PC hardware--CPU & Motherboard & RAM/Expert Profile
Expertise
With 20 years experience I can answer almost any question about Intel computers ror build, restore, backup, configure, OS problems, Hardware issures. Setup of hardware components, repair, remove and replace. Trouble shooting hardware/driver issues. Qwner of DIY Computer Repair and autor of the DIY Computer Repair E-Book
Experience in the area
I have been a hardware/os tech for over 20 years, I also own a web site for the do it yourselfer with over 170 articles.
Education/Credentials
AAS Electronics Engineering Technology, MCSE, A , HP/IBM/Compaq hardware repair ceritfications
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What do you like about this subject?
Next to restoring old cars this is the most fun I have had all day!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
ElectoMagnetic Static Discharge: ESD Static electricty will damage non protected componets, ALWAYS ground yourself and the compter before working on the inside of the system.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
It only takes 0.05 volts of electricty to KILL YOU!
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Recent Answers from Rider
2009-01-03 removal of CPU fan:
You have a P4 Processor, on this page you will find instructions for removing the processor, instead of going all the way just remove the heat sink and fan. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph07139&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&
2009-01-02 PC keeps crashing:
There are some possibilities as to why the game causes the computer to 'crash'. 1) Heat, check you system to see if it is overheating during game play. Most games are video intensive, that is the video
2008-02-07 Games using 3D card:
You can add a second video card to your system, check the motherboard manufacture about adding a second card and a second monitor. Sometimes you have to disable the onboard video when you add another video
2008-02-06 Sound:
When you look in the System Manager (right click on My Computer, select manage from the menu) in the right window under Device Manager do you see any thing under the 'sound, video, and game controlers'?
2008-02-05 sony dvd writer problem:
First what software are you using for writing to the DVD, this will determine the drivers that are installed for the drive. I suggest you check the Sony web site for what writing software program is
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