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Discussions about replacement parts on WindowsForum.com cover hardware repairs for speakers and PCs. One thread seeks advice on replacing a faulty potentiometer in Creative speakers for volume control, noting that the manufacturer does not sell the part. Another thread troubleshoots intermittent black screen after POST, exploring replacement of power supply and SATA cables as potential fixes. These posts reflect common DIY repair scenarios where users need to source and install replacement components for audio equipment and desktop computers.
  1. seekermeister

    Windows 7 DIY Speaker Volume Control Repair: Seeking Advice on Potentiometer Replacement Solutions

    I have a pair of speakers like these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RNOHDU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER On which the power/volume control on the right side of the primary speaker no longer works...that is that it no longer works for volume, but still works...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • audio audio equipment contact cleaner cost effective creative speakers diy electronics drill modifications electronics fix low hum pcb repair potentiometer power switch replacement parts soldering sound issues sound quality speaker repair speaker upgrade volume control
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Computing
  2. O

    Windows 7 Black screen after POST

    Immediately after POST the screen goes black and flickers a little. It's an intermittent problem, once in a while I can get the computer to power on completely with no problems, but it's very rare. If it does power on completely, it has no problems after that, I've completely reinstalled windows...
    • Oneris
    • Thread
    • antec truepower athlon 3000+ bios settings black screen computer boot flickering gaming graphics card hardware intermittent motherboard post power supply ram reinstall replacement parts sata cable troubleshooting western digital windows 7
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support