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Chip

Forum discussion tagged with Chip.
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    cant get back off android

    How to remove back from Android to retrieve chip for another phone?
  2. cyberfreak122

    Iphone 7 plus audio chip problem.

    Long story short, I got an iPhone 7 plus which lost its sound, gets stuck on logo while booting for a long time. Important note, that the speakers do not work only when calling. Contacted Apple, basically they said that they are aware of this problem, but do not fix it (my insurance ran out...
  3. S

    Same problem i have found my dz350, dvd lens and tray motor not working, i think its chip set problem

    Eny function not working in dz350 only show in "hello"
  4. M

    Solved! Z370 Integrated sound chip noise

    I recently installed an Aorus Z370 Gaming WIFI Rev 1 motherboard with a 9600K. It has a sound blaster chip installed in the motherboard used for onboard audio. The motherboard has multiple outputs for a 5 channel configuration. I have my headphones plugged into the headphones channel and there...
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    Solved! Can I upgrade my laptop BGA soldered GPU chip? It's a GTX 765M

    Hello, looked at the internets, but haven`t found decisive information. Anyone? I have a rebranded (as Avell) Clevo W350ST, Intel HM87, i5-4200M, 8GB DDR3 and a GTX 765M. I bought it used and committed the mistake of using it for some time without replacing the dried out thermal paste (too hot...
  6. K

    Solved! Need to identify chip to replace plzz

    Hp probook 8770w
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    Solved! i lost my receiver for my speedlinkcontroller what cn i do?

    i lost my bluetooth reciever from my speedlink torid but can i use a normal bluetooth chip instead?
  8. R

    How to Know That Your MacBook is Protected by the T2 Chip Offered by Apple

    Apple likes to stay ahead of the technological curve, and in today’s times one of the bases of that is to upgrade security. This is precisely what they have done with the new T2 chip which can be found on MacBook Pro, Mini, and Air models released in 2018. This chip takes into consideration...
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    Laptop BIOS Chip help!

    I corrupted my Dell Inspiron 15 3543 BIOS, so now im trying to erase and write the uncorrupted BIOS, but need some help doing this. Im using a CH314A USB Programmer and want to know which chip configuration I should use. Is the laptop BIOS chip a EEPROM or SPI Flash? And what is the difference...
  10. G

    Solved! Dell laptop freezes and makes buzzing noise

    I've read forums saying it's a defective graphics chip to CPU problem and I've done steps that fix it temporarily such as chkdsk /f /r or SFC /SCANNOW in command prompt they seem to work but when my laptop goes to sleep and I wake it back up it happens again. My laptop is a Dell Inspirion...
  11. O

    What intel chip should I get

    I'm looking at Dell XPS 13's and I'm unsure of what chip to get. What effect does CPU power have on my choice. I'm going be using this laptop for some 3D rendering. What chip should I get? Which suffix is right for me (U, H etc.. (Intel))? Cost does matter. Thank you!
  12. S

    Possible options to upgrade my Sony Vaio SVF14N6SAS Laptop

    Hi I have a Sony Vaio SVF14N16SAS Laptops (https://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/support/laptop-pc-svf-series/svf14n16sas/specifications). The specs are Core i5 1.60 GHz 8 GB RAM (swapped in the old 4 GB one for a 8GB chip) 1 TB HDD I am running windows 10 on it atm. My questions are (since...
  13. T

    What is Intel HM77 express chip?

    What the title says. My laptop has the CPU chip and another chip which is an express chip. What is this chip used for?
  14. P

    ASUS X200M Chip level issue

    My Asus X200m notebook recently stopped working while caliberating old battery . Now when I put charger on or put batttery and power on the laptop , nothing happens but the processor chip starts heating up ........ Please help me as I'm too fond to this system. I also replaced the thermals and fan .
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    replacement CDMA SIM?

    My nephew damaged the SIM on my CDMA phone (trying to insert memory chip). My provider says I cannot get a new SIM for a CDMA but instead I must buy a new phone. Is this true or am I being jerked?
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    EliteBook and Power Banks

    I boght a power bank from RavPower (Extreme) and got a "Smart AC Adapter is not functioning properly" type of message. I thought, initially, that it might have been a connector issue. But, later I found out that newer HP notebooks come with a computer chip that keeps you from using an unknown...
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    Where is bios chip located on motherboard for lenovo z400

    i want to flash my lenovo z400 BIOS chip usin a programer device but i cant find the bios chip on the laptop board is there any body know where is the that?
  18. A

    the new XPS 13 9730 (2018) The Witcher 3 gameplay

    Guys I have bought the new XPS 13 9730 with 8 gen i7 chip (quad core), 16 gb of ram and Intel UHD 620 graphics. Will I be able to run the game? I know that tripple A titles require a lot of improved video cards like nvidia, but is there any way to play it on this ultrabook, what do you think?
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    Trump Blocks Biggest Tech Deal in History: Here's Why

    President Donald Trump won't allow Broadcom's bid for Qualcomm. And there are major reasons why. Trump Blocks Biggest Tech Deal in History: Here's Why : Read more
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    Samsung NP-RF711 burnt chip on the motherboard

    Hey guys, i've an oldish Samsung NP - RF711 S02IT that doesn't boot. I've already showed it to an IT friend and he said, after a quick check, that in his opinion the motherboard, or bios died. Anyways i've looked into the motherboard more precisely to track down the burnt chip, because when it...