Free Laptop Help http://www.freelaptophelp.com/ Laptop and technology questions answered free. en Copyright 2008 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:20:53 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss What is a checkpoint friendly laptop bag? The TSA / Transportation Security Administration screens laptops to see if the electronics have been tampered with and look for irregularities. So, what exactly is a "checkpoint friendly" laptop bag?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/08/what_is_a_checkpoint_friendly.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/08/what_is_a_checkpoint_friendly.html New Products Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:20:53 -0800 XP Install on T60 can't find hard drive While I know nothing is free in life, I have a question: My issue is this. I have a Thinkpad, T60. The Hard drive has been repartitioned/formatted and I am trying to load XP Pro SP2, however I keep getting "Windows is unable to a find hard drive." I have pressed F6 to try and load sata drivers, but then it tells me I must have a floppy drive, and guess what, no floppy on this model. I figure the issue is SATA hard drive. The woman I am trying to fix this for has no factory software, or O/S disk and the Restore - Recovery part of hard drive has been wiped out. Is there a work around to get this repair back on track? I live in Raleigh, any help would be greatly appreciated. David

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/08/xp_install_on_t60_cant_find_ha.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/08/xp_install_on_t60_cant_find_ha.html ThinkPad Specific Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:07:29 -0800 Loose power jack My AC Adapter Connector (where the AC cord plugs into the computer) is loose and causes the screen to pulse, as if between battery source and AC source. I just got the Jack replaced in Dec, because it burned out. it was still loose after that and before I bought it in. I have to play around with it and pull the plug to the side so it makes connection. It doesn't make connection when the plug is in straight. Can it be fixed?

- Christine

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/loose_power_jack.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/loose_power_jack.html Hardware Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:51:28 -0800 IBM ThinkPad 390X Video Resolution The screen resolution on my IBM 390x will only go to 16 bit color, what can I do to resolve this?

- Dan Clark

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/ibm_thinkpad_390x_video_resolu.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/ibm_thinkpad_390x_video_resolu.html ThinkPad Specific Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:47:22 -0800 I can't see the screen on my laptop. Help! my laptop turns on, only one problem, the screen is dark. It only turns regular when I close and open it back, but that only last for about 2 seconds. I don\'t know what the problem is, please help me.
- Kim the Angel

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/i_cant_see_the_screen_on_my_la.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/i_cant_see_the_screen_on_my_la.html Hardware Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:32:30 -0800 Dell 6000 broken hinges My Dell Inspiron 6000 is only a year or two old. The LCD flops back and forth. Can I get the hinges replaced?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/dell_6000_broken_hinges.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/dell_6000_broken_hinges.html Dell Specific Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:19:05 -0800 D600 doesn't boot, blinks 10 times When I try to power up my Dell D600 it doesn't boot. The CAPS LOCK light blinks 10 times. I took it to the G**k Squad who had it for 7 weeks only to tell me that it had a bad motherboard. Now what? I called Dell and they wanted like $600 for a motherboard.

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/d600_doesnt_boot_blinks_10_tim.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/d600_doesnt_boot_blinks_10_tim.html Dell Specific Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:04:38 -0800 Where can I get an Alienware D9T Motherboard? Where can I get an Alienware D9T/D900T Motherboard? My system always ran too hot and one day it finally died. Alienware won't sell me a board. I have asked them on and off for almost 2 years now and they always tell me that they're "out of stock". I paid $4000 for this thing! What is the deal???

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/where_can_i_get_an_alienware_d.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/where_can_i_get_an_alienware_d.html Hardware Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:40:38 -0800 Is Dell shipping the wrong keyboards on their laptops? I heard that Dell is shipping the incorrect keyboard on some of their laptops. Is this true?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/is_dell_shipping_the_wrong_key.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/07/is_dell_shipping_the_wrong_key.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:10:15 -0800 What dies ERROR 8611 mean on my ThinkPad 600X? When I turn on my ThinkPad 600X I get a screen that says ERROR 8611. The computer doesn't go any further and I think it is dead. What do I do now?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/03/what_dies_error_8611_mean_on_m.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/03/what_dies_error_8611_mean_on_m.html ThinkPad Specific Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:33:25 -0800 Can I add internal wireless to my IBM ThinkPad T23? I recently got a T23. It is a great machine but I want to add internal wireless to it. It doesn't have it from the factory. I found a T30 lid assembly on eBay with the antenna already installed. Will this work?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/03/can_i_add_internal_wireless_to.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/03/can_i_add_internal_wireless_to.html Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:24:09 -0800 What is Shutdown Day? What is "Shutdown Day"? And what does it mean for my wittle compooter?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/what_is_shutdown_day.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/what_is_shutdown_day.html Misc Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:59:09 -0800 Do laptop locks work? Do laptop locks work? How hard do you have to yank on a laptop for the lock to break free of the laptop?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/do_laptop_locks_work.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/do_laptop_locks_work.html Security Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:43:23 -0800 Is the Hitachi 5K500 the first 500GB 2.5" laptop drive? Is the Hitachi 5K500 the first 500GB 2.5" laptop drive?

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/500gb_on_a_25_hard_drive_the_h.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/500gb_on_a_25_hard_drive_the_h.html Storage Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:15:41 -0800 Where is Steven Kazmierczak's hard drive? Where is Steven Kazmierczak's hard drive? The laptop seized from a DeKalb motel is believed to be connected to the shooting at Northern Illinois University.

]]> http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/where_is_steven_kazmierczaks_h.html http://www.freelaptophelp.com/2008/02/where_is_steven_kazmierczaks_h.html Hard Drives Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:21:49 -0800