P2K Commander won't recognize my phone

Some quick tips for any of you out there that are having problems getting the P2K Commander software to connect your Motorola V3 phone (RAZR compatible) to your PC computer.

If P2kCommander dont recognize your phone please make sure to check the following:

1. Make sure you have the latest version of P2k Commander software. It can be found here.
2. You must be running at least one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP SP1. There have been some successes with Microsoft Windows Vista.
3. You may need the Microsoft USB patches installed, although not required if you are running Microsoft Windows XP SP2. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;amp;displaylang=en&familyid=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86&displaylang=en )
4. The P2kdrivers must be installed, which are bundled with P2K Commander after version 2.8.
5. If your phone is connected by USB and P2kCommander is started, try to connect your phone. The new devices must be appear and you must be point the p2kdrivers path to load it on your system.
6. "hidden folders" which are not shown in filelist but are shown when viewing the phone: These are empty folders.
7. P2kfilesystem does not show empty folder, but the phone does. To remove recreate the folder and delete it.(the folder not the files)

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Motorola V3 - P2K Commander Version List, Complete with Download Locations!

What version of P2K Commander software are you using? Did you know that there are 37 different versions of the free Motorola V3 (RAZR compatible) software available? Which one is the right one for you?

Well, if you have any of those questions are you are looking to simply download the latest version of the P2K Commander software -- you have come to the right place! I have most recently been using version 3.2.2 of the P2K Commander software, but will be upgrading and testing out the 4.9.8 version very shortly. As with most software, you will want the latest available to insure compatibility with your phone!

Update: The original provider of P2KCommander discontinued the site and I have updated the downloads below to be up-to-date with the most accurate locations. Currently downloads are available up to P2KCommander V5 and V6.

If at any point you find these no longer work, please let me know with a comment!

Below is the list of P2K Commander Software versions:

P2K-Commander_3.3.0_Deutsch.rar 29-Apr-2008 09:18 117K
P2KC_espanol.zip 04-Jul-2008 08:15 2.4K
P2kCommander-0.1.tar.gz 29-Apr-2008 09:18 318K
P2kCommander-V3.3.0-(Italian_Version)_by_flash.tato.rar 29-Apr-2008 09:16 126K
P2kCommander-V3.3.0.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:16 146K
P2kCommander-V3.3.0_Hun.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:15 139K
P2kCommander-V3.3.1.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:15 146K
P2kCommander-V3.3.2.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:15 146K
P2kCommander-V3.3.3.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:15 147K
P2kCommander-V3.3.4.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:15 288K
P2kCommander-V3.3.5.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:14 288K
P2kCommander-V4.0.5.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:14 120K
P2kCommander-V4.1.0.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:14 121K
P2kCommander-V4.1.1.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:14 124K
P2kCommander-V4.1.2.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:13 124K
P2kCommander-V4.1.3.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:13 124K
P2kCommander-V4.9.1.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:13 123K
P2kCommander-V4.9.2.zip29-Apr-2008 09:13 123K
P2kCommander-V4.9.3.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:13 121K
P2kCommander-V4.9.5.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:12 122K
P2kCommander-V4.9.6.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:12 122K
P2kCommander-V4.9.8.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:12 130K
P2kCommander-V4.9.C.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:12 296K
P2kCommander-V4.9.D.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:11 214K
P2kCommander-V4.9.E.zip 29-Apr-2008 09:11 139K
P2kCommander-V4.9.F.zip 29-Apr-2008 07:54 353K
P2kCommander-V4.9.G.zip 29-Apr-2008 07:54 353K
P2kCommander-V5.0.0.zip 30-Jul-2008 20:42 357K
P2kCommander-V5.0.1.zip 01-Aug-2008 20:55 357K
P2kCommander-V5.0.2.zip 13-Aug-2008 21:26 358K
P2kCommander-V5.0.3.zip 18-Aug-2008 22:09 358K
P2kCommander-V5.0.5-MR.zip 03-Sep-2008 21:37 376K
P2kCommander-V5.0.6-MR.zip 30-Sep-2008 20:48 378K
P2kCommander-V5.0.7-MR.zip 03-Nov-2008 08:26 379K
P2kCommander-V5.0.8-MR.zip 04-Dec-2008 14:59 417K
P2kCommander-V5.1.0-MR.zip 06-Jan-2009 21:11 419K
P2kCommander-V6.0.0.zip 04-May-2009 15:02 415K
P2kCommander-maX-V4.9.F.zip 29-Apr-2008 07:54 368K
P2kCommander_extras.zip 29-Apr-2008 07:53 558K

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Motorola RAZR V3 - Repair Tutorial & Guide - Tear Down & Rebuild

After a few weeks of work, as I mentioned in an earlier post -- I have completed the Motorola RAZR V3 series of tear-down and rebuild guides. These tutorials will enable you make any almost any fix or repair to your Motorola V3 phone.

Here are the most common usages for these guides:
- Replacement of the front cover (skin)
- Replacement of the back cover (skin)
- Replacement of the SIM card
- Replacement of the battery
- Replacement of a broken or damaged LCD display screen.

This is the complete list of guides, in the order that you will need to complete them:

1. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the battery - Step-by-Step (Pictures)
2. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the SIM card - Step-by-Step (Pictures)
3. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the back cover - Step-by-Step (Pictures)
4. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove and replace the antenna - Step-by-Step (Pictures)
5. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the transceiver board assembly - Step-by-Step (Pictures)
6. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the front cover - Step-by-Step (Pictures)
7. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the camera assembly - Step-by-Step (Pictures)
8. Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove and repair the LCD display screen - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

With the tutorial above you can completely rebuild and replace your Motorola V3 RAZR phone.

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Blackberry 8800 - Warning on headphones and multimedia

On my recent trip to Las Vegas, I decided I was really going to try out the multimedia capabilities on my Blackberry 8880. In fact, I was brave enough to leave my iPod at home. I was trying to determine if the Blackberry 8800 could really be a replacement for the iPod.

Well, the news is that I really have no news. The reason being is that I was never able to use my Blackberry 8800's multimedia capabilities, even though I did bring it and my noise-cancelling headphones along with me. Guess why?

Ten minutes after take-off, I pulled out my Blackberry 8800, turning it on and turning the radio off and got ready to try it out. Then I went to plug in my headphones to the jack on the Blackberry 8800. Hmm, something was not quite right.....

Oops, I guess I forgot something -- the standard Mini-phone stereo 3.5mm headphone jack did not fit into the Blackberry's earpiece jack. What I needed and did not have was an adapter for the Blackberry 8800's 2.5mm headset jack. So, let this be a warning to anyone trying to watch multimedia videos or play music audio on your Blackberry 8800, you do need a 2.5mm headset jack to mini-phone stereo 3.5mm headphones jack!

I would recommend buying the Blackberry Stereo Headset piece from RIM's site -- however, it will not be available until May 1st!

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Almost missed my flight to Las Vegas today

I had quite an interesting morning today. I almost missed my flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LV). The reason? I had to check my luggage for this particular trip.

Generally, when I fly it is only for a day or two -- so I can cut it pretty close on timing at the airport because I can fly through security. (Thanks to my United Premier Executive miles) I usually just walk to the gate and board.

This time, I forgot about the need to check your luggage in 45 minutes before the flight leaves. Halfway to the airport I remembered that, luckily it was Sunday morning so I could drive faster than I should have. Once I made it to the Parking Spot, I dropped off my car and headed over to the airport.

Entering the terminal, I had 4 minutes to spare before the baggage check closed for my flight. There were some lines, but there were some Easy Check-in kiosks that were not being used. I asked a couple of people if they minded me using them and I checked in. As I went to check my bag -- I was informed that flight was closed for baggage. Uh-oh.

Luckily, at the next counter down there was a United representative that agreed with me that it should have allowed me to check in and made it happen for me. Otherwise, I would have been stuck at the airport standing by for the next flight.

Coincidentally, this actually the second time this has happened to me on the way to Las Vegas. Last time, I was not as fortunate however. I wonder what that says about heading to Las Vegas?

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove and repair the LCD display screen - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

Another in the series of tutorials on how to tear down and repair your Motorola V3 RAZR mobile phone. The guide will cover how to remove the front cover (also known as a frontplate or skin) on your Motorola V3 phone. This guide is the most common need, although it requires a lot of other guides to get to this point. Basically, you need this guide if you have cracked, shattered, broken, dislodged your LCD display screen or if it is no longer working correctly for you.

This guide assumes that you have successfully removed the battery, the SIM card, the backplate, the antenna/transceiver, the front cover, and the camera from your Motorola V3 mobile phone.

Step-by Step guide for Removing and Replacing the LCD Screen Display Module Assembly:

1. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, rear housing, antenna, transceiver board assembly, flip assembly cover, and camera assembly, as described in the procedures.

2. Use the disassembly tool to unseat the LCD screen display module assembly flex connector from its socket.



3. Carefully and gently lift one corner of the LCD screen display module assembly out of the flip assembly.

4. Avoid damage to the electrical components on the flex while carefully removing the LCD screen display module assembly from the flip assembly.

5. Carefully lift the LCD screen display lens away from the flip assembly.



6. To replace, align the LCD screen display module assembly to the flip assembly.

7. Carefully lower the LCD screen display module into the flip assembly. Ensure that all of the display none of the display assembly components are damaged.

8. align the flip display flex to the flex connector on the flip display assembly and gently press down on the flex connector until properly seated.

9. Replace the camera assembly, flip assembly cover, transceiver board, rear housing, antenna, SIM, battery, and battery connector as described in the procedures.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the transceiver board assembly - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

Another in the series of tutorials on how to tear down and repair your Motorola V3 RAZR mobile phone. The guide will cover how to remove the transceiver assembly on your Motorola V3 phone. This guide assumes that you have successfully removed the battery, the SIM card, the backplate, and the antenna from your Motorola V3 mobile phone.

Step-by Step guide for Removing and Replacing the Transceiver Board Assembly:

1. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna, rear housing and battery tray as described in the procedures.

2. Lift the transceiver board assembly out of the front housing with the metal tweezers.



3. To replace, insert the transceiver board assembly into the rear housing.

4. Carefully and gently press the transceiver board into position and until it snaps into place.

5. Replace the antenna assembly, rear housing, SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the camera assembly - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

Another in the series of tutorials on how to tear down and repair your Motorola V3 RAZR mobile phone. The guide will cover how to remove the front cover (also known as a frontplate or skin) on your Motorola V3 phone. This guide assumes that you have successfully removed the battery, the SIM card, the backplate, the antenna/transceiver, and the front cover from your Motorola V3 mobile phone.

Step-by Step guide for Removing and Replacing the Camera Assembly:

1. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna, rear housing, and transceiver board assembly, flip assembly cover, and CLI lens cover as described in the procedures.

2. Unlock the ZIF connector and remove the camera assembly flex connector.

3. Carefully lift the camera assembly and flex out of the flip assembly.



4. To replace, carefully press the camera assembly into its slot in the flip assembly.

5. Insert the end of the camera assembly flex cable into its slot in the ZIF connector on the flip display assembly. Avoid damage to the flex cable.

6. Replace the flip assembly cover, transceiver board, rear housing, antenna, SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the front cover - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

Another in the series of tutorials on how to tear down and repair your Motorola V3 RAZR mobile phone. The guide will cover how to remove the front cover (also known as a frontplate or skin) on your Motorola V3 phone. This guide assumes that you have successfully removed the battery, the SIM card, the backplate, and the antenna/transceiver from your Motorola V3 mobile phone.

Step-by Step guide for removing and replacing the flip frontplate cover (skin, assembly cover):

1. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, antenna, rear housing, and transceiver board assembly as described in the previous guides.

2. Remove the 4 flip assembly screw caps.

3. Use the T-5 driver to remove the 4 screws from the flip assembly. Retain the screws for re-assembly.



4. Before removing the flip cover, note the locations of the smart buttons on the sides of the flip assembly.

5. Use the disassembly tool to gently pry off the flip cover.



6. Remove the smart buttons on the side of the flip assembly. Set them aside for reassembly.

7. Lift the flip cover away from the flip assembly. Be careful not to damage the display flex cable.



8. To replace, insert the smart buttons into the phone. Ensure the buttons contact their respective switches on the display assembly.

9. Align the flip cover to the flip assembly, gently press the flip cover onto the flip assembly until the flip cover latches engage.

10. Insert and tighten the 4 screws to secure the flip cover to the flip assembly. Avoid damage to the flex cable.

11. Insert the 4 rubber screw covers over the flip assembly screws.

12. Replace the transceiver board assembly, rear housing, antenna assembly, SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove and replace the antenna - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

Another in the series of tutorials on how to tear down and repair your Motorola V3 RAZR mobile phone. The guide will cover how to remove and replace the antenna on your Motorola V3 phone should it be broken or defective. This guide assumes that you have successfully removed the back plate from your Motorola V3 mobile phone.

Here is the step-by-step guide to Removing and Replacing the Antenna:

1. Remove the battery cover, battery, SIM, and rear housing assembly as described in the previous guides.

2. Use the metal tweezers to grasp the rubber antenna grommets and carefully remove them from the antenna assembly. See picture below. Set the rubber grommets aside for reuse.



3. Use the disassembly tool (non-marring pry tool) to release the antenna assembly as shown in the picture below.



4. Carefully lift the antenna assembly away from the phone.

5. To replace, align the antenna assembly to the phone.

6. Carefully press the antenna assembly into position until the antenna assembly latches snap into position.

7. Reinstall the rubber antenna assembly grommets into their slots. Each antenna grommet is uniquely shaped to fit into its respective position.

8. Replace the rear housing assembly, SIM, battery and battery cover as described in the previous guides.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the back cover - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

Another in the series of tutorials on how to tear down and repair your Motorola V3 RAZR mobile phone. The guide will cover how to remove the back cover (also known as a backplate or skin) on your Motorola V3 phone. This guide assumes that you have successfully removed both the battery and the SIM card from your Motorola V3 mobile phone.

Here is the step-by-step guide:

1. Remove the battery cover, battery, and SIM as described in the
procedures.

2. Using a Torx driver with a T-5 bit (note, current V3 models require a T-6 Torx bit for the back cover housing screws), remove the screws at each side of the phone. Retain the screws for reassembly.



3. Release the four housing latches by inserting the pointed end of the plastic disassembly tool (also known as a non-marring pry tool) into the openings on the rear housing.




4. Carefully rotate the rear housing away from the front housing and flip assembly.



5. Use the disassembly tool to unseat the flex connector from it’s socket.

6. Lift the rear housing assembly away from the phone.

7. To replace, carefully align the flex connector to it’s socket on the rear housing assembly, then gently press down on the flex connector until it is properly seated in it’s socket.

8. Rotate the rear housing assembly so it sits over the phone.

9. Align the housing latches with the corresponding openings on the front housing. Gently press the housings together until the catches snap into place.

10. Replace the 2 housing screws and tighten to a final torque setting of 1.5 inch pounds. Do not over tighten.

11. Replace the antenna, SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the SIM card - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

Another quick tutorial guide on how to remove your SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) from you Motorola V3 Guide. This guide is a part of the Motorola V3 RAZR tear down guide that helps you take apart and repair your Motorola V3 RAZR. This guide assumes that you have successfully completed the battery removal guide.

Here is the step-by-step guide:

1. Slide the SIM card out of the phone as shown.



2. Carefully lift the SIM from the phones.

3. To replace, insert the SIM into the holder, ensuring the keyed or notched corner of the SIM card faces the outside of the phone.

4. Replace the battery and battery door as described in the step-by-step.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to remove the battery - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

This how-to guide is the first in the series of how to tear down and rebuild your Motorola V3 RAZR phone. In the first of the series, it will be covering how to remove or replace both the battery of your RAZR as well as accessing the battery through the housing.

Here is the step-by-step guide:


1. Ensure that your phone is turned off.

2. Press in and hold the battery door latch as shown to release the housing to the the batter.



3. Carefully rotate the battery cover upwards and lift it completely off the phone and set it to the side.

4. Push in toward the bottom of the phone and lift the end of the battery first, it will free and you can remove it from the phone.



5. To replace, align the battery with the battery compartment holder so the
contacts on the battery match the battery contacts in the phone.

6. Insert the battery, contacts side first at an angle, into the battery compartment and push down followed by the opposite edge of the battery.

7. Insert the bottom edge of the of the battery cover into the rear housing,
then push the top edge of the cover down and snap it into place and your phone is back it's original condition.

Congratulations, you have completed the battery cover removal and replacement!

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Blackberry - How to hard reset a frozen device - Step-by-Step

A few days ago I wrote a post about doing a basic reset on your Blackberry device. That works great if your Blackberry is frozen, running a little sluggish, won't connect to the network, or you have the everlasting hourglass on you screen. However, if after that reset your device is still giving you problems, there are a coupole of other options.

In reality there is not a hard reset or complete reboot that you can do on your Blackberry device. What you can do is take out your battery and leave it out for 30 seconds. However, it does not do much more for the device than simply doing the normal reset. Your only real option for fixing the problem with your device is to do a complete wipe of the handheld. The wipe basically sets your Blackberry device back to the factory default and you would need to relaod your applications and then synchronize your data again. If your Blackberry is connected to a Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES), you may need to have your administrator update your Enterprise Activation

Here is the step by step:

1. Go to the Options on your Blackberry device.



2. Go to Security Options



3. Go to General Settings

4. Choose the options by clicking the click wheel or menu button and select Wipe Handheld.



5. Confirm you want to wipe the handheld by clicking on the "Continue" button. The message is "Warning, all application data will be lost! Message service and other services will be disabled."



6. The device will prompt you to type in the word "blackberry." Type in "blackberry" and confirm.

7. The handheld will wipe itself of all information. In some cases after 10 minutes the hourglass will still run. After 10 minutes, pull your battery and restart your Blackberry.

Congratulations, you have performed a "hard reset" or "wipe" on your handheld mobile device!

Guide, Manual, Installation, Install, Tutorial, Step-by-Step, How to, Instructions

This guide is compatible with or the compatibility includes: BlackBerry 7750, BlackBerry 7510, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7780, BlackBerry 7130e, BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700r, BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7100v, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7250, RIM 957, BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7520, BlackBerry 7130c, BlackBerry 7105t, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7100i, BlackBerry 7130g, BlackBerry 7100x, BlackBerry 7100r, BlackBerry 7130v, BlackBerry 8700c, BlackBerry 8707v, RIM 850, BlackBerry 7730, Blackberry 8700, Blackberry 8800, Blackberry Pearl, Blackberry 8705g, Blackberry 8703e

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How to transfer music to your Blackberry as a mass storage device – Step-by-Step (Guide)

One of the great new features I am starting to enjoy on my Blackberry 8800 smartphone is the ability for it to play multimedia files and specifically Audio. (music) Surprisingly, there are a number of audio formats that Blackberry supports. Although I am not quite sure if it will completely replace my iPod, it is definitely a great new feature I am enjoying.

The following formats are supported by 8100 (Pearl) and 8800 series:

• ACC - audio compression formats AAC, AAC+, and EAAC+
• AMR - Adaptive Multi Rate-Narrow Band (AMR-NB) speech coder standard (Supported AMR-NB rates are 4.75 KBps, 5.15 KBps, 5.9 KBps, 6.7 KBps, 7.4 KBps, 7.95 KBps, 10.2 KBps, and 12.2 KBps)
• AMR files must conform to the standards specified in Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Request for Comments (RFC) document RFC3267, Section 5, on the the Internet RFC Archive web site.
• MIDI - Polyphonic MIDI (.mid, .midi, or .smf)
• MP3 - encoded using MPEG Part 1 and Part 2 audio layer 3 (Supported sample rates are 16Khz, 22.050Khz, 24Khz, 32Khz, 44.1Khz and 48Khz.)
• WAV - supports sample rates of 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz with 8-bit and 16-bit depths in mono or stereo (Supports WAV files created using audio codec GSM6.10.)

In addition, the following extensions are supported:

• .avi containing PCM, MP3, and AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+
• .3gp containing MP3, AMR-NB, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+
• .mp4 containing MP3, AMR-NB, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+
• .mov containing MP3, AMR-NB, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+
• .aac and .m4a containing AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+

There are two ways to transfer music files to your Blackberry device. The first is to use the media manager within the Blackberry Desktop software. While a decent way to transfer, it not only requires you to have the Desktop Manager software installed – but the transfer is slower. The other method is to transfer the files via Windows Explorer once you have enabled your Blackberry’s microSD media storage card as a Mass Storage device. If you have not installed the your microSD card and enabled the Mass Storage device, you can see how to do that here. Note that transferring files and streaming media to the Blackberry from your computer is not supported.

Here is the step-by-step:

1. Connect your Blackberry to you computer via the USB cable.

2. If you have properly enabled your Blackberry as a Mass Storage Device, your Blackberry's microSD card will show as a removable drive on your computer. For this guide, it happens to be on "Removable Disk" G:. Double-Click.



3. Double-click on the Blackberry folder



4. Double-click on the music folder



5. The folder should be empty.



6. Copy your music files to your Blackberry. Depending on the size, transfer time may vary.



7. Disconnect your Blackberry 8800 from the USB cable and go to the Multimedia icon on you Blackberry. You need to disconnect when you use the Mass Storage device method as it disables direct access from the Blackberry when connected to the PC via the USB cable.

8. Click on the Music icon.



9. Click on the Media Card folder



10. Select your Music folder



11. Select your Song



12. Play your music and enjoy!




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How to move and organize icons – Blackberry 8800 – Step-byStep (Guide)

For the longest time, I had a ton of extra icons on my Blackberry menu, and they were all out of order. The list went on and on, and I could not figure out how to organize them the way I wanted to. Then, by accident on my new Blackberry 8800 I figured out how to do it and I felt really silly – it is pretty easy to arrange, move, and organize the icons on your Blackberry!

The list of icons that can be organized include: Setup Wizard, Messages, Push to Talk, Calendar, Address Book, Google Talk, Compose, Saved Messages, Call Log, Google Maps, TeleNav GPS Navigator, Media, Blackberry Messenger, Browser, Media Net, Profiles, Tasks, MemoPad, Alarm, Send Voice Note, Voice Dialing, BrickBreaker, Calculator, Password Keeper, Help, Search, Personal Email Set Up, Options, Set Up Bluetooth, Manage Connections, Lock, and Turn Power Off

Here is the step-by-step.

1. Roll your trackball (Blackberry 8800 or Blackberry Pearl) or click wheel to the icon that you want to organize.



2. Press or click the Menu key button on your Blackberry and the “Move Application” option will appear. Click the trackball on the option and then you can use the trackball to scroll the icon to where you want it. Congratulations, you have moved and organized your Blackberry icons! Optionally, if you have a traditional click-wheel, just hold down ALT+ClickWheel and you will get the option to move the application!



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How to delete, hide, and remove icons – Blackberry 8800 – Step-byStep (Guide)

For the longest time, I had a ton of extra icons on my Blackberry menu. The list went on and on, and I could not figure out how to delete them, or at least hide them so I would not have to view them. Then, by accident on my new Blackberry 8800 I figured out how to do it and I felt really silly – it is pretty easy to hide, delete, or remove the icons on your Blackberry! No worries either, because it is easy to restore them.

The list of icons that can be hidden or removed include: Setup Wizard, Messages, Push to Talk, Calendar, Address Book, Google Talk, Compose, Saved Messages, Call Log, Google Maps, TeleNav GPS Navigator, Media, Blackberry Messenger, Browser, Media Net, Profiles, Tasks, MemoPad, Alarm, Send Voice Note, Voice Dialing, BrickBreaker, Calculator, Password Keeper, Help, Search, Personal Email Set Up, Options, Set Up Bluetooth, Manage Connections, Lock, and Turn Power Off

Here is the step-by-step.

1. Roll your trackball (Blackberry 8800 or Blackberry Pearl) or click wheel to the icon that you want to hide.



2. Press or click the Menu key button on your Blackberry and the “Hide Application” option will appear. Click the trackball on the option to hide the icon. Congratulations, the icon has been removed from your view! Optionally, if you have a traditional click-wheel, just hold down ALT+ClickWheel and you will get the option to hide the application!



You can always restore the icon by again clicking on the Menu key, and selecting the “Show All” option. Then, simply choose the one you want to restore and click on the “Hide Application” option again.

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Trip Report – Oahu, Hawaii

Our recent 5 day trip to the main island of Oahu, Hawaii was a short by sweet trip. While we did not have much time, we had a great bit of fun. Staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki on a great deal, the resort served as a great base for our adventures.

We hit a lot of major attractions there including the North Shore, Whale watching, Kualoa Ranch, Masumoto's shaved ice, and even had a chance to relax. You can read the details and itinerary of our adventures below:

• Hawaii Trip – Day 1 - Welcome to Waikiki
• Hawaii Trip – Day 2 – Unexpected Surprises
• Hawaii Trip - Day 3 - Oahu - Around the Island
• Hawaii Trip – Day 4 – A Little bit of everything
• Hawaii Trip – Day 5 – Relaxing in Waikiki

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Blackberry 8800 - VPN Connectivity via Bluetooth Modem

More good news to report on for using the Blackberry 8800 as a broadband Bluetooth modem from your laptop on the Cingular EDGE GPRS network. After seeing some chatter about other devices, and especially those not supporting VPN or IPSEC connectivity -- I needed to give it a try since my connectivity was pretty reasonable.

I quickly fired up the Bluetooth modem on my laptop and connected via my Blackberry 8800. (how to guide here) I then tried out the IPSEC VPN connection over the Cingular EDGE network and was able to connect immediately. Just a couple of minutes and I was able to sync my Outlook with Microsoft Exchange.

So, the rumors about the VPN not being supported over the Cingular network are untrue. At least for the Blackberry 8800.

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Blackberry 8800 - Internet Speed Tests - Cingular EDGE

Impressive. That is the word that I am using to describe the Blackberry 8800’s performance on the Cingular GPRS / EDGE network when used with the Microsoft Standard Modem with Bluetooth link. I did some additional testing today on the connection after some questions I received about quality and speed of the connection.

The basics questions were what kind of speeds was I getting on the connection, dial-up like speeds, or if it was competitive to the speeds that you get on the Sierra Wireless Aircards or other competitive products. I did not have the exact answer, and although it felt like broadband access, I wanted to find out.

So, once again I setup my Blackberry 8800 phone via Bluetooth (guide here) to test out the Internet connection speed via the GSM / GPRS / EDGE network with Cingular wireless. In order to do a broad comparison, I ran tests with CNET’s Bandwidth Meter, SpeakEasy (Los Angeles), and with Toast.net.

All the tests were run from the area around my home, which traditionally has not had the greatest reception. However, in this case the EDGE signal measured 5/5 of five. So, I will let you be the judge on whether or not the speed is up to par.

Here are the impressive results:

1. CNET's Bandwith Meter measure the performance at 174kbps, basically 3x as fast as the 56k modem connection and half of what you might expect on Cable/DSL



2. SpeakEasy's Speed Test measured the downstream and upstream performances separately. The measured speed was 210kbps downstream and 84kbps upstream.



3. Toast.net's Internet Performance and Speed Test measure the throughput at 131k just slightly over 50% of what their measured DSL speed of 229k comes to.



Hard to tell which is really the most accurate, however the SpeakEasy measurements seem to resonate with what I was seeing on my machine. I have the NetPerSec tool (outdated, I know) sitting in my taskbar and it seemed to clock in the mid 20k's pretty consistently and even peaked above 35k or so transiently. In any case, a pretty decent measure.

As you can see from the tests, Cingular's GPRS / EDGE high speed wireless broadband on Media.Net performs relatively well through the Blackberry 8800 series handheld device. This will definitely serve as my airport and hotel internet connection replacement on future travel!

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Blackberry 8800 – Modem for Laptop via Bluetooth – Step-by-Step Guide

Wow, my quest is finally complete; I can finally use my Blackberry device as a broadband modem for my laptop computer! I was sick of paying airport and hotel charges in order to get a high-speed connection – and now I never have to again, thanks to Cingular’s GPRS / EDGE connectivity!

Fortunately, it did not last that long for my Blackberry 8800, but it has plagued me for my last couple of Blackberry devices. Neither my 7780 nor my 8700c had the capability to work as a modem – or at least I never was able to get it to work.

So, this morning I was completing a post on my new Blackberry 8800 and I did some quick blogsphere checking to see what else was out there. Unexpectedly, I came across Derek Perez’s Hidden Manuscripts Blog where he reports success connecting his 8800 to Cingular’s network. I tried out his instructions, but they did not quite work for me. After toying around with the settings and searching through some posts at the BlackberryForums, I was finally able to get it to work.

To simplify this for everyone else who wants to ditch their wireless air card to use their blackberry as a cell modem, I decided to put together this how-to tutorial. This way you can get it work easily, basically tethering your Blackberry 8800 series phone to your computer via Bluetooth for high-speed broadband connectivity. Plus, I have included pictures of the configuration process.

In addition, this guide assumes that you already have your Microsoft Bluetooth Devices setup with your Blackberry 8800 – which sets up the Bluetooth modem. If you have not set this up, I have published a guide here.

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to configure your computer. Of course, you may incur charges with Cingular, depending on your plan. Does this guide work for you? If so, let me know with a comment below!

If you are interested, these are two additional posts in regards to using the Blackberry as a Laptop Wireless / Broadband modem:
1. Cingular EDGE Blackberry 8800 Speed Test
2. Cingular EDGE Use of IPSEC and VPN connectivity, does it work?

1. First, you need to configure you modem for your ISP or cell phone provider specific information. Go Start --> Control Panel --> Phone and Modem Options. Click on Standard Modem over Bluetooth link (COM8 on my machine) and then click on the “Properties.” This guide covers Cingular (AT&T) specifically.



2. Click on the “Advanced” tab and in the “Extra initialization commands:” enter “+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”wap.cingular” and click on the “Ok” button.



3. Next start the New Connection Wizard to setup your Internet connection. Click on the “Next” button.



4. Click on the “Set up my connection manually” radio button and click on the “Next” button.



5. Click on the “Connect using a dial-up modem” radio button and click on the “Next” button.



6. Select the “Modem – Standard Modem over Bluetooth link” and click on the “Next” button.



7. Name your connection. I named mine “Blackberry EDGE” – but the name does not matter. Click on the “Next” button.




8. Enter the phone number to dial. For Cingular the phone number is *99#, enter that exactly and click on the “Next” button.




9. Select the restrictions for your dial-up connection. Click on the “Next” button.



10. For username enter “ISPDA@CINGULARGPRS.COM” and for the password use “CINGULAR1” all caps. Click on the “Next” button.



11. Click on the “Finish” button to complete the wizard.



12. Now for the important part, my connection would not work until I entered the specific DNS information for the connection. Otherwise I got the dreaded 718 error. Start up your newly created Dial-up networking connection and click on the “Properties” button.



13. Go to the “Networking” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the “Properties” button. (You can also increase the speed of your connection from the “General” tab and clicking on the “Configure” button for your Modem. I increased mine to 921600)



14. Enter your specific DNS information. For Cingular, 66.209.10.201 & 66.209.10.202 are the DNS entries you need. Click on the “Ok” button. Click on the “Ok” button again.




15. Connect to the Cingular Edge network and you are connected via broadband!

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Blackberry 8800 – Bluetooth Configuration Guide – Step-by-Step

One of the great features of your Blackberry 8800 series handheld mobile device is the ability for it to connect with a computer (desktop or laptop) via Bluetooth. Once you have it configured, you can use it for a number of features including synchronization, file transfers, and my personal favorite, the Bluetooth broadband modem.

It takes a few minutes to get your Bluetooth setup for your Blackberry 8800 series and you want to make sure that you configure both the Blackberry Desktop software for Bluetooth as well as the Microsoft Windows Bluetooth Devices configuration.

Here is the step-by-step how to tutorial on the configuration.

1. First you need to configure your Blackberry’s Bluetooth connection to be discoverable for your PC. Click on the ‘Set up Bluetooth’ icon from your Blackberry 8800’s main menu.



2. Change the discoverable option in the menu screen to “Yes” so your Blackberry 8800 can be discovered by your laptop or other PC.



3. Start the Bluetooth Devices wizard by clicking Start --> Control Panel --> Bluetooth Devices on your PC. Then click on the ‘Add’ button.

4. In Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, select the click box on “My device is set up and ready to be found” and click “Next.”



5. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will search for your discoverable Blackberry 8800 device if you have configured properly.



6. The Wizard finds your Blackberry 8800 as a New device. Click on the Blackberry 8800 and click on the “Next” button.



7. Select “Choose a passkey for me” selection button and choose “Next”.



8. The wizard provides you with a passkey to authorize your PC and Blackberry 8800 series. Enter the passkey on your Blackberry 8800. Click “Next” on the “Add Bluetooth Device Wizard”



9. Click on “Finish to complete the Wizard.



10. Your PC will immediately attempt to connect via Bluetooth to your Blackberry 8800. Choose “Yes” to complete. If you choose “Yes” and select the checkbox, then your computer will become a trusted device and be able to connect automatically in the future.



11. Now that your Blackberry 8800 is configured with Windows, you now can configure your device for the Blackberry Desktop software. Go to the Blackberry Desktop Manager and click on Options --> Connection Settings. Check the ‘Enable Bluetooth Support” checkbox. Also check the “Automatically switch from Bluetooth to USB when USB is connected” checkbox. Then click on the “Configure Bluetooth” button.



12. Click on the “Add” button.



13. The Add Device Screen will show your Blackberry 8800. Click on the icon and then click on the “Ok” button.



14. Under Bluetooth Configuration Screen, click on “Ok”



15. On the drop-down box for Connection, make sure Bluetooth is selected. Click on the "Ok" button to finish.



16. Now go back to your Blackberry and turn the discoverable setting to off on the Bluetooth Set Up.

Congratulations, you have completed the Bluetooth setup on your Blackberry 8800!

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Blackberry 8800 – Mass storage device setup for the microSD – Step-by-Step Guide

There are a number of ways that you can configure your Blackberry 8800 device so that you can transfer files back and forth between your media storage microSD (transflash) card. The main two choices that you have for transferring your files are to either use the Media Manager software in your Blackberry’s Desktop Manager software. However, that requires that you have the Desktop Manager software setup on any machine from which you want to transfer files from.



A much better and quicker way to setup your Blackberry 8800 device’s microSD storage card is to configure it as a mass storage device. By configuring it as a mass storage device, when you connect your Blackberry 8800 series by USB or Bluetooth – your computer sees the microSD card as a removable drive that can be accessed via Windows Explorer and other programs. This is a quick and easy integration into your computer!

The main requirement for this tutorial is that you have a microSD (transflash) mass storage card installed in your Blackberry. If you need assistance in this step, you can see that guide here.

Here is the step-by-step tutorial:

1. Go to the “Options” icon on your Blackberry 8800



2. Click on “Advanced Options”



3. Click on “Media Card”



4. Choose the following options: Media Card Support “On”; Encryption Mode: Choices are “Device”, “Security Password”, “Security Password & Device”, I have chosen “None” for this tutorial; Mass Storage Mode Support: “On”; “Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected, Options include “Yes”, “No”, & “Prompt”, I have chosen “Yes” for this guide, although it will disable the media card for Blackberry access while connected to your computer; and finally “Safely remove on battery door removal: “Yes”, which means that you can change Media Cards without having to turn off your Blackberry 8800. This screen also displays the total and free amounts of space on your media card.



5. Lastly, if “Prompt” is selected for “Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected” then you will get this screen when attempting to connect your Blackberry 8800 series to your computer. If you check the “Don’t ask this again” checkbox, then your choice will be saved as your permanent preference for your memory card.



Congratulations, you have completed this guide!

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Blackberry 8800 – How to install a microSD card – Step-by-Step

As I mentioned, there are most likely a barrage of Blackberry 8800 guides and tutorials coming up, given that I just got my hands on this neat new device. In this case, the new Blackberry 8800 supports mass storage devices, and specifically a compatible microSD (micro SD, not miniSD) or TransFlash compatible card. Most of these cards come with a standard SD adapter, and I happened to pick this 1.0GB SanDisk card up from Staples for $24.95 – not a bad deal!



Putting the microSD card is a pretty straight forward exercise, and in many cases should be able to be done without this tutorial. However, I have become a little camera happy with the new found device – so, enjoy!

Here is the step-by-step:

1. Slide the back cover casing from the Blackberry 8800 series by pushing the silver Blackberry logo on the back and sliding down.



2. Open up the microSD holder by sliding the locking mechanism towards the battery and then flipping the casing upwards. Note that your battery does not have to be removed or your Blackberry be turned off for you to complete this guide.



3. Make sure you have the microSD (micro SD) card ready to install.



4. Insert the microSD card with the metal contacts facing towards you exposed and so the contacts are at the base of the connector.



5. Rotate the microSD connector back to the unit and slide upwards towards the unit to lock the microSD card into your Blackberry 8800 series.



6. Replace the cover on your Blackberry 800.

7. The next time you connect your Blackberry 8800, you will be prompted whether to enable the advice as a mass storage device. If you choose yes, then your microSD card will be seeing by your operating system as an additional drive. This means that you can transfer files back and forth through Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista without having to use the Blackberry Desktop Manager. The recommended response is yes.



Congratulations, you have completed this guide!

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Blackberry 8800 - My First Day with it!

Well, today I received my new Blackberry 8800 mobile phone from Cingular (the new AT&T or something like that), to replace my quickly dying Blackberry 8700C - which was a good unit. This is actually 5th or 6th Blackberry unit - dating back to the 900 series pagers and monochrome units, a 7280, and a 7780 among the other devices. Pretty exciting with all the new features on this device.



My first surprise, is that everything works out of the box by simply switching the SIM cards between the two phones. Things have not always been this easy with all of the AT&T to Cingular back to AT&T switches the phone companies have had. Nice of them to finally get it right.

This phone has a ton of new features, including:

• GPS (Global Positioning System)
• Push to Talk functionality (PTT)
• Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD)
• Expandable Memory slot via a MicroSD card
• Multi-Media Player for video & audio
• High-Capacity Battery(much needed)

The only glaring omission seems to be the lack of a mobile camera. Otherwise, this device has truly combined corporate and consumer needs into on nifty little package.

In terms of usage, while the 8800 series is much slimmer than the 8700 series, it seems to weigh just a little more. And, I have become so accustomed to the click-wheel on the right side of the device, that the trackball will take some getting used to. After a few hours of usage, I have not had the opportunity to try out all the new gadgets. However, I must say that the VAD (Voice-Activated Dialing) is a real winner. No setup required, I just speak a name from my contacts list with the type of phone on the end of it like "Call John Smith Mobile" and the system picks it up easily.

I am fairly impressed with this unit and I am sure there will be many posts in the future to tell you about my usage and some of the tips, tricks, and hacks for the Blackberry 8800!

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Blackberry - 8700 Tear Down and Take Apart Tutorial - Step-by-Step Guide

There are a number of reasons that you may need to take apart or tear down your Blackberry 8700 series. These reason might include:

• Fixing a stuck key on the keypad
• Fixing a broken, bent, or sticking click wheel
• Replacing the plastic nubs for the on/off and mute buttons
• Replacing a cracked, gouged, or broken faceplate
• Fixing stuck pixels, a burnt in, cracked, shattered or broken LCD display screen

Regardless of your reason, I have put together this quick Blackberry tear-down and take apart guide. Using it, you should be able to quickly remove and disassemble your Blackberry 8700 series cellular (mobile) phone.

Here is the step-by-step instructions to do it yourself:

1. Place your Blackberry 8700 series mobile phone face down to expose the back.



2. Place your finger on the button at the botton and slide the back down. As it slides down it should disconnect and you should be able to set it to the side.



3. Remove the battery from the Blackberry 8700 series. Lift up on the battery from the top and rotate out until it disconnects. The is a spot on the upper left where your finger will fit. Once the batter is removed, the SIM card is exposed.



4. Just below the SIM card is a black tab that will release the SIM card from the Blackberry unit. Push the black plastic tab down and with your index finger, slide the SIM card down. As it slides down, it will release from the holder.



5. Remove the three TORX T5 screws in the locations picture below. They are all the same size, so no need to remember which locations they came from.



6. Starting from bottom of the Blackberry 8700, pull apart the rear casing (backplate) from the rest of the phone. There are multiple clips that release as you pull it apart. It will take some effort to separate the two, be careful that you do not break the clips.



7. Remove four additional screws (pictured below) that hold the center logic (motherboard) board to the faceplate.



8. Separate the front of the faceplate from the board again by pulling from the bottom up. No clips are attaching the faceplate to main board and it should pull cleanly. The plastic nub around the headphone / USB jack should come loose.



9. Take the main board with the LCD display screen facing you. There is a clip in the upper left hand corner that holds the ribbon connector for the LCD screen fastened to the Blackbery 8700. Lift up on the small black plastic clip to free the LCD ribbon connector. Be careful not to damage the plastic clip.



10. Turn the main board over. There are four clips that hold the LCD display screen to the main logic board (see picture). Start on one side (opposite of the LCD ribbon cable) and loosen the two clips. Then loosen the two on the other side. The LCD display screen will separate from the main board easily.



11. Remove the keypad from the faceplate, it should just fall out. After this is complete, the rest of the guide will help you assemble your Blackberry 8700 Series.



12. Place the keypad back into the faceplate and make sure it fits snuggly.

13. Putting the LCD display back on the main board of the Blackberry 8700 can be a little tricky. What you want to do is start on the left side, where the ribbon cable attaches. Slide the ribbon cable all the way into the connector and close the black plastic tab. Then clip in the same side of the LCD screen. Lastly, clip in the other side of the LCD screen. Be sure to clean both the LCD screen and the inside of the faceplate before continuing.

14. Insert the top of the mainboard into the faceplate. There is a lip that it needs to be slid into.

15. Replace the 4 screws that attach the board to the faceplate.

16. Snap on the backplate (back plate) to the rest of your Blackberry 8700 starting from the top and snapping downward to attach the clips.

17. Replace the last three screws.

18. Replace your SIM card and battery.

19. Slide the back cover onto your Blackberry 8700 series unit and you have completed the faceplate replacement!

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This guide is compatible with or the compatibility includes: BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700r, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 8700c, BlackBerry 8707v, RIM 850, Blackberry 8700, Blackberry 8800, Blackberry 8705g, Blackberry 8703e

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Can Kobe save my season?

A Recent Post from my on the Cornerstone Conference NBA Fantasy League. (more to come on last night's Laker game!)

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The last two weeks have been abysmal for my team, Bio-Waste. After a dominating performance against Benchwarmers and then squeaking by Honkylips, the team’s playoffs positioning and chance are now fading fast. After getting hammered by Higa last week, when I walked into Staples Center last night – the deficit to Yojays looked an improbable 1-8.



In addition, at the beginning of the season when I grabbed these Lakers tickets - they were not one of the games I was really excited about. With the Portland Trailblazers in town, a collection of jailbirds of various natures, hence earning the nickname for the team of Portland Jailblazers – how exciting could the game be? Not to mention, it was smack in the middle of the 1st round of the NCAA tournament. How could I watch my brackets?

Then, when starting lineups were announced – Luke Walton was no where to be found, bad sign. The first half, the Lakers as a team were awful. Kobe kept making great passes to open teammates and mentioning no one particular (yes, you Smush Parker) – they passed up the open looks. It was so bad, that every time the chant for the “Let’s Go Lakers” came, I was forced to chant “Let’s Go Kobe.” It was clear to everyone in Staples Center the Lakers had no chance unless Kobe did something special.

Kobe had a decent first half and there were signs of how hot he was on a couple occasions where he sank back-to-back three’s. A third 3-point attempt realized his heat-check was not quite white hot yet – but who knew what was coming.

No need to really re-cap what happened in the 4th quarter and overtime; everyone knows that Kobe willed the Lakers to victory dropping 8 3’s, and 65 points on the Portland Trailblazers. A truly spectacular overtime thriller that w

What did it mean for Bio-Waste? Nothing less than a miracle. A 1-8-0 deficit turned into a 5-4-0 advantage in the matter of 53 minutes of basketball. So now, Kobe I plead – save Bio-Waste and my Fantasy Season – we need you!

My only fear now is, how many games will Stu Jackson suspend Kobe for scoring 65? There has to be something worth suspending there, right?

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Kobe drops 65, a Staples Center night out!

Kobe, Save the Lakers’ Season! When I originally purchased my Los Angeles Lakers tickets for the game on March 16th, I had no idea it would end like this. In fact, the game was not one I was even remotely excited about. For the simple reason it was against a consistently mediocre team, the Paul Allen owned Portland Trailblazer, which I affectionately call the Portland Jailblazers based on the recent problems of a few unnamed player. The main reason that we chose to go to the game was we had decent seats in the Premier seating section and had not gone to a game in a couple of months. Plus, the Lakers had lost 7 in a row.



This was one game that I will never forget. We all know the story, right? Kobe dropped 65 points and 8 3 pointers. In my opinion, possibly the best ever single performance by a Laker ever witnessed. Yes, Kobe has scored 81 points in a game before but it was not the same – the Lakers needed every single point he scored, it was not a blowout game.



The Lakers as a team were dreadfully awful on Friday night. To start the off the introductions, Luke Walton was no where to be found. Not only was he not dressed and in the starting lineup as expected, he was not even behind the bench. Smush Parker was dreadful. Several times he passed on wide open jump shots, hesitating and passing off to a more covered player.

It was so bad, that when the organ came on to chant “Let’s go Lakers”, I could only chant “Let’s go Kobe.” However, in the early going Kobe was trying to get the rest of the team going, only putting up 4 points in the quarter – while his teammates kept clanking bricks off the rim. Fortunately, by the second quarter Kobe knew the game was in his hands. Early on, he hit back-to-back 3’s. A third, a true heat check was way off – however, the crowd was ready to explode. Just a sign of things to come…….

The 4th quarter and overtime is really what is worth talking about. The Trailblazer knew they were going to Kobe every time. Double-team, Triple-team it did not matter, Kobe kept putting shots, including a barrage of 3-pointers away. Let’s not even talk about that nasty double-teamed baseline fade away



The worst part of the game? The family of four next to me that left with 5 minutes left and the Lakers down double digits. Now, that was crazy!

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Blackberry - How to replace a broken LCD screen on your 8700 - Step-by-Step

Do you need to replace your LCD screen on your Blackberry 8700? It can be frustrating if your LCD screen gets cracked, damaged, or shattered. This can even happen if you just simply drop your Blackberry on the ground. However, repairing the LCD screen with backlight for the Blackberry 8700 series is common, although not trivial process. This post will walk you through the process of replacing your LCD display, step-by-step.

There are a couple of requirements in order to be able to perform this procedure. The first is that you need a TORX T5 bit screwdriver. (I recently picked one up on eBay) The second is that you need the compatible replacement LCD screen parts. Those can be obtained from one of the advertisers on the right for your Blackberry by clicking on them.

Here is the step-by-step.

1. Place your Blackberry 8700 series mobile phone face down to expose the back.



2. Place your finger on the button at the botton and slide the back down. As it slides down it should disconnect and you should be able to set it to the side.



3. Remove the battery from the Blackberry 8700 series. Lift up on the battery from the top and rotate out until it disconnects. The is a spot on the upper left where your finger will fit. Once the batter is removed, the SIM card is exposed.



4. Just below the SIM card is a black tab that will release the SIM card from the Blackberry unit. Push the black plastic tab down and with your index finger, slide the SIM card down. As it slides down, it will release from the holder.



5. Remove the three TORX T5 screws in the locations picture below. They are all the same size, so no need to remember which locations they came from.



6. Starting from bottom of the Blackberry 8700, pull apart the rear casing (backplate) from the rest of the phone. There are multiple clips that release as you pull it apart. It will take some effort to separate the two, be careful that you do not break the clips.



7. Remove four additional screws (pictured below) that hold the center logic (motherboard) board to the faceplate.



8. Separate the front of the faceplate from the board again by pulling from the bottom up. No clips are attaching the faceplate to main board and it should pull cleanly. The plastic nub around the headphone / USB jack should come loose.



9. Take the main board with the LCD display screen facing you. There is a clip in the upper left hand corner that holds the ribbon connector for the LCD screen fastened to the Blackbery 8700. Lift up on the small black plastic clip to free the LCD ribbon connector. Be careful not to damage the plastic clip.



10. Turn the main board over. There are four clips that hold the LCD display screen to the main logic board (see picture). Start on one side (opposite of the LCD ribbon cable) and loosen the two clips. Then loosen the two on the other side. The LCD display screen will separate from the main board easily.



11. Inspect your replacement LCD screen and make sure it is ready to go into your Blackberry 8700 series.



12. Putting the LCD display back on the main board of the Blackberry 8700 can be a little tricky. What you want to do is start on the left side, where the ribbon cable attaches. Slide the ribbon cable all the way into the connector and close the black plastic tab. Then clip in the same side of the LCD screen. Lastly, clip in the other side of the LCD screen. Be sure to clean both the LCD screen and the inside of the faceplate before continuing.

13. Insert the top of the mainboard into the faceplate. There is a lip that it needs to be slid into.

14. Replace the 4 screws that attach the board to the faceplate.

15. Snap on the backplate (back plate) to the rest of your Blackberry 8700 starting from the top and snapping downward to attach the clips.

16. Replace the last three screws.

17. Replace your SIM card and battery.

18. Slide the back cover onto your Blackberry 8700 series unit and you have completed the faceplate replacement!

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Blackberry - How to replace the faceplate on your 8700 - Step-by-Step

Do you need to replace the faceplate on your Blackberry 8700? Replacing or repairing the faceplate (face plate, cover or skin) on your Blackberry 8700 series is common, although not trivial process. There are a number of reason why you might want to or need to change out the faceplate including: changing the color, a scratched, broken, notched, gashed, cracked, split, or other problem with the faceplate. This post will walk you through the process, step-by-step.

There are a couple of requirements in order to be able to perform this procedure. The first is that you need a TORX T5 bit screwdriver. (I recently picked one up on eBay) The second is that you need a replacement faceplate. Those can be obtained from one of the advertisers on the right for your Blackberry by clicking on them.

Here is the step-by-step.

1. Place your Blackberry 8700 series mobile phone face down to expose the back.



2. Place your finger on the button at the botton and slide the back down. As it slides down it should disconnect and you should be able to set it to the side.



3. Remove the battery from the Blackberry 8700 series. Lift up on the battery from the top and rotate out until it disconnects. The is a spot on the upper left where your finger will fit. Once the batter is removed, the SIM card is exposed.



4. Just below the SIM card is a black tab that will release the SIM card from the Blackberry unit. Push the black plastic tab down and with your index finger, slide the SIM card down. As it slides down, it will release from the holder.



5. Remove the three TORX T5 screws in the locations picture below. They are all the same size, so no need to remember which locations they came from.



6. Starting from bottom of the Blackberry 8700, pull apart the rear casing (backplate) from the rest of the phone. There are multiple clips that release as you pull it apart. It will take some effort to separate the two, be careful that you do not break the clips.



7. Remove four additional screws (pictured below) that hold the center logic (motherboard) board to the faceplate.



8. Separate the front of the faceplate from the board again by pulling from the bottom up. No clips are attaching the faceplate to main board and it should pull cleanly. The plastic nub around the headphone / USB jack should come loose.



9. Transfer the plastic connectors for the on/off button, mute button and earphone to your new faceplate.

10. Insert the top of the mainboard into the faceplate. There is a lip that it needs to be slid into.

11. Replace the 4 screws that attach the board to the faceplate.

12. Snap on the backplate (back plate) to the rest of your Blackberry 8700 starting from the top and snapping downward to attach the clips.

13. Replace the last three screws.

14. Replace your SIM card and battery.

15. Slide the back cover onto your Blackberry 8700 series unit and you have completed the faceplate replacement!

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Blackberry - How to remove your SIM card - Step-by-Step

Removing the SIM card, or Subscriber Identity Module from your Blackberry 8700 cellular phone is a pretty easy and straight forward process. There are several reason why you want to remove or replace your SIM card. This include upgrading your SIM card support additional bands, changing phones, or even some service providers.

Here is the step-by-step.

1. Place your phone face down to expose the back.



2. Place your finger on the button at the botton and slide the back down. As it slides down it should disconnect and you should be able to set it to the side.



3. Remove the battery. Lift up on the battery from the top and rotate out until it disconnects. The is a spot on the upper left where your finger will fit. Once the batter is removed, the SIM card is exposed.



4. Just below the SIM card is a black tab that will release the SIM card from the Blackberry unit. Push the black plastic tab down and with your index finger, slide the SIM card down. As it slides down, it will release from the holder.



5. Congratulations, your SIM card has been removed. To replace, simply slide back in with the notched corner positioned on the bottom right.



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Blackberry - How to reset your frozen Blackberry - Step-by-Step

Frozen Blackberry's can be annoying. I know that my RIM Blackberry in that past has locked up or frozen on me a number of times. Some of the symptoms have included unresponsiveness to the wheel and the keyboard, a screen freezing with the hourglass icon, and 3rd party applications like Google Talk just freeze.

In addition, on several occasions my Blackberry's signal has been locked on GSM, GPRS, and will never ends up connecting to the EDGE network. What that has meant is that I could receive phone calls while on the other network services like GSM & GPRS, but not receive any data services.

