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    Laptop screen replacement

    Sorry to contradict, but in my experience it's generally easier to replace just the screen rather than the complete lid (there are some exceptions). To replace the screen it's 0-6 screws to take the bezel off and then 2-3 screws on each side of the screen. To replace the complete lid involves...
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    xp home activation?

    It says that windows has already been activated. Do some oem serials not need activating?
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    xp home activation?

    Hi. I have upgraded an old pc for my Mum. I used the serial number from the cod sticker on the back of the case to install xp home (oem). When the install finished, windows tried to connect to the internet to activate, but there was no connection because drivers were needed. So I canceled...
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    Take apart a 2007fpw?

    I bought a 2005fpw on ebay that had problem. Took a chance and rang Dell for a replacement. Then used the replacement for over a year before it failed. So took a chance again and Dell sent me a 2007fpw. I could try and send this one back, but It seems that they will only send me...
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    Take apart a 2007fpw?

    Hi. Does anyone know how to take apart a dell 2007fpw? I want to try the black tape method to fix the backlight bleed. I have seen some pics showing how to take apart a 2005fpw, but am not sure if the same method will work with a 2007. thanks
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    Looking for a nice simpleCore 2 Duo motherboard.

    I have the same requirements and think i'm going to buy an "ABIT IL9 PRO" It's cheap and basic with a reliable brand name. Reviews say the only major things the board lacks is raid and overclocking. Testing showed a very small loss of performance compared to the newer chipsets, like 1fps in...
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    updating wireless network card?

    Hi I have a Dell latitude C400 laptop which has a Mini PCI wireless network card. The card is "b" standard so slow. My wireless router D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 "54Mbps" couple of simple questions Will any mini pci "G" card fit into my laptop? Will the new card work with the old...
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    Check Out My New Room ;P

    thanks for the info vapb400. shame, coz it's a nice looking case.
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    Check Out My New Room ;P

    hi. could you please tell me what the small black case is just to the right of the crt? I'm looking for a nice compact case. thanks.
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    Where do you get fans from in UK??

    kustompcs is a good one. also http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/ http://www.casetech.co.uk/home.php http://www.coolercases.co.uk/ http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ http://www.quietpc.com/uk/ http://www.pc-water-cooling.com/ http://www.over-clock.com http://www.scan.co.uk/ http://www.aria.co.uk/...
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    USB Internal Cable extensions

    try http://www.frontx.com/order_a.html http://www.frontx.com/cpx512.html
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    Can i use a usb 1.1 hub with 2.0 devices and get same speed?

    oh.. sry for the missinformation. it's just the way it was with my old lian li case. original usb 1 cable had one less wire than the usb 2 cable i replaced it with. Also the usb 1 cable didn't give me usb 2 speeds, hence the replacement. Maybe it's different for others, i was just going...
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    Can i use a usb 1.1 hub with 2.0 devices and get same speed?

    usb 2 cables have an extra wire i think. an earth or shield wire.
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    Pre Water Cooling

    I bought a couple of speaker grills from a uk electronics shop called "maplin" Guess you could buy them from anywhere that sells parts to make your own speakers. It's pretty tough metal so is hard to bend and cut, but it's already painted black which is nice...
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    Pre Water Cooling

    I have an ageing pc86. The one with the crappy silver bezel image from web (not mine) My aim is to make my pc as quiet as possible, but still be able to oc. (oh, and to play with a dremel too) Big fans and wc it is then. I haven't ordered any water cooling stuff yet. Never tried it...
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