1440 x 900 resolution missing
First of all, before you guys suggest anything, I am telling you that I have already tried updating the Graphics Drivers, Re-plugging the monitor and other obvious tweaks. Now the problem: My...
View ArticleStart Fault
Hey guys, This one really has my head pickled so maybe one of you will have a better idea than me. My mother's computer has been funny lately and i have now got it here to see if i can repair it. The...
View ArticleDell 1520 start-up issue
Hi All, Interesting problem with this POS Dell 1520. My classmate sent it to me from NY, it arrived in fine shape the issue is that it had no hard drive and no ram missing the hinge cover all that's...
View ArticleUSB microphone with phantom power
I'm interested in getting some kind of a system where I can utilize a USB port, a condenser microphone, and phantom power either through an external adapter, multiple USB ports, or batteries. I imagine...
View ArticleRandom Black Screen While Playing Games
Hiya guys, newbie here to the forums. I've been having a problem where a black screen would randomly appear while I'm playing games.I'm sorry if I picked the wrong section. I have built a custom...
View ArticleHardware
Real easy but I lost touch in IT and am ready to get back into it. I just want some suggestions on where to order or buy a new battery for my Compac laptop. I bought in 2007 and ran vista OS (I...
View ArticleScreen turns fractal?
Recently bought an ASUS S400CA-RSI5T about 4 months ago. After a month it acquired a problem of the screen turning fractal. The first time it happened I was installing RAM. Wanted to see if the...
View ArticlePower supply substitution question
I have an external hard drive with a power supply as follows: Input 100-240 vac, mac amps = 0.5 Output 12vdc, max amps = 1.5 That power supply has now failed, but I have another one with the following...
View ArticlePowerSupply
hi all. i recently purchased parts for my custom pc. And i got a ATX power supply the crosair atx 650 vx power supply. its a ATX power supply. The power supply came with 1 cable that had 2 sata...
View ArticleQuestion about laptop power connector
Hi there! :) I've checked the forums and I'm not sure where this topic would fit so I thought this forum was most fitting? If not, please move it of course but my question is related to a broken power...
View ArticleSolid yellow light with no display
I have an old Dell Dimension (I know but it's a great kids web surfer) that hangs up on startup. The on/off button stays a solid yellow and the monitor does not receive a signal of any kind. I have...
View ArticleGateway E4100 Power Supply Problem
I Have a Gateway E 4100 with a odd power up problem The computer would power up sometimes and not others. Ultimately, it stopped altogether. I removed the power supply and tested it: it was bad so I...
View ArticleDriver assistance
I was given a pc the other day, and I installed windows 7 on it but it needs a network controller driver and I can't seem to find it for windows 7, then I tried xp and i'm still having problems finding...
View Articleacer notebook problem
Hello! Acer Aspire 5536 won't display anything,no sound,no lights,no image,only a black screen.The laptop is powering on and cranking since I hear the fan and the cd rom open and closes.I made some...
View Article*Sturdy* Laptop/Tablet combo recommendation
My niece is going to be going away to college this coming fall, and she'll need a laptop and tablet, or maybe a laptop/tablet hybrid that is sturdy and can be used out in the field. Let's face it, she...
View ArticleHard drive power supply adapter burned up... now what?
I have a LaCie Grand hard drive, and while plugged in the power supply tip smoked and melted inside the charging port of the drive enclosure. Using 2 small screwdrivers I got all the goo and charcoal...
View ArticleHDMI Connection Comes and Goes
Seems like it may be 'loose', only works sporadically if the cord is wiggled just right. Cord works perfectly (tested it on something else) so I am fairly certain it is the laptop connection itself....
View Articlecan't shut down pc
Dear Support Guy, Please help me solve my problem in shutting down my Ee PC. Last night i forgot to shut it down, when i woke up early morning the computer was off. then i used it again, turn on then...
View ArticleNo games, but everything else runs fine!
This has been an ongoing issue. It's come to the point where I'd actually like to know what's going on for educational purposes. The games themselves run fine WHILE they run. Issue: Whenever I play a...
View ArticleNoise even when computer is off
Is it normal for a desktop to make a soft humming noise even when it's off?
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