Laptops & Notebooks - December 2007

Simple question really. I've worked on (both software side and hardware) PC's for years now, so I understand how things roll. I've not yet opened up a laptop yet, so I have nothing to compare what I'm seeing in the Dell I'm trying to repair to. Are laptop hard drives the same size and configuration physically (excluding ide, firewire, ect connections). Basically I need to know if there's a specific thing I need to look for to replace this hard drive, or if any drive built for laptops will fit the bill?

2007-12-27 09:36:08 · 8 answers · asked by Lunatic 3

due to the power dips in my home, I want to know if i need to charge my laptop using a battery back up surge protector. I was told I needed one for my desk top computer. Also, do I need to keep my laptop plugged in when i'm using it, rather than using my battery.

2007-12-27 09:30:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Toshiba Satellite A215-S7413 only has 1024MB of DDR2 SDRAM ( no idea what that means), and my cousins who all work with computer said that it is not enough to run Windows Vista Home Premium and they said that I should get more, but how do i get more? ANY help would be great! Thanks

2007-12-27 08:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by iannn 3

I have been playing Sims for ages and I now have Sims 2 with all of the expansion packs (up to Bon Voyage) and no "Stuff" packs on my computer. My computer is a laptop, Dell Inspiron E1505.

For whatever reason, I will be playing and the screen will freeze up and nothing will unfreeze it and I end up having to shut my computer down. Other times, I get an error message that says "D3DERR_NOTAVAILBLE." It gets to the point when I am saving my game every 5-10 minutes just to keep from losing all my progress but that's a pain in the butt.

Laptop specs:
Windows XP Pro w/SP2
Dell Inspiron I6400
Intel Core Duo
T2400 @ 1.83 GHz
1.00 GB of RAM
11.4 free GB on C: drive

Please... any suggestions would be appreciated!

2007-12-27 08:13:35 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda P 3

So I might be getting this Dell inspiron, 17" HD wide-screen, intell pentium, dual core processer t2310, Windows Vista, 1gb memory, 120gb hardrive, burner, built in webcam all for
$799. Regular $980

Do you think I should buy it?

Thanks

2007-12-27 07:29:48 · 7 answers · asked by ☮ & ♥ 6

Strange one this, I used to have my USB ports at version 2.0 and for some strange reason they have reverted to version 1.1

When a USB device is initially connected, the device is reported as "not recognised" and fails to work.

I have Un-installed the USB ports and re installed (the drivers appear to be correct for USB version 2.0 operation)

Restore points are turned off due to virus issues.
XP at SP2 and all updates are current.
ACER laptop BIOS is up to date (Aspire 7000)

Any clues anybody.

2007-12-27 06:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by d_v8ion 3

The problem is that I downloaded limewire to listen to music, I then transferred the music to media player so I can listen to my music. But both the limewire and the media player skips when I play my music. I have a friend using the same programs on her laptop and often listens to music, but hers does not skip! What can I do to keep it from skipping. I don't run a lot of programs at once, so that is not the problem at all. Can someone help me so that I can listen to my music? Thanks!

2007-12-27 05:37:46 · 2 answers · asked by bonnielynn73 3

I have a laptop that has intel 940gml (gma 945) which says that it supports intel gma 950. i've installed the latest drivers and it says under information:
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile Report


Report Date: 12/27/2007
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 14:50:13
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4864
Operating System: Windows XP* Professional, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 1015 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 128 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 26 MB
Processor: x86 family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8
Processor Speed: 1462 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 27A2
Device Revision: 03


* Accelerator Information *

Accelerator in Use: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 1256
Current Graphics Mode: 1280 by 800 True Color (60 Hz)

how do i change it to intel gma 950????

2007-12-27 05:04:12 · 3 answers · asked by irish dubliner 2

i am going to get a mac here really soon, but i am worried that since everything in the world today is geared towards pc, i wont have as many options open for software, etc. like i want to buy flight simulator x deluxe, but will that run on a mac? is there even a mac version? what about some of the games i have now for a pc? since leopard can run windows, will they run on my new mac? can i just install them like normal? will they work like normal? so basically, what are my options when it ocmes to buying software? is there less options? or about the same? and my current pc software, can i install it on my mac? wanna donate towards my getting a new macbook? lol thanks for your answers.

2007-12-27 04:53:45 · 16 answers · asked by perrys_porsche 3

I have a hp pavilion dv6500 with 2 gigs of ram and it has a camera and i am trying to video chat with my friend and my camera wont work i can see her but she can not see me do you no what is wrong with my camera or is there something special you have to do to make it work. if you do that would be a great help.

2007-12-27 04:26:16 · 1 answers · asked by ♥ 2

The keyboard on my laptop got drenched with some cider. 1/2 pint. What a waste of cider.... That was a few month ago. The laptop is still fine, all working incl the net but a doz letters don't respond anymore...i, u, y, k, j, h ,m, n, b. Can't type bum anymore. NB. I'm typing this on my other laptop for all the clever BUMS outhere....
Anyway, all I want to know is ....Can I put a wireless keyboard on the laptop??

