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EXTERNAL HDD Problem

euphoria92 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:07:30 +0800

I have an external Toshiba HDD. I use a Macbook Air EL Capitan Mac OS.

Recently my friend plugged my HDD to her Mac Air. Then apparently she yanked it before it was ready to be ejected. Since then my HDD cannot be detected by my Mac or by Windows desktop. There's a clicking sound when you plug it in and I know people are going to say it's dead already.

BUT when I check Device Manager on Windows, the Toshiba HDD is detected and registered as Working Properly. Even the "Safely Remove Hardware" is activated when it is plugged in.

But I cant access the HDD itself.

Please help. The HDD is my backup from my old broken laptop so it's important.

Exteral Hard Drive Undetectable

euphoria92 — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:01:14 +0800

I have a Fujitsu 500GB external hard drive. Recently, when I plug it in the laptop, it is not detectable and doesn't light up. Tried on a different laptop, same problem. But it doesn't give out a beeping sound just silence and unresponsive. Not the cable problem as I've tried a different cable and it still doesn't work. It never fell either, always in its casing.

1. How to solve this issue?
2. If my HD is dead, is the data recoverable somehow?

Where to find custom Macbook decal?

euphoria92 — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 14:09:07 +0800

Anyone knows where I can find a place that can do a good quality custom Macbook decal? I'm looking for something like this, Tardis decal but not willing to buy from overseas ecause the shipping costs will be higher than the cost of the actual decal.

Anyone knows where I can get one locally?

SOLD - Used Dell N4030 (really cheap!)

euphoria92 — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 23:32:40 +0800

Item(s): Black Dell N4030

Description:

- Windows 7 Ultimate
- 14.0" display
- 2.00GB RAM
- Intel ® iCore ™ i.3 CPU @ 2.27Ghz
- 64 bit OS
-Genuine Microsoft Office

Package includes: Laptop, Charger and Purple Soft Carrying Case (NO BOX)

Price: RM300

Warranty:None

Dealing method:COD Bangi/Kajang/Putrajaya/KL Sentral/Masjid Jamek

Location of seller: Bangi

Contact method/details:PM

Age of item: 5 years

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Item(s) conditions: Slightly worn but in good condition 6/10

Picture: See attached

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Reason for sale: Have another laptop, no longer using this one

Chambering advice

euphoria92 — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:19:48 +0800

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Lenovo G580 - Bottom Casing dented

euphoria92 — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 21:04:56 +0800

So I have a Lenovo G580 that's nearly a year old. My warranty will expire in January I think. I recently discovered that my cooling vent casing, where there are the black grilles, are slightly cracked/bent. Even the grilles of the fan inside look bent.

So Im not saying this isn't my fault - physical damages don't occur spontaneously.

My question is, is it possible if I go to Digital Mall and have them fix it for me? Are there any shops that do hardware replacement like this? I am assuming I no longer have warranty so I have to pay, can anyone give me an approx quotation for a back casing and fan for my laptop?

I emailed Lenovo but they can only get back next week I just want some other feedback.

Thanks

Edit to include picture

Anyone know if this is available locally?

euphoria92 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:33:52 +0800

I saw this on Amazon Air Fi Runaway for around $62 and was tempted to buy but the postage was ridiculous and it made the total wayy above my budget (I'm still a student have to be frugal) but honestly this headset ticks most of my boxes.

I am now looking for alternative (cheaper) options locally but at the same time just curious if anyone has seen this particular brand in Malaysia. Maybe the price will be *slightly* affordable. I looked through some threads and while a lot of brands are mentioned not much on Meelectronic products.

Why can't my Chrome save PDF?

euphoria92 — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:19:22 +0800

Chrome Version (type about:9.0.59719):
Operating System (Windows 7):
Extensions (type Chrome:Adobe Reader XI ):

I recently bought a new laptop with pre-installed Chrome. Version stated above.

However, when I open a PDF file, the option to save it was not given. Refer attachment 1. There was the icon to zoom in and out but no icon to print or save.

