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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 10:20pm On Dec 23, 2018 |
jonextee: Hello. If this happens only when you attempt to turn on the Wi-Fi, please back up your files to an external storage ASAP. Next perform a system restore. System restore takes your system back to a point where things were still cool. This is called a "restore point". If that doesn't fix it - highly unlikely, then a clean install should. Thereafter, appropriate drivers should be installed. A good anti-makware should be installed aswell. *Cheers* |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by samobaba4u(m): 12:15am On Dec 24, 2018 |
someone help please I was watching films on my laptop and the screen went blank as in white. since then it has been like that even when I switched it off and on again, it is still blank. engineer in the house, over to you. what do you think happened to it and what's the solution? thanks |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 7:11am On Dec 24, 2018 |
samobaba4u: Hi. There can only be 2 possibilities. 1. Screen- the screen has gon bad. 2. Flex- the flex has gone bad It's is likely more of number 1 than number 2. Be sure not to keep turning your system on/off every time...this will save your hard disk a lot of pain. *Cheers* 1 Like |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by whatmoreng: 7:32am On Dec 24, 2018 |
Razak5:Thanks for your reply. Yeah, the only way is to get the get the software again. Thanks man. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by AmeLonRo(m): 9:59am On Dec 25, 2018 |
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by samobaba4u(m): 8:31pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Razak5: Thanks and God bless. I will take it to village |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by 4Mea: 11:22pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Razak5:Thank you very much for the reply I just saw it,I will give u a feedback after observing to do as u have said ![]() ![]() |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 12:32pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
So guys I have a problem. I gave my laptop to a repair guy some time ago only for me to get it back and discovered that the laptop was still not working. Before I gave it to the guy to repair it was not switching on or charging at all but after I collected it back it switches on and charges but it doesn't boot. So I decided to open it up to see what the problem was only to discover that the HDD inside is not mine, it belonged to a HP laptop. I tried going back to the guy several times but the summary of the entire story is that I can't get back my drive again. So I want to ask, is it possible for me to delete the firmware on the HP drive and install that for an Asus on it? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by airsaylongcon: 1:23pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
Arthurity1: Yep. You'd need to figure out how to configure your laptop to boot from USB or CD/DVD. Then write whatever OS you want on the USB or DVD and boot and install. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 2:45pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
airsaylongcon: I'm sorry, do you mean firmware version or windows os? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 3:22pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
Arthurity1: Hello. Two key points: 1. The computer powers on and displays. 2. The computer refuses to boot. First of all, All SATA 2.5" Hard drives are the same irrespective of which laptop that's going to be using it. As an analogy, your phone's SD card can work on any other phone as long as the card can be recognised. SD card of that size are the same everywhere. What differs is the capacity. So the hard drive is just a storage device that can written from/to. If an operating system was written to the hard disk while it was on the Hp PC, there is a high chance that the OS will not work on your Asus PC. Hence, you will need to write another OS onto the HDD while it's in your Asus PC. After which you will be able to boot successfully. To achieve this you will require a Windows installation media.(Flash drive or DVD). *Cheers* HDD- Hard Disk OS- Operating System Windows installation media refers to a DVD or flash drive that has a copy of windows OS of your choice |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 3:31pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
Razak5:So I'd have to delete the contents of the drive, load a new firmware into the drive then install a new os? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by airsaylongcon: 3:43pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
Arthurity1: Windows OS. The firmware isn't written on the HDD |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 3:49pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
airsaylongcon:Where is it then written? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 5:18pm On Dec 26, 2018 |
Arthurity1: The firm ware is different from the OS. Common definition: Firmware is data that is stored on a computer or other hardware device's read-only memory (ROM) that provides instruction on how that device should operate. The firmware is the reason why your computer powers.on and recognise every device ...it's the reason why it even displays ... The operating system serves a the interface between the human (you) and the computer. Win 7, Win8 or Win 10 or Mac OS or Linux or even DOS are mere channels that enable communication between Man and computer. *Big ups* ![]() |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 12:04am On Dec 27, 2018 |
Razak5:Please could you give me a step by step instruction on how to fix my problem. When and how to install the windows os and the BIOS firmware |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 12:13am On Dec 27, 2018 |
Razak5:Then what of the BIOS? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 8:31am On Dec 27, 2018 |
