Anything else hardware related. If it doesn't fit in any other forum then post it here. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:29:46 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 04:29:46 +0000 Computer Help Forums - Online PC Help https://computerhelpforums.com/forums/miscellaneous-hardware.29/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:46:26 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/trying-to-get-laptop-2-monitors-to-work.55159/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/trying-to-get-laptop-2-monitors-to-work.55159/ invalid@example.com (Mark35) Mark35 Currently, the only way I've been able to do this is to install a little program called XXX USB Display. So, when I start my computer, the laptop and one monitor will start. I click on XXX USB Display and the second monitor...

Trying to get laptop + 2 monitors to work]]> 4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:16:15 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/samsung-27in-monitor-not-displaying.55113/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/samsung-27in-monitor-not-displaying.55113/ invalid@example.com (120crosswind) 120crosswind
I have a Samsung 27in curved monitor that was recently bought second hand. We were told there were not issues, but we plugged it in and powered it on to see no picture! Neither myself or my wife are too good with this stuff. I've tried to go into the menu to see if there were any settings we could change but almost every option is greyed out. Any idea helps!

Model Number: c27f396fhn
View attachment 15380 View attachment 15381]]> 7 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:52:34 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/troubleshooting-a-dark-pc-display-problem.55088/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/troubleshooting-a-dark-pc-display-problem.55088/ invalid@example.com (8biosdrive) 8biosdrive
Troubleshooting a dark PC display problem]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:27:57 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/fuzzy-black-text-from-canon-tr8520-printer.55081/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/fuzzy-black-text-from-canon-tr8520-printer.55081/ invalid@example.com (8biosdrive) 8biosdrive
Fuzzy black text from Canon TR8520 printer]]> 8 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:19:18 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/asus-pc-powers-on-but-no-display.55083/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/asus-pc-powers-on-but-no-display.55083/ invalid@example.com (holydumpsterdiver_) holydumpsterdiver_
New to this forum and have a possibly unique scenario. Mostly been a laptop user my whole life (teen so by necessity, not choice because of money) but have always wanted to be a PC user.

Recently, went to drop some trash at my mom's apartment complex and somebody had left an ASUS computer tower sitting by the garbage. Decided to bring it home and lucky for me, the computer seems to have decent components but for some reason, I cannot get it to display anything. Powers on just...

ASUS PC Powers on but no Display]]> 1 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:21:54 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/dell-vostro-430-cpu-cooler.55054/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/dell-vostro-430-cpu-cooler.55054/ invalid@example.com (MadAlicesDad) MadAlicesDad It took about 10 minutes to boot up and the CPU cooler was spinning like a buzzsaw. BIOS showed that it had just 2GB RAM so I got it up to 8GB with some old RAM (it actually had 4GB but one wasn't seated properly) which sped it up enough to do some investigation.
The cause of the buzzsaw was the CPU was running at >95C...

Dell Vostro 430 CPU cooler]]> 6 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:04:02 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/battery-pack.55048/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/battery-pack.55048/ invalid@example.com (biferi) biferi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXKQBLS...UMS9E&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im

Can anybody help me find a Battery Holder with built in Timer that will Hold 4. D Batteries?

Thanks.]]> 1 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:37:24 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/dell-vostro-430-problem.55046/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/dell-vostro-430-problem.55046/ invalid@example.com (David Dodd) David Dodd Failure symptoms of my Dell Vostro 430 Desktop


1) With all accessories plugged in, [mouse/keyboard/camera/speakers/screen /printer/Wi-Fi ariels], and powered on, power switch shows Amber Light with fan sounds for CPU (running at high speed)/Power Supply Unit /Graphics card. Power switch switches off and goes blank for 10-20 seconds and repeats switching on amber for 20 seconds then switch off for 20 seconds and then switches on with amber light continuous. Mouse light...

Dell Vostro 430 Problem]]> 3 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:59:09 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/laptop-identification.55039/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/laptop-identification.55039/ invalid@example.com (john11) john11 The battery is dead and there is no charger. Do you know the model, and which charger would work with this laptop]]> 7 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:55:18 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/usb-flash-drive.55032/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/usb-flash-drive.55032/ invalid@example.com (biferi) biferi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081QSHG1...NUMS9E&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it_im&th=1

I Format it as NTFS 64 Kilo and it says the Capacity is 232 GB not 256 GB.