However, there is a pretty simple way to fix this, or do a soft-reset on your Blackberry when it freezes. All you need to do is hold down ALT + CAP + DEL and your Blackberry will reboot itself. Most of the time, it successfully solves the issue. Sounds like a Windows computer, right? See the picture below for the details.



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This guide is compatible with or the compatibility includes: BlackBerry 7750, BlackBerry 7510, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7780, BlackBerry 7130e, BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700r, BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7100v, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7250, RIM 957, BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7520, BlackBerry 7130c, BlackBerry 7105t, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7100i, BlackBerry 7130g, BlackBerry 7100x, BlackBerry 7100r, BlackBerry 7130v, BlackBerry 8700c, BlackBerry 8707v, RIM 850, BlackBerry 7730, Blackberry 8700, Blackberry 8800, Blackberry Pearl, Blackberry 8705g, Blackberry 8703e, Blackberry 8820, Blackberry 8830

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iPod Nano - How to tear down and repair - Step-by-Step

Here's a quick guide on how to take apart your 1st generation (gen) Apple iPod Nano. This guide is useful for a number of things including replacing the logic board, LCD Screen, or the battery. In order to get your started, you are going to need the following:

• Small precision (eyeglass) screwdriver
• A non-marring pry tool (also called a case opener)

Here is the step-by-step guide:

1. Using the non-marring pry tool, create a little separation between the front and back bezels on the Apple iPod Nano. Insert the pry tool in the gap and slide back and forth to release the plastic tab on one side.

2. Once the plastic tabs are released, you can separate the front and the back. Unlike other iPods, there are no connectors between the front and back on the Nano, so it is ok to separate the two.

3. There are four small screws that hold the logic board to the case. You will need to remove those using your precision Phillips screwdriver. The ones at the bottom of the screwdriver are a different size from the one in the center, make sure to keep track!

4. Loosen the plastic tabs that hold the logic board with your pry tool. The logic board will be freed other than the two ribbon cables that need to be freed.

4. You now need to release the connector cable that is located by charging connector that connects the LCD screen to the logic board. In order to do this, you need to lift the black latch to free the cable. Use your pry tool to gently release it. Once it is released, remove the ribbon from the connector.

5. There is an additional connector cable to be removed from the logic board for the click wheel. It is located in the center of the logic board. Again, lift up the black tab and slide the ribbon cable out.

6. Now the logic board should be able to be completely separated from the case.

7. You can also remove the LCD Screen from the case by gently lifting. It is held into place with some adhesive so it may require some pressure and patience. However, be careful with the pressure as you do not want to damage or crack your LCD screen.

Congratulations, you have successfully torn down your Apple iPod Nano 1st generation!

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Motorola RAZR V3 - How to fix a stuck LCD pixel - Step-by-Step

A few months ago, there was a lot of noise regarding fixing stuck pixels on a Sony Playstation Portable (PSP). In fact, 0n a recent post on Engadget, they discuss, as skeptics some of the tools available. The logic is that by quickly cycling through the colors that the pixel can be easily restored. That logic, further applied suggests the same matter can be applied to your Motorola V3 RAZR phone. The following is a guide on how to try and fix your stuck pixels.

An important point to realize that there is a big difference between a stuck pixel and a dead pixel. A dead pixel is black or off, and cannot be fixed. A stuck pixel is stuck on a particular color, red, blue, green, and sometimes white. To the right is a picture of what stuck pixel looks like on a PSP.


Here are the steps to follow to try and get the pixel in your LCD screen unstuck:

1. Visit PSP-Vault.com and download this file.
2. Use your favorite zip program and unzip the .MP4 file.
3. Convert the video to the .3GP format using this guide.
4. Using that same guide, you can resize the video to your Motorola RAZR V3's LCD screen size.
5. Connect your Motorola V3 RAZR to your computer and follow the video transfer guide here.
6. Start up your Motorola V3 RAZR phone, go to the videos icon, and run the video.
7. Repeat until it is successful. In some cases it has taken minutes to hours to complete the fix.

An important note is that if your LCD pixel is white, it may be unrepairable. Generally white pixels are permanently stuck. If your pixel is stuck on red, blue, or green -- the video has a chance.

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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iPod Nano - How to reset a frozen or locked iPod Nano - Step-by-Step Guide

Has you Apple iPod Nano ever frozen or locked up on you? Recently I had my iPod Nano freeze up on me, it did not respond to anything I did – the scroll wheel, and attempted clicking, or even any flipping of the hold switch back and forth.

As one can imagine, it is a little disconcerting when your iPod Nano will not respond, especially since it does not have a reset button or an on/off switch like a computer. However, the good news is that with relative ease you can still reset your iPod Nano quickly.

Here are the steps that are required, with pictures on how to reset your iPod should you ever end up in this situation.

1. First make sure that the hold button on the top of your iPod Nano is not set to the hold position. The hold button is on the top of the iPod Nano is on the right side of your iPod Nano. If it is on the left side and showing orange, then it is in the ‘Hold’ position – meaning nothing else will function. Slide the hold button to the right.

2. Next, now you need to hold down both the ‘Menu’ button on the clickwheel and the white center button on you iPod Nano simultaneously. Make sure you hold both of these buttons down at the same time for 5-10 seconds. This should effectively restart your iPod Nano.



3. You will know that your iPod Nano is restarting when the screen flashes and the Apple icon appears on the screen.

If this does not work, switch the hold button on then off and repeat the steps above. If this step does not work, attach your iPod to a power supply (wall charger for the iPod, USB charger for the iPod Nano). Lastly, if that is not successful, then you contact Apple support to get your iPod fixed.

This guide is compatible with the following iPods:

• Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video)
• iPod nano (Second Generation)
• iPod nano
• iPod with color display (iPod photo)
• iPod (Click Wheel)
• iPod mini
• iPod mini (Second Generation)
• iPod Video

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Motorola V3 RAZR – How to store and transfer videos – Step-by-Step Guide

One of the coolest features on your Motorola V3 RAZR phone is the ability to add videos, play them, and share them with friends. However, it is not necessarily the easiest thing to do. For that reason, I have put together this short guide on how you can take videos you have created or discovered (YouTube) and enable you play them on your Motorola V3 RAZR phone.

Here we go……

There are a few dependencies that you will need to take care of before you transfer the videos to your phone.

1. You need to install P2K Commander. If you have not, there is a how-to guide here.
2. You need to convert your video to the 3GP format from its native format in order to compatible with your phone. For that, there is a how-to guide here.
3. You need to have your video sized properly to fit the screen. If it is not sized properly, you will receive the ‘image too large’ message when trying to view the image or movie on your phone. There is a how-to guide on resizing videos here.

Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Start up P2K Commander



2. Browse to P2k --> a --> mobile --> video on your mobile phone. Browse to C:\My Saved Files\Converted or wherever you stored your Motorola RAZR compatible video.



3. Click on the video that you want to transfer to your phone and click on the ‘Copy’ icon on the lower right. The video should transfer to your phone in less than a minute generally speaking, depending on size.



4. Now browse to the videos on your phone and you can see the new video and play it. Congratulations, you have successfully added videos to your phone!

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Blackberry - How to change SIM Card PIN code, PIN Unlock Codes - Step-by-Step

If can get very tiring trying to memorize all the new PIN codes that you may need for your Blackberry SIM card? This tutorial will show you how to change your SIM card's various PIN and PIN unlock codes (PUK) with relative ease in this how-to guide.

Although it is relatively easy for most people remember their primary SIM PIN codes, some of the other codes that are used for multiple verification purposes can never be found or remembered when needed. Below there are a set of short codes which, when entered on a handset's standby screen, will enable you to easily change PIN and/or PUK codes. Please keep in mind, these may not work with all handsets and mobile operators, so be careful.

More importantly, when changing the PUK codes on your mobile phones there will be no help available from the mobile operator if the new codes are forgotten, so make sure to write any changes down or store digital the new PIN/PUK codes with the old PIN/PUK codes. Also, please note that the codes should be entered without the spaces shown below.

Change SIM Card PIN
** 04 * old PIN * new PIN * new PIN #

Change SIM Card PIN 2 (Write down the new code)
** 042 * old PIN * new PIN * new PIN #

Change SIM Card PUK (Write down the new code)
** 05 * old PUK * new PUK * new PUK #

Change SIM Card PUK 2 (Write down the new code)
** 052 * old PUK * new PUK * new PUK #

Display Handset IMEI
*# 06 #

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Sunday in Malibu, California – Star sightings and more

I forgot how much I enjoy sunny Sunday afternoons in Malibu, California. Since we go to church at Malibu Presbyterian, it is a frequent opportunity for us. Today was the first day in some time where the weather cooperated – in fact it reached a high just north of 90 degrees.



That being said, I think everyone had the same idea that we did. A 90 degree day in early March is a great opportunity to really enjoy Malibu and hang out. Especially at the Cross Creek Market, where parking was pretty problematic for the center. We were heading to Marmalade Café, which is just a great overall place to eat – salads, sandwiches, soups, and tons of entrees that can really be enjoyed.

Afterwards a stroll over to The Coffe Bean & Tea Leaf provided some sun rays, relaxation and entertainment.

To that point, the stars were out.

Our first encounter of the day is that we ran into Matt Leinart, with a baby and girlfriend. (Brynn Cameron? Maybe not.) That were heading into Marmalade Café just as we were heading out, I did a quick double-take as he was a bit shorter than I imagined. His player card at ESPN.com lists him at 6’5”, but on Sunday in casual Malibu, I would say he might be 6’3”, but closer to 6'2". Well, then again Shaq is listed at 325lbs, I don’t think so.

Then for the odd sighting of the day, a well known or visible site for anyone who has been to Hollywood or Universal City and has seen a billboard. Across the parking lot coming towards us was a Mary Kay pink Corvette with the plate ANGLYNE rolling towards us. A quick glance at the license plate and you knew what was coming your way. That’s right, it was Angyline Angelyne – the lady from the billboards in Los Angeles was driving towards us. While we peered briefly into the vehicle to confirm it was her, she waved nicely to us and was on our way.

Quite surprising, indeed. What a day in Malibu, I feel there will be many more this year!

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Motorola RAZR V3 – How to install Google Mobile Maps – Directions, Traffic, more! – Step-by-Step Guide

Want an easy way to get directions, see real-time traffic in you area, and even satellite pictures of where you are, all from the comfort of you Motorola V3 RAZR phone? Well, now you can in a couple of quick steps with the help of Google Mobile Maps.

Google Mobile Maps or GMM for short, has been available for some time and is catching up with many cell phones users. It offers the same functionality as Google Maps on the web, but offers an interface optimize for your Motorola phone. In addition, it interacts real-time with other information to provide you up to date information on traffic. All of this with a single free JAVA (.jar) file software download from Google!

This guide will show you how to install the Google Mobile Maps application for your Motorola V3 RAZR phone, with a step-by-step picture guide to help you along the way. Please take note, that this does make use of your phone’s internet browser service, so usage charges may apply, depending on your plan.

Here is the step-by-step instructions.

1. Go to the browser on your Motorola V3 RAZR phone. Options (center top button) --> Browser (Media Net for AT&T/Cingular)

2. Go to options --> Go to URL

3. Enter ‘www.google.com/gmm’ into the dialog box.

4. Click on the ‘Download Google Maps’ link once the Google Mobile Maps page finishes loading.

5. Confirm the download size of 128K by clicking on the upper right selection button shown as ‘DOWNLD’

6. Google Maps.jar will download, in approximately 1 minute, depending on your connection speed.

7. Upon download completion the software will automatically install on your Motorola V3 RAZR.

8. After the application finishes the installation, it will ask you if you want to run Google Maps, select ‘Yes’.

9. The Google Maps application will take about 30 seconds to initialize. (Note: It instructs you not to use while driving, please adhere to this.)

10. The program application will now ask you to agree to the terms and conditions. Select ‘Accept’ on the right side.

11. The Google Maps for Mobile devices is now enabled on your V3 RAZR phone. You have all the options available to you including: Find Business, Find Location, Directions, Satellite View, Clear Map, Zoom, Show Traffic and more!
12. You can now use the Google Mobile Maps applications! Any time you want to exit you can do so by clicking on Options --> 0. Any time you want to return to the application, you can by going to Options --> Games (Games & Apps).

Guide is compatible with: RAZR V3, RAZR V3c, RAZR V3i, RAZR V3r, RAZR V3t, RAZR V3xx, RAZR V3m

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Motorola RAZR V3 - Resize a video for your RAZR - Step-by-Step

Have a great video that you want to see on your Motorola V3 RAZR, but it is not correctly formatted for your RAZR mobile phone? That recently happened to me, as I received the “Image too large” error message on my phone when I tried to play the video – even after it was converted to 3GP. The problem was that the video, while formatted properly to the 3GP standard, did not conform to the standard size of the LCD on the RAZR, which is 176x220.

In order to get the video in the right format, you need to use a video converter program. My choice for this task was the Total Video Converter software program. It is not a free program, although it does come with a 15-day trial period. Should it work for you and you want to use it for more than 15-days, then you will need to register it for $45.95.

This video assumes that you have already converted your video file to the 3GP format (guide here), and simply needs to be re-sized. This tool will do more, but it will not be covered in this guide.

Here is the step by step conversion manual.

