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Dark Drakan

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I'm sure most of you have noticed the lack of created threads etc & gaming news posts but to those who were not aware I'm currently lacking a computer. My laptop is getting worse by the day & most of my browsing is done on my phone. I can post in threads easy enough on phone but creating threads with pictures/links & videos can take some time. So they have been few & far between while I'm saving cash to build a new PC. Normal service shall be resumed soon & I will be posting more than ever without the frustration of a slow laptop that constantly beeps when power cord moves (A/C Jack is broken inside).
 
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No worries, just don't disappear anywhere. I don't really feel like mopping up the vast litres of salty tears Scoots will leak out of his eyes if you do.
 
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queenofdisco said:
No worries, just don't disappear anywhere. I don't really feel like mopping up the vast litres of salty tears Scoots will leak out of his eyes if you do.
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I'm still on our forums daily just can't post as many threads as I would like & have them presented well. My laptop even overheated earlier & turned off, had to stack coasters underneath it & put ice pack on bottom before I could use it again.
 
Dark Drakan said:
I'm still on our forums daily just can't post as many threads as I would like & have them presented well. My laptop even overheated earlier & turned off, had to stack coasters underneath it & put ice pack on bottom before I could use it again.
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You may wanna do that permanently, I started using a laptop table for mine when it turned off due to overheating and it hasn't done it since. Some lappies just need the extra ventilation; otherwise you can do lasting damage. :(
 
queenofdisco said:
You may wanna do that permanently, I started using a laptop table for mine when it turned off due to overheating and it hasn't done it since. Some lappies just need the extra ventilation; otherwise you can do lasting damage. :(
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Damage is long done, battery lasts about 20mins & A/C jack is snapped & it's peeling off motherboard. Fan is awfully positioned & always had overheating issues. I can't even move it when it's on as if cable moves it's constantly flicking between on & off charge as pins touch & then don't over & over. Got £550 of my PC budget currently so won't be long before I start building it.
 
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Damage is long done, battery lasts about 20mins & A/C jack is snapped & it's peeling off motherboard. Fan is awfully positioned & always had overheating issues. I can't even move it when it's on as if cable moves it's constantly flicking between on & off charge as pins touch & then don't over & over. Got £550 of my PC budget currently so won't be long before I start building it.
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Sounds like my old laptop - the battery got so bad it wouldn't charge at all, and the power cord had to be put in a special position, which meant if the cord was moved the laptop would suddenly shut off. Effectively turning it into a desktop computer. :/

I'm glad you're almost there with your funds; good luck with the build. :)
 
queenofdisco said:
Sounds like my old laptop - the battery got so bad it wouldn't charge at all, and the power cord had to be put in a special position, which meant if the cord was moved the laptop would suddenly shut off. Effectively turning it into a desktop computer. :/

I'm glad you're almost there with your funds; good luck with the build. :)
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Almost same situation & been putting up with it for months but now the casing of the jack is loose & gotten worse. Will start buying components soon with thanks to advice from @Gikoku, @Azer249 & @Steve Powell the build can start properly.
 
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Dark Drakan said:
Almost same situation & been putting up with it for months but now the casing of the jack is loose & gotten worse. Will start buying components soon with thanks to advice from @Gikoku, @Azer249 & @Steve Powell the build can start properly.
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Sucks eh? But luckily you won't have to put up with it for much longer. :)
 
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Think of getting one of those laptop ventilation usb stands?
They're pretty cheap, yo.
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Laptop will be no more soon, I have started purchasing components for my new rig and will be set to start building it in matter of weeks. Will never have to use a laptop again after that so it can go in a cupboard when ive transferred the files I want off it. Got just over £500 of my budget saved so far (going to cost just over £1000 when im done) and have purchased the case/PSU/DVD Drive and SSD so far and have them in my possession.
 
Hey as long as you don't drop off the planet like I did, you'll be fine so don't sweat it. Looking forward to you getting the rig all sorted so business can pick up again.

I remember when my old lappy had horrible heating issues, it got to the point where I literally stuffed the damn thing in my freezer. Talk about some dark days.
 
Gikoku said:
Hey as long as you don't drop off the planet like I did, you'll be fine so don't sweat it. Looking forward to you getting the rig all sorted so business can pick up again.

I remember when my old lappy had horrible heating issues, it got to the point where I literally stuffed the damn thing in my freezer. Talk about some dark days.
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Hey. Hey Scotty. Hey. Listen. Remember that time you spilled water all over your laptop??

Good times man. Good times.
 
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Dark Drakan said:
Amy did the same and her keyboard doesnt work properly since then, we have to use a USB keyboard on top of regular one.
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It's one of my greatest fears, even moreso since Scott did it. Now I make the habit of keeping my liquids far away from my electronic goods.
 
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I dont let anyone near any of my electronics with any sort of liquid, very protective over my consoles/computers etc.
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Same. My niece placed her small glass of juice next to my 360 and I was filled with so much anxiety and paranoia I had to move it elsewhere.
 
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Don't remind me..

On the other hand, it did manage to cool it off.
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