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    Laptop Upkeep

    Discussion in 'HP' started by cedr, Oct 28, 2005.

  1. cedr

    cedr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its here and I love it, looks good, screen is nice. I'm not used to widescreen actually because I've been living in 4:3 for so long but its definately all good. Keyboard feels really natural, I'm going to need a few accessories like an external mouse and all I didn't know right away there were no ps/2 ports haha. I also dont think it is very heavy, I had it sitting on my lap for a few minutes when I first got it(bad or not?). I love how quiet it is, I found myself actually listening to hear it run. I just wish SOO badly I could have afforded the integrated wireless, a bigger drive, and more RAM so I could totaly rule but I'm so thankful it got here in good condition.

    OK now I want to know about taking care of it, monitoring cpu/hdd temperature and stuff like that. I want to be able to keep this the next few years so please help me out. What concerns should I have, anything I should be particulary wary of? Do I need to undervolt it(dont even know how). Just general upkeep and maintenance.

    You guys have been great,
    Thanks

    :hp:
     
    cedr, Oct 28, 2005
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  2. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    What model do you specifically have?
     
    Rahul, Oct 28, 2005
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  3. cedr

    cedr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Compaq R4000 With Custom configuration

    basically athlon64 2ghz
    512mb ram
    dvd/cdrw
    40gb 4200rpm hdd
     
    cedr, Oct 28, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    AMDs down clock the CPU when you aren't doing anything too intensive. It is called PowerNow. Notebook Hardware Control will monitor CPU and hard drive temp. You should get a screen cleaner. A microfiber cloth and some solution cause you want to be carefull with your screen.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 29, 2005
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  5. cedr

    cedr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the advice zazonz I really do appreciate the help. I'll do those things right away. Just want to make sure it stays in shape.
     
    cedr, Oct 29, 2005
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  6. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    You might also want to pick up a kit for $5 from Office Depot or somewhere like that for cleaning the keyboard. I was always really careful with mykeyboard, but they keys got dirty anyway, and this kit will do a good job of cleaining stuff up.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Oct 29, 2005
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