I'm not really sure what you're asking. Are you asking if two integral parts of your computer which are broken are causing problems with the way your computer works? Because there's a good chance the answer is yes.
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I'm not really sure what you're asking. Are you asking if two integral parts of your computer which are broken are causing problems with the way your computer works? Because there's a good chance the answer is yes.
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Figures. I shouldn't have tried turning it on, just impatient.
I'll call PCM and see if they can transfer the credit to a new phone, or see if I can get it repaired.
Thanks for your time.
No, I'm asking which part is most likely to be the one shutting down the laptop when playing videos. The hard drive or the video card.
It could be either one really. It could even be a case of the laptop over heating, which is causing the shutdown. If I were to rank the three options, going only on what you've mentioned, I would say the probability, in order would be hard drive, over heating, video card. I would look into getting a new laptop. Trying selling your current one for parts to help recoup a little money.
The hard drive failure would most likely cause clicking and possibly an error message, whereas if you're getting none of that it's quite like probable that your graphics card is slightly warped and the GPU connection has become, er, not good. Honestly if that's the case it's a complete bastard to fix [reflow and resolder], it's a common problem on some StinkPads,
I'd say if it mainly happens when you're watching video it's a case of the GPU overheating when it get's too taxed, possibly even the CPU. Open up the case and give it a good vacuum cleaning with the brush attachment, make sure all the vents are clear of dust and that none of the heatsinks are packed with dust, then make sure you run it on a hard flat surface. If this doesn't solve your problem and you weren't already intending to buy a new hard drive, just get a new laptop. It'd be cheaper than fixing the GFX.
Hope this vague info blast is of use.
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I recently purchased a new high definition TV & entertainment stand to accomodate it. The stand has glass doors, but it also has a large number of ventilation holes in the bottom of the stand as well as a decent sized cutout in the rear of the stand.
When my Playstation 3 is turned on and the doors the doors are closed, within twenty minutes, it begins to heat up to the point where the fan is running at maximum. When the doors are open, there is no issue, so clearly it has to do with the heat being built up inside the enclosed stand.
My question is, aside from keeping the doors open or purchasing a cooling unit for the PS3, is there anything else that I can do to prevent my PS3 from overheating?
When my Playstation 3 is turned on and the doors the doors are closed, within twenty minutes, it begins to heat up to the point where the fan is running at maximum. When the doors are open, there is no issue, so clearly it has to do with the heat being built up inside the enclosed stand.
My question is, aside from keeping the doors open or purchasing a cooling unit for the PS3, is there anything else that I can do to prevent my PS3 from overheating?
Take the stand back and get a different one? My TV stand is glass, but completely open back and sides. Anytime you have a small enclosure, you're going to have the over heating problem. The original PS3s used to put out a LOT of heat. I think the newer ones are better, but they still have a lot of parts to cool when using the PS3 for long periods of time.
My advice? Get a different stand.
Muffin Top Merkley
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If my wife wasn't so in love with the stand, it would already be replaced.
I can use it with the door open, it just more of an inconvenience more than anything else.
Another TV related question:
The new TV is a 46 inch LED High Definition one, and it replaced our old 26 inch standard definition TV, we also just replaced our cable box with the newest high definition version. We have yet to change our programing to HD. When we watch a channel, it's sorta blurry (some channels are worse than others).
My wifes family also have a HD TV and a standard receiver but they have no blur at all. Any reason for this?
I can use it with the door open, it just more of an inconvenience more than anything else.
Another TV related question:
The new TV is a 46 inch LED High Definition one, and it replaced our old 26 inch standard definition TV, we also just replaced our cable box with the newest high definition version. We have yet to change our programing to HD. When we watch a channel, it's sorta blurry (some channels are worse than others).
My wifes family also have a HD TV and a standard receiver but they have no blur at all. Any reason for this?
There could be many reasons. If your TV is larger than theirs, that could explain it. If you're running analog cables, the quality/length of cable could make a difference. The signal strength to the receiver could make a difference. If they have a different TV provider, that could make a difference. If you have split your cable line a couple of times, that could make a difference. Even things such as how many people are on your line in the neighborhood could make a difference. Hell, their TV may simply be better.
You'll have to provide more information really. My first guess, assuming all other things are equal, is that your TV is larger than theirs. If not, then it could be any number of things.
