Reynard
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classic33
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Usually you can just slide that out and replace with a new one.Been doing a bit of research re what's wrong with *this* laptop and have narrowed it down to two possible issues. One is an issue with the BIOS / DLL files, which is, apparently fixable, and the other is that the battery on the CMOS is on borrowed time. Wonder, if it's the former, whether it was caused by the power pack going *FZZZZZZZT* and crashing everything.
Although I still can't rule out updates to external websites that take it beyond what my creaky OS can deal with, because it runs perfectly well until I connect to the internet...
On the flip side, the very latest version of Chrome has given me my Messenger back. For how long though, remains to be seen...
Reynard
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- Cambridgeshire, UK
I wouldn't know where to start...
But if it's fixable, I don't mind ponying up for a computer repair bod to do it. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with this laptop, except that it's old and slow. It still works perfectly well for writing and editing photos and watching the odd DVD, and I *am* rather fond of it.For internetty stuff, the lack of RAM really holds it back, and I don't believe it's upgradable. I can't multitask when I'm streaming something, because the poor thing just gets its knickers in a right twist.
classic33
Leg End Member
Usually a CR2032/CR2035 battery.I wouldn't know where to start...
For internetty stuff, the lack of RAM really holds it back, and I don't believe it's upgradable. I can't multitask when I'm streaming something, because the poor thing just gets its knickers in a right twist.
Reynard
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- Cambridgeshire, UK
classic33
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Best left to someone else if that's the case. No shame in admitting it either, better than bluffing your way through and causing more damage.Is that so?
I wish I was more confident with electricals and electronics.
Reynard
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- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Indeed. I know where I'm out of my depth, and yes, I'll admit it quite happily.
Unlike my dad, who once sat up all night with his finger in the top of a radiator after completely removing the bung while bleeding it and not having a clue how to put it back...
Reynard
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- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Anyways, there's some good deals to be had on MS Office over at Computer Exchange. Win 10 will run anything from Office 2010 onwards, and as long as I've got a functioning word, excel and powerpoint, I'm happy. Just need to decide whether I really need outlook or not.
Edited to add, the MS website recommends 2013 onwards, as some versions of 2010 are not supported.
Edited to add, the MS website recommends 2013 onwards, as some versions of 2010 are not supported.
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Reynard
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- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Anyways, I think I'd better head off to bed.
Nunnight one and all xxx
Nunnight one and all xxx
carpiste
Guru
- Location
- Manchester
I got up after a great sleep....it`s 0620 here but if you look outside it could be midnight! So dark. I guess that`s one of the things about the extra hour the rest of Europe added on (some even more of course)
Ill be doing some shopping this morning. I brought some bits and pieces with me to get me through a couple of days but as it`s going to be wet and miserable for a couple of days I decided it was a good idea to shop early and get it over with
Ill be doing some shopping this morning. I brought some bits and pieces with me to get me through a couple of days but as it`s going to be wet and miserable for a couple of days I decided it was a good idea to shop early and get it over with
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Slept with my socks on for some reason
Cat has been fed
Sun's out and blustery
Cat has been fed
Sun's out and blustery
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Sun? Still dark and drizzly here. Cat also fed and I think she’s away back under the duvet. If I could sleep I would join her. Another wet walk soon.Slept with my socks on for some reason
Cat has been fed
Sun's out and blustery
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Ok can't see the actual sun but it's blue sky
Our cat has never tried to get under duvet
Tea brewing
woodbutchmaster
Veteran
Completely overcast here ,sky is monochrome grey and the light is a grubby yellow , no wind. Oh so inspiring !!
Already on my second strong coffee , perhaps l will have another one
