Tc1100 - Scrap or not? May,2012

My Tc1100 has fallen to the same garbled video problems seen in threads like this one:
http://www.tabletpcbuzz.com/showthread.php?38844-Possible-Graphics-Card-Related-Problem-(TC-1100)&p=327758#post327758

Its pretty much the exact same problem, and it seems really common with this tablet.
I really love the Tc1100, and want to continue using it. I'm considering buying another Tc1100 and using my old one for parts.

My only issue is that this motherboard/graphics problem seems to be inevitable. I don't want to keep buying more TC1100's and more motherboards every few months. Also, since all TC1100's are "used" at this point, there is no way to tell if the next machine may already be in a faulty state before purchase.

For example, I can't get access to the motherboard of my current machine because the screws holding the heat shield are badly stripped. I don't have enough hardware knowledge to get the screws out. No repair shops I know will even touch tablet PCs either.

Is there a way to fix this graphics problem for good? If I buy another machine, will this just happen again?
Does the re-flow/heating method fix this issue for good, or is it also only temporary?

Either way, I want my working TC1100 back. I'm just looking for advice, or someone who would be willing to repair my tablet for me. I'm willing to pay all costs of repair.
Tc1100 - Scrap or not?
Install Win XP Tablet from USB drive? May,2012

TC4400+Vista= no full screen rotation May,2012

Hi, got a strange one here if anyone could offer advice.


Just bought a second tc4400 with Vista basic on it and downloaded and installed the pen drivers and quick launch drivers as the pen activated buttons by the screen were not working.


This got the buttons working but the screen rotate only has two settings.
What i mean is on my first tc4400 with XP installed,when you fold down the screen into tablet mode you can rotate the image all the way round four different settings which is great as i can use it with the power lead facing away from me.


Being as battery time is short (about an hour) i prefer to use it on the adapter when using photoshop.
With the Vista machine im stuck using it with the power lead facing me.


Tried all the settings in the quick launch menu but nothing will make it rotate all the way round like the XP machine.
Has anyone else had this problem? seriously tempted to put XP on this machine as well as i need to use it for design as my old one has a failing screen that has a warm tone that ruins accurate colour balance.
Regards Dave.
TC4400+Vista= no full screen rotation
f5 parts needed. May,2012

WTB: Asus EA800 May,2012

I will pay full retail price even for a used one. Please contact me asap as I am in the market for this type of device and will buy the first one I find. Please PM me.
WTB: Asus EA800
Motorola manual XOOM Download

LE1600 CPU usage 100% when running basic programs May,2012

I have an LE1600 that has the CPU usage spiking to 100% all the time. This happens when running any program, regardless of how much system resources it needs. I can't even run IE or Firefox without this happening even with a single tab open. Now I am PC technician, and while I like to think I know a lot there are others who are more familiar with these tablets than I am. I play a basic game called Rollercoaster Tycoon. Not 2 or 3, the first game. This runs slow frequently when the tablet should easily be able to handle it. Same thing when I run Baldur's Gate II. I have run CCleaner, and cleaned things out some but I hate randomly trying something until I hit it. If I have some info that points me in a direction that would be more than welcome. Another option that I am loathe to try is getting a new SSD for it. I am tight on funds currently and that is just not in the budget.

I have uninstalled most programs that were on it when I received it. I have debated taking off SP3 but I have a hobby program that I use every day and it requires that. So frustrating.

Anyone have an idea that might help?

Thanks.

P.S: I have attached my dxdiag so that others may see what the exact specs are.
Attachment 1136 Attached Files DxDiag.txt‎ (42.3 KB)
LE1600 CPU usage 100% when running basic programs

CPU upgrade? m200 May,2012

i want to make my toshiba M200 faster and i have increased the 1gb of ram to 2gb of ram and the speed has increased quite abit, but i want to go another step further.
its running on windows 7 ultimate and i have a upto date ESET virus protection and use CCleaner to keep the laptop on top form, doing abit of research my laptop has 1.60ghz pentium M prosessor and i can get either a

1.80ghz
2.00ghz
2.10ghz

Im thinking of buying a 2.10ghz is it just a straight swap? can i simply just take the old cpu out and put the new one in with no problems?
CPU upgrade? m200

Adobe Acrobat 9 and Pen Input May,2012

Does anyone know if Acrobat 9 supports pen input?..I need to have customers sign forms on my LE1700 and already own this software..before i went out and bought PDF Annotator , i thought i would ask...Thanks
Adobe Acrobat 9 and Pen Input

Install Win XP Tablet from USB drive? May,2012

I want a fresh install for a new drive, but don't have the docking station. I have the disks and have copied them to a USB and changed the boot order to make the USB first, but it says no operating system. Is there a quick way to make the USB bootable? Every tutorial I've seen takes umpteen steps and seems like a lot of work vs. buying a dock on eBay.

Any help would be appreciated!
Install Win XP Tablet from USB drive?