Moeror wrote:
I need a new network card, and to get that I need a new motherboard. Anyone know how much this might run me, and how does Dell go about fixing this for me? My warranty is expired. Do they do this still if I pay?
What model Dell computer do you have? I'm a really bad guesser at such things. What is wrong with the network card you have now? Why do you think you need a new motherboard?
Message Edited by russell_314 on 07-11-2007 02:39 PM
If the network (ethernet) portion of the motherboard is indeed dead you can always buy a $20 PCI network card and install it in an open PCI slot. Wouldn't that solve the problem you believe you have?
I have a dimension e510 with Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 650 w/HT Technology (3.4GHz,800FSB). Well a few weeks ago my internet stopped working on my computer. I tried a billion different things to get it fixed. 3 other things use the internet off the same modem and they all work. Ive been getting help off forums for last week and ive tried everything theyt old me. nothing gets the internet working again. The only things I have left to try is system wipe, or get a new network card, or pay someone around here to look at it with no guarantee they will get it fixed. Any idea how much it would cost? Or the labor charges? Can Dell do it for me?
The E510 has a network adapter built into the motherboard. Does it show up on the device manager? If so go under there and right click it then "Uninstall" it. This will remove the driver then you can restart and reinstall the driver.
If you think it's a hardware issue because I see in another post you mentioned that you had to "jiggle" the connection to make it work then buy a new network adapter. You can get one for less than $20. This is a whole lot easier and cheaper than installing a new motherboard.
A PCI card is very easy to install. Be sure to read "Before Working Inside Your Computer" before you open the case. If you don't feel comfortable working inside your system you can always get a USB network adapter. Just plug it in to a USB port on the back or your system. Do not use the front USB ports.
These USB ones are interesting. Do they have any bad qualities or anything? Is the speed as fast as an internal network card? Can you recommend a good one? There are alot there.
Hey russel ive tried that before. One thing that happens when I do that, I uninstall it and I restart and then it doesn't even mention anything about reinstalling the drivers. When I go back to Device manager the network device is still there it wasn't even uninstalled.
Well if the USB one works just as fine I will prob just do that one. I might have to take apart my computer and check the PCI slot situation. If it looks easily accesible to me I might go that route.
I haven't personally used any of the USB versions but I don't see why they wouldn't work as good as a PCI version. Newegg also has reviews so that can be helpful with your purchase. A PCI card is very easy to install if you go that way. I don't know if they still do it but places like Best Buy and Circuit City would install the card for free if you bought it from them.
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