Muffin Top Merkley
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I do believe that our TV is about 4 inches bigger. I assumed that would be the issue.
Was I fair in explaining it to my wife that because our TV is bigger, and we're watching standard definition on a high def source, we're noticing all of the imperfections that go unnoticed on a smaller TV with standard definition?
Was I fair in explaining it to my wife that because our TV is bigger, and we're watching standard definition on a high def source, we're noticing all of the imperfections that go unnoticed on a smaller TV with standard definition?
Umm...more the size of the TV than the fact it's HD. And when I say size, I'm not only referring to the physical size, but also the resolution.
Say you download a small picture from the Internet. Pretend you want to enlarge the picture three times bigger. When you do, do you notice how the image gets grainy and stuff? That's because you're expanding an image larger than it was originally intended. It's the same sort of thing with televisions. Standard definition was not meant to be broadcast on 46" TV screens, and so the general resolution of them is smaller. But since the image is trying to be displayed on a bigger screen, the video gets blown up in size, and gets grainy and stuff.
Like I said, there are many things which go into it, and the explanation I gave is far from technical, but it's a rough description of what's happening.
Muffin Top Merkley
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That makes SOOO much sense and is the perfect example.
Is there anyway to eliminate or reduce what is happening?
Yes. Go to HD programming. Other than that, no.
And if you do go HD, don't spend $70 on an HDMI cable, like so many people do. Use monoprice.com and you can buy cables for $3 or $4 before shipping. Not sure if they deliver where you live, but I'm sure there are similar sites which do.
I have a problem related to MTM's PS3 issue. My PS3 got YLOD and I got it repaired, now I'm waiting for it to die and get a new slim, but anyway, since then the fan is nearly always around maximum. It'll be quiet for 15 minutes, if even, then BAM! It's annoying as hell, but I don't get it. The PS3 is in a totally open area, yet it still does that. Not only that, but I've had a fan blow on it and it still does that.
Is this issue related to the YLOD fix or is it just defective? The PS3's going to break down soon anyway, but I'm just curious as to WHY it does this. The bizarre thing is that it gets louder at random times. On loading menus on Black Ops it does it very loud, it's always blowing on max during 2K11, I don't get it.
Any help?
Is this issue related to the YLOD fix or is it just defective? The PS3's going to break down soon anyway, but I'm just curious as to WHY it does this. The bizarre thing is that it gets louder at random times. On loading menus on Black Ops it does it very loud, it's always blowing on max during 2K11, I don't get it.
Any help?
Downloaded and installed the latest version of Firefox. Odd thing though, when I click to start the program, it doesn't start. I have to head to the Task Manager and change the programs priority to "High". After that, I get a window telling a script has failed. I hit "Stop script" and then finally Firefox comes up. The script mentioned is this one:
Script: chrome://tavgp/content/libs/include.js:595
Either the computer is messed up, or Firefox doesn't wanna run while Chrome is installed. I've already re-installed several times.
Script: chrome://tavgp/content/libs/include.js:595
Either the computer is messed up, or Firefox doesn't wanna run while Chrome is installed. I've already re-installed several times.
Uninstall and re-install Firefox 4. There's no reason to upgrade to Firefox 5, and there have been far more problems than fixes due to incompatible plugins.
Just go back to Firefox 4. This will be one of those rare times a tech person will tell you NOT to upgrade to the latest technology. There is a setting in your Options menu which allows you to turn off Auto-updating of Firefox. It's under the Advanced tab.
After I went back to firefox 4 like you suggested everything was fine with this site. I went on vacation to Spain for a week and when i returned, the layout of this site returned to the way it was when i had upgraded to 5(Everything was bolded apart from certain things) and I tried going back to past updates and that didn't work so now I just feel stuck. Any help?
Are you sure you're using Firefox 4? It didn't auto-update on you?
Double check that first, and we'll go from there.
Try disabling all of your Firefox Add-Ons, and see if that fixes things. If yes, re-enable your add-ons one at a time.
Let me know if this works or not.
No. That didn't work either
Can you post a screencap so I can see what you're talking about? Press the Prt Scr button on your keyboard, open Paint and "Paste". Save the picture and upload it to a file hosting site.
