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If you are having trouble adjusting the brightness or contrast of your laptop display, realize that every model of laptop (and every operating system) is a little different. Common ways to adjust the brightness and contrast on a laptop computer are provided below. Adjusting brightness using your laptop’s keys PC On most laptops, you can adjust the brightness of the display using special keys on the keyboard. The keys are usually marked with the brightness symbol ()....

In Microsoft Word, a template can create a reusable form, or any document that you want other users to be able to add information. The template can include lines, check boxes, or text boxes to help users know where information can be added. How to create a template in Microsoft Word Open Microsoft Word. Enter any relevant text and insert any lines, checkboxes, text boxes, or other objects where you want users to be able to enter information....

Microsoft Windows users Microsoft Windows users can determine what CD drive is installed in their computer by following the steps below. Open System Information. In the System Information window, click the + symbol next to Components. If you see “CD-ROM,” click it once to display the CD-ROM in the left window. Otherwise, click “+” next to “Multimedia” and then click “CD-ROM” to see the CD-ROM information in the left window. Other methods of obtaining additional information about the CD-ROM You can also determine what CD drive by physically inspecting the drive; below is a listing of different methods of determining additional information about the CD drive....

If you receive an “Invalid media type” error when trying to read data from the C: drive on your computer, the following tips and information may help you fix the problem. The hard drive does not have a valid format If you are receiving this message when your computer boots, it is likely unable to read the file system on the hard drive. Boot from a bootable floppy diskette. Once at the A:> prompt, type C: and press Enter....

Difficulty Difficult Steps 12 Time Required 20 minutes Sections 2 Home Button Assembly 6 steps How to fix iPhone 6S/6S+ home button, when home button click does not work. 6 steps Flags 1 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackiPhone 6s Plus Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 10 Time Required 3 - 20 hours Sections 1 How to fix Leaks in Shower Tiles by Caulking 10 steps Flags 0 BackHome Construction Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Caulking tubes come in many forms to be used for a specific surface or specific damage. To perform the fix in the guide, look for a caulking tube that says ‘silicon-based’ or ‘bathroom and kitchen use’....

If you are installing a RAM (memory) upgrade in your computer, or you are considering it, the following tips and information may help. Memory buying tips If you haven’t purchased the memory yet, refer to our tips to finding the right RAM for your computer. Computer memory buying tips. Before getting started If you’ve purchased the RAM and you’re ready to install it, run down this checklist before beginning the installation....

If you want programs to launch alongside Windows 11, you must include them in its Startup folder. This folder is hidden but easily accessible once you know where to look. Read on to learn how to locate the Startup folder in Windows 11 and what you must then do to add programs to it. We’ll also go over how to manage applications that already open at startup. Access Startup Folder in Windows 11 Windows 11 provides separate Startup folders for each user account on your PC....

Fortunately, newer phones have more storage than ever. Unfortunately, the Android OS and apps also take up more storage than ever. If you’re lucky enough to have an Android phone that can use a microSD card to expand storage, consider moving some apps to the SD card. If not, learn how to delete temporary files and other junk on your Android. Move an App to SD Card in Android In this example, we’re moving the flashcard app, AnkiDroid....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 0 Time Required 5 - 9 minutes Sections Flags 2 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Missing Details Some of this guide’s details are missing. Help users by adding tools, difficulty, or time. BackHuawei Mate 9 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...

Users who have upgraded to Windows Vista may notice that the icons in Vista are larger than previous versions of Windows. If you want to have the icons appear as they did in previous versions of Windows, follow the steps below. Right-click the desktop. Click View in the pop-up menu. Select Classic Icons. Related information See our font, icon, and Vista definitions for further information and related links. Microsoft Windows help and support....

Difficulty Easy Steps 6 Time Required 20 - 30 minutes Sections 1 Spark Plug 6 steps Flags 0 BackLeaf Blower Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Spark Plug Set your blower down on a clean, flat surface. The spark plug is located at the rear of the machine by the engine....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 3 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 1 Prop Stand 3 steps Flags Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackHP Elite x2 1012 G2 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications What you need Step 1 Prop Stand Lift the prop stand approximately 140 degrees from its home position to expose two T5 Torx head screws....

Release date September 2013, model number 840 G1 Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. Laptop is releasing a lot of heat and the temperature gauge is running too high. Check to make sure the temperature in the room is moderate and not overheating the laptop, place laptop in cooler room if necessary. Laptop should be properly spaced from other objects, and vents should not be blocked....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 28 Time Required 25 minutes Sections 3 Battery 5 steps Display Assembly 8 steps Keyboard 15 steps Flags 0 BackHP EliteBook 840 G7 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Battery Turn the laptop on its back. Turn the laptop on its back. 1024 Step 2...

Difficulty Difficult Steps 12 Time Required 1 hour Sections 4 Battery 2 steps Fan 3 steps Heatsink 1 step CPU 6 steps Flags 0 BackHP EliteBook 8530w Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Ensure the new CPU is compatible with the Intel PM45 Express chipset specifications. The central processing unit is one of the two most important components that will determine how fast your laptop runs, as well as a vital component for your laptop....

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 is a two-in-one laptop released in 2018. Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The laptop shows no appearance of powering up. Plug in the laptop, wait for several seconds, and then press the power button. If the laptop still doesn’t turn on, read on. If the charge indicator light on the left edge of the laptop doesn’t turn on when plugging in, try using another charger....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 21 Time Required 15 - 20 minutes Sections 2 Motherboard 19 steps RAM 2 steps Flags 0 BackHP ENVY x360 15-U Series Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction RAM (Random Access Memory) is where your computer stores the information that it is currently using. This allows it to access it much quicker than if it had to retrieve that information from the drives every time....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 4 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 1 Display 4 steps Flags 0 BackHP Officejet Pro 8620 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Display Place the printer on its back and rotate the display clockwise to gain access to the underside of the display. Place the printer on its back and rotate the display clockwise to gain access to the underside of the display....

Difficulty Easy Steps 3 Time Required 5 - 7 minutes Sections 1 Bottom Case 3 steps Flags 0 BackHP Pavilion 11-n010dx Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Bottom Case Use the nylon spudger to remove the rubber pads near the hinge for the screen. Then remove the screws under the pads....