Here's an update I posted on another thread:
I've decided to go for a notebook puter -- probably a Vaio, though not sure. A knowledgable freeper warned me that repear/warranty/service is crappy. At any rate, time for an upgrade -- don't want waste any more moola on this jalopy.
Speaking of which, when I hit the power button, the fan -- dead (doesn't spin). But I've notice that giving it a little kick-start (with a pen) gets it cranking. Don't know if it's spinning at normal RPM, though (not much air blowing out, but it gets the job done).
Anyway, I'll be around unless and until this thing burns up ... hehe.
