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Having Problems with your HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook?

HP announced that there may be hardware issues with some (not all) with their hp dv6000 and dv9000, and their Compaq v6000 series notebooks at 2007. The symptoms that may occur were these:

* The notebook does not detect wireless networks and the wireless adapter is not detected in the Device Manager.
* The notebook has no power and no active LEDs.
* The notebook does not start.
* The dv6000 battery charge indicator light does not turn on when the battery is installed and the AC adapter is connected.
* The notebook issues a single beep during boot indicating no power.
* There is no video on the computer LCD panel or external monitor.
* The external monitor functions but there is no persona on the notebook LCD panel.

If your Notebook was affected by any of these issues, and qualifies, HP would fix it for free (including shipping charges to and from them). If your warranty wsa over, they would still fix it if it was within 1 year of the end of your warranty, they would also give you a 90-day warranty on the repair. If you warranty was still in effect, it would remain unchanged.

Full details, instructions for read-through your BIOS version and updating it (if needed) and an FAQ can be found here. Please note, that this problem does not affect all notebooks within the model and series number range.

I reckon it’s pretty cool of HP to fix affected notebooks even if they’re out of warranty.

There’s also a vital BIOS update that you should do (regardless of if your notebook is affected by these problems or not). Also, before sending your notebook into HP, be sure to backup all your data, as they’ll probably reset your laptop to the factory state (ie. all your data and programs gone, Vista fresh, and bloated with balloon-ware).

This really happened to my sister’s laptop (hp pavilion dv6000), on any Friday or Saturday last week, the Wireless Adaptor bunged working. Windows could not find any networks, and the Wireless Adaptor was not showing up in the Device Manager. So, I tried reinstalling the Device Driver, but that didn’t fix it. So, I tried updating the BIOS to the latest version, and that failed to work too. I even opened up the HP Wireless Assistant, and even that didn’t see the dv6000 ac adapter. I had determined that the Wireless Adaptor was not working because of hardware problems. So, I shot an email to HP, and they told me to do what I had done by now (except, they also wanted me to recover the laptop to factory state, I didn’t want to do that), and said that if the problem persisted after trying persons steps, to phone HP Technical Support and clarify the problem to them. I chose to try Live Chat first. I clarified the problem, and what I did to troubleshoot and attempt to fix it. They were ready to setup the warranty service, but then they realize that the model in question was a Canadian model, and that I would have to phone HP Technical Support.

So, yesterday I phoned them up, and got through to somebody in about 5 minutes. I clarified the problem to the guy who answered (who really spoke English!!!) and what I did to troubleshoot it and attempt to fix it. He had me hard reset the notebook, which didn’t fix it. So, he had me plug an Ethernet cable into the notebook, to check if that worked (which I had done when the problem started, but forgot to mention it to the guy). Then, he had me power sequence my Internet Modem,(apparently, I also forgot to mention that the problem wasn’t with my Wireless Network, as my notebook connects to it fine). Then, he place me on hold for 5 minutes, and came back on the phone and told me that it’ll need to be sent into HP for warranty service. He clarified to me that HP will send me a box through FedEx, which contains instructions, and that I should pack the notebook into the box (duh), and any get FedEx to pick it up, or to drop it off to FedEx. He said the box should arrive on Saturday (tomorrow), and that it usually takes 7-10 business days for you to get your notebook back (article on HP’s site says 10-14…). But, in view of the fact that Christmas is coming up soon, it might take longer. And… well, that was it, the warranty service was arranged, and all I need to do is place it in the box, and hand it over to FedEx. Pretty simple.

Asus-lamborghini Vx3 Notebook Series Unveiled

ASUS has unveiled the very exquisite ASUS Lamborghini VX3 Notebook in India. This limited edition range is the ultimate in style and design and is developed keeping in mind the aesthetics and performance of the Lamborghini race car.

