I'd try finding a computer repair shop and see if they can give you an estimate for $20 or so. I think that's about what the repair department at Staples charges. That way, you'll know which pieces are good (and bad), and you can install (or have them installed) into your new puter if needed and appropriate. And if you've just got the ribbon cable backwards, they'll hook it up right and politely snicker at you as you carry your newly fixed puter back to your car.
If you do need a new 'puter, definitely get one with a big tower case, especially if you're going to mount your existing drive as a slave drive.
Does this hint from Shorty help any?
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Originally Posted by shorty943
Press F8 at boot time, after BIOS stuff, before the windows start screen. Must be quick.
Use arrow keys to go up one space to "restart computer in last known good configuration", press enter.
That's what I do.  |