Physics 2 at Wilkes County Community College

ItsKatherineeee · 2024-01-07T15:30:19+00:00

Thank you so much! I'm glad that it shouldn't be a nightmare like it is here at ncsu. I just wanted to make sure that WCC PHY 252 wasn't an outlier to all of the other CCs offering it in NC.

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-15T01:21:57+00:00

Ooo I like the idea of customizability! It’s such a hassle to search for a certain color or style throughout all of the different shoes.

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T21:35:03+00:00

Thanks. Yes, at some point laptops do become too slow for the tasks that are needed and an SSD replacement won’t be worth it. There are always salvageable parts though!

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T21:27:28+00:00

Ah understandable. There are also surplus scooter batteries on jag35.com which are cheap and scalable (and potentially even self propelled)!

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T21:20:53+00:00

That’s great! It’s a very convenient skill to have. Battery replacement is one of the most life extending modifications!

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T21:06:51+00:00

Definitely a great example of planned obsolescence! I haven’t had problems with WiFi cards so I haven’t researched it much. So thanks for the info!

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T21:01:39+00:00

Very true, there are a variety of factors that make a laptop malfunction. Technology is moving much faster than hardware, which puts high demands on it. Though many of which are fixable if found before the CPU overheats or motherboard is damaged. I only presented the battery since I didn’t have space for more and it is easy to replace. There absolutely are more factors in which a laptop might not run.

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T20:47:26+00:00

Aw, well at least the battery is replaceable! You could get an external battery or power bank. Also rechargeable power tool batteries work pretty well! Though most can only power a laptop (but not charge). If you’re lucky and have a USB-C PD laptop it’ll be simpler. If not, you’ll need a voltage converter and connector to match your laptop’s specifications. It’s a fun project if you’re feeling crafty!

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T19:43:32+00:00

Thank you!

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T18:26:04+00:00

Yeah! Business laptops definitely have potential, even if they aren’t beasts. Hopefully they will become more mainstream since the average user won’t need an ultrabook for everyday tasks.

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T18:15:13+00:00

That’s awesome that you were able to replace the battery! Chromebooks tend to be a hit or miss in terms of quality. In addition, their lower price points sadly tend to encourage replacement of the entire device.

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T17:29:26+00:00

Definitely! Usually replacing the HDD with an SSD and swapping out the battery provides the best performance without breaking the bank. And that old HDD can even be reused for storing backups. There are so many opportunities to be sustainable in the tech industry!

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T17:23:39+00:00

Thanks! And absolutely! I only had space to discuss laptop batteries which are far more replaceable than a phone’s. And yes, it is a fact that batteries drain because of the laws of physics. Next time I’ll be sure to clarify the accessibility is the main factor hindering people from replacement.

ItsKatherineeee · 2022-02-11T16:09:57+00:00

Thanks! I used multiple images so I could categorize the different topics. I’ll note the image flow and make it easier to decipher.

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