VGA Keyboard&Mouse

I connected my Inspiron 910 netbook to the Vizio tv with a VGA (RGB) cable and a stereo mini jack cable. It works great. But the cables are strung out across the floor with the netbook with me.
I'm wondering if I can use shorter cables and leave the netbook by the tv and use a wireless keyboard and mouse? And if so, does it need to be laser also? Would this be the combo to use if this can be done with a netbook?
Logitech Wireless Combo MK520
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard-mice-combos/devices/7305
Thank you.....

Reply 1 : VGA Keyboard&Mouse

Range is in a few feet so I move the receiver closer with the supplied cable.

Reply 2 : VGA Keyboard&Mouse

I've decided on trying the Logitech MK520. It's unifying and says long range.
Thank you.

Dell XPS USB 3.0 Issues

I am having random disconnection issues with the 2 USB 3.0 ports on my newly purchased XPS L702X.
It is completely unrelated to the device and occurs at no specific interval and is only recoverable with a reboot.
Based on a Dell Support Forum - XPS 15 - USB 3.0 Problems, this issue has existed since the 1st generation release late 2010 of the current XPS series and appears to affect many users.
Based on feedback, consumers who contact Dell for resolution end up with no resolution despite motherboard/daughterboard replacements.
Also, a Renesas controller driver upgrade or rollback does not cure the issue either.

I am starting this discussion to find others who have encountered this issue as well and have either found a resolution to actually using the 3.0 ports or who may have not yet spoken up... This issue has gone on far too long without resolution and in order to get Dell to take this defect seriously, everyone affected needs to read the forum and take part in the descussion,
Please post any information you have... even if you have an XPS Laptop current model 1st and 2nd generation without 3.0 issues... you too can help find the solution.

Thanks

Reply 1 : Dell XPS USB 3.0 Issues

I've seen this happen for years with no "one thing" being the cause. I have run into folk that think it's a driver or the maker but let me share I have ZERO PROBLEMS with this today.

However I know to look at the various control panels to remove, uncheck power saver settings, change the drive to not spin down (if that's what I want) and a few other things.

Sadly, I've never found it to be one thing. One time it was the same old USB power issue. That is, using a wall wart to power the drive fixed it.

Then again, I run into folk that want Dell to fix it so the wall wart is not required.
Bob

Reply 2 : Dell XPS USB 3.0 Issues

Bob,
What model XPS are you running?
What Renesas driver version/firmare version are you on?
Also if you can list all the settings you changed to get to zero problems, that would be great.... would help the rest of us possibly.

Many of us in the dell forum have already tried setting all the power options etc. that we are aware of as well as a few "suggestions" from Dell.
The issue occurs when you use anything that cannot be powered by a wall wart... ie. mouse, controllers, modems, keyboards, you name it.
A few have reported issues even with powered 3.0 hubs with multiple drives attached... they were unable to use the hubs and had to go with only a single ext. drive per port and depending on the drive used, some still have issues as it appears a few drives will not work with the port.

Most everyone has no issue with the USB 2.0 or eSata/USB 2.0 combo port.

Reply 3 : Dell XPS USB 3.0 Issues

But I'm away from the office for a few weeks.

The drivers are whatever Dell supplied. At the office we never update or chase down new drivers.

But the fail to work USB 3.0 drives are returned as defective. Let the makers eat those.
We learned long ago Dell is not going to change their stuff with work with someone's drive. So we took the easy exit.

I'm sure folk wanted a better answer and for that I apologize.
Bob

LG smart recovery

can anyone please upload your LG smart recovery installer please... so that i can reformat my lgx130 using the recovery hidden partition..

Reply 1 : LG smart recovery

is it same for recovery for all version ? if so maybe i can help you.

Reply 2 : LG smart recovery

i think yes.. the software use by LG is i think the cyberlink power recovery, if you have sir can you kindly upload it for me please so that i can download and test in my unit..

Reply 3 : LG smart recovery

sorry i cant help you, i do not have win7 i have vista

Reply 4 : LG smart recovery

its ok even if its vista.. i will downgrade into vista... can you upload sir.. please

Reply 5 : LG smart recovery

that cant help you if you have win7 in recovery partision, i am sorry but i am afraid of uploding it, then i think its only nordic langues aswell.

Reply 6 : LG smart recovery

Pls upload the LG smart recovery for me

thanks

Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

Looking at replacing my Asus 1005HA netbook with a more powerful but small full laptop.



I have a chance at a HP 2530p 1.86 c2d 4gb 120gb hdd Vista



Any advice on it?



PS I do plan on getting Win7 Ulti 64bit on it within the 1st week.

