Changing the PCI Wireless Card in an Apple Laptop

February 18, 2009 by techie03 · 1 Comment
Filed under: Laptop Repair Tips 

With older models of Apple laptops, in this case the Pro Core Duo, have a disadvantage as they have an 802.11g laptop wireless card. To get the best performance in both g and n wireless environments an upgrade to the 802.11n card is almost a necessity. First, as always, disconnect the laptop from the power [...]

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Common Laptop CD/DVD Problems

February 18, 2009 by Nick201 · 12 Comments
Filed under: Laptop Repair Tips 

Virtually every person using a computer will at some point encounter DVD and CD reading issues with their computer, for both desktop and laptop users. All DVD/CD players operate with the same mechanism and are all subject to similar flaws and minor problems. Like all mechanical devices these devices have a life span, and once [...]

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Solid State Hard Drive Technology Review

February 18, 2009 by TimK · Leave a Comment
Filed under: General Computer Topics 

Solid state technology is composed of non moving semiconductor components, as opposed to electromechanical devices such as magnetic hard drives that rely upon moving read/write heads to store and retrieve data. Solid state hard drives (SSDs) have a low access time and run quieter than existing hard drives due to the lack of moving parts; [...]

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