Podnutz Daily #88 - Interesting Power Jack

Listen Here: pnd088.mp3


What makes for an interesting power jack repair?
- how to test for a power jack problem
- this pc passed all of my tests
- listen for the solution (requires soldering)
- will be in the video


Third party AC adapters and their interchangeable tips:
Sometimes those tips break or get loosened from the adapter.


Call came into the shop from Universe Point:
As a computer repair shop, I can sell my customers backup storage
through this company and their software, much like Carbonite
So I could provide a backup service to my customers.


Leaf blower contest emails:
Bob says
Email in your worst day as a computer tech.
Jeff says
Send in your repair experience stories.
CitizenX says
Send a picture of the dirtiest computer you have ever worked on.

Steve begs us to send him dirty pictures!
You won't win the contest, he just wants to see them
(grin/jest: He left himself wide open on that one.)

Vote on the contest:
Do you want worst day as a computer tech?
Do you want repair experience stories?
Let me know.


Email from Lana:
Task bar icons are missing! Looking for suggestions!
I offer some suggestions like searching Kellys Korner


Email from Mark:
Latitude D510 battery died & power cord no longer gives power.
Check power cord. Troubleshoot the power jack.


Email from Bob:
MS Virtual PC 2007


Live call from Nebben:
Adobe Reader vulnerabilities - watch for these patches.
Alternative to Adobe Reader is Foxit Reader


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