A Techie Thread About Absolutely Nothing! - Page 15

**SneakerNet** · 02-20-2012, 05:48 PM

Do me a great favor, there are one thing that bugging me. Can you take a pix on the back of the computer where I can see the video cable plugged in, and take pix on the back of the monitor where the video plugged?

The Highlander · 02-20-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristinaB

Okay - now, I am still thinking about buying a new computer when I have the money.

I also want to try and salvage what I have for now. First thing I want to try is replacing the PSU. Not sure if what I found is the right one or if there is one better.

Here are the specs on my computer:
Acer Support: Aspire X1700 Series Specifications

and from Newegg:

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Power Supplies, Power Supplies, 200W - 250W, 220W

Any ideas or suggestions?

Ah, I just pmed you.

I suggest you to test with power supply first to make sure it's good or not.

Newegg.com - Rosewill RTK-PST Digital LCD Power Supply Tester

It's cost only $15 for test your power supply and you can test for any computers in the future.

I always test PSU first if bad then replace it. It's save money and save time. IF PSU's test good then replace new motherboard. What's model of your acer again?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakerNet

Do me a great favor, there are one thing that bugging me. Can you take a pix on the back of the computer where I can see the video cable plugged in, and take pix on the back of the monitor where the video plugged?

http://gallery.techarena.in/data/513...Back_Panel.jpg

(I found it from google)

The Highlander · 02-20-2012, 07:16 PM

I just learned that your computer have PCI Express then try this.

Newegg.com - ASUS ENGT430/DI/1GD3(LP) GeForce GT 430 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card

You can change the bracket for low profile.

**KristinaB** · 02-21-2012, 01:14 PM

Okay - since this "cat & mouse" expedition doesn't seem to be getting me anywhere and everyone here has been so helpful and I hate to keep bugging people, I will be taking the computer into a shop that our contractor suggests. He has never had any problems with their repair work and currently has 4 computers running in his home for 3 people. I will also be planning on buying a Mac as well. When I get this computer fixed and get the Mac, the Mac will be mine and shared with hubby and mother. This one will go to my daughter. She may let son use as well, or he will use the Mac or the netbook.

Thanks again everyone. I think I will go with a suggestion from The Highlander and get the Apple Mini Mac and this flat panel monitor from Newegg. After I get them, I may bug the Mac users for help.

**KristinaB** · 03-02-2012, 02:42 PM

My Acer with Vista got dropped off this morning at a shop close to home that was recommended by quite a few people including a few businesses. After I get the desktop back, then my Acer netbook goes in. Then, I will buy a new computer. I get the new, daughter gets the Acer desktop and son already has the netbook.

The Highlander · 03-02-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristinaB

My Acer with Vista got dropped off this morning at a shop close to home that was recommended by quite a few people including a few businesses. After I get the desktop back, then my Acer netbook goes in. Then, I will buy a new computer. I get the new, daughter gets the Acer desktop and son already has the netbook.

Let me know what's cause BSOD.

**KristinaB** · 03-02-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Highlander

Let me know what's cause BSOD.

Will do!! You know I had about 30-50 BSOD's with about 20-25 different codes in all? So far, it is down to : motherboard, chipsets for video or graphics or even the PSU.

Christer · 03-04-2012, 05:41 PM

I bought playstation 3 about a month ago its brand new from Best Buy store. Then disc is damaged that it won't take a CD. So i go ahead open the console apart with screws tool i have torx but i realized they are security torx that mean i can't open it to fix the disc.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx

MDCodeRedFreak · 03-04-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christer

I bought playstation 3 about a month ago its brand new from Best Buy store. Then disc is damaged that it won't take a CD. So i go ahead open the console apart with screws tool i have torx but i realized they are security torx that mean i can't open it to fix the disc.

Torx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I know what a Torx screw looks like - the six-pointed-star one.

I remember having to use a Torx screwdriver when unscrewing a computer tower that had Windows 98 SE on it for adding more memory.

The Highlander · 03-04-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christer

I bought playstation 3 about a month ago its brand new from Best Buy store. Then disc is damaged that it won't take a CD. So i go ahead open the console apart with screws tool i have torx but i realized they are security torx that mean i can't open it to fix the disc.

Torx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

No problem.

31 In 1 Screwdriver Set Mobile Phone Repair Kit Tools | eBay

I have exactly one and it's works great for PS3, iBook, old mobile, some pc laptops. No problem with it so far.

**Foxrac** · 03-04-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christer

I bought playstation 3 about a month ago its brand new from Best Buy store. Then disc is damaged that it won't take a CD. So i go ahead open the console apart with screws tool i have torx but i realized they are security torx that mean i can't open it to fix the disc.

Torx - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Open the PS3 could void the warranty and you will much better to have send to Sony to repair it.

All PS3 come with 1 year warranty, I think so.

The Highlander · 03-04-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

Open the PS3 could void the warranty and you will much better to have send to Sony to repair it.

