Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Error Codes For Dell Computers - KB Article - 300428http://support.dell.com/support/top...2000-0148 = IDE errorHow to Fix:Remove and reinstall the CD/DVD Drive for the error codes: * 1000-0147 * 2000-0147 * 1000-0148 * 2000-0148 * 2000-0149Please seeRead more
Please see the Service manual for instructions on how to remove and replace the CD/DVD Drive. Be sure to remove and reinstall the cables for the CD/DVD Drive if you are on a Desktop Computer. ……
This is a Dell ONLY error code.
To find the Service manual for your model, simply search the web using:
(name and model of Dell computer) manuals
e.g. Inspiron xxx manuals
One of the first few “hits” will be the Dell manuals for your model. If you find the page with all the manuals, the Service manual is at the Documentation link.
Use that Service tag “number” to search the Dell site for support for your model. The specific model number is obvious on the first resulting page you see. ……
If doing that doesn’t help, you either need to replace the optical drive because it’s defective, or there is something else seriously wrong with the hardware on your laptop.
Do you think all computers are identical? If so you are quite wrong. We need to know the make and model number of your computer - we don't even know if it is a laptop or a PC. Also let us know what this fuse looks like and what its ampere rating is. Without more information all we can say is it goesRead more
Do you think all computers are identical? If so you are quite wrong. We need to know the make and model number of your computer – we don’t even know if it is a laptop or a PC. Also let us know what this fuse looks like and what its ampere rating is.
Without more information all we can say is it goes back into the place it fell out of.
There are two possible problems with a portable hard drive (external), first, the drive is bad, and second, the case/board is bad. If your external drive is not under warranty and you can figure out how to open the case without destroying it (many can), open it and remove the drive. Plug it into youRead more
There are two possible problems with a portable hard drive (external), first, the drive is bad, and second, the case/board is bad. If your external drive is not under warranty and you can figure out how to open the case without destroying it (many can), open it and remove the drive. Plug it into your desktop computer as a second internal drive (computer off, then restart), nd see if it is recognized. If it is, back up the contents ans consider getting a suitable external case for it. If it does not, look in Disk Manager to see what it shows there and also run factory test utility or Seatools (Seagate) for the quick test and see what it tells you about the drive.
Post back results.
Your problem may be that you have the display set to a setting the monitor model cannot support without it being damaged eventually.Download the drivers for your monitor model from the Samsung web site.Load the specific drivers for your monitor model.See response 9 here:https://computing.net/answersRead more
Your problem may be that you have the display set to a setting the monitor model cannot support without it being damaged eventually.
Download the drivers for your monitor model from the Samsung web site.
Has this laptop been dropped, or otherwise subjected to a physical jolt ? Has it had liquid spilled on it, or has it been exposed to liquid such as rain, or has it been sprayed with liquid ? (It doesn't matter whether it was running at the time. If as little as just the battery was installed, it couRead more
Has this laptop been dropped, or otherwise subjected to a physical jolt ?
Has it had liquid spilled on it, or has it been exposed to liquid such as rain, or has it been sprayed with liquid ?
(It doesn’t matter whether it was running at the time. If as little as just the battery was installed, it could still have been damaged because of the liquid. ATX mboards are always powered in some places, even when the computer is not running, when the power supply has power to it.)
If anyone else has had access to this laptop since it last worked properly, if you didn’t do those things, it’s possible they did, and haven’t told you they did that.
According to a tech who posted on this site, those are the most common reasons a laptop is damaged such that the mboard or other components inside the case need to be replaced.
………..
An internally shorted (main) battery can cause all sorts of problems, but removing it and connecting only the AC adapter should eliminate that as being a possible cause.
“connected a monitor and Fn lcd/crt switch”
Problems with the built in display are common after the laptop has been used a lot, but if nothing else is wrong, connecting an external monitor should produce a display on that, assuming you pressed the right key combo.
Incompatible ram or improperly seated ram can cause no video and no mboard beeps.
You could try removing the (main) battery and the AC adapter and re-seating the ram,
or removing all the ram then attempting to boot the computer – you will get no video but if nothing else is wrong you should hear a dfferent beep than you normally would hear, or a beep pattern that indicates a ram problem or no ram is installed.
Note that some recent or fairly recent laptop mboards produce no mboard beeps in any case – they blink leds to indicate what the problem is.
….
You can often buy a used mboard for your model from the web for a reasonable price, but you need to determine the proper part number for it – that’s usually on a stuck on label on the surface of the mboard somewhere.
