My laptop overheated, I took it to get cleaned, now it's having Internet connectivity issues. I think the repair place may be at fault. What do I do now?
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posted by Put the kettle on
on May 20, 2013 -
5 answers
I have
this type of watch. The manual suggests that I should get Timex to repair the battery. I'm hoping to be able to do it myself and save a few bucks. However, I don't really see any way to get the back off. I also want to adjust the band as it's too large for my wrist. But, again, I really have no idea how to do this. Hoping someone here can tell me if this is something I'd be able to do from home (and tell me how to do it) or whether I should take it to a jeweler.
posted by Proginoskes
on May 19, 2013 -
9 answers
I am looking for someone in the UK to restore/repair a leather writing case. Any recommendations? It needs relining (and therefore reconstructing essentially). It used to belong to my Grandmother and I would love to get it restored to it's former glory.
posted by drill_here_fore_seismics
on May 8, 2013 -
0 answers
Can anyone recommend a typewriter repairman for a Selectric III in Wisconsin? Preferably in the Madison area, but I can head to Milwaukee, or even Chicago, or really anyplace to find a sage of the whippletree.
posted by Hoenikker
on May 7, 2013 -
4 answers
How do you drill a 3/8" hole into a 1/2" hole having the same center without a drill press?
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posted by gauche
on Apr 22, 2013 -
16 answers
Like many people with a kindle keyboard, my casing is cracked at the lower corners of the screen. I would like to fix these cracks. By 'fix' I mean make them structurally better at the expense of aesthetics.
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posted by Acari
on Apr 15, 2013 -
10 answers
My neighbor has expressed a desire to rebuild the wooden fence between our houses. We share one side of the fence with her, and it's definitely in need of repair--warped boards, aging, etc. Should she be fully responsible for paying for the fence, since it was her idea to fix it? Or should we contribute some money since we share one side of the fence?
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posted by starkraven
on Apr 2, 2013 -
36 answers
A family member took a TV into a repair shop and paid $125 cash up front. After several months of weekly excuses, we're certain the TV is never going to be repaired. How best can we handle this?
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posted by mad bomber what bombs at midnight
on Apr 1, 2013 -
15 answers
I am seeking a truly excellent luthier/guitar tech in New York City, preferably Manhattan, specializing in acoustic instruments and capable of doing advanced woodwork.
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posted by spitbull
on Mar 31, 2013 -
5 answers
My old cast iron bathtub is stained beyond help. None of the tough cleaners do anything at this point. I looked into repainting it myself but couldn't cope with the idea of the prepping and the awful epoxy-based paint etc. etc. We could pay a fortune to have it reglazed, I guess, BUT
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posted by DMelanogaster
on Mar 24, 2013 -
25 answers
My friend's laptop runs windows 7. After resetting last night she's getting an Operating System Not Found error during boot. Assuming the hard drive hasn't completely failed, what are the best, simplest tools she can use to either fix the problem or at least get her important data off the drive? She has access to another computer with a cd/dvd burner, an 8GB USB flash drive, and blank cds. She doesn't have access to the system restore disc or anything like that. She can get a blank DVD if that's simplest.
I was leaning toward Knoppix as the Linux distribution for a live dvd, but if there's an easier way I'd love to hear it. Thanks.
posted by Green With You
on Mar 16, 2013 -
11 answers
I have a cylindrical towel rack that is bent. I need to unbend it. How can I do this without damaging it further?
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posted by bondcliff
on Mar 7, 2013 -
16 answers
My SO and I have a 1999 Lexus ES 300 with low miles (ca. 80K). We use it mostly on the weekend for errands. The car is in more or less good driving condition, but parking on the streets and Boston winters are taking their toll cosmetically. Dealership recommended $5100 in repairs on its recent checkup--nearly the value of the car--and we're wondering which repairs are worthwhile, which are overpriced and should be done elsewhere, and which can be skipped.
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posted by Calamity Jen
on Mar 5, 2013 -
20 answers
I'm taking up restoration of mechanical calculators as a hobby. To what extent would repairs/part replacements constitute "restoration", and when does it become "reproduction" instead?
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posted by jackbishop
on Mar 1, 2013 -
2 answers
I'm trying to fix my phone. How do I deal with a very tiny, hard to get at screw with a stripped head?
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posted by delezzo
on Feb 27, 2013 -
4 answers
I have two things that needs to be fixed, although it's not super urgent. first, the usb jack on my external hard drive came loose, and I can't access data inside. I'm fairly sure all I need is a re-soldering job.
I also want to get rid of my old laptop. It's an HP pavillion dv4, and it works mostly fine but occasionally blue screens. I was going to sell on craigslist, but I don't want all of my data in there when I sell. But every time I try to clear out everything, the computer blue screens on me.
Where in Toronto (downtown or Annex) can I get these two things done as cheaply as possible?
posted by atetrachordofthree
on Feb 24, 2013 -
4 answers
I have a two-car garage with a LiftMaster automatic garage door opener that is misbehaving and it's driving me crazy. It seems to be randomly just opening the door long after it is closed and I can't figure out why. I've seen the other questions about garage door openers but was hoping for some advice specific to my situation.
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posted by misskaz
on Feb 22, 2013 -
14 answers
Help me find a great saxophone/clarinet repairperson within basically any radius of Baltimore.
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posted by spbmp
on Feb 21, 2013 -
6 answers
I got a tear in my dress shirt sleeve today, and I'm wonder if it's something that a tailor could repair.
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posted by Bulgaroktonos
on Feb 21, 2013 -
7 answers
A few months ago I finally found
the water bottle I'd coveted for so long. A few weeks ago, I lost it, along with everything else that was in my bag. And the bag itself. And my BLACK BELT. Anyway, after searching online for days, I finally found a shop in Poland that still had one. I ordered it immediately. I have it now.
