Computer Issues
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brekk
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Go into power options and set hdds to never turn off. Do you hear the drive spin up when you access it? Could also be head-parking if you don't.
I do. I'll try that.
And joeboo, I really don't think it's dying. This has been going on since I installed the drive brand new 3 years ago and it's been functioning fairly well ever since then. Literally the only issue with it is the weird clicking and hitch.
Falstaff
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I've got an issue with what I assume is the charger on my laptop. Hard to explain, but if I pull the cord up near where it connects to the laptop, it starts to charge. If I let it rest normally, the computer won't think it's connected. I'm assuming it's the charger but could it be the laptop? Unfortunately I don't know anyone else with an Asus so I can't borrow one to test it.
Also tried multiple outlets, etc.
Also tried multiple outlets, etc.
Noodleface
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What model laptop? My asus G73 has a similar issue.
95% of the time that issue isn't the charger but rather the DC jack on your laptop. A few issues happen over time. On the inside of the jack (right where you plug it in) if you had put uneven pressure on the cable then the metal arms that connect to the jack move out and allow some free movement of the cable end inside there causing a very loose connection. That's one reason you'll find it charge at certain angles and with certain pressures. Another issue could be the DC jack having cold or broken solder joints to the board.
In either case it would probably require a replacement of the jack. My laptop needs this, i've just been lazy. They only run for a few bucks, but if you aren't comfortable with soldering it could cost upwards of $120.
95% of the time that issue isn't the charger but rather the DC jack on your laptop. A few issues happen over time. On the inside of the jack (right where you plug it in) if you had put uneven pressure on the cable then the metal arms that connect to the jack move out and allow some free movement of the cable end inside there causing a very loose connection. That's one reason you'll find it charge at certain angles and with certain pressures. Another issue could be the DC jack having cold or broken solder joints to the board.
In either case it would probably require a replacement of the jack. My laptop needs this, i've just been lazy. They only run for a few bucks, but if you aren't comfortable with soldering it could cost upwards of $120.
Sutekh
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95% is an egregiously bad estimate, Asus chargers are fucking garbage. I'd say it's more 60/40 with this specific issue. Easy trouble shooting process: Take laptop with you to a bestbuy or something, get generic charger, test charging, if it works normally it was your charger, if it doesn't work normally, just return the charger for a full refund pick up your computer and smash it in to the ground because you're a moron for buying Asus.
Edit: I hate Asus because I'm a gigabyte fan boy.
Noodleface
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My Asus laptop has had a myriad of problems with various components, but I've been able to fix everything pretty easily. If it wasn't able to play games so well I'd probably hate the company. I wish they would spend a little more money on QA though.
Just wanted to say, thanks for suggestions about disabling the HDD shutdown after period of no use in power options. Completely fixed my problem. For anyone else having a similar issue- try this. I didn't even know that this setting was even enabled (or present) until told about it. Appreciate it.
What would cause a DVD to read fine on one PC's DVD drive, but not another's? I have a software DVD that won't load on my laptop but will on my desktop. The laptop seems to be treating it like it were a blank disk.
Joeboo
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Is the DVD a copy/burned DVD? Copies can always be iffy. I've had multiple different CD/DVD drives throughout the years that have different sensitivities to burned disks, or even scratched disks for that matter. Some read anything like a champ, some have shittier lasers I guess and won't hardly pick up anything unless it's flawless. Especially if it's a re-writable disk, those are a bitch to read for some CD/DVD players for whatever reason.
It came in a retail package, but I suppose it's not impossible they used a cheap method to make the DVD? There's no obvious scratches that I can see.
Gorestabb
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Are both the machines the same OS? Specifically have you got Vista on the laptop? Have you tested other DVDs in your laptop to make sure it's not the drive?
My Alienware m17x has been a pain in my ass since day one. BSODs out the ass - BUGCODE USB_DRIVER and INTERNAL CLOCK INTERVALs happen daily. I also get system hang ups about 5 times a day where the shit just crashes and the only thing I get to see is Kernal Power event 41. Oh and if I close my laptop lid the system hangs too. I've changed all my settings and rebooted the system with a fresh windows 7 minus all the gay dell shit. Not really sure what to do at this point.
Got a really weird problem.
I have a ati 4850x2 for my video card, i use a regular flat screen monitor as my main, then i have it extend onto my HDTV, never had any problems but now when i unhook the hdmi cord from the computer to the TV it will not detect my main monitor, it just flashes "analog no signal" ive never had this issue before im always switching it from my pc to my xbox or something.
4850x2 is the video card, running windows 7, let me know what other info i can provide. CCC 10.7
So far i tried turning off my computer and only starting it with the monitor plugged in wouldent detect it.
I have a ati 4850x2 for my video card, i use a regular flat screen monitor as my main, then i have it extend onto my HDTV, never had any problems but now when i unhook the hdmi cord from the computer to the TV it will not detect my main monitor, it just flashes "analog no signal" ive never had this issue before im always switching it from my pc to my xbox or something.
4850x2 is the video card, running windows 7, let me know what other info i can provide. CCC 10.7
So far i tried turning off my computer and only starting it with the monitor plugged in wouldent detect it.
Thats a shame, i was thinking of selling my ivybridge zenbook prime and getting into a haswell alienware... But if that's what I have to look forward to ill just keep the zen.
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