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I think you can put stuff from the computer on to it and charge it1. Tech Tip: How to Pull a Data Cable | Automated Systems DesignIn today's tech tip experienced technician Ernest will show us how to pull a data cable and begin installing a low voltage cable. For this demonstration, we will be using Data Drop in a Box the first all-inclusive data cabling kit. It has everything you need to do a single or double data drop, including: To start pulling a cable, you need to fasten the box to something because as you pull the cable, the box will continue to get lighter and move around. By attaching it to a ladder or another Data Drop in a Box, it will stay in place and allow for smoother pulling. To attach the box to a ladder locate the zip ties and put them through the holes in the corner of the box. Make sure the side that says "This Side Up" is facing up. Otherwise, you wo not have a hole to pull the cable through. Then, wrap the zip ties around the ladder and fasten. If you do not have a ladder, you could attach the box to a chair leg, table, etc. Now that your cables are anchored down they will be easier to pull and run to your desired location. When you are running the cable through the ceilings or walls there are a few things to look out for, most importantly, EMI or electromagnetic interference. You want to make sure that when you run the cable you are not too close to electrical equipment. This can cause interference and degrade the signal of the cable, causing slower internet speeds. Make sure there is at least a foot between your cable and the closest electrical wires. You also want to run your cable on your own supports throughout the ceiling. Do not try to attach them to plumbing, etc. Now that you know how to pull a data cable it's time to install your mud ring on the other side. Continue to Tech Tip #2 for further instructions.2. Soldering a SATA-Data cable to a HDDI did it once, on a homebrew hack-it-all frenzy on an old (2010 maybe?) toshiba laptop motherboard towards the original SATA disk.And it worked, and surprisingly well too. I made sure I soldered only ONE ground pin, because I was using an USB2 shielded cable and wanted to avoid ground loops (I would have had to join the 3 grounds on the same shield, and that would create 3 mini loops).Other than that, even if it works, use an external USB-to-SATA converter to avoid frying your motherboard and, after you recovered any precious data on the HDD, throw it away (or replace its controller board like others said). Expanding on the answers, to integrate comments to other answers from other people: GND may not be required, because the signals are balanced, but I would strongly recommend connecting it. Using an external USB-to-SATA converter may help you forcing a SATA 1 connection, which has larger tolerances towards relative cable lengths, other than preventing harm to the controller of the motherboard in case of misconnections / short circuits3. Nextel Data Cable?i dint know no if you are able to do it be computer, but you might want to go to nextel or where ever you got your phone and ask them if they are able to do it any of the things you want4. Trouble with my floppy drive (A:)?try power cable and data cable. check connections5. How to use a USB Data Cable for a Sanyo MM-8300?a million. even as u opt to connect any cellular telephone to pc/pc u merely can no longer use any files or usb cable, u get linked in worry-free words with the help of the USB cable which comes alongside with cellular telephone ( or u opt to purchase it seperatly yet each and every telephone variety has its personal USB cable, so u merely cant no longer connect with the different cellular telephone variety USB cable. 2. And more beneficial importent is it has its received CD which u opt to position in it 1st n then in worry-free words u can get linked

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i think it does i would just go to the place where u got it from and tell them what happened theyll be glad to get you another one1. how USB data cable used for transferring data from cellphone to the memory of the computer?Well you will need to connect the cellphone to the computer through the USB cable provided with the cellphone and install the software that will make the computer recognise the cellphone, otherwise connecting the cellphone via the USB cable alone will not work (except maybe the cell phone has the relevant bios in the operating system you have running on your computer). It is this software contained in the installation CD that comes with your cellphone, that contains the required suites that allows you to download/transfer datafrom the cellphone to your computer. All you ned do after proper installation is to connect the part of the USB cable to the port indicated on your cellphone (you will get this from your phone manual) and then the other part to the USB port on your computer.2. What Website Is More Reliable, For a LG Electronics USB Data Cable for LG EnV2 VX9100?a good one is PENisland.com3. what are the best deals on wireless cell, wireless data, cable and internet service right now?AT&T is bout the only one that does that forreal everybody else has somethin missin (Sprint, Verizon, and TMobile) unless you do cell service with one company and do everything else with somebody else4. Data cable for cell phone helpppp!!!?maybe ur system not support or software not support so,go to lg chocolate home page and