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--- m6800 [2025/05/22 21:35] – [2025 05 22] donald
+++ m6800 [2026/07/31 22:28] (current) – donald
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 ====== M6800 ======
+==== 2026 07 31 ====
+  * rescuezilla cloned HSST to 256 gig drive, but drive would not boot.
+  * same thing on Samsung 1T.
+  * now running ok with 1 extra monitor on HSST after new Dell drivers
+  * AMD drivers are only needed for high performance and will increase heat
+  * install Intel then AMD.
+  * as of 8/1, AMD not installed.
+  * Grok: what to do about a dell m6800 that overheats and occasionally shuts down.
+  * Grok: the dell m6800 has an amd Radeon HD 8950 graphics card. what is the difference between AMD and Intel video drivers for this card
+  * Grok: How to repaste laptop GPU
+  * https://www.drvhub.net/devices/video-cards/amd/radeon-hd-8950
+==== 2026 07 28 ====
+  * windows 10 will not install to the 256 gig mSAST.
+  * primary drive HSST is running hot shutting down the machine.
+  * a rescuezilla clone to the 256 Gig mSata worked.
+  * booting to it through an f12 selection menu works
+  * selecting it as the primary boot does not work.
+  * todo 1: clone to big OS
+  * if that does not work then install win 10 on big OS and remove physically or in software the HSST
+==== 2026 04 28 ====
+  * m6800 would not boot.
+  * tried fixboot /mbr etc.
+  * got all data backed up to synology
+  * tried ventoy created on linux mint but it was missing an unnamed driver.
+  * used woeUSB (python)
+<code>
+sudo apt update
+sudo apt install git p7zip-full python3-pip python3-wxgtk4.0
+sudo pip3 install WoeUSB-ng --break-system-packages
+</code>
+  * got error "Windows cannot be installed to this disk" which means your PC is in UEFI mode but the disk is formatted as MBR, or vice-versa
+  * m6800 does have an MBR
+  * solution is to convert disk to GPT
+<code>
+On the disk selection screen where the error appears, press Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt.
+Type diskpart and press Enter.
+Type list disk and press Enter to see your drives.
+Type select disk X (replace X with your disk number, usually 0) and press Enter.
+Type clean and press Enter to erase all data.
+Type convert gpt and press Enter to convert the disk.
+Type exit and press Enter, then exit Command Prompt.
+Select the unallocated space and click Next to install.
+</code>
+==== 2025 06 22 ====
+  * small screw for dvd drive is in the top drawer of the tv stand.
+==== 2025 06 08 ====
+  * parts-people.com, using my service tag, did not find a bluetooth adapter
 ==== 2025 05 22 ====
+  * 7760 had numeric keypad, 3 internal SSD slots, and main memory behind the keyboard.
+  * 7770 gets bad reviews for being underpowered.
   * 7670 has no buttons on keyboard, a 16" screen, and uses non-standard CAMM memory
   * 7680 uses non-standard CAMM memory and users say runs very hot with ist aluminum case.
+  * 7780 has 4 drive slots, Rj45, HDMI, and two display ports via USB-C. https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/precision-17-7780-laptop/precision_7780_ss/views-of-precision-7780
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   * use wmic bios get serialnumber to get Dell service tag which is G087RC2.
+  * video card is AMD Radeon HD 8950
   * cpu is Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4710MQ CPU @ 2.50GHz which is NOT upgradeable
+  * cpu bench is 5801
   * takes ddr3 1333 memory **<- check this**
   * what is the difference between 1333 and 1600? internet says not worth doing
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   * [[http://example.com|Drivers]]
   * After clean Win 7 install, get AMD catalyst from here
+==== CPU ====
+  * Intel Core i7-4710MQ @ 2.50GHz rated at 5792