All PS3 come with 1 year warranty, I think so.

Yep, I can do it as out of warranty.

Funny thing, PS3 slim won't support a CD anymore, only DVD and blu-ray.

**Foxrac** · 03-04-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Highlander

Yep, I can do it as out of warranty.

Funny thing, PS3 slim won't support a CD anymore, only DVD and blu-ray.

Not true, PS3 does support CD, especially for music and PS1 games only.

Christer · 03-04-2012, 07:15 PM

I mean I bought a torx tool from store today and I come home and open my ps3 console but I found out that I can't open it since they have star around on it with a tiny dot it's called Security Torx I read about it from wikipedia. Store doesn't have kind of tool like that Security Torx. So I'm stuck that I can't open to fix it. Foxrac, I don't have a warranty to send Sony repair disc.

Christer · 03-04-2012, 07:16 PM

Never mind, I found amazon link. I will order it.

Amazon.com: Anytime Tools SMALL TORX SCREWDRIVER SECURITY TAMPER PROOF HOLE T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T15: Home Improvement

**Foxrac** · 03-04-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christer

I mean I bought a torx tool from store today and I come home and open my ps3 console but I found out that I can't open it since they have star around on it with a tiny dot it's called Security Torx I read about it from wikipedia. Store doesn't have kind of tool like that Security Torx. So I'm stuck that I can't open to fix it. Foxrac, I don't have a warranty to send Sony repair disc.

You said that you bought PS3 from Best Buy in a month ago and it is include with original warranty.

Christer · 03-04-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

You said that you bought PS3 from Best Buy in a month ago and it is include with original warranty.

Cashier asked me want to have warranty for PS3. I said no.

**Foxrac** · 03-04-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christer

Cashier asked me want to have warranty for PS3. I said no.

Cashier only ask for additional warranty like 2 years, 3 years but all PS3 include 1 year warranty for free.

Quote:

Sony Computer Entertainment America ("SCEA") warrants to the original purchaser that the PS3™ hardware shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). If the product is determined to be materially defective during the Warranty Period, your sole remedy and SCEA's sole and exclusive liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement of this product with a new or refurbished product at SCEA's option.

PlayStation®3 | Warranties | Support - PlayStation.com

Christer · 03-04-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

Cashier only ask for additional warranty like 2 years, 3 years but all PS3 include 1 year warranty for free.

PlayStation®3 | Warranties | Support - PlayStation.com

I like to open it by myself.

The Highlander · 03-04-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christer

Never mind, I found amazon link. I will order it.

Amazon.com: Anytime Tools SMALL TORX SCREWDRIVER SECURITY TAMPER PROOF HOLE T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T15: Home Improvement

Rip off.

The Highlander · 03-04-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

Not true, PS3 does support CD, especially for music and PS1 games only.

Then why Sony said PS3 slim won't support PS2?

**Foxrac** · 03-04-2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Highlander

Then why Sony said PS3 slim won't support PS2?

PS3 slim has no PS2 emulator so Sony removed it for unknown reason but they still have PS1 emulator supported.

Christer · 03-05-2012, 08:58 PM

I found security torx another store and I open console my playstation 3 and now i know why the disc won't take cd, my son did put a toy from arby's and he put it in disc

.

**Jiro** · 03-06-2012, 01:34 AM

lol "Work Hard Work Hard Work Hard"

radioman · 03-06-2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christer

I found security torx another store and I open console my playstation 3 and now i know why the disc won't take cd, my son did put a toy from arby's and he put it in disc

.

hahaha I can relate - just like the other day when the boys xbox wasnt working. found a tinkeebell movie inserted wrong side of dvd tray put there by my daughter...

**KristinaB** · 03-06-2012, 03:37 PM

Called the computer repair guys where my Acer is. They ran full diagnostics.

Hard Drive: perfect condition
RAM: no problems, perfect condition
Video chip/card: Good-perfect condition
PSU: dirty, but good condition
Motherboard: bad, corrupt - must replace.

Cost for motherboard: $89
Diagnostic tests: $79,99
Labor: $79

That's all. I will have a 2 year warranty on the motherboard. Will take them 5 days to get and I should have computer back middle of next week. Am still considering the purchase of a new computer as well.

The Highlander · 03-06-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristinaB

Called the computer repair guys where my Acer is. They ran full diagnostics.

Hard Drive: perfect condition
RAM: no problems, perfect condition
Video chip/card: Good-perfect condition
PSU: dirty, but good condition
Motherboard: bad, corrupt - must replace.

Cost for motherboard: $89
Diagnostic tests: $79,99
Labor: $79

That's all. I will have a 2 year warranty on the motherboard. Will take them 5 days to get and I should have computer back middle of next week. Am still considering the purchase of a new computer as well.

$89 for the motherboard is kind little overprice. Normal Micro ATX LGA 775 motherboards are around $54.

Diagnostic tests and labor's fee are too much. Should be around $100 for diagnostic test and labor.

