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How to fix video problem on HP laptops

May 25, 2011 By 249 Comments

Video problem on HP laptops and how to fix them we will be explaining in this article without actually taking it apart. Most likely the fix is not permanent but this will buy you some time, enough to backup personal files or even use the laptop until you get a new one. There is no guaranty this fix work 100%.

Here are some HP models affected by this known Video problem: HP Pavilion dv2000, dv6000, dv9000, tx1000 tablet PC, Compaq 700, v3000, v6000 and probably some others.If you know more models, please mention them in comments after this post.

CAUSE OF THE Video problem:

As I know, the Video problem somehow related to NVIDIA chip located on the motherboard. Overtime the NVIDIA chip separates from the motherboard and the laptop video fails.

SYMPTOMS OF THE VIDEO PROBLEM:

When you turn on the laptop, all LEDs light up but there is no video on the laptop screen or external monitor. The laptop screen remains completely black and blank. The cooling fan spins as normal, on some models it stars spinning right away on other models after some time.

HOW TO FIX:

1. Remove laptop battery and hard drive.

2. Plug the AC adapter and turn on the laptop. Make sure the laptop is actually on, all LEDs should work.

3. Wrap the laptop with towels so all air intakes are closed.

4. Keeps the laptop wrapped in the towel for about one hours.

5. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall the let the laptop cool down (do not touch it for a while).

6. Unwrap the laptop and try tuning it on.

If it doesn’t work any more you can replace it with:

1. Laptop Replacement Battery for HP Pavilion

2. or with one of the following batteries.

Here are some HP models affected by this known Video problem: HP Pavilion dv2000, dv6000, dv9000, tx1000 tablet PC, Compaq 700, v3000, v6000 and probably some others.

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How to use acer laptop battery?

May 25, 2011 By 75 Comments

How to use laptop battery will cover how to extend your acer laptop battery life, but before we to do so, you should also know some basics about laptop battery. Take care of your laptop battery and ensure that it will be ready to work properly when you need it most. Some general tips for laptop care include: avoid extreme temperatures, don’t leave a laptop outside in cold weather or leave it in a hot car. Cold ACER laptop battery can’t create very much power and hot batteries will discharge very quickly. Use electrical power when available to keep ACER laptop battery charged. Don’t let your laptop go for long periods of time without using the ACER laptop battery.

 

Here are some basic using method:
1. Smaller Is Better
Consider an ultraportable or thin-and-light rather than a desktop replacement laptop. Smaller ACER laptop battery displays use less power. Going with a hard drive that runs at 4200rpm uses less power than a hard drive running at 5400rpm.

2. Power Control
Use as little power as possible by adjusting laptop settings. Use the Power Options to set to the laptop to go inactive after a set amount of time. Set adjustments so that the display goes off first, then hard the hard drive stay active a bit longer and store the system contents to the RAM.

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3. Turn Down the Lights
Adjust the display brightness to a lower setting, make sure you can view the screen without squinting. You can also adjust the brightness of the display to suit the conditions you are working in.

4. Watch Your ACER Laptop Battery Use
Keep an eye on your ACER laptop battery consumption and know how much power you have remaining. Use the laptop battery power icon on the system tray or you can purchase batteries which have LED gauges on the outside of the battery itself.

5. Charging It Up
Whenever you have access to a power source, charge the ACER laptop battery. Before you leave on any trips, fully charge the laptop batteries, especially if you don’t know where or when you might have access to any electrical outlets.

6. Get Another Battery
Some laptops are capable of running with two batteries. If you cannot run two batteries, check with the manufacturer to see if there are high capacity batteries available. External batteries (ACER aspire 3000 battery)can also be used to extend operating time.

7. Drain the Battery
The first time you use your laptop with battery power, allow the Acer  laptop battery to completely discharge. Do this at least twice and don’t try to charge the laptop battery when it is half discharged.

8. Clean Batteries
Keep the battery and its connections clean and free of debris. Clean your ACER laptop battery terminals on a regular basis using a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol on the tip.

9. CMOS Battery Check-Up
The backup battery is a CMOS battery which is a secondary laptop battery (such as ACER 2300 Battery) to power the clock and can drain a main ACER laptop battery if it is dead. Check with your User Manual or manufacturers web site for the location of the CMOS battery and where to get a replacement.

10. Turning It Off
Don’t run programs or devices that you aren’t using. Remove PC cards and turn off Wi-Fi software. Using your laptop to watch movies or play games will drain the acer laptop battery quickly as well.
Just follow this simple steps, yousave much time to extend your acer laptop battery life and other Laptop Accessories.

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What Are Wireless Laptops?

May 25, 2011 By 242 Comments

Wireless Laptops is the present stage of computer usage where the world of computing and mobility meets. There has been much progress between the first laptops and the laptops of today. When laptops were first introduced, they were quite bulky and expensive too. In fact, the bulk and the cost of the laptops did not allow everyone to have a laptop even when they wanted them. Also, the laptops of yore were not as powerful as the laptops today are and therefore they used to be bought by only those people who would actually need a portable computer.

Laptops are basically wireless devices and they are portable almost anywhere. They have a battery life that allows the user to use them as wireless laptops, once the battery is exhausted, the user just has to plug the laptop into the charging point, and the laptop can be used as a proper computer.

Today, wireless laptops are available for all kinds of uses. One can buy a wireless laptop for business and personal use. With the immense progress in mobile computing, one can even buy a laptop for gaming purposes.

There are several companies that offer different types of wireless laptops for different types of clients. If you wish a wireless laptop, you should first decide the reason for which you need to buy the laptop. There is a laptop for each different type of requirement. If you wish a wireless laptop for business purposes, you would have to look at the business models, which come equipped with all the software that you would require to run your business applications. If you are looking for a laptop for your home applications, you can easily get a laptop that has the software and resources to run your entire home based software application.

Of course, the most expensive types of wireless laptops are the laptops that are made for gaming. The gaming laptops not only require a special graphics card, but also a heavy duty RAM, that brings up the cost of the laptop by several thousand dollars. Also, because the wireless laptop is designed towards a particular market, the design elements are quite different from other laptops, which again brings up it costs.

Since it a gaming laptop, it is no doubt that the machine will be used for longer periods of time. Therefore, special care is also taken of the battery, so that it can support the long hours of playing.

The best place to research for such laptops is the Internet. You will get all the information about the type of laptop that is best suitable for you, as well as the model and company that you are looking for.

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