If Gateway has no service manual on their site for the laptop series, you can usually find one on the web for free or for a small fee.
The model serial number (MSN) you posted is too long: 11184010190549 Medion serial numbers have only eight digits, NOT fourteen. Go back to their website and enter the correct serial number which eight digits. The drivers you have installed so far are the wrong ones for your model, that's why the deRead more
The model serial number (MSN) you posted is too long: 11184010190549
Medion serial numbers have only eight digits, NOT fourteen.
Go back to their website and enter the correct serial number which eight digits.
The drivers you have installed so far are the wrong ones for your model, that’s why the devices don’t work.
If you don’t understand about the serial number, try searching with Model Number instead.
There are very few components u can upgrade in a laptop and video card(only high end models) or intergrated video isn't one of them. Leave the system as it is and find atleast 1000 bucks for nice gaming laptop.
There are very few components u can upgrade in a laptop and video card(only high end models) or intergrated video isn’t one of them. Leave the system as it is and find atleast 1000 bucks for nice gaming laptop.
mmm That's got to be a first... Ants in the pants maybe yes... but in a laptop...; a new one for me. They may allow a replacement - if it's still under warranty. Possibly your credit card company may also cover it if you used a credit card to purchase it? (Amex and some Visa cards offer one year covRead more
mmm That’s got to be a first… Ants in the pants maybe yes… but in a laptop…; a new one for me.
They may allow a replacement – if it’s still under warranty. Possibly your credit card company may also cover it if you used a credit card to purchase it? (Amex and some Visa cards offer one year coverage – within reason).
The store may at least offer to service/clean it; possibly for a modest fee?
You say it won’t turn on now… Does it show any signs of life at all (apart from the ants…)?
No Boot Sector On Laptop HDD (Error 0148)
Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Error Codes For Dell Computers - KB Article - 300428http://support.dell.com/support/top...2000-0148 = IDE errorHow to Fix:Remove and reinstall the CD/DVD Drive for the error codes: * 1000-0147 * 2000-0147 * 1000-0148 * 2000-0148 * 2000-0149Please seeRead more
http://support.dell.com/support/top…
2000-0148 = IDE error
How to Fix:
Remove and reinstall the CD/DVD Drive for the error codes:
* 1000-0147
* 2000-0147
* 1000-0148
* 2000-0148
* 2000-0149
Please see the Service manual for instructions on how to remove and replace the CD/DVD Drive. Be sure to remove and reinstall the cables for the CD/DVD Drive if you are on a Desktop Computer.
……
This is a Dell ONLY error code.
To find the Service manual for your model, simply search the web using:
(name and model of Dell computer) manuals
e.g. Inspiron xxx manuals
One of the first few “hits” will be the Dell manuals for your model.
If you find the page with all the manuals, the Service manual is at the Documentation link.
If you’re not sure what your specific model is,
Go here for how to find the Service tag “number”:
http://support.dell.com/support/top…
Use that Service tag “number” to search the Dell site for support for your model.
The specific model number is obvious on the first resulting page you see.
……
If doing that doesn’t help, you either need to replace the optical drive because it’s defective, or there is something else seriously wrong with the hardware on your laptop.
Need To Find Keyboard Fuse Location.Fuse Fell Out.
Do you think all computers are identical? If so you are quite wrong. We need to know the make and model number of your computer - we don't even know if it is a laptop or a PC. Also let us know what this fuse looks like and what its ampere rating is. Without more information all we can say is it goesRead more
Do you think all computers are identical? If so you are quite wrong. We need to know the make and model number of your computer – we don’t even know if it is a laptop or a PC. Also let us know what this fuse looks like and what its ampere rating is.
See lessWithout more information all we can say is it goes back into the place it fell out of.
My Samsung S2 Portable 1TB External HDD Wants To Format
There are two possible problems with a portable hard drive (external), first, the drive is bad, and second, the case/board is bad. If your external drive is not under warranty and you can figure out how to open the case without destroying it (many can), open it and remove the drive. Plug it into youRead more
There are two possible problems with a portable hard drive (external), first, the drive is bad, and second, the case/board is bad. If your external drive is not under warranty and you can figure out how to open the case without destroying it (many can), open it and remove the drive. Plug it into your desktop computer as a second internal drive (computer off, then restart), nd see if it is recognized. If it is, back up the contents ans consider getting a suitable external case for it. If it does not, look in Disk Manager to see what it shows there and also run factory test utility or Seatools (Seagate) for the quick test and see what it tells you about the drive.
