Posts by Djembe

For anyone interested, the netbook still lives and sees occasional use. While it has never had any hardware problems, the processor is so slow that it was lagging horribly in Windows 7, even after I installed an SSD. And if you're...

Quote:Originally Posted by sotomo Not sure if that counts because I do not think the s500c is considered a gaming notebook.  I guess that's what the G in g-series means? It's just strange.  I'm not sure where to ask the most basic...

If you have a Windows 7 disc, you can choose to repair the operating system, which should reinstall explorer

Swapping out a notebook screen can be a complicated procedure. You want to make sure the replacement screen has the same type of connector as the original screen, and since you're changing the lamp type, you may need to swap out the...

Hi Spiky

Did you try cleaning under the keys? It sounds like there might be something causing the key to stick.

The big question for your system is whether it supports the MXM standard for upgradeable graphics cards. The screw spots are the same, but the connector portion is shorter for your card than the MXM standard. As I see it, you have a...

It looks like you can get one from Amazon for around $260. Link here

I'd also advise opening the system to clean out any dust buildup.

In order of questions asked: 1.) The most reliable SSDs tend to be the oldest. SSDs that have been released for a while are going to have firmware fixes that typically make them much less prone to catastrophic accidents than when the...