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    Motherboard dead ?

    thanks. Will reset and see. thanks. yeah, contact problems are a bother at times. But when ram is out, I expect a beep error code (provided on board beeper is working) :( Btw, what is the best way to clean RAM contact pins if necessary? The dimm itself, I heard can be cleaned with a rubber...
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    Motherboard dead ?

    Btw, just so that others won't get shocked, I think this would be a bad idea to do normally. If the psu were bad, perhaps it could have damaged the other motherboard. :P The motherboard I tested on has some other problems, so it didn't matter in this case :D. Any ideas for my initial issue...
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    fdisk /mbr (win98) vs fixmbr (win XP)

    Well I found an XP CD. Not many people would be using floppies or win98 these days :lol: But sometimes these things come in useful :yes: So if anyone any idea about fdisk /mbr (version from win 98) vs fixmbr (version from win XP pro) ? thanks
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    Motherboard dead ?

    Removed all cards (including ram) and all cables from motherboard except the following: cpu and cpu fan, fixed. cpu fan cable connected to mother board. psu 24pin cable connected to mother board. psu 4 pin 12v cable connected to mother board. power on/off switch in case connected to mother...
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    fdisk /mbr (win98) vs fixmbr (win XP)

    Can fdisk /mbr (version from win 98) be used instead of fixmbr (version from win XP pro) to fix the mbr in a sata 80GB HD that has win XP ? Asking bcos, winXP cd not available. but old win98 boot floppy available and surprisingly can boot comp even now. Recognised HD and partitions. But HD...
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    ups ekak ganna helpppp

    power tree thibuna unity eke pc *ouse and 'friends' langa, few days ago (provided u don't mind them ;)). http://www.pchouse.lk:8080/S_CART/Products.jsp?ITMCD=UPSPOW&GRP=PCA&ITM=UPS%20POWER%20TREE Any ideas about Vence defender power center ...
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    Why does a CD surface turn Gray colour?

    many thanks for the info! Backing up info is going to be a big worry :eek:
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    Airtel ද??? Etisalat ද????

    How is Air* customer service? Heard bad experience. Ever ready to disconnect first and then you go have talk :P. May be good for people in da "north" pole :D So better to check this with people who use. I use both mobi and etisa. Mobi custa service quite good. Etisa ok. As for speed, never...
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    Where to buy Dumbbells, Weigh sets in sri lanka?

    Have seen in Ch*nds (or similar name). Sports goods shop - Galle road, land side, between bamba and kollupituya juncs, somewhere midway.
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    Why does a CD surface turn Gray colour?

    Please look at the image at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyepea/6149551212/in/photostream The CD shown in the bottom left is OK. The CD shown in the top right looks as if some Gray colour substance has spilled on it. DVD player says CD dirty and cannot read. Nothing spilled on it. There is...
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    Help about GPS!!

    Are you referring to the caching of maps only or the pre-download of maps feature in google labs? I was wondering if we could download entire SL. Of course 300 miles x 150 miles roughly in 10x10 mile blocks would be a bit laborious. :D. Anyway the maps seem to miss some details available when...
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    Google Maps Navigation (Android) Free for Sri Lanka

    thanks! must try it out :)
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    Help needed regarding a fitness machine

    this kinda thing -> https://www.asseenontv.com/stamina-manual-treadmill/detail.php?p=295583 will be more affordable than ones with a motor. Anyone seen this type of treadmill here in any SL shop ?
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    Coconut oil Or other oil

    some interesting info on coconut oil -> http://www.naturalnews.com/coconut_oil.html true or falls I dunno. But I think a lot of people are wondering whether to use coconut oil or not. Hope this info is helpful (or make you more confused :shocked:)
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    GPS maps / navigation apps for Android ?

    Hi What are the android apps you have used for GPS maps / navigation in Sri lanka ? I have checked out Google Maps, Navit, GPS Compass map. Going to check out OsmAnd, MapDroyd and Meverick when I get some time. Well there are many more apps in the Market. Could try out one by one. But if...
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    Google Maps Navigation (Android) Free for Sri Lanka

    Great! thanks for the info dreezone :yes: I still feel worried about rooting and stuff like that. :baffled: Until I get some guts to try it out (Or google will enable navigation for SL) ... :) What other android apps have you all used for GPS maps / navigation in Sri Lanka ? In addition to...
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    Computers and rainy weather!

    bump :no:
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    Anyone using LG-P500 ?

    bump :)
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    Anyone using LG-P500 ?

    any more comments pls ?
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    Anyone using LG-P500 ?

    Ganna hoyanawa :) Still considering Samsung, HTC, SE xperia, or LG. Looking for a Android one to start. Someone mentioned LG-P500 is available. Not decided yet. May I ask issues you had with LG ? :shocked: Is it a particular LG model or LG in general or LG sold here in SL ? Thanks for the...

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