Laptops & Notebooks - January 2007

I just got a new MacBook. A large picture frame fell on top of it and now the 13" lcd screen needs to be replaced! I took it to the Apple store and they said it would cost me around $1,000 to fix! Almost the price of the computer itself. Should I get it fixed somewhere else besides the "authorized" apple repair places? I'm so upset. :(

2007-01-14 05:02:19 · 6 answers · asked by ucantlope 2

I got a new notebook and I don't want to mess it up like my desktop. Will it shut itself off, or does it cause harm to simply close it up in the middle of something?

2007-01-14 05:01:12 · 6 answers · asked by roskez13 5

Is there a way to check if this is functioning properly, eg. using the Control Panel or some such other location on my computer?? This was a free computer so cant complain too much.

2007-01-14 04:55:05 · 3 answers · asked by RON RON 1

I have a dell inspiron 1501,

it has the amd sempron 3500+ processor =\

i have a shop close by me that sells the amd turion X2,
im looking to put an amd turion processor in to the slot where the old one was...

but i just want to know some things if possible?:

1. is it a job to be done by professionals?
2. can it be done without disrupting anything
3. will it make it faster
4. will i need to change the motherboard.

Thanks if you use your spare time to help me =)

2007-01-14 04:43:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Installing a new HD on my laptop but it's not seeing it, don't see anything in the bios about it, how can i get it to recognize the hard drive, any feedback much appreciated. thanks

2007-01-14 04:34:46 · 7 answers · asked by Moto 2

2007-01-14 04:22:50 · 3 answers · asked by Ted P 1

Whats the average "lifespan" of an Apple laptop because I'm thinking of getting a new one?

P.S.- I use an Apple iBook G4 that was bought in the year 2003 but it runs on Mac OS X Tiger (i updated the OS)

2007-01-14 04:20:43 · 3 answers · asked by xquadrophenia 2

Why don,t they show the laptop on this enternet. They show all the other ones.

2007-01-14 04:07:57 · 1 answers · asked by Blue eyes 1

does it arm the laptop if you run it chargeing after it gets to 100% battery when you use the computer.

2007-01-14 03:51:31 · 2 answers · asked by janettehill185@btinternet.com 1

omg! I turned on my laptop this morning, and it was making a weird noise, and when it finally turned on, it was sorta flashing, like the screen was moving. ALL of the colors on my computer are inverted. They look lnothing like they did yesterday! The screen was white, and the little bar @ the bottom was blue....Now, the screen is black, the start menu is purple, and the little bar @ the bottom is orange!! I checked control panel to see if i had accidently turned theese crazy colors on or something, but it says my theme is classic blue & white!!
I take really good care of my laptop. Ive had it about a year & it has always worked excellent. Its an HP.


Can someone please help me or tell me how the heck to fix this?!?



Thanks

2007-01-14 03:38:58 · 4 answers · asked by <3 2

2007-01-14 03:38:16 · 3 answers · asked by bearcatj2 1

Does my computer have a built in wireless card? I bought wireless interent from bellsouth, not sure if I have a wireless card. I went to hp.com and typed in my model number( Hp Pavilion Ze 4500) and looked for its specs. got no real "answer"..i looked under my internet modems...and didnt see anything. There is a slot on the side of my computer that is ready for a card...does that mean i dont have one? and if so..where could I get one?

2007-01-14 03:33:42 · 4 answers · asked by leanna c 1

On starting up the PC it just showed as the Power LED being lit, but no other activity. The origional memory was 256Mb DDR PC2100 Ram. The computer can take upto 1 Gig, so I went on the the Mr Memory site and selected my laptop model and asked for 2 x 512 Mb Ram - I recieved 2 x SOD333 PC2700U - 512 MB Ram

It would seem that this is not compatible, or have I missed a step somewhere

2007-01-14 02:55:10 · 6 answers · asked by MICHAEL H 1

I'm not too hot on computers and i have downloaded a new internet explorer which has slowed my laptop down too.
Help

2007-01-14 02:28:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-14 02:27:53 · 2 answers · asked by mark 2

I seem to have been over rigorous in deleting files on my Toshiba SA 50 laptop. When I try to boot it up a message appears NTLDR is missing. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart. This unfortunately doesn't help at all - can you?