download ur correct driver and ur pc suite software.the sofware is free.download ur sofware manually in ur phone site.......... if u think ur sofware and ur sytem requirement is correct try to connect using bluetooth or infra red5. From where i can download LG B2050 USB Data Cable Driver?Try looking here6. which is better? nokia N75 or N76? or is there any other fold phone from nokis is good?Nokia's are pretty good phones. A lot of different styles with functions and features. Nokia N75 (Multimedia Phone) The fantastic Nokia N75 for AT&T is a phenomenally capable "next generation" phone. The Nokia N75 lets you enjoy streaming AT&T TV and Radio, or surf the Web or email at near-broadband download speed. Plus, the Nokia N75 has Bluetooth, a built-in music player and FM stereo with great sound, a 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder, and an expandable memory card slot. With all this in a thin, eye-catching shell, you may find that your Nokia N75 spends more time in your hand than in your pocket Highlights Super-loaded Entertainment Phone With High-speed Data Download Capability Watch Streaming AT&T TV, or Listen To Streaming Radio Bluetooth Wireless Technology Built-in Music Player and FM Stereo Radio With Equalizer And Stereo Speakers 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Takes Print-quality Stills Record Extra-long And High-quality Video Clips Expandable Memory Card To Store Your Songs, Pictures and Videos What is In The Box With The Phone Additional Items Included - Battery, Data Cable, Charger, User Guide Advanced Features Digital Camera - 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), 4x Digital Zoom, LED Flash, PictBridge Software Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, Enjoy Streaming AT&T TV With HBO Or AT&T Music With MTV, XM and Yahoo! Your more then welcome to them. Feel free to email me at7. Soldering a SATA-Data cable to a HDDActually, there's only 4 pins that matter You have 4 wires for signal, 2 per 'channel' and 3 grounds (which should be tied together anyway). The 4 bare wires on the outside of each pair/channel are ground, and any three should work.You absolutely do not want to do this without a multimeter. That said, I strongly recommend plugging one end into a switched off PC or drive and checking continuity between all 4 ground wires (on the outside) and checking each pin and its corresponding wire to ensure you know which wire is which. If you do not have a multimeter, you ought to get one and learn the basics of using it - continuity testing is about the simplest function in one. I am also not sure if trace lengths matter here, and that may be an issue. Not sure how to deal with that considering everything I've seen in the question though

Keep abreast of the latest issues in computer technology with Rick MayburyIf you have decided against, selling, giving away or otherwise disposing of your old computer - see part 1 -- then here are a few more ideas for putting it to good use.Salvaging the more valuable or useful parts is one possibility, especially if it is past its prime, faulty or unreliable, and what's left, can be taken to your local recycling centre. Most of the components in a 4 or 5 year-old PC will be virtually obsolete but you might get a few pounds for the motherboard, CPU and cooling fan assembly if you put it on ebay, particularly if it was once a top-of the line combination. There is always a steady demand from people repairing faulty machines, though be honest about the condition, particularly if you cannot guarantee the parts are in full working order. There's not much you can do with old memory modules if they won't fit your current machine, which is highly unlikely since the technology changes so frequently, but once again they should have some second hand value, just don't expect to get anything like their original cost. If you have a lot of data on floppy discs then it's worth hanging on the floppy drive if your current PC isn't fitted with one. Most computers will have space for one inside the case and if the cables are not already fitted they are readily available from PC parts suppliers for a few pounds. Bootcamp Archive One component you definitely should remove and keep is the hard drive. If it is a standard ATA/IDE type - and most are -- with a capacity 20Gb or more then it can be easily put back into service as a second 'slave' drive in your present PC. Better still, you could use it as an external USB hard drive, which can be used for backup and transferring large files. All you need is an external hard drive case or enclosure kit. They cost from around £10 - £15 from online suppliers, like aria.co.uk and ebuyer.co.uk. Once you have removed the drive from your old PC (see this week's Top Tip), simply fit the two plugs for the data lead and power supply, pop the drive inside the case and it is ready to use. These kits normally come with a mains power adaptor and a USB cable. Just plug it into your PC and it will be recognised as an external drive by Windows XP and Vista (you may need to install a driver on Windows 98 machines, these are included with the kit). You can then copy any files that you need on to the hard drive in your new PC, after which you can format the old drive and use it for data storage. If you can't bear to dismantle your old PC, and it is still in good working order but no longer able to keep up with recent Windows applications you can continue to use it, have some fun and learn a few new tricks, by