Thanks for all the advice I did manage some how to get it going took everything I could off it shut it down and it has gone back to a blank screen. as I'm not as tech savvy as some of the people on here I think it will have to be a new one
can someone recommend a make and model of laptop as I am bamboozled by them all I just need it to run Microsoft office and put photos on
Were you able to find which key is used to start in 'safe mode'?I'm looking for a 17inch screen
I'm looking for a 17inch screen
Looks like the mother board then mate.nothing happened
Go into your local computer repair shop & see what refurb models they have, you are more likely to get a better spec & more vfm plus they are more likely to give you a better service in the future should you have any problems.can someone recommend a make and model of laptop as I am bamboozled by them all I just need it to run Microsoft office and put photos on
Were you able to find which key is used to start in 'safe mode'?
You don't need to be tech savvy to use safe mode, it talks you through what is needed.
Really worth giving it a go in my opinion.....
What's your budget...? A good mid range new 17" laptop is going to be in the £500 - £750 range. There are some good bargains (older models and refurbs) starting at around the £300 mark but the spec will be at the bottom end. If you're hoping to get a similar lifespan out of your next one then I'd avoid bottom of the range stuff. Laptops Direct do some decent deals on refurbed big name laptops.
The spec that I used to recommend to customers at my previous workplace is:
i5 or i7 Intel processor (avoid Celeron processors)
8Gb of RAM (memory)
1Tb hard drive
17" screen with screen resolution of at least 1600 x 900
A couple of things that people sometimes forget to check:
1) The number of USB ports fitted. Some older/cheaper ones still come with only 2. I'd recommend 3 at least.
2) CD/DVD drive. A fair few laptop manufacturers are copying Apple and not fitting these now. Not a deal breaker as you can buy a USB one for as little as £15 - £20.
If you want me to hunt out some possibles for you then let me know.
If you could I might be interested in a 15 inch screen to. Argos have some but I have not heard of the make of processors