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    Is it worth replace my laptop motherboard?

    My laptop is HP 15 d008tu. I bought this laptop in 2014 for Rs. 30000. It worked fine for about 2 yrs . But one day when I powered up my laptop ,it doesn't show anything on screen and it's caps and num led blinks 1 time continuously . When I checked my laptop by HP service center they said...
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    lower AC adapter for alienware

    Hi ,I got a motherboard replacement for my alienware 17 R4 ,the previous one had CPU i7 6700HQ and GPU 1070 GTX , after the replacement the new specs CPU i7 7820HK and GPU 1080 GTX but until now i use the previous ac adapter (240watt) because they need time to get (330watt).Sometimes the...
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    Use one M2 SATA and one NVME on same laptop?

    LG Gram 2018 has two m2 slots and on the motherboard it clearly says you can use SATA M2 or NVME M2. Laptop comes with M2 SATA and an open M2 slot. Could I put an M2 NVME in the second slot as drive D. I want to leave the initial Windows and LG installation intact on the M2 SATA but be able to...
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    Sony Viao fan noisy

    I have a Sony Viao, with a messed up fan. This started about a year ago, but never caused me to many problems so I never fixed it. It would just occasionally rev up and operate really loudly for a minute or two, but then stop and I could use the laptop. For the past week it would rev up and...
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    Hp 2570p loud fan no screen

    I bought this laptop HP Elitebook 2570p a couple months back with an issue where it couldn't charge the battery. I continued using it for about 3 months until I decided to change the motherboard so I could actually get it charging the battery. Here's where my issue starts. I reassembled the...
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    What issue does my laptop have? PSU / CPU / Motherboard

    So just last night my laptop started going through a series of shutdowns, where I'd be in the middle of something and it would turn off on its own, no warning beforehand. I got in touch with support for the manufacturer and they're telling me that the worst case scenario is the motherboard being...
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    Lenovo no backlight, told motherboard problem

    I have a lenovo ideapad 700 15isk So ive tried 3 places so far. The first two tried different monitors and lvds cables and nothing worked so they said motherboard problem. At first the problem was a black screen with bands of light that was positional. Now its a black screen that I can see...
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    Arctis Pro + GameDac and Maximus Hero X Audio help

    Hey community , I recently upgraded my pc throwing in a Maximus Hero x motherboard which is said to have a gamedac built in... I also purchased a pair of Arctis Pro + GameDac accompanied with it, but Im unsure if they audio would make a difference at all. I have a budget of $250 and trying to...
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    Solved! Laptop screen and keyboard problem

    Hi, i have a MSI ge62vr 7rf and now i have a big problem, i was having a problem with the keyboard ( q r and d) didn't work so i opened it to check if the cable is not connected properly, i unplug it, i put it back, but after my display didn't turn on at all, and even the keyboard when i...
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    Connect Subwoofer to Motherboard?

    Hey I just got a subwoofer and I'm not entirely sure how to connect it I've been reading for a week now and came across a forum where they suggested to use a 3.5mm to RCA Adapter and hook it up to the motherboard Is that even possible? My audio setup runs through a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2...
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    can operating system damage motherboard?

    dear tomshardware users. i have laptop Asus N55vw .i had windows 10 in SSD hard drive ,when i turned on laptop after windows Lockscreen its glitched Screen and freezes .i had to turn off laptop manually(with power button) after turning on the computer my display shows nothing and battery led...
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    After 30 minutes left my acer desktop automatically power off.

    My acer desktop powered off randomly after 30 mintues from starting.
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    My laptop on fire...

    I've got asus x550ze, but its fan working so loud. When i check, temp on motherboard and cpu more than 100 degree celcius. What should i do?
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    Should I repair the motherboard of a 5 year laptop or buy a new one. Laptop was in moderate use. It was a core i5 ,3rd gen ,4g

    My laptop is 5 years old. It was a 3rd gen, Intel core i5,64 bit windows8 laptop. It had 4gb ram and 1 tb hard disc with 2gb graphics card. Now the motherboard got damaged and needs to be changed. It will cost around 10,000. What should I do? Should I repair it or buy a new laptop?
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    Solved! spare parts htpc

