Forum: Dell Computers
October 12th 08, 02:45 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 8
Views: 467
Inspiron 9200 screen problem
I suggest going to the Dell web site, entering the Dell service tag for warranty
information then clicking on the tab that says "Original Configuration". You
will see the complete bill of materials...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 12th 08, 02:40 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 4
Views: 457
Potentially Faulty GPU in my new Dell
You need to look at the specs and the service manual for the XPS 1530. Some
Dell laptop models have a separate graphics card that is easy to replace.
Others, like the Latitude D800 I worked on...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 11th 08, 04:44 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,113
'True' vs. 'Pseudo' Quad Core
There is a serious amount of discussion in the software developer trade rags
about programming for multi-core systems. Intel, of course, is leading the way
by making multi-core software development...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 11th 08, 04:16 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,113
'True' vs. 'Pseudo' Quad Core
FWIW, the Intel Atom 330 CPU is dual-core with hyperthreading, so Windows has 4
threads going. At 1.6GHz per core, the Atom 330 is a mighty mite. (Not paid
for by Intel, who certainly would approve...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 11th 08, 05:56 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 6
Views: 636
Are these decent deals
At the time of the acquistion, a Seagate press release stated that the Maxtor
brand name and current technology would be retained, and that the Maxtor line
would be positioned as a consumer product. ...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 10th 08, 04:19 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 2
Views: 463
Possible good Dell customer service
Client brought a D820 today for me to handle. Obviously bad nVidia graphics.
Called Dell and they have dispatched a replacement D820 mobo. They are supposed
to contact client on Monday to arrange...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 10th 08, 04:16 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 4
Views: 201
Dell order delayed... twice
The company assembling the computers for Dell bought a lot of sub-prime mortgage
securities and is now in a cash flow crunch? Michael Dell foolishly bought
sub-prime paper?
I can anticipate more...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 10th 08, 04:13 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 5
Views: 597
Dimension 3000 and 2400--what is the difference?
Dell did not go crazy on the Optiplexes with all the options typically found in
the Dimension product line. After all, these are business computers. Actually,
it looks like the 160L and 170L were...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 10th 08, 04:08 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 28
Views: 869
XPS410 -- suddenly I can't see
Not just for laughs, do you have a live Linux distro to try? They make for nice
overall diagnostic tests... Ben Myers
On Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:29:50 GMT, "Tom Scales" ...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 10th 08, 04:01 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 6
Views: 636
Are these decent deals
The 4GB flash drive is a good deal. Even better, Staples has Sandisk 8GB flash
drives for under $30. I got myself two of them at a slightly lower sale price.
I would not hit a dog in the ass with...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 10th 08, 05:54 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 28
Views: 869
XPS410 -- suddenly I can't see
The XPS410 has an on-board NIC. I sort of doubt that Tom is so skilled with
soldering and desoldering equipment that he would hazard the task of swapping
on-board NIC chips. ;)
I have to chalk...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 9th 08, 04:13 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 7
Views: 566
bent pins
Sometimes needlenose pliers are not needley enough to reach the bent pins
without bending some others. I often use a very small flat-bladed screwdriver
for pin straightening jobs. After...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 9th 08, 06:01 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,338
Tight Screws
Nope! Google.
Toothpicks do come in handy for cleaning all the little grooves in a laptop
chassis... Ben Myers
On Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:57:47 -0500, RnR wrote:
On Wed, 08 Oct...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 9th 08, 03:16 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,338
Tight Screws
You forgot bubble gum, rubber bands, paper clips and toothpicks!
.... Ben Myers
On Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:08:48 -0700 (PDT), "William R. Walsh"
wrote:
Hi!
There I go...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 8th 08, 02:03 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 4
Views: 399
Can't play certain videos
"real thing"? Are you sure she's real? Can't see the invisible thin white
strings above her? "Thing" I'll buy. Miss Congeniality meets world politics. A
nice movie script, but we are watching the...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 8th 08, 01:58 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 5
Views: 597
Dimension 3000 and 2400--what is the difference?
The 2400 has a side panel with a curve in its front edge (matching curve in
chassis) and an 845 chipset supporting 400 and 533MHz FSB.
The 3000 has a rectangular side panel and an 865 chipset...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 7th 08, 05:03 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,338
Tight Screws
Sam Molex invented them?? Actually, the advent of SATA drives means that the
power and data cables are easier to remove than stinking 4-pin Molex that has
been around forever, and, for that matter,...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 7th 08, 03:49 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 4
Views: 399
Can't play certain videos
Is Michael Dell a Republican or Democrat? Is Billl Gates a Republican or
Democrat? Depends on which spoof one finds most critical of the person being
spoofed. Maybe there is a political DLL in the...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 7th 08, 03:46 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,338
Tight Screws
Dell, along with other brands, uses SOMETHING on its laptop screws to get them
to seat perfectly and hold tightly in place. Often, when I remove a screw,
there is a greenish residue on the screw...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 7th 08, 03:44 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,338
Tight Screws
Agree that Torx is a lot better than Phillips. But it was no fun at all to
confront a Compaq full of Torx many years ago. I have since overcome the Torx
obstacle with a very nice set of Torx,...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 6th 08, 02:41 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 10
Views: 491
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 5th 08, 09:10 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 5
Views: 453
Dell fan speed control
The tipoff here in recent (i.e. Pentium 4) years has been the presence of an
sticker with an Intel AA "number" on it. Six digits, a hyphen, and 3 more
digits. Except that the high order digit has...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 5th 08, 03:45 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 20
Views: 761
cdrw issue?
Okay, then. Download and install Dell DLA 4.95 A02 from the Dell web site. It
is compatible with XP. You are lucky not to be using Vista.
Here is the URL, but you may find it easier to search it...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 5th 08, 03:29 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 3
Views: 326
Dell Inspiron 1300
Agreed. Just sold one in pieces. Checked the specs and the service manual on
the Dell support page... Ben Myers
On Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:14:26 -0400, Pen wrote:
PeppersMum...
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Forum: Dell Computers
October 4th 08, 03:48 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 5
Views: 453
Dell fan speed control
William,
Your question was, is, and will be actually a 2-part question. Dell used/uses a
lot of Intel-designed motherboards. In the past, many of them have actually
been identical to Intel's own...
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