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Posted by Squid
 - November 24, 2020, 03:24:22 AM
This might be a project for this weekend.  Thanks, all!
Posted by smokyrain
 - November 23, 2020, 09:16:51 PM
Good Luck we are here to help if you need it
Posted by Squid
 - November 23, 2020, 06:53:44 AM
Thanks so much!
Posted by Mayhem
 - November 23, 2020, 12:36:08 AM
Quote from: Squid on November 22, 2020, 08:25:44 AM
I should really give it a shot.  The computer was only 2 or 3 years old when the fan went.  It certainly has more life in it.  I looked online and can get the fan for about 12 bucks.  Ok, I'm going to put my big girl panties on and give it a go.  I just have to find those screw drivers!  I always keep them in the same place - toolbox in the storage area of my basement - in the same room as my furnace and water heater.  I had both of them serviced and wonder if someone with sticky fingers liberated me from my screw drivers.  I have no proof, just a sneaking suspicion.

You can do this! If you have any questions, just ask away!
Posted by smokyrain
 - November 22, 2020, 08:05:07 PM
Quote from: Squid on November 15, 2020, 06:55:03 AM
OMG, I'm in.  I was finally able to get into BIOS, although my BIOS looks nothing like those pictured online.  Everything is called other stuff.  I took a chance on a couple of settings and I'm in somehow.  I have no idea what I was doing.  I prayed to the computer gods and they must have listened.  Now I'm busy making sure all my back ups are completed.  This can be scary stuff!

So glad you got it working Squid... I have managed to fix some computers by just messing with some settings in BIOS as well. Some I can never explain how it got wrecked in the first place and how I fixed it.

But Mayhem is right, just watch the right video a few times, order the correct parts and tools, and most likely you can fix it for way cheaper.

This last September I updated the Alienware Area 51 ALX 2012 with new video cards. That went well, so then I thought I would add an SSD and clone it from a Raid 1 Array. Well that went south in a hurry. Thank god I made a backup, but even with that I had to run a lot of commands to get the backup to boot lol. All is well though now. I had to leave it for a bit, calm down and then I could think to search the issue and fix it    hysterical.gif
Posted by Squid
 - November 22, 2020, 04:32:20 PM
My nearby hardware place has a 12-set of phillips head and flat heads - all various mini.  I'll go check them out.  They're 5 bucks
Posted by S1lent
 - November 22, 2020, 12:07:44 PM
Greetings Squid,
Amazon has a large selection of Jewelers screwdrivers most under $10.  But first google screwdrivers there are hundreds of different types.  This sounds like a fun project, kinda like a new game on Pogo.
You can do it
S1lent
Posted by Squid
 - November 22, 2020, 08:25:44 AM
I should really give it a shot.  The computer was only 2 or 3 years old when the fan went.  It certainly has more life in it.  I looked online and can get the fan for about 12 bucks.  Ok, I'm going to put my big girl panties on and give it a go.  I just have to find those screw drivers!  I always keep them in the same place - toolbox in the storage area of my basement - in the same room as my furnace and water heater.  I had both of them serviced and wonder if someone with sticky fingers liberated me from my screw drivers.  I have no proof, just a sneaking suspicion.
Posted by Mayhem
 - November 22, 2020, 12:55:01 AM
Quote from: Squid on November 21, 2020, 03:09:05 AM
I might as well try.  The laptop just sits there, doing nothing for over a year now.  What have I got to lose?

You can do this! The only downside is that if you need to order any parts online, it make take longer than normal to arrive. I've been waiting a over week for a new mouse, and it usually only take 48 hours. These shipping companies have new covid restrictions and are getting backlogged.
Posted by Squid
 - November 21, 2020, 02:12:39 PM
Thank you!  I can't find my set of small screwdrivers!  They are always with my toolbox but they're not there.  I have to have those small suckers for the small screws.
Posted by S1lent
 - November 21, 2020, 11:47:06 AM
Greetings,
I'm guessing that your computer is an HP Laptop.  If not go to youtube and search how to replace the fan in my "computer"  be sure to include Make, Model, Year, and any other info.  Heck it might just be dirty.

Here is the video on a HP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RTyFrIhpp0

Good luck you can do it.
S1lent
Posted by Squid
 - November 21, 2020, 11:14:17 AM
Quote from: snowflower on November 21, 2020, 09:12:56 AM
I keep mine sitting on a laptop fan, if that's any help?
thanks, snookie, I tried that and it only helped for a little while.  The heat was too much for it
Posted by snowflower
 - November 21, 2020, 09:12:56 AM
Quote from: Squid on November 21, 2020, 03:09:05 AM
I might as well try.  The laptop just sits there, doing nothing for over a year now.  What have I got to lose?
I keep mine sitting on a laptop fan, if that's any help?
Posted by Squid
 - November 21, 2020, 03:09:05 AM
I might as well try.  The laptop just sits there, doing nothing for over a year now.  What have I got to lose?
Posted by Mayhem
 - November 21, 2020, 12:49:24 AM
Quote from: Squid on November 20, 2020, 04:14:46 PM
I have an HP that started overheating.  I want to try to replace the fan myself but I'm scared!

No, don't be scared! It *should* be pretty straight forward. You'll save a lot of money doing it yourself. I'm sure there are a ton of YouTube videos on how to change it. Check them out, and then at least you'll know exactly what to expect before getting started.