My girlfriend just broke her arm a few inches above the elbow (spiral fracture). She's currently in a splint and will possibly get a plate and pins in a few days. She works at a desk job, which she will return to after a week or two of rest. What can we do to make life easier (tips, special equipment, etc)?
posted by MeowForMangoes
on Mar 19, 2011 -
13 answers
I just bought a used Thinkpad T61 and the e,t, and space bar keys work intermittently. The keyboard is reasonably clean and nothing is obstructing the keycaps underneath. I have taken out the keyboard and reseated the keyboard connector. Is this just a bad keyboard or should i be worried about something else? (os is linux/ubuntu)
posted by ennui.bz
on Mar 1, 2011 -
11 answers
2nd generation iPod Touch isn't syncing properly. Is it worth fixing or should I just look into buying a refurbished one?
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posted by reenum
on Feb 24, 2011 -
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My Sigma camera lens stopped working - what's causing it and what can I do?
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posted by komara
on Feb 14, 2011 -
10 answers
Is it healthy or sensible to half bake a cake, cool it, freeze it, thaw it, and finish cooking it?
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posted by tabubilgirl
on Feb 6, 2011 -
11 answers
I knocked over my
Whispure 510 air purifier and now it doesn't turn on. No power, no noises, no nothing (yes, it's plugged into a socket, yes, the socket works). Is there any hope? Can I fix it myself? Is there a website or book that can teach me how to do this?
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posted by andreapandrea
on Jan 20, 2011 -
10 answers
Help! My beloved Droid's screen is blank after a fall, and I need last-ditch repair / replacement ideas.
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posted by Tehhund
on Jan 12, 2011 -
3 answers
Is replacing the machine head something that has to be done by a professional? If so, what does it usually run to get it fixed?
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posted by morning_television
on Dec 12, 2010 -
7 answers
Why did my monitor turn blue? ... and now today, I cant seem to get it to work. (I'm sooo clueless.)
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posted by saragoodman3
on Nov 30, 2010 -
11 answers
Macbook won't boot up. Laptop doesn't get past the chime/blue apple logo boot screen. I need your help Hive!
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posted by freud
on Nov 27, 2010 -
18 answers
Came home from the holiday and one of my outdoor faucets won't stop running. What's broken?
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posted by zenpop
on Nov 26, 2010 -
9 answers
Can anyone provide guidance on how best to extend the useful life of an ipod touch (jailbroken, 2nd gen, 32gb) whose wifi antenna has ceased to function? Specifically, other than wifi, is there any alternative method of connecting the thing to the internet?
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posted by vcnt
on Nov 21, 2010 -
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Where can I get a new screen for my Canon Sd1000 digital camera? Is it possible to get one by next monday?
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posted by wayland
on Nov 16, 2010 -
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This is the second time my big toe has broken with no trauma. How do I prevent this from happening again?
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posted by cathoo
on Nov 5, 2010 -
10 answers
I know that you are not my doctor, but maybe you've had similar problems with your vag? I think mine's broken...
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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What's the etiquette consensus on paying for things broken by a relative's child? Last night my wife was at her brother's house. Their 2.5 year old boy snatched her iPhone from her hand while she was using it and smashed it against a wall, breaking the screen.
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posted by thewalrus
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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My dog has a broken toe. I need help figuring out if her foot needs to be in a cast or not.
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posted by msali
on Aug 29, 2010 -
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I just bought a Blackberry Bold 9700, and unlocked it (so there's no warranty). I have used it for about a month or 6 weeks, and following a trip to the beach where it did not get wet, the buttons are not responding properly. Example: the keyguard button on the top left of the phone locks keys but won't unlock keys. The End Call / Power button ends calls and turns off the phone, but won't turn it on. All the keys work but pushing two buttons at once cancels both requests. I've re-installed the software (I think) and left it in rice overnight and both did not help, except for an hour or so when it randomly started working and then stopped again.
Do you have any ideas what's wrong with it, and if I am able to fix it myself? (I have a T5 screwdriver if I need to crack it open). Thanks in advance! :)
posted by Rookei@hotmail.com
on Aug 4, 2010 -
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My side by side refrigerator/freezer stopped cooling, so we unplugged it and went to buy a new one. On a lark I plugged it back in 24 hours later, and now it functions perfectly. Anyone know if the problem is likely to return (or what the problem might be?) I vacuumed the back-bottom compartment where the compressor is located, but there wasn't much dust there so I doubt dust was the problem.
posted by djedery
on Jun 28, 2010 -
14 answers
My husband broke his silver wedding band - is there any way to fix it that won't cost more than a new ring?
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posted by scrute
on Jun 10, 2010 -
9 answers
My blender has a bit of black dust at the bottom after I use it, presumably from the black rubber connectors under the container and on top of the motor. It still works, but is this normal? Will the black stuff get sucked up into the food stuff I'm blending?
posted by jyorraku
on Jun 8, 2010 -
6 answers
Short leg casts, why 90 degrees? Will variance in the angle of the cast cause the bones to heal improperly?
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posted by MechEng
on May 26, 2010 -
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I broke the port on my external hard drive. It isn't visibly damaged, but when I plug the USB cable in, the port feels wiggly, like it's not connected to what it should be connected to. Nothing happens when I plug it into my computer. How can I fix this or recover the data?
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posted by little e
on Apr 20, 2010 -
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Are there any preventative measures I can take to ensure the headphone jack on my brand new iPod classic doesn't share the same fate as the jack on my old iPod?
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posted by kthxbi
on Apr 19, 2010 -
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This is likely a dumb question. :) But I have this little microwave. Both the glass turntable and the plastic wheel thing are broken. The microwave itself works fine and heats things up. Short of dripping stuff down into the motor enclosure where the wheel+turntable would normally sit, can I use this microwave normally long-term with no worries? I'm assuming that the only difference is the food would be unevenly heated (I could manually turn), but I just wanted to make sure the turntable motor business wasn't connected to anything else. Replacements would cost more than the microwave at this point.
posted by Ky
on Mar 30, 2010 -
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While I was using it, the image on my LCD monitor suddenly dissolved into white, as if the pixels disappeared and the backlight was completely exposed. Has anyone encountered this problem before and is it fixable?
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posted by hgcrpd
on Mar 20, 2010 -
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Help me repair my passenger's side mirror. I have a 1998 Plymouth Breeze. (I know you're jealous of my awesome car, but I need help!!)
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posted by littleflowers
on Mar 11, 2010 -
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My in-laws' brand new 21.5" iMac took a header and has a badly cracked screen. Repair is going to run ~900; my f-i-l wants to try replacing the screen himself. We can't find any information on where to acquire the appropriate flat panel. Does anyone have a link?
posted by entropicamericana
on Feb 17, 2010 -
9 answers
Okay, need some help regarding a broken CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) in my 2-year-old son's room. I've looked through a couple of similar questions here, but this situation is a little different so I'm hoping for more specific insight. I've also already seen a lot of varying information relating to proper clean-up procedures, potential long-term contamination and adverse health effects, etc. I really need to know what I should be concerned about with regard to my son's health.
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posted by S1C EM
on Feb 11, 2010 -
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So my iPhone has suddenly died. This is very bad. I can't restart it and I can't get my computer to recognize it. Help?
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posted by Askiba
on Jan 20, 2010 -
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Book recommendations: Recently I have discovered that I really enjoy a certain type of flawed character in television shows. Think Gregory House on House or Dr. Cal Lightman on Lie to Me. Wounded inside with a tough smart exterior that push people away with sarcasm or slight jerkish behaviour. Help me find examples in literature so I can continue my current obsession when I shut the tv off.
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posted by beautifulcheese
on Nov 25, 2009 -
47 answers
