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Fix it or nix it?


Need help deciding what to do with your old electronics? See below for help with Computers.

What's the problem? Fix it or nix it?
Your computer isn't performing as well as you'd like or lacks the capability to handle certain tasks. For example,
     
• It's lacking in speed, space or memory
• The screen is too small, and/or you want better resolution
• You want to record music or movies
• You want to enhance your video or gaming experience
• You want to hook up your new video camera
• You want to hook up your new PDA or MP3 player
• You can't run the latest software
Fix it: Check our Upgrade section for options
Your computer is either broken or behaving erratically. For example,
     
• You suspect a virus or spyware infection
• You're having trouble starting the PC
• There's a video display problem
• There's no sound
• The printer isn't working
• A CD or DVD won't play
• The Windows taskbar disappears
• The pointing device doesn't work or jumps around
• A hardware device (such as a CD-RW drive) won't work
• The Wi-Fi connection isn't working
• It won't connect to the Internet
Fix it: Check our Repair section for advice on finding help
Your computer is working, but you no longer want it Fix it: Check our Donate or sell section for options
Your computer is broken, and you no longer want it Fix it: Check our Recycle section for options











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