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    Can I replace this CDRW/DVD player with this DVDRW burner in a ThinkPad T61?

    Another good source for Thinkpad info, thinkwiki. Their T61 page lists the exact drive you're interested in as an option for the T61: http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:T61
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    HP Pavilion dv2000 problem

    My wife has the exact same machine that also has issues. I'm with alimoalem - these machines ARE problems. The fan has always done that 'revving' thing and it runs insanely hot. I never could figure out what the fan problem was. I'd be curious if you ever figure it out. I had the latest...
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    Why do DSLRs have mechanical shutters?

    I almost put this in 'Cameras' but I'm really looking for a solid state answer, so I hope it's appropriate here. But basically, why do DSLRs have mechanical shutters? Why not just electrically gate the CCD? A few things I've read seem to suggest that upper end DSLRs do just that for very...
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    How much, and how long to bleed brakes?

    Is this definitely true for Nissans? I've never had a Nissan. That's true for a lot of cars, but there are cases where it's not necessary. On my Honda Odyssey for example, per the factory manual, even replacement of the ABS modulator doesn't require you to cycle the ABS, only to bleed the...
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    Where should I take my car?

    You can go this route and save money for sure. Another option that I did once is to find a local joint and clutch shop. I found one that mostly did large truck u-joints, etc, but they happily repacked and booted both half shafts for a really good price.Mine weren't worn enough to be noisy, but...
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    Free 1 year NRA memberships

    I did this not too long ago (they were offering the free year for military) and it took quite a while. Much longer than I expected. The card, stickers, etc in the mail took even longer. But it did show up.
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    1999 Honda Accord keeps dying

    Could OP not hit the main relay with a hair dryer while idling the car in the drive? Where is the main relay in this car? Is it still in the main fuse box under the hood?
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    1999 Honda Accord keeps dying

    Get a fuel pressure gauge. I can't remember where I got mine, maybe Sears or Autozone. There should be a service port near the fuel filter or injector rail. On the '97 there was a 6mm bolt on the fuel rail that was used to relieve fuel pressure but also doubled as a port to connect a pressure...
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    Replacing Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends - Advice?

    +1 for MAPP gas. Propane usually doesn't do it. Have you managed to get the lower ball joint out of the knuckle yet? One thing you might try if you have trouble is using your floor jack under your lower arm to compress the spring. As the spring compresses and the knuckle moves relative to...
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    Power windows quit working

    My guess would be a bad ground on the drivers window switch box. On the cars I've worked on, all the power windows switches are routed through through the group of switches (I'm calling it the switch box) in the driver's door. I don't believe the single switches were individually grounded. So...
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    3rd Brake Lights

    I'm not completely convinced that's the case. Based on how I read NM motor vehicle code, any stop lamps that your car happens to be equipped with must be maintained in working order. In the CA law they tie it to the federal motor vehicle safety standard, but it doesn't specifically mention...
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    3rd Brake Lights

    Probably not, but, given that some of the cars I saw were missing another brake light as well, I think it's cheap insurance to make sure it works.
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    3rd Brake Lights

    I am continually seeing cars around here with broken 3rd brake lights, so last night on my way home I decided to count how many I could find. Over the course of my 25 mile commute home, I counted 15. Not cars without 3rd brake lights, but cars that had them but were burned out or broken for...
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    Any reason NOT to replace power steering fluid?

    I've always done it. Once I get all I can with my syringe, I usually bump the key for a second or two to turn the pump over and I'll get a little more to suck out.
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    Yet Another Car Accident

    I was really hyped about the 09 Fit when it was announced. I went so far as to contact all my local dealers and see who had the first one to see when I could drive it. Of course gas was $4/gal then, so the ones that weren't already presold weren't hanging around the lots long. I found one to...
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    Subaru's 2008 sales UP

    And the turbo Legacy
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    Brother Color Laser Printer $199.99 No Rebate

    Right now, black is $40 and the three colors are $47 each at Newegg, with 20% off of that for the next couple days it looks like. Brother has long life toners that cost more, TN115 instead of TN110, at a higher cost. Whether those would work out to be cheaper per page I don't know. TN110s...
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    Brother Color Laser Printer $199.99 No Rebate

    Came across this at Officemax today. Didn't know they even had it on sale. Text Brother HL-4040CN Color Laser Printer Printer Speed (Black/Color): Up to 21 black/21 color ppm Print Resolution: Up to 2400x600 dpi Duty Cycle: 35,000 pages Standard Paper Capacity: 250-Sheet Input...
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    Archer Farms Honey Baked Spiral Ham

    That seems like a good price. I paid more than that this weekend for one at Sams.
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    Any new '09 Subaru Forester owners on here?

    Well, this is a nice Subaru Australia document talking about both autos and manuals. It does mention the 50:50 for the manual, but doesn't give hard numbers for the autos. Text That doc can't be completely up to date because it doesn't show the Forester as having VDC in either manual or...
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    Any new '09 Subaru Forester owners on here?