It's leaking.
The hole is *tiny*, invisible to the naked eye. I'd say it leaks about one drop of water a minute. I'm sad and angry and disappointed, but as this bottle is apparently the last of its kind that was on sale, I'd really like to fix it. Any ideas how to go about it? Note: I'm in the Netherlands, so I'm kind of hoping for a miracle cure that will be available to me here...
posted by Skyanth
on Feb 12, 2013 -
19 answers
I have an Elna Supermatic (Beige, Type 722010) that worked great last time I used it (two years ago...) and now runs incredibly sluggishly. Or doesn't run. I tried oiling it with 3 in 1 and waiting, but that didn't help. I'm not entirely sure it is worth fixing, though this is an early, all steel-parts, Swiss-made machine so it is theoretically a keeper.
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posted by amandabee
on Feb 2, 2013 -
5 answers
One of my oldest friends is selling his 2002 VW Passat Station Wagon (GLX V6). He bought it new and has taken good care of it (I've known him for 30 years; he takes care of things). He has all of the car's records.
As it turns out, I'm in the market for a used car. The car drives beautifully. He is listing it at $6K. But a thorough pre-purchase inspection uncovered several problems, for which he is willing to take the price down. How can we find a fair value for the car? And should I buy this Volkswagen at all?
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posted by betsbillabong
on Jan 30, 2013 -
28 answers
Looking for a recommendation for an upholsterer who serves the upper west side? Used to use Patterson Silks, but they closed. Need couches recovered, cushions, repairs and so on, lots to do!! Around 72 nd street specifically, but quality is the watch word.
posted by Great Swell
on Jan 22, 2013 -
3 answers
I have an old armchair that I'd like to reupholster, but I have zero prior experience in the "furniture repair / restoration" field. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a very basic "step-by-step" guide to get me started.
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posted by NYC-BB
on Jan 21, 2013 -
5 answers
My wonderful iPod, going on nine years now, seems to have finally gotten to the point where I can't fix it anymore. I've replaced the hard drive, battery, hard drive cable, and logic board, and yet all it does is turn on, show the Apple logo, and turn off, repeating over and over. What else could be wrong, and how can I fix it? This is a B&W 4th gen iPod, originally 40 GB.
posted by reductiondesign
on Jan 17, 2013 -
4 answers
I dropped off my computer to be repaired because it kept powering off randomly, and often before windows could even start booting. They told me it was a faulty power supply, which they replaced.
I received a call about fifteen minutes after I got home from a tech there telling me that they forgot to plug my DVD drive into the power supply, and that I can bring it back and have them fix it.
When I ran it at home, I noticed google chrome was missing. Another one of my programs doesn't work now, telling me that "The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable." 3-4 other programs that I've picked at random and tried to run work fine.
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posted by Modus Pwnens
on Jan 17, 2013 -
21 answers
I have a 13-inch, early 2011 Macbook Pro (unibody) that fell out of my backpack and onto a sidewalk. It was in a neoprene sleeve, which helped, but the aluminum screen cover (the part with the white Apple logo on it) is rather dented. The laptop works fine, and there are no cracks on the screen at all. However, I am interested in getting this part replaced, and I have some questions about cost.
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posted by 4ster
on Jan 11, 2013 -
7 answers
I've been on a cross country road trip for over 35 days, originally departing from Los Angeles. While driving back home, I got caught in a rain/thunderstorm in Louisiana and rear-ended the car in front of me. I only have liability insurance, so the other party is taken care of but I have to take care of my own busted car. I'm wondering if it's worth getting it fixed up or just getting a new car once I get back home.
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posted by xtine
on Jan 11, 2013 -
14 answers
The screen on my Sony PSP (2000 edition, not Vita) has stopped working and needs replacing. Can anyone recommend a reputable repair shop somewhere in London that will do this?
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posted by mr_silver
on Jan 8, 2013 -
3 answers
USB malfunction on Kenwood KDC-x595 faceplate... google fu failure attempting to locate schematics... any mefites wanna try?
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posted by FauxScot
on Dec 30, 2012 -
5 answers
Where is a good place to repair a broken mute switch on the iPhone 4 in Springfield, MO?
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posted by rmttws
on Dec 28, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm thinking of buying and repairing this vinyl
sofa and
chair set, but some of the tufted buttons are missing. Anyone know how possible it is to repair this?
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posted by nosila
on Dec 14, 2012 -
2 answers
I have a broken Samsung TV and want to know if there is a cheap way to fix it or creative way to use it.
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posted by jamincan
on Nov 22, 2012 -
8 answers
Third party Apple repair recommondations in Los Angeles? Preferably near Silver Lake/Los Feliz. Spilled coffee on my laptop and now have dead keys and a fan that runs constantly.
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posted by mandymanwasregistered
on Nov 12, 2012 -
4 answers
Our TV is broken. Should we try to fix it, or would it make more sense to just buy a new TV? How much would a repair for our kind of problem cost?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Nov 2, 2012 -
7 answers
Recommendations for desktop diagnosis/repair in (North) Seattle? My newly-(self)built box will not POST.
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posted by skyscraper
on Oct 29, 2012 -
5 answers
I saved some interesting books from being thrown out by my public library. Apparently they were discarding part of their local historical collection. I grabbed a bunch that looked cool/interesting and it turns out one or two of them have sold online for decent sums. I'm not interested in selling any of them (they are cool!) but I am curious as to how their
ex-libris-publica condition affects their worth.
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posted by saguaro
on Oct 25, 2012 -
12 answers
I have a 1994 Nissan Altima. It is in great shape but has two problems. The cruise control does not work at all, and as of this morning my key does not work in the driver's side lock.
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posted by Slinga
on Oct 14, 2012 -
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