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Sorry for the total nOOB question, but I have been so happy with my M6805 for the last 3 years that I was absent from here and totally missed what happened evolutionwise... Are there machines now from Gateway/emachines that match the...
I must have removed or disabled something (but I can't find what) that enables LCD brightness control using Fn/F6-F7 keys. Any ideas? I thought I looked in the usual places. (Machine is a new A215-S4697) Thanks! Dave
hi denb - No worries, I got the whole thing torn down now for cleaning, including the LCD frame (to fix the flicker problem). I know the drive is simple - pulls right out after you remove the two chrome screws underneath. This so...
Quote: Originally Posted by denb45 I found one for your emachines M6805 notebook ...or, he may be able to find something else that fits your needs Thanks denb - I finally bought the drive you found for...
Quote: Originally Posted by visionary811 ....turn the book upside down, open the wifi cover and unplug the antennas? Duh! Too simple. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks! I just ordered the new...
"...to replace just the optical drive, u really do not need to take the whole thing apart" I know that. I already pulled the CD-RW, but the whole machine is full of dirt and dust and probably ready to overheat. Needs a good...
Well, whatever they are, they're short and they're a pain in the butt! Dave
OK, I've got the thing apart without breaking or scratching any plastic or losing any screws. Trouble is, the three main parts - LCD/lid, top deck, and bottom case/motherboard - are still tied together by a pair of shielded cables that...
Quote: Originally Posted by qhn no "could be" - it is simply is a darned good machine. Throw any OS'es at it, and it will make minced meat out of them cheers ... Yeah, I know it is! I meant...
Quote: Originally Posted by stulaser Well, I got a Toshiba at one of the local retailers on the weekend specials... Bad idea, turns out, the model we picked was a total LEMON and Toshiba knew it. How do...
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