Posts by mdweaver7485

I have a 4650 with an LG GSA4082n drive DVDRW-DL it is known to have problems with the faster media. I reccomend getting a generic slimline drive off of Newegg. They then fit into the adapter provided by Acer so that they match the feel...

I perosonally am not satisfied with the one I have. Everything worked great for the first 8 months. Then I had constant power failures (caused by a heat issue) at the same time my DVD burner failed. I cant burn any DVD and I cant burn...

I had this problem too. First take out the notebook battery and disconnect the power. Then reconnect everything and repower on. Then roll back to the 1.80D bios I have not had any major issues since doing this.

Quote: Originally Posted by mdweaver7485 I just sent in a 4650 (same driver set as 4150) they found problems with the heat sink. Also try blowing out your fans. I had also found a dust ball. They suck up dust like the...

I have a 4650 (Same basic Computer) and sent the unit in to Acer once and they couldnt find anything. So I sent it in again, this for 4 weeks to have it fixed. They said that the heat sink wasnt set properly. Also try dusting out your...

No doubt that Acer makes some of the best laptops looking at specifications for the cost. And it might be that I had a strech of bad luck in the engineering, but there seems to be many issues related to this particular line of laptops...

I just sent in a 4650 (same driver set as 4150) they found problems with the heat sink. Also try blowing out your fans. I had also found a dust ball. They suck up dust like the dickens.

@morphius Ill agree with you on the specs but as far as the engineering over the life of the laptop and the support for them...dont go acer August 3, 2005 - Purchased Travel Mate 4652 from NewEgg.com March 2006 - While...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mattrix Acer have really good support. My hats off to them. I beg to differ August 3, 2005 - Purchased Travel Mate 4652 from NewEgg.com March 2006 - While attempting to convert...

I must concur with the statements regarding Acer's poor support. They lost me and the Casino I work for as customers. Here's my story. August 3, 2005 - Purchased Travel Mate 4652 from NewEgg.com March 2006 - While attempting to...