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MosskeepForest t1_j8vrib9 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Is there a place around Bangor that can fix my Dell laptop? by [deleted]

I asked chatGPT for you ((Edit: chatGPT will also walk you through a lot of stuff if you ask it, it's really good with help like this.... though it isn't perfect, so use common sense too and ask for clarification and stuff)).

There are a few potential causes for the issue you are experiencing after replacing the charging port in your laptop. Here are a few things you can check:

  1. Check the power adapter: It is possible that the power adapter is not working properly or the connector is not properly plugged in. Try using a different power adapter to see if the issue persists.
  2. Check the charging cable: The charging cable could be damaged, or the connection between the cable and the charging port might not be secure. Try using a different charging cable to see if this solves the issue.
  3. Check the charging port: It is possible that the new charging port you installed is faulty or not properly connected to the motherboard. Double-check that all the connections are properly secured and that the port is functioning properly.
  4. Check the battery: The battery could be damaged or not properly connected. Check the battery to make sure it is properly inserted and secured. You can also try removing the battery and plugging in the laptop to see if it turns on with just the power adapter.
  5. Check for other hardware issues: There could be other hardware issues with the laptop that are preventing it from charging properly, such as a faulty motherboard or power management system. If none of the above solutions work, it may be necessary to take the laptop to a professional for further diagnosis and repair.

In summary, check the power adapter, charging cable, charging port, battery, and other hardware issues to determine the cause of the problem.

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tehmightyengineer t1_j8vfo52 wrote

Reply to comment by k_mainer in I, too saw the Musk satellite stream. I’m concerned we will one day look up and see advertising instead of points of light. by k_mainer

In the past 5 years two organizations have launched temporary satellites designed specifically to reflect light. One was somewhat dim and the other wasn't deployed in time due to a government shutdown and could not be seen.

That said, there's generally not been any outcry because nobody has really done anything that disruptive (these sats were small points of light), but it's pretty well understood that the first organization that functionally changes the night sky for some commercial purposes will receive nothing but bad publicity from it. So I doubt anyone will actually do it.

SpaceX sats are specifically designed to not reflect light when in position specifically because of the backlash over the number of them. Currently they still mess with astronomy to some degree but they're not going to be visible when in their final orbit. Most anyone else launching sats will do the same.

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pineconehedgehog t1_j8vf8us wrote

Reply to Artists reveal revised draft of Brunswick mural after criticism over representation by dontbanmynewaccount

I really wish the article explained what the criticisms were. The differences between the two versions are lost on me. And there is way more diversity in either version than I experienced growing up there. I'm pretty sure I didn't meet a black person until I was in high school. There were probably a total of 6 POC at Mt. Ararat while I was there and they were mostly Navy brats.

I get that representation matters, especially in Maine since it is rife with casual racism. But Maine is super white, and I know that has changed in some parts of the state. But even Brunswick is still super white.

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