-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Learning about Computers WAS: Active X question
- From: Tricia <lafalot7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 01 May 2007 12:33:48 -0400
May I also add that there are a lot of little screws involved. When I
disassemble my pc (especially my laptop), I tape the screws to a
piece of paper so that I do not lose them. I also note on the paper,
similar to Don's suggestion of diagraming, what piece of hardware
they pertain to. It's quite unnerving to think that you are all set
up and then you see 'extra' screws! LOL By taping them to a sheet of
paper, I don't lose any and I am assured that they all go back where
they should.
It is not difficult at all to work on your pc. In fact, it can be
quite a learning experience. I started in 1996 after I just knew that
a tech was ripping me off. The issue involved a faulty cd-rom drive
and when I got tired of dealing with the guy, I just took it apart
and verified what I just knew was correct - he put in a lesser model
but charged me for the 'premium' one, which was a whopping 2X cd-rom
drive. LOL That is too funny when you think of the speeds of these
optical drives today.
Don't be afraid to work on a computer. There is a lot that you can
fix yourself without those extravagant repair bills. If you receive
an error message - Google it and see what the problem is. 99% of the
time, you can fix it yourself and it will be relatively easy. And if
you archived the messages from this group over the years, you should
be all set.
Tricia
At 10:57 AM 5/1/2007, you wrote:
>Helpful Tip: When removing parts from a computer it may be useful to draw a
>diagram and take notes as to what card came out of what slot, what cable
>plugs in where and what device goes into what cage position. Paper labels
>and/or Sharpies might come in handy also.
>
>Useful Tip: Pay attention to plug and pin alignments. Plugs have various
>shapes with rounded, square or cut off corners and some have missing pins,
>filled pin holes or slots and notches to force proper alignment. Ribbon
>cables for drives have a colored stripe down the side where pin one is
>located.
>
>Followup assignment: Regarding drives... learn the difference between
>"master", "slave" and "cable select". Also learn how to set your drives for
>each setting (each drive may be different jumper settings). Determine which
>setting your drive(s) are supposed to be and verify they are correct.
>Practice changing the jumper settings then be sure to return them to the
>proper setting.
>
>Don
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