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Updating Google Chrome comes with immense benefits: improved browsing experience, better security, new features, bug fixes, etc. Sadly, hundreds of Android users miss out on these benefits because they cannot install Chrome updates. In this guide, we’ll exhaustively cover troubleshooting steps to follow if Google Chrome is not updating on your Android smartphone or tablet. First, we should mention that canceling and restarting the update can fix the problem. Then, proceed to the solutions listed below if the Chrome update keeps failing or gets stuck in the unending “Pending” loop....

Below is a listing of each of the different file extensions that begin with the letter “V.” If you are looking for a file extension that starts with a different letter, click the corresponding beginning letter below. Related information What is a file? What is a file extensions? How to view a computer file extension. What are the most common file types and file extensions? Computer file help and support.

This section of Computer Hope is designed to find a basic overview of individuals who have contributed significantly to areas that relate to computers. Here you can find an individuals date of birth, date of death if applicable, a small biography, and information about what contributions the individual has made. Alphabetical listing Click one of the letters below that corresponds to the first or last name of the computer pioneer you are trying to find....

Here are the important characteristics of processors: The primary defining characteristic of a processor is its make AMD or Intel and its model. Although competing models from the two companies have similar features and performance, you cannot install an AMD processor in an Intel-compatible motherboard or vice versa. Another defining characteristic of a processor is the socket that it is designed to fit. If you are replacing the processor in a Socket 478 motherboard, for example, you must choose a replacement processor that is designed to fit that socket....

Software basics What is software? How to install software. Basic software troubleshooting. What are the differences between hardware and software? Full list of software terms. Top software questions and answers How to back up your computer. How to view what programs are installed on a computer. How to create a computer program. How to download software for free on my computer. Internet and browser questions and answers What is the Internet?...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 11 Time Required 15 minutes Sections 1 Creating a Buttonhole Using a Sewing Machine 11 steps Flags Worn Wear Patagonia and iFixit are celebrating the stories we wear by collaborating to provide guides for Patagonia’s most popular apparel repairs. BackPatagonia Basic Sewing Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 17 Time Required 15 minutes Sections 2 Motherboard 9 steps Screen 8 steps Flags 3 Incorrect Tools Help make this guide better by using the correct tools in images and/or text. Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! Slice and Dice The steps in this guide should be split up and made into a series of prerequisite guides....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The machine powers on, but does not load Microsoft Windows Repeatedly press the F5 key while the machine is powering on. If the machine boots into “Safe Mode” the hard drive does not need to be replaced, but the software may need to be repaired. Use this guide to replace your hard drive. Check the error code displayed....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 12 Time Required 15 - 25 minutes Sections 6 Back Cover 1 step Battery 3 steps Fan 2 steps Network Card 1 step Daughterboard 2 steps Motherboard 3 steps Flags 2 Needs More Images A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. Missed a Step Oops! This guide is currently missing some important steps. BackDell Inspiron 13-7373 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 6 Time Required Suggest a time?? Sections 1 Keyboard 6 steps Flags In Progress This guide is a work in progress. Reload periodically to see the latest changes! BackDell Inspiron 15-5559 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Step 1 Unhooking the top panel of the keyboard Here is the first step in changing the keyboard....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 5 - 20 minutes Sections 2 Back Panel 3 steps Battery 4 steps Flags 0 BackDell Inspiron 15-7559 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair....

Difficulty Easy Steps 3 Time Required 2 minutes Sections 2 Battery 1 step Hinge Cover 2 steps Flags 5 Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Confusing Text Some of this guide’s text is confusing, duplicated, or off-topic. Clarify it by editing! Needs More Images A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. Incorrect Tools Help make this guide better by using the correct tools in images and/or text....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 5 minutes Sections 3 Keyboard 2 steps Battery 1 step Back Cover 4 steps Flags 0 BackDell Inspiron i3558-5500BLK Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction WARNING: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of this model. Before beginning these procedures, discharge any built up static electricity by briefly touching a grounded...

Difficulty Difficult Steps 22 Time Required 30 - 45 minutes Sections 6 Battery 2 steps Keyboard 4 steps Display 5 steps CMOS Battery 1 step Touchpad 9 steps Speaker 1 step Flags 0 BackDell Latitude D630 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Speakers are a common element of the laptop to need to be replaced....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 11 Time Required 10 - 30 minutes Sections 3 How to unplug and discharge before repair 2 steps Dell Optiplex GX620 Side Panel Disassembly 1 step Front panel 8 steps Flags 1 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackDell Optiplex GX620 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link...

Difficulty Easy Steps 1 Time Required 2 - 4 minutes Sections Battery 1 step Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackDell Precision M4600 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Step 1 Battery Slide the battery release latch into the unlock position....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 2 Time Required 4 - 8 minutes Sections 1 Back Panel 2 steps Flags 0 BackDell Vostro 1710 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Back Panel Unscrew the eight 6mm screws with a Philips #1 screw driver. Unscrew the eight 6mm screws with a Philips #1 screw driver....

Difficulty Easy Steps 3 Time Required 3 - 6 minutes Sections 2 Battery 1 step Access Panel 2 steps Flags 1 Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackDell Vostro 2421 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1...

Difficulty Easy Steps 5 Time Required 5 - 10 minutes Sections 2 Back Panel 2 steps Hard Drive 3 steps Flags 0 BackDell XPS 14Z L412Z Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Back Panel Remove the back cover of the laptop by unscrewing eight 3.5mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver....

Difficulty Easy Steps 14 Time Required 30 - 45 minutes Sections 1 Descaling a Cuisinart 12-Cup Coffee Maker 14 steps Flags Featured Student Guide This guide has been the hard work of our awesome students and is found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. BackCuisinart Coffee Maker Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes...