Posts by dealy663

Hi I installed a new inverter today and it didn't make any difference. So I guess I'm going to order a new backlight. They are pretty cheap so I don't mind that part. But I haven't seen anything on how to actually remove the old one,...

Yes I can see the images on the screen if a bright light is shined on it. So how do you know if it is the inverter or the backlight that is the problem?

Hi, I have a 3 year old e1405 that my niece uses. I guess she's kinda hard on computers. Last week the screen backlight started flickering on/off sometimes. Now it is completely off. The computer seems like it is fine otherwise. I've...

Hi I just got an Inspiron 14 (1440) a couple of weeks ago. The top cover is plastic that doesn't look like it will stand up to much use without getting light scratches in it. Does anyone know of a skin or InvisibleShield type product...

I didn't think that Dell's business computers would offer any differences. The E6400 does look like it has everything I'm looking for. Do they let none businesses purchase the Lattitude computers?

Hi everyone, I currently have a Dell e1405 which has served me very well, but its time for a new computer (mostly because my eldest child needs one of her own). So I've decided that I'll get myself a new powerful machine, and give her...

This is exactly the same project you're thinking of. Its led by Nicholas Negrponte of MIT. There is a pull crank available for it, along with a solar blanket and some other human powered source. The project has just evolved some since...

For the next two weeks the One Laptop Per Child project is offering its Give 1 Get 1 program to people in the USA. In order to help the project get off the ground Americans can either donate a laptop by contributing $200, or buy a...

Hi, I got some ram to upgrade my e1405 from 1 to 2 GB. They are nanya elixir DDR2 PC5300 SODIMMS. You can see them here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...947788-8081735 The memory that I pulled out of my e1405 was also from...

Hi, I have an e1405 that is about 1 year old. It is starting to show signs of wear on the palmrest. Is there anything to protect this area, something like a skinit for the palm rest area. I guess I would prefer something clear. Any...