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From: BillW50 on 4 Jan 2010 17:26
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Tom M typed on Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:55:11 -0800 (PST):
> Thanks, Bill. I think I will give installing Windows 7 a shot,
> despite not seeing the BIOS. I actually installed it on another
> Toshiba laptop with (gulp) 512mb RAM and 2ghz processor. I just
> turned off all the fancy GUI bells and whistles. This machine doesn't
> run a lot of apps and I think it's actually running faster than XP did
> on it.
>
> I did replace a screen (just the screen, not the lid) on my Inspiron
> E1505, which was a snap. But I knew for sure that old screen was
> blown; couldn't see anything even with a light held to it. Wish I
> could know for sure on this one, if it's just replacing the inverter
> or the whole screen. I can't find a decent screen for less than $100;
> looks like inverters run $15-20.
>
> Thanks again
> Tom

Wow! Running Windows 7 faster than XP with 512MB of RAM. That is
impressive. I wish I could see that. I have seen Windows 7 appear about
the same speed as XP, but the CPU is being hit harder and the CPU temp
is 20�F higher. So maybe I'll see something differently tomorrow when I
try again on another machine.

Yeah not knowing if it is the lamp or the inverter. That is a problem.
And it is about a 50/50 shot either way. So if you want to try the
inverter first, I would say go for it. Worse comes to worse, you can
always sell it again. <grin>

And yes, those are very common prices. Although you sometimes can get
the displays cheaper than that. Especially if you are willing to put up
with a stuck pixel or two. Okay maybe three. <grin>

--
Bill
Gateway MX6124 ('06 era) 2 of 3 - Windows XP SP3


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