2007-01-14 01:59:54 · 8 answers · asked by margaret t 1

Anything on the computer is unreachable as the blue screen with this code keeps appearing instead of windows. My daughters coursework is inaccessable. Help please!

2007-01-14 01:45:57 · 8 answers · asked by veronicastrong 1

The disks that I am in MAJOR need of has the necessary software for the drivers, devices and components already installed on my laptop. I bought this used..real cheap...with no disks included...due to a house fire.
My laptop is a DELL LATITUDE 110L...I contacted Dell and gave them my service tag number and model, but b/c the laptop still shows someone else as the owner...they can't help me...and the girl I got it from moved out of state. If anyone can help...please reach out!! Thank you.

2007-01-14 01:39:50 · 2 answers · asked by missamey 1

OHHHHH.......i borrowed my dad's latop, and i was using it on my bed which has a heating matress on it, and i think the computer overheated!!!!!!!!! it shut down and i can't turn it back on!!!!!!!!!!! is it broke forever??? WHAT AM I GOING TO DO??? ITS EXPENSIVE!!! OMG OMG OMG PLEEASE HELP ME!!!

2007-01-14 01:37:55 · 9 answers · asked by Ashley 2

My laptop (IBM Thinkpad 380ED) is Showing on the screen the error codes are 00161 &00163. How can I over come from this problem?

2007-01-14 01:07:23 · 3 answers · asked by muxmahuya 1

I'm looking at buying a new laptop, I've found 2 that look good. 1 has a 2ghz processor (centrino duo) but only 1 Gb ram. The other has 1.83 ghz but 2 Gb ram. Which would run faster/better?

2007-01-13 23:50:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

gave laptop to someone for clearout and it has came back with no sound . says no sound driver installed. advised to download drivers but clueless as to how.
can download music and have media player just no sound.
can someone give me step by step instructions as to what i need and what to do?

2007-01-13 22:17:19 · 5 answers · asked by ctdno7 2

Or should I just get a cardbus or USB external one?

2007-01-13 21:53:48 · 2 answers · asked by Darkspark88 3

cud u plz tell me which is the best laptop to purchase - according to the style, utility & price?

thanx!

2007-01-13 21:49:46 · 4 answers · asked by Rania 3

http://www.teenwag.com/poll?n=159

2007-01-13 20:49:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a dell laptop and it continuously does the "one time boot menu" upon start up, during that time it is also making a loud beeping noise...why? And how do I fix it?? I am headed to bed, I will check answers in the AM...thanks for your help! :)

2007-01-13 19:41:48 · 3 answers · asked by desertlily73 1

Here's the thing, I have an IBM Thinkpad R50e at work. I accidently insirted the RJ45 cable in a phone socket. There was a weird "plastic melting" smell and smoke started coming out of the laptop. I disconnected it and restarted it. Now the laptop is working fine but I cannot access the internet or the LAN. I guess the internal network card is "toast". Is it fixable? if not, what can I buy to solve the problem?

2007-01-13 17:46:44 · 8 answers · asked by Wait&Hope 2

I already have windows xp service pack 2 in my laptop. As i feel my laptop works slower, i want to install windows genuine xp(not service pack).. But while booting from windows xp cd it shows an error report as "pci.sys file error. contact your hardware vendor or update bios" How can i install xp?

2007-01-13 17:38:59 · 3 answers · asked by King of kings 1

The fan of my laptop goes on for long periods of time and at times gets noisy (nothing grinding... i guess it's just the blades going faster). Is it a virus or my laptop is overheating fast? I keep my laptop connected to AC Power almost all the time. I know that a fan's duty is to cool down the laptop... but now its running a lot now. What's up? What to do? Advice?

2007-01-13 17:34:10 · 2 answers · asked by Sir Guitarist 2

How do I change my computers settings.

2007-01-13 16:30:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous