Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still have warranty if I purchase a barebone notebook computer?
Yes, you still have one year standard warranty from us or manufacturer
Can I purchase extended warranty for my barebone notebook?
Yes, you can purchase the extended warranty through product customized page.
How difficult is it to build my own notebook if I purchase just a barebone from your site?
We are strongly recommended that let us build the notebook for you if you do not have such experience before. However, we are willing to help people who likes to put their own hands on building their notebook. Most of our barebone unit only requires you to put in CPU/Memory/Hard Drive and operation system to make it a complete system. You can check our website for each barebone unit on how to assemble those parts. Again, the parts we put in each notebook page are fully tested, so it is better to choose our parts and installed by us here.
Can I send it back for you to install my parts if I have problems with building my barebone?
Yes, we can install your parts for you if you can't figure it out yourself. There is a minimal $25 installation fee apply to it, plus the shipping charge.
What is "Glare Type" LCD?
The bright display reduces reflection to make colors darker and have sharper contrast for true-to-life images. It is the best choice for editing pictures, for playing 3D games, and enjoying DVD movies. The similar technology terms are like "Crystal Shine", "Color Shine", or "Glossy".
Is IC Diamond heat paste better than the manufacturer included heat paste?
Yes, according to our test, IC Diamond can drop 3 or more degrees Celsius than manufacturer's own heat paste.
What should I know before replacing the optical drive of my notebook computer?
Before you upgrade or replace the DVD/CD-RW drive in your notebook, make sure that the drive you are buying is compatible with your computer. Some notebooks require an optical drive that works in cable select mode (CSEL). Some notebooks require master/slave (M/S) drives. Typically the drive is set to master or slave through a firmware flash. If the optical drive is not configured properly, it might not be detected by the BIOS or you will get error when you start up the laptop.
In most cases you would be able to use the same connector board and DVD drive caddy (braces) from your old device. Just remove them from your old drive and install on a new drive.
Also make sure that your current plastic bezel (front panel) will fit a new optical drive. All bezels are different and very often you have to have a specific bezel for a specific drive. Do not hesitate to contact the seller and ask about the drive and the bezel compatibility.
I just purchased a barebone laptop and put in my own CPU, memory and hard drive, but I have no screen coming up after I press the power button. What is the problem?
How to flash my BIOS?
Please check the file at http://www.rjtech.com/doc/bios...
My laptop is shutting down by itself, what should I do?
- You need to do some maintenance jobs:
- Every year, replace the thermal paste on CPU and video chips, IC Diamond is recommended.
- Periodically, clean up the dust clogged in the heatsink and fan, you can use a can of compressed air to clean up inside the laptop. Make sure the air flow is not clogged inside the laptop.
- Test the memory, you can download memtest86 and run the test to make sure your memory is fine.
- Make sure your battery is still re-chargeable and functioning.
- Download HWMonitor to monitor your CPU and Video Card’s temperature.
- Download a Unigine Benchmark program and run the program for one hour to test the video card, also monitor the temperature using HWMonitor from above, the maximum temperature should be under low 90°C. If the temperature is too high, then check the heat paste/heatsink/fan, make sure they are installed and are functioning properly.
I cannot see my drives when installing Windows.
The drives are hidden from Windows due to a feature called Intel VMD.
Please follow this guide here: How to Install Windows on VMD-enabled Laptop