Archive for category Hardware
How To run Dual Monitors HP Compaq 6000 PRO SFF PC
System: HP Compaq 6000 PRO SFF PC Monitors: Viewsonic VA2223wm 22″ Class Full HD 1080p LCD monitor 1920×1080, 16,000:1 Dynamic, DVI. $170 ea Viewsonic VX2250wm-LED 22″ (21.5″ vis) monitor 1920×1080, 5ms response time, 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, DVI, VGA, 22.5 x 5.5 x 19.5 inches ; 7.5 pounds $150 ea Deskstand: Ergotron 33-322-200 Dual Horizontal Monitor [...]
How to increase hard drive capacity on server RAID 1
It’s been a while since I have had to upgrade hard drives on a server, so I was a little scared, a lot excited to perform an upgrade on a client’s database server. This particular client had two 72.8GB SCSI U320 15k RPM HP hard drives and was running out of room on the drives [...]
RealTek HD audio Access Violation in module RTHDCPL.EXE
You may get an error like this one: “Access violation at address 005ab2d6 in module RTHDCPL.EXE. Read of address 70532D60″. The first thing you need to try is updating your audio drivers. In my case I was using drivers from 2007 so I updated from version 5.10.0.5397 to version 5.10.0.6410 dated 7/7/2011 To get drivers [...]
Free Benchmark Stress Test your video card
As an IT guy I know how much of an enemy heat is to systems and components, but it’s still refreshing to see something new which I had previously known in theory only.. My wonderful nVidia GeForce 9500 GT video card (circa 2007) decided to overheat so badly, it melted the push pins holding the [...]
Sony VGN-TX770P PCG-4G1L Take apart disassemble guide
This little laptop is pretty easy to disassemble and work on. Here is a guide on how to take apart this Sony for such things as: Cleaning the fans or case Upgrading the hard drive Replacing broken AC power jack Tools needed: One tiny flat-head and one fairly small phillips head screwdrivers Steps: Remove the battery and [...]
Upgrade memory RAM in Dell Latitude D830 laptop notebook
As you may have figured out, the outside of the case only gives you access to replace one memory module. You’ll have to open it up to get to the other! Fortunately this is super easy to do. Just follow the instructions on this website. If you found the instructions useful, please consider making a [...]
Green box on monitor lcd screen
Viewsonic vx2439wm 24in monitor Monitor LCD screen had a green box in the upper right-hand corner of the screen today. Didn’t bother messing with any controls, just had the user shut it off and turn back on. Box was gone. Anyone else had this problem before? What’s more likely: Monitor failure Video Card failure
3 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Rechargeable Batteries
Below you’ll find a re-post of a three-part series produced by David Schliep of Horizon Battery. After you’re done reading I suggest you sign up for their newsletters and special offers by clicking here. And of course, once you decide to purchase batteries, I highly reccomend Horizon Battery. They have good prices and excellent customer [...]
How to take apart your Sony VGN-S360
Ran across an excellent takeapart tutorial on the Sony VGN-S360 laptop. Using this guide I was able to take apart and reassemble a laptop that had some memory issues in about an hour flat. That included taking the entire motherboard out! Anyway, here is a link to the tutorial: http://www.insidemylaptop.com/take-apart-sony-vaio-vgn-s360p-replace-broken-power-jack/
UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME Stop 0x000000ED
A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME If this is the first time you’ve seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this [...]