Although any number of errors can occur that can impede normal operation of your computer, repairing your laptop may not be quite as difficult as you may think. There are a handful of more common problems that should always be troubleshooted first for a laptop and likely will lead to the normal operation of a laptop once these issues are repaired--whether it is a battery problem or display malfunction. Typically repair of any one part requires only a few steps.
Things You'll Need:
* Replacement battery External monitor Phillips screwdriver Replacement LCD display
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Examine the laptop carefully and check for the obvious. Check the AC power adapter and make sure it is plugged into the wall and providing power to the laptop. Try switching power outlets. The problem may not be a lack of battery power or the AC power adapter connection but rather the power outlet itself.
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Step 2
Check the laptop battery. How old is the battery? After a number of full charges--usually 1,000 for modern batteries--the battery will start to significantly lose charge and may need to be replaced. Shut off the laptop, flip it over and find the outline on the bottom, at the bottom back edge of the computer. Although laptops differ, there should be a sliding mechanism to the left or right of the battery outline that, when activated, allows the user to pop out the old battery. Slide a new battery in until it clicks snugly into place.
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Step 3
Plug in your laptop into an external monitor to see if your current laptop LCD display is functioning properly. Use a VGA cable. Turn on the external monitor and see if it displays the contents of your laptop's desktop. If it does, the problem lies with your laptop LCD display.
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Step 4
Replace the LCD display of your laptop. Before doing so, shut the computer down, remove the AC adapter and remove the battery once more. Use a Phillips screwdriver and remove the screws surrounding the perimeter of the bezel that encloses the LCD display. Pop these screws out and then carefully peel off the bezel, starting at one corner and working slowly.
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Step 5
Unscrew the screws located on the metal brackets. There are two metal brackets, one on each side of the monitor display. These brackets can be seen only after the bezel is removed.
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Step 6
Unplug the inverter cable. This cable leads directly into the inverter beside it. The inverter cable can be found just below the display, at the bottom center of the computer. It can be seen only after the bezel is removed.
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Step 7
Slide out the old display carefully after the cable is disconnected. Then, slide the new display in. Reattach the inverter cable. Replace the screws back into the metal brackets on the side of the display enclosure, and then fix the bezel back over the display. Replace the bezel screws, and then turn on your computer to use your new LCD display.
source.ehow
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Microsoft gets personal on Windows 7 "show stopper" bug
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Microsoft has gotten personal in responding to reports of a "show stopper" bug in Windows 7 capable of delaying the planned roll-out, which starts Thursday.
The company has blamed a chip-set controller issue rather than a critical bug in the Windows 7 chkdsk /r tool that could cause a memory leak capable of causing your PC to seize up and crash.
Windows 7 customers have been advised to update their chipset drivers to the current driver supplied by their motherboard manufacturer.
That came after Steven Sinofsky, the president of Microsoft's Windows division, took on those who had used blogs and online forums to jump on Windows 7 and the Microsoft development and testing process.
Sinofsky said Microsoft hadn't reproduced the crash or experienced any crashes with chkdsk on the stack reported in "any measurable number."
He appeared to take particular issue, however, with descriptions of a "critical bug" and "showstopper" in Windows 7, of bugs being "out of place" and comments Windows 7 would have to be delayed. The code is to be released to MSDN and TechNet subscribers Thursday and OEMs a few days later, with the official launch planned for October 22.
"While we appreciate the drama of 'critical bug' and then the pickup of 'showstopper' that I’ve seen, we might take a step back and realize that this might not have that defcon level," he said.
"Bugs that are so severe as to require immediate patches and attention would have to have no workarounds and would generally be such that a large set of people would run across them in the normal course of using their PC."
Sinofsky said Microsoft would continue to look for, monitor, and address issues as they arise if required but: "So far this is not one of those issues." ®
source.tehregister.co.uk
The company has blamed a chip-set controller issue rather than a critical bug in the Windows 7 chkdsk /r tool that could cause a memory leak capable of causing your PC to seize up and crash.
Windows 7 customers have been advised to update their chipset drivers to the current driver supplied by their motherboard manufacturer.
That came after Steven Sinofsky, the president of Microsoft's Windows division, took on those who had used blogs and online forums to jump on Windows 7 and the Microsoft development and testing process.
Sinofsky said Microsoft hadn't reproduced the crash or experienced any crashes with chkdsk on the stack reported in "any measurable number."
He appeared to take particular issue, however, with descriptions of a "critical bug" and "showstopper" in Windows 7, of bugs being "out of place" and comments Windows 7 would have to be delayed. The code is to be released to MSDN and TechNet subscribers Thursday and OEMs a few days later, with the official launch planned for October 22.
"While we appreciate the drama of 'critical bug' and then the pickup of 'showstopper' that I’ve seen, we might take a step back and realize that this might not have that defcon level," he said.
"Bugs that are so severe as to require immediate patches and attention would have to have no workarounds and would generally be such that a large set of people would run across them in the normal course of using their PC."
Sinofsky said Microsoft would continue to look for, monitor, and address issues as they arise if required but: "So far this is not one of those issues." ®
source.tehregister.co.uk
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
How To Quit Smoking
Posted by
calmmen
You say you want to feel better, live longer, and even have a little extra cash on hand? Easy. Just quit smoking.
You Will Need
* Paper and pen
* Gum and lollipops
* Willpower
* Calendar
* Nicotine gum
* Prescription drug
* Hypnosis
Step 1:
Ready yourself. Make a particular day your quit day. Don’t deviate from this plan.
Psych yourself up by making a list of all the reasons to quit—you’ll be healthier, develop fewer wrinkles, have nicer breath, save money, and you won’t be subjecting people to second-hand smoke.
Step 2:
Write down your smoking triggers. When you drink? After dinner? With coffee? Knowing what prompts you to smoke can help you quit.
Step 3:
List all the health risks associated with smoking—such as stroke, heart disease, several types of cancer, ulcers, diabetes, eye diseases, and osteoporosis.
Remind yourself that there are more than 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes, some of which are used in insect and rat poisons!
Step 4:
Tell your friends and family about your decision. They can encourage you, plus you’re less likely to back out if others know your goal.
Step 5:
Call your state’s stop smoking line for free advice, nicotine substitutes, and a plan.
Step 6:
Buy lots of gum or lollipops. When you have a craving for a cigarette, suck on a lollipop or chew some gum.
Step 7:
Keep busy so your mind doesn’t start craving a cigarette. Begin a project or new hobby.
If you experience severe withdrawal—with symptoms such as intense cravings, tension, irritability, headaches, drowsiness, or trouble sleeping—consult your physician about the possibility of using a nicotine patch.
Step 8:
Keep going. Mark your achievements on a calendar: one day smoke-free, one week, one month, and so on. Use your calendar as motivation.
Step 9:
Be prepared for difficult situations or even relapses. If you relapse, start the process over.
Step 10:
If willpower isn’t working for you, ask your doctor if you might be a good candidate for a prescription drug that may help you quit – like Zyban, also known as the antidepressant Wellbutrin.
Some people swear by hypnosis; that’s how Courteney Cox, Billy Joel, and Drew Barrymore kicked the habit.
Step 11:
Enjoy a healthier, happier and better-smelling life.
More than 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year are caused by smoking-related illnesses.
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