Author Topic: I have computer related questions. Can you help? (Read 221112 times)

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #275 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:54:57 PM »

It stopped working as a repeater... but I've given up on that for now.

New problem.
My sister's laptop has a broken 17"screen (haven't looked at it yet, don't know if it's physically damaged or just stopped working), how much would it cost to fix/replace that?

Morari · « **Reply #276 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:39:12 PM »

Don't buy laptops. They're overpriced junk prone to extreme damage.

That said, physically replacing a laptop screen is generally not too difficult. Most repair shops will charge an arm and a leg for it because of the time involved however. Likewise, the parts are generally outrageous unless you can find a junked machine on eBay to strip the screen from.

Since you don't actually even know what's wrong, it could be something much simpler. The cable could have come loose from the motherboard. The video drivers might be corrupt. Hell, she could have accidentally switched it over to an external monitor with a keyboard shortcut.

Ceric · « **Reply #277 on:** August 03, 2011, 05:04:56 PM »

Yeah, but any of the physical problems, even lose cords. Can be a royal pain to get at in a laptop.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #278 on:** August 03, 2011, 05:19:31 PM »

I've partially dis-assembled a laptop before, so if I could get a replacement screen for fairly cheap, then I will find the patience to install it and save $500 in buying a new one instead.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #279 on:** August 03, 2011, 09:55:04 PM »

I replace laptop LCDs all the time, it's typically a simple 25 minute job or so. Save money and don't get the cable with it (assuming the LCD isactually bad). Most of the time it's as simple as popping off the top bezel that covers the keyboard screws, unscrewing the keyboard and then maybe 10 more screws in the top assembly. Depending on the resolution of the screen you'll be looking at probably $70-120 for the LCD, and remember that laptop manuufactuers typically don't make the LCDs themselves (unless it's Toshiba or Samsung maybe).

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #280 on:** August 03, 2011, 10:03:42 PM »

If I gave you the laptop model, would that help?

Maybe if the LCD is cheap enough, you would be willing to put it in for another $20-$30 on top of it.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #281 on:** August 03, 2011, 11:26:59 PM »

It's really simple usually but shipping costs would probably make this pretty expensive. I'd be happy to do it if you want though, what is the model?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #282 on:** August 04, 2011, 01:36:03 AM »

HP dv7-3085dx

I'm about to see if i can power it up and find out whats wrong with it.

edit: can't find the power cord right now. So I can't even be sure what is or isn't wrong with it (my sister is very computer illiterate)

Stogi · « **Reply #283 on:** August 04, 2011, 04:01:19 PM »

This won't help at all, but I had a laptop break in half on me. For a while I just plugged the bottom portion into a TV.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #284 on:** August 04, 2011, 08:01:47 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on August 04, 2011, 01:36:03 AM

HP dv7-3085dx

I'm about to see if i can power it up and find out whats wrong with it.

edit: can't find the power cord right now. So I can't even be sure what is or isn't wrong with it (my sister is very computer illiterate)

I haven't found the power cord yet, but this is what my sister says is wrong with it.

There is a black spot on the whole left side of the screen from the power cord hitting it and cracking a pressure point.

Now I realize that it should still work fine if she hooks it up to her TV, but she is like me in that we love to multi-task. But as soon as she finds the powercord, I will show her that she can still use the computer.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #285 on:** August 04, 2011, 09:31:23 PM »

Yeah the LCD must be bleeding (it is liquid after all). If you want to replace the LCD here is an incredibly simple guide. You don't even have to remove anything other than the front of the LCD bezel (assuming you don't replace the cable, again, saves a bit of money). I've done one of those before, took about 5 minutes. You can skip the inverter part - this would actually be a great start for getting into computer/laptop repair. My least favorite thing is replacing actual charger ports, that can be a real pain in the dick.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #286 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:52:09 PM »

$92 for a screen w/ free shipping on ebay and an incredibly easy guide to follow for what looks like an incredibly easy thing to fix.

