02-03-2017, 08:35 PM
@sallyanne,
To keep you operating until you get the laptop fan fixed, or a new computer, you could buy a laptop cooler stand. I've just had a look on Amazon and they are available from about £5.00.
You sit the laptop on the stand and it has one or more fans, powered from a USB port, which blows air into the base of the laptop. Even if you get the fan fixed, they are probably worthwhile as laptops seem to struggle to stay cool - I know mine does.
As to the cable you are missing for your back-up drive, again these sort of things are very cheaply available on line. If you need to identify the correct connectors, we may be able to help.
When you have your new computer, the laptop could be a good way to try Linux. I use Ubuntu Linux now for everything and would never consider using Windows again.
Any way we can help, just ask. I will have to consult the experts as to the best way for me to upgrade.
david.
To keep you operating until you get the laptop fan fixed, or a new computer, you could buy a laptop cooler stand. I've just had a look on Amazon and they are available from about £5.00.
You sit the laptop on the stand and it has one or more fans, powered from a USB port, which blows air into the base of the laptop. Even if you get the fan fixed, they are probably worthwhile as laptops seem to struggle to stay cool - I know mine does.
As to the cable you are missing for your back-up drive, again these sort of things are very cheaply available on line. If you need to identify the correct connectors, we may be able to help.
When you have your new computer, the laptop could be a good way to try Linux. I use Ubuntu Linux now for everything and would never consider using Windows again.
Any way we can help, just ask. I will have to consult the experts as to the best way for me to upgrade.
david.