Re: [H] replacing a laptop LCD
On Monday 20 September 2010 18:15:43 Winterlight wrote: At 08:21 PM 9/18/2010, you wrote: You can normally find a screen for about 60-100. how can you identify the right screen ... I assume on Ebay . by part number? In my experience HP have used several different part numbers for the same size panels. Though I have to confess that I have an Acer machine that should have a 15 inch panel driving an 19 panel from a desktop display. I was surprised that all the connections were identical on both. So I suspect that a similar size panel with similar connectors would work. If you've got time it takes about 30 minutes. Better is fixing lcd tvs. I picked up a 'dead' 56 samsung lcd, just blown caps.. $4 spent to digikey, some solder work, and *bam* perfect. :). Best $200 I spent on craigslist in a while Sent via BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org Sender: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:13:58 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Reply-To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] replacing a laptop LCD Just curious...what is the charge to replace a LCD screen? HP wants 375 for a new display and that makes it prohibitive for a laptop that was 800 14-18 months ago even if I do it.. or is does it matter where you buy the display. At 03:16 PM 9/18/2010, you wrote: And do like I do: Take plenty of pictures while you're disassembling... On 9/18/2010 9:42 AM, Gaffer wrote: On Friday 17 September 2010 04:27:10 Winterlight wrote: Today, somebody gave me their old laptop. Actually, it is not very old at all, it was purchased new in 09 a little over a year ago. It is a HPG70-463CL which is laptop with a 17 inch screen designed to be parked. The had it on the floor while moving their furniture and stepped on the LCD which pretty much killed it. The computer itself works fine plugged into a an external monitor. I see where I could buy a new screen for around 120-150 but how difficult is it to replace? Anybody recommend where to buy a screen, and any tips of replacing this one ... thanks. If you take care and use common sense then its not too difficult a job. You will have to take the whole machine apart to separate the screen from the chassis, so take anti-static precautions. You can replace the LCD panel without dismantling the whole machine but its much more difficult and far greater risk of causing further damage. I have a multi compartment container for holding and grouping the screws, though a sheet of paper with notes identifying where each group of screws came from works just as well as does a photo of the more complex disassembly. Just be a bit careful, I think that machine has a pair of fastenings hidden under the edge of the wireless card that have to be removed before the case will separate. Good Luck. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5460 (20100918) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com -- Best Regards: Derrick. Running Open SuSE 11.1 KDE 3.5.10 Desktop. Pontefract Linux Users Group. plug @ play-net.co.uk
Re: [H] MS supplied BACKUP logic in XP?
Gary, Thanks for the vote of confidence. So far, I have used it only for backups. I have never had to do a restore. Would your reference to Backup Exec connect to Veritas Corporation? I can accept that perhaps Veritas may have been absorbed by MS way back when. My XP version indicates MS and Veritas Corp. copyright 2001. My W2K version indicates Veritas Corporation, v5.0, copyright 1999. I will accept a version mis-match ATM. Basically, I am doing my research of these routines that I have used for several years now. I will use the W2K version to backup the DATA only of my server before I upgraded the server to either MS Server 2K3, or, just plain Win XP. I am still trying to get wise with the Restore side of the program ATM. Yes, I know that there are several other backup programs available. Just now I am studying the right settings/selections during backup to just save the data (user, loaded programs, etc.). I plan to de-select the W2K State Data. I don't believe I need to backup any W2K OS files. But, I can still be wrong here! LOL! Best, Duncan On 09/20/2010 21:46, Gary Jackson wrote: Ahhh...there is nothing wrong with the backup utility included with Windows. I thought I had read somewhere it is basically a stripped down version of Backup Exec. Not sure I would be much help on anything specific as I have not used that one exactly, but I used to do server backups when I was working so I might be able to help with a general backup question...possibly ? Best regardsGary At 07:47 PM 9/20/2010, It was written by DSinc that this shall come to pass: Gary, I use the Backup utility included in WinXPro. I assume that nobody on this list does due to it being MS. Was hoping somebody had some experience with this canned program. Nothing more. Was willing to go off-list for further traffic. Suppose I need some help via obvious. Sorry. Best, Duncan On 09/20/2010 20:30, Gary Jackson wrote: Hi Duncan ! Please pardon my denseness, but what are you asking ? Best regardsGary At 06:16 PM 9/20/2010, It was written by DSinc that this shall come to pass: Would like to trade emails about the SUBJ. I do not wish to load some other code/logic, ATM. I am open to other code/logic, but ATM I only need to speak about my default XP BACKUP logic. It does seem to work. I use it each month. Yes, manually. (I need chores!!) Best, Duncan
Re: [H] MS supplied BACKUP logic in XP?
