How to Set IP Address in DocuPrint CM405DF Printer

DocuPrint CM405DF Printer from Fuji Xerox is Multifunction Printer (print, scan, copy, fax), that support network / LAN connection. This type connection needs an ip address (internet protocol) set inside the machine.
If you have DHCP server, after connecting to the network you can change the IP Address through internet browser on the computer. If you don't have DHCP server or you want to set manually directly from the printer, you can do through touch screen panel  at front of DocuPrint CM405DF.

DocuPrint CM 405DF

To set IP address Docuprint CM405DF directly from the printer (not from computer) follow the steps below :

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Solve ADSL is always down TPLink Wireles N ADSL2+ Modem Router

I still have Internet connection that use PSTN line with ADSL Modem.
within a few days backward, it had a problem, the connection was not stable, could be seen from the ADSL LED indicator, it would be down, initialize again, up and down again, of course the internet connection also would be down, wait, up  and down again.

Step what I did :
Check the telephone line, make a call. It was no problem.
Cleaning all sockets (using contact cleaner) from outdoor terminal until the socket at the modem. The result: connection was better, but ADSL LED indicator was still not stable.
I try to replace the splitter, the result : still not stable

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Toshiba Portege R500 Boot is too Slow

I have old Toshiba Portege R500 Laptop, every time the laptop was turned On, it would take a long time in booting process, about 15 minutes.  I could go for dinner while waiting until computer was ready for use :).

Now the laptop is already in normal condition again, but doesn't have the CD/DVD drive, because it is disable by disconnecting the data cable from/to the CD/DVD drive.

What I did is unplug/removing the socket to the CD/DVD drive.

• Prepare the small screw driver (plus type screw driver).
• Remove the laptop battery.
• Open the bottom cover by opening all screws first.

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Repairing Universal Laptop Adapter

I have a laptop universal adapter, I like it because can be used for all my laptops, although my laptops have different brand.

Last week it couldn't be used, no electrical output, the lamp indicator was die.

Before I decided to buy the new one. I tried to open the cover, and check what is the cause of the problem.
Finally I noted, the problem was caused by a cracked tin. It may happen for hot circuit or high current/voltage.

I took the soldering iron and the tin to repair it.
Now it is back to normal.


Bellow are the steps what I did :

• Unplug/disconnect the electric input
• Remove the screws using screw driver

2 screws must be taken out using screw driver

• Open  the cover, I used a big minus screw driver.
• See the picture, red arrow show the cracked tin on the pin of the Power IC

At 50x Zoom you will see :
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How to Repair Broken Button Blackberry 8520 8530

If you still have old Blackberry Curve 8520 or 8530, generally you will get the problem around the buttons, volume button, shortcut button, at left and right side of your Blackberry, the rubber or plastic of the buttons are damaged because of life time of usage.

Damaged button of Blackberry 8520/8530

If the main function is still good, and you still want to use it, you can repair this blackberry by change the chassis.
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Use old laptop battery for Power bank

If your laptop/notebook or netbook has been changed the battery unit with the new one. don't waste the old battery unit although it doesn't work anymore. Because generally inside the battery unit, not all the battery cell are bad. even in more case, in the battery unit that has 6 battery cells only one or two battery cells have malfunction. One cell has a problem, it will cause the battery unit becomes malfunction.

Use the cutting pliers to rip the battery cover, or you have the other way, up to you.
Take out all the batteries, generally has model 18650 battery, be care full don't make short circuit.

You have to know the polarity which Positive and negative

Use the 18650 battery charger to know it still can be charged or not, you can see the LED indicator, if not charging means the battery is bad.
(You can buy 18650 battery charger from online market, from Aliexpress the price below 2 dollars)

Can be used for Power Bank

There are many Powerbanks in the market have real capacity not the same as they write in the specifications, the real is below what they wrote.

You can build your own Power Bank with best capacity using old battery from your laptop, because original battery from laptop has best quality.

You must have the Power Bank case, you can buy from anywhere. In the Aliexpress store there are many model of Power bank casing for sale, buy the case for the 18650 battery model. with 5 or 6  batteries. The price is not expensive.

Example Power Bank with 6 batteries

Use the batteries already selected from old laptop battery
See the polarity positive and negative, don't make a mistake. In all Electronic devices using the battery, the battery terminal with 'spring' is negative.

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Solve Generic Power bank Fault

I have generic power bank made in China  with 6 batteries model uses 18650 type battery.
It was fault, couldn't be used, couldn't be charged.

I opened the case, and found the problem.
It happened because the electric from battery didn't go to the circuit.
I looked for the reason, and found there was a broken component, it is like the fuse, or electric limiter.
The solution is: I  take a small wire as new component and soldered it to change the function of broken component.

See the figure :

First I opened the case, remove all the Batteries, and take out the Board (PCB)

The broken component is showed in the red circle , click on the picture to enlarge. Its function is to limit the electric current.
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Use Micro SD for Memory Stick

My old Pocket Camera, Sony Cyber-shot had problem with its memory, it won't work at all. and I had to replace the Memory stick Pro Duo with the new one.

When I looked for The Memory Stick Pro Duo at the online store, I found that the price is more expensive than the micro SD card, with the same speed and the same capacity. It was not good idea if determined to buy  because it is only for the old camera.

finally I found a solution, found at the online store the converter for  micro sd to Memory stick Pro Duo, the price is very cheap. So I can use my micro SD for my Sony camera with this converter.

I have no problem with the camera using this converter,
Now I can take pictures again with my favorite camera.

I you have the same problem, you can use this converter.

Solution for Electric Power for Notebook in Car

No problem if you are using a laptop/notebook inside the car when battery status of the notebook/laptop is going to low (lowbat), because you can get the electric power source from the car battery, through the car cigarette lighter socket/terminal.
To get 220VAC electric power source  from 12V DC(car battery) You must have  12V to 220V inverter. In the figure I use 200 watt inverter to drive my laptop adaptor.

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Solution for Sound Card Problem

Ever have problem with hardware of your computer audio?. Audio or sound is produced by Sound card in the computer.
If sound card of your computer is damage, before repair it, alternatively you can do this solution with simple, no need to open the cover of computer/CPU case, no need to change/replace the old sound card. You just connect/plug a small USB Sound card into USB port of your computer or notebook.

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Lost IP Address IBM Storwize V7000

If you forgot the management IP address or you want to know the summary settings for SAN Storage IBM Storwize V7000, below is the way :

• Take an USB flash disk/flash drive, better the empty one with standard Fat 32 format.

• Put/connect the USB Flash drive to the port of the canister (when storwize in operation/during operation), the system will automatically run the Service command, and generate the result saved in the USB drive.

Connect the USB drive for about 1 or 2 minutes (until USB LED stop flashing if it has the LED indicator)

Rear of IBM Storwize V7000, connect the USB Flash disk to one of USB ports

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Emergency Charger HP Battery AA

There are many products of emergency charger for HP(hand phone) using AA battery, but generally they don't have enough current to charge the battery if you use handphone or smartphone that use bigger mAh in battery.

For example the product like this picture will not work for blackberry, because it doesn't have enough electric current for charging blackberry battery.

has limit /smal electric current 

The solution, you can use converter module 0.9-5V to 5V 600 mA that can drive or charge the bigger mAh battery

Converter DC to DC 0.9-5V to 5 V 600 mA

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How to Backup Configuration Dell Sonicwall NSA 6600

Before you modify or change the setting for your firewall Dell Sonicwall NSA 6600, it is recommended to make a backup file of the configuration to avoid if you make a mistake so you can restore the configuration from the backup file.

To make backup file of configuration/setting of Dell Sonicwall NSA 6600 :
• Login to your Sonicwall. (you can use read only user for do this job)
• Go to System menu
• Choose Settings
• Choose Export Settings

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Function Of Mouse Scroll Wheel Button

Of course everyone knows the computer mouse, it is used for  pointing, clicking, dragging, and scrolling.

Computer Mouses that existed at this time, beside have buttons for left click and right click also have button on their scrolling wheel, that have a special function.

The functions of button click on the Scroll wheel :

• When you are  opening a document that contains multiple pages, or  opening a website, to view the page up or down, simply by clicking / pressing the scroll wheel button of the mouse,  then move the mouse up or down (depending on needs), then  display the page will automatically move by itself. The speed when you move the mouse will affect the speed, fast or slow displaying movement of the page.
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