Laptops

There is the Administrator account that is used by computer technicians to perform work on the machine and that is an account that is normally not used, so maybe it is to that which you are referring. The most common way to log into that account is by starting up in Safe Mode. Under normal mode, the account is generally "disabled" for regular login purposes.

As for any sort of backdoor password that exists for technicians to use, that is not the case. There are a couple of things that technicians can do if the Windows password is not know to the technician and he needs to get into the OS so as to fix a problem or see what may be causing an error. First, he can use a program that either resets or removes the Windows password from the computer. There are many of these available and I use it to great advantage as it accomplishes the task for me in a matter of seconds so that I can get on with the work I have been requested to perform. Second, the technician can boot up in Safe Mode, log into the Administrator account (which usually has no password on it) and then create a new user account for himself to use while he is working on the machine which allows him to have a normal mode "Computer Administrator" account just like what the normal user account is and allow him to do the work that he would normally do under the user's account. I have done this on occasion as well when I have forgotten to take the password removal tool with me to the client's location.

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, feel free to let me know.

Mostly size and weight.

• A CRT display is typically at least 1 foot deep to allow space for the neck of the tube containing the electron gun and surrounded by heavy copper deflection coils, the face of the tube itself is thick leaded glass to shield you from the x-rays the tube emits.
• A typical plasma display is about 3 inches thick.

HP Pavilion 17.3" Laptop
Quad Core AMD A8-5550M, 2.1 GHZ to 3.1 GHZ with Turbo
4GB DDR3. (Its 2-slot so I plan to add another 4GB stick.)
750GB HDD @ 5400 RPM
AMD Radeon HD 8550G
Windows 8

With the above specifications, the HP looks like a laptop capable of light to moderate gaming. AMD graphics card and AMD processor might be a little behind compared to Nvidia and Intel combination, but it should be sufficient if you are not going into the power hungry games.

Might want to consider these.

It all depends on where you go to get it fixed.

A broken laptop can be the cause of a very stressful situation, especially if the laptop in question is used every day and is an important part of your job, school, or business. The purpose of this article is to offer you some things to consider when it comes time to get your laptop repaired.

1. Repair vs. replacement: One of the first questions that usually comes to mind is: "Is now a good time to just buy a new laptop?" The answer to that question is… "It depends." Depending on the severity of your laptop repair, the falling prices of most laptops, and the age of your broken laptop, it may be a wise choice to throw in the towel and spring for a new laptop. Some of the types of repairs that would warrant this action are:

a) A broken LCD screen.

b) A broken motherboard (beyond component level repair).

c) A severely damaged case. These types of repairs are the most costly (usually ranging from $300 to $700) and factoring in how long you have had your laptop may help you decide if now would be a good time to just get a new one.

2. Your data: Whether you are replacing your laptop or repairing it, you still have to figure out what to do with your data. If you can't turn on your laptop, it makes it very difficult to back up your data. That is why it is very important to do regular backups of your laptop data to guard yourself against this situation. This will also give you a way to access your data while your laptop is getting repaired. Some laptop repair services offer data backup and recovery with their repairs. Make sure you ask about data recovery and backup options when speaking with a laptop repair service. In addition to recovering your data, you also want to ensure that your data is safe and secure with whoever you choose to repair your laptop. With that being said, you want to make sure you choose a reputable repair service.

3. Repair cost: I don't know about you, but I want to know how much my laptop repair is going to cost before I send it in. This is a tricky situation because most laptop repair services need to diagnose your laptop to find out what's wrong with it before they give you a price. Even some of the laptop repair services offering flat rate repair do not cover the parts that it takes to repair your laptop. If you are worried about repair costs, do not ship your laptop to a company that says they need to diagnose your laptop before giving you a repair cost. You are opening yourself up to getting a big shock once you find out what the bill is going to be.

4. Not all laptop repairs are handled equally: There are a lot of laptop repair services that will simply replace a major component rather than repair the affected area which can cost you three to four times the cost. For instance, let's say you have a problem with your motherboard. One service center may simply replace your motherboard and charge you anywhere from $300 to $700 for simply changing out a part, when another laptop repair service center actually takes the time to diagnose the problem and discover you have a bad capacitor on your motherboard and repairs the damaged component, saving you the cost of a new motherboard. I hope that this article has given you some insight into the world of laptop repair. So before you choose a laptop repair service center to handle your laptop repair, do some research, speak with them over the phone, and ask questions. The more informed you are about what to expect and what to look for in a laptop repair service, the more you can save.