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  1. acerpod

    swapping DVD drive on Acer Aspire 5002 WLMi

    Thank you funkytunaa, GOAOZ and tf1. @ funkytunaa - both PC and DVD are IDE, but the pins may not match up. I just don't know how to change them. @ GOAOZ - There are slide releases underneath, but those are for the battery. I've unscrewed several thingies but it didn't allow the DVD drive to...
  2. acerpod

    swapping DVD drive on Acer Aspire 5002 WLMi

    I would like to swap the old (IDE) DVD drive that came on my Acer Aspire 5002 WLMi laptop for a new HP/ LG GSA-T20L. Can anyone tell me if it's compatible and how do I remove my old DVD drive from my Acer? It's not obvious, like unscrew from underneath. Thank you.
  3. acerpod

    Running Encarta 2008 from a USB drive?

    Do you mean install ALL of Encarta on the USB HDD? I tried putting the data folders on the USB and the exe files on the HDD and the program won't start up. I'll try installing everything on the USB drive. Thanks.
  4. acerpod

    Running Encarta 2008 from a USB drive?

    Thanks linney. Tried it and it didn't work. I guess it has to remain on the HDD.
  5. acerpod

    Running Encarta 2008 from a USB drive?

    I'm now using an old Dell Dimension with a 20GB HDD and 128 MB RAM. I have installed Encarta 2008 which has slowed it down tremendously. I have a 160GB USB drive and am wondering if I can put all Encarta's info folders and files on the external drive and leave just the exe files on my HDD. Can...
  6. acerpod

    How can I install my legit Acer Win XP Home on a Dell?

    I lost my Acer laptop and am now using an old Dell with Win Me. I would like to install my legitimate Win XP Home on my Dell but the official disks that came with my Acer won't install on a non-Acer. I have all my license codes. Is there some way I can still do so? Thanks.
  7. acerpod

    touchpad converted to drawing tablet?

    Thanks mscallisto. A friend just mentioned a homemade stylus from a screw, ball bearing and battery for $2 - http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-turn-a-laptop-touch-pad-into-a-mini-graphics-tablet-164952/ I was hoping for something simple and homemade but maybe a little more ...
  8. acerpod

    touchpad converted to drawing tablet?

    Hi, I use my Logitec marble mouse all the time and seldom use my touchpad. I was wondering, is it possible to use the touchpad as a mini drawing tablet? I use Photoshop CS3 a lot and would like to draw a bit, nothing elaborate. Acer 5002 WLMi 100 GB HDD 1 GB RAM XP Home SP3 Thanks, pod
  9. acerpod

    Chrome

    Sorry, day 5 for Chrome. Can't count!
  10. acerpod

    Chrome

    Day 6 for Chrome and I'm happy with it although I'm a FF3 fan. I crashed Chrome running flash vids too. Chrome has the ugliest interface of all the browsers and am looking for other skins.

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