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To: GROUND ZERO™ who wrote (75555)	6/2/2011 9:06:26 AM
From: PMS Witch	Read Replies (2) of 110581

I'd replace the machine. Before investing time and effort configuring the new machine to your taste, run diagnostics -- and not just a quick scan. Beat the Hell out of it. Run things in continuous loops. Overnight too. Get it hot -- really hot. You'll want to hear the fans screaming for mercy. Let it cool. Cycle it repeatedly. Run the screen at eyeball blistering full brightness. Test every part of the system. Watch for stuck pixels. Put your ear on it: noises, vibrations, squeaks. . .etc. Don't abuse the machine, but make sure it stands up to the worst it will face in the years ahead. If it will fail, it's better it happens under warranty. Make a note of when the warranty expires and re-run a complete battery of tests then too. Test how long a battery charge lasts and record the work the machine was doing along with the results. Claims of pre-mature battery failure go further with the support of solid data. You can get diagnostic software from HP, the manufacturer(s) of your system's components, or look for appropriate general purpose tools online. Cheers, PW. P.S. Just to get started. . . lagom.nl hddscan.com memtest.org gtopala.com udpixel.en.softonic.com

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