Dell Laptop User Thread

[Softcore]

just changed my mobo and heatsink/fan.

 

[jackpot]

Bro... You can see RAM icons at the back of your lappy.... Just use a plus/philip screwdriver to open it.... Replace the RAMS... Before you do that.. Just make sure it's compatible with your lappy...I just upgraded my DELL 9400 to 4GB....

Ok, will try doing this weekend..

Thanks for the guidance.

 

[jackpot]

er just use appropriate-sized screwdriver can already. open one of the catches at the back. there shud be at most 2. very obvious. try it!

Thanks bro...

 

[roack05]

tks brol ql998

 

[ThyPig33]

better check careful see if your ram is both piece together or seperate. Like mine, one is below keyboard, see them open very scared one ( dell technicians ). Anyway the other time they replace my mobo they never reapply the gel leh. jialat. anyway i will call dell within this few days, ask them come down replace my keyboard, with the sensitive 'y'

 

[jackpot]

better check careful see if your ram is both piece together or seperate. Like mine, one is below keyboard, see them open very scared one ( dell technicians ). Anyway the other time they replace my mobo they never reapply the gel leh. jialat. anyway i will call dell within this few days, ask them come down replace my keyboard, with the sensitive 'y'

Yes, that's what I am worried about. But nvm, will try to do it myself and if worst come to worst will then call for help.

Thanks bro.

 

[aaaaaaaaaa]

My Dell 1420 Optical rom's tray keeps popping out by itself. Anybody experience this problem before + any solution to it?

 

[jackcoboi]

its hungry for more Disc!! hahaha... anyway, u can call up the dell tech support hotline to check.

 

[aaaaaaaaaa]

That will be my final option. Thanks anyway.

 

[aaaaaaaaaa]

I m using Dell Inspiron 1420. I need to use chinese fonts (pinyin input). Can anyone advise how can i activate it? I cant seem to find the chinese characters fonts. Also why is it that i only see garbage on some chinese sites? How can i make my laptop able to read the chinese text? I need to toggle between english and chinese for my wordprocessing, just like in Windows XP, but without the need to install software like chinese star.

aprpeciate any Dell expert's advice.

Chinese:
Go control panel > regional settings > regional & language options > keyboards & languages > change keyboards... under general tab, you can add new keyboards languages by choosing your preference. eg, for hanyupingying input, choose Taiwan for traditional input; choose PRC for simplified input.
To view chinese text, you can do settings in the web browser's View tag > character encoding.
I'm using firefox3 on Vista all the while and it doesn't require to set anything. Not tried IE yet.

 

[Softcore]

shud've called up dell in the first place. haha...

 

[jonathan920]

Hey guys i am waiting for Dell XPS m1730 Promotion if you do see one please inform me through private message or msn:jonathan9200578@hotmail.com .If you know that there will be a fair at suntec or expo or somewhere else please also inform to thanks.

 

[simzen85]

Hi all,

May I ask where can I find the modular 8600GT for Dell 1520 ? Mine has 8400GS and I want to upgrade to 8600GT.

Also is there any shop that takes in my current 1280*800 LCD and upgrade it to like 1440*900 for me with a reasonable cost ?

Tks

 

[mok_samuel]

Dell XPS M1210 user here.
Anyone know where i can get cheaper 9cell battery?
The price i got from Dell is $180.

Thanks

 

[human_shieldz]

Dell XPS M1210 user here.
Anyone know where i can get cheaper 9cell battery?
The price i got from Dell is $180.

Thanks

U goto be ****ting me!! One of my 9 cell batt just died, i got another one though. $180 is freaking expensive. I think when you buy the laptop, add an extra batt is better. For future reference.

 

[mok_samuel]

U goto be ****ting me!! One of my 9 cell batt just died, i got another one though. $180 is freaking expensive. I think when you buy the laptop, add an extra batt is better. For future reference.

erh bro, do u have cheaper source as i find it too expensive also.

Thanks

 

[human_shieldz]

erh bro, do u have cheaper source as i find it too expensive also.

Thanks

No leh, i'm just surviving on one batt now and if that die, i'm just gonna let it be. Actually is battery included in the warranty for the laptop ah? haha

 

[win_man]

Has anyone received their new latitude models?

 

[jackcoboi]

mememe! hahaha... using latitude E6400 now.

 

[win_man]

mememe! hahaha... using latitude E6400 now.

yes i have also just gotten the E6400. The "right-click" Windows button is missing and interior is a fingerprint magnet, worse then my Vostro 1400