Posted: 4/20/2008 7:11:52 PM EDT
| How long does it taking to receive a tax refund check? My laptop is about to start on fire and I need a new one ASAP. |
Ok lets see, where do I want to start: 1. The volume works maybe 5% of the times I start the computer up and only lasts for about 2-3 mins before it crackles and then quits working. 2. The battery either died or there is something wrong with how the battery charges the computer. If I put the battery into the laptop it causes the computer to freeze until I remove the battery. The battery also will not give any power to the computer. If I put battery in and then remove power cord the laptop shuts off. 3. The power cord is very fragile. If i touch the power cord where it connects to the computer it will most likely shut off. I'm not sure if the connection is loose or worn out or what. |
Well, my AZ state return showed up 2 weeks after I filed, my Fed return showed up four weeks after I filed - but I mailed them in early. If you waited till the last minute before mailing in your returns you might be on the long end of a waiting list and who knows..... BTW - there was a recall on those Sony laptop batteries that catch on fire.... 
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volume rotary switch broken dead battery power connector broken at the motherboard ...yes you need a new laptop or an Electrician to fix all this  I recommend The Lenovo X300 or Asus Eee PC 900 |
This is an Acer  , much better than my $1300 DELL POS that I bought a few years ago that lasted 15 months before having the motherboard fry twice.
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I was thinking the Lenovo T61 any opinions? |
But wait for them to add the Intel Atom chip in a few months. |
Oh, you have an HP/Compaq laptop? Mine did that too (except for the volume thing). I got tired of sending it back to HP, but they finally got it fixed. ETA: Doh! See now you have an Acer. I sent my return in around February 10th or so and got the funds direct deposited around a month later. They're slammed now with returns, I'd wager. When did you send yours, and did you choose direct deposit? If not, it will take even longer. |
I was looking at those. I might get one. If I don't get that, I might get this: Gateway linky The one pictured is sold out- it is being replaced shortly with the P-172X which has a 7200 rpm drive. I mention it because you may want to check it out. |
I can't support Gateway after I got boned on their stock. And I'm not sure if I'd pay $900 for an Acer computer. A T61 seems like the way to go w/ me, maybe a X61 but I'm not sure if there's a huge difference. |
kinda like this www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlZggVrF9VI |