Posts by stagger

Quote: Originally Posted by JL6speed Why are u hating on the HP section of the forum? And if HP was THAT bad, what brand would ur smart@$$ recommend? I've been thru 2 HP laptops and I havn't had any issues w/...

My advice... DON'T DO IT!!! Find another brand!

http://www.notebookforums.com/thread155299.html

Have HPzv5000. Had the AC Jack problem. Got the All In One Cable so that is by passed. Also has cool mat. Running WinXP. Computer naked, just WinXp, Firefox and a couple of other programs. Problem: Computer just shuts down after...

Here is a link to a thread that will help you.... I suggest sending it to IKenFixit! http://www.notebookforums.com/thread155299.html

With the help of IKenFixit Vern and I have been able to get out computers back up and running. I, however, had a problem with my touch pad not working after I put it back together. Of course my first thought went to something inside...

Quote: Originally Posted by usapatriot You glued your processor to your heatsink? Well it wasn't exactly "Glue" as in school glue...lol. It was "Silicone Base-Heatsink Compound"

OK guys. Took computer back apart and removed the processor from the heatsink. Turned the locking screw on where the processor plugs in and put the processor in and pushed. Yep, it clicked better this time. Even though I had turned...

Quote: Originally Posted by Vern1980 That was it! I locked the CPU in, put in some RAM, and viola, bootup! Thank you so much Ikenfixit! I would have never even thought of checking for that lock. Give it a try Stagger,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Vern1980 Really? When I removed the cpu, it did come off with the heatsink. I will try and unlock the socket tonight. Trying to install into a locked socket won't damage the cpu pins, would...