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Replaced dead hard drive, Windows still freezing.

or even run a memtest
- Drummerdude
- Post #31
- Jun 17, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Laptop sound - Possible dead OpAmp?

I've installed a fresh version of windows 7 on it, so it's doubtful to be a hotkey switch ( no crapware, etc ) As for taking it apart, I've already got it apart and down to the motherboard ( I have no problem taking computers apart. I own a computer repair shop )
- Drummerdude
- Post #7
- Jun 17, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Laptop sound - Possible dead OpAmp?

To me, this doesn't make any logical sense. If one operating system reports functionality in the device, then it wouldn't be software. Linux wouldn't change anything, unless somehow linux was addressing the device in a whole different way (mapping, irq's, etc ).
- Drummerdude
- Post #5
- Jun 17, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Laptop sound - Possible dead OpAmp?

No idea. got the laptop that way
- Drummerdude
- Post #3
- Jun 17, 2014
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Laptop sound - Possible dead OpAmp?

So, I have this Toshiba Satellite l305-something ( hard to read, sticker mangled ) and I'm having a very strange problem. Everything *seemingly* works on it, however, there is no sound output. Drivers are installed, sound card shows up under device manager, windows basically reports no issues...
- Drummerdude
- Thread
- Jun 17, 2014
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Some games do not save or launch

I'm assuming these are steam games, or? You've not given any information that's of any use, at all.
- Drummerdude
- Post #2
- May 15, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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website in-page popup blocking

No web gurus here at all?
- Drummerdude
- Post #2
- May 14, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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website in-page popup blocking

So, I'm not asking about your traditional pop-up blocker, because I use Firefox and AdblockPlus, and haven't seen a tradition popup in ...I'm gonna say years. What I'm talking about, are those freaking annoying in-page popups that force you to click the " close " button before you can do...
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- Thread
- May 13, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Closing laptop lid causes screen to flicker Part !!

I've had this problem be both the connection, and the screen. cheapest fix would be to replace the cable first.
- Drummerdude
- Post #5
- May 13, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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Gpu issues: sudden coil whine and faulty fan after cleaning

If under warranty, send it back. If not, and if you feel like you're confident in your knowledge, I'd say take the fan apart ( retention clip on the back side ), clean it, lube it with some 3 in 1 or a gun lube ( NOT WD-40 ), put it back together, plug it in correctly, and you should be fine. If...
- Drummerdude
- Post #5
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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computer simply locked up

There's several things that could cause a lockup. Psu, memory, overheating ( less likely ), bad sectors, etc. I'd check the psu last. Memtest86 would be my first course, then run a chkdsk /r on your hdd. From there, with the computer off, see if you can freely spin your cpu fan without it...
- Drummerdude
- Post #9
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Reload W7 on Acer laptop

Agreed with ^^^^^ Otherwise, you could always Ghost over your old hdd to your new ssd, then fix any file system errors/corruptions from there.
- Drummerdude
- Post #5
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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So, is this my PSU or what's up?

Agreed. It sounds like a struggling fan to me. Not uncommon in most power supplies. I once had a psu who's fan I had to clean and lube ever 4 months. It would bind up and quit otherwise.
- Drummerdude
- Post #7
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Flickering, losing sound.

Back to the original issue...As everyone else has said, replace your hdmi cable. Those are always the first line of defense in diagnosing an HDMI issue. As for your adb problem, it's not a problem. If you have ever installed phone programs such as My HTC that control your phone, that's your...
- Drummerdude
- Post #12
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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I can't uninstall my OS (WINDOWS 8)

Doing the refresh, like mentioned, will fix your problems. It will do the same thing as doing a fresh reinstall. I'd suggest this first.
- Drummerdude
- Post #8
- Apr 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Fatal BSOD Please Help!

http://www.eightforums.com/bsod-crashes-debugging/8116-whea_uncorrectable_error.html
- Drummerdude
- Post #7
- Apr 28, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Static IP disappears, but still shows up?

Drivers are latest. No third party management software. I never ever install third party mgmt stuff for ethernet stuff.
- Drummerdude
- Post #3
- Apr 21, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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System clock pauses while computer is off.

easiest test is to replace battery, regardless of age
- Drummerdude
- Post #3
- Apr 21, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
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computer crashing, no BSOD

typically a freeze is caused by several things. A failing hard drive, a failing/failed cpu, or I've even seen bad ram cause a bad lockup. If yours is freezing hard the second you hit go on prime95, it's very possible your processor went bad. ( overvoltaged, power hit, etc ). Amd's are cheap...
- Drummerdude
- Post #2
- Apr 19, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Static IP disappears, but still shows up?

