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alled inside the computer. Most adapters have antennas that are placed on the outside of the computer where the adapter is exposed . Laptop Adapter For the laptop, the wireless PC adapters slide into a slot about half an inch thick. Modern laptop adapters don't require the need for protruding antennas. USB Adapters For convenience, especially if a user lacks computer repair or installatio n expertise, USB wireless adapters are available. These devices plug into the USB port and supply the computer with a wireless sig clock icon nal. Benefits Houses that have a wireless network set up can use wireless PC adapters to communicate with other computers. This me ans files can be shared, printing can be done from anywhere, and access to home computers from anywhere is the world is possible.R PurplePixie epairing Damaged Drives A physically damaged drive may not be recoverable. It may also cost more to have a technician repair it th .
acing Desktop Hard Drives In a desktop computer, you can simply add a new drive and transfer your old drive's contents to it. Soft ware such as Norton Ghost or Acronis True Image can clone the contents so that you do not have to reinstall operating systems or applications. Replacing Laptop Hard Drives This is more difficult, because there may only be room for one drive. In this case, yo u may need to clone your current drive to an external drive, then install your new drive and transfer the clone from the external letter of intent sample drive. Temporary Drives If you have an external drive but do not have an internal replacement, your motherboard may allow you to u se the external drive as your main drive in the meantime. Check its documentation for specifics.1 Press the power button to shut d PurplePixie own the computer completely. Press the power button again to restart the computer, initiating a hard reset. If the system boots, t .
r provided to the computer. 3 Replace the power cord connecting the power supply to the wall outlet with a new cord. The cord may have frayed or become stretched, resulting in an inconstant power draw. 4 Listen for the computer fan. If the fan is running norma lly while the light flashes, then the fan is receiving current from the power supply. Go on to the next step. 5 Shut down the comp uter and unplug the power cord. Disconnect all other cables and devices from the computer. Open the computer case and verify that fire texture the power supply cables are securely connected to the motherboard,and have not come loose or become coated in dust or debris. 6 Ch eck the power source connection. Most computers include a small light on the rear of the system near the power connection socket. PurplePixie If this light remains off or flashes, the power source is not drawing the correct amount of current and may need to be replaced. T .
