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    Windows 7 external cd drive problems

    ok so first of all i have no idea if this is in the right forum so please don't rip me apart if it is. anyway, my friend gave me his old sony vaio laptop for parts coz it wasn't working and i'm trying to turn the cd drive into an external cd drive. anyone know how to do this? i took it into the...
    • mattsanders
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    • cd drive connector issues diy external drive hardware laptop repair model uj-852 parts sony vaio troubleshooting
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    • Forum: Windows Tutorials

  2. Windows 7 Running a 14v laptop off a 12v power supply? Safe?

    Hey! I have this laptop which is past it's sell by date and the screen is broken too. So, I decided to hook it up to the TV and use it as a desktop TV. Problem is, aswell as the screen being broken - the power cable is too. The laptop uses (according to the transformer brick) 14v. But, after...
    • Josh Robertson
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    • 12v 14v battery desktop diy laptop power supply screen issue tech support voltage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  3. VIDEO 3d origami models

    • cybercore
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    • art crafts creative design diy model origami tutorial youtube video
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 I need some experienced advice Please

    Im in need of a good motherboard-not the most expensive-I game some(STALKER-FEAR-BIOSHOCK 2)and watch BluRays. Here is the hardware I have leftover and some of it is new. AMD Phenom II X4 955 , G.Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL DDR3-1333 4GBx2, PNY GTX275 ,NZXT M-59 case,CORSAIR TX850WATT...
    • jwill58
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    • advice amd asrock asus blu-ray build diy g.skill gaming gtx 275 hardware motherboard msi newegg pc components phenom ii ram ssd upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  5. Windows 7 How long a cable from Router to computer?

    Hi I was wondering if it would be practical to run a wired connection from my router to my wifes lap top in the kitchen. It's on wireless now but she never moves it from it's present location. It is always connected at half the speed that my direct connection is and stops working...

  6. My rebuild

    Well rebuilt my rig today with a new Midi-Tower that's been out for about a year ago, but caught my eye a few weeks ago with it's Darth Vader styling. The NXZT Hades Comes with quite a lot of features; complete in & out black paint job and matching black screws & assessories, 2x 200mm...
    • Highwayman
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    • accessibility build components cooling design diy fans features graphics card hardware installation mid tower modding nzxt hades pc case performance setup technology temperature zalman
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  7. VIDEO How to wash motherboard (please don't try it)

    • cybercore
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    • cleaning computer diy electronics guidelines motherboard tech tips
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  8. Windows 7 Windows 7 Server.

    I have an old computer, My old 2007 gaming rig, and I want to turn it into a server. Specs: Amd Anthlon 64 x2 5600+ Processor @ 2.80GHz Corsair 4 GB DDR2 800MHz Memory Nvidia Geforce 6600GT 256 MB DDR VRAM http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=1143...
    • Firecracker
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    • amd backup computer setup coolermaster ddr2 diy file sharing gaming rig home server lan party network nvidia old computer performance print server server storage system builder system specs windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  9. VIDEO PVC pipe instrument. Very cool.

    • Grub
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    • art creativity design diy innovation instruments music pvc pipe sound youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Computer Repair price question

    Hi, I posted a thread about my freezing problem about a week ago, and having not been able to fix the problem, we had someone come in to take a look at it to see if they could. I was just wondering about pricing, and whether or not to even do it. He came in, asked what the problem was, which is...
    • Crush
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    • avg diy freezing malwarebytes pricing recovery safe mode system repair tech support troubleshooting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  11. Genuine white iPhone 4 spied in wild

    Want a white iPhone 4? Then find yourself a buddy at Apple's Cupertino campus. That's how one - probably the only - lucky US punter got his. The unnamed gent was spotted waving his white one around at an event in New York last night. A flabberghasted Link Removed where the heck he got it...
    • reghakr
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    • apple color matching components cupertino delay design devices diy event genuine handsets iphone manufacturing new york rare release smartphone staff technology white iphone
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  12. Windows 7 Exploring .NET Gadgeteer: Easy Electronics Development with Minimal Code

