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How to reinstall factory OS

In this post, I explain how to reinstall the factory operating system. This should work for most laptops running Windows Vista or Windows 7 OS. This could be useful if your OS stopped working properly, got corrupted or infected with a virus. WARNING! Running system restore utility will erase all personal data on the hard drive and re-image it back to factory defaults. Make sure all personal data is backed up before reinstalling the OS. Also, make sure the laptop is running on AC ...

March 27, 2018 by Al in Blog Comments are off

Dell Inspiron LCD Screen Replacement

Dell Inspiron LCD Screen Replacement Step 1 LCD Screen Assemble the required tools. You can do this with just a phillips head screw driver and your hands, but a plastic spatula can be helpful. Find a replacement screen for your laptop there are many companies available, I recommend Laptopscreen.com. Make sure spec match the screen you are replacing. Also pay attention to options like glossy or matte screens. Either should work, it just depends on your preference. Once the new screen arrives remove ...

March 8, 2018 by Al in Blog, Laptops Comments are off

Fix Google Chrome Freezing/Not Responding

Being the most renowned and popular browser on this planet, Google Chrome is a must-have application on both desktop and your phone. Even those who are using iPhone or Mac currently may probably still get used to Chrome. However, nothing is perfect and that is true of the powerful Chrome. Google Chrome Down problems have been constantly reported, for example, Google Chrome Not Responding. Here's a real case from Google Chrome Help Forum: "I installed Windows 10 a few weeks ago and Google ...

March 8, 2018 by Al in Blog Comments are off

How to fix motherboard with failed NVIDIA chip

Motherboard Repair - In this post, I explain how you can fix a motherboard with failed NVIDIA graphics chip. This repair might apply to some HP/Compaq laptops and probably some other brands. If this repair works for you, please mention the brand and model number in comments after the post. This will help other readers. This method should work for the following models: HP Pavilion dv2000, Pavilion dv6000, Pavilion dv9000, Compaq Presario v3000, Presario v6000, HP Pavilion tx1000, Pavilion tx2000. MOST COMMON PROBLEM ...

February 20, 2018 by Al in Laptops Comments are off

HP Notebook PCs with LCD display screens

This document pertains to HP Notebook PCs with LCD display screens. If you have a cracked or broken LCD screen, please use one of the following options to repair or replace it. Self-repair is not recommended. LCD display screens on notebook computers are made of two thin layers of glass with dark liquid crystal material in between. The glass is covered on the outside by a layer of plastic. Customers often feel that there cannot be a broken LCD display because they cannot ...

January 10, 2018 by Al in Laptops Comments are off