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This is an important one. Apple has recalled for safety reasons many of the batteries in Powerbooks and iBooks with G4 processors. Unfortunately, there appear to be two separate recalls. Go here and here for more information. If you need any help at all removing your battery or finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge for this important safety recall.
Apple PowerMac G5: Repair ExtensionSome PowerMac G5 won't power up at all. You press the power button and nothing happens. Well, it may be covered even if it the computer is out of warranty Go here for more information. If you need any finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Dell Laptop Battery: Safety RecallAnother important one because it's a safety issue. Batteries made between October 2004 and October 2005 are effected. Go here for more information. If you need any help at all removing your battery or finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge for this important safety recall.
HP and Compaq Laptop Battery RecallEveryone seems to be having battery problems today. Go here to see if your laptop is covered. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
HP Limited Warranty Service EnchancementProblems with your HP Pavilion dv2000/dv6000/dv9000 and Compaq Presario v3000/v6000 Series Notebook?. Guess what -- you weren't the only one. Click here to see if your computer is covered. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms,please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Sony VAIO® GRX Series Notebook National Class Action SettlementProblems with your Sony Vaio GRX?. Guess what -- you weren't the only one. Click here to see if your computer is covered. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms,please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
If you owned a iBook or Powerbook that needed a power adapter replaced, you might be covered by this settlement and get some money back. Go here to see if your comptuer qualifies. If you need any finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Wireless didn't work fast enough. Others had the same problem and you can get a refund or a discount on future purchases by following this link. As always, if you need assistance with the forms, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Dell has had some questionable practices regarding financing and tech support . Attorney Generals in a large number of states settled with Dell to avoid suit. For my clients, if you owned a Dell and had to have me out to fix the problem because you were unable to get proper support from Dell, or had to go out and buy parts yourself (or through me) because Dell wouldn't provide them under warranty Follow this link and fill out the easy form to apply for reembursement under this settlement. I retain electronic copies of all service orders, so please contact me and I'll be sure to email you copies of your service orders to serve as proof for reembrusement under this settlement. As always, if you need assistance filing out this form, please contact me and we'll assist at no charge.
Epson printer run out of ink too quickly? Apparently so did others: some believe the ink was marked as empty before it fully was. This settlement covers most modern epson printer and gives you either a check for $25 and $20 epson store credit or $45 store credit on Epson's website. The store credit apparently can be filled out online and you can get in instant code. Go here for more information As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Did you pay for HP tech support when they promised it was free. You might have money coming to you. Click here to see if your computer is covered. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms,please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
We have to admit this one doesn't seem worth the trouble. If you bought Netgear wireless stuff, you can file a claim here. You get a 15% discount on any future Netgear purchases. Thought we should let you know.
Apparently after using some Sony Digital Cameras and Camcorders, everyone looks like the Incredible Hulk with a green tint. They'll fix it for you ore pay you back for a fix here. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Guess what, iMacs are also having problems with video and power. Instead of making people pay for the repair, Apple is repairing it for free if it meets this criteria As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
If your Powerbook G4 doesn't see all the installed memory or has trouble starting up, it might be caused by a memory slot. Before you pay someone to fix your Powerbook, follow this link to see if Apple will repair it under this recall. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Many computers came with this less than reliable software. Many Gateway systems came with it. If you had a problem and had to pay Symantec or a technician for help, you might have money coming back to you. As always, if you need copies of your DoctorDave™ service orders or any help filling out these forms,please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
/P>Sometimes 2 plus 2 does not equal 4. Hard drive sizes are subject to various rounding in stated specifications and usable size. That's why your 80 gig hard drive, only shows about 74 gig. This lawsuit gives certain western digital hard drive owners. If you bought an after-market hard drive (one that did not come installed in your computer), you get a free backup program. we highly recommend participating in this settlement if eligible, because backups are so important.
NO LONGER AVAILABLE Everyone seems to be having battery problems today. Go here to see if your laptop is covered. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
If you had a problem with this monitor and paid for a repair, you could be getting some money back go here for more information. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Do you have a M53xx Series notebook computers. Apparently these could overheat and slowdown. EMachine will provide relief by going here for more information As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Before you pay someone to fix your iBook G3 because of any problems with video or display, follow this link to see if Apple will repair it under this recall. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Did your older iPod battery fail? If so, you may be entitled to a partial reimbursement for the battery or a check from Apple for $25 or $50 Apple credit. go here for more information As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Got an eMac that one turn on or has messed up video? Worse off, did you pay to have it fixed. Apple's going to help with this extension of the original warranty. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers, please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
When Western Digital Settled, someone got smart and went after Seagate. In this settlement, you'll either get 5% of the price paid for your hard drive or some free backup software. Again, we recommend participating because backups are so important
Toshiba had a similiar lawsuit a few years agao. Apparently some floppy drives would not save data correct. Thus you may be entititled to a discount on your next computer or a flash drive. Go here to see if your computer is covered. As always, if you need assistance in finding your serial numbers or any help filling out these forms,please contact us and we'll assist at no charge.
Deal-Mac, Deal-news: I've found this the best place to find deals on practically everything. First website that I go to in the morning.
Symantec Security Response: Virus software out of date? Run a free online virus scan here as well as download helpful virus removal tools
Mozy Online Backup - 2GB Free for Home users is highly recommended. Not only does it work well, but it's free. They also have an unlimited version for $4.95 a month. For Businesses, there is MozyPro. Off-site automatic backup for less than $5.00 a month
DriveSavers Data Recovery DriveSavers is the premier service for data recovery. Using the above link waives the $200 attempt fee as well as saves you 10% on the service. Data recovery is expensive, but feel free to contact me for tips and tricks to save money on the recovery.
Windows Defender: Great free tool to help not just remove spyware, but prevent it.
KU Virus Center: This is where KU affiliated people can get the latest virus info and download software
Version-Tracker: Looking for an update for software or a driver. Search here
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: spyware involves over 75% of my service call. This helps remove it.
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