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    Laptop dead?

    Was playing poker earlier today on my laptop (emachines 6805, 2.5 years old out of warranty) and the screen went dim suddenly. I could still watch the tables with sound, but I had no control over the touchpad and no lights were on (indicating charging, power, sound, etc..) I couldnt even use the...
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    Compaq Laptop Trouble

    So last night while watching TV my GF's laptop makes this weird noise and freezes up, somewhat of a clicking noise and I am almost positive it was comign from the HDD due to where the noise was comign from. I powered it off and rebooted. It now posts, but doesn;t reach the Loading Windows...
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    Banks open on Christmas Eve?

    Too late to call my bank and was curious if anyone knew if Friday is a bank holiday or normal eventhough it is Christmas eve? Thanks!
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    Some questions before I make the plunge

    Overview: I have not upgraded my comp in a few years and decided that I am going to do so soon. Budget: My budget is ~$500 for CPU, Motherboard HDD and RAM and possibly a case, but might just upgrade the PS (mine is a 350W PS that came with my ANTEC case when I upgraded last). Usage: I...
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    So many topics, need decisions

    Im a senior CS major and I have to do a 50 minute presentation relating to anything in the field of CS. The topic however cannot be anything already presented in the last 3 years, and if there was no significant developments since the last presentation, then it is also off limits. Im open for...
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    Out with the old in with the new?

    I know this question has come up countless times, but I guess every situation is unique so here goes My current specs are as follows: AMD Socket-A 750MHZ TBird Giga-byte GA-7ZM MoBo Creative Annhilator2 32MB 128MB PC133 Infineon RAM 20 Gig 7200RPM Seagate Barracuda HDD 6X Pioneer DVD-ROM Drive...
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    Boot problem, bad board?

    When I shut down, or restart and then reboot the system, it gets to the point where its about to jump into windows, and the screen turns off and says video error. I then shut down, reboot, and the fans run, but the hdd doesnt initalize or anything. After some time it just decides it wants to...
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    Which Socket A TBird......

    would you buy? Im looking at both the 700 and the 800. There is about an 85 dollar difference between the two. Is the 100 mhz jump worth the 80 bucks? Im kinda strained for cash, since i am upgrading my whole PC not just the mobo/processor, so unless the 100 mhz will knock my sox off, im not...