Fixing/Hot wiring the power button on a Compaq laptop?
I'm not sure this is the right place to post this, but it seemed like the right place at the time. I have a Compaq Presario CQ62 laptop that runs Windows 7. It's just over two years old and worked...
View ArticleSony Vaio All In One Stuck Input?
Any one experienced with Sony Vaio All In One's, Help please - my poor client has been down for over 2 weeks now and we're all fit to be tied. Sony Vaio All In One VGC-LV290J. Initially it would halt...
View ArticleCMOS Reset, Loaded Default Config, Won't Boot.
Hi, I own the MSI P55-GD65 motherboard. A bit of background: I always had Win7 and Arch Linux set up as a dual boot, using Grub as a bootloader (I believe Grub 2). Anyway, as I was away at school, my...
View ArticleCant get POST
I have a Dell E210882 and I can not get it to POST. I have tried the only two PSU that I have available and tried four different RAM sticks with no results. What should I do?
View ArticleCPU & Chipset compatibility
Which is the better Intel CPU for HD video (DisplayPort connectivity), voice to Text audio input and multiple USB 3.0 access? Gaming and overclicking are not required. The choice in essence is between...
View Articlemobo for AMD Athlon x2?
Hi All, its my first thread in a long time :D I have an AMD Athlon x2 7850 Black Addition CPU. Can anyone give me some recommendations on cheap motherboards that are compatible with this CPU? I know...
View ArticleCpu Upgrade?
Hi all, I have an old Packard Bell desktop. I want to upgrade the CPU but I don't know what is compatible with the Mobo. the Mobo is a ecs mcp73vt-pm CPU : intel celeron dual core E1200 1.60 GHz How...
View ArticleNew build, No display?
So i just got done endlessly tinkering with a new build im making my dad.. Im getting power, fans are turning on, the mobo temp gauge and lights are on the cpu fan boots on but i get no display though...
View Article[SOLVED] New build, No display?
So i just got done endlessly tinkering with a new build im making my dad.. Im getting power, fans are turning on, the mobo temp gauge and lights are on the cpu fan boots on but i get no display though...
View Article[SOLVED] Home built PC which has worked for around 5 months suddenly refuses...
My computer was acting fine, other than an increasing number of blue screens while playing games, and I believe that was because of my attempts at installing nvidia drivers in Linux. I leave my house...
View ArticleCapacitor Question
Hello, I called a local radioshack to see if they had capacitors for a motherboard like the one I was looking for. The guy asked me what kind if it was electrolytic and I said yes. I told him 1800...
View ArticleXps 410 solid orange light
I have an xps 410, with an solid orange light, I have put a new motherboard in it, and and new PSU, and no luck. Does anyone have any answers on what it could be. Thanks
View ArticleHelp with upgrades
Hi there i am looking to upgrade some parts of my PC, specifically my motherboard or CPU, but i can only afford to upgrade one of the two and i would like some help as to which would be the best to...
View ArticleGigabyte X79-up4 BIOS problems. Can't select options
I'm trying to adjust the DVID offset in my BIOS while overclocking my i7-3930K. The 3D BIOS works fine but is lacking many of the more subtle settings, including DVID voltage. I went into the advanced...
View ArticleDell Dimension 9150 Does Not Power On
Hello: I have a Dimension 9150 the USB ports on front IO board failed so I replaced it. Along with he cable. Now when I try and power machine on nothing happens, When power is applied fans spin up. LED...
View ArticleASRock x79 Extreme6 - blew a capacitor(?), fried a fan header...
Here's what happened: I noticed my PSU was very hot to the touch, so I decided I should plug in a molex to 4 pin fan adapter and connect it to the PWR_FAN header on my motherboard to see if it was...
View ArticleAsus M5A78L-M LX
:confused:The motherboard mentioned in the titel does not even go past the posting stage. I have done research and found that the bios version does not support the six core amd fx cpu that I bought....
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[SOLVED] how to take this cpu out
how in the world do u take this cpu out i have searched on the internet and everything with no luck, all of the amd's that isee have like this little latch on the side as as u can see mine does not and...
View ArticleFinding the correct BIOS update!
Hey everyone, I had a problem that I was hoping some of you could help me with. I've been trying to find a BIOS update for my computer online, but I've had trouble nailing down the right update. The...
View ArticleInstalling Windows XP to formatted drive, can't find hard drive PLEASE HELP
Hi everyone Got a Fujitsu Siemens Laptop. Serial Number DUVE017172. AMILO Pi 2540. I've wiped the hard drive using DBAN. Trying to boot Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 onto the laptop. When I go...
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