Nice guide, Obmij. I agree with you regarding the design flaw. In new condition, the laptops can be ran hard without overheating, but as soon as they get any dust build up, the temps go up. I do my M1710 every three to four months.
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When I was having a hard time finding a service manual or any tech details with Google, I was expecting problems. What really makes me laugh is the install time. I can not think of another OS that installs that quickly and smoothly.
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I was recently given a Gateway 200ARC with some missing pieces. I got it together and installed 8.10
Much to my surprise, 45 min. later, I was checking my email. Everything works, including the Fn keys. I had to install a couple of...
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Originally Posted by dougadamsfan
You see the GPS signal is sent to a sniper who locates the machine and puts a bullet first into the HDD, then another into the CPU and finally through the LCD.
Now that...
It could be that they want to be sure there will be no problems with the WC tech in the real world. If there are problems, it is cheaper to replace (on warranty) low-end parts.