Posts by ViolatorX

How does shipping 3.27 million notebooks help increase the market share? Don't people actually have to buy them for that to happen? They can have millions of machines in stores, but it doesn't mean anything if no one buys them. ...

Sounds like either the backlight inverter or the backlight itself has died or a connection came loose. The first thing I would do is close and open the screen a few times to see if the backlight switch may be stuck. Next, open up...

You are referring to the CL56, which is/was a very popular notebook around here. I have seen quite a few discussions based around the ATI powerplay support in the machine and none have ended with a definative answer. Compal never...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonny Thrice really? why? and where did you figure that out?! I'll try it ASAP! I have the CL56, which is exactly the same as your machine except mine has a Dothan CPU and a Radeon...

With 2 GB of RAM, you barely need any page file at all. 2gb min and 4gb max is way overkill. It is recommened to set the min/max at the same value, so there is dedicated space for it at all times. I would set your page file to...

You need to install/Reinstall the EZ button software in order to get the wireless card to work. You can find it on this page along with all other drivers for your machine.

Quote: Originally Posted by brettdotcom14 thanks but i dont really know how to get to the keyboard...i guess ill just unscrew everything and look for it...unless anyone knows a link that can show me how to get to it?...

First thing I would do is loosen the screws holding the keyboard, then push down on the middle to make it level, then tighten them. That should keep the keyboard from flexing in most cases. If that doesn't work, you could try...

There isn't much you can do to prevent the interference apart from building an EM shield around the microwave. You may be able to minimize the effects by avoiding to have the router and PC in line of the microwave. That may or may not...

I have always used the advice given on that site and so far I have had great luck with batteries. Whenever I am on AC for an extended period of time, I take the battery out of my laptop and store it in a cool place (if possible). I...