Podnutz Daily #210 - Live With The Techie Geek

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Steve is joined by Russ Wenner of The Techie Geek Podcast

Running time: 53:18
Added: 28 Dec 2009

Computers worked on:

  • HP DV6000 laptop: touchpad buttons missing, HP replacement price for the palmrest assembly was $100, but Russ got it for under $30, used on ebay. Russ used Steve's laptop Videos to help with the disassembly, the laptop later came back with a broken screen and currently has a screen on order for approximately $80 from dvdsuper999 on ebay
  • HP Pavilion clogged with malware, trying to avoid a full re-install

Topics discussed:

Voicemails/Emails:

  • GFIMax, formally hounddog, remotely monitors networks
  • Problems with computer after installing printer driver, Steve and Russ recommend a system restore
  • More discussion on the DV6000 solder flow problem
  • Acer 9300 laptop with start-up problems, Steve says try booting with Knoppix or the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows to isolate to the hard-drive
  • Why some universal charges may not work with some notebooks as a result of the manufacturers proprietary charger
  • Using retail and OEM CD's for resinstalling Windows XP on computers using the Windows COA in the computers case
  • Ongoing service contracts with business

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Steve reminds you about his Laptop Repair Videos specially priced at $54.95

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Music provided by Evan King
Notes by Mike Evans at datamike.net