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Touchpad issues caused by liquid exposure can sometimes be resolved, depending on how much liquid entered the device and how quickly the affected components... -
Determining whether a touchpad issue stems from software or hardware can often be done through systematic testing. Software problems may be indicated...Leave a comment:
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There are several ways to address issues with a touchpad’s left-click without replacing the entire touchpad. Checking that the touchpad is enabled and...Leave a comment:
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The main impact of using only cold water for all cycles is generally on cleaning performance rather than on the washing machine itself. Machines typically...Leave a comment:
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Using only cold water for all cycles generally does not harm the washing machine itself. For cycles designed to use hot water, if the machine has an internal...Leave a comment:
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For Samsung washing machines with both hot and cold inlets, connecting cold water to both inlets will allow the machine to operate, but cycles that normally...Leave a comment:
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You’re welcome. You’re right, that foam insulation is tricky to remove without damaging it. Sealing around the new drain and guiding the water into...Leave a comment:
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Samsung automatic washing machines can generally operate if only cold water is connected to both the hot and cold inlets. The machine will fill, agitate,...Leave a comment:
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Adding the copper-pipe guide tube should help. From what I’ve found about how these older Kenmore fridges are designed, the defrost water is supposed...Leave a comment:
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Cable quality generally only matters when the connection involves high bandwidth over longer distances. Newer devices with features like 4K at 120 Hz,...Leave a comment:
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The situation is largely the same with HDR or Dolby Vision. These formats increase the amount of data transmitted over HDMI, but as long as the cable...Leave a comment:
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For short cable runs, premium HDMI cables generally don't offer any meaningful advantage over standard ones. HDMI is a digital signal, so it either works...Leave a comment:
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Thanks for sharing. From what I’ve read, the Gigabyte GA-6VXE7+ (Rev 3_0) supported Pentium II and Pentium III processors and used the VIA Apollo Pro133A...Last edited by machinist; 11-03-2025, 02:32 PM.Leave a comment:
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That’s really interesting! Was the motherboard you repaired one of the early Pentium series?...Leave a comment:
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Blown capacitors on motherboards can happen for a few different reasons. Sometimes it is caused by external issues like a faulty power supply, voltage...Leave a comment:
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You've done very thorough testing, and your results strongly suggest that the problem is related to the wiring or electrical conditions at that specific...Leave a comment:
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Most modern UPS units include built-in surge protection, so additional external surge protectors are generally not needed. Plugging a UPS into a surge...Last edited by machinist; 10-30-2025, 03:18 PM.Leave a comment:
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Many UPS units provide both backup power and surge protection. The surge protection component helps shield connected electronics from sudden voltage spikes,...Leave a comment:
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Surge protectors are mainly designed to handle sudden spikes in voltage rather than prolonged low-voltage situations like brownouts. During a brownout,...Leave a comment:
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