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Laurence
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 Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:28 am Post subject: eBay Seller Trouble |
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Laurence wrote:
I purchased a computer system from eCollegePC on eBay, and also ordered upgrades:
2 additional GB of RAM to make 4GB of RAM total
Computer shows only 2 GB on board 
Upgrade of DVDRW with Lightscribe technology
Computer does not recognize the DVD-RW, won't even light up 
Upgrade to Wireless 802.11G LAN card
Computer does not recognize wireless card 
Holy Cow! That is an excessive amount of problems! I think I could fix the DVD and Wireless IF it's a matter of connection cables and slot seating, but I don't want to open the computer and void the warranty.
I emailed them a few minutes ago, and we'll see what happens. Dang it anyway. 
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Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Attila
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| Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Sorry to hear your trouble, I hope seller willl fix his mistake soon.
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hk300
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| Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: eBay Seller Trouble |
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hk300 wrote:
Did you check ...
| Laurence wrote: |
2 additional GB of RAM to make 4GB of RAM total
Computer shows only 2 GB on board
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Did you check BIOS or in Windows XP ? I heard XP does not recognize more than 2 Gb
| Laurence wrote: |
Upgrade to Wireless 802.11G LAN card
Computer does not recognize wireless card
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Did you check if they installed the correct drivers? |
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hk300
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| Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: eBay Seller Trouble |
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hk300 wrote:
| Laurence wrote: |
Holy Cow! That is an excessive amount of problems! I think I could fix the DVD and Wireless IF it's a matter of connection cables and slot seating, but I don't want to open the computer and void the warranty.
I emailed them a few minutes ago, and we'll see what happens. Dang it anyway. |
I do agree that i also would be frustrated ... |
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no-X
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| Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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no-X wrote:
XP 32bit doesn't recognize more than 3-3.4GB (depending on chipset).
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nemesis101
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| Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject: Computer woes |
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nemesis101 wrote:
Hi,
I think you will find that a 3GB limit is a function of having a 32bit address space - to get more one needs a 64bit operating system, hence the adoption of Vista 64 for those with heavy duty (Photoshop) needs...?
The wireless card may be a seating error, or may be a driver problem as some cards for Vista do not seem to be recognized in XP even though Vista (and Linux which I use in preference to XP or Vista) recognizes the card correctly...
Just a thought.
Doug
PS Most amusing memory of 2008? Watching Oregonians trying to cope with a few inches of snow around Portland. Coming from the mid-West where 4ft is not uncommon I thought it hilarious....
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Laurence
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| Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
Thanks all of you!
I stand corrected on the RAM indication. Looking in the BIOS there IS 4GB of RAM present. Looks like XP is using 1.13GB for its own function.
I did receive a timely answer back from them, especially since it is New Years Day.
They indicated that I would not void the warranty if I wanted to look for seating of the LAN card and to make sure the SATA cable to the DVD-RW is hooked up.
I will be opening the computer soon, and I'll give you a synopsis of the situation.
Thanks again all of you for taking the time to reply, it is appreciated.
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Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
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| Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
The tech support worked with me on NEW YEARS DAY!!! I was allowed to open the computer without voiding the warranty. Pushed in a connector on the CD, and seated the wireless card....and voila!
I can't prove any wrongdoing on their part - this might have happened in shipping. So I will leave good feedback.
All is well! Thanks for following along!
_________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Attila
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| Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
 Great!
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Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Mal1905
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Mal1905 wrote:
All's well that ends well - great news indeed! |
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