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cuiviel
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Hey all, I tried to log on Sunday afternoon and discovered (to my chagrin) that my sister's laptop refuses to power on. I think it's a problem with the power switch itself, because I'm able to utilize a "Quickplay," a proprietary HP function for playing media files and DVDs, and with it I successfully browsed through some folders on my C: drive, which leads me to believe that my hard disk hasn't been corrupted.

But until I'm able to get Windows running again I'm going to be out of commission. I really hope it doesn't take too long; I've been thinking about getting an iMac for myself for some time now, so if worse comes to worst I'll be forced to do that.

See you all soon - don't get into any trouble without me!

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25th February 2008 16:21 p.m.
cuiviel
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Quick update:

  1. there's no LOTRO client available for Mac, so unless it's possible to install Windows onto an iMac (I know it's possible to put it on MacBooks and desktop Macs) I may not decide to purchase one. but I'm hoping...

  2. bought an extended warranty for my sister's notebook today. apparently HP Pavillion notebook PCs have power switch mechanisms that are integrated into the motherboard! unbelievable! this is an outrage. so they're going to FedEx me a box to put the notebook in and send to the service department. taking this into account, I should be able to come back around the end of the first week in March.

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25th February 2008 20:32 p.m.
burgraen
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Oh man, that's a bummer Cuiviel! Hopefully it gets repaired and FedEx'd back to you nice and quick. Good luck!

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25th February 2008 21:25 p.m.
broonor
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Ye take yer time friend, an get back as soon as ye can. Aye hope it all comes together soon.

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26th February 2008 20:21 p.m.
gorthin
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Dang Cui, I hope it gets fixed soon, Keep calling HP and yelling at them to hurry up! If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. Keep in touch

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27th February 2008 20:48 p.m.
cuiviel
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Quick update #2:

  1. I've received the packaging from HP to send to their service department, and after I attempt to backup the data on my hard drive I'll be sending it out. Hopefully by Friday of next week I'll be up and running again. Hopefully.

  2. I'm irked and bummed simultaneously: my minstrel could be level 37 by now, if not for technical difficulties! As it stands, I've got a little catching up to do. Power-levelling time soon, soon. Watch your back, Thurgrum! =]

PS Gorthin: Time to update your signature, you xp fiend you.

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28th February 2008 20:13 p.m.
thurgrum
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Heya Cuiviel, any updates? It is strange not seeing you on. I hope that you get that laptop up and running soon. Im trying to keep ahead of you! just a few more XPs for 35!

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10th March 2008 13:28 p.m.
cuiviel
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Well, HPs giving me a bit of a run-around on getting the laptop repaired. I was initially hoping to have it back by tomorrow, but I don't know if that'll be possible now. I'm expecting a call from them, and I've got my diatribe memorized. I'ma tear them a new one and demand prompt quality service. I'll keep you posted!

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10th March 2008 20:38 p.m.
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