Recent content by plaidfro

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    ADD2/SDVO & how to get Dual Monitors

    As much as I appreciate the link... I dont believe that those cards will 'fit' into this system. There is only about 2 1/2 inches from top to bottom on the slot face. The computer is only 4 inches tall overall
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    ADD2/SDVO & how to get Dual Monitors

    Here at work we have an overabundance of LCDs... but our computers are currently not set up for dual monitors. I have an HP dc5700 'small form factor pc' which has 2 PCI slots, a PCI-E x1 slot and an ADD2/SDVO slot. What is the best & least expensive way that I can utilize an extra monitor...
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    I think the Laptop DVD ROM may be going

    I've been trying a lot of different things... it seems the vid card is fine... how can I make sure that it is the DVD ROM that is shot... they seem quite expensive to replace?
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    I think the Laptop DVD ROM may be going

    I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 Laptop with a DVD Rom... as of yesterday it started to play the DVD fairly choppy. I thought it may be a ram issue so I cleaned everything up minimized anything else running and it still plays the same. How should I troubleshoot this? I would hope its only a...
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    Help me set up my wireless access point

    So the problem the actual routers wireless itself. Even though all the settings were reset, and all the setting were set to broadcast... no broadcasting happened. I tried a 2nd router and the broadcast signal worked fine. So something in the hardware went bad. Now my question is... can an...
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    Broken Laptop Key

    Just to conclude this thread. There was an ebay seller who specializes in key replacements... he was very detailed and accurate as to what I needed. He shipped out the M key, the white plastic mechanism, and the rubber boot thing. Even though I only needed the plastic mechanism. I think the cost...
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    Help me set up my wireless access point

    I think the issue is that the router is not broadcasting, at least from what I can tell. I am meeting with an IT guy from work so I will troubleshoot that and get back to you all later today with the results.
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    Help me set up my wireless access point

    Thank you for the replies. I am just not getting a wireless signal from it... I will try to reset it and see if I can get a signal. Right now I am able to plug my laptop directly into the Cat5 and get internet. I can plug the router into the WAN slot and plug my laptop into 1 of the 4...
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    Help me set up my wireless access point

    So I moved into an above the garage apartment in a home with wireless internet... problem is their wireless router is on the other end of the home and would be a weak connection. There is a CAT5 cable that I can hook my laptop up to for internet access. The homeowner had an extra D-Link wireless...
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    Broken Laptop Key

    The mechanism under the 'm' key on my laptop had one of the micropscopic tabs busted when my one year old got a hold of it and ripped it out. Does anyone know how I can get a replacement for the white crossing mechanism? Seen here: http://www.wikihow.com/Pop-a-K...a-Dell-Laptop-Keyboard I...
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    My Sound Magically disappears????

    Hmmm... I didnt get the Win32 error today... and I do have sound... HOWEVER it is incredibly choppy. Not just a little bit choppy... a lot choppy. ANy suggestions as to what to look at next?
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    My Sound Magically disappears????

    I believe the audio drivers are the 'directsound AC97'... any chance someone could help walk me through doing this?
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    My Sound Magically disappears????

    This issue has me confused... the primary issue is that I have no sound when the computer is up and running. HOWEVER when the Windows XP screen at the startup is going the sound works fine... at the desktop about a minute after startup I get this error. First Error I have gotten things...
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    Help me pick a new Video Card and Monitor

    SOLD!!!!! Right card.. right price... thanks for that one.. now how bout please suggesting a LCD monitor for that card? from NewEgg too.. WOuld a 20" like this work fine? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824116075
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    Help me pick a new Video Card and Monitor

    A lot of posts push towards the 1950Pro... however lots of people complain about how hot the card gets.. they all suggest getting an aftermarket fan/cooler which would add another $20 to the price... I figure I will get a 19" LCD Monitor to accompany the Video Card. Still looking for...