    I just replaced my desktop, and have my old desktop sitting in the corner completely unused. It is a Gateway DX pre built, I was considering gutting it and using some of the parts to build a htpc. I was hoping I could use the motherboard, processor, and ram. It has an acer ipimb-ar rev 1.02...
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    Absolutely insane static when running games/listening/producing music through USB Audio Interface in new PC

    So over four years ago I bought an Alienware x51, it served me well for a very long time, I used it as my main production/gaming PC until like 2 days ago. I had my two Yamaha HS5s hooked up to a behringer Uphoria 404hd, and that, via USB connected to my PC. I still have that same setup, but a...
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    Solved! Dell Inspiron 15 7569 SSD upgrade

    I opened up the PC to see slots on motherboard for upgrading 256GB SSD (M.2 card). I noticed a free slot right near SSD1 slot labeled HDD1. Is there a way to utilize HDD1 slot instead of swapping out the current SSD? (e.g. keep 256 SSD and use HDD1 slot in addition). Would need to know specs...
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    No fans, black screen, and no beep Asus gaming laptop.

    So I had to use access my laptop urgently for a uni project so I had no option but to use a different model laptop charger, it booted my laptop all good but i noticed that the battery was not really charging. However, there werent any other problems so i thought its all good. one day i just put...
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    Headphone static noise while plugged back

    I've got a interesting problem. So i got brand new headphones. But when i plug them back in the computer (directly to motherboard) sometimes i hear some hissing/buzzing/static noises. It wasn't happening on my old headphones. But when I plug them in front, they work good except the jack is...
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    Power supply connector on motherboard

    Hello, I have replaced a keyboard in a laptop, but when disambling the laptop , the plastic of the powerswitch popt out. As you can see, the pins are still there and the white clipper is still intact, question, how do i get this clipper back in without damaging it...
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    Upgrading Acer Aspire e5 573g 52g3 Motherboard?

    I do casual gaming (LoL, Fortnite, RB6, etc) and what sprung me to get a couple upgrades was that it randomly slowed down hardcore, Fortnite would barely run (though there wasn't ever any lag on low graphics settings), and league was buggy.. So I did a reset (keeping files) and when I did that...
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    Solved! Can I remove the taped monitor connector from the motherboard?

    The spot where the monitor connector is connected to the motherboard on my laptop has tape on it. Is it still OK to remove it? Why are some connectors or spots on the MoBo taped, in the first place?
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    Asus Xonar DSX vs MSI z370 Mobo On-board Audio

    Hi, I'm looking at buying a new rig that has a MSI Z370 GAMING M5 ATX motherboard. The on-board audio is Realtek 7.1 and under the features list it says, "Audio Boost 4: Isolated audio with a high quality audio processor & Nahimic 2+ for the most immersive gaming experience." (I have no idea...
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    Going in sleep mode again and again

    Hey friends please help me! I have dell Inspiron 5050 with 4gb ram and intel core i3 with windows 7 the problem is it’s going in sleep mode. I know it’s not big deal to going in sleep mode but it’s going again and again in just one or two seconds but some time it work fine!! When it go on...
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    CMOS battery problems

    My laptop just powered down. There are no beeping sounds from the motherboard. When i plug in the power cable it is not showing any sign of charging. I had opened the back of my pc to see if there was any problems and i found that the CMOS battery was just lying on top of the motherboard, after...
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    AMP / DAC/ Onboard

    Hi i wanna buy a DT990 Pro 250Ohm, and i was wondering is it any good options for AMP or DAC, or Mixer under 40 Euro/35 GBP. or is its even needed? if i have a Asus Maximus VIII Hero motherboard? Have a nice Day. :)
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    Asus k501lx motherboard

    Hi, I have Asus k501lx laptop. I got a problem with my motherboard when I was Installing my screen cable i accidentally touched a chip in the motherboard and it sparked and after it sparked the screen the fans the keyboard all stoped working ,but the ac light is on and the CPU is getting hot but...
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    Overheating problem with Asus K53SV laptop

    Hi everyone. I have an Assus laptop with the motherboard K53SV that I bought around 6 years ago. In the last months the computer crashes when I am playing certain videogames but this did not happen before. I noticed that the GPU temperatures are a bit too high when I am gaming and I think this...
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    Looking for answers on why my Hp 8460p won't turn on

    My hp 8460p just went off suddenly and when I removed the battery and connected the power supply the charging light came up and since then It hasn't turned on yet. what could be the issue
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    My Asus Eee PC (1015bx) won't turn on (MOBO PROBLEMS???)

