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    XPS A2420 (Dell All-in-one) - Motherboard seems un-removable

    I am trying to replace a bad motherboard in this All-in-one unit. I have drilled down to the motherboard but cannot remove it. I don't see any other screws or latches, but something is holding this board in place. I can barely budge it. Does anybody know what the special "trick" is for...
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    Actual dimensions of 27 inch 1080 monitor?

    I am trying to figure out if the 27 inch BenQ XL2720Z will fit on my corner desk where i have a hutch on the right and left sides (that I know will be obscured to some extent). Could somebody tell how many inches in H x W the panel needs? Thanks, Wedge1
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    Need Gateway M320 sound driver - having no luck

    I have googled quite a bit, but I think that because this notebook is so old, I can only obtain the driver by installing some "driver detective" type of software, that costs money to find the driver and allow me to download. Can anybody provide a resource that may get me closer to the sound...
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    Need source for replacement screen - Pavilion Touchsmart 14-b109wm

    I have been searching for part number: B140XTT01.0 It is a touch screen, so I believe this is an assembled package of LCD + digitizer (if I am wrong, please correct me). My google searches have turned up two, maybe three legitimate US sources that are priced reasonably, but they are out of...
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    Where can I find a power switch like this?

    https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=1656BCFF0809EED4!1173&authkey=!AC28Zi0HDj-hYgg&ithint=folder%2c.jpg This is from a friend's Compaq PC that I am trying to repair. One of the prongs remain, but one is missing. I need to replace this so that he can power on the PC again. Can anybody...
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    Minecraft: can I play it on a Xeon-based PC?

    I don't know enough about server processors except to say they make for great servers :-) But as a desktop PC for playing the game Minecraft, will it work? I ask because I have been donated a PC from work that uses a Xeon processor. I don't play Minecraft, but my nephew does and I would...
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    CPU upgrade, Crysis 3, and my expectations

    I currently run a C2D e8400 and play games using a gtx 480. I am trying Crysis 3, but I had to put graphics setting to low for smooth game play. Obviously, my CPU is aging for an advanced game such as this. But I don't want to over-estimate what a CPU upgrade would do for this game. I will...
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    Asus G60JX video card died; want upgrade help

    I have this laptop and the GTS 360M video card has died. Can this be replaced with a GTX 560M ?
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    UPS requirement problem with gtx 480

    I have this UPS: http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP6.../dp/B000OTEZ5I I also have an nvidia gtx 480. The problem is that under certain loads (while gaming) the alarm to my UPS goes off, and if pushed far enough, the PC shuts down. The PC is plugged into the Cyberpower UPS using a...
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    Is this a Micro ATX or Mini ITX? INWIN case, need a replacement

    I purchased this InWin case less than 3 years ago: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811108065 I believe the power supply is going bad - random shut-downs are occurring as well as very very long boot times (10 mins). Inwin's RMA request department has not responded to my submission...
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    Not seeing my "sent messages". Please help.

    Hello moderators, staff I am unable to see my sent messages in the PM's. Please help with this issue. Thanks, Wedge1
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    Server problem; Abacus Law software

    I am building a server for a local law firm where they will be using Abacus Law software. I have built the PC using this board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813121358 I realize that I may have to contact Abacus for help with this, but I wanted to post here because I believe...
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    Is this a short circuit?

    To be sure, tell me if I am experiencing a short .... Power PC up, it boots, makes it to Windows for about 5 seconds, then it reboots, infinitely if I allow it. Tested power supply by switching to a known-good. Power up, PC boots, we are at Windows and everything seems stable. No...
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    Recommend a socket 775 board that support RAID mirror

    I am helping a friend (with his small business) set up a server. He can't afford any down-time due to a hard-drive going bad, so I thought a RAID mirror might be in order. In the motherboard specifications, I am looking for RAID0, correct? Can anybody recommend a board? (intel processor e5200)
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    CyberPower Intelligent LCD - what does this beep code mean?

    I have a CyberPower Intelligent LCD CP600LCD 600 VA Desktop uninterruptible power supply. I came home to hear a long continuous beep, non-stop, that requires a power recycle to make it stop. Does anybody know what this means? The reason I ask is because it has done this twice in one week...
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    Haven't bought Nvidia in a while....couple of questions

    It's been years since owning an Nvidia card. Do the current drivers/control center have something equivalent to AMD/ATI's feature of "presets"? In particular, I like having an icon on my desktop that can switch my desktop to extended or go back to 1 display only. This is easily achieved by...
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    PC stops working in middle of XP installation - security PC

    I am trying to get a Dell optiplex gx280 back up and running after a recent hard drive failure. This PC was using a GeoVision card in conjunction with security cameras to assist in security for a small thrift shop. Video was recorded to the hard drive prior to its demise. I removed this...
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    G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 heatsinks - will they clear the Venemous X?

