Computer Takes 6, 7 Minutes To Open
Replies: 11 | Post Date: October 15th, 2006, 01:52 AM | User: Adela | Forums: discussions.hardwarecentral.comMy monitor that came with my win98 dell computer, takes now about 6 or 7 minutes to open. I upgraded to winxp, it now takes about about 4 or 5 minutes. Someone suggested to test and find out if it's the monitor or the computer. I borrowed a laptop but didn't know how to do it. A kind person suggested the following:
"Right click on the screen, choose properties/settings/advanced, look for your graphic card or video card then you should see the 2 icons for the 2 monitors. Switch over to the main monitor from there by clicking on the monitor icon at the rear of the two and dragging it to the front. " I followed the above but didn't see any "graphic card or video card" so i'm stuck now.
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Posted On: 24-01-2007, 03:10 PM . View 8 Replies .
How To Open Compaq Laptop ?
I finally have to open my laptop to extremely high temperatures and dirt. My laptop's exact model is presario 1500, but i guess opening method will be similar for same chassises'
I removed all the screws on the bottom and the front (side where it opens) opens at least, but the back part does not seem to open easily.
Posted On: February 11th, 2005, 02:25 AM . View 10 Replies .
I finally have to open my laptop to extremely high temperatures and dirt. My laptop's exact model is presario 1500, but i guess opening method will be similar for same chassises'
I removed all the screws on the bottom and the front (side where it opens) opens at least, but the back part does not seem to open easily.
Posted On: February 11th, 2005, 02:25 AM . View 10 Replies .