2007-12-27 01:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by vinny 2

2007-12-27 00:39:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

also it won't boot in the first instance....i've to press the power button...then manually shut it down...and then power it On again..and then it powers ON(it's a Compaq presario v3000)

2007-12-27 00:02:30 · 7 answers · asked by hope_in_the_dark 1

2007-12-26 21:43:16 · 3 answers · asked by elahimehmood 1

2007-12-26 19:28:04 · 7 answers · asked by vins... 1

cheapest and works the best for my lap top. Please help me, I've tried numerous router, but failed and I am really irritated. Thank you all very much.

2007-12-26 15:47:47 · 4 answers · asked by abu_sham_2007 1

I have had my computer for almost a year now and it is getting slower and slower. I have saved all my important information. What is the best way to start all over again?

2007-12-26 12:32:19 · 7 answers · asked by geoffcantley12 1

ok i just got a (used) computer for christmas, and it worked ok for a while besides some small fixable problems, but now ive run into a big problem. If i'm on the computer for longer then about 20 minutes the whole computer shuts off (its not overheating). Then i have to wait a while before it will let me back on. When it comes back on it says the problem was caused by the ATI graphics driver, but it doesnt know how to fix the problem but suggests i update it. The laptop is only several years old, its a toshiba satellite, windows xp. And the hardware that has the problem is ATI Mobility Radeon 7000 IGP. Has anyone had this problem before? What could it be and if it is that i need to update it then could you please post the link to download the update. First person who resolves the problem gets best answer. Thanks

2007-12-26 12:24:38 · 3 answers · asked by King Creole 2

Laptop internet connection was working fine. Installed some software and since then been getting blue screen when press button on laptop to connect. Uninstalled software completely from machine. Gone back to restore points prior to the problem. Gone into Safe start up mode and to last known good configuration. Still blue screening. Been into wireless network settings - laptop continuing to shut down and blue screen. This is my husband's laptop fortunately otherwise I'd have done my nut by now! We've tried everything we know and I'm more of a techie than he is!

Please, someone help! There's a lot of hair pulled out and lying on the floor just now. Thanks!

2007-12-26 11:20:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The little circle at the bottom of the screen also shows, and spins.

2007-12-26 11:08:25 · 5 answers · asked by :) 2

Ok well i have a dell inspiron 6000. About days ago the screen would just go black when the computer is on. You can still see all the icons and stuff its just like the brightness went away. Now on startup my screen goes black i can see the dell image and the screen goes black i can still see it startup but very dark like there is no brightness. The laptop is not overheating either.

please do not post stuff like "dell sucks"

2007-12-26 10:54:59 · 2 answers · asked by sanjay k 1

I just got a new laptop and everything works except for COD4. It is too laggy to play, because movement is very choppy in both single and multiplayer modes. This is the laptop I got:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7779567

And here are the specs (copied them from the box):


HP Pavilion dv9627cl
Notebook PC
AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology Tl-58 and 512 KB+512KB L2 Cache
17" Widescreen Display
200 GB Dual Hard Drive
2048 MB DDR2 SDRAM
802 11b/g WLAN
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+RW with Double Layer Support
8 cell Lithium Battery
HP Quick Play
HP Mobile Remote Control
ExpressCard/54 PC Card Slot
nVidia GeForce 7150M with shared graphics memory
5-in-1 Digital Media Reader
Windows Vista Home Premium
HP Webcam
Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones
Expansion Port 3


Why is Call of Duty 4 lagging so much? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

2007-12-26 10:42:54 · 5 answers · asked by Caroline S 3

Links would be GREATLY appreciated! Im not looking for any apple/mac type of computer either. Thanx!

2007-12-26 10:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 10:29:20 · 5 answers · asked by lsdick1 1

i got my sisters old laptop and i need to clear all of her stuff out of it. is there an easy way to do this?

2007-12-26 10:29:16 · 6 answers · asked by coliegrl5 1

I have cable internet and I tried to hook iup from my pc to my laptop and I can't get service. It works fine on my regular pc but I cant seem to get any inernet service when it's hooked up to my laptop. (something about an IP address)

2007-12-26 10:19:31 · 3 answers · asked by rozzell j 3

2007-12-26 10:16:14 · 4 answers · asked by dwngrierson 3

today when i turned on my laptop the icons are bigger then usual and i cant play my favorite game maplestory becuase the thing is so big! please help me please

2007-12-26 10:12:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a ibm with duel 256 ram in it. do i want to put 512 ram in it. do i need to 512 sticks ram or one.

2007-12-26 10:05:23 · 2 answers · asked by deadrising9090 2

I've only had my laptop a month and this afternoon the screen just started acting up. The color and picture is all weird, almost like 3D and weird colors, I've tried everything but can't seem to fix it.

2007-12-26 10:00:35 · 2 answers · asked by budgirl0878 1