Recent content by maddawg

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    Windows 7 error

    I Just tried it and still same problem.
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    Windows 7 error

    I get this error intermittently when using my home computer: Windows socket error: only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted (10048), on API "bind" Any help to resolve is much appreciated....
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    ASRock: The Most Recommended H55 board from Tom’s Hardware: $89.99 after $20.00 IR

    I agree....This site has highly experienced technical insight as well....Who needs Tom when we got AT...
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    Lowe's 10% off coupon - Save up to $500!!!

    Lowe's is offering 10% off coupons for purchases up to $5,000!!!!! - I'm sure Home Depot will honor this competitors coupon.... †Coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or discount. This coupon is good for a single receipt purchase of any in-stock or Special Order...
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    Dell Dimension 8300 Problems

    Because it was only $10 (shipped)....and I didn't know how to hard power it....
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    Dell Dimension 8300 Problems

    I don't know where the pins are and what to do, really....I have included a MB manual link - if I can get some direction, I will give it a try... I ordered the Dell Front Usb Audio Panel F1489 above and waiting for delivery - hopefully today.... Motherboard is very similar to this one (Manual...
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    Dell Dimension 8300 Problems

    Well RebateMonger, your pretty accurate in mine is very similar to that. I have the Dell Front Usb Audio Panel F1489, which connects power switch to MB as seen on eBay here...
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    Dell Dimension 8300 Problems

    Any idea where the two pins are on the MB to hard power it??? If this works, I'm assuming the switch or the card that the switch is mounted to is bad!!!!
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    Dell Dimension 8300 Problems

    I tried a new power supply and nothing!!!! Green LED on MB is lit as before with old PS.... I also tried just connecting the power cable and 4-pin cable to MB without connecting any extra components but still won't even attempt to turn on....
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    Dell Dimension 8300 Problems

    Hello, A friend has a Dell Dimension 8300 desktop which was in working condition. He recently moved to a new apt. and plugged his PC in and it didn't turn on - no response. I took a look at it and noticed the green power light on the MB, tested the power supply and it tested Okay. I...
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    Dell Inspiron 1521 LCD Dead/Very Dim

    I tested an external monitor and it took like 6-7 mins. to boot up, but finally worked. I do not know if purchasing a new LCD would do the trick....
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    Dell Inspiron 1521 LCD Dead/Very Dim

    Hello, A friend recently was on his Inspiron laptop and the screen just went very dark. You can barely make out the words. He gave to me being a PC handyman and I am totally stumped....I researched it and decided to change out the LCD inverter board. I did that and still nothing, but I did...
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    Re-Partition Drive

    Data on the 100Gb partition is mostly pics/videos/music which he had to move there to conserve space. I have a program called "Paragon Partition Manager v9.0" which I'm pretty sure will resize the partition. I'm going to move all of the "D" (100Gb) partition to a external drive and and...
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    Re-Partition Drive

    Hello, I am looking to free up space on a Dell computer for a friend. The drive is 120Gb and came partitioned with 20Gb on one partition and 100Gb on the other partition. Dell put the O/S on the 20Gb partition and now he ran out of space for programs and such. I want to make the drive...
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    D-Link WDA-1320 $19.99 free shipping

    Newegg has the D-Link WDA-1320 IEEE 802.11b/g 32-bit PCI Wireless G Desktop Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-bit WEP Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) - Retail Regular price $39.99 - $10 (instant rebate) - $10 (MIR) = $19.99 (shipped free) Linky