It's pretty old and only has one USB port, which sucks b/c my ethernet connector thingy goes in one of them but i wouldn't be able to upload songs to my iPod at the same time. And it cuts off even with the adapter plugged into it. Basically, I got it for free and want to trick it out to be a usable laptop for my classes in the fall. Oh and please include costs (in total).
2006-08-12 07:15:34 · 8 answers · asked by cryssi101983 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
For about $20 you can buy a USB Hub. It has a cable that hooks into your 1 USB port attacjed to a same box with 4 USB ports. This will allow you to attach the network card and the Ipod at the same time and keep them out of the way of you power cord. (I have a C610 Latitude with the same situation. And mine was also free - got it from work when the compnay retired that model last year)
2006-08-12 07:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With laptops your options for upgrades are limited. The most you can probably do is upgrade the memory and swap out the hard drive for a newer, larger one. As far as processor, video card, and other hardware, most of these are not upgradable on a laptop.
Most laptops also have a PCMCIA slot or two. You can add additional items there such as wireless adapters.
You can also look into getting external devices such as a USB memory card reader or external CD/DVD writer. Most laptops also have external ports for keyboard, mouses, and monitors.
2006-08-12 07:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the cost of upgrading you'd be better off saving up for a new Dell model that comes with up to 6 USB ports. Most upgrades would be external and you really don't want that.
2006-08-12 07:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by biller19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ability to run the pc could propose the battery won't charge the two. appears like your ability adapter is probable broken. good information is they're low priced. See the reference under. ===========replace==================== ok .. so the flexibility adapter works whilst used with yet another pc. appears like the flexibility subject is interior the pc then. you may might desire to get the pc regarded at with the aid of a restoration save or replace it. I had to try this for my D600, I have been given a production facility refurbished selection 6400 from Dell for around $250 and that i like it. in case you may desire to get the laptop repaired i'm thinking the restoration expenses ought to around $one hundred
2016-10-02 00:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by silveira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you could probibally upgrade this a small bit, with extra memory, but that would probibally be all, The usb thing is easy, just get a new port expander plugin, 1 streches to 5 easily.
2006-08-12 07:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see if there is a docking port available for it. You can add lots of plug-ins and ports to it then.
If you go to the Dell website, log in, and enter your System Tag ID, it'll show you all of the peripherals that are available for it.
I thought you said you were going to school. Shouldn't you be doing your own homework?
:)
2006-08-12 07:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by rallsjc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need more usb ports, then you need to buy a usb hub. It plugs into your current usb port and creates more ports.
2006-08-12 07:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by Johnn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every PC is out of date, get a mac. a real computer that will never let you down.
2006-08-12 07:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by doneproductions07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