Then I got a SanDisk Micro SD Card 564 GB and I go to Format it as NYFS 64 Kilo and it says the Capacity is 238 GB.

What is going on they both are 256 GB but one is a USB Flash Drive and one is a Micro SD Card?]]> 2 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:52:47 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/keyboard-problem.54990/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/keyboard-problem.54990/ invalid@example.com (John Stenger) John Stenger 8 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:16:12 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/help-with-my-acer-aspire-5534-laptop-keyboard.54973/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/help-with-my-acer-aspire-5534-laptop-keyboard.54973/ invalid@example.com (Dimand Emreld) Dimand Emreld It originally comes with Windows 7.
*It was working 100 percent with Windows 7.

*After I installed Windows XP on it and a few new Drivers.
8 buttons on the keyboard stopped working. : [
These are the buttons that stopped working. i o p j L m , .


Could someone help me fix my keyboard ?
*I believe it could be a Driver I installed after I installed Windows XP....

Help! With My Acer Aspire 5534 Laptop Keyboard]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:50:11 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/comcast-all-in-one-modem-logs.54892/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/comcast-all-in-one-modem-logs.54892/ invalid@example.com (Rusty Shackleford) Rusty Shackleford
Comcast all in one modem logs...]]> 2 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:20:28 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/problem-with-moto-modem.54872/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/problem-with-moto-modem.54872/ invalid@example.com (John Stenger) John Stenger 22 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:40:27 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/wanted-new-windows-10-notebook-chromebook-whatever.54840/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/wanted-new-windows-10-notebook-chromebook-whatever.54840/ invalid@example.com (N3) N3 4 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:27:23 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/canon-pixma-mp270-printer.54841/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/canon-pixma-mp270-printer.54841/ invalid@example.com (BGBG) BGBG
Never mind - I think I will just replace them both as always. I just tried the color and there are smudges of ink and it is faded somewhat and not as dark as the original. I have always used them until I saw deterioration...

Canon PIXMA MP270 printer]]> 1 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:40:44 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/canon-pixma-mp270-leaves-ink-traces-on-copies-how-eliminate.54792/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/canon-pixma-mp270-leaves-ink-traces-on-copies-how-eliminate.54792/ invalid@example.com (BGBG) BGBG
I decided it was correct to simply make a NEW post. So here is the old one copied to the new one.

Is there a way that I could somehow clean my MP270 printer to eliminate the little black streaks of ink I have on the copy without taking printer to repair shop? I do not ever do...

Canon PIXMA MP270 Leaves Ink Traces On Copies - How Eliminate?]]> 1 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:26:26 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/canon-printer-pixma-mp270.54764/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/canon-printer-pixma-mp270.54764/ invalid@example.com (BGBG) BGBG But now I notice when turn it on the Black Ink light is lit. Yet I printed two sheets in black and they looked good (maybe slightly less bold though). What does this light mean? Low?, Empty?, Replace?, Low? My manual is not handy so I wanted to see if someone knew. I do need to order some cartridges for have no spares on hand. Thanks for any help. I...

CANON PRINTER PIXMA MP270]]> 8 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:32:06 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/desktop-power-drop-out.54742/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/desktop-power-drop-out.54742/ invalid@example.com (David Dodd) David Dodd First let me say that I am new to this forum and no expert on computers, so please be gentle with me!!
I have a Dell Vostro 430 / i7 / H57 Intel Chipset /2 SSD / BIOS 2.4.0 Mini stack desktop, running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.
This machine is 12 years old and has had;
a) a couple of motherboards replaced by Dell under a Service Agreement, which Dell will not extend.
b) HDDs changed to 1 TB SSD and 500 gb SSD a couple of years ago, following failures.

It has been a very reliable...

Desktop power drop out]]> 7 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 02:27:07 +0000 https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/cleaning-canon-mp-270-printer.54717/ https://computerhelpforums.com/threads/cleaning-canon-mp-270-printer.54717/ invalid@example.com (BGBG) BGBG 2