Compact Power

From look and feel to processing powers under the hood, the VX3 carries all the distinguished character of the ASUS-Lamborghini VX notebook series. At 12.1” wide screen, the VX3 is built to be an lithe computing machine on the go. Based on Intel’s next generation Penryn-based Core 2 Duo CPU and manufactured using the 45-nanometer process, the VX3 performs with better performance and battery life.

Luxurious Details

The sensational design starts with the signature colors of Lamborghini, yellow and black. A built-in high-resolution webcam on top of the screen complements a sapphire crystal panel which is further complemented by the titanium alloy hinge backbone. The two precious materials on both ends of the LCD take in together with the premium leather-bound palm rest; the VX3 exudes luxury with an interplay of warmth and cool high-tech aesthetic that mirrors the principle of perfection attained from visual and tactile balance.

About the launch of this new notebook, Mr. Francis Kao, Product Manager – Notebooks, ASUS (India) said, “For most, it’s enough to live in luxury but for the Lamborghini VX3 owner, luxury is nothing if it isn’t driven by passion farther, quicker and fiercer than anything else, in the very finest fashion. No compromise on style and no mediocrity on performance. Every detail, regardless of size, is born out of this spirit – built to be gorgeous, for the gorgeous. Crafted of undeniably exquisite materials like sapphire crystal, titanium alloy and genuine leather; the VX3 is truly a living, breathing machine impassioned by the Lamborghini’s soul of fearsome power and luxury. “

Mr. Benson Lin, General Manager, ASIA Pacific, Middle East & Africa, ASUS added that, “The launch of the Lamborghini ZX1 PDA Phone and the VX3 notebook, marks ASUS’ entry into the ultra premium segment in India. We’re most pleased to be associated with a world class brand like Lamborghini and offer such exquisite products to the broadcast. The consumer mindset and taste is rapidly changing in India and we’re confident that we’ll find the right kind of audience for these products in India.”

Asus A8e Series Notebook

Sneak Peek

The Asus A8E Series Notebook puts the world of entertainment on your laps. This notebook helps you to be in touch with the whole world without bothering about the external wires which becomes very irritating when you try to go the device.

Key Features

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor which is present in Asus A8E Series Notebook makes it possible for the notebook to give advance performance. The demands of the notebook users have increased rapidly during the last couple of years. These days the notebook users have a number of concurrently working Bluetooth peripherals on their system, which includes mouse, keyboards, Headsets, and mobile phones.

With the built-in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR, the A8E notebook offers maximum data transfer rates of 2.1 Mbps, which is 3 times quicker than the current device can manage, and therefore reducing power consumption, which greatly benefits battery-dependent mobile devices.

Design

The screen of Asus A8E Series Notebook is of 14.1″ and it is quite a huge screen for a laptop in this range. This also gives you the ultimate audio and visual experience. The only thing of concern in this notebook is that it does not support CD ROM Handbook, DVD Handbook or Combo Handbook, but it does support DVD writer handbook.

Core Information

With Asus A8E Series Notebook the users can download stream HD video, music and data while providing up to an extra hour of notebook battery life when compared to existing Recruit-N products with the help of the Cutting-Edge Recruit-N Wi-Fi Support, Intel’s Next-Gen Wireless-N technology.

Cutting Edge Technology

Asus A8E Series Notebook runs most of the demanding applications at the same time with the help of its latest dual core technology. All these will fascinate you to use the notebook on the go or at the home with the built-in features of your new mobile dual core processor based laptops.

For data transmission, Asus A8E Series Notebook is provided with ExpressCard. The ExpressCard provides a high performance, modular expansion to notebooks at a lower cost and in a smaller form factor. With this feature, you can add memory communications and security devices by simply inserting ExpressCard modules into the notebook.

Asus Laptops comes integrated with latest 3D processing power. The notebook produces very lively visuals along with video playback and outstanding graphics performance. With this notebook, you can delight in proper wireless freedom. The built in mic and high resolution webcam helps you to keep in touch with your near and dear ones.

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On the whole you will be a winner if you get to use this Laptops .