Reply 1 : Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirian75 Looking at replacing my Asus 1005HA netbook with a more powerful but small full laptop. I have a chance at a HP 2530p 1.86 c2d 4gb 120gb hdd Vista Any advice on it?

If it has a good battery then it's good to go. Can see tips and performance potential in HP Elitebook 2530p Owner's Lounge



Worth also considering a 2730P tablet, which can be had for ~$400 on ebay. No ODD/2.5" caddy but does have a BOE Hydis high-NIT LCD option.

Reply 2 : Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

got a lenovo X200 instead.

Reply 3 : Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirian75 got a lenovo X200 instead.

Another good choice with a faster P8xxx CPU out of the box than the 2530P, a lighter chassis, 3 USB ports, the legendary Lenovo keyboard, x4 DIY ViDock capable, understated looks and 2.5" HDD as standard.



In favor of the 2530P is the touchpad, optical drive, hybrid SSD+HDD capable via ODD caddy (+extra USB port), 13hr 93Whr 9-cell battery option, glammed appearance, modded bios, PLL overclocking and next-day onsite 3yr global warranty.

Reply 4 : Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

I like the unshowy looks of the lenovo

Reply 5 : Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

Quote:

Originally Posted by nando4 (...)unwhitelisted modded bios (...)

It's worth pointing out that there are unwhitelisted modded BIOS available for a variety of Lenovo notebooks, including the X200. You can find them at at The Board Room website - perhaps not based on the most recent BIOS versions but these have all been tested.

Reply 6 : Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

that means I can do what ?

Reply 7 : Looking at a 2nd hand 2530p with a 12m warrenty

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirian75 that means I can do what ?

It means you can plug any expansion card into any mPCIe slot inside the laptop even if the card has not been sanctioned by the manufacturer (i.e. whitelisted). For instance, if you plug a Wifi mPCIe card of other than the original model into one of these laptops, the BIOS will not allow them to either boot or access the card. The "unwhitelist" BIOS mod removes this check and let's you use your mPCIe slots to their full potential.

Dell outlet replacement

Does anyone know how this works? I ordered a laptop from Dell and they shipped it to the wrong address so they are getting a replacement for me.



Now, from what I understand the Dell outlet laptops are already built, I don't see any exact replacements on their website, I'm sure they have other ones not on there website though. Would they try and cut corners? like give me a silver laptop instead of a black one? things like that.



Also, does anyone know long they usually take to ship out a replacement?



It's the Alienware R2 unit in my sig

Reply 1 : Dell outlet replacement

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huuy Does anyone know how this works? I ordered a laptop from Dell and they shipped it to the wrong address so they are getting a replacement for me. Now, from what I understand the Dell outlet laptops are already built, I don't see any exact replacements on their website, I'm sure they have other ones not on there website though. Would they try and cut corners? like give me a silver laptop instead of a black one? things like that. Also, does anyone know long they usually take to ship out a replacement? It's the Alienware R2 unit in my sig

Outlet always is prebuilt (returns, dents, never sent).....and they ship fairly fast.



Are they replacing w/a Outlet or new one? If they are replacing w/a Outlet one..it shouldn't take that long (depending on current stockage), if it is a new one you are getting that could realistically take a few weeks (unless it has been *pushed*). My new replacements have usually take about a month., but as stated if it's another Outlet replacement it shouldn't.



Be in constant contact with them regarding your order status & specs. You should have the replacement specs to view before the order is started for replacement.

Reply 2 : Dell outlet replacement

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cin' Outlet always is prebuilt (returns, dents, never sent).....and they ship fairly fast. Are they replacing w/a Outlet or new one? If they are replacing w/a Outlet one..it shouldn't take that long (depending on current stockage), if it is a new one you are getting that could realistically take a few weeks (unless it has been *pushed*). My new replacements have usually take about a month., but as stated if it's another Outlet replacement it shouldn't. Be in constant contact with them regarding your order status & specs. You should have the replacement specs to view before the order is started for replacement.

Yes, they are replacing an outlet with an outlet. They said it should ship out within 18 days, hopefully it doesn't take the full 18. I just got off the phone with them and they said a specialist will be calling me before they start the replacement process. The R2 is no longer in productions so hopefully I don't have to settle for less.



Thanks for the help.

Reply 3 : Dell outlet replacement

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huuy Yes, they are replacing an outlet with an outlet. They said it should ship out within 18 days, hopefully it doesn't take the full 18. I just got off the phone with them and they said a specialist will be calling me before they start the replacement process. The R2 is no longer in productions so hopefully I don't have to settle for less. Thanks for the help.

I hope not either..you should be getting a replacement "par" what you have/better if they don't.



