aquamarine
03-02-2008, 06:25 PM
Well I don't know what happened, but the little chip that is the resistor or transistor (or whatchamacallit) bit the dust in my laptop and since I needed to get work done right-a-fuckin-way, I just went out and bought a new one. I took the laptop in to London Drugs and it seems they can order the chip in for $100 (it's easily replaced if you have a screw driver).
Without that part, the laptop can still be used as a very good desktop computer if you just plug it into a screen. It comes with a remote control and has infrared built into the machine. I have played some Battlefield on it along with various other games, however it was mainly my school notebook so it is not abused.
I have also put one of those skins on the top of it since the metal shell was receiving scuff marks. It has never been in motion while it was moving and has almost always been opened from the center-outward (as to not stress the sides of the glass). She is a very good machine that needs a new home. If I wasn't so impatient, I'd order the part, but looks like bills come first in this case.
Asking $500 + $15 shipping.
Model: HP Pavilion dv5230ca Notebook PC
-1.66GHz Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology featuring Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E
-Microprocessor Cache 2MB L2 Cache
-Memory 1536MB 667MHz DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm - 1x 1024MB, 1x512MB)
-Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
-Video Memory 128MB (shared)
-Hard Drive 120GB 5400RPM
-Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
-Display 15.4” WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800)
-Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
-Network Card Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
-Wireless Connectivity Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
-Sound Altec Lansing
External Ports
* 6-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia or xD Picture cards
* 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
* 1 Headphone out w/SPDIF Digital Audio
* 1 microphone-in
* 1 VGA (15-pin)
* 1 TV-Out (S-video)
* 1 RJ-11 (modem)
* RJ -45 (LAN)
* 1 notebook expansion port 2
* 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
* 1 Consumer IR
Dimensions - 10.4"(L) x 14.1"(W) x 1.38"(min H) /1.77"(max H)
Weight: 6.5 lbs
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition+Service Pack 2
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3104.JPG
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3105.JPG
Various ports
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3107.JPG
Another couple ports, the DVD-writer and the remote-control with it's docking slot
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3111.JPG
Open for business
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3116.JPG
Without the chip, this is what you see unless you plug it into a monitor
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3119.JPG
And the battery
Oh yes, of course it DOES come with a power cable. That's sorta a given.
Without that part, the laptop can still be used as a very good desktop computer if you just plug it into a screen. It comes with a remote control and has infrared built into the machine. I have played some Battlefield on it along with various other games, however it was mainly my school notebook so it is not abused.
I have also put one of those skins on the top of it since the metal shell was receiving scuff marks. It has never been in motion while it was moving and has almost always been opened from the center-outward (as to not stress the sides of the glass). She is a very good machine that needs a new home. If I wasn't so impatient, I'd order the part, but looks like bills come first in this case.
Asking $500 + $15 shipping.
Model: HP Pavilion dv5230ca Notebook PC
-1.66GHz Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology featuring Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300E
-Microprocessor Cache 2MB L2 Cache
-Memory 1536MB 667MHz DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm - 1x 1024MB, 1x512MB)
-Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
-Video Memory 128MB (shared)
-Hard Drive 120GB 5400RPM
-Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
-Display 15.4” WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800)
-Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
-Network Card Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
-Wireless Connectivity Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
-Sound Altec Lansing
External Ports
* 6-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia or xD Picture cards
* 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
* 1 Headphone out w/SPDIF Digital Audio
* 1 microphone-in
* 1 VGA (15-pin)
* 1 TV-Out (S-video)
* 1 RJ-11 (modem)
* RJ -45 (LAN)
* 1 notebook expansion port 2
* 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
* 1 Consumer IR
Dimensions - 10.4"(L) x 14.1"(W) x 1.38"(min H) /1.77"(max H)
Weight: 6.5 lbs
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition+Service Pack 2
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3104.JPG
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3105.JPG
Various ports
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3107.JPG
Another couple ports, the DVD-writer and the remote-control with it's docking slot
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3111.JPG
Open for business
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3116.JPG
Without the chip, this is what you see unless you plug it into a monitor
http://uploader.beezsk.com/aqua/a8/IMGP3119.JPG
And the battery
Oh yes, of course it DOES come with a power cable. That's sorta a given.