Total $250 without tax for $400 computer is not great deal.

**Reba** · 03-06-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Highlander

$89 for the motherboard is kind little overprice. Normal Micro ATX LGA 775 motherboards are around $54.

Diagnostic tests and labor's fee are too much. Should be around $100 for diagnostic test and labor.

Total $250 without tax for $400 computer is not great deal.

Just like with cars and appliances, one has to judge whether or not it makes more sense to repair it or replace it.

For me, if a computer needs one new part, such as a hard drive, more memory, or a fan, and we can do our own labor, that's worth repairing. Much more than that, I'd have to think long and hard about. (Of course, it also depends on the original investment, age of the computer, and what's on the market now.)

A repair that costs over 50% of the original price? I don't think I'd go for that.

That's just me.

**SneakerNet** · 03-06-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Highlander

$89 for the motherboard is kind little overprice. Normal Micro ATX LGA 775 motherboards are around $54.

Diagnostic tests and labor's fee are too much. Should be around $100 for diagnostic test and labor.

Total $250 without tax for $400 computer is not great deal.

Yes, but still cheaper than purchase a new computer while she have other headache of expenses involved with her new home. You know, if repair cost is over 50% of the original purchase price...I would go for a new desktop but it's all depending on how she want to balance the cost.

**SneakerNet** · 03-06-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

Just like with cars and appliances, one has to judge whether or not it makes more sense to repair it or replace it.

For me, if a computer needs one new part, such as a hard drive, more memory, or a fan, and we can do our own labor, that's worth repairing. Much more than that, I'd have to think long and hard about. (Of course, it also depends on the original investment, age of the computer, and what's on the market now.)

A repair that costs over 50% of the original price? I don't think I'd go for that.

That's just me.

Stop copy cat me! <grin>

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SneakerNet My IQ: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 26°53'41.95" N 41°40'50.62" W Posts: 1,954	Do me a great favor, there are one thing that bugging me. Can you take a pix on the back of the computer where I can see the video cable plugged in, and take pix on the back of the monitor where the video plugged? __________________ No trees were harmed in the sending of this email; however, many electrons were terribly inconvenienced.

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The Highlander Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,231	I just learned that your computer have PCI Express then try this. Newegg.com - ASUS ENGT430/DI/1GD3(LP) GeForce GT 430 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card You can change the bracket for low profile. __________________ "There are a lot of people that don’t like this software. It is because they don’t understand how to use the software and don’t realize it’s potential."

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KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,772	Okay - since this "cat & mouse" expedition doesn't seem to be getting me anywhere and everyone here has been so helpful and I hate to keep bugging people, I will be taking the computer into a shop that our contractor suggests. He has never had any problems with their repair work and currently has 4 computers running in his home for 3 people. I will also be planning on buying a Mac as well. When I get this computer fixed and get the Mac, the Mac will be mine and shared with hubby and mother. This one will go to my daughter. She may let son use as well, or he will use the Mac or the netbook. Thanks again everyone. I think I will go with a suggestion from The Highlander and get the Apple Mini Mac and this flat panel monitor from Newegg. After I get them, I may bug the Mac users for help. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

03-02-2012, 02:42 PM	#425 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,772	My Acer with Vista got dropped off this morning at a shop close to home that was recommended by quite a few people including a few businesses. After I get the desktop back, then my Acer netbook goes in. Then, I will buy a new computer. I get the new, daughter gets the Acer desktop and son already has the netbook. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

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03-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#428 (permalink)
Christer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Danville, IN Posts: 1,480	I bought playstation 3 about a month ago its brand new from Best Buy store. Then disc is damaged that it won't take a CD. So i go ahead open the console apart with screws tool i have torx but i realized they are security torx that mean i can't open it to fix the disc. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx

03-04-2012, 07:15 PM	#434 (permalink)
Christer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Danville, IN Posts: 1,480	I mean I bought a torx tool from store today and I come home and open my ps3 console but I found out that I can't open it since they have star around on it with a tiny dot it's called Security Torx I read about it from wikipedia. Store doesn't have kind of tool like that Security Torx. So I'm stuck that I can't open to fix it. Foxrac, I don't have a warranty to send Sony repair disc.

03-05-2012, 08:58 PM	#443 (permalink)
Christer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Danville, IN Posts: 1,480	I found security torx another store and I open console my playstation 3 and now i know why the disc won't take cd, my son did put a toy from arby's and he put it in disc .

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03-06-2012, 03:37 PM	#446 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,772	Called the computer repair guys where my Acer is. They ran full diagnostics. Hard Drive: perfect condition RAM: no problems, perfect condition Video chip/card: Good-perfect condition PSU: dirty, but good condition Motherboard: bad, corrupt - must replace. Cost for motherboard: $89 Diagnostic tests: $79,99 Labor: $79 That's all. I will have a 2 year warranty on the motherboard. Will take them 5 days to get and I should have computer back middle of next week. Am still considering the purchase of a new computer as well. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

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