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  1. C

    power cable snapped at plug

    My charging cable snapped on the wire at the plug point that goes into the wall socket it was a 2 pin plug can I put a 3pin plug on and how do I do it 3 wires 1xblue and 2xblack HP Compaq 8710
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    reduce static noise in headphones due to ungrounded socket

    I am experiencing severe buzzing noises when using a microphone and I'm almost certain it's due to having an ungrounded socket. Whether it is the built-in microphone of the laptop (500$), in-ear headphones' microphone (30$) or the mic on my headset (50$). I have tried it out in different...
  3. L

    what best fm2 socket amd cpu for gtx970

    what best amd cpu fm2 socket for gtx 970 please help
  4. M

    Just a question about combo jack and headset.

    ASUS X555LB Left: power socket, Gigabit-Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, Kensington lock slot. Right: memory-card reader, combo audio jack, USB 2.0, DVD burner Will this: http://www.hyperxgaming.com/en/headsets/cloud-stinger-gaming-headset?partnum=HX-HSCS-BK/NA headset work with my Laptop (...
  5. M

    My tv areil

    I live in a flat with only an areal socket in the living room can you tell me if their is anything I can buy to get a picture in my rooms xx
  6. J

    satellite c655-s5512 cpu upgrade

    Will a core i5-3610me work in my satellite c655-s5512 ? It has an hm65 chipset and a g2 socket. It's currently running a 2nd gen core i5 but I would like to upgrade the graphics from the hd3000 to hd4000 thanks John
  7. G

    Best chip and socket for pro audio (Cubase 9)

    What's the best chip and socket for pro audio (Cubase 9) Am looking for real input..
  8. M

    Bluetooth transmitter Question

    Is it Possible to send bluetooth sound from the HDMI socket, or is this just a source in socket. Thank you. MALCOLM.
  9. R

    Audioengine 2+ Speakers: No headphones socket

    Hi there, My new speakers don't have an output socket for headphones. I've connected the headphones via the RCA output connections on the rear of the speaker. I'm unable to mute the speakers and just listen via headphones !! Any idea how I can fix this please?
  10. Eduardo Trujillo

    Possible CPU upgrade for Toshiba Satellite L775-S7114?

    The laptop comes with an i3 2350M cpu, socket rPPGA988 and HM65 Chipset. My top choices are i5 2430M and i7 2640M. All have same TDP and support the chipset and socket mentioned. The i5 should be officially compatible because the Toshiba Satellite L775 it comes with uses the same BIOS file as...
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    ThinkPad Edge 15 0301FFG CPU Upgrade question.

    Can I upgrade to a Sandy Bridge CPU from an i3-370M? 1 CPU isn't soldered 2 It's 989 socket 3 HM55 chipset 4 I don't really care if it will blow up, the battery is gone, the screen is barely working and my sister wants a new one. I have read that 989 socket supports both 988A and 988B CPUs, so...
  12. K

    i need help [with laptop power problem]

    I have a Dell inspiron 3520,i put it down about a mounth When i connect the charger just to a power socket the green light on the charger comes on but when i plug the the other end into the laptop the green light on the charger goes off, I have taken the battery off the laptop and it still does...
  13. IrishLaad

    CAT5 Cable in the high corners of my room for surround sound?

    There has been this cables in the 4 high corners of my bedroom (old sitting room) since I can remember. They lead back to beside the TV input and where covered in by a blank socket. It says CAT5 E on the sleeve of the cable and looks to be 5 wires inside the cable. Why would they be there ...
  14. M

    Display of Toshiba Satellite won't turn on

    After an attempt of repairing a sound socket on my Toshiba Satellite C850-D2K, the display won't turn on. Before I replaced the socket by myself successfully, but this time it was just destroyed during an attempt to restore the contacts. So, I removed it. After that the display has not turned...
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    Laptop jack/adapter misfunctioning

    Hi. My laptop won't charge unless I rotate the adapter plug just the right way in the socket. I'm not certain whether it's a problem with the jack or the adapter, so I don't know which one to replace. I was wondering how to tell which one is faulty. The laptop is a toshiba satellite with a 19v...
  16. S

    Unusual Request - Music Multi-track Issue

    I have plugged a guitar effects processor, from its headphone socket (and from its back panel), into the input socket of my laptop to a multi-track programme called Audacity. It hasn't worked. There is sound but there is a short delay to when it comes through to Audacity and the sound has a...
  17. L

    Will plugging in one less socket game my laptop?

    I've bought a new laptop(GT83VR 6RF) and it comes with two power socket, but the place I usually go only have one, I'm thinking will only using one socket as power supply harm my laptop? What function will be disabled?
  18. S

    Charging your phone's battery in other person's computer usb/ public wall socket / charging stations

    In the same way I can plug my phone into the computer's usb port to charge the power I can also transfer files, or I can plug it in a wall socket but if it has a chip or something it can be uploading virus to my phone, right? What can a person do to charge a phone's battery in an unknown...
  19. B

    single pin charger socket adapter

    Lenovo ideapad Miix 10, I am handicapped and need to use a bluetooth mouse as well as the folio keyboard, but I cannot because the docking clip obscures the mini usb socket, does anyone know if there is an adapter whereby I can use the charging socket as a mini usb for a mouse,it,s a single pin...
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    Do you think a Clevo M760TU can handle TDP 35W?

    I have a Clevo M760TU with a Intel Core2 Duo P8800 (Max TDP 25W) currently installed on its Socket P (478). Other variation of this model claim to have T9400/ T9600 installed that has Max TDP 35W.(Source: http://tim.id.au/laptops/noname/clevo%20m740t%20m740tu%20m760t%20m760tu.pdf) Do you think...