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On 6/5/2017 5:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> CostCo, pack of 12 cans for about $40 (just over $3/can).
You would be hard pushed to get a half pint of beer in a London pub for
$3. :)
> And I don't
> clean my systems often.;)
Shame on you. :)
But then if you leave them long enough. They reach a point where they
don't get any worse. ;)
> I think I've had the current pack (which was
> a 6-pack when I got it) for probably 4 years now.
>
> But I also have a powered blower for cleaning computer equipment - it's
> kinda noisy, but gets the job done.
That must be good for your allergies. ;)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Mon, 05 Jun 2017 22:38:25 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 6/5/2017 5:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> CostCo, pack of 12 cans for about $40 (just over $3/can).
>
> You would be hard pushed to get a half pint of beer in a London pub for
> $3. :)
Well, these days, probably not quite as hard-pushed as a year ago, given
the exchange rate. ;)
>> And I don't clean my systems often.;)
>
> Shame on you. :)
> But then if you leave them long enough. They reach a point where they
> don't get any worse. ;)
True. I'm allergic to dust mites, though, which is why I tend to avoid
doing it. Also, now that we don't have cats, it's just dust and not hair
+ dust.
>> I think I've had the current pack (which was a 6-pack when I got it)
>> for probably 4 years now.
>>
>> But I also have a powered blower for cleaning computer equipment - it's
>> kinda noisy, but gets the job done.
>
> That must be good for your allergies. ;)
Indeed, that's why I also use a vacuum. I have a little kit of
attachments for cleaning electronics as well, though a good vacuum
generally has enough suction that the dust isn't too much of a problem.
It's more about "downtime" - which for personal systems is silly. I just
don't like shutting things down. :)
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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The parts came in yesterday.
The computer does not recognize the Genuine Dell power cord. I need to
figure out what's going on here. This third world rock I live on had 5
(not a typo) power outages this morning, and my battery is down to 38%.
On 2017-06-05 10:33 AM (-4), Stephen wrote:
> The next bit of advice will have people screaming. I always use a 1/8"
> terminal screwdriver instead of a Phillips or crosshead screwdriver.
> Because if Dell use propriety screws you will strip/round the head if
> you don't have the right type. (Speaking from long experience on this.)
One of the screw heads was already stripped, and another screw is in so
tight I'm afraid I'd strip it if I try to loosen it. And most of the
advice on the Web for dislodging stuck Phillips head screws looks like
it would destroy my computer.
> it goes against the grain but it works for me. And buy the cheapest not
> the fancy type. They should be about a dollar or 10 bucks for ten.
> Something like this:
>
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neill-Tools-Terminal-Screwdriver-100mm-Slotted-P18-4-/152480558413
>
>
> A small shifting spanner (adjustable wrench) on the end acts as a torque
> bar to start them off. (It often makes a cracking sound as if the
> plastic has broken.)
> BTW keep the screwdriver vertical so it does not slip. [Important]
What exactly is a terminal screwdriver? I see them for sale on the Web,
but I can't find a definition.
I find myself late at night poring over renders from years past. I miss
POV-Ray!
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On 6/8/2017 1:06 AM, Cousin Ricky wrote:
> The parts came in yesterday.
>
> The computer does not recognize the Genuine Dell power cord. I need to
> figure out what's going on here. This third world rock I live on had 5
> (not a typo) power outages this morning, and my battery is down to 38%.
>
My best advice now would be to contact Dell.
Good luck with that from what I've heard about them. (Mostly from Andrew
when he was his companies IT rep.)
I believe you about the outages. :(
As for "third world rocks". I tried to access this site:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiT0qSjsq3UAhXiAsAKHdaVDvMQFghJMAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wihatools.com%2Finsulated-tools%2Fscrewdrivers%2Fterminal-block&usg=AFQjCNGsHec43_6uI7IVZDvta5zq4XMJWA&sig2=0wn5oN6InKirjBccKRgdKQ
And got this message:
We have redirected you
Based on the IP address that visited www.wihatools.com
We only ship to the Continental United States and Hawaii
Would this apply to you?
Just had a thought. Could your line voltage be low. (A shot in the dark.)
Could you plug it into another outlet in a different building?
> On 2017-06-05 10:33 AM (-4), Stephen wrote:
>> The next bit of advice will have people screaming. I always use a 1/8"
>> terminal screwdriver instead of a Phillips or crosshead screwdriver.
>> Because if Dell use propriety screws you will strip/round the head if
>> you don't have the right type. (Speaking from long experience on this.)
>
> One of the screw heads was already stripped, and another screw is in so
> tight I'm afraid I'd strip it if I try to loosen it. And most of the
> advice on the Web for dislodging stuck Phillips head screws looks like
> it would destroy my computer.
>
A lot of companies secure their screws with something like loctite.
Supposedly to stop them vibrating loose. But since they are self tappers
it must be for anti tamper reasons. You need to break the bond. So apply
a strong downward pressure as you rotate the screwdriver. Making sure
that the screwdriver does not deviate from the vertical. It loosens with
a loud crack.
But see what Dell says first.
>
> What exactly is a terminal screwdriver? I see them for sale on the Web,
> but I can't find a definition.
>
Nor can I, it must be obvious. I guess that it is a screwdriver for
working on industrial terminal blocks. That is when I first came across
the term.
> I find myself late at night poring over renders from years past. I miss
> POV-Ray!
>
I think we all sympathise. It is a major addiction.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:57:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> (Mostly from Andrew when he was his companies IT rep.)
Speaking of, has anyone heard from him recently? I don't recall seeing
any posts from him here recently.
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 6/8/2017 4:28 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:57:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> (Mostly from Andrew when he was his companies IT rep.)
>
> Speaking of, has anyone heard from him recently? I don't recall seeing
> any posts from him here recently.
>
>
>
Not me. He must have gotten a life. :)
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Regards
Stephen
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On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:50:15 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 6/8/2017 4:28 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:57:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> (Mostly from Andrew when he was his companies IT rep.)
>>
>> Speaking of, has anyone heard from him recently? I don't recall seeing
>> any posts from him here recently.
>>
>>
>>
> Not me. He must have gotten a life. :)
If so, that's good for him. :)
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 6/8/2017 6:21 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:50:15 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 6/8/2017 4:28 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:57:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>> (Mostly from Andrew when he was his companies IT rep.)
>>>
>>> Speaking of, has anyone heard from him recently? I don't recall seeing
>>> any posts from him here recently.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Not me. He must have gotten a life. :)
>
> If so, that's good for him. :)
>
>
>
Yes. :)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:30:39 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> On 6/8/2017 6:21 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:50:15 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 6/8/2017 4:28 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:57:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> (Mostly from Andrew when he was his companies IT rep.)
>>>>
>>>> Speaking of, has anyone heard from him recently? I don't recall
>>>> seeing any posts from him here recently.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Not me. He must have gotten a life. :)
>>
>> If so, that's good for him. :)
>>
>>
>>
> Yes. :)
We'll just need a new mascot, and someone to bring up Haskell-related
topics.
Jim
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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 6/8/2017 10:24 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:30:39 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 6/8/2017 6:21 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:50:15 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 6/8/2017 4:28 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> On Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:57:50 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> (Mostly from Andrew when he was his companies IT rep.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Speaking of, has anyone heard from him recently? I don't recall
>>>>> seeing any posts from him here recently.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Not me. He must have gotten a life. :)
>>>
>>> If so, that's good for him. :)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Yes. :)
>
> We'll just need a new mascot, and someone to bring up Haskell-related
> topics.
>
That rules me out. ;)
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Regards
Stephen
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