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  1. I personally would stay away from those. Look...

    I personally would stay away from those. Look here...
  2. In most cases an OEM part (Original Equipment...

    In most cases an OEM part (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is the same in your case as a Dell part. I say in most cases because of dishonest sellers on Ebay. Read the fine print. If it says,...
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    I've made some good deals on Ebay. I wouldn't...

    I've made some good deals on Ebay. I wouldn't buy anything with less than a Pentium II processor. Try for something up around 700mhz or faster. Prices should be pretty low right now. I stick with...
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    greengoose1 Well said and understood.

    greengoose1

    Well said and understood.
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    You CAN get the key code from the registry in 98....

    You CAN get the key code from the registry in 98. I've done it many times. I'm not sure I can say how on this forum, though.
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    Yes you can use your key code with another 98...

    Yes you can use your key code with another 98 disk as long as it is the same type, IE: Upgrade, OEM, etc.

    I have done this many times for folks who have lost their CD, but still have the...
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    Found it on Ebay for less money, if your a little...

    Found it on Ebay for less money, if your a little daring.
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    I gave up and stopped using gmail. I have one...

    I gave up and stopped using gmail. I have one account that I have never (underline never) used, and it gets the most spam. So much for addresses not being sold. For free email, I still find yahoo the...
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    wife is showing interest

    After many years of indifference to computers, my wife has admitted to being slightly interested. She wants to try it with a few simple games.
    I have an old laptop that might do the trick. Toshiba...
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    I decided to follow my own advice and do the...

    I decided to follow my own advice and do the google search I recommended. Go to the following site for good news:

    http://nickgoddard.blogspot.com/2004/12/toshiba-tecra-8100-screen-blank.html
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    I know this much. It is a known problem with that...

    I know this much. It is a known problem with that model Toshiba. It has to do with the inverter board and its connection to the motherboard. We have one at our church and have been able to get by...
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    I think you're looking at the Trial version. The...

    I think you're looking at the Trial version. The free version is just below it on that page.

    avg71free_371a669.exe
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    Did the repair facillity say the MB will...

    Did the repair facillity say the MB will positively fix it? If so. the price is fair. Whatever the final fix is, you have grounds to file a claim against the power company. Good luck
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    I have a retail copy of 98SE CD and it IS...

    I have a retail copy of 98SE CD and it IS bootable. Can you give us the model and serial off the bottom of the laptop and we can try to be of more assistance.
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    Go here...

    Go here http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ptwist/docs.htm and open the service manual. It will show you what you need to know.
    BTW you will need Adobe Reader to open the manual.
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    I ordered a new Dell Inspiron 6000 a few weeks...

    I ordered a new Dell Inspiron 6000 a few weeks ago and forgot to ordered the backup CD which listed for $10. I contacted Dell support online and told them I forgot to order it. They sent me the CD in...
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    Here is one that would fit your bill. ...

    Here is one that would fit your bill.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-770-PENTIUM-LAPTOP-WITH-64-MEGS-RAM_W0QQitemZ6816779944QQcategoryZ42202QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    I took a quick look on Ebay and you could replace...

    I took a quick look on Ebay and you could replace the entire laptop for less than $100. It depends on how important that particular model is to you.
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    While Ebay will give you an idea of drives...

    While Ebay will give you an idea of drives available, most of the sellers charge more than most good online retailers and charge unreasonable shipping rates. I use Ebay for hard to find and/or items...
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    Is there a disk in the CD drive? If so, remove it.

    Is there a disk in the CD drive? If so, remove it.
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    reddyjs: Try this site...

    reddyjs:
    Try this site http://extracartridges.com/category/canon/. I've been using their stuff for a number of years with no problems and good service on any mix ups I've had with an order. They...
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    sounds like the bios settings may be set to boot...

    sounds like the bios settings may be set to boot from the hard drive first. Not sure how to get into bios(setup) on your unit, but once in there change to boot order to boot from the CD first....
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    One thing that may be worth trying is: Let the...

    One thing that may be worth trying is: Let the battery run completely down. Run the laptop unplugged until the final low battery message appears. Then plug it in and recharge.
    The other thing to...
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    lgbpop: your point is well made. I always build...

    lgbpop:
    your point is well made. I always build my own desktop systems and always will. I wasn't sure how much you were willing to play. Good for you!
    As to laptops, thats another story. Good luck...
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    Train: I agree in most part. My suggestion was in...

    Train: I agree in most part. My suggestion was in ref. to upgrading the current HP system in question, which really doesn't have much room for any appreachable gain. I'm not sure if the new hard...
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