reformatting the drive and installing Linux. Linux is a free 'Open Source' operating system that has been popular with enthusiasts for years, but until fairly recently it required a degree of knowledge in order to use it. Within the last five years, though, newer versions or 'distributions' of Linux have come along that look, work and are as easy to use as Windows. With a Linux PC you can surf the web send and receive emails, play games, print documents and do pretty well all of the things you do with Windows. Most distributions come bundled with a good assortment of programs and a fully featured office suite that includes a powerful Word-compatible word processor, Excel compatible spreadsheet, presentation and database software.As an added bonus Linux flies along, even on ancient Windows 98 PCs. It is virtually immune to viruses and its stability and reliability are legendary. There are hundreds of distributions to chose from, the best known and most Windows-like being Linspire, Mandriva, Ubuntu and Fedora, there are almost too many in fact, but you will find an easy to follow guide to installing Linux in Boot Camp 446, and look out for a new Boot Camp series on the simplest route to Linux yet, starting in a couple of weeks.The last suggestion this week is to keep your old PC ready and waiting as an emergency backup. If your main PC suffers a catastrophic failure you can be back working again in just a few minutes. This requires a little preparation and planning, the most important consideration being that you routinely backup up your work preferably to CD, DVD or an external drive. Your emergency PC should also be configured for Internet access, and have the programs you rely upon installed. If the PC is in storage then it's important to take it out and check that it is still working every few weeks.The last suggestion this week is to keep your old PC ready and waiting as an emergency backup. If your main PC suffers a catastrophic failure you can be back working again in just a few minutes. This requires a little preparation and planning, the most important consideration being that you routinely backup up your work preferably to CD, DVD or an external drive. Your emergency PC should also be configured for Internet access, and have the programs you rely upon installed. If the PC is in storage then it's important to take it out and check that it is still working every few weeks.Next Week - Ten uses for an old PC, part 3ATA/IDE Advanced Technology Attachment/Integrated Drive Electronics; the circuitry -- built into the disc drive - that acts as an interface between the drive and the PC motherboardMOTHERBOARD The main printed circuit board inside a PC, with sockets for the processor chip, memory modules, expansion cards and connections for printer, mouse, keyboard and other peripheralsOPEN SOURCESoftware with minimal licensing and broad, often free distribution, which users are encouraged to help develop Removing a hard drive from a desktop PC only takes a few minutes and the only tool you will need is a small to medium sized Philips screwdriver with a longish shaft. Disconnect the mains cable then take off the lid or side panels. Remove the power connector then the data cable. Try not to twist or strain the data cable plug as this may bend the fine connecting pins. Next, remove the retaining screws; there are usually two each side, then slide the drive out from its 'bay' taking care not to touch the connectors or exposed components. Don't forget, there's a full archive of previous Boot Camp Top Tips at www.pctoptips.co.uk

A new feature that came out in Samsung Galaxy ace plus is the ability to access your computers at home and vice versa.One only needs the right Samsung galaxy ace plus USB data cables to connect to your computer from anywhere in the globe. Mobile phones can be used as wireless modems if you have use the right connection.Selecting the right Samsung galaxy ace plus USB lead is relatively easy to do. You can just head up to any electronic store to buy the right size and make to fit your Samsung galaxy ace plus. But don't forget to bring with you your cellular phone which can provide retailers with additional information such as your model, serial number, and manufacturer. Shopping locally for your cables is relatively easy to do since most sales representative know what you're looking for just hand them your mobile phone and they'll immediately search for the right data cable.On the other hand, there is also the capability to utilize existing data cables for Ethernet connection as conduits to power supplies. Similar benefits as above mentioned include no additional wiring as data and power run over the same physical infrastructure. It is recommended to check regional standards on power and data cabling to avoid untoward incidents such as burning out devices connected to the network, overheating cables, short circuits and fires.Samsung galaxy ace plus data transfer cable is required to transfer or synchronize data between the phone and the computer. Data cable helps the phone download songs from the computer or transfer pictures from the phone to computer or vice versa. Loss of the data cable can cause inconvenience to the user incase of transferring data.Samsung galaxy ace plus usb lead can be purchased as a cellular phone accessory separately but you need to ensure it is compatible with the brand of phone you use and also meets the model's requirements. The software required to enable the data transfer