    Can anybody tell me if the heatsinks on this RAM will clear a ThermalRight Venemous X heatsink?
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    CHAINTECH S1689 - need front panel header info

    I can't seem to find the online manual for this. I bought it from a fellow AT'er in our 'For Sale/Trade', but he doesn't have it. I need the front panel header information for: power off/on, reset switch, hdd activity. Does anybody have this board/manual? Chaintech S1689 Socket 939.
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    Need help with notebook part name

    I have a Toshiba Satellite repair I just made - I replaced the LCD panel. It went well and the LCD is fine. However....when I disassembled the laptop, I noticed the keyboard ribbon came out without needing to 'unclamp' it from the motherboard. Now that I am reassembling, I realize that the...
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    Bad LCD or something else? (pic included)

    This HP Mini 210 was dropped by a friend's 9 year old daughter. She asked me to have a look to assess the damage. It might be pretty obvious that the LCD is damaged, but I wanted your opinions. If I am going to order parts and do the repair, I need to be certain of exactly which part or parts...
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    Need a USB receiver for MS Wireless Comfort 5000

    Any ideas where I might be able to replace this part? Mine isn't broken, but I need another because I am using a KVM switch and it requires dedicated ports per device (one for mouse and keyboard each). The Wireless Comfort 5000 comes with 1 USB receiver only because it operates both devices...
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    wireless keyboard recommendation; Win 7; must work with KVM switch

    Can anybody recommend one?
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    Toshiba laptop - DC input jack only works when pressing adapter cable in with force

    I am trying to repair a friend's laptop - Toshiba Satellite L305D I have establish that both the AC adapter works, and that the wires (with a harness around them) leading from the DC input jack to the motherboard are functioning (i.e., the DC jack isn't soldered to the motherboard). But I...
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    Troubleshooting power issue: Dell Latitude CPx (notebook)

    I am attempting to troubleshooting a laptop. It appears to be completely "dead". No sign of power. With the AC adapter plugged in, I get no green LEDs on the laptop, which leads me to believe this could be one of the following: 1. bad AC adapter, unable to deliver 2. bad DC power jack on...
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    Need help: moving from DS3R; must migrate RAID0 config to new board (P45 chipset)

    I am moving from my DS3R motherboard (it has apparently died) to the EP45T-USB3P. I have two drives that were seen as a RAID0 with the original board. Is there a way to successfully transfer or migrate this RAID config to my new motherboard without starting with a fresh install of Windows...
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    DLP projector question

    I bought a Sharp XR-10XL XGA 2000 LUMENS PROJECTOR almost 3 years ago. The picture has gone very dim. Is this a symptom of needing a new bulb or a new projector altogether? A little help for the novice please...
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    If video card goes bad, can I see the BIOS?

    I am trying to trouble-shoot a notebook PC. After powering on, the laptop will try to boot up, but eventually cycles back off to restart and do it all over again. So basically, it is in an endless loop of restarting/shutting-down with absolutely no video being displayed (no POST or anything)...
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    PC will not POST

    What are the reasons a PC may not POST?
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    Are terabyte drives suitable for the OS?

    I am building a PC-based DVR for security surveillance of a small business. It will house 2 x 1Terabyte drives. I want to make sure that installing the OS on one of these drives isn't a mistake. Is it ideal to use such a large drive for the OS, or would performance be better with a smaller...
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    When connecting USB wire to headers on the motherboard..

    I am transferring the contents of one PC case to another, which means I need to connect a new set of USB cables to the motherboard's USB headers. These cables are a little confusing because the wires are split apart rather than being held together in one small casing (any of you that build PCs...
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    PC reboots when network share is accessed

    I have a PC that contains database information on a partition that is shared across a network. When other PCs attempt to access this partition, it causes the host PC to reboot. At first, I thought this might be a RAM or power supply issue, but memtest showed no RAM errors, and thorough...
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    Can OCR software read straight from an image file?

    At work, I am receiving tif documents containing data that would best serve me in a spread-sheet format. I was hoping you guys might offer some guidance. 1. Can OCR software take a tif image and translate the image into alpha-numeric characters? 2. If so, which would you recommend? 3...
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    Currently use Linksys Wireless B router;

    I have DSL internet service, not cable. So this WCG200 Cable Gateway...is it useless to me? Can I disable all of it's features except the switching capability and connect it to my Linksys Wireless B router to add more interfaces for connectivity? Even better, since the Wireless G Cable...
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    Laptop screen goes black

    What might be the cause of this behavior? Dark screen at idle but lights up (flickers briefly) when keys are pressed. This is an Acer Aspire 3100-1556. It uses ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 integrated graphics, but how does one determine if the chip is defective or, say, the LCD itself? If...
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    Toshiba 19AV501U HD LCD TV

    Could somebody tell me if this would be okay for playing Quake 3? link I saw this in Sam's Club and was extremely impresses with the clarity and color. But I am unfamiliar with LCD technologies. I have done a bit of reading about TN's vs IPS vs VA, but I am still left in the dark how to...
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    router settings using satellite for internet

    I am helping a friend who uses satellite, whereas i have only configured routers to work with DSL, so i am a bit ignorant and need some guidance. In the router settings "Internet Connection Type", what should this be? For example, for my DSL, it is PPPoE. What would this be for satellite?
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    Logitech z5500 question

    I was wondering if it is safe/compatible to connect speakers to the subwoofer other than those that shipped with the unit. I want to connect some AWIA speakers to the subwoofer but only if it will not harm the hardware to do so. I am uneducated in this area, so please don't smite me for what...
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    Recommend a board: s775, onboard video, RAID, 800fsb+

    I need to build a PC for a friend who will be using it with VE LXi Master Plus, a graphics editing sotware, primarily for decal creation. So, it might be fair to say that a video card isn't necessarily a requirement, but *decent* or even *good* onboard video is essential. Also, I would like...
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    Gigabyte BIOS settings for DS3R in RAID0

    If anybody is running this board in RAID0, could you please tell me which BIOS settings are necessary to configure before installing XP. What are they and what should they be set to?