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    Adding DVD Burner to PC

    Both jumpers go on cable secect....correct?
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    Adding DVD Burner to PC

    I will need a sata as well if I go internal. What model did you get?
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    Adding DVD Burner to PC

    Not a bad idea. Anything to be aware of with a usb connection? Would oyu suggest internal or external? I do hav an internal usb port.
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    Adding DVD Burner to PC

    I have a Dell Dimension 4400. I know it is old but.....I would like to add a dvd burner. What do I need to look for to make sure the burner is compatible with my system?
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    Recovering Deleted Pictures From a Memory Card

    Took the easy way out and took the card to Ritz. For $39.95 they recovered the files and put them on a CD. I could have done it with a card reader and some software but opted to take the easy way out. I am gald to know that it can be done either way. Thank you for all of your responses.
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    Recovering Deleted Pictures From a Memory Card

    If all of the pictures have been deleted from a memory card is it possible to recover them? All pictures have been deleted and nothing has happened to the card since. The card is a Sandisk 512MB.
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    PS2 Internet Connecting Issue

    I have verizon fios so I wanted to connect my slim PS2 to the router with an ethernet cable. I ran the PS2 config cd and ran the test. All was well. When I try to connect wiht an online game I get a message that says that I cannot connect to the internet. I went into the router DMZ and made...
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    Ethernet vs. Wireless download speed

    I re-ran the network wizard and so far everything seems to be working well. I am consistently getting 4.9 down and 2.2 up on both machines wirelessly. I will be back with more questions shortly. Thanks for all of your help.
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    Replacing Power Jack in Laptop

    It has been two months since I started this "project" and it definitely started off a little rough. I have replaced the power jack and the laptop is functioning properly.......whew. In the end I was able to take some needle nose pliers and gently remove the pins from the remaining solder. I...
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    Ethernet vs. Wireless download speed

    Excellent idea. I definitely ran the network wizard the other day after the install. If that is the case how do I correct the issue.
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    Ethernet vs. Wireless download speed

    Do you know if FIOS is a shared technology or is it a distinct connection like DSL?
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    Ethernet vs. Wireless download speed

    Just to try I shut down the desktop and now I am getting close to 4Mbps on the laptop. Any suggestions on things I can tweak?
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    Ethernet vs. Wireless download speed

    I have just upgraded my 768k DSL to FIOS 5\2 service. I have a desktop and laptop both running XP Home SP2. Both machines are connecting to the router wirelessly. I ran a few download tests and I am getting about 2.7Mbps on both. I connected the laptop to the router via the ethernet port and...
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    Replacing Power Jack in Laptop

    I am having a hard time removing all of the solder. I can get about 80% of it but the solder around the pins is causing some trouble for me. I am using soldering wick from Radio Shack and a pencil tip iron. Any suggestions or is it just time conusimg and slow?
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    Gateway Laptop LCD Screen Vertical Lines

    Wanted to thank you two for your help. The new screen is in and works beautifully.
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    Replacing Power Jack in Laptop

    The jack will be delivered tomorrow and I hope to give it a shot tomorrow night. I will let you know how it goes.
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    Replacing Power Jack in Laptop

    I am able to get the part out of the case. Luckily it is not part of the system board directly but instead connected by wires. It simply screws out. I am not sure what to do to remove to solder.
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    Replacing Power Jack in Laptop

    Would anyone be able to walk me through replacing a power jack in a laptop? I have attached a picture of the replacement jack.
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    AC Adapter Broken Off in Laptop

    I have a Gateway MX3228. The ac adapter was plugged into the slot on the laptop, was kicked and broke off. Does anyone have an idea of how to get the broken piece out of the slot. Is it possible to replace the slot on the laptop?
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    Gateway Laptop LCD Screen Vertical Lines

    Thanks for the info. This is much cheaper than what I saw at some other sites recently. Are they pretty easy to install?
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    Gateway Laptop LCD Screen Vertical Lines

    I have a Gateway MX3228 laptop. The right hand 1/3 of the screen has vertical lines displayed as soon as it boots up and they never go away. If you torque the screen at the top the screen is visible but slightly distorted. Any idea what could be causing the issue and what, if anything I can...