    So, a few weeks ago my Asus netbook died and I decided to take it to a technician who works with laptops just to analyze it and he said that the motherboard stopped working and he didn't want to risk replacing it since he couldn't find an original one. So I bought a new mobo and installed it...
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    Is my sound card ok for Sennheiser PC 350 SE?

    Currently have SoundblasterX G1. I cannot use PCIE as I have an ITX board. https://us.creative.com/p/amplifiers/sound-blasterx-g1 Is this external sound card enough for Sennheiser PC 350? As a side question, I have this motherboard: https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H81M-ITX/ Is the audio inside...
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    Black screen laptop

    canI connect two laptop to check mother board on one
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    locking for new motherboard

    can i change motherboard & upgrade up to i7
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    Can I change my processor

    I want to know if I can my processor without changing the motherboard. Satellite C660-1p8
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    Solved! Laptop won't turn on, Pressing Power For 30sec won't work.

    I have a HP laptop. That won't turn on. If i plug it in charging indicator first glows white & then it turns orange. But no matter how many times i press power button it won't turn on. I tried almost every suggestion on the internet related to the topic like removing bettery and pressing power...
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    Fujitsu Laptop Motherboard's BIOS Problem

    Hi there. I've got a LIFEBOOK AH532/g52. It got a problem and I took it to a shop to get it repaired and the guy found out that my BIOS were overwritten(due to some issue before) and some ICs were worn out and needed to be changed. He changed the ICs and after that he said that he needed the...
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    Motherboard and processor upgrade for HP-15 F023 WM Laptop

    I am looking for a motherboard and processor that can be swapped out to upgrade my HP-15 F023 WM Laptop. I installed Linux on it rather than windows and also swapped out the stock HDD with and SSD to make it more efficient, but it's still very sluggish. A link to a compatible motherboard and...
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    Toshiba Satelite Screen Issue

    A few months ago I bought a second hand C50-A-157 on Windows 7 which worked until recently. Last week, I switched it on and the screen appeared to be blank however; if I shine a torch on it, I can see the desktop very faintly. When I removed the screen bezel, there was the screen, camera and...
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    Galaxy s 7 mother board

    I want to get a price for the mother board for a galaxy s 7 smg930a unlocked
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    Solved! Toshiba p870 motherboard query

    Hi members, I have a Toshiba p870 that I need to replace the mainboard in. The original board is a V000288260 but I have found it nearly impossible to source and the cost is thru the roof. However there are plenty of V000288250 boards around at a reasonable cost and from what I have been able to...
  41. BorealMind

    PWM is controlled by screen or motherboard?

    Hi, i intend to replace my stock screen on an Asus Zenbook 303LN with another one due to PWM being present at all brightness levels tiring my eyes excessively. The thing i want to inquire about is - what if the PWM controller is present on the motherboard and not the screen, making any screen...
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    Spark/fried display connection on Asus laptop

    I have an Asus X550Z laptop (Motherboard #: 60NB07A0-MB1400_X550ZA) and replaced the screen. I didn't disconnect the battery when I replaced it, and it sparked when connecting the screen cable. Now there is no display when I turn the laptop on. Also, the HDD access LED light does not blink or...
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    Acer aspire a515 Series, Monitor unable to be turned on

    Hello, I have an Acer aspire s515 51, model nc174. I recently replaced my keyboard and removed the plastic. (New keyboard is fine and was booting normal) After replacing keyboard and no plastic and then putting back all the pieces (motherboard etc) I turned it on. After turning it on it...
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    falty motherboard it COMS battory loss every one day

    I have used acer veriton mother board in this mother board COMS battory loss in week why
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    Sennheiser Game Zero Headset do I need a soundcard or is onboard fine from motherboard?

    Hello I've seen alot of Youtubers doing reviews of the Sennheiser Game Zeros/Ones and the microphone test is perfect and quality but I was wondering is a soundcard / mix amp needed to make these run good or could you just use your motherboard ports? For example I'm using the Z370 HD3 Motherboard...
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    CAN I use this power board????