    Great update, interesting to get someone else's take on it. I believe the 3rd brake light is LED. I'm surprised at your mileage, but then again, I drive fairly light on the pedal and do a lot of decel fuel cutoff as I come up to lights and slow traffic. If you got an automatic, then...
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    Help selecting a tripod

    Are the ball heads better or worse than the 2-way or 3-way heads, like say a 804RC2 or 808RC4? I've never used a tripod before, but it looks like the handles on these heads would allow for easier positioning.
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    Help selecting a tripod

    Wife has a D40 and she wants a tripod. We're both beginners in photography, so I don't want to get anything super fancy, but I've heard that Bogen tripod are really nice. I'd like to get something she won't be disappointed in and could use for a fairly long time. Doesn't have to be very...
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    ~70,000 mile maintenance

    On brakes, I've started making it an annual maintenance item. Find a good shop book (factory ones are usually the best, I've found) and take those brakes apart. Clean all the rust from the sliding surfaces. That'll help prevent one end of a pad from binding and causing uneven pad wear on...
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    Educate me on break in period

    lokiju, I know we've talked a bit offline about the Forester. I hope you like yours as much as I like mine. I spent a fair amount of time looking over what to do with the first oil change. I came to the conclusion to change it a little short of where I would normally, mostly because I...
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    Help on Nissans

    A friend of mine has an '02 Nissan Xterra SE with 122k miles. So far it runs well, but I'm trying to put together a list of things she needs to have done to it with that many miles. I haven't been able to determine what all maintenance has been done to it yet. I'm trying to put together a...
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    New Subaru

    I got a non-turbo, 5-speed, base model. I've got about 500 miles on it, and it drives well. It doesn't have great acceleration, but that wasn't a big deal to me. I do hate the radio, though. Sound quality and volume both suck. It's still very early, but the gas mileage hasn't been bad at...
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    New Subaru

    Just bought my first brand new car about a week ago, an 09 Subaru Forester. I've had quite a few Hondas, but this is my first Subaru. Since I'm the type that keeps a car until it's way past it's time, are they any medium or long term issues with Subarus that I should watch for? Are the...
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    "eraser point" laptops

    My Lenovo T60 came with three different eraserheads in different shapes. And it acts like a left mouse button if I tap it. Good stuff, Lenovo.
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    quick lube rip offs?

    It's exactly this reason that I don't let places like this change my oil. If they're trying to get you to buy all this crap, who knows what they're actually doing during an oil change. Anyone trying to get you to flush a power steering system with only 37k on the car is completely crazy.
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    ººººº--§§§§§§§--The Freebies thread--§§§§§§§--ººººº Part Cinq.

    Hi, I'm looking for a copy of Win XP Pro OEM. I bought an IBM desktop with an XP Pro COA, but the hard drive was wiped. IBM wants an obscene amount for restore CDs. It's an 8187 Thinkcentre in case somebody out there would actually happen to have restore CDs. I've given bunch of stuff...
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    ººººº--§§§§§§§--The Freebies thread--§§§§§§§--ººººº Part Cinq.

    Does anybody have a USB to PS/2 adapter with some length to it? Not just the solid plastic green one, but one that has about an inch or two of cord between the connectors. I'd appreciate it. Seem my thread above (and way back, part one I think) for stuff I've given.
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    Water heating idea

    It would work well as far as increasing the efficiency of your fridge and freezer, especially if the water was below room temp. But, if you're not drawing any hot water, and the flow stop while your fridge is running, it's just going to continue to heat the water around the condenser until you...
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    ººººº--§§§§§§§--The Freebies thread--§§§§§§§--ººººº Part Cinq.

    Updated Freebies: Modem: US Robotics 56k external modem. No serial cable. AC adapter. Seems to power on ok. 10/100 card: PCMCIA Xircom cardbus 10/100 ethernet card. Comes with dongle. Dongle is a bit of a loose fit. Gone USB Hub: Belkin USB1.1 Hub. I think I just tossed the...
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    ººººº--§§§§§§§--The Freebies thread--§§§§§§§--ººººº Part Cinq.

    Free for shipping: Ipaq: ipaq 3670 with accessories: usb cradle, pcmcia sleeve, ac adapter, various cases..The battery is completely dead. Doesn't hold any charge at all. I was going to put a new battery in it, but it's sat so long I've realized it's not going to happen. gone to santuitman...
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    Should I sell my 2006 Civic EX?

    Just FYI in case you didn't already know, Honda Care is transferrable for a fee..I think it's $50 or so. Worth mentioning to a potential buyer.
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    OEM vs. Aftermarket parts

    I've given up on using aftermarket parts on my three Hondas. I've had nothing but trouble with fit and quality. OEM parts are usually higher, but they will fit exactly and performance is not 'hit-n-miss'. Surprisingly, OEM parts aren't all that much more in some instances when compared to the...
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    Anti-lock brakes worth the upgrade?

    Once ESC is mandatory, it won't be an upgrade. Once you have the ability to modulate individual wheel brake channels you're most of the way to ABS. All you need then are some wheel sensors and maybe another controller. I suppose they wouldn't have to include it, but it would be nonsensical to...
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    Woman kicked off plane for breast-feeding baby

    I find the private property argument rather interesting. It's true that it's not a publicly owned aircraft, but I believe that any company using privately owned property in an attempt to profit from the public (like the airline) is forced to yield some of its rights as a property owner over the...