Arthurity1: Ahhhh ![]() ![]() Yes, BIOS - B-asic I-nput O-utput S-ystem does have a firmware that controls the recognition of peripherals. Same can be said of the CPU micro controllers that also carry a firmware this sending out instructions on how the CPU should work. The step by step guide. 1. Insert the window install media into the PC- could be USB /Flash. Ok, so the CD/DVD or flash has a copy of windows 7,8, or 10 on it. 2. Power on your computer and start pressing the F12 Key immediately. A screen appears asking you to select the boot device. Then you select either the Flash or DVD (depending on which you're using) 3. Once selected, be a bit Patient as the setup begins to load. 4. After selecting your language, in the screen, you are to select "custom-install". 5. This leads us to he next screen where you're gonna select your OS type. 6. And another screen where you will be required to format the hard disk...literally wipe it -by highlighting each partition and clicking delete. 7. After performing No.6, you will be left with a single partition. Then you click next. Then you will see the progress recorded in percentage. Once at 100%, you can then remove the installation media. The rest is pretty much automatic...be sure to select express settings to make things faster. ***How do you get the installation media? You can download it- requires good data. Otherwise get the hardcopy from a tech. Drivers After the formatting process, you will require appropriate drivers for your PC!! Again this can be done online. Otherwise see a tech. *Cheers* If you ever find this a bit too techy, you can always Holla on 09082687404. Everything done at a token amount |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 5:57pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Arthurity1: When you say it doesn't boot, are you trying to say there is no display? Or it displays character but doesn't boot into windows? 1 Like |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 6:33pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
udemzyudex:No display but it switches on. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 7:01pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by matokposo(m): 7:02pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Hello,everyone please I need HP 255 G3 LAPTOP BATTERY. Am in Osun.Please a budget one Money nor dey now
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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 7:06pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Razak5:And it is not a display problem because the storage light that indicates when it is booting does not come on. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Razak5(m): 7:17pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Arthurity1: @Udemzyudex, thanks for squeezing this bit of info out!!! Not a display problem? How could you have known?? ![]() You'll need to take to a competent tech who would run full diagnosis on the PC. This is clearly a display or BIOS or VGA or Processor or ...name it ... We can't know until some diagnosis is done- simple. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 7:41pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Arthurity1: @Razak5 I thought as much, since the laptop was not working before and when he got it back it was powering on and also indicating the charging light which means the technician must have done all the card level troubleshooting like changing of RAM, changing of processor if it is not a Soc motherboard,testing of screen and flex before handing it over to him. If all this things have been done which I believe, well I don't know the model of the laptop to ascertain if graphic chip can be a problem but from the look of things, it shows there is a fault in Vcore section or the RAM is not counting( problem in RAM section) Those who do only chip level repair will not get this fault lai lai, only those who do chip level repair and understand how to read schematic diagram will understand this type of fault and also using the right tools like Oscilloscope (DSO), multimeter and dc power supply. . |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 7:42pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
matokposo: You will only get a copy for a budget one ![]() A copy will last you 2-3hrs depends on how you use it. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Bayokun(m): 8:12pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Merry Christmas Please any computer engineer around Abule egba /ijaiye,I want to learn computer software and hardware engineering... |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by matokposo(m): 8:28pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
udemzyudex:Have one? How much will the original cost? |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by udemzyudex(m): 9:57pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
matokposo: 16-20k You will get the copy around 5-6k depending on the seller. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by IME1: 11:06pm On Dec 27, 2018 |
Please help My 2 external hard disks are not working. Their blue lights come on. One says USB unrecognised, I have tried more than 3 USB cables. the second one my laptop battery died while in use, I removed it to use with another laptop and it refused to read. After I charged the first laptop I put it back but the same thing. Please help i have several contents in the 2. One is 320gig the other is one terabytes Thanks. Please mention me so I'll know when you give me suggestions. |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by DrinkWater10: 1:07am On Dec 28, 2018 |
Hello house. Please I can't open/ install any downloaded. exe program on my windows 8 system. Please I need a solution to this problem |
Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Arthurity1(m): 4:15am On Dec 28, 2018 |
udemzyudex:The ram of my laptop is embedded in the motherboard and is not removable, so is the processor and graphics card. But the thing is when I switch on my laptop I can press other key and they would respond, like if i press caps lock the light will come on same thing with the number lock. The reason why I am quite sure that it would be from the drive is that the HDD inside is for a hp laptop and not mine. The mumu technician went to give me someone else's hdd and now my laptop can't boot from it. It would show a brief booting ligt but it will immediately go off. |
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