I opened the site on Firefox and had the option to print and save. Refer attachment 2.

How can I fix this?

Install Microsoft Office 2010 if OS not genuine?

euphoria92 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:49:49 +0800

Planning to sell two of my genuine Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student product key license. Was asked my my sister's friend that her Windows OS is not genuine so is it possible if she wants to install the Microsoft Office?

Recommendation for laptop please - quite URGENT =)

euphoria92 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:43:29 +0800

Just want to ask experienced forumers here on suggestions for a new laptop. I'm currently on semester break and will be going back to uni next week and back to uni means more laptop usage so just want to get a better lappy.

Current laptop is Dell N4030. Bought in 2010. It has served me well or at least good enough. Within the 1 year warranty, already serviced fan once, change fan once and change battery once. Best experience with Dell is the Warranty definitely- fast and efficient.

Problems : Right now usage very slugginsh and lagging. Can't even open Chrome or Mozilla without it crashing within a couple minutes. Had to use IE which I hate. Overheating problem!! Really2 don't like this one. My sister has been using her old Dell Inspiron for about 5 years it still works better than mine! Also battery problems - need constant charging and now alert pops up asking me to replace battery. Thing is even from the start my lappy battery life 1hr 30 min max...SO SAD! even after change new battery during warranty, it was the same.

So here are my desired specs so hope you guys can suggest some good lappys not much of a techie so not asking for too much.

1. 4GB RAM i5/i7 Intel Core
2. GOOD BATTERY LIFE!! (at least 2-3 hours sufficient for me)
3. Not too much overheating problems- I know most lappy these days hv this prob but I want lappys with less chronic problem
4. Good warranty service - Best I heard and experience Dell, would like to try Asus but just read the thread on awful warranty service
5. Lightweight
6. Price RM2500 max (still student lorr..)
7. Screen preferably 14'' but not less than 10''-12'' essentially means NOT A NETBOOK
8. with DVD player

i think that's all. any brand welcome. if I can think of anymore will post later.

thanks!

CPUID Hardware Monitor reading

euphoria92 — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:37:53 +0800

Just wondering and to be sure...when we use CPUID monitor to check temp, which value should we look at?

Max, min or value?

Pls don't think this is a stupid Q or anything

Yes another problem from me...HELP PLEASE!

euphoria92 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:58:27 +0800

Just posted a question about my Dell N4030's overheating-doesn't seem to be getting responses..but please check it out!

Here's something else that has come up.

My sister was using internet on Lenovo B450 laptop from our home wireless.

She didn't have any problem, when she passed it on t my bro for use, Suddenly (yes, at that exact moment) the wireless could not be connected.

The switch was turned on but the light indicating wireless connection was not lit.

But our router was turned on.

My laptop can connect (I am using it now)

What happened??? How did it suddenly disconnect itself????

Help Please!

Laptop Temperature, is this normal? Dell N4030

euphoria92 — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:25:51 +0800

I have a Dell N4030 running a Win 7 OS and Intel® Core™ i3 CPU M 350 @ 2.27GHz.

I just downloaded SpeedFan to monitor my laptop temp because sometimes it can feel a bit too warm for my liking.

I left it on idle for 10 min and this is the reading

Laptop wont startup! Help Lost. Lenovo B450

euphoria92 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:26:20 +0800

I have lenovo B450 with Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

Warranty expires in August.

I reformatted it a couple days ago (no real issue, just wanted it to go back to factory settings) used again, it was fine.

Just now tried to turn on, it will not go past microsoft windows logo. it freezes then says will uses startup repair.

after waiting, it said startup repair cannot automatically fix.

read on internet, said it may be hard drive failure.

not tech savvy, so dont want to do anything, i think i want to send it to fix.

should i go straight to lenovoe service centre or if the problem can be fixed with reformat, can i just send it to local computer shop?

please help!!! soo frustrated. what is the problem really and what should i do?

btw, using another laptop right now.