is also widely available among cell phone accessory dealers. Data cable and software is usually provided when purchasing the phone only loss or damage to the device may require you to purchase a substitute.Shopping for a Samsung galaxy ace plus data cable generally is not all that difficult. You may want to shop at your local electronics store to be sure that you are getting the right product. When you do go shopping, be sure that you bring your Samsung galaxy ace plus so that you can ensure that you have all of the proper information such as the model number or serial number as well as the manufacturer of your cell phone.Many consumers find that shopping locally is nice because they can physically hand a sales person their cell phone and ask for the right Samsung galaxy ace plus USB data cable for their phone. A knowledgeable sales person can make short work of your search for the right cable when you walk in, allowing you to walk out of the store with the right data cable in minutes.

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I think you're over-engineering it. Nobody really bothers specifying cable locations that precisely for electrical wiring. There are rules to protect electrical wires from damage, but they don't involve precise mechanical drawings of the build. Further, you aren't going to be able to find anyone to install it to your diagram. Electrical engineers don't do house wiring, and electricians who do house wiring don't follow diagrams precisely like that, they just throw it in quick-and-dirty. Wiring is protected from damage, but using different techniques - for instance in North America there's a rule that you can go in 1-5/8" (40mm) without concern because wires and pipes are either guaranteed to be deeper than that, or will be guarded by a metal warning plate. However, since you are aiming for top quality and easy maintainability, there is definitely something you should think about: Metal conduit. This is where you lay a type of pipe designed for electrical service (and some of it pipe-fits quite easily) and then you run the circuits in the pipe using individual wires (i.e. Not with multi-conductor cables). The piping does several things for you. Generally, data cables are not allowed in mains electrical conduit or junction boxes, due to the risk of a wire melt putting mains voltage on equipment not rated for it. (Fiber-optic is OK). However you can lay parallel conduit for telecomm, and that conduit can be plastic. Suffice it to say, designing a good conduit system is a very good outlet for the high standards you are settingI am remodeling a house and need to put in place a completely new electrical wiring along with security and surveillance systems (wiring for motion sensors and CCV cameras outside).I am going to hire an engineer for the project. However I'd like to understand the typical requirements for such a project to be better prepared for my conversations with contractors.My idea is to ask for a CAD project with a set of diagrams/views. Specifically, the following:Blueprint with all the lights, sockets, switches, meter anddistribution board placed on the floor plan.Schema listing the cable types and maximum power allowed per circuit.Distribution board plan.Exact layout of cable on walls/ceilings including enclosures, where needed (2D/3D?).Once the above is complete, I would expect the engineer to control the execution of the plan and test the wiring once it is installed.Overall, I want to accomplish 2 things:Ease of maintenance for years to come.High quality electrical wiring to be built.Questions I have:Are there any important artifacts/documents I should be asking the engineer to provide?Should I be asking an electrical engineer to also design the wiring for CCV cameras and motion sensors or is this job best left to someone else?Perhaps I am over-engineering and the above list can be simplified?UPDATEI am located in Europe and not concerned much with the local regulations as I am sure the requirements for regulators will be met at the end.·OTHER ANSWER:I am remodeling a house and need to put in place a completely new electrical wiring along with security and surveillance systems (wiring for motion sensors and CCV cameras outside).I am going to hire an engineer for the project. However I'd like to understand the typical requirements for such a project to be better prepared for my conversations with contractors.My idea is to ask for a CAD project with a set of diagrams/views. Specifically, the following:Blueprint with all the lights, sockets, switches, meter anddistribution board placed on the floor plan.Schema listing the cable types and maximum power allowed per circuit.Distribution board plan.Exact layout of cable on walls/ceilings including enclosures, where needed (2D/3D?).Once the above is complete, I would expect the engineer to control the execution of the plan and test the wiring once it is installed.Overall, I want to accomplish 2 things:Ease of maintenance for years to come.High quality electrical wiring to be built.Questions I have:Are there any important artifacts/documents I should be asking the engineer to provide?Should I be asking an electrical engineer to also design the wiring for CCV cameras and motion sensors or is this job best left to someone else?Perhaps I am over-engineering and the above list can be simplified?UPDATEI am located in Europe and not concerned much with the local regulations as I am sure the requirements for regulators will be met at the end.

