Posts by JohnJSal

Hi everyone. Been a while since I was here, but suddenly a new problem is occurring. It only started happening a few days ago, and has happened maybe 5 or so times (two in a row just now). Anyway, when I start up or reset my computer,...

Hi everyone. I'm interested in trying out Linux, and I've more or less decided on SuSE 10.0, but I've read that sometimes Linux doesn't play well with laptops, so I was wondering if anyone knows how well (or poorly) it might run on an...

Quote: Originally Posted by sakor1 Press F12 at the load screen and make sure you boot from primary HD. Stu Actually, I think F2 was what I needed. I went to the screen where you can set up the boot order,...

Hi all. I just got an iPod and I noticed that when I turn on my computer with the iPod plugged in, it freezes at the BIOS load screen. I asked around about this and apparently it does this because the computer is trying to boot from the...

Quote: Originally Posted by DELL-Machina It wouldnt be a windows related error would it? When i had the 8600 back when all these new problems came out I was practically looking for problems of any kind and I NEVER...

Quote: Originally Posted by gmnstrunr37 My fan definitely still comes on... I think I should have kept the old processor and the new heatsink, but no way of telling prior to installation. I don't know. Like I...

Quote: Originally Posted by gmnstrunr37 John, I apologize for spotting this thread too late. I am not in the US now and don't periodically check all my forums (too many bookmarks I don't remember). Long story. In any...

Quote: Originally Posted by asadmalik87 lol he probably knows what hes doing, if he screws anything up then its dells fault and you will probably get a new laptop/replacement/repaired He's just there to replace...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kakarot it actually doesn't make a difference.. your safe. I have no vent holes on the bottem and thank god i don't! I'm always covering it in some way. lol Thanks, that's good to...

Quote: Originally Posted by WeeB but it might not be getting as good air flow as it was before I know, that's why I ask. The guy said that the other vents are the main ones anyway, and of course Dell will say...