I've been using an Inspiron 8100 for about 3 years. The screen has gone bad and I plan to replace the laptop soon. What current model would be simular? Is the 9300 any heavier than the 8100? Thanks

I just had the same problem with an aging Dell Latitude at work -- the tech who fixed it for me said it was caused by "a short in the cable connecting the touchpad to the mainboard." Bart "Leythos" wrote in message ...

We've used exclusively Dells at work (international conglomorate, about 20K PC's) for about 10 years now. I'm taking advantage of a generous early retirement offer effective April 30th, and establishing my own consulting practice (already have a contract with my soon-to-be previous...

My son has an Inspiron 1150, and he says he can't figure out what to use to clean the display. He doesn't want to mess it up, but it does need cleaning. Thanks in advance for any tips. BL

I have a Dell Dim 9200 with a Hauppauge WinTV-150 TV Tuner Card and just connected my Freeview Box to it, but can't seem to get any channels. The box works OK on the portable TV which is in the same room, so the reception seems to be fine. Using Windows MCE. Can anyone guide me through the setup...

Hi, I have searched the Dell forum and here at Google but didn't find anything about my question. Please forgive me if I have overlooked it. I am trying to add file extensions for backup in the Dell DataSafe Online Backup Client but it looks like it won't let me do that. I can only add 1 file at a...

I was trying to upgrade a 4500 Pent 4 2 GHZ from 128 MB to 512. Got a DDR 512 MB 2100, put it in and turned on the computer. It beeped a few times, the monitor "on" LED blinked, but nothing happened. I put the old 128 module back in and it worke fine. Am I missing something? Or do I just have...

Hi all......... Not sure if this has ever been asked before but it appears searching the net for this particular issue is looking for a needle in a haystack...... I have a situation where unfortunately I have to use an image made from a seperate machine and restore it to a Dimension...

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When I travel, I leave a CDR in the drive of my 700. Is it secure there or shgould I remove it before turning the computer on its side?

I have a 700m notebook. I keep getting prompted to update Java. Any reason why I should not update it. I am not sure what Java does. Thenak, Allen

I am getting a lot of Alerts from Zone Alarm on my wireless notebook computer. It is blocking the Alerts, but I am wondering what is going on. I am running Windows XP Home on my desktop and Windows XP Pro on my notebook. I have Zone Alarm Ver.5.5 on both. I have set the trusted zones on...

The Flight Attendant says to disable Broadcast when you turn on the computer to watch a movie. I have a Dell 700m running XP Pro. How do I do that? -- C and A Bredt

I have a 700m that came with a sample of KlearScreen cleaner and microfiber cloth. Says it's made especially for Dell???? What do you use to clean your monitor screen with? -- C and A Bredt

What is and how functions the line +5fp on a dell power supply.

My company Just Call Me Pete Productions INC. ordered several of these computers from DELL. Double the amount came to my company. In contacting DELL, they stated to keep the extra computers for it was their error. I am offering you guys the benefit of DELL's mistake. Total Cost of computer...

my friend has a used Dell laptop that is still registered under the name of the previous owner. Can someone tell me how he can register it under his name? tech support wont help unless he does this. Any assistance is greatly appreciated, Cach

i have a dell latitude c600 laptop, and want to install a dvd drive into it. i got a good deal online but am usure how to install it. does anyone know where i can find the info? any help is greatly appreciated, Cach :0)

Nomen Nescio wrote: After about six month's use, the inside of my computer has a heavy accumulation of dust. I would think this contamination would adversly affect air circulation. Also, dust may have adverse conductive effects on RF circuits. Alternatively, you can...

Florian Spisla wrote: : Hi there : In December I bought a Dimension 8250 with the Soundblaster-Card. The only drivers that seem to work are those provided on the CD. : Or has anybody found the drivers on Creative's Homepage? : Thanks, Florian I can't say for sure on the...