The superior AMOLED screen is what truly defines and makes the Samsung Fascinate so popular. The 1 GHZ processor and various multimedia capabilities are icing on the cake and make this phone extremely viable for various target audiences. Verizon customers have finally got their slice of the Samsung Android Pie with the Samsung Fascinate launching on the network. The Fascinate is a great option for first time users of the Android Smartphone platform. The phone comes with an easy to use Touchwiz interface which provides a great appeal for touch screen fans as well as new users with its simplified usage.The Samsung Fascinate bears a close resemblance to the Vibrant with its sleek body and clean rounded edges which makes it a simple yet classy looking phone. However the features and looks will lose value if not protected and looked after well. Hence cell phone cases become an important aspect of owning a cell phone. While buying the phone users must invest in Samsung Fascinate accessories such as the Samsung Fascinate cases to help give their phones a longer life. There are a wide range of Samsung Fascinate cases that are available for users of all categories. Some of the most popular ones include leather covers, Faceplates and silicon cell phones cases.Leather covers are one of the most widely used cases due to their dual function of protection as well as ease of use. Most leather Samsung Fascinate accessories come with a holster clip which allows users to hook the phone on to their waist and as a result keep their hands free.Other Samsung Fascinate accessorieslike data cables and memory cards are a great way to enhance the storage capacity of your phone. A memory card will help you save even more documents and songs thereby enhancing its functions. A data cable will help transfer data to and from your phone. It is important to make sure you have the ideal cell phone cases that will suit your phone and as a result help prolong its life. Find the perfect Samsung Fascinate case and help your phone stay in mint condition for a longer time.

Keep abreast of the latest issues in computer technology with Rick MayburyThe absolute quickest and simplest method of transferring data from one PC to another is to 'slave' the old drive. Depending on your level of expertise it should only take around fifteen to twenty minutes and when you next boot up your new PC all of your old files will be accessible, ready to be used or copied to your new hard drive. It really is that easy, however, I wouldn't recommend trying it if you are uncomfortable about poking around inside your PCs or you have any doubts about your DIY skills. If so you should wait for the next two episodes of Boot Camp, which will be looking at totally non-invasive data transfer methods using removable media and cables. It's virtually impossible to get an electric shock from a desktop PC; mains voltages are safely contained inside an earthed metal box and none of the cables emerging from the box carry more than 12 volts. Nevertheless you should unplug both PCs from the mains before you open the lids, we don't want any accidents, do we? Electronic components are remarkably robust but there is a very small chance you could damage something through a static discharge from your body or clothing. Although the risk is very low it doesn't hurt to briefly touch a nearby radiator, metal water pipe or earthed metal appliance, before you open up your PC. If you are really worried you can buy anti-static wrist straps from PC Suppliers and Maplin Electronics for a few poundsStart by opening up your old PC, on most models there will be only one hard drive and it will normally have two cables plugged into the back of it, one for the power supply with four coloured wires (red, two black and yellow). The other one will be a flat 'ribbon' connector that carries the data. Gently remove both plugs, they may be a little stiff, so don't tug on the cables or you may damage them. Tuck the cables out of the way and remove the four mounting screws - two each side. Avoid touching the connectors or the circuit boards on the underside; hold it by the sides and once the screws are out slide the drive out from its 'bay'.Bootcamp ArchiveNext set the drive to 'slave' mode. On most hard drives there will be a printed label showing the positions of the 'jumpers' for Master, Slave and Cable Select (CS). The jumpers are small connectors that bridge sets of pins and they're normally located on the rear of the drive. Your old drive should be in Master mode, so you can use the current positions for orientation and reference. Use a small pair of tweezers or thin long-nosed pliers to change the jumper(s) to the Slave setting. Now you can remove the cover from your new PC and locate a spare hard drive bay. If