Posts by syf0n

Quote: Originally Posted by Starcub All the info you'll need for doing this yourself is in your users manual. However, it might be worth it to have them do it and test the system with the new RAM after they replace the...

Quote: Originally Posted by denn_76 that does not sound too good. my baby is creeping up to the 1yr mark.....gasp... Then take some advice from me, as I am now sitting with a very expensive paperweight:...

Also...in terms of RAM upgrades (i have 1GB and want 2 or more), should I be having them do that when I send it back, or doing it myself? I'm fairly adept with upgrading computers, although not usually laptops. I don't have a clue what...

The CPU is fine. The only part which burned is a very small part of the motherboard under the heat sink. The burn marks and melted components measure less than one inch in diameter. Thanks for the input, guys! Looks like I could get...

How do I initiate the replacement process through them? What is the cost of this? I GREATLY appreciate your input and feedback!

My 9860, which I have had for one year and one month, officially crapped itself last night. Part of the motherboard beneath the heat sink literally melted, after catching fire. I am looking for advice on what to do here. Is it...

I managed to solve the problem by using manufacturer update tools for the hard drives. I think it had something to do with XP SP2 updates to the FW400 & FW800 protocols. It would make sense because the other machine I use does not...

Do you know what chipset my machine is or how I can find this out? I want ot update the drivers anyhow...

No, I mean FW800. There are dual FW800 hard drives I use for editing on a bigger workstation, but I am out of town for a few weeks editing on a 9860. The hard drives each have a single FW400 port "just in case". I am using that...

This is a big problem and I need to solve it ASAP so I crossposted... http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=87104 thanks very much to anyone who can help me out!