ak471992 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 my computer has something really wrong with it . i dont know whats wrong. Packard bell imedia 6300It has 128MB ram20GB hardrrive1GHzwindows xpyes utorrent did work on this perfectly.basically when i boot up the computer the mouse doesnt work so i cant log in. i've tried switching the usb ports. however i did take the usb out booted up the computer and then put the mouse usb back in and it worked. then later on it stopped working. i tried the same again and a million other things and it wouldnt work. i have tried another mouse and that didnt work either so i believe theres something wrong with the computer. is there anyway i can fix this please help. i bought this in 2000.Also i'm not to sure about this but if you buy a new motherboard can you buy any and it will work in your computer but all you have to make sure of is that it will fit inside of your computers case. also how expensive would a good one be. i would like to buy a motherboard as i dont want to spend too mmuch money on a new computer. also do the motherboards come with the ram and hardrive and those thingsAny help would greatly be appreciated.thank you very much.
Ultima Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 If you're going to buy a new motherboard, then chances are, you're going to have to buy a new processor. And new RAM. And maybe new hard drives. And a new graphics card. Just fitting in the case isn't the only requisite -- you need to worry about whether parts are going to connect properly too.
Switeck Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 Almost any Packard Bell computers use a proprietary case design which will only accept another Packard Bell motherboard...in short, if the motherboard fails then the case is useless for OEM (other equipment manufacturer) replacements.
ak471992 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Posted February 13, 2007 ok thanks for the info. do you have any ideas on how to fix the usb problem.if i were to buy all the equipment lets say 1GB ram, 250GB harddrive, duo proccessor and a decent graphics card and get somebody in to set it all up how much would that approx cost.thanks
Ultima Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Depends on what parts you buy... it could range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand.
ak471992 Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Posted February 13, 2007 ok thanks. i got my mouse working by buying the other type which doesnt require usb. however my usb ports are disabled and i cant think of anything to do to fix the usbs.
TheBear Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 You could try picking up a USB card that plugs into one of the PCI slots on the motherboard.Again, because the system is an HP, make sure that the card is going to fit into your computer.
ak471992 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Posted February 14, 2007 ok thanks for the info my usb's are working fine as uninstalled the stuff on the usb by going to device manager when i restarted they all worked.thanks everyone
Switeck Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 An add-on PCI USB v2.0 (or v2.1!) card may still be a good idea if your motherboard's USB is only v1.0 or v1.1.
ak471992 Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Posted February 15, 2007 kwl thanks how much would that cost and how could i check if its v1.0 or v1.1
Switeck Posted February 15, 2007 Report Posted February 15, 2007 Your motherboard manual should tell you.Lost your manual? Download another from the manufacturer's website online...though good luck finding that using GOOGLE!A PCI USB v2.0/v2.1 card may be under $29.
ak471992 Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Posted February 15, 2007 kwl thanks but it all seems to be fine now and i aint goin on the net and search for a manual for a computer thats 7years old. but thanks anyway.
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