Thanx.

stevey · « **Reply #287 on:** August 05, 2011, 01:22:33 AM »

Anyone know of any good disk partition recovery tools? My newest external drive's ntfs partition vaporized taking over 2TB data with it and testdisk/windows/linux keeps saying it's completely raw. $:-\$

Why do hard drives hate me so much? Sure, there was a storm last night but it work fine for most of the day afterwards...

ThePerm · « **Reply #288 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:49:40 AM »

so yeah the forums changed, and the adds are now so annoying i don't want to use the website, could someone help me with blocking this stuff?

nevermind, i just installed aurora and disabled javascript in firefox.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #289 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:06:09 AM »

AdBlock Plus has kept me 98% ad free for years.

ThePerm · « **Reply #290 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:09:26 AM »

yeah, i used to have the old forum theme and that stopped the adds, but fail its removed. And the aurora fix didnt help because it shares the same settings as firefox. I'll try adblock plus, and dl chrome

Ceric · « **Reply #291 on:** August 05, 2011, 09:24:19 AM »

Yeah, Adblock Plus cleaned all of them away in my Firefox.

bustin98 · « **Reply #292 on:** August 05, 2011, 11:09:44 AM »

Meh, I'm one of the IE holdouts and I am going to have to switch to Firefox while visiting the site. Adblock does work well.

Ceric · « **Reply #293 on:** August 05, 2011, 11:11:33 AM »

Quote from: bustin98 on August 05, 2011, 11:09:44 AM

Meh, I'm one of the IE holdouts and I am going to have to switch to Firefox while visiting the site. Adblock does work well.

I actually primarily use IE9 64-Bit at home and switch to Chrome for things that don't work, like Silverlight.

bustin98 · « **Reply #294 on:** August 05, 2011, 11:19:44 AM »

I editted the InPrivate Filter and now I am ad-free once again and on IE8.

Yeah, still rocking the XP sp3. I plan on getting a new puter soon though.

Ceric · « **Reply #295 on:** August 05, 2011, 11:20:30 AM »

Quote from: bustin98 on August 05, 2011, 11:19:44 AM

I editted the InPrivate Filter and now I am ad-free once again and on IE8.

Yeah, still rocking the XP sp3. I plan on getting a new puter soon though.

Really. Is their a guide for that? I've never tried to mess with that.

bustin98 · « **Reply #296 on:** August 05, 2011, 11:30:19 AM »

http://www.microcharged.com/rules.zip

Go to Safety -> InPrivate Filtering Settings -> Advanced Settings.
Import the rules.xml file from above

I used Notepad++ to edit the file and add new lines. I viewed the source code of the site to find the url of the offending ads.

Let me know if it works for IE9.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #297 on:** August 06, 2011, 03:25:49 PM »

Unlike Crimm, I'm not going to ban people for saying they use AdBlock. I will, however, ban people who are using Internet Explorer by choice.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #298 on:** August 21, 2011, 01:33:37 AM »

Quote from: Brandogg on August 04, 2011, 09:31:23 PM

Yeah the LCD must be bleeding (it is liquid after all). If you want to replace the LCD here is an incredibly simple guide. You don't even have to remove anything other than the front of the LCD bezel (assuming you don't replace the cable, again, saves a bit of money). I've done one of those before, took about 5 minutes. You can skip the inverter part - this would actually be a great start for getting into computer/laptop repair. My least favorite thing is replacing actual charger ports, that can be a real pain in the dick.

I followed this guide. extremely easy job. Hardest part was getting the screen bezel off since it felt like you were breaking stuff the entire time.

Turns out that the screen video input for the replacement screen was on the wrong side. Had to contact the ebay seller who is gonna send the extension cable, so everything should be all good.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #299 on:** December 03, 2011, 06:26:23 PM »

So some day last week, my G: drive disappeared.
My G: drive is where I keep all my stuff, files, videos, pics, etc etc.

I've been meaning to get around to opening up the computer, but there was nothing on there that I needed immediately, so I've been putting it off.

Out of fear of the worst (dead drive) I decided to rule out anything else I could before opening up the dungeon to do open heart surgery. So I've run several different virus checkers.... nothing of not found.

Them today, out of no where, my G: Drive is back as if it just took an extended vacation and forgot say something. Everything is in tact and it works as good as it always has.
So WTF is up with that?

News:

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