Posts by joes

This is how my ATA IDE controller is setup. This is the only way I could post a attachment http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=93528

This is the setup on my 5660

I am always looking at a laptop replacement, in case my current unit takes a dump. Its to old to repair (except for minor things). I was set on the M6Ne, until I saw that it is no longer being produced. I then set my sights on the...

I have had my 5660 since 11/02. Except for the rear LCD panel cracking near hinges ($40 fix) & the CMOS battery needing replacing (twice), The unit has worked without issue. I use mine as a desktop replacement (never leaves the...

Do a search about this issue. Start herehttp://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=42383 If you don't go through the hassle of backing off the tension on the hinges, you will be replacing the lid again & again.....

Don't know if it means anything...but the liberal\pro business BBB states this, about Sager. http://www.labbb.org/scripts/cgiip.e...ID=3&hAddrID=1

Have you tried a format using Command prompt? Are you running XP? Does dell give you a seperate XP cd? Or a Restoration CD? If you have the XP cd, remove new HD put old HD back in laptop. Boot to XP CD go through the process like you...

did you partition and format both drives?

Quote: Originally Posted by oresteez i just wanted to bump my old problem, since i'm still having a problem, after reimaging at least 3 times since i have the laptop....firewire port just does not recognize any devices...

On the 8790, Under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, do you see Via Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Companion Controller? If so, that is were your problem may be. On my 5660 I also have the 'Via' Controllers and my Nikon 2100 camera...