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What is the correct way to check the efficiency of an UPS?

I have my UPS made by Israeli company - Advice. I read somewhere that every few months, UPS should be checked for operability by disconnecting it from the mains plugging mid and high powered devices ...
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Average time to first repair for various computer manufacturers [closed]

I remember reading an article on LifeHacker once which compared PC manufacturers based on the average time their computer lasted before requiring a repair. Where could I find such statistics today? ...
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IOMEGA 500GB hard disk data reccovery

Last year by November I bought an IOMEGA 500GB Prestige hard disk. Yesterday, unfortunately the hard disk fell down from my table. After that incident, when I connect my disk, Windows asks me to ...
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Looking for a CRM that tracks client serial numbers [closed]

I'm looking for a CRM that will allow me to save/follow client equipment purchases, record the serial numbers, and track warranty periods. The CRM doesn't need to be too advanced as long as I can ...
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Lenovo ThinkPad400s screen cracked. Warranty expired. What are my options?

While adjusting screen on my laptop it cracked. I bought it almost two years ago and my warranty is expired. What are my options?
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Laptop warranty expiration [closed]

I have a Dell Inspiron e1505 purchased in 2006 with a four year warranty that expires in late October. It's just a warranty, not accidental damage protection. That laptop currently runs pretty well. ...
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Are there laptop brands with more than 1 year warranty?

I know costco adds one year to the manufacturer warranty but I'm wondering if there are manufacturers who offer more than 1 year warranty. I've had a couple of laptops that broke a couple of months ...
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hardware leasing vs purchase

I'm wanting to get a new laptop and desktop. I'm self-employed and so both bits of kit are primarily for business use. I've been looking into leasing both computers as an alternative to purchasing ...
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Dell replacement return [closed]

I am not sure if I can ask this question here. Please let me know if my question is not suitable here. I just received my replacement monitor from dell. While I was talking to dell tech., he told me ...
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Laptop LCD Screen Flickering

I recognize this is most likely not a software error and likely lies in one of the hardware components. However, about 3 months ago I replaced the LCD screen on this laptop. The company which I ...
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Data recovery on an Iomega portable drive

For Christmas, my little brother got an Iomega 500GB portable hard drive. It'd been working well, but last week it flat died, and the company's trying to shirk it, claiming it's not under warranty ...
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Will formatting HD and installing my own OS invalidate the warranty on Laptops?

I want to purchase a brand new Toshiba or Lenovo laptop with the aim of formatting the hard drive, installing Ubuntu Linux OS and using the Windows os as a Virtualbox virtual machine. Would doing ...
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Is there any way to get a Dell Service Tag through Dell.com Website?

I purchased a Dell computer through dell.com in August 2009. It qualifies for the Windows Vista to Windows 7 free upgrade. I don't have the laptop on hand (it was a gift), though I copied down the ...
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Upgrading HDD in Toshiba Laptop without invalidating the warranty?

I have a Toshiba A105-4254 laptop with a 2 year warranty and I was wondering if there was any way of upgrading the HDD (by possibly sending it back to Toshiba) without invalidating my two year ...