1. Start up the Total Video Converter program.

2. Choose your destination directory, by clicking on the ‘…’ button on that is towards the bottom for ‘Default Converted Folder’




3. Click on ‘New Task’ --> ‘Import Files’. You will receive a dialog to select your video file. Select the appropriate file, mine was stored in ‘My Saved Files’

4. In the ‘Please select the format to be converted’ dialog, click on the ‘3GP Video’ button under Mobile.



5. Click on the ‘Settings’ button from the main window. Change to the ‘Video Resize’ tab on the top. Select the QCIF(176x144) button and click on ‘Ok’.



6. Click on the ‘Convert Now’ button to begin the conversion of your video.



Once the conversion completes, your video is now ready for upload to your Motorola RAZR V3!

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Motorola RAZR V3 - Convert Video to 3GP format - Step-by-Step

Want to watch your videos on your Motorola V3 RAZR phone? How about the new video you just saw on YouTube or Google Videos – what to share that with friends? Well, now you can. This guide will show you how to convert the video files from their format to a 3GP (3GP is a simplified version of the MPEG-4 Part 14) video format that is compatible with your Motorola V3 RAZR mobile.

There are two dependencies that we are going to use for this how-to manual. The first is that we are going to use Keepvid.com to grab the videos for us. The second is that you are going to need to download and extract the 3GP converter, so your video will be in a compatible format.

This is the first of 3 tutorials that are required to enable you to view and share videos on your Motorola RAZR V3.

Here is the step by step conversion manual.

1. Go to the KeepVid website, www.keepvid.com

2. Enter the URL of the video that you want to download. YouTube, Google Videos, Break.com, and many other major sites are supported. Click on download.



3. Download the Flash Video to your computer. Click on the “>> Download Link <<” to save the .flv file to your computer. I choose C:\My Saved Files.



4. Start up the 3GP Converter (free software) program on your computer. Choose the quality. Generally speaking, the QVGA Normal quality 15fps mono should be sufficient for your video. Also select the appropriate output directory. I chose, C:\My Saved Files since the program will not allow you to save to a “root” folder such as C:\.



5. Drag and drop the video file downloaded from KeepVid into the Drag&Drop window. The program will automatically begin to convert the video and save it your preferred Output Directory.



Congratulations, you have successfully converted your video to the 3GP format. Next, you may need to reformat the video to fit the screen size of your Motorola V3 RAZR. A Step-by-Step guide on that action can be found here.

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Motorola RAZR V3 – How to install a new faceplate – Step-by-Step

One of the favorite and most requested modifications for cell phones is for changing or installing a new faceplate on the Motorola V3 RAZR mobile. Sometimes called a case or a skin of the cell phone, it is a great way to show your own personal style after you have that RAZR cell phone. This guide will explain to you the installation process for how you can replace the face plate on your Motorola V3 RAZR.

The first is that you will need a specific precision screwdriver, a TORX T5 – looks like a star. You can generally get them from your local hardware store, or in the worst case get them from eBay. Secondly, and most obviously – you need the faceplate that you want to replace. If you have these, then you are ready to go!

Here is the step by step installation manual.

1. Turn off your Motorola V3 RAZR and remove the battery. You will be opening up the case and you want to make sure there is no power to your phone as you are dealing with electronic components.

2. Flip open your Motorola V3 RAZR. At the four corners of the screen there are rubber screw covers that you will need to remove to expose the screws. You might be able to use your fingers, otherwise use a precision flat head screwdriver. The rubber covers at the top of the LCD screen are larger than those at the bottom – make sure to keep them separate.

3. Using the TORX T5 screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws at each corner of the screen. There is no specific order you need to be concerned about.

4. There are 6 clips that hold the faceplate to your mobile phone, to at the top, two in the middle, and two at the bottom. Start with the clips at the bottom (where the phone pivots or flips) and work those loose (flat screwdriver may be helpful). Then work the middle two, and then the top two should come off easily. Be very patient, this can be a difficult task.

5. Snap on your new faceplate and secure all 6 clips to insure the faceplate is properly installed.

6. Install the screws and lightly tighten.

7. Replace the rubber screw covers.

Congratulations, you have completed the step-by-step tutorial successfully and now your new Motorola V3 RAZR (V3i, V3m, V3c) faceplate is installed!

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iPod Video - How to Repair & Replace the Hard Drive - 5th Gen - Step-by-Step Guide (Video)

If you have received the dreaded file folder with an exclamation point, you might need to replace your hard drive on your iPod Video. Alternatively, you might just need to reload your Apple iPod’s software. However, if you do need to replace your hard drive or you are looking to upgrade it to a higher capacity, then this guide is will walk you through the replacement of your hard drive on your iPod Video.

There are two requirements that you need to have in order to complete this step-by-step guide quickly for the Apple iPod Video. First you will need a shim tool in order to take apart your iPod. Secondly, and most obvious is that you will need a replacement iPod hard drive. (Links on this page can provide you with one) For extra visualization, an embedded video from YouTube is included below.

Note: This procedure will effectively void your Apple iPod warranty.

1. Place your Apple iPod face down on the surface you are working with. Insure that the surface is clean or the LCD screen on your 3rd Generation iPod is protected so it does not become scratched.

2. Insert the shim tool in the middle of your iPod along the left side between the silver metallic back cover and your colored skin face to your Apple iPod.

3. Carefully work (slide) the shim tool back and forth along the side of the iPod to release the tabs which enable the cover to be released.

4. Remove the cover slowly, and place to the side as it will still remain connected to your Apple iPod. You first need to disconnect the battery cable connector in order to separate the backplate.

5. Place the backplate to the side, but be cautious that it is still connected to the iPod.

6. Lift up the hard drive and flip up the tab to release the connector that holds the hard drive to the iPod Video and slide out the hard drive.

7. Insert your new hard drive for the iPod video to set the hard drive connector (rivet), manuver it into place, when you fold the tab switch back down, only see one white line on the rivet or the cable is not seeded deep enough. Snap the tab closed on the rivet connector.

8. Insert the new hard drive and snap the connector to secure the hard drive.

8. Snap the back cover on your Apple iPod and it is ready to go.

9. It can be difficult to get the battery cable back into the connector. You must work the backplate carefully and methodically until you get the batter connector aligned properly and then take a flat head screwdriver and snap it into place by popping the connector back down. Then reassemble your ipod.

10. In some cases, the iPod may turn on, even if you had the hold switch on. If so, flip the hold switch to the off position, and then hold the center of the click-wheel (select) simultaneously with the menu button for 6-10 seconds to reset the iPod. If the iPod boots up, you are in good shape.

11. If it is a new, unformatted hard drive – you may want to completely reload your iPod software using the iPod loader software that came with your iPod.

iPod Video Replacement YouTube Video:


Guide Compatible with: Apple iPod white, Apple iPod black, Apple iPod Red, Apple iPod Pink, Apple iPod Green, Apple iPod Blue, Apple iPod 30GB, Apple iPod 80GB, Apple iPod 40GB, Apple iPod 20GB, Apple iPod Photo, Apple iPod U2

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Blackberry - Install Daylight Savings 2007 Patch (DST) - How to Step-by-Step

Well, it seems like everything needs a Daylight Savings 2007 (DST) patch, even your Blackberry. The word on the street is that Microsoft's tools for Windows XP, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Outlook have been a disaster for a lot of organizations. However, I have applied my DST patch for my Blackberry.

The process was quite a bit more complicated than the Blackberry support site made it seem. For that reason, I have created an enhancement to their knowledge base article. Here is the information in a guided tutorial with pictures, good luck!

View the list of currently patched software versions. As more versions are patched this table will be updated appropriately. Note: Patches are not available for Beta software.

IMPORTANT: New patches have been posted for software versions prior to v4.0.0, but those earlier than v3.8.0 are ONLY available for loading via USB at this time. For more information, please view the list of supported software versions. Patches for versions not presently supported are targeted for release in the near future; please check back frequently for details.
To apply the Daylight Saving Time patch to your BlackBerry device using USB please reference the following system requirements and follow these steps.

System Requirements:

• Requires a USB-enabled BlackBerry Device
• Windows 2000 or higher Operating System
• Internet Explorer v5.5 or higher (for ActiveX) with JavaScript enabled
• Local Administrator rights
• Temporarily allow popups
• BlackBerry device running v4.0.0 software or higher

To Apply the Patch:

It is recommended that you back up your BlackBerry using the Backup and Restore function in Desktop Manager. Learn more about backing up your device

1. Close the BlackBerry Desktop Software if it is running on your PC.

2. Disconnect your BlackBerry Device from your PC. You'll be prompted to reconnect it with the USB cable.

3. Go to DST Patch Loader. Note: If Internet Explorer or your Device stops responding please view KB12188. (Download the file DSTUpdateLoaderUSB.msi, which is approximately 600k)

4. Execute the patch file, DSTUpdateLoaderUSB.msi



5. Click 'Next' to start the installation process.



6. Click 'Install' to install the patch file.



7. Click 'Finish' to complete the patch installation.



8. Connect your Blackberry via USB and refresh the DST Patch Loader page. Click on 'Install DST 2007 Patch'.



9. When the application loads, click on the 'Start' button.



10. Once it finishes, click on the 'Close' button.



11. A reset may be required and it will usually take up to 15-20 minutes. My 8700c took about 5 minutes.



12. Once the patch is applied you can view the status of the patch in Options-2007 DST Patch.



Notes:
Daylight Saving Time patches are available for all BlackBerry devices running version 4.0.0 or newer device software and select pre-4.0 device software versions. View the full list of available patches for more information. If your device is running an unsupported version please refer to your wireless carrier support site to retrieve the latest software for your device. Alternately, a BlackBerry device upgrade program is available for US and Canada ONLY.

The Daylight Saving Time patch to the BlackBerry software is licensed to you on the same terms and conditions as those under which the BlackBerry software was originally licensed to you.

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This guide is compatible with or the compatibility includes: BlackBerry 7750, BlackBerry 7510, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7780, BlackBerry 7130e, BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700r, BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7100v, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7250, RIM 957, BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7520, BlackBerry 7130c, BlackBerry 7105t, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7100i, BlackBerry 7130g, BlackBerry 7100x, BlackBerry 7100r, BlackBerry 7130v, BlackBerry 8700c, BlackBerry 8707v, RIM 850, BlackBerry 7730, Blackberry 8700, Blackberry 8800, Blackberry Pearl, Blackberry 8705g, Blackberry 8703e

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iPod - How to Repair & Replace the Hard Drive - 4th Gen - Step-by-Step Guide

If you have received the dreaded file folder with an exclamation point, you might need to replace your hard drive. Alternatively, you might just need to reload your Apple iPod’s software. However, if you do need to replace your hard drive or you are looking to upgrade it to a higher capacity, then this guide is will walk you through the replacement of your hard drive on your 4th generation iPod.

There are two requirements that you need to have in order to complete this step-by-step guide quickly for the 4th Generation Apple iPod. First you will need a shim tool in order to take apart your iPod. Secondly, and most obvious is that you will need a replacement iPod hard drive. (Some of the links on this page can provide your with a good replacement)

Note: This procedure will effectively void your Apple iPod warranty.

1. Place your Apple iPod face down on the surface you are working with. Insure that the surface is clean or the LCD screen on your 3rd Generation iPod is protected so it does not become scratched.

2. Insert the shim tool in the middle of your iPod along the left side between the silver metallic back cover and your colored skin face to your Apple iPod.

3. Carefully work (slide) the shim tool back and forth along the side of the iPod to release the tabs which enable the cover to be released.

4. Remove the cover slowly, and place to the side as it will still remain connected to your Apple iPod. You will now be able to access the hard drive.

5. Flip up the tab on the connector that holds the hard drive to the connector on the iPod and slide out the hard drive.

6. Some cases may require you to replace your hard drive connector on your iPod. In this case, with just one additional tab, the connector will come out cleanly and can be easily replaced.

7. Insert the new hard drive and snap the connector to secure the hard drive.

8. Snap the back cover on your Apple iPod and it is ready to go.

9. In some cases, the iPod may turn on, even if you had the hold switch on. If so, flip the hold switch to the off position, and then hold the center of the click-wheel (select) simultaneously with the menu button for 6-10 seconds to reset the iPod. If the iPod boots up, you are in good shape.

10. If it is a new, unformatted hard drive – you may want to completely reload your iPod software using the iPod loader software that came with your iPod.

Guide Compatible with: Apple iPod white, Apple iPod black, Apple iPod Red, Apple iPod Pink, Apple iPod Green, Apple iPod Blue, Apple iPod 30GB, Apple iPod 80GB, Apple iPod 40GB, Apple iPod 20GB, Apple iPod Photo, Apple iPod U2

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iPod - How to Repair & Replace the Battery - 4th Gen - Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing is worse than having a dead iPod or one that is in need of repair! Is your battery no longer holding its charge or dies way too quickly? If so, this how-to instructional tutorial is the guide for you! With it, you will be able to quickly repair your 4th generation iPod and install the replacement Apple iPod battery! Your iPod will be back to normal in no time!

There are three requirements that you need to have in order to complete this step-by-step guide quickly for the 4th Generation Apple iPod. First you will need a shim tool in order to take apart your iPod. Secondly, and most obvious is that you will need a replacement iPod battery (some of the links on this page can help you find them cheap). Lastly, you will need a T6 Torx bit screwdriver in order to remove the battery correctly

Note: This procedure will effectively void your Apple iPod warranty.

1. Place your Apple iPod face down on the surface you are working with. Insure that the surface is clean or the LCD screen on your 3rd Generation iPod is protected so it does not become scratched.

