Posts by aussie

I still contend the 8890 was Clevo/Sager's finest laptop. My two are still going strong three years after purchase (Sep 2003). Would I buy another Sager - yes but I would do my homework first. Check thermal issues, case design,...

hate to smash the party guys but a 8790 kit will not fit the 8890. This is the bracket for an 8890 2nd drive bay. Associated carrier: and the connector bridge with associated adaptor circuit board: I suggest...

Sorry to hear you had that sort of drama. Also note to phubar: make sure data backed up on a daily basis...

hard to find syke30. you might keep an eye out on ebay - sometimes people part out old 88xx series laptops.

because he can...

Ask, and ye shall receive. Best news I have had since buying my first Sager Welcome back to the big bad world of business.

Just to add more confusion to the thread, I consistently get flicker when playing games at less than native resolution on my 8890's (1280 x 1024). It is totally repeatable. If the game plays at anything but 1280 x 1024, I get a...

Segates are 5 year warranty Toshiba's original warranty was only 1 year. Which seems to match their life span in my experience (not just with Sagers but with a lot of other equipment with Toshiba disks in them). My recommendation...

gremlins???

CPU is accessed via a cover under the laptop. 3 screws hold the cover in place. Below the cover you will find the heatsink which is held in place by 4 spring loaded screws. Carefully remove those screws. They will not bounce out but...