(Part 2) Top products from r/computerhelp

Oh, that's easier, it's a simple SATA power and SATA data connection. Any enclosure with a SATA connection should work just fine, although I'd recommend using one with a USB 3.0 output and the HDD can read and write much faster than the 480Mbps limitation of USB 2.0. Something like this would work great and it's super cheap-

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Tool-free-Enclosure-Optimized-EC-UASP/dp/B00OJ3UJ2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519971772&sr=8-1&keywords=2.5in+hard+drive+enclosure

The SATA connections have a sideways 'L' shaped connector for both the separate power and data connections and will only plug-in one way.

Download, and run this guy. You will need a flash drive and some time. Once it installs do the following:

1. Boot into the flash drive using your boot menu (let me know if you have trouble finding that)
   
   
2. Show me what options you have from there.
   
   The idea is that you do a repair install that should let you reinstall the OS without moving any files. It should seem straightforward but if you feel uncomfortable take plenty of screenshots and I'm happy to walk you through it.
   
   
   Edit: ALTERNATELY if you have a way of removing the hard drive and mounting it to another computer using something like this (you can get these from Best Buy or Walmart in a pinch) you can see all of your files that way, and then using the reinstall tool you can reinstall the operating system without worrying about lost data.

The hard drive is PROBABLY fine, it sounds like there is probably a problem with the mainboard if it won't power on - but this doesn't guarantee the hard drive is OK. BUT, it's probably fine.

You want something like this

You can then remove the hard drive by following these instructions and plugging the hard drive into the USB adapter, powering it on, and plugging it into a different computer. Then, just find the files!

You shuold be able to. Either but something like this https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-FD2002-Dual-Bay-Docking-Function/dp/B00N1KXE9K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522154062&sr=8-5&keywords=hard+drive+docking+station or if you're using a new desktop just connect the new hard drive to sata and power cables it should come up. Just make sure the computer is off then you do it.

Out of curiosity, what do you mean by the one you bought from Amazon? Is it just a audio adapter like this?

If it is, I would try plugging a flash drive into the USB port you had it in. Preferably, one that you tested as working using your rear USB.

If the flash drive works in the back but not the front, then I would open up your case and check that all the wires going from the front panel to the motherboard and make sure it's still plugged in properly.

Is it just a single 3.5mm jack? if so most desktops don't have the 4 ring 3.5mm jack found in an Iphone or laptop allowing to use a mic and headphones with just jack. You will need to buy a splitter that turns it into a headphone jack and a mic and then plug those into their respective jack. They are on amazon for around 10$.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-MUYHSFMM-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0058DOWH6/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1520281055&sr=8-16&keywords=35mm+splitter

if the problem is what i think it is grab one of these and you are good to go!

This should probably work, but I do not have personal experience.

http://www.amazon.com/Dualcomm-Ethernet-over-Adapters-DECA-100/dp/B009AGCLVG


Cannot run TV and internet over the same cable at the same time. You would have to switch both ends of the coax cable to accomplish this.

If you think the mouse is completely done for, you may want to find something like this or this

There are two things here to remember: the laptop probably doesn't support three monitors and the monitor could be faulty. I have a Lenovo Thinkpad that works great with two monitors attached to the docking station, but the third requires an external graphics card that plugs through USB. The third monitor could play into the it as well.

The monitor is probably bad though since you can't get it to turn on with just two or one monitors attached. I would stick with just two for the moment until you can find a monitor that works, then you can use this to connect it to the laptop:

StarTech.com USB to DVI External Video Card Multi Monitor Adapter with 1920x1200 Graphics Cards USB2DVIE3 (Black)

I have it set to 2666MHz. That’s the advertised speed for the RAM I bought. Although, I have tried lowering and raising it to troubleshoot, but I get no different result. This is the specific RAM that I have, if it helps:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCQRQ8N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sRT1Db8GY5SW7

I am looking at this currently:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076W9Q5A/ref=ox_ya_os_product

Here is a Link to buy the Same Module new


https://www.amazon.com/Memory-SO-DIMM-PC3L-12800S-1600MHz-HMT41GS6AFR8A-PB/dp/B00N46M5D2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=hmt41gs6bfr8a&qid=1556650706&s=gateway&sr=8-1

If the computer has a combination microphone / headphone port then you need to purchase a Combo Audio Adapter.

is this good? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Port-USB-2-0-Ultra-Mini/dp/B003M0NURK/ref=zg_bs_17387627011_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0SDQD441HD0CPFASN2EJ will that work?

whats diff between 2.0 and 3.0?

If you've tried different cables, different ports on your router, disabling and reinstalling drivers, a reinstall, hell you could even try plugging it straight into your laptop to see if it at least detects the connection. If all that fails, you're best bet is that the ethernet controller is fried, which isn't Unlikely.

You have 2 options good sir, buy a USB network gigabit adaptor, or if you're technically advanced, buy a pcie- network adaptor.


Here is the usb adaptor:

http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network-Adapter/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344537187&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+gigabit+ethernet+adapter

Here is the pci-e card:
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Gigabit-Network-Adapter-EXPI9301CTBLK/dp/B001CY0P7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344537153&sr=8-1&keywords=pci+e+x1+gigabit

Their both Identical in the sense that they are gigabit.

Germany! But I think I was wrong, the one I found looks different but I think its the same. But I am going for the one thats 10 euros cheaper, it has the same specs so it doesnt matter I guess. https://www.amazon.de/Crucial-CT102464BF160B-Speicher-PC3L-12800-204-Pin/dp/B006YG8X9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1E9VXKAJCCAHV&keywords=8gb+ram+ddr3+1600&qid=1556655376&s=gateway&sprefix=8gb+ram+ddr3+1&sr=8-3

Yeah that's no problem! heres the link to the motherboard

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Dell-G3HR7-Motherboard-Systemboard-Mainboard/dp/B0062QDRGU&ved=2ahUKEwjZ_e6h4cXlAhUKSK0KHeVJDdMQFjAAegQICBAC&usg=AOvVaw3TQTIDc1wW7N3vlKypuuub&cshid=1572499619786

And here's to the ram I just got

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-8gb-1-6-ghz-ddr3-dimm-desktop-memory-green/5429091.p?skuId=5429091