Recent content by caledbwlch

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    Can I replace the 1T HDD in my Acer S24 with an SSD and how is it done with no access panel apparent?

    There don't appear to be any teardown instructions on the web for this model. Here is what Tom's said in their review: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/acer-aspire-s-24,review-5365.html Everything is in the base, and a few screws (probably on the bottom) should give you access to the insides. I...
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    GPU to run the HDMI instead of the CPU

    This may help resolve the issue: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Gaming-Laptops/y520-and-oculus-vr-via-hdmi/m-p/3688546#M7007 Once you have selected the High Performance in the NVIDIA panel, go to Power setting in Control Panel. Go into Advanced and turn off "USB Selective suspend setting"...
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    Hard Drive Clicking at Regular Intervals

    That's a tough one. It sounds like there is drive access before the clicks all/most of the time. Have you tried turning off Advanced Power Management (APM)? Here is how to do it: https://support.wdc.com/knowledgebase/answer.aspx?ID=3875 What model laptop, and does it tell you what type of...
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    Is it worth to void my warranty for an upgrade?

    I agree with the above. Although I've never met a warranty I couldn't void. If you know what you are doing and take your time, you should be fine. If this is your first install, you should be cautious. You do have another possible option, which I took with one of my laptops; it was under...