More updates coming

Having been busy has kept me from updating regularly. Now it's just a time management thing. So further updates will be forthcoming. This weekend is a long weekend in the U.S. hopefully I can post more repairs.


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I would like to ask readers not to post Spam links unrelated. But if you have a post on how to fix something feel free to post. I don't think many readers do not want Generic Viagra, Retirement Home in Costa Rica or discount batteries in France.  So don't be a Blog Troll posting advertising. That is annoying, and I'm sure you would not like me to make an issue of that. Because it will make me require membership, and confirmation emails before you can post. That effectively reduces communication and answers that many people are looking for.

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  1. elficheMon Sep 13, 07:02:00 PM EDT

    thinks this site

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  2. elficheMon Sep 13, 07:07:00 PM EDT

    he mayo do you help the hp nc6220 not video bat the power is on tnk to ask

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  3. NeighborhoodGuyMon Oct 25, 01:24:00 AM EDT

    Hi, thank you for your in depth hardware repair postings. I have some previous electronics experience and have recently started learning component level repair; I check your blog often to observe the critical thinking part of the repair process, thanks again!

    Also, you posted awhile back about people keeping up with their software licenses. I agree it's important, however in the case of Windows XP, Vista, 7 ,etc, if the laptop came with it, its quite easy to activate a reload, without the discs or product key. If you are interested in learning how, contact me at neighborhoodsupport at gmail...

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I cannot repair laptops for you via the internet, I can only answer questions related to posts. This is because I have not had experience on every motherboard that is out there. Bear with me.

If you do need it repaired. Contact me for quote (US/CDN Only)

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