Direct MP3 Download: Podnutz Daily #88 – Interesting Power Jack
What makes for an interesting power jack repair?
– how to test for a power jack problem
– this pc passed all of my tests
– listen for the solution (requires soldering)
– will be in the video
Third party AC adapters and their interchangeable tips:
Sometimes those tips break or get loosened from the adapter.
Call came into the shop from Universe Point:
As a computer repair shop, I can sell my customers backup storage
through this company and their software, much like Carbonite
So I could provide a backup service to my customers.
Leaf blower contest emails:
Bob says
Email in your worst day as a computer tech.
Jeff says
Send in your repair experience stories.
CitizenX says
Send a picture of the dirtiest computer you have ever worked on.
Steve begs us to send him dirty pictures!
You won’t win the contest, he just wants to see them
(grin/jest: He left himself wide open on that one.)
Vote on the contest:
Do you want worst day as a computer tech?
Do you want repair experience stories?
Let me know.
Email from Lana:
Task bar icons are missing! Looking for suggestions!
I offer some suggestions like searching Kellys Korner
Email from Mark:
Latitude D510 battery died & power cord no longer gives power.
Check power cord. Troubleshoot the power jack.
Email from Bob:
MS Virtual PC 2007
Live call from Nebben:
Adobe Reader vulnerabilities – watch for these patches.
Alternative to Adobe Reader is Foxit Reader