get going and then can't even keep up with my typing. I have a brand new Dell inspiron 1521 with Athlon 64 Dual Core processor 1.70 Ghz, 894 mb RAM, 32 bit operating system.
Is this normal to be running so slow? Is it worth returning the Dell for an upgrade?
Thanks so much!!
Conor

2007-10-08 03:33:51 · 6 answers · asked by cgrennan 1 in Desktops

My laptop broke, and I want to know which laptops are good. I really, really think a tablet would be cool, and I was leaning towards the HP tablet. But everyone says the sony viao is really good and now i can't choose. Please give your opinion! Btw, its for school and entertainment purposes.

2007-10-08 03:26:40 · 6 answers · asked by guilford160 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

The printer was not turned on, but was plugged in. The power to the house went out and then came right back on. The next time I went to use the printer...nothing. I can only assume it took a surge but am wondering if I replace the AC power adapter if it will work again. Is the printer itself blown or just the power supply since the printer wasn't on?

2007-10-08 03:05:09 · 2 answers · asked by dai_nite 3 in Printers

my computer turns one then says can't load oporating system or something like that....I wipe the entire computer clean when it would not work from so much viruses it had.

what can I do to have it working again?
I put the cd for windows to try to install to install windowss but it does not recognise it and just stays frozen in a window saying can't load operating system....

please don't say take it to someone one guy quoted 300 bucks...I can bu a new one for that so how can I fix this by myself?

thanks

2007-10-08 02:05:24 · 6 answers · asked by MNNNN 1 in Desktops

Exactly two(2) days ago, I was ripping music using Window Media Player and my system froze up. In order to close the program, I had to disconnect using the power switch on my tower/hard-drive. Upon rebooting, I received a system error message stateing," Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt; Windows root>/system 32/hal.dll." Please re-install a copy of the above file. My question is,(How do I accomphish this now that I'm not able to re-boot my system?) Your assistance and U guys are greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ole-Skool.

2007-10-08 01:59:20 · 3 answers · asked by OLE-SKOOL! 1 in Desktops

this morning my laptop monitor stopped working correctly. when you open it, it comes on until you get to a certain angle,then it goes black. but if you open it all the way flat it comes back on. help! Is it cheaper to replace the laptop, or the monitor attached to it? Could it be a pinched wire?

2007-10-08 00:47:05 · 5 answers · asked by evedelilah 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

the ram chips and graphics cards are not damaged, what other damage could this have caused?

2007-10-08 00:25:36 · 6 answers · asked by blackbird xx 2 in Desktops

I have a Dimension E510 . The computer was shut down and will not restart.
The funny thing is the powere button is blinking. I have unplugged everything
replugged and nothing. Still the blinking power button. I called Dell, my warranty is out
but they tried to help. They told me to unplug and then try. Obviously nothing.
They seemed to think i would need advanced troubleshooting. Before I pay, any ideas?

2007-10-08 00:13:22 · 1 answers · asked by wiscolax 1 in Desktops

It is only running at 104MHz ! I've gone into CMOS setup & got the Core speed running at 1300MHz. Rated FSB is 208 MHz but Bus speed only 104 MHz !. OK, I know the board is a bit of a dinosaur ! but i like it. The BIOS gives lots of options 'SOFT' utilities ect. The Mother board is a VIA (KT133A), Model 8363-686A. What should i be looking to change in the CMOS setup ? Thanks to anyone giving this article their attention.

2007-10-08 00:12:16 · 2 answers · asked by Bobsy 5 in Other - Hardware

Hello my computer is about 3 years old going on 4. It has start having a lot of problems. Now when i am on it i have to keep hitting it because it will only show half of the screen on my computer, my mother and boyfriend said give it a rest and I did but i got back on it and and still does the same but now when i hit it, it does not work out, it is sooo frustrating!

2007-10-07 22:20:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

like where you chooose how much ram or how much hd space you want.
help?

2007-10-07 21:46:34 · 2 answers · asked by Latitude 4 in Other - Hardware

the keyboard was ok. then today suddenly, i couldnt enter anything using the keyboard. even wen i unplug it and plug it back in, i still cannot key in anything.
help me with this problem...

2007-10-07 21:44:51 · 4 answers · asked by Natalia B 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-10-07 21:04:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I'm getting a 650i motherboard, and this one's got a 1066/1333Mhz FSB. I'm wondering what's better: a CPU for a 1066MHz FSB with DDR2-1066 RAM, or a CPU for a 1333MHz FSB, and either DDR2-667 or DDR2-1066 RAM? I would imagine either the 1066/1066 or 1333/667 combinations, because those keep the frontside synced up with the RAM clock, but maybe there's something I'm missing.

2007-10-07 21:00:37 · 3 answers · asked by r3dsh1ft 1 in Desktops

i had a hard tiome typoiong thios!!!!!

2007-10-07 20:13:21 · 8 answers · asked by marikellaki 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My new pc configuration is,
core 2 duo E4500, 2.2GHz processor
1GB DDR2 SDRAM,
DG31PR motherboard
DVD RW
250 GB SATA Hard Disk.
Actually, my motherboard supports 24 pin power supply for the motherboard. but my power supply is having only 20 pins. and i connected this 20 pin power input to the motherboard. i bought the new costly ATX cabinet ( A Open ). i wanna know this power supply is enough for my pc or i need much more strong power supply. One of my friend told that this power supply is enough for my pc & this 20 pin supply has the capable of giving as much as power of 24pin. please suggest me.
i planned to install Win XP & Vista . i use my pc for few multimedia ( photoshop, video editing) and some gamings ( nfs carbon, cricket , hitman etc).
thankx

2007-10-07 20:03:44 · 3 answers · asked by Arif 1 in Other - Hardware

I know that most replies would say to buy a new cartridge which cost as much as a printer. Is there something to attempt to give a second life to a dry cartridge?

2007-10-07 19:56:31 · 5 answers · asked by speakoutpierre 6 in Printers

When I put the flashdrive in the computer my computer freezes. And when it do that it doesnt let me do stuff like wat i want to install from the flashdrive. I tryed putting the flashdrive in but my comp freezes for some reason when i put it in. Can some1 help me resolve this please?

If your suggestion works I will give you 10 points.

2007-10-07 18:23:06 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have Windows XP and I want to do a partition in my hard drive. How to do it?

2007-10-07 18:20:39 · 6 answers · asked by Terry 5 in Desktops

2007-10-07 17:59:36 · 3 answers · asked by Cheshire Cat 1 in Desktops

my computer will not play any audio files.

please help me

2007-10-07 17:35:16 · 2 answers · asked by noharryno 1 in Desktops

how would i hook 4 monitors to one computer to make it seem like one big monitor.

2007-10-07 17:08:59 · 2 answers · asked by p8ntballkid2008 3 in Monitors