Posts by Southwestwall

AW usually disable onboard graphics when 3D hardware is installed, it has generally been an either / or choice.

@ cruiswithherman: If the work done under warranty isn't satisfactory, you may well still be covered to have the job completed properly, as it isn't a new fault. Just remember to be diplomatic about it though.

Thanks for the heads up about no warranty seals getting broken. My 9890 is running plenty cool still and the fans are clean, so I don't plan to do any deeper maintenance on it just yet. Just remember though everybody, people who are...

Your optical drive may be reverting to PIO mode - its a common Win XP problem. http://winhlp.com/WxDMA.htm http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device...e/IDE-DMA.mspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817472/

Most modern drives have S.M.A.R.T. - Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology, which records critical HD operating data. The parameters recorded by SMART can be read with a viewer - there's a simple free one...

The vital spec of the PSU is its maximum rated power output. My Rock XTi [9890] PSU is rated for 220W - 20VDC 11A. If the maximum output isn't high enough, it can lead to performance problems at full load and possible PSU...

From mobile-support.net, a UK support company for D900T based laptops ... Quote: Memory Card Reader The SD (Secure Digital) card reader bay in this notebook is limited to reading cards of capacity no greater than 1GB. Larger...

Good ideas, but lots of warranty voiding disassembly tips there though.

http://www.notebookforums.com/post23...ml#post2376240 I've had a Targus Podium Stand for some time, which I've used for 3 laptops now. Its nothing fancy but it is portable and adaptable. Deciding to go for a cooler would be...

I just noticed this while browsing: http://www.notebookforums.com/thread168272.html Sager are fitting 9890 mainboards to 9860s as replacement parts, so there is an enlightening start ... they do fit in the chassis without any...