See lessPost back results.
My PC Is Giving Hz? Error Problem.
Your problem may be that you have the display set to a setting the monitor model cannot support without it being damaged eventually.Download the drivers for your monitor model from the Samsung web site.Load the specific drivers for your monitor model.See response 9 here:https://computing.net/answersRead more
Download the drivers for your monitor model from the Samsung web site.
Load the specific drivers for your monitor model.
See response 9 here:
https://computing.net/answers/ha…
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“When you get to the desktop screen , RIGHT click on blank part of the main Desktop….
My HP Printer Will Only Print The Header
When going to print preview in Word, does the document display correctly?
When going to print preview in Word, does the document display correctly?
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Has this laptop been dropped, or otherwise subjected to a physical jolt ? Has it had liquid spilled on it, or has it been exposed to liquid such as rain, or has it been sprayed with liquid ? (It doesn't matter whether it was running at the time. If as little as just the battery was installed, it couRead more
Has this laptop been dropped, or otherwise subjected to a physical jolt ?
Has it had liquid spilled on it, or has it been exposed to liquid such as rain, or has it been sprayed with liquid ?
(It doesn’t matter whether it was running at the time. If as little as just the battery was installed, it could still have been damaged because of the liquid. ATX mboards are always powered in some places, even when the computer is not running, when the power supply has power to it.)
If anyone else has had access to this laptop since it last worked properly, if you didn’t do those things, it’s possible they did, and haven’t told you they did that.
According to a tech who posted on this site, those are the most common reasons a laptop is damaged such that the mboard or other components inside the case need to be replaced.
………..
An internally shorted (main) battery can cause all sorts of problems, but removing it and connecting only the AC adapter should eliminate that as being a possible cause.
“connected a monitor and Fn lcd/crt switch”
Problems with the built in display are common after the laptop has been used a lot, but if nothing else is wrong, connecting an external monitor should produce a display on that, assuming you pressed the right key combo.
Incompatible ram or improperly seated ram can cause no video and no mboard beeps.
You could try removing the (main) battery and the AC adapter and re-seating the ram,
or removing all the ram then attempting to boot the computer – you will get no video but if nothing else is wrong you should hear a dfferent beep than you normally would hear, or a beep pattern that indicates a ram problem or no ram is installed.
Note that some recent or fairly recent laptop mboards produce no mboard beeps in any case – they blink leds to indicate what the problem is.
….
You can often buy a used mboard for your model from the web for a reasonable price, but you need to determine the proper part number for it – that’s usually on a stuck on label on the surface of the mboard somewhere.
If Gateway has no service manual on their site for the laptop series, you can usually find one on the web for free or for a small fee.
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A 32bit OS will not show 4GB. The system will occupy some,
A 32bit OS will not show 4GB. The system will occupy some,
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The model serial number (MSN) you posted is too long: 11184010190549 Medion serial numbers have only eight digits, NOT fourteen. Go back to their website and enter the correct serial number which eight digits. The drivers you have installed so far are the wrong ones for your model, that's why the deRead more
The model serial number (MSN) you posted is too long: 11184010190549
Medion serial numbers have only eight digits, NOT fourteen.
Go back to their website and enter the correct serial number which eight digits.
The drivers you have installed so far are the wrong ones for your model, that’s why the devices don’t work.
If you don’t understand about the serial number, try searching with Model Number instead.
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There are very few components u can upgrade in a laptop and video card(only high end models) or intergrated video isn't one of them. Leave the system as it is and find atleast 1000 bucks for nice gaming laptop.
There are very few components u can upgrade in a laptop and video card(only high end models) or intergrated video isn’t one of them. Leave the system as it is and find atleast 1000 bucks for nice gaming laptop.
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mmm That's got to be a first... Ants in the pants maybe yes... but in a laptop...; a new one for me. They may allow a replacement - if it's still under warranty. Possibly your credit card company may also cover it if you used a credit card to purchase it? (Amex and some Visa cards offer one year covRead more
mmm That’s got to be a first… Ants in the pants maybe yes… but in a laptop…; a new one for me.
They may allow a replacement – if it’s still under warranty. Possibly your credit card company may also cover it if you used a credit card to purchase it? (Amex and some Visa cards offer one year coverage – within reason).
The store may at least offer to service/clean it; possibly for a modest fee?
You say it won’t turn on now… Does it show any signs of life at all (apart from the ants…)?
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