I really have to wonder why people bother w/replies like this.
first - "if you don't know what you're doing, get someone to repair it for you"
of course I don't know what I'm doing! That's why I posted on this forum - get it? I always have the option of finding someone to repair it, that's eminently a given always, is it not? The idea of interacting w/others is so (hopefully) you can learn something.
second - the other guy just tells me to replace it (having already said I don't want to, for reasons other then economy even. The unit is well over 3 years old. Doesn't make all that sense to put ~100$ into a unit that I payed 500$ for, when that same 100$ will pay for nearly 1/3 of a new unit (that's probably twice as fast, at least).
Why do people bother? Is it not obvious THOSE options were available to me before I even found this forum??? Think USEFUL replies. Not silliness. The whole forum is about DOING IT YOURSELF. Why would I need someone to tell me to go get someone to fix it???
Well, after seeing some member's answers, I feel afraid I get attacked like CHRIS2009. I doubt he intended to be rude but wasn't as diplomatic as one could get, but I don't think other member's reactions were the right one's either.
When one doen't know much about a particular subject, one doesn't really understand how hard something can be. Trying to repair a broken motherboard (for example) or a broken memory dimm, without the adequate equipment, is totally insane. It's like doing a heart transplant with a pair of scissors!!
I'm no expert myself, but I do agree with the replies: repairing is very difficult, replacement is probably the easiest. Using the computer as a server or something is the most practical option. Doesn't the laptop have a VGA output?? Use an old VGA screen to use it as an internet machine. Make yourself a CAR PC out of it (purchasing a small USB VGA touch screen), or make yourself a Mediacenter PC for your lounge TV. I can think of many things I might use it for.
Cheers!
Don't worry too much about bigkim100; he's actively trying to get a lower reputation count. The problem is that he's actually not an idiot, he just likes to play one on the Internet.
Agreed. And if I came off rude before I apologize, but Chris2009 really does need to realize that all replies are intended to be helpful and that by reacting the way he did, he's just biting the hand that he hopes will feed him. It's ungracious and arrogant to behave that way.
Regards,
Torben
Well, after seeing some member's answers, I feel afraid I get attacked like CHRIS2009. I doubt he intended to be rude but wasn't as diplomatic as one could getQUOTE]
I dont think thatn you need to feer anyones reactions on here...unless you are ignorant, and ungratefil as he was. Just because answers that are given, are not the answers that you wish to hear, it does you no good badmouthing the person replying to you. Responses are often cumulative, as very few people know ALL the answers ALL the time. The answers that he poo-poo'd were intellegent, well, crafted responses that did not deserve the sarcastic comments that were given to them.
And contrary to what you think....I DO think that he intended to be rude
And why am I trying to get a lower reputation count???...to prove a point- the system as it stands here is capricious, and not at all useful, but not this case...not this time.
I truly feel that the original OP was arrogant, ungrateful, and not too bright...and really should be knocked down a peg...and you SEEM to agree with me on this
Don't worry too much about bigkim100; he's actively trying to get a lower reputation count. The problem is that he's actually not an idiot, he just likes to play one on the Internet.
Believe it or not Tor, I dont really llike being called an idiot...keep your Juvenile comments to yourself
So basuically, in a wimpy, mamby pamby way you actually agree with me thenAgreed. And if I came off rude before I apologize, but Chris2009 really does need to realize that all replies are intended to be helpful and that by reacting the way he did, he's just biting the hand that he hopes will feed him. It's ungracious and arrogant to behave that way.
Regards,
Torben
...so I guess that makes you a idiot as well
True. The problem is that when you publicize the fact that you're trying to do that, it calls into question the honesty of any "angry" post you make, which more or less totally defeats your purpose.
I agree with your assessment to some degree--I have no reason to think the OP is not bright. I don't agree with your means. You can get a point across without being an ass about it. When you yell and scream and call names, the person you're trying to get the point across to will tend to just shut you out and ignore anything you might say that is actually important.
Torben
I really dont give a rats ass if someone with three posts under his belt (or ANYONE else for that matter) shuts me out and ignores me. And as far as how I get my point accross, again, I dont care if you approve of it or not.
As far as my attempt to change the system here to a better one, again, all I can say is that whenever I talk about it, I get considerable personal email with support on the matter.
You dont need to worry about my honesty...I honestly believe that the system, as it stands requires change...how dishonest is that???
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