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Fixin' Broken Gadgets
Nov 7, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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November 8, 2007 Basics Don’t Throw Out Your Broken iPod; Fix It via the Web By PETER WAYNER

A FEW months ago, Stephen Ironside, a student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, confronted a minor but modern tragedy: the iPod that filled his life with song stopped working.

The device was out of warranty, and Apple would not fix it free. So he left it in a drawer until he happened to read a blog posting on CrunchGear.com that described how he might fix it — with a small, folded piece of paper. Mr. Ironside celebrated by posting thanks on the blog: “I’ve been on CDs for months. You saved my life (and my iPod).”

The author of the blog post, Matt Hickey of Seattle, says that using paper as a shim to put pressure on the hard drive has worked on about 70 percent of the failed iPods he has encountered — even though he is not sure why it works.

Gadget-fixing is adapting to the modern era. Neighborhood repair shops are all but gone, and along with them the repairmen who could offer casual advice, even when that advice was whether it was worth repairing the device. But Web sites can help users find and share solutions that can save a device from the landfill. If the job is too tricky, a number of Internet-based firms offer highly specialized repairs via overnight mail.

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jeanette read my blog view my photos
Nov 8, 2007 | 4:58 AM

I encountered last week the sound on my computer all of a sudden wasnot there.I checked everything and it was on high not muted and such.I called hp help and support and since my warrently was off in June he said if he helped me he would have to charge me.I have extended insurance.So before calling them I thought well I will check stuff out again.I have a flat screen and there is a volume controlon the side of the monitor also it was turned all the way down.I only use the on and off button there.LOL.I had cleaned it that afternoon so I guess I hit it or even tho he said he didn't; my son was on here.But I think I noticed the sound gone before that.Boy would I of felt silly getting help for that.But I would of ask.
wackymom read my blog view my photos
Nov 8, 2007 | 6:12 AM

Cool, maybe Brie can get her's going. She got it for Christmas last year & it was expensive. We moved last year right after the holidays & I can't find the receipt or anything. And it's not like she abuses it, in fact, she treats it like a precious stone or something!
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