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I am currently using BT Home Hub 3 infinity and have been given a BT Home Hub 4 modem, which I am advised is compatable. my question relates to the additional White box that is used in conjunction with the exsisting Home Hub 3. The white box is identified as NGI ECI CPE MODEMS Type !B Item Code...

Hi Sam, The 1.6 amp fuse is serviceable, well spotted regarding the capacitor. I will now attempt the removal of the board assy. The white flexible strips that connect the boards are these able to be unplugged or are they soldered ? Many thanks for your help again.

Hi Sam, The power supply is as you suggest protected by a fixed metal cover but is not on a separate board and to remove the board needs the removal of components like the VHS tapedeck etc. I have attached a photo incase you have any ideas on the stripdown. Thank's

Hi Sam, Thank you for your advice, I a retired aircraft electrician, my knowledge relates to aircraft and there components. It would be very useful to locate the power supply area on the DVD,I will take your advice and have a look at some relevant literature that you suggest. Best regards, Colin.

Can anyone please advise with regard to the Samsung DVD-VR320 unit. The problem appears to relate to power supply as the unit remains dead no power light or indication, the fuses are servicable. Any assistace relating to wiring diagram,voltage check points or known defects would be greatly...

Can anyone please advise where I can purchase an oscillating rod for the above jig saw I am unable to locate a IPC breakdown to obtain the part no. Thank you in advance. Colin.

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My HP printer is telling me that the ink cartridges are not compatible, even though they are the correct ones & worked fine for the last few weeks. I have cleaned them, they worked for a couple of days. I then replaced them, still the same problem. I have taken them out & re installed them, it...

Hi Madder, Many thanks for the brilliant info. I have the original VISTA disc so will start there, then will proceed as required. Best regards, Colin.

Hi Mattylad, I Have tried System restore It worked the first time then fault re-accured, Now system shows no restore point. Please help. Colin.

Hi Mattylad, Yes I am now in safe mode and system logs in. Thant you for responding. Colin.

The laptop is DELL Inspiron 1501 using Vista home basic 32 bit. when PC is switched on it starts ok and indicates the users but on selecting any user it indicates the timer counter but does not load the user. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Colin.

I am looking to purchase A budget laptop, A number of high spec. models are loaded with the following operating systems. Windows 7 starter edition 32 bit. Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. I understand that Windows 7 can be upgraded to Windows 8 for £15.00 Is this...

Better luck next time :P I have now managed to strike a deal with the SAAB garage. Thanks anyway, Colin.

We have an Astra 1.9CDTi 2007 with 53,000 miles on the clock. It does not want to start first thing in the morning, it has been checked by the Vauxhall agent on several occasions they are unable to locate a fault. In order to start it is necessary to depress the accelerator, it then fires...