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aasim44
The car computers I am referring to are the ECU s which are built in the cars to moniter its defferent functions.
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You can't ! This is Something that has always Frustrated Me. When I Repair a TV, Stereo, VCR, etc. I can get the Specific Diagrams, usually a "Sam's Pack" that clearly outlines all Components, as well as Test Points, and Voltage Measurements. The Car Computers, and Instrument Panels, Climate Controls, etc. that I have Repaired are built no better than Consumer Electronics. Yet They Cost Hundreds of Dollars, and are often Difficult to Obtain Parts for. The Vehicle Manufacturers have a Virtual "Lock" on the Electronics of Vehicles . This is so Wrong ! And much of the Software Independent Auto Repair Shops need to Perform Vehicle Diagnosis Checks is kept hidden as well. I can Understand that while the Vehicle is New, and under Warranty why this is so. But the only Place, other than the Vehicle Manufacturers that have the Diagrams are Factory Authorized Aftermarket Repair Shops that Charge Hundreds of Dollar$ to do even Simple Repairs. And They don't Share Their Diagrams ! Also, all Employees who Work there must Sign a Contract Stating They will not give out any Info. on Repairs or Diagrams. One that comes to mind is "Downtown Radio" in Charlotte N.C. They are making a Fortune on ECU Repairs ! There was supposed to be a Class Action Lawsuit before the Supreme Court about the Diagrams, as well as the Software. That was Last Year. I'd like to know what Happened with that Case. Then, We'd both have our Answer !
You can't ! This is Something that has always Frustrated Me. When I Repair a TV, Stereo, VCR, etc. I can get the Specific Diagrams, usually a "Sam's Pack" that clearly outlines all Components, as well as Test Points, and Voltage Measurements. The Car Computers, and Instrument Panels, Climate Controls, etc. that I have Repaired are built no better than Consumer Electronics. Yet They Cost Hundreds of Dollars, and are often Difficult to Obtain Parts for. The Vehicle Manufacturers have a Virtual "Lock" on the Electronics of Vehicles . This is so Wrong ! And much of the Software Independent Auto Repair Shops need to Perform Vehicle Diagnosis Checks is kept hidden as well. I can Understand that while the Vehicle is New, and under Warranty why this is so. But the only Place, other than the Vehicle Manufacturers that have the Diagrams are Factory Authorized Aftermarket Repair Shops that Charge Hundreds of Dollar$ to do even Simple Repairs. And They don't Share Their Diagrams ! Also, all Employees who Work there must Sign a Contract Stating They will not give out any Info. on Repairs or Diagrams. One that comes to mind is "Downtown Radio" in Charlotte N.C. They are making a Fortune on ECU Repairs ! There was supposed to be a Class Action Lawsuit before the Supreme Court about the Diagrams, as well as the Software. That was Last Year. I'd like to know what Happened with that Case. Then, We'd both have our Answer !
How do I connect my new laptop to the old one to transfer files?
kellydavid
My old laptops screen is gone but it will boot. I need to get some of the old info off of it to put on my new laptop. Help. FYI- I do not have an external hard drive.
I have a cat5 cable. Would that work? I can't see my screen on the old computer but it's on. However it's in stand by so I can't see the area to put my password in windows. What I'm needing to know is once I have the correct cable to transfer will I be able to toggle the screens from the new laptop? Okay I'm confusing myself so I'm sure this makes no sense. But basically I can't see my old screen to get my password in which means I can do the toggle fn key from the old one and need to somehow from the new one be able to view the old ones screen. Wow that was a lot to say. Hope someone can help. THANKS!
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If you have a monitor, you could try and plug the monitor into your old laptop with the non-functioning screen, and you might get lucky and be able to navigate around that way enough to copy the files you want.
Get a Crossover Cable to copy files from one PC to another.
http://www.cnaweb.com/index.html?lang=en-us&target=d154.html
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=39&threadID=199665&messageID=2080256
http://www.cablegear.com/Category.cfm?catid=636&AZX=
These are software solutions that mention using a crossware cable:
http://www.cellarstone.com/softcopy.htm
It may help you copy the files you want.
http://www.stompsoft.com/easy-pc-transfer-complete.html $40.(adds the cable for 'free')
UPDATE: cat5 won't do it...not geek enough. Hmmmm....let's make this practical and realistic. I'm thinking you may need to "get a geek" to help you (think relative, friend of relative, friend, friend of a friend, relative of a friend, coworker, friend of a coworker, salesperson...you get the picture...do some human networking and follow the chain until you can hit on a serious geek..). Didn't catch it all, but what I did catch is that your old laptop is messed up, but the harddrive seems to spinup okay. "get a geek" to get that harddrive from the old laptop and set it up in an external hard-drive bay with a usb...that may be the best way for you to get access to the old laptop's files. Print this out and take this to comp-usa, best-buy or some place with the geekiest looking salesperson, wave the print out infront of them and ask them for help (buy them a MtDew or something if they help you through it, for future, ongoing assistance). Take the old and new laptop with you, in the trunk of your car or somewhere hidden.
If you have a monitor, you could try and plug the monitor into your old laptop with the non-functioning screen, and you might get lucky and be able to navigate around that way enough to copy the files you want.
Get a Crossover Cable to copy files from one PC to another.
http://www.cnaweb.com/index.html?lang=en-us&target=d154.html
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=39&threadID=199665&messageID=2080256
http://www.cablegear.com/Category.cfm?catid=636&AZX=
These are software solutions that mention using a crossware cable:
http://www.cellarstone.com/softcopy.htm
It may help you copy the files you want.
http://www.stompsoft.com/easy-pc-transfer-complete.html $40.(adds the cable for 'free')
UPDATE: cat5 won't do it...not geek enough. Hmmmm....let's make this practical and realistic. I'm thinking you may need to "get a geek" to help you (think relative, friend of relative, friend, friend of a friend, relative of a friend, coworker, friend of a coworker, salesperson...you get the picture...do some human networking and follow the chain until you can hit on a serious geek..). Didn't catch it all, but what I did catch is that your old laptop is messed up, but the harddrive seems to spinup okay. "get a geek" to get that harddrive from the old laptop and set it up in an external hard-drive bay with a usb...that may be the best way for you to get access to the old laptop's files. Print this out and take this to comp-usa, best-buy or some place with the geekiest looking salesperson, wave the print out infront of them and ask them for help (buy them a MtDew or something if they help you through it, for future, ongoing assistance). Take the old and new laptop with you, in the trunk of your car or somewhere hidden.
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