As electronic devices with no moving parts, memory modules seldom malfunction if they are installed properly. When problems do occur, they may be as obvious as a failed RAM check at boot or as subtle as a few corrupted bits in a datafile. The usual symptom of memory problems is that Windows displays the Blue Screen of Death. Sadly, there are so many other possible causes of a BSOD that it’s of little use as a diagnostic aid....
Difficulty Very easy Steps 2 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 1 Battery 2 steps Flags 0 BackVtech Move and Crawl Ball Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Battery There are two screws that require a 4.0mm flat head screwdriver. Twist them counter clockwise to remove. When you remove them they stay contained within the blue outer case....
Alternatively called boot options or boot order, the boot sequence defines which devices a computer should check for the operating system’s boot files. It also specifies the order devices are checked. The list can be changed and re-ordered in the computer’s BIOS, as shown in the example below. In the example above, the computer first looks at Removable Devices (e.g., floppy diskette drive). If nothing is in the drive or it wasn’t bootable, the computer moves on to the Hard Drive....
A differential backup is a type of backup that only occurs if the local files being backed up are different from the files on the last backup. Backup, Diff, Software terms Related information How to back up your computer. How to perform a system image backup in Windows. How to back up and restore a Mac. How to back up a smartphone or tablet. See the MS-DOS backup command page for additional information about the MS-DOS backup command....
Alternatively called Fatal OE, a fatal exception is an error caused when a program tries running an illegal instruction, invalid data, or access code without rights. In the picture is an example of a fatal exception error message in Microsoft Windows 98 fatal exception. BSoD, Error, Exception, Operating system terms Related information How to fix a fatal exception error.
Alternatively called an HPC, a handheld, handheld PC, or handheld computer is a computer device that can be held in the palm of one’s hand. These computers are commonly used to store appointments, phone numbers, tasks, and other data commonly needed while away from home or office. In the picture is an example of a Palm Pilot handheld computer. What OS do handheld computers use? The operating systems used for handheld computers differ from those used with a typical computer....
A head crash is a physical defect with a disk drive that causes the read/write heads to stop working. Head crashes may occur when the drive is jarred, material (e.g., dust) blocks the read/write head from the platter, or a defect with the read/write head or actuator. When a head crash occurs, the hard drive cannot read/write data, and the hard drive should be replaced. Hard drive terms, Head Related information How to recover missing, lost, or deleted files....
A network socket is the endpoint of communications between processes on a computer network such as the Internet. It is uniquely identified by an IP address, a port number, and a communications protocol. For instance, a TCP protocol connection may be made to port 1234 on a computer located at IP address 192.168.1.2, which would be called “TCP socket 1234” on that computer. A single network socket can connect to multiple remote clients simultaneously, in which case that particular “local socket” is said to have multiple “remote sockets”....
Alternatively called a fob, key fob, or security token, a password generator is a hardware device used for online services, such as banking, to increase security. The device generates a random, one-time password every 30 to 60 seconds that is used to log into a secure website. The image is that of a USB security token; an example of a password generator. This specific model creates a random six digit password that is to be entered with a user’s security credentials to access their account....
A power user may refer to any of the following: A power user is a computer user who is knowledgeable and skilled with the use of computers, the Internet, computer software, computer hardware, and sometimes computer networks. For example, an end user, new computer user, regular user, or an average user may only use a computer to browse the Internet, read e-mail, and not customize their computer or its settings. A computer power user may have built their computer, is creating something (e....
A thermal printer may refer to any of the following: A thermal impact printer or electrothermal printer is a printer that uses heated pins to “burn” images onto heat-sensitive paper. These printers are commonly used in calculators and fax machines; and although they are inexpensive and print relatively fast, they produce low resolution print jobs. A thermal printer, thermal transfer printer, or thermal wax-transfer printer uses thermal wax ribbon to melt colored wax on paper for a photo print....
Also known as an external sound card and stereo sound adapter, a USB sound card is a USB device that gives a computer additional audio jacks. The picture shows an example of a USB sound card with a headphone/speaker jack and microphone jack. Why would I need a USB sound card? Below are a few reasons you may need a USB sound card adapter on your desktop or laptop computer....
Short for abnormal end, abend describes when a program or task terminates without warning. If an abend occurs, it’s followed by an error message indicating the program’s last operation and the file or where in the memory the malfunction occurred. Computer abbreviations, End, Error, Programming terms Related information Why do computers get problems? If you encounter an abend, but don’t see an error message, start on our basic troubleshooting section.
Analytics is the scientific study and interpretation of data. On the Internet, web analytics is the collection of network traffic and metadata, interpreting that data, and reporting its significant patterns and trends. The goal of web analytics is to better understand the demographics and behavior of web users, and predict how they may change in the future. For example, online businesses may study analytics regarding their sales and expenditures, and compare that with geolocational data about their web users....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 8 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 2 Battery Replacement 2 steps Back and Right Panel 6 steps Flags 0 BackSony DSC-RX10M3 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Battery Replacement Turn off the Device by scrolling the tab to “OFF” indicated by the arrow. Turn off the Device by scrolling the tab to “OFF” indicated by the arrow....
Difficulty Easy Steps 8 Time Required 3 - 5 minutes Sections 3 Battery 2 steps Media Board 4 steps Power Button 2 steps Flags Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Needs More Images A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff....
When hearing the word “soundbar,” you might think of TVs, but this speaker form factor is becoming more popular for desktop computers. If you’re sick of your built-in screen speakers or don’t have space for that big 2.1 subwoofer PC speaker setup anymore, it might be time to embrace the modern soundbar. What To Look for in a Soundbar The basic definition of a soundbar is a stereo speaker device in a roughly rectangular bar shape, designed to sit under your television....
You are having trouble getting your calculator to turn on. If your device battery is dead or low, you will need to replace it. TI-36X Pro Battery Replacement gives instructions on how to replace the battery of a TI-36X Pro. If your screen is set to a low contrast, it may seem like your device is off. Look closely for faint characters or a flashing cursor on the screen. To raise the contrast, press and release the “2nd” button and then press the “+” button....
Difficulty Moderate Steps 15 Time Required 25 - 30 minutes Sections 3 Top Panel 3 steps Optical Drive 9 steps Drive Belt 3 steps Flags 1 Incorrect Tools Help make this guide better by using the correct tools in images and/or text. BackToshiba HD-A2 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1...