    I have a broken motherboard for my Insignia 40"1080p 60HzLEDTV (model # NS-40D420NA16) My broken Board says, 179710 Barcode MZ157K22PQ But all I can find online are boards with, 179710 Barcode MZ153N24EV Can I use this board?
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    USB Adapters !??

    so my PC's motherboard doesn't have a WiFi connector in it. so I bought a "Tp-link TL-WN823N" it was pretty ok priced and was really small, then a friend of mine gave me his Extra one which was a "Tp-link TL-WN721N" and was like 5 times biggers then mine, so I plugged it in did the manual...
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    Too Old for VR? CPU/GPU

    I built my rig a few years back I have an I5 - 2500 (not K) @ 3.3Ghz. The motherboard is an EVGA z68 SLI Micro Motherboard ( LGA 1155 SOCKET), 8gb DDR3, and a GeForce GT 430 w/ a 750W power-supply - I already know my GPU needs an upgrade and my RAM as well... I was just seeing if anyone had...
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    Solved! Which affordable external soundcard can I use for the beyerdynamic dt770

    I got the Beyer dynamic dt770 (80ohm) for at least 1 month now and now I am starting to get motherboard interference noise. I have a cheap external usb soundcard for my microphone but that one I am ashamed of using since it destroys the sound experience I am used to. So, does anyone know of a...
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    Laptop wont turn on

    I have a Laptop that wont turn on and I have run several test already, but would like a second opinion before I give up. The Laptop a HP Pavilion x360 wont turn on or Boot, the light from On Switch turns on when pressed, fan spins but nothing comes up on LCD Screen or to a monitor connected...
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    optical out solution

    have a headset for gaming that only accepts optical as a source, but my motherboard doesn't have an optical out port. any recommendations? new to this. mainly use the pc for gaming and general use.
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    Is my motherboard dying or is it already dead?

    So I'm freaking out my predator 15 laptop does this thing where it turns on and immediately powers off. The rbg keys turn on and most of the time if I leave it alone for a while plugged in and it repeating the cycle mentioned above it will finally boot and act normally. It's been a month since I...
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    Motherboard audio or external soundcard?

    So, I just recently got myself a pair of Yamaha's HS5 monitor speakers and cpnnected them to my PC via 2x XLR to 3,5mm audio jack. The main concern is the white noise that comes out of the speakers and I've noticed it changes in sync to the GPU's workload changes. I've been wondering if the...
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    Motherboard upgrade asus

    Hi. I have an asus x54h laptop with x54ly motherboard and intel celeron b800 1.5ghz dual core and I was thinking of upgrade my current motherboard to k53sv motherboard. What I would like to know is: is it worth upgrading it and how do I know it is compatible with my model x54h? What should I...
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    X1 carbon motherboard 00HN769

    Hello I have a motherboard for a 2nd generation x1 carbon fru number 00HN769 and I'm trying to determine which screen this board supports. I know there were a number of lcd options for this laptop so if anyone can tell me which screen this board supports I would really appreciate it. Thank you!
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    Asus N76VZ Motherboard Replacement

    Hi! I have Asus N76VZ with GeForce GT 650m 2gb version, CPU Intel I7-3610QM. (there is N76 with 4gb GeForce GT 650m). The motherboard is N76V Main board rev. 2.2, PCB Made in China, 1223, tmt YA-4A 1 94V-0, E114139, made by Asus. I have to replace the motherboard, but can you tell me will it be...
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    Does disconnecting battery wipe integrated MB ssd?

    My screen went on Asus e402 i stripped it into pieces and ive been offered good money for motherboard but im worried inbuilt ssd with still hold all my info
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    1333 mhz instead of 1600 mhz

    Hello, I have a problem. My laptop is Samsung NP350V5C S0FTR which has 2x4gb 1600 mhz RAM. These RAMs are stock RAMs, they were already on laptop when I bought it. But one day when pc was updating via windows insider program, it went off and closed. Pc was opening but there was no screen. I...
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    Want to set up home theatre system to PC

    I want to set this up but I am unsure how to set it to get sound. I have 3 HDMI ports on the receiver. 2 are inputs and 1 output. One is hooked from the PS4 to the Receiver. The other input is from my PC (Graphics card) to the receiver. And finally the output is from my TV to the Receiver. It...