So, here's the issue. It's a strange one too. I'm running a Toshiba Satellite laptop ( personal portable rig ), Windows 7 HM PRM x64, and just recently my computer started doing this strange thing. Every once in a while, I need to monitor some of my ip-based equipment that I have outside the...
- Drummerdude
- Thread
- Apr 19, 2014
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Networking
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Laptop internet connection issues?

did you try everything I recommended?
- Drummerdude
- Post #7
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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How to get Dolby pass through from USB port

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-A...ords=usb+spdif
- Drummerdude
- Post #2
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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95c from new cooler :/

If your cores are that much in fluctuation, either you don't have it seated properly, it's a defective unit, the cpu is bad, or the TIM is bad. Easy way to check. If you put your old cooler back on it, and they all go back down to 60, then it's not your cpu, not your TIM, but either a bad seat...
- Drummerdude
- Post #4
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Laptop internet connection issues?

malware can definitely cause this problem. You can do a few things. to get you back online, go to control panel>internet options>advanced>reset>select check mark box>apply. Also, open command prompt as admin, type in " netsh winsock reset " without the quotes, hit enter, let it do it's thing...
- Drummerdude
- Post #3
- Apr 5, 2014
- Forum: Laptops
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New computer randomly freezing and rebooting

I had the same issue before. Turned out, the ram controller in my cpu was bad. Replaced the processor, problem has been gone ever since.
- Drummerdude
- Post #8
- Apr 5, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Software fan utility not working right.

if all else fails, These little gems will do what you need, for cheap.
- Drummerdude
- Post #5
- Apr 2, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
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DO NOT apply "Goo Gone" to an LCD when you're cleaning it!

Seriously, 7 year old links being resurrected?
- Drummerdude
- Post #22
- Apr 2, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade or Buy New? From 2007

Agreed. Medium spec xp machines make great windows 7 machines. Windows 7 is very optimized for hardware. I've been known to get win 7 to run well on a single core pentium 4 with 1.5gb DDR. I wouldn't upgrade hardware at all, honestly. And if you already have a spare copy of windows 7, git-er-done
- Drummerdude
- Post #11
- Apr 2, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Graphic signal loss

Whoops! Man, I really should stop posting AFTER having worked all day. Lol
- Drummerdude
- Post #11
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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PC freezing during 3D games/apps

+1
- Drummerdude
- Post #21
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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how to get rid of tray icons

All the above is good info. I'd only add, that if nothing else works, you can always reinstall the problematic programs, then use RevoUninstaller to fully uninstall.
- Drummerdude
- Post #10
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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I may have destroyed my motherboard

Just to add my unnecessary 2 cents, I'm gonna say yep, sounds like your "borked" it. As Denis said, buy a pci/pci-e NIC, and problem fixed.
- Drummerdude
- Post #7
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Motherboards
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Need recommendation for outdoor wireless bridge.

Absolutely. The majority of their equipment supports not only bridging, but repeating as well. If you're wanting a simple point to point bridge, they'll do it no problem. And yep, they can be managed individually via ip. And once you have the network up, you can manage each from within the...
- Drummerdude
- Post #4
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Is there any need / reason to upgrade my monitor?

Very honestly, if you already have something that makes you happy, there is no need to upgrade/update/change. There are those who will upgrade every 3-6 months, just because they have the money, and honestly, while sometimes it may be worth it, the majority of the time, they're just wasting...
- Drummerdude
- Post #2
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Super noob with VPN's

When my laptop is on my work network ( physical, either wired, or wireless ) then it access my shares no problem. What I need, is to be able to access the same network shares ( multiple computers ) without physically being there. I leave all the computers on during the week, so that's not an...
- Drummerdude
- Post #5
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Best DD-WRT compatible router

Also, just to add a preconfigured device to the list, I've also seen some very solid performance from the buffalo n300. It looks like garbage ( http://www.amazon.com/BUFFALO-AirSta...buffalo+dd-wrt ) but man, does it perform.
- Drummerdude
- Post #4
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Need recommendation for outdoor wireless bridge.

I've had a lot of success using products from Engenius. I've made quite a few outdoor wireless setups with their equipment. I can't recommend any one device from them, because very honestly, they have a lot of good quality stuff for your needs, and if you give customer support a call, they're...
- Drummerdude
- Post #2
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Help with basic H/W troubleshooting steps

So there ya go. Lots of info there.
- Drummerdude
- Post #4
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best DD-WRT compatible router

I've used a bunch of wrt54g's, and always had really good experience with them. Personally, I try to use the version 8's, only because they're a bit better build quality than the version 3, and I've had the best success with the version 8's, but yeah, the wrt54g is a great router. Otherwise...
- Drummerdude
- Post #2
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Networking
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Graphic signal loss

This what? You haven't linked or given any info. Maybe edit your post with updated info.
- Drummerdude
- Post #8
- Apr 1, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building

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