laptop charger tip melting!! very hot!! and the tip is now stuck inside the laptop itself!?
My girlfriend owns a Amilo Pi 1536, she's had for about 2years and never had any major issues with it. But in the recent month or so, theres been quite serious problem. The charger connector (the metal/plastic bit that connects charger and laptop) gets very very hot, touch it and you get slight burnt! The charger tip has had to be changed, the plastic had melted and smelt burnt after awhile. So, the tip's been changed and the the overheating tip is still an issue. And now the tip has (i think) melted inside the laptop and is stuck inside the laptop. how can i remove the laptop charger connector from the laptop? The laptop it self seems to be working well and quite hot, but with the norm (I think). Its just the charger connector tip that's the problem. Any help guys!! Please!! Could it be the charger not working correctly? The laptops PSU not up to scratch? Bios problem? ... I don't want the laptop to stop working altogether!! PS. the laptop was bought in Spain, and we're in the UK (if that's a possible problem). Battery life isn't great. Already cleaned the laptop with compressed air and have the fans with good access to air (the laptop is on "stilts").
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It sounds like something's shorting. I'm surprised the charger even runs the laptop. I hate to say but this sounds like it was a bad deal. Only thing I can think of is buy another charger and see if it works with the laptop, assuming you manage to remove the old charger from the laptop. Crazy stuff.
Answer 2 :
I think there is some sort of short inside the laptop associated with the connector. Since you've replaced the charger tip, I think a new charger is not going to fix this problem. I suspect you are hosed as getting repair for such a machine in the UK is likely to be impossible. Most likely, a replacement motherboard would be required. Laptops are cheap these days. I n the US, it is esy to find high quality refurbished HP and IBM laptops for $300 - $500. You'll spend more than $200 to even see if this can be fixed. Get rid of it and get a better laptop from places like ecost.com or buy.com Astrobuf
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
How does a TV tuner card work? What exactly are it's functions
How does a TV tuner card work? What exactly are it's functions?
I am studying abroad in Spain and I want to be able to watch all the NBA games from my laptop. Can I buy a TV Tuner card and be able to watch all the ABC, TNT and ESPN games from it. Do I have to tune in live, cuz' we're about 6 to 8 hours ahead over here or can I record the games? Is ABC going to be the only one of these networks available because TNT and ESPN are cable networks? So can I go buy one and be able to enjoy all the NBA playoff games through my laptop with this TV Tuner card or what?
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A TV tuner card is a computer component that allows television signals to be received by a computer. Most TV tuners also function as video capture cards, allowing them to record television programs onto a hard disk. TV tuners are available as PCI-bus expansion card, PCIe (PCI Express) bus or USB devices.
Answer 2 :
A TV Tuner card picks up TV signals and converts them to computer data. It effectively turns your computer into a TV and video recorder. You can't use one to watch ABC in Spain because ABC doesn't broadcast in Spain. You would pick up only Spanish channels (unless you were near the French border, in which case you would get some French channels, and so on)
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I am studying abroad in Spain and I want to be able to watch all the NBA games from my laptop. Can I buy a TV Tuner card and be able to watch all the ABC, TNT and ESPN games from it. Do I have to tune in live, cuz' we're about 6 to 8 hours ahead over here or can I record the games? Is ABC going to be the only one of these networks available because TNT and ESPN are cable networks? So can I go buy one and be able to enjoy all the NBA playoff games through my laptop with this TV Tuner card or what?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
A TV tuner card is a computer component that allows television signals to be received by a computer. Most TV tuners also function as video capture cards, allowing them to record television programs onto a hard disk. TV tuners are available as PCI-bus expansion card, PCIe (PCI Express) bus or USB devices.
Answer 2 :
A TV Tuner card picks up TV signals and converts them to computer data. It effectively turns your computer into a TV and video recorder. You can't use one to watch ABC in Spain because ABC doesn't broadcast in Spain. You would pick up only Spanish channels (unless you were near the French border, in which case you would get some French channels, and so on)
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
i'm worried about my laptop and battery cable adapter thingy overheating. any tips
i'm worried about my laptop and battery cable adapter thingy overheating. any tips?
i own an IBM Thinkpad laptop which i use a lot ie it's often on for about 24 hrs. recently the ac adapter that i plug into the wall overheated and burned out so i had to get a new one. i've noticed the new one gets extremely hot, as does the underside of my laptop occasionally (sometimes it's hot sometimes it's not!). i'm concerned that this could be due to the fact that i bought my computer in the uk and am using it in spain with a mains adapter. when the ac adapter blew so did the 3 amp fuse in the plug. the adapter has input- 100-240V and output 16V- 4.5A. i have no idea about this kind of thing. any ideas?
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Your ac adapter is bound to get rather warm/hot because of the windings. Regarding your laptop make sure that all vents are free from dust including the fan. Spanish voltage is compatable with UK.
Answer 2 :
Get a usb driven cool pad from best buy, they cost about $20 and they keep your laptop cooled off and helps them to run better. you can get a pad that plugs into the wall but it is a pain if you are traveling or moving around the house just get one that plugs into your laptop. As for your ac adapter, you just shouldnt leave it plugged in for long periods of time
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i own an IBM Thinkpad laptop which i use a lot ie it's often on for about 24 hrs. recently the ac adapter that i plug into the wall overheated and burned out so i had to get a new one. i've noticed the new one gets extremely hot, as does the underside of my laptop occasionally (sometimes it's hot sometimes it's not!). i'm concerned that this could be due to the fact that i bought my computer in the uk and am using it in spain with a mains adapter. when the ac adapter blew so did the 3 amp fuse in the plug. the adapter has input- 100-240V and output 16V- 4.5A. i have no idea about this kind of thing. any ideas?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Your ac adapter is bound to get rather warm/hot because of the windings. Regarding your laptop make sure that all vents are free from dust including the fan. Spanish voltage is compatable with UK.
Answer 2 :
Get a usb driven cool pad from best buy, they cost about $20 and they keep your laptop cooled off and helps them to run better. you can get a pad that plugs into the wall but it is a pain if you are traveling or moving around the house just get one that plugs into your laptop. As for your ac adapter, you just shouldnt leave it plugged in for long periods of time
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
What is the best WIRELESS Internet provider in EUROPE
What is the best WIRELESS Internet provider in EUROPE....?
I'm going on business in EUROPE and I Want to buy a WIRELESS CARD for my LAPTOP, so i could use my laptop mobile, i dont care about the COST Can you please tell me the best company that has this service i will be buying it in Either GERMANY or ITALY.......I NEED IT TO WORK in Spain, Germany, France, ITALY BELGIUM, ALSO i will be broadcasting with my CAmera so i need the best service PLEASE MAKE Sure you leave me the website ...thanks
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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O2 or Orange
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I'm going on business in EUROPE and I Want to buy a WIRELESS CARD for my LAPTOP, so i could use my laptop mobile, i dont care about the COST Can you please tell me the best company that has this service i will be buying it in Either GERMANY or ITALY.......I NEED IT TO WORK in Spain, Germany, France, ITALY BELGIUM, ALSO i will be broadcasting with my CAmera so i need the best service PLEASE MAKE Sure you leave me the website ...thanks
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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O2 or Orange
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