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How to repair Emachine Advent Medion Packard Bell Compaq and Ei-systems computers. Sometimes HP computers will be included in this depending on the build.
Did you know? Emachine originates from USA, The company appeared in September 1998, as a joint venture between Korean monitor maker Korea Data Systems (KDS) and Korean computer manufacturer TriGem, who just happen to make the system boards inside these computers. In addition the trademark Advent and Medion both sold through the same high street retailer. Users of the Advent T1 all in one computer will be keen to note that the system they bought, was manufactured ( see my guide on this pc elsewhere in my ebay guides ) by the Korean based company and expensive as it is, is not easily or economically repaired when the motherboard fails
In 2004 rival Gateway Computers bought Emachine. Gateway was purchased by Acer in October 2007, and eMachines is still used as a brand for low-cost PCs. In addition Ei Systems , a Spanish based company were acquired and their range of computers was also added to the range on offer in the same high street retailers.
Before the company went private in 2001, eMachines' desktop components were generally considered of poor quality. So what has changed then when they say they are now more reliable ? Nothing at all because they are still just as unreliable as they have always been.
So it all ties up really, the same brand name computers which all suffer with the same hardware problems are built on the same chassis, using the same components for sale in the same high street shops.
Market domination with a common product with a common problem. Something wrong here?
But what about the computers themselves when they malfunction?
This option replaces the malfunctioning motherboard with a new socket 478 motherboard.
It is easy to fit a new top quality motherboard, using the ebayer's own cpu,memory and restored their existing registered version of windows XP without any data or personal files loss at all. The whole operation took just 1 hour 50 minutes from start to finish, and cost £85.00 in total. Need more info contact Chris for details or ring 07926-106150.
Note: this is applicable to owners of Medion,Advent, Packard Bell,Compaq, Ei-System computers that are sold from the same location.
Lets go and think about being green when it comes to our computers.
We buy all these computers and when they get old ( after about 3 years! or sooner ) we think about just replacing the pc without any regard for all the data that you have put on it over those years. We also think that " its getting slow, get something faster" but do you ever consider the options fully?? NO
The options to upgrade the innards are more appropriate.
See my pages for value for money upgrade kits to install a new motherboard with processor,memory and cooling fan. This gets you instant speed and capability, and retains your existing files,priceless picture collection which I bet you have not stored to a cd yet ?? AND it means you don't have the costly expense of buying a new pc or giving your hard drive contents to third world countries to access the information on the drive to use for immoral or illegal purposes. For between £90 and £150 you could install one of my upgrade kits, it will take you under an hour to do. Anyone can do this, just be practical and follow my included detailed instructions. Unless you have hands like shovels or fingers like railway sleepers it is dead easy.
Ask me ? ring me on 07926-106150 for free advice on what i can provide for your computer. Full compatibility service given and telephone help after the upgrade just in case you run into difficulties.
Supply and fit service? if you are in the Surrey/Middx/Berks/Bucks area, contact me for further info. I'll post it anywhere in the UK or other parts of Europe, USA Australia etc I will not post to SPAIN
July 2008
Applicable to Emachine, Advent, Medion, Packard Bell, Compaq, Gateway Computers.
Also applies to some HP and Fujitsu computers.
Symptoms of failure, or imminent failure if still running.
Possible symptoms Pre-full failure.
The computer may not boot beyond POST ( Power on Self Test )or the computer may have random shut down and reboots. The computer may not boot to windows but only to Safe Mode.
The computer boot process may go round and round in a “loop” in other words a, the pc will POST but go to the menu that offers a choice of different boot methods. This may include “start windows Normally” or start Windows …. Last good known configuration, or Safe Mode option.
The full motherboard breakdown will be evident if the pc will not come out of the yellow standby light on the screen. The other symptoms here will be the pc may sound as though it is running. This is assuming the power supply has not partially blown. The CPU fan will be seen to be running, the hard drive and cd rom lights will be glowing, and the hard drive can be heard running. The obvious point will be that in these circumstances the pc will show no signs of a display on screen.
What will have happened here is that the motherboard processor socket will have become inoperable. This is a non repairable item, but means the motherboard must be replaced for an effective and full repair.
The cost of this may sound worse that it actually is. The High Street stores will quote you inflated repair figures, when in truth the repair can be carried out by you with my instructions in under and hour and with full effect.
Ask me for more details if the above symptoms match your own computer symptoms.
Chris
07926-106150
Formerly Ebay SIAN8401
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