Joshua, Thank you for the way-back perspective. Yes, I do know Acronis. I know it seems accepted here by several users. I like the idea of the Seagate suggestion; sadly, I do not use Seagate drives in my servers' RAID. Just can not afford them any more. I used HGST at first; nice RMA service. Now I am using some Dell bulk-commercial hard drives. Hmm? I will go check again. They may be Seagate! I am trying to backup my current W2K user data of the server. Then, I plan to format and replace the now defunct W2K Server OS. Post this worrisome operation, if the backup is compatible, I hope to save a weeks time using the restore function of the current Veritas software. Best, Duncan On 09/21/2010 01:36, Joshua MacCraw wrote: That was my impression also, never used it since I had owned real BE back in the day dumped after a few ownership changes. Same kind of deal for Acronis True Image, Seagate for sure has a free version of some version of TI with basic backup functionality. As long as it sees a Seagate drive it works. What are you trying to do that isn't better handled by ATIH 2010 acquired on deal? On 9/20/2010 6:46 PM, Gary Jackson wrote: Ahhh...there is nothing wrong with the backup utility included with Windows. I thought I had read somewhere it is basically a stripped down version of Backup Exec. Not sure I would be much help on anything specific as I have not used that one exactly, but I used to do server backups when I was working so I might be able to help with a general backup question...possibly ? Best regardsGary At 07:47 PM 9/20/2010, It was written by DSinc that this shall come to pass: Gary, I use the Backup utility included in WinXPro. I assume that nobody on this list does due to it being MS. Was hoping somebody had some experience with this canned program. Nothing more. Was willing to go off-list for further traffic. Suppose I need some help via obvious. Sorry. Best, Duncan On 09/20/2010 20:30, Gary Jackson wrote: Hi Duncan ! Please pardon my denseness, but what are you asking ? Best regardsGary At 06:16 PM 9/20/2010, It was written by DSinc that this shall come to pass: Would like to trade emails about the SUBJ. I do not wish to load some other code/logic, ATM. I am open to other code/logic, but ATM I only need to speak about my default XP BACKUP logic. It does seem to work. I use it each month. Yes, manually. (I need chores!!) Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Google voice calls
Actually Google Voice is VOIP compatible, uses standard SIP protocols (although some of the info is encrypted) and can be integrated directly into many asterisk distros. I have a GV trunk on my PBX-in-a-Flash box and make most of my long distance calls through it for free.The asterisk box always tries the googlevoice trunk first and if busy, then rolls over to one of my paid voip providers. You can even download Iphone and android apps to initiate calls to software sip phones, etc. lopaka From: Brian Weeden brian.wee...@gmail.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com hardware@hardwaregroup.com Cc: hardware@hardwaregroup.com hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Sun, September 19, 2010 4:40:16 PM Subject: Re: [H] Google voice calls GV is not VOIP - you still need a phone to make calls. GV is an advanced way of using that phone. One of the coolest things is the ability to connect multiple phones to your GV account. When people ring your GV number, you have a lot of control over what happens. You can have it ring all your phones, some, one, or none. And those options can be set for every number. So your wife calls and it rings all your numbers (home, work, and cell). Your boss calls, and it only rings work. Your mom rings and it goes right to voicemail. And your can have multiple custom VM messages depending on who is calling. GV can also send your voicemails to email or SMS and does auto-transcription. Now, if you have Gmail, GV does integrate with that and allow you to make VOIP calls. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-09-19, at 7:23 PM, John pon...@gate.net wrote: It calls you first, then makes the call. You can also use it as an old fashion calling card by dialing your own google number. There also happens to be apps for cell phones and a newer gmail feature. -Original Message- From: Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org Sent: Sep 19, 2010 5:37 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Google voice calls Has anybody initiated calls yet from their Google voice account. I am a little confused here. You can't make calls directly from your computer with a mic/headphone setup..right? So you tell it to call a number, and then it calls you at the number you have set it up for once it has made the connection.. for example., I tell Google Voice to call a long distance number then it calls me on my Verizon Land line as a local call once it makes the connection .. is that how it works? thanks