2. Insert the shim tool in the middle of your iPod along the left side between the silver metallic back cover and your colored skin face to your Apple iPod.

3. Carefully work (slide) the shim tool back and forth along the side of the iPod to release the tabs which enable the cover to be released.

4. Remove the cover slowly, and place to the side as it will still remain connected to your Apple iPod. You will now be able to access the hard drive.

5. Flip up the tab on the connector that holds the hard drive to the connector on the iPod and slide out the hard drive.

6. Disconnect the power connector of the battery from the iPod.

7. In the 4th generation Apple iPod for some strange reason, Apple ran the power cord underneath the logic board on your iPod. Unscrew the T6 Torx screw right next to the connector.

8. Lift up the corner and slide the power cable underneath the logic board to fully expose it.

9. Now to remove the battery. You need to be very careful and steady here as two adhesive strips fix the battery to the case. Some guides recommend heating up the unit, but that is unadvised as it could damage other parts of your iPod. Patiently work with the battery until it comes loose - be very careful not to break the plastic tabs on the side of the cover.

10. Place your new battery inside your iPod, run the power cable underneath the logic board and reconnect the power cable to your iPod. Be sure to make sure the power wire is securely inside of the case so it is not crimped or damaged when you re-assemble your iPod.

11. Replace the T6 Torx bit screw.

12. Insert the hard drive and snap the connector to secure the hard drive.

13. Snap the back cover on your Apple iPod and it is ready to go.

14. Switch the hold switch back over and turn the iPod on. If you get the Apple logo, you've completed it successfully.

15. Once you get the Apple logo, be sure to charge your iPod for 8 hours to properly condition your battery before the first run. Failing to do so may shorten you battery's life significantly!

Guide Compatible with: Apple iPod white, Apple iPod black, Apple iPod Red, Apple iPod Pink, Apple iPod Green, Apple iPod Blue, Apple iPod 30GB, Apple iPod 80GB, Apple iPod 40GB, Apple iPod 20GB, Apple iPod Photo, Apple iPod U2

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iPod - How to Repair & Replace the Battery - 3rd Gen - Step-by-Step Guide (Video)

Is your iPod dead and in need of repair? Is your battery no longer holding its charge or dies way too quickly? If so, this how-to instructional tutorial is the guide for you! With it, you will be able to quickly repair your 3rd generation iPod and install the replacement Apple iPod battery! Your iPod will be back to normal in no time!

There are two requirements that you need to have in order to complete this guide quickly. First you will need a shim tool in order to take apart your iPod. Secondly, and most obvious is that you will need a replacement iPod battery.

Note: This procedure will effectively void your Apple iPod warranty.

1. Place your Apple iPod face down on the surface you are working with. Insure that the surface is clean or the LCD screen on your 3rd Generation iPod is protected so it does not become scratched. Make sure your leave your iPod's hold switch in the hold position.

2. Insert the shim tool in the middle of your iPod along the left side between the silver metallic back cover and your colored skin face to your Apple iPod.

3. Carefully work (slide) the shim tool back and forth along the side of the iPod to release the tabs which enable the cover to be released.

4. Remove the cover slowly, and place to the side as it will still remain connected to your Apple iPod. You will now be able to access the hard drive.

5. Lift your hard drive from the top of the iPod and rotate it towards the bottom of the iPod where it is still connected.

6. Rotate the hard drive to the right and it so the connecter snap disengages and enables you to access the battery for replacement.

7. Disconnect the power connector of the battery from the iPod and remove the battery from the iPod case.

8. Place your new battery inside your iPod, and connect the power cable to your iPod. Be sure and tuck the power wire securely inside of the case so it is not crimped or damaged when you re-assemble your iPod.

9. Reconnect your hard drive by first attaching the connector snap and then placing your hard drive within the unit.

10. Lastly, replace the cover on your iPod by rotating in back. Snap the right side first and complete the reassembly by snapping the left side of your iPod.

Congratulations, you have completely fixed and repaired your Apple iPod by replacing the battery.

Here is a video from YouTube that helps to demonstrate these steps:

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Playstation Portable - PSP Tutorial – Fix your broken UMD drive door – Step-by-Step (Video)

Having a problem with the UMD drive door on your PlayStation Portable? If so, and you are having problems with your UMD disks staying put in your PSP or if your UMD drive door will simply not stay shut, then this is a quick fix that may help you out.

The good news is that it is not necessarily a fatal defect that requires you to return you PSP to Sony. Generally speaking, the latch the locks the UMD drive door is out of position and just needs to be adjusted. If this is your problem, then this tutorial is for you.

1. Inspect the silver metal latch with your PSP UMD drive door open. Most cases are that it is bent in out of position and is lower (down) from where it should be. When you close the UMD drive door, there is nothing for it to grab.

2. Lightly take your thumb and ever so slightly bend the back towards metal latch tab towards the top of the UMD door opening.

3. Congratulations. After this, your UMD drive door should close properly and also stay closed when an UMD disc is loaded. If it does not, attempt to adjust a little more and retry.

Note: That as when doing any modification or repair of a defect yourself on your PSP, be very careful and any mistake may void any remaining warranty.

In addition, below is a video I came across on Google videos which demonstrates the steps in the guide. See below for the video.

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Motorola RAZR V3 – How to upload ringtones & audio via USB – Step-by-Step Guide (with pictures)

One of the most important customizations or mods for your Motorola V3 RAZR cell phone. A great use of the P2K Commander program is to upload your favorite ring tones to your mobile phone. This guide will show you how to do that in a step-by-step tutorial. Within minutes you will have the new ring tones on your phone and you can even put them in MP3 format!

There are two key dependencies that you will want to take note of in order to be successful implementing this tutorial:

The first is that you must use a program such as MP3 Cutter (download here) in order to prepare your MP3 file for upload. There are two key limitations that you need to be aware of when you prepare your MP3 for upload. They are that it must be less than 30 seconds in length and less and 300kb. This tutorial will not cover the use of the MP3 Cutter program, however if you run into any issues – let me know.

The second is that need to have P2K Command installed. You can see how to do that here.

Here is the step by step.

1. Prepare your MP3 audio file to be less than 30 seconds and less than 300kb.

2. Save your modified MP3 file on your computer. For this particular example, I have cut 8 seconds of the Beastie Boys’ Johnny Ryall as Johnny_Ryall.mp3 and stored it at C:\My Ringtones

3. Start up P2k Commander, select P2k Mobile phone on the left panel and browse to c:\My Ringtones on your right panel.



4. Double click on the 'a' directory on the left pane.



5. Double click on the 'mobile' directory on the left pane.



6. Double click on the 'audio' directory on the left pane.




7. Select your MP3 file on the right and click on the 'Copy' icon.



8. Your file transfers in approximately 15 seconds for 300k.



9. You need to delete two files on you Motorola V3 RAZR. Select 'MyToneDB.db' and 'TempToneDB.db' on the left pane and click on the 'Delete' icon.



10. You receive the deletion confirmation.



11. Now you need to turn off your phone, turn it back on. When you turn it back on, the phone will create a new MyToneDB.db to index all of you ring tones. When you browse to Options --> Audio and select you ring tones, the ringtone can be used on your phone, congratulations!



(Cingular, T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, Verizon, Sprint)

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Lakers Surfboard contest!

Luke Walton wants to see your best 'Lakerized' surfboard. Take part in the the Lakers Surfboard Contest for your chance to show your Lakers colors. Entering the contest is easy. Design your surfboard in Lakers style, take a photo, email the photo to us. We'll choose 50 people to invite to come to the Lakers Beach House on Saturday, March 31, 2007. Then the Laker Girls and Luke Walton will choose the best Lakers surfboard.



The winner gets a custom designed Lakerized surfboard from O'Neill autographed by members of the 2006-2007 Lakers team, tickets to a regular season 2006-2007 Lakers game and more.

Get all the details and complete rules on Lakers Courtside Connection.

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PSP Tutorial – Replace your faceplate – Step-by-Step

Have you ever wanted to modify or replace the faceplate on your Sony Playstation Portable? If so, this PSP Tutorial with video demonstration is for you. This guide provides instruction on how to replace your Sony PSP faceplate whether it is cracked, broken, or if you are simply if you are looking to mod, modify or change your PSP.

Both a video embed below, and the written instructions are included.

Dis-assembly of the face plate:
1. Remove the screws to your Sony Playstation Portable (PSP). There are five screws that you must locate to remove your faceplate. It is important keep track of different sizes and colors of your screws as they are different.

2. With the face plate side down, pull from the bottom of the PSP up. The bottom of the PSP should disconnect first and then the top should snap off and be the last part to disconnect.

3. Remove the rubber pads covering the circle, square, triangle, x, and d-pad.

4. Remove the d-pad, as well as the circle, square, triangle, x, and d-pad.

5. Remove the bottom black button strip, which may glued down to your original Playstation Portable (PSP) faceplate.

6. Now you remove the rubber covering the analog nub & mechanism.

7. Finally, remove the analog nub & mechanism which requires the removal of 2 screws. These are different from first screws, so keep them separately. Be careful not to twist the plate as it may crack and make sure to keep track of the washer that covers the mechanism.

Re-assembly of the face plate:
1. Replace analog nub mechanism with washer, align the screws and tighten.

2. Replace the rubber nub on the faceplate and cover with the rubber.

3. Replace each of the circle, square, triangle, and x buttons back on the face plate.

4. Replace the d-pad.

5. Replace the rubber covering over the pads.

6. Replace the bottom button strip and reassemble your PSP.

Congratulations, you have changed the faceplate on your PSP!

Video of faceplate change:

Credit to Home Town Boy for creating the video.

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PSP Tutorial – How to fix a broken UMD disc – Step-by-Step

A common problem that has happened to several people, including myself is that your Playstation Portable’s (PSP) Universal Mini Disc (discs, disk, disks) is broken and needs to be fixed. In many cases, one might think that there is nothing that you can do and you are simply out of luck – you must re-buy that game another time. Think again! Here is a short step-by-step tutorial on how you can fix that broken UMD.

1. First you must obtain a demo disk so you can use it to replace your game’s UMD sleeve. There are several options for this, including magazines.

2. Carefully separate the case on the demo disc and remove the UMD CD that is inside.

3. Perform the same action on your broken or damaged disc that you are looking to replace.

4. Place the UMD CD removed in step two into the original complete demo disk.

5. Either tape (temporary) or obtain plastic specific super/krazy glue and affix the UMD disk together to complete the task.

Now you have a restored and completely functional UMD disk that was previously damaged or broken. Enjoy it!

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Blackberry Google Maps (GMM) – Step-by-Step – Free Blackberry Software Download

Anyone that has a Blackberry cell phone knows that your Blackberry is much more than a simple mobile phone. There is a lot of additional functionality that is available in it. Other than using the standard Microsoft Outlook integration functionality, I had never installed any third party software on my Blackberry 8700 series.

However, on my recent trip to Hawaii I was in need of a map and the web browser versions of Map Quest, Yahoo! Maps, and Google Maps were just not cutting it. So, I decided to download some free software onto my Blackberry – Google Mobile Maps (GMM) for the Blackberry.



The results were impressive, quick and easily viewable maps that helped to give me directions – all wirelessly from my Blackberry. Here is the how to, with screen shots on how to install Google Maps GMM.

This guide is compatible with or the compatibility includes: BlackBerry 7750, BlackBerry 7510, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7780, BlackBerry 7130e, BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700r, BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7100v, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7250, RIM 957, BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7520, BlackBerry 7130c, BlackBerry 7105t, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7100i, BlackBerry 7130g, BlackBerry 7100x, BlackBerry 7100r, BlackBerry 7130v, BlackBerry 8700c, BlackBerry 8707v, RIM 850, BlackBerry 7730

1. Go to your web browser on your Blackberry device. Go to http://www.google.com/gmm



2. Click on the ‘Download Google Maps’ link for the Blackberry 8700 (US/Canada/Australia)



3. Click on the ‘Download’ button to download the Google Maps software to your Blackberry.



4. The Blackberry will now download the Google Maps software, it should take less than 1 minute, assuming you are on a 3G/EDGE/GPRS network.



5. Once the download completes, the application software will automatically install. Click on ‘Run’ once it finishes.



6. The Google Maps Terms and Conditions appear, scroll through them.



7. When you hit the bottom, select ‘More’ and click ‘Select.’



8. Scroll down again, click and select ‘Accept’



9. You have now completed the installation and setup and can begin using Google Maps. Congratulations!



This guide is compatible with or the compatibility includes: BlackBerry 7750, BlackBerry 7510, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7780, BlackBerry 7130e, BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700r, BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7100v, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7250, RIM 957, BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7520, BlackBerry 7130c, BlackBerry 7105t, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7100i, BlackBerry 7130g, BlackBerry 7100x, BlackBerry 7100r, BlackBerry 7130v, BlackBerry 8700c, BlackBerry 8707v, RIM 850, BlackBerry 7730


For those of you not familiar with Google Mobile Maps, here is the functionality that is offered:

Real-time traffic — See where the congestion is, and estimate delays in over 30 major US metropolitan areas.

Detailed directions — Whether you plan to walk or drive, your route is displayed on the map itself, together with step-by-step directions.

Integrated search results — Local business locations and contact information appear all in one place, integrated on your map.

Easily movable maps — Interactive maps let you zoom in or out, and move in all directions so you can orient yourself visually.

Satellite imagery — Get a bird's eye view of your desired location. (It's like you're there, we swear.)

