Laptop problems *cries*

FurryFury

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I think my screen just died or something but the fan keeps running unless I detach all power. I HATE having computer problems!

Fury :rose:
 
FurryFury said:
I think my screen just died or something but the fan keeps running unless I detach all power. I HATE having computer problems!

Fury :rose:

Yeah it sucks !! I hope you can solve it soon at the best !! :rose:
 
babiesmiles said:
Yeah it sucks !! I hope you can solve it soon at the best !! :rose:

Me too!

I sort of need my lap top "sanitized" before it goes in to the shop. The last time I had a problem it took forever and many times in the shop to get fixed. I'm using my husband's new computer right now. I'm trying not to leave any "claw marks" on his keys.

Fury :rose:
 
FurryFury said:
Yes, I was writing a post.

Fury :rose:
Does this laptop have a physical switch/button/detent that tells the machine/OS you've shut the lid that you might have touched/pushed/(God forbid)jammed?
 
FurryFury said:
Me too!

I sort of need my lap top "sanitized" before it goes in to the shop. ......
Fury :rose:


Lol I know what you are talking about !! I spent lot of time doing the same thing lately , and I sure you it was not easy with a demi - broken laptop !! :rose:
 
AngelicAssassin said:
Does this laptop have a physical switch/button/detent that tells the machine/OS you've shut the lid that you might have touched/pushed/(God forbid)jammed?

No, if that were the case the fan would have shut off but as it is or was, the screen went blank the machine kept humming.

There is a button that it's not responding to. I had to pull out the battery and all power to get it to quit. It may be overheated, I guess. *shrugs*

Fury :rose:
 
babiesmiles said:
Lol I know what you are talking about !! I spent lot of time doing the same thing lately , and I sure you it was not easy with a demi - broken laptop !! :rose:

My car or my computer quits, I get depressed. My wings are clipped even if I can borrow anothers.

Fury
 
FurryFury said:
No, if that were the case the fan would have shut off but as it is or was, the screen went blank the machine kept humming.

There is a button that it's not responding to. I had to pull out the battery and all power to get it to quit. It may be overheated, I guess. *shrugs*

Fury :rose:
Not necessarily on the fan, it's there to keep the internal temperature below a certain level. Got a make and model for this device?

Set it to the side to let it cool is a good first choice. After that, reseating the HDD, reseating any optical device, and checking the memory for proper seating follow.
 
FurryFury said:
My car or my computer quits, I get depressed. My wings are clipped even if I can borrow anothers.

Fury

yeah I know the feeling , it happened recently with my leg too :D :rose:
 
If your having screen issues, cant you use one of the parallel or serial cable ports to run a cable from the laptop to the other monitor?? That way you can at least clean up the computer and do not have an embarrassment from getting it fixed?? I run my tower to my TV is why I ask.
 
AngelicAssassin said:
Not necessarily on the fan, it's there to keep the internal temperature below a certain level. Got a make and model for this device?

Set it to the side to let it cool is a good first choice. After that, reseating the HDD, reseating any optical device, and checking the memory for proper seating follow.

It's an Acer Aspire.
Whatever else you need to know just ask. As for all that reseating and stuff I'm clueless. My darling is my IT dude and he is at work. I am letting it cool down right now.

Fury :rose:
 
leeroy jenkins said:
If your having screen issues, cant you use one of the parallel or serial cable ports to run a cable from the laptop to the other monitor?? That way you can at least clean up the computer and do not have an embarrassment from getting it fixed?? I run my tower to my TV is why I ask.
Good idea (for a different reason), but Fury might want to decide to let hubby check it out. A good check for laptop screen issues is taking the cable from the monitor of the current machine she's posting from and attaching it to the external port of the laptop. That's a good process of elimination test. i'd kinda like to see what happens when the laptop cools.

Now for the difficult question, without any trace of a smirk. Do you normally place the laptop on a soft surface like a bed, couch, your legs while posting? i haven't looked at the specs on your machine yet, but sometimes a soft surface will block intake or exhaust vents and obstruct air flow inside the machine.
 
hugssssssssssssss :rose: Miss Furry :rose:

Have you tried any percussive maintenance on it sweety ?
 
AngelicAssassin said:
Good idea (for a different reason), but Fury might want to decide to let hubby check it out. A good check for laptop screen issues is taking the cable from the monitor of the current machine she's posting from and attaching it to the external port of the laptop. That's a good process of elimination test. i'd kinda like to see what happens when the laptop cools.

Now for the difficult question, without any trace of a smirk. Do you normally place the laptop on a soft surface like a bed, couch, your legs while posting? i haven't looked at the specs on your machine yet, but sometimes a soft surface will block intake or exhaust vents and obstruct air flow inside the machine.

When I'm in bed I keep it on a ornate wooden tray.
When I'm in a chair in the living room, yes, on my legs.
Otherwise at a table.

I don't know how to do all that hooking up monitor stuff but my darling will when he has sometime off.

Percussive, like hitting it? *L*

Sorry about y'alls computers and legs! *HUGS*

Fury :rose:
 
FurryFury said:
When I'm in bed I keep it on a ornate wooden tray.
When I'm in a chair in the living room, yes, on my legs.
Otherwise at a table.
Smart woman, but i'd use a similar tray while in the living room. Some think they're getting hot and bothered by the discourse when in actuality, the "connection device" has a lot more to do with it. ;)

Found the Acer Aspire, but it seems to have more than a dozen model numbers.

http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/index.htm
 
Mine doesn't even look like it's on there. It's like a 1360 series model.

I'm baffled. Which doesn't surprise me.

Fury :rose:
 
FurryFury said:
Mine doesn't even look like it's on there. It's like a 1360 series model.

I'm baffled. Which doesn't surprise me.

Fury :rose:
No biggie. Corporations frequently hide references to older models as a cheap means of inducing you to buy a new one. IBM is infamous for doing so.

Found a few things and reading ... http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_1360.html

If you don't have the product manual anymore, here's a link to give hubby a headstart ... ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/aspire_1360/manual/as1360-uk.pdf
 
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LOL, this reminds me of the problems F was having a few weeks ago with his crappy work laptop. Damn thing kept shutting down and so guess who found it handy to have a slave to send out in the snow, with laptop, to finish what he had to get done...worked wonderfully in the snow, but didn't help my flu!! :p The cats found it very strange behaviour and after peering at me through the window while I was out there, nearly stretching their heads off their necks, treated us with suspicion the rest of the evening. :catroar:

Catalina :rose:
 
AngelicAssassin said:
No biggie. Corporations frequently hide references to older models as a cheap means of inducing you to buy a new one. IBM is infamous for doing so.

Found a few things and reading ... http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_1360.html

If you don't have the product manual anymore, here's a link to give hubby a headstart ... ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/aspire_1360/manual/as1360-uk.pdf

Thanks AA!

My husband is a manual fanatic. We still have it. I even know where it is. I hate manuals. *L*

That was funny beautiful Graceanne!

Fury :rose:
 
catalina_francisco said:
LOL, this reminds me of the problems F was having a few weeks ago with his crappy work laptop. Damn thing kept shutting down and so guess who found it handy to have a slave to send out in the snow, with laptop, to finish what he had to get done...worked wonderfully in the snow, but didn't help my flu!! :p The cats found it very strange behaviour and after peering at me through the window while I was out there, nearly stretching their heads off their necks, treated us with suspicion the rest of the evening. :catroar:

Catalina :rose:

Computing in the snow? Now that's dedication.

Fury :rose:
 
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