Recent content by Shinnen

Hi all, I bought this at a used items store. I thought that restoring to the factory settings would allow me to use it, but apparently not; it appears that it's locked to the owner via the iCloud. I' Also, we have a couple of iPads here, and I'm wondering if we could somehow use these accounts...

Hi all, I bought this at a used items store. I thought that restoring to the factory settings would allow me to use it, but apparently not; it appears that it's locked to the owner via the iCloud. I' Also, we have a couple of iPads here, and I'm wondering if we could somehow use these...

Hi USAFRet, OK, thanks for the tutorial. It obviously takes some know how, which I do not posses; so I will heed your advise on not attempt it. Oddly, none of the online videos (that I saw) provide these warnings. Thanks again. Having said that, how can I determine if the...

Hi USAFRet, The laptop is old and, well, not worth much; but the fire hazard is concerning. You say 'done wrong'. So, what constitutes 'wrong'? Thanks, ...... john

Hi, Yes, I understand. Thanks for the warning. ..... john

Hi, "-You could replace the battery on the right and left side of it." I'm not sure I know what you mean. Replace the end batteries and leave the middle one alone? "-You could replace the battery from the electric terminal using a small screwdriver." There are no screws. The three...

OK ....... thanks. ...... john

Hi, The batteries are connected by metal strips which are spot welded to the batteries. http://www.fileconvoy.com/dfl.php?id=g092428fa33aaa97010004250566bc5c9100a4849b3 I'm hoping to find replacement cells and solder them in. ....... john

Hi, I have an old Aspire ZG5 which seems to have a dead battery. I've opened the battery and found 3 Samsung ICR18650-22F (SD1 8A2) cells. They each measure a fraction of a volt, 1 volt from end to end. I would like some advice wrt what to do, and what NOT to do in replacing them Any help...