Are you having to change the date and time on the computer often? Receiving error messages during Power On Self Test? Problems with Subscription services? The problem may be the battery in the computer. The battery only last up to 5 years starting from the day the motherboard was built. That means the motherboard may have been built at least a year before it was installed in your computer or longer by the time you bought the new computer. Here is a simple way to replace that battery.
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Dell XPS 15 (L501X)Unboxing/Overview
Laptop: Dell XPS 15 (L501X) Processor: Intel Core i5-480M Graphics: 1GB nVIDIA GeForce GT420M RAM: 4GB DDR3@1066MHz Display: Full HD 1080p B+RGLED Display with 2MP 720p webcam Wireless: Intel Centrino Advanced Wireless-N with Wireless Display Support Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM Seagate Momentus 7200.4 Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard Battery: 90Wh 9-cell Lithium Ion CD/DVD: Standard CD/DVD Burner
Gear Head Wireless Keyboard and Mouse KB5200W Review
This keyboard and mouse are great. The keyboard feel really nice and is easy to type on. It features a full keyboard with a number pad. There are no indicator lights or num lock or caps lock, but I am sure that is to help the battery life. The mouse is also really nice as well. It feels good in the hand and is a little smaller than your average mouse. I have not had any problems with the Gear Head KB5200W wireless mouse and keyboard and have had it for about a month now. If you have any questions feel free to answer below. ======================links================================== Twitter: www.twitter.com Gear Head Website:www.pcgearhead.com Amazon.com: www.amazon.com
How To Fix a Wet Laptop
How were you supposed to know your computer can’t swim? Isn’t it called a laptop? To complete this how-to, you will need: Paper towels or lint-free cloth Cotton swabs A towel Lots of luck Professional help Liquids and electricity don’t mix. Please make sure your hardware and all points of electrical contact are completely dry before plugging them in. Step 1: Power down When your laptop gets wet, immediately cut off the power supply and shut the computer down. Remove the battery, as well as the hard drive and any peripherals. Step 2: Drain and dry Pour as much water as you can off the surface of the laptop. Use paper towels or lint-free cloth and cotton swabs to clean and dry the laptop, battery, and any removable parts or peripherals. Don’t use a hairdryer or a microwave; it can melt your hardware. If you spilled a soft drink, coffee, liquor, or any other substance that isn’t water on your laptop, you’ll probably need to send it in for a professional repair. Step 3: Let it sit Lay a towel on a flat surface. Open the laptop, turn it upside down, and let it drain onto the towel for a few days. Step 4: Reinsert the battery Reinsert the battery, and turn the machine on. If it powers up, let it run for an hour or so and shut it down again. If it doesn’t, try plugging in the power cord. Make sure that the power cable and power brick are completely dry. Moisture can cause them to spark or catch fire. Step 5: Reinstall the extras If your laptop worked well on battery power, you …
Laptop screen replacement / How to Repair (replace) LCD screen in a laptop
Video by www.laptopscreen.com on how to properly replace an LCD screen in a laptop (based on HP DV6000). This Laptop Screen replacement repair / installation guide is based on Hewlett Packard Pavilion DV 6000. It will also work for similar DV 2000, DV 9000 and all sub models. Display replacement is easy on all laptops; HP, DELL, ACER, ASUS, APPLE, SAMSUNG, TOSHIBA, COMPAQ and other notebooks all share similar LCD panels, with LED or CCFL backlight, which need to come out of the bezel to be replaced with a new screen. Make sure to disconnect the power and remove the battery, laptop’s inverter has high voltage, don’t get shocked.
Laptop Repair & Maintenance : How to Repair a Laptop Keyboard
The easiest way to repair a laptop keyboard, for the average consumer, is to simply buy a replacement keyboard, which are typically affordable. Discover how keyboard connectors work with help from a laptop repair specialist in this free video on laptop computer keyboards. Expert: Nathan Morgan Contact: www.parts-people.com/ Bio: Nathan Morgan is the founder and CEO of Parts-People. Filmmaker: Chip Hoyt
Laptop Repair & Maintenance : How to Change a Laptop Video Card
In order to change a laptop video card, start by removing the power supply from the system and removing the installed batteries. Look for a video card underneath a laptop’s keyboard with help from a laptop repair specialist in this free video on laptop computer video cards. Expert: Nathan Morgan Contact: www.parts-people.com/ Bio: Nathan Morgan is the founder and CEO of Parts-People. Filmmaker: Chip Hoyt
Laptop Repair & Maintenance : How to Install RAM on a Laptop
The first step in installing RAM on a laptop is removing any power from the machine. Find out how to pull an existing memory stick out of a laptop with help from a laptop repair specialist in this free video on installing RAM on laptop computers. Expert: Nathan Morgan Contact: www.parts-people.com/ Bio: Nathan Morgan is the founder and CEO of Parts-People. Filmmaker: Chip Hoyt
Laptop Repair & Maintenance : How to Change a Laptop Processor
A CPU processor can be upgraded in a laptop by removing the keyboard and exposing the CPU. Discover why a processor cannot be accessed from underneath a laptop with help from a laptop repair specialist in this free video on laptop computer processors. Expert: Nathan Morgan Contact: www.parts-people.com/ Bio: Nathan Morgan is the founder and CEO of Parts-People. Filmmaker: Chip Hoyt