Estiimable:

@ZIM DRILL, the 512MB RAM was removed and the 256MB RAM was used but the same problem was encountered. Do u think the problem may be 4rm the Processor?

Slim101:

Is it possible to get a cord that can connect my laptop to my TV (AV port)?

agi-tuedor:

At all, please i have a challenge with my HP COMPAC 610 notebook. The battery just went flat suddenly, all efforts to charge it is to no avail. What can i do? What's your take in this? Please, help me.

agi-tuedor:

The laptop's operating system is Windows 7 Ultimate. Some people suggest battery freezing. I'm on it now. I'll try your suggestion. Thanks,

Skybancs:

my toshiba refuses to format with any operating system, what will i do

gaburiel:

Sorry I meant Microsoft Office 2010 or Microsoft Office 2007

chux76:

Hello Guys,
I have a little problem with my HP DV2000 Laptop and I want to ask these questions:

1. The laptop runs slow sometimes so I want to format it and upgrade it from a Windows Vista to Windows 7,but I was told I would have to flash the BIOS,how true is it?

no need to flash your BIOS unless it is very neccesary vista is always low even with the good number of RAM also no need to format eg if its vista home basic and window 7 home you just do an upgrade

2.If i have to flash the BIOS,How do i go about it?
like i said not necessary

3. Would i need to reinstall the drivers if i upgrade it to a Windows 7?
yes on some but you might be lucky that some drivers will work with 7 beside you just go to hp website to get the drivers

4. The laptop becomes very hot after about 10-15mins of usage and the vent emits very hot air,and the fan is working,what could be the possible problem and what is a solution to it?.
how old is the pc and also how is the enviroment around it i.e dust can cover the heat sink and fail to cool properly

Aside the above listed probs,the laptop works fine. So please your advice and solution would be heavily appreciated.

Where can i buy the original battery for the DV2000 that would last for at least 3hrs and above. Would the battery for a DV6000 work well with it?

Your answers are expected awaited anxiously.

Thank you

chux76:

Zim, U r d bomb,tanx a Load for your reply. Well the Laptop is 3yrs Old and still looking good, Lol,
As for the environment,its a normal environment for us all,hot sometimes and Cold other times,I presently reside in Kaduna,and the weather is kind of cool these days because of the rains. But i try as much as possible to keep the vent free by placing the Laptop on something to keep the vent free,but it still gets hot,does it need servicing?
it might need cleaning of the heat sink but only take it to qualified proffessional
Another thing is that the DVD ROM does not play any CD that is burnt or that was copied,it only recognizes original CD's,so how would i upgrade the OS? I have an external DVD drive,if I insert the windows 7 OS in the ext drive and run,would it work on the Laptop?
did you try different cd/dvds if there are burnt by one pc and the format or the playing back software is aint in your system they wont play also check if the driver for ROM is fine, which mediaplayer do you use for play back i.e windows mediaplayer, real player nero winamp etc?
As of today,the Laptop comes on and will not get to the part where the windows logo comes on screen,I tried using SAFE MODE but it gets to the Logo part and remains blank,I guess the Vista OS is corrupt now. here am now confused is it now not working? if not do you have the OS dics ? if you do change the boot sequence to cd/dvd and let us know what happens
Pls What do I do? I need to get the Laptop up and running asap.
Adivce needed asap. Thanks

sobeit:

my laptop screen is blinking, please what caused it ?.

E.nosa:

Helo i want to format my desktop pentrium 3 using microsoft window xp park 2. Hw do i go about it without losing my system drivers and vital information.

E.nosa:

Helo i want to format my desktop pentrium 3 using microsoft window xp park 2. Hw do i go about it without losing my system drivers and vital information.

v3:

Hey ZIM n co

I have this P4 desktop PC on my neck atm cuz it's my boss' pc and he had a power surge at home(according to him) which fried somethings in his house. He calls an electrician to check the power-pack(which is ATX with auxillary) and the guy tells him the power-pack is dead n gone. .so i went to Ikeja from VI to get a new power pack but on testing it with the new power-pack, the system refused to come on .

What could possibly be the problem?

It does shower that power gets to the board from the power-pack(LED Indicator on the motherboard) but just doesn't come on when i push the switch.

Could it be a dead motherboard or the switch itself? Or am i missing something?

E.nosa:

Helo i want to format my desktop pentrium 3 using microsoft window xp park 2. Hw do i go about it without losing my system drivers and vital information.

v3:

Hey ZIM n co

I have this P4 desktop PC on my neck atm cuz it's my boss' pc and he had a power surge at home(according to him) which fried somethings in his house. He calls an electrician to check the power-pack(which is ATX with auxillary) and the guy tells him the power-pack is dead n gone. .so i went to Ikeja from VI to get a new power pack but on testing it with the new power-pack, the system refused to come on .

What could possibly be the problem?

It does shower that power gets to the board from the power-pack(LED Indicator on the motherboard) but just doesn't come on when i push the switch.

Could it be a dead motherboard or the switch itself? Or am i missing something?

denzel2009:

Further to what Zim stated above, you can back up your drivers before formatting. I always use Driver Genius(not free) or if you have an XP that have been slipstreamed with current drivers else you'd pull your hair out looking for compatible drivers.