    At Maker Faire 2010 New York, the .NET Micro Framework team and Microsoft Research (Cambridge) showed off their new device: the .NET Gadgeteer. It's like LEGO for electronics. In this video, Colin Miller explains some of the details on the board. The board itself has a multitude of...
    • News
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    • board connectivity camera colin miller development device solutions diy electronics embedded systems fusion board gadgeteer hardware innovation lego maker faire micro framework microsoft prototyping sensors showcase technology
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  13. Windows 7 Hanselminutes on 9 - Gadget Basement with Ward Cunningham

    Scott stopped by Ward Cunningham (you know, the guy who invented the Wiki. Yes, that Ward Cunningham) to hang out, and discovered Ward's treasure trove of electronics, software, soldering guns and web accessible sensor arrays that run 24/7/365. Ever wish you had a real cool uncle that didn't...
    • News
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    • computing diy electronics gadgets multiprocessor sensors software soldering ward cunningham wiki
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  14. Windows 7 System Building Tutorial

    Get the most out of a powerful new system with this system building tutorial. With careful precision, and the right parts, you can have a new future-proof system up and running within anywhere from 2-4 hours or less. Link Removed
    • Mike
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    • computer parts diy future-proofing hardware installation performance setup system building tech tips tutorial
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    • Forum: Windows Tutorials

  15. VIDEO How to Build a Intel Core i7 System from Start to Finish

    Build a system to last the test of time. In this demonstration, I show you how to install an Intel Core i7 on a Gigabyte GA-X58-A UD5 (Socket LGA1366) with 8GB DDR3 RAM using a CoolerMaster Centurion 534, CoolerMaster 600W Power Supply (PSU), and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120MM Heatpipe...
    • Mike
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    • burnin test computer case coolermaster core i7 ddr3 diy future-proofing gigabyte graphics card heatsink installation intel memory pc performance power supply ssd system build thermal compound windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 How to Upgrade, Repair, Disassemble a DELL Laptop or Notebook

    Repair4Laptop: How to Upgrade, Repair, Disassemble a DELL Laptop or Notebook
    • Adamsappleone
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    • dell disassembly diy instructions laptop notebook repair tips tricks upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  17. VIDEO DIY Airsoft M134 Minigun

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    • reghakr
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    • airsoft diy guns hobby m134 minigun shooting tutorial video weapons
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler

  18. Motorbike PC Mod Is As Fast As It Looks

    Link Removed Modder Link Removed due to 404 Error transformed an actual working motorcycle into an actual working PC, taking it from 70mph to a Core i7 920 CPU. Not to mention those LEDs, which lend it a certain boyracer appeal. The full specs include an EVGA 9800 GTX+ graphics card running...
    • reghakr
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    • case mod core i7 custom pc desktop mod diy fast gamers graphics card innovative led modding motorbike performance ram storage street legal tech industry transformation unique
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Wire ATX Sagitta case to motherboard?

    I bought while in Okinawa, Japan (Oct 2006) an ATX Sagitta case w/ 450W pwr. supply. This is currently for a back-up XP machine (back-up to a Win-7 machine) for which I've recently replaced the mother board (Gigabyte) due to a board failure. I don't know how to hook up the two sets of numerous...
    • OkinawaBob
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    • atx audio case specs connection diy gigabyte hardware motherboard pc build power supply sagitta schematic system repair tech support windows 7 wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  20. Windows 7 show us your rig

    I thought I get the ball rolling on this one. Let's see what your rigs look like. So heres mine. Link Removed due to 404 ErrorLink Removed due to 404 ErrorLink Removed due to 404 Error
    • Jimbo22
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    • aesthetics components display diy gaming rig hardware pc build photography setup showcase
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Hardware