Laptops

HP Recovery Disc Set creation
"mike" <spamme9(a)gmail.com> wrote: This won't help you, but might help the next person. The absolute FIRST thing you should do with any new (or used) computer is to save images of ALL the disk partitions. Programs like Acronis or Ghost will let you do this from a bootable CD without installing anything... 31 Mar 2008 20:01

Toshiba Tecra M4 Power-On BIOS/POST Problems
Hi, I have a Toshiba Tecra M4 Tablet PC that is about 2 years old. 1 year ago, the machine froze during use requiring a hard reset. When it was reset it failed to post (all I got was a black screen). After several hard resets from this state, I got the machine to restart. Now, after the machine runs for a pe... 31 Mar 2008 19:21

HP Pavilion dv6439nr - a problem with driver
Pav wrote: I managed to install nearly all the drivers for my notebook, except one: HP Quick Launch Buttons. The installation file names "sp38171.exe". During the process displays the window with an "Error 0x80040707" and something about DLL function with explanation: "HPQNT.hpqGetBrandEx". I've alre... 31 Mar 2008 18:40

Fixing an HP DV8000 keyboard
jose62 wrote: Hello everyone: Does anybody know if the keyboard and related problems on this laptop can be fixed? Where? and How much did it cost? Fortunately, keyboards are inexpensive compared to other components on a notebook. Go to www.hp.com, select your country, and navigate to the repair/rep... 31 Mar 2008 18:40

I have a HP Omnibook 4150b Hash Code 11356 need password.
I have a HP Omnibook 4150b Hash Code 11356 need password. Can anyone help ... 31 Mar 2008 18:40

using a lap top with the lid closed
"Roger Mills" <watt.tyler(a)googlemail.com> wrote in message news:63v0vpF28ranuU1(a)mid.individual.net... In an earlier contribution to this discussion, Albert <amlason(a)hotmail.com> wrote: Hi all, I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop 2650 that I primarily use for GPS navigation. Sometimes I don... 31 Mar 2008 17:58

Toshiba subwoofer fixup?
I have a Toshiba 2800S603 laptop with built-in subwoofer. It has the potential to sound much better than your average laptop. Problem is that there are numerous resonances and rattles in the case. Before I go trying to damp the rattles, thought I'd ask if anyone else has tried it and inquire as to the results. T... 31 Mar 2008 18:40

How to slow down the CPU on a Thinkpad T61?
In news:V6WdnaJD0ZJ6a23anZ2dnUVZ_g2dnZ2d(a)giganews.com, Joe Kappus typed on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:36:23 -0500: Don't top post please. You aren't undervolting the entire laptop, just the CPU. You can do this driver-level in linux or by using an application such as Notebook Hardware Control on windows. ... 8 Apr 2008 10:49

Voltage Converter?
Um you could just buy a dell power supply for the destination country. Power supplies have a plug and a transformer. Laptops don't run at 110V or 220V more like 12V. You can get power supplies to take advantage of cigarette lighter sockets in cars, plug into seats in planes etc. Think Dell even sell travel powe... 31 Mar 2008 20:01

How to open Acer Aspire 1682WLMi (Gateway MX6124)
In news:7c5ee63f-673a-4402-8acf-3015d6594ddc(a)i29g2000prf.googlegroups.com, junkstuff0423(a)hotmail.com typed on Sat, 2 Feb 2008 07:53:14 -0800 (PST): You will most likely find it listed here: http://www.notebookservicemanuals.com Instant download and only $5.99...... Good luck Nice site! Thanks... 2 Feb 2008 12:58