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iPod - How to reset a frozen or locked iPod - Step-by-Step Guide

Has you iPod ever frozen or locked up on you? Recently I had my iPod freeze up on me, it did not respond to anything I did – the scroll wheel, and attempted clicking, or even any flipping of the hold switch back and forth.

As one can imagine, it is a little disconcerting when your iPod will not respond, especially since it does not have a reset button or an on/off switch like a computer. However, the good news is that with relative ease you can still reset your iPod quickly.

Here are the steps that are required, with pictures on how to reset your iPod should you ever end up in this situation.

1. First make sure that the hold button on the top of your iPod is not set to the hold position. The hold button is on the top of the iPod is on the right side of your iPod. If it is on the left side and showing orange, then it is in the ‘Hold’ position – meaning nothing else will function. Slide the hold button to the right.

2. Next, now you need to hold down both the ‘Menu’ button on the clickwheel and the white center button on you iPod simultaneously. Make sure you hold both of these buttons down at the same time for 5-10 seconds. This should effectively restart your iPod.



3. You will know that your iPod is restarting when the screen flashes and the Apple icon appears on the screen.

If this does not work, switch the hold button on then off and repeat the steps above. If this step does not work, attach your iPod to a power supply (wall charger for the iPod, USB charger for the iPod Nano). Lastly, if that is not successful, then you contact Apple support to get your iPod fixed.

This guide is compatible with the following iPods:

• Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video)
• iPod nano (Second Generation)
• iPod nano
• iPod with color display (iPod photo)
• iPod (Click Wheel)
• iPod mini
• iPod mini (Second Generation)

Guide also compatible with: Apple iPod white, Apple iPod black, Apple iPod Red, Apple iPod Pink, Apple iPod Green, Apple iPod Blue, Apple iPod 30GB, Apple iPod 80GB, Apple iPod 40GB, Apple iPod 20GB, Apple iPod Photo, Apple iPod U2

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RIM Blackberry – How to upload ringtones & audio – Step-by-Step (with pictures)

In a slight change from other how-to guides, manuals, and tutorials that I have recently put together with specific photos from the RIM Blackberry 8700c (8700) phone – this tutorial will not make use of the USB cable. Rather, because it is the quickest and easiest way for you to get an audio file or ringtone (ring tone) is wirelessly using WAP. This tutorial will cover how you can transfer the ring tones to your RIM Blackberry 8700c or other similar Blackberry deivce. No USB cable or drivers required!

This guide is compatible with or the compatibility includes: BlackBerry 7750, BlackBerry 7510, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7780, BlackBerry 7130e, BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700r, BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7100v, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7250, RIM 957, BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7520, BlackBerry 7130c, BlackBerry 7105t, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7100i, BlackBerry 7130g, BlackBerry 7100x, BlackBerry 7100r, BlackBerry 7130v, BlackBerry 8700c, BlackBerry 8707v, RIM 850, BlackBerry 7730

There are two key dependencies that you will want to take note of in order to be successful implementing this tutorial:

The first is that you must use a program such as MP3 Cutter (download here) in order to prepare your MP3 file for upload. There are two key limitations that you need to be aware of when you prepare your MP3 for upload. They are that it must be less than 30 seconds in length and less and 300kb. This tutorial will not cover the use of the MP3 Cutter program, however if you run into any issues – let me know.

The second is that you need to have data enabled on your cell phone. This guide will require that you download the file to your computer over your browser / WAP connection. Depending on your plan, there may be additional data charges from your provider. However, assuming you have Blackberry, it should already be enabled. (Cingular, T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, Verizon, Sprint)

Here is the step by step.

1. Prepare your MP3 audio file to be less than 30 seconds and less than 300kb.

2. Save your modified MP3 file on your computer. For this particular example, I have cut 8 seconds of the Beastie Boys’ Johnny Ryall as Johnny_Ryall.mp3.

3. Browse to http://www.mobstorage.com, click on the ‘Click here to upload your files now >>” link.



4. Either enter the location of your file, or click on the ‘Browse’ button to locate the modified MP3 file on your computer. Click on ‘Upload’.



5. Mobstorage.com will provide you with as item code to access your upload.



6. On your Blackberry 8700c, go to the browser and browse to http://wap.mobstorage.com



7. Enter the item code that you were given in step number 5.



8. Download the MP3 file to your RIM Blackberry 8700c.



9. The RIM Blackberry media player appears where you can test the MP3.



10. Save the tone to your phone by click on the wheel --> save and it is now ready for use!



11. Return to the main menu and scroll to the Profiles icon and click.

12. Choose the profile that you want to modify and click on 'Edit'.

13. Choose the type of alert that your want to modify and click.

14. Select 'Tune' and click then select 'Change Option' and the new file that you save should show in the drop down list. Congratulations, you are done!

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Motorola RAZR V3 – How to upload ringtones & audio – Step-by-Step (with pictures)

In a slight change from other how-to guides, manuals, and tutorials that I have recently put together in regards to the Motorola V3 RAZR phone – this tutorial will not make use of the P2k Commander software. Rather, because it is the quickest and easiest way for you to get an audio file or ringtone (ring tone) is wirelessly using WAP. This tutorial will cover how you can transfer the ring tones to your Motorola RAZR V3. No USB cable or drivers required!

There are two key dependencies that you will want to take note of in order to be successful implementing this tutorial:

The first is that you must use a program such as MP3 Cutter (download here) in order to prepare your MP3 file for upload. There are two key limitations that you need to be aware of when you prepare your MP3 for upload. They are that it must be less than 30 seconds in length and less and 300kb. This tutorial will not cover the use of the MP3 Cutter program, however if you run into any issues – let me know.

The second is that you need to have data enabled on your cell phone. This guide will require that you download the file to your computer over your browser / WAP connection. Depending on your plan, there may be additional data charges from your provider. (Cingular, T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless, Verizon, Sprint)

Here is the step by step guide on how to make ringtones for razr v3:

1. Prepare your MP3 audio file to be less than 30 seconds and less than 300kb.

2. Save your modified MP3 file on your computer. For this particular example, I have cut 8 seconds of the Beastie Boys’ Johnny Ryall as Johnny_Ryall.mp3.

3. Browse to http://www.mobstorage.com, click on the ‘Click here to upload your files now >>” link.



4. Either enter the location of your file, or click on the ‘Browse’ button to locate the modified MP3 file on your computer. Click on ‘Upload’.



5. Mobstorage.com will provide you with as item code to access your upload.



6. On your Motorola RAZR V3, go to the browser and browse to http://wap.mobstorage.com

7. Enter the item code that you were given in step number 5.

8. Download the MP3 file to your Motorola RAZR V3.

9. Save the tone to your cell phone and it is now ready for use!

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Waimanalo Bay & Beach – The Best on Oahu

Looking for a place to get away from the crowded beaches of Waikiki? Longing for a beach not lined with luxury hotels and looks more like the ‘real’ Hawaii on the island of Oahu? Wanting to stay out of the coral and spend your time on a sandy beach? Then Waimanalo Bay & Beach is just the place for you.



If it sounds like I am gushing about Waimanalo Beach, you’re right – I am. Over our last several visits this sandy beach located just south of Waimanalo is the perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy a Hawaiian beach. Not to mention, there is a L&L Restaurant in the town of Waimanalo – grab some for lunch before you head to the beach!



When you enter the Waimanalo Recreation area, you know you are just a little bit off the beaten path. Winding down the access road to the beach area, you are engulfed in trees and lush surroundings of the public beach and recreation area.



Finally, once you get to the beach – you will find it relatively uninhabited and you can have your choice of spots to enjoy the sun’s rays and the waves. If you want to get out of the sun, there is plenty of shade cover off the beach, including park benches and BBQ pits if you want to have a cook out.

The sand is pristine and comfortable and the waves are great for body-surfing and boogie-boarding. Both the kids and adults alike will enjoy this beach!

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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet – A Tourist Favorite!

The Aloha Bowl (Aloha Stadium) Swap Meet or ‘Flea Market’ as some people call it; is one of our favorite attractions when we are in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. It is also a favorite of most tourists visiting Oahu. Why? Well, keep reading and find out!



Plus, it is easy to get there with several buses and cheap transportation services offering round trips for less than $8 per person. If you happen to have a car, admission is only $1 per person.

The Aloha Bowl swap meet runs every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday in the parking lot of Aloha Stadium – practically just across the street from Pearl Harbor. So, if you are visiting the USS Missouri Battleship or the USS Arizona Pearl Harbor on one of these days, you should plan a stop at the flea market! It runs from 6am-3pm, but we recommend not getting there before 8am as many vendors will still not be setup, especially on Sundays!



The swap meet is most famous for all of the tourist items that you can get there, much cheaper than any of the stores or hotels along the beach strip in Waikiki or even the ABC stores! There are also a number of vendors selling varieties of fresh and dried Hawaiian fruits including fresh sugar cane, bananas, papayas, mangos, and even coconuts!

Perhaps the most famous items to be had are the 8 t-shirts for $20. A great price, for sure. Our recommendation is to get the slightly more expensive ones, the 4 or 5 for $20 depending on the vendor – they will fit much better and last much longer.



In addition, you can find all of the jewelry, photo albums, luggage, dancing hula girls, bongos, artwork and more. These are the same ones that you can find in Waikiki for often 50% off.



Visit the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet – you will have a great time!

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Motorola RAZR V3 - Install P2K Commander - Step-by-Step (Pictures)

A few weeks back, I posted a how-to guide (manual) on connecting your Motorola RAZR phone (V3, V3C, V3i, V3M, etc.) to your personal computer for charging and browsing files with the P2K Commander software. Based on feedback from that post and some technical difficulties that people ran into, there were requests for a step-by-step guide with photos on how to install P2K Commander (P2KCommander.exe) for any Motorola phone on your personal desktop or laptop computer (PC) with a USB cable. This example uses the Motorola V3.



Here is the step-by-step guide with installation pictures on how configure and install the P2K Commander software on your computer. In this case, the USB charger driver was already installed. (click on pictures for larger images):

1. There are two computer system requirements in order to make this work. The first is that you must have a USB 2.0 cable port available on your computer, which is common on most in-use PCs. The second is that you must have a USB 2.0 compatible cable with mini-USB that connects your computer to your RAZR phone.

2. Update: New version of P2K Commander is available, full list is here. Download the driver. Visit the OSNN.net forum under Hardware Support > Portable Devices > Motorola RAZR General Questions Thread - Read before you post. You need to locate a file called PK.zip. (The good news is this is compatible with both the V3 and V3c). Direct link to the forum post. here. Direct File link, if you have already registered is here.

3. Unzip the file to the directory of choice. For this step-by-step manual, I extracted the files into the directory C:\Program Files\p2k

4. Plug the USB cable into your computer and phone.



5. Browse to the C:\Program Files\p2k directory and click on the P2kCommander.exe with the star icon next to it.



6. As the program starts up you will receive the default message that states all of your Motorola files will be located in the '/a' partition. This is a startup switch that can be modified.



7. Choose the drop-down on the right and select the 'P2k Mobile phone' with the star icon next to it.



8. As the software tries to access your phone, you will notice the 'Found New Hardware' bubble appear in your taskbar.



9. The Windows 'Found New Hardware Wizard' will begin for you Motorla RAZR phone. Select the 'Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)' radio button and click 'Next'.



10. Choose the 'Search for the best driver in these locations' radio button and check only the 'Include this location in the search' checkbox. Enter 'C:\Program Files\p2k\p2kdrivers_2.8' into the text box or 'Browse' to it and click 'Next'.



11. The Found New Hardware Wizard will search for the Motorola Accessory driver.



12. The Found New Hardware Wizard will install the 'Accessories Interface' driver.



13. Click 'Finish' to complete the installation of the 'Accessories Interface' driver.



14. Your computer will immediately find another hardware device to install and start the 'Found New Hardware Wizard' for the Data Logging MCU Interface. Select the 'Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)' radio button and click 'Next'.



15. Choose the 'Search for the best driver in these locations' radio button and check only the 'Include this location in the search' checkbox. Enter 'C:\Program Files\p2k\p2kdrivers_2.8' into the text box or 'Browse' to it and click 'Next'.



16. The Found New Hardware Wizard will install the 'Data Logging MCU Interface' driver.



17. Click 'Finish' to complete the installation of the 'Data Logging MCU Interface' driver.



18. Your computer will immediately find another hardware device to install and start the 'Found New Hardware Wizard' for the Test Command Interface. Select the 'Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)' radio button and click 'Next'.



19. Choose the 'Search for the best driver in these locations' radio button and check only the 'Include this location in the search' checkbox. Enter 'C:\Program Files\p2k\p2kdrivers_2.8' into the text box or 'Browse' to it and click 'Next'.



20. The Found New Hardware Wizard will install the 'Test Command Interface' driver.



21. Click 'Finish' to complete the installation of the 'Test Command Interface' driver.



22. A bubble will appear in your taskbar from 'Found New Hardware' that 'Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.'



23. Go back to your already opened P2k Commander software and select the 'P2k Mobile phone' with the star icon. After approximately 15 seconds, the P2k Commander software will scan your Motorola RAZR V3 phone and you should now be able to access, backup, or modify the files in the phone.



Congratulations, you should be able to reliably connect your desktop computer to Motorola RAZR V3 via P2k Commander. For a guide on how to transfer pictures, please see this posting.

This guide does not require Motorola Phone Tools (MPT) and has worked on numerous operating systems and devices including Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, MAC OS, Ubuntu Linux, and some limited reported success on Microsoft Windows Vista. This particular installation and configuration was performed on Windows XP.

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