Make sure you see the specs...I believe they are waiting for something to come in to the specs..that you have. Must not have any stockage right now.

Reply 4 : Dell outlet replacement

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cin' I hope not either..you should be getting a replacement "par" what you have/better if they don't. Make sure you see the specs...I believe they are waiting for something to come in to the specs..that you have. Must not have any stockage right now.

Maybe I'll get an XM.... I don't know why they can't just call up Fedex and tell them to change the shipment. It's still at the terminal, only about 2-3 hours away from me.

Reply 5 : Dell outlet replacement

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huuy Maybe I'll get an XM.... I don't know why they can't just call up Fedex and tell them to change the shipment. It's still at the terminal, only about 2-3 hours away from me.

I understand & it would be easier..but unfortunately Dell has shipping protocols they have to follow.

More D630 questions...

Well I have a few more D630 questions.



1. Can I sway out the 2.2GHz C2D for a 2.4 from a ThinkPad?

2. I now have 667MHz RAM, can I use 800MHz @ full speed or will it down clock?

3. I know I need copper shims for when I update the cooling when I crack this thing open (I have the nvidia IPG, thougth it was an Intel originally), where do I get the shims? Would Microcenter have them in stock?

4. Can the Wifi card be upgraded at all?

5. Does it use SATA1.5 or SATA2?



Also is there an old D630 owners thread? I looked but didn't see one.



EDIT: Found the owners thread.

Reply 1 : More D630 questions...

1. What's the model of the CPUs? If the 2.2GHz is a T7500 and the 2.4GHz is a T8300, that's a downgrade (if T7700, then OK). Clock speed isn't the only spec to compare.



2. 667MHz, I have 800MHz memory in my D630 and it shows 667MHz in BIOS.



3. Interestingly, my D630 came with a thin copper plate on the GPU from the factory. After changing the CPU thermal grease, the GPU temperatures are usually around 140F, so I haven't bothered about it. If heat from the CPU dissipates faster, it seems to help with GPU temperatures.



4. What card do you have? If it's Intel 3945 or 4965, I wouldn't bother.



5. SATA-300, 3Gbps.

Reply 2 : More D630 questions...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin24k 1. What's the model of the CPUs? If the 2.2GHz is a T7500 and the 2.4GHz is a T8300, that's a downgrade (if T7700, then OK). Clock speed isn't the only spec to compare. 2. 667MHz, I have 800MHz memory in my D630 and it shows 667MHz in BIOS. 3. Interestingly, my D630 came with a thin copper plate on the GPU from the factory. After changing the CPU thermal grease, the GPU temperatures are usually around 140F, so I haven't bothered about it. If heat from the CPU dissipates faster, it seems to help with GPU temperatures. 4. What card do you have? If it's Intel 3945 or 4965, I wouldn't bother. 5. SATA-300, 3Gbps.

1. It is a T7700.

2. Thanks I won't bother then.

3. I'll have to check into that, was your one of the later models? Dell may have changed that along the line.

4. I have the 3945, Guess I'll leave it untill I need N then.

5. Thanks looks liek my SSD will be a good match.



One more question. Is thre any use for the Intel Turbo memory? There is one for $13 on Aamzon but not sure what it really does or if there is enough gain for it to matter.





Thanks for your help.

Reply 3 : More D630 questions...

1. Go ahead! Be sure to apply a thin layer of Arctic Silver 5 on the T7700. I use tape to mask the CPU and a clean gift card to spread the grease. You'll want to get it as thin as possible but without any exposed surfaces.



3. Mine is a later model from April 2008.



As for the Intel FCM, it's pretty much useless unless you don't have a lot of RAM (less than 2GB). I wouldn't bother.

Reply 4 : More D630 questions...

Hmm maybe I can use that port for a SSD then.



SSD,Solid State Disk,KingSpec SSD,Solid Hard Drives

Opening up Samsung r480

Lately my notebook has been getting quite hot so I've been looking at a couple solutions to lower its GPU and CPU temperatures.

The heat coming out of the vent on the top left side of the notebook is REALLY hot...



My GPU and CPU temps have been reaching 90~93 degrees Celsius when I play games mostly, like Bullestorm, TF2, SC2.



I was thinking about getting a laptop cooler but I think a better idea would be to clean the fan first.



I tried to open it up but I just couldn't figure out how to get to the fan!

I took out all the screws on the bottom but I have no idea how to get access to the fan, is it even possible?



When I took the battery out I could see a small portion of the fan and it was REALLY dusty, it was caked in dust. I want to blow it out but I don't want to blow the dust into the notebook...



Has anyone tried this and succeeded or any tips?