you are very lucky you will see a spare set of data and power cables nearby, though nowadays most new PCs now use SATA type drives, which use much smaller data cables. It's not a problem, though, and most motherboards have at least one 'legacy' ATA/IDE socket that you can use. If you don't have a spare ribbon cable you can borrow the one from your old PC (see also this week's Top Tip). It's a good idea to do a dry run first and fit the old drive into it's new home. If you have to move cables out of the way do it carefully so as not to loosen any connections. One you are happy with the fitting plug in the data and power cables. Note that both plugs are 'keyed', so they only fit one way around. The plugs should seat fairly easily so do not press too hard and be especially careful not to bend the pins on the data cable socket. If you are using the data cable from your old PC don't forget to connect the other end to the IDE socket on the motherboard..Fit the drive mounting screws and give all of the nearby cables and connectors a final check to make sure you haven't dislodged anything. Refit the case lid and switch on. Windows will boot up as normal and your old drive will be recognised and automatically assigned the next available drive letter. If so you can get on with the job of transferring your data using My Computer or Windows Explorer. If the drive doesn't show up in Explorer then here's a few troubleshooting tips.Switch off, disconnect form the mains, open the lid and double-check the power and data cables. If everything looks okay put the lid back on and boot into the PC's BIOS program. (Refer to the user or motherboard manual for the correct combination of keys to press at start-up). Run the drive setup/configuration utility and check that it has been recognised. On some BIOS there may be a 'switch' to enable the IDE connector. If the drive still isn't found then there is a problem with the data or power connections or the drive is faulty.ANTI STATIC WRIST STRAP Conductive pad, attached to a strap that fits around the user's wrist, attached to a resistor and a wire that clips onto a metal radiator or water pipe, designed to safely dissipate static chargesBIOSBasic Input Output System: diagnostic and configuration program stored in a microchip memory on the PC motherboard that checks the PC hardware before the operating system is loadedCABLE SELECT Special type of data cable used by some PC manufacturers that automatically selects Master or Slave mode SATA drives use a different type of power connector that will not fit ATA/IDE drives, however, most PC power supplies have at least one spare older-style 4-pin power connector as these are still widely used by CD and DVD drives. In the unlikely event a spare connector isn't available you can use a SATA to IDE power adaptor lead. These can be obtained from PC suppliers and typically cost around £2 - £3.Don't forget, there's a full archive of previous Boot Camp Top Tips at www.pctoptips.co.uk

These chips are used as part of Apple's MFI Certification program. Basically, you have to be a certified developer to sell lightning cables. If you buy a lightning cable from a reseller, you may receive a notification on your iPhone like This accessory is not supported every time you plug in the lightning cable. The pop-up is quite annoying. Your iPhone may then not charge, or charge very briefly, before mysteriously stopping to charge. It is not a hardware issue -- 5 Volts are still being passed through the cable -- it is Apple saying "you need a new cable!"IMO, Apple also uses this as a kind of planned obsolescence. It is my personal theory that the date of manufacture is also logged alongside the ID stored within the chip. This means that your phone's operating system knows how old the cable you're using to charge it is. So even if the cable is passing 5 volts to the phone, in theory, this would allow the Apple software to deny the voltage, preventing your phone from being charged. In theory, this would require you to spend more money to buy new cables. Which, IMO, is the entire point of the MFI certification system - to make people overpay for "certified" cables, and choose when the cables break themselves so people have to buy new cables. Based on my experience, there is no hardware issue at play here, just a company using their monopoly to turn a profitClosed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it's on-topic for Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange. Closed 6 months ago. Improve this questionIs there a need for these chips?·OTHER ANSWER:Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it's on-topic for Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange. Closed 6 months ago. Improve this questionIs there a need for these chips?