Our home computer is experiencing difficulties and may break down soon.  If I seem to disappear one day, you can assume it has broken!  Husband says he doesn't think he'll buy a new one.  So...it's been nice and I'll stay as long as the old PC keeps working!  Best to everyone.

Peace, ummziba.

ummziba wrote: Our home computer is experiencing difficulties and may break down soon.  If I seem to disappear one day, you can assume it has broken!  Husband says he doesn't think he'll buy a new one.  So...it's been nice and I'll stay as long as the old PC keeps working!  Best to everyone. Peace, ummziba.

I am a tech.

Do you want some advise? What problems are you experiencing?

Thanks Blond!  But I am not "computer-literite".  I think it is called a cu or cp unit?  The large box inside that contains a fan.  The fan is broken from its base and husband glued it back, so far it is sticking!  Apparently this is most expensive part to replace.  Our old computer came apart at that place which made fixing the fan easy, this one does not allow easy access at all!  But, any suggestions would be welcome!  Thanks so much.

Peace, ummziba.

ummziba wrote: Thanks Blond!  But I am not "computer-literite".  I think it is called a cu or cp unit?  The large box inside that contains a fan.  The fan is broken from its base and husband glued it back, so far it is sticking!  Apparently this is most expensive part to replace.  Our old computer came apart at that place which made fixing the fan easy, this one does not allow easy access at all!  But, any suggestions would be welcome!  Thanks so much. Peace, ummziba.

A fan costs nothing and you can even by the screws just to replace that glue. Your local library will have a book and cd book showing pictures of how to change all the parts on a pc. It is called A+ certification. Its easy!

Since your pc is junk, you don't have to worry about breaking it.

By the way, what does your name mean? It is very nice to say... Ummmmmmziba!

Thanks again Blond!  I will tell my husband and we shall look into it.

My name means Ziba's mother or mother of Ziba.  Actually, Ziba is my cat.  Ziba is a Farsi name that means beautiful, umm is Arabic for mother (it is a multicultural world, after all!).  And yes, Ziba is beautiful and her name does roll off the tongue so nicely!

Thanks for your help, may Allah reward you.

Peace, ummziba.

I love the conversation in this thread.

Your brother Mustafaa

Salam,

You can get very good brand new computer just for $250.00 (after rebate), just go to compusa, circuitcity etc, before you go there just research the pricing on this:

http://www.salescircular.com - www.salescircular.com this site shows current promotion on your local store.

Good luck.

Thanks for the advice! 

Peace, ummziba.

ummziba,

Salams, seems like none of us want u to leave us because of a fault in ur computer.  The fan is to cool down the CPU (central processing unit) which is the 'brains' of the computer... so it does not overheat.  I suggest you just get a normal fan and stick it very close to where the cpu's fan is broken and pray it'll work a little longer.

My area is in computing, however i'm no guru.  I can suggest you can look at a few fans to replace (they are not very expensive) on the following webste: 

http://www.shopzilla.com/7S--System_Cooling_-_cat_id--491__keyword--fan - http://www.shopzilla.com/7S--System_Cooling_-_cat_id--491__k eyword--fan

I suggest you write the specifications of a few of the fans to see if they're compatible with your system (as far as space goes etc...), go to a computer hardware dealer and get them to fix it in place if you or ur hubby can't.

All the Best!

Bismillah,

Salams.  Sorry.  I'm still giggling about the cat name.  That's very sweet.

Does your library have internet?  They don't allow chat, but discussion board postings should be okay.

Fee Amanillah.

Zulkharnain,

Have you posted your message in the wrong place by mistake?  Surely you are not calling this thread un-Islamic????????

Peace, ummziba.

assalamulaikum sister hope to hear from u..when your comp gets fixed..

Bismillah,

Does anyone know how we could take up a collection as Daniel suggests for this and other important needs that have been raised here by our posters?

This is a really nice sentiment, Herjihad.  I'm sure there are some who could use the money. 

I would not wish to have any of it.  You would have to be sure the recipient(s) were wanting the charity before offering it.  For example, I cannot afford a new computer but I would never take money from others to buy one, there are too many others in the world who are in far more dire need.  I'm sure we can all find more 'local' persons in need of charity where ever we are. 

Still, a very nice thought.

Peace, ummziba.