Upgrading & Fixing Laptops DUMmIES

The third possibility is that something has gone wrong within the laptop case. Don’t panic. Consult the instruction manual, web ...

for a few seconds; other machines may have a small reset button that is acti- vated by the high-tech method of inserting a strai ...

key is to make use of the USB port on the laptop, which is relatively robust and extremely versatile. The USB port can be used f ...

The AC adapter isn’t providing power ............................................ Begin with this: Is it plugged in to a working ...

door they sometimes need a bit of an extra push, especially at times of high humidity or after an extended period without use. D ...

Once Windows has been started in this way you should be able to go to My Computer and open the folder that contains the hard dri ...

The system should be able to detect a current installation of Windows XP; make sure it is highlighted and selected in the box o ...

•A subscription-only network.Providers ranging from major cell phone companies, other utilities, and local companies offer hot s ...

The LCD Won’t Display ................................................................................ The LEDs flash, you hear ...

power anomaly, a magnetic field, or even a virus. Try selecting the option to reset the BIOS to its default settings. Be sure to ...

If you receive a message warning you of this sort of activity, stop whatever you are doing. Shut down any programs that are runn ...

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Chapter 21 Chapter 21: Ten Essential Dos and Don’ts .................................................................. In This C ...

No smoking, please ............................................................................ Smoke is bad for you, your cowor ...

above about 100°F can warp plastic and damage the LCD; if the outside air is anywhere near that temperature, the internal fans a ...

Staying light......................................................................................... Don’t place heavy objects ...

here’s what I do: I put my carry-on suitcase, coat, shoes, keys, cell phone, and everything else through the machine first and m ...

copy of the date book or calendar program you keep current on your desktop. Use an Ethernet cable, WiFi connection, or sneakerne ...

Chapter 22 Ten of My Favorite Things In This Chapter
Powering up anywhere I go
Shooing away noise
Presenting a good show by r ...

And so as I’ve intimated, when I pack my bag to head out on a trip I carry a whole bunch of extensions, add-ons, and useful dood ...