Lord Ba'al
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 3, 2016 19:58:44 GMT
Is that a computer built into a desk? I've been thinking about something like that!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2016 21:05:10 GMT
Is that a computer built into a desk? I've been thinking about something like that! It is! I really like the look. I hear the biggest downside is dust accumulation, but a bit of remote liquid cooling and a decent filtration system seems to do the trick on some of the more expensive in-desk builds. |
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 3, 2016 21:20:11 GMT
I was dreaming about building a coffee table that has two computers built into it. One for me and one for Qetesh. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2016 22:07:08 GMT
I was dreaming about building a coffee table that has two computers built into it. One for me and one for Qetesh . Just make sure you make it coffee/spill-proof. Monkeythumbz and Matthew Allen could speak volumes to this.  |
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
I don't like: Dimples in the bottom of scotch bottles; Facebook games masquerading as godgames.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 3, 2016 22:15:08 GMT
I was dreaming about building a coffee table that has two computers built into it. One for me and one for Qetesh . Just make sure you make it coffee/spill-proof. Monkeythumbz and Matthew Allen could speak volumes to this. When I design something, it's perfect.  |
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Post by Matthew Allen on Feb 5, 2016 16:17:05 GMT
All very helpful.  |
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
I don't like: Dimples in the bottom of scotch bottles; Facebook games masquerading as godgames.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 5, 2016 18:12:29 GMT
Lord Ba'al's school of laptop repair.
If you have a key that is just continuously acting on its own such as the e key on my laptop keyboard going eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee without even being pressed, you can fix it by doing the following.
First you take a screwdriver.
Then you rip that motherfucker key off the keyboard.
Issue resolved.
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 6, 2016 9:07:05 GMT
Also remember guys. If the screws won't hold, there's always loctite.
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 7, 2016 13:19:22 GMT
Lord Ba'al's school of laptop repair. If you have a key that is just continuously acting on its own such as the e key on my laptop keyboard going eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee without even being pressed, you can fix it by doing the following. First you take a screwdriver. Then you rip that motherfucker key off the keyboard. Issue resolved. Okay, the eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee conundrum has returned with a vengeance. I've already tried taking the keyboard out entirely but that prevents the laptop from bloody booting up altogether.  |
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Post by 13thGeneral on Feb 8, 2016 21:44:12 GMT
Sounds like the contact is either shorted or just gummed up. Possible its a bad driver, but since there's just one key acting up, unlikely.
Are you able to remove the cover and get to the insides?
Some tips for cleaning it (with or without removing the cover);
Unplug it and remove the battery.
Press the power button for at least 10sec to drain any residual stored charge in the capacitors.
Use compressed air to blow out the keyboard.
You can also vacuum the keyboard with a bristled attachment (anti-static is best, but not necessary in this case).
Use a toothpick (I prefer plastic) and a small artist brush, or toothbrush, to get around tight spots.
If it's gummed up with sticky filth, you can use some distilled vinegar, on the brush or a microfiber cloth (use cotten swabs if you must, but they leave behind fibers).
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 8, 2016 22:28:26 GMT
Sounds like the contact is either shorted or just gummed up. Possible its a bad driver, but since there's just one key acting up, unlikely. Are you able to remove the cover and get to the insides? Some tips for cleaning it (with or without removing the cover); Unplug it and remove the battery. Press the power button for at least 10sec to drain any residual stored charge in the capacitors. Use compressed air to blow out the keyboard. You can also vacuum the keyboard with a bristled attachment (anti-static is best, but not necessary in this case). Use a toothpick (I prefer plastic) and a small artist brush, or toothbrush, to get around tight spots. If it's gummed up with sticky filth, you can use some distilled vinegar, on the brush or a microfiber cloth (use cotten swabs if you must, but they leave behind fibers). O I have no problem taking that whole thing apart. (and putting it back together) Taking out the keyboard is easy peasy with this model. Take off 1 plastic cover, which is a brease. Then 4 little screws and you can slide it right out. I already did that and banged all the loose gunk out of it. You know like salt, pepper and all sorts of crumbs.  I might try the vinegar suggestion. In any case it only bugged me for about 20 minutes last night. Since then the isue vanished as unexpectedly as it appeared. |
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Post by 13thGeneral on Feb 8, 2016 23:30:30 GMT
I always like an easy to access piece of tech; it shows they understand user needs, like cleaning.And that some desire to possibly void their warranty by poking at it's innards.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2016 23:44:16 GMT
Sounds like the contact is either shorted or just gummed up. Possible its a bad driver, but since there's just one key acting up, unlikely. Are you able to remove the cover and get to the insides? Some tips for cleaning it (with or without removing the cover); Unplug it and remove the battery. Press the power button for at least 10sec to drain any residual stored charge in the capacitors. Use compressed air to blow out the keyboard. You can also vacuum the keyboard with a bristled attachment (anti-static is best, but not necessary in this case). Use a toothpick (I prefer plastic) and a small artist brush, or toothbrush, to get around tight spots. If it's gummed up with sticky filth, you can use some distilled vinegar, on the brush or a microfiber cloth (use cotten swabs if you must, but they leave behind fibers). O I have no problem taking that whole thing apart. (and putting it back together) Taking out the keyboard is easy peasy with this model. Take off 1 plastic cover, which is a brease. Then 4 little screws and you can slide it right out. I already did that and banged all the loose gunk out of it. You know like salt, pepper and all sorts of crumbs. I might try the vinegar suggestion. In any case it only bugged me for about 20 minutes last night. Since then the isue vanished as unexpectedly as it appeared. Sounds like a Dell Latitude. |
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Lord Ba'al
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Posts: 6,260
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
I don't like: Dimples in the bottom of scotch bottles; Facebook games masquerading as godgames.
Steam: stonelesscutter
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Feb 8, 2016 23:54:10 GMT
O I have no problem taking that whole thing apart. (and putting it back together) Taking out the keyboard is easy peasy with this model. Take off 1 plastic cover, which is a brease. Then 4 little screws and you can slide it right out. I already did that and banged all the loose gunk out of it. You know like salt, pepper and all sorts of crumbs. I might try the vinegar suggestion. In any case it only bugged me for about 20 minutes last night. Since then the isue vanished as unexpectedly as it appeared. Sounds like a Dell Latitude. Inspiron 1720 actually  |
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
I don't like: Dimples in the bottom of scotch bottles; Facebook games masquerading as godgames.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Mar 8, 2016 20:40:53 GMT
As it turns out this E key thing is a real son of a bitch. Apparently in Yahoo webmail the key is used to archive emails, which I gather is about the same thing as deleting them. As soon as I go into a folder it starts archiving like crazy. It's a pain in the ass. On the other hand though, I've never been able to clear my inbox this quickly.
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Post by 13thGeneral on Mar 9, 2016 23:42:01 GMT
I stopped using Yahoo webmail years ago because it was terrible.
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Lord Ba'al
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I like: Cats; single malt Scotch; Stargate; Amiga; fried potatoes; retro gaming; cheese; snickers; sticky tape.
I don't like: Dimples in the bottom of scotch bottles; Facebook games masquerading as godgames.
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Post by Lord Ba'al on Mar 10, 2016 7:14:19 GMT
I stopped using Yahoo webmail years ago because it was terrible. Aye, it was. They did make improvements though. Don't ask me what. Can't blame this on yahoo though. |
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I might try the vinegar suggestion. In any case it only bugged me for about 20 minutes last night. Since then the isue vanished as unexpectedly as it appeared.
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