Computer Problem Thread

[TheOnly]

OK! Let's see, for a while I got a message saying the hard drive was "imminant" so I ignored for a good year. Then the color went retarded, I can still see the color,not as well, cuze it has shades of white, so I decided to replace my hard drive with a new one, and yet its still doing the same problem. Anyone know what might be the issue?

[OBJECTION MAN]

So, the color on your monitor is distorted? Did you try... cleaning / readjusting your monitor cable?

[TheOnly]

Yes, some ome told me that it might be the video card, to test that I hooked up my laptop to the monitor and the monitor is fine.

[Flame]

Ok /rpm/ lets see if you know whats wrong with my laptop.
these are its specs.

[spoiler]Laptop specs.
Acer Aspire 6930

Intel Centrino

Windows Vista Home Premium

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400
(2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 Cache)

16" HD Acer CineCrystal LCD

Up to 1695 MB Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 45500 MHD

4 GB DDR2

320 GB HDD

DVD Super Multi DL

802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WLAN

Subwoofer


Tuba Cinebass booster

TRUE 5.1
(5.1 output)

HDMI out

8Ms HD response

WCG (33% more color range)[/spoiler]

NOW. Since servicing it didnt seem to work as a permanent solution, lets see if you guys know whats the problem.

Recently my screen started flickering vertically. like what an old TV does. and physically adjusting the screen would make it better or worse. eventually not helping at all. I sent it to be serviced, and got it back a week or so later, good as new, no flickering. the sheet says they replaced a part called on the paper, "Heatsink Assem".

Now with some googling, I THINK it has something to do with the fan. But now, almost 2 weeks after I got it back, ITS STARTED FLICKERING AGAIN.

Not as bad as it started the first time, this time it only seems to be when I adjust the screen position, but still, wtf?

can you help, RPM? Ive still got I think- 2 more services before they replace it with a new laptop of equal value.

[OBJECTION MAN]

Send it back again, and make sure they know their first fix did NOT work. Honestly it sounds like a lose cable, not a heatsink part... How a heatsink has any effect on an LCD screen is beyond me.

[TheOnly]

Might as well replace it with a new one if that's the case. I know I would if I had that option.

[Flame]

I HAVE heard Acer has lots of problems.

Also, yeah I figured it was a cable too.

Im going to send it again.

[TheOnly]

I have too.

Desktop: I got one for 60$, then I added 2GIGs of RAM for another 136$, so that puts up the desktop at 2.97 of RAM, and got a 320 GIG Hard Drive for 90$.....I think, it was a few weeks back when I got it.

LAPTOP: Apparently my laptop is considered an "old laptop", it can only nab on to 2GIGs, so I got them for tomorrow, compared to 512 I have right now, the dude said I will be amazed how better the lappie will perform then.

SO FAR THAT BRINGS TO A TOTAL OF: 422$   

[OBJECTION MAN]

2GIGs of RAM for another 136$

320 GIG Hard Drive for 90$

You got COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF.

[TheOnly]

That's what I've been told, but the damage has been done.

[Acid]

Someone recommend me a good and reliable media player (mostly for videos).

[Mirby]

I use GOM Player myself.

[OBJECTION MAN]

Someone recommend me a good and reliable media player (mostly for videos).

Zoom Player

[TheOnly]

I use Wondows Media Player w/ that CCCP program that am sure everyone has heard of.

[OBJECTION MAN]

To elaborate; I use Winamp for music exclusively, Zoom Player (with CCCP) for video, and VLC for anything Zoom Player can't seem to play.

[David5109]

For whatever reason, my Java doesn't work.  I can't uninstall it, due to an error, and I can't reinstall, cause I have to uninstall first.

Ugh...

[TheOnly]

WIPE OUT YOUR COMPUTER!!!! jk...

[David5109]

...Uh?

[TheOnly]

I don't know much about it but unles there's like a specific way of repairing it then great but if not, I most the time just save the stuff I wanna save on a Flash drive then wipe the system back to factory settings.

Also: I have a Windows XP, if I wanted to convert it to Windows 7, would it wipe out the things I had on there before or no?

[David5109]

I just don't see why you posted if it was pretty much irrelevent, I don't mean to come off as a [Bumpity-Boom!], but, I'm just saying.

[TheOnly]

Umm,ok, if there is no other known method to fix the issue you having would you: 1. Hastle around the net cuze Java no good. Or 2. Do a total wipe out and reinstall Java.

That's how I look at it at the least.

[Shinigami No Tekken]

Also: I have a Windows XP, if I wanted to convert it to Windows 7, would it wipe out the things I had on there before or no?

It would probably [tornado fang] up your computer, unless it's compatible with Windows 7. I would know, my Mom tried to install XP on a 98 few years back and it screwed up the entire Hard Drive. It all depends how much memory you have, and if video and sound cards and such are all compatible with 7. This is all from what I know that is.

As for whether it would keep the files, I'm not entirely sure. Back them up, just to be safe.

[Hiryu]

You'll have to manually unistall Java then.

Make a system restore point first.

Go to the Program Files under C, then find the folder named "Java." Rename the folder so that it has an .old extension to it. It should say "Java.old" We don't want to delete it just yet.

Then, go to run and type "regedit"

You'll find a few folders in here, the one we're looking for is "HKEY LOCAL MACHINE." Click on the Plus sign, then click on Software in the directory. Find the Java folder in the software directory, mine was named Javasoft, so it may be named that for yours. Rename the folder so that it has an .old extension, like where we did for the folder in the program files.

Delete any Start menu shortcuts.


Try installing it now. If everything works okay after a few days, delete the folders. Although it wouldn't be a bad idea to make another system restore before you chunk them

[TheOnly]

Well, the new motherboard I added says that its Windows 7 ready, as for the video card, I don't know, the only thibg I was told is that its a 1gig video card, and currentlly have 3gigs of ram.

[Shinigami No Tekken]

Well, the new motherboard I added says that its Windows 7 ready, as for the video card, I don't know, the only thibg I was told is that its a 1gig video card, and currentlly have 3gigs of ram.

Hm. Well you can try it. Just install it and cross your fingers that it doesn't make your computer asplode.