Advent 8001 Laptop
Can You Help?
If you own one of these laptops can you take a couple of minutes to check the information on this page is correct. If you come across any errors or have any other information that can help fill in the gaps then please email me at info@uktsupport.co.uk.
Many thanks, Matt
Specification
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4-M 1.80 GHz |
| Chipset | Via Notebook chipset |
| Memory | 384MB PC2100 DDR SODIMM (2 memory slots. Max 1GB) * |
| Hard Drive | 40GB Hitachi DK23DA-40 |
| CD Drive | QSI DVD/CDRW SBW-081 Drive |
| Screen | 14.1" TFT (Native Res.1024x768) |
| Video Card | S3 ProSavage DDR (32MB shared) + TV Out |
| Sound Card | Avance AC'97 |
| Modem | SmartLink 56K modem (download drivers) |
| Network Card | VIA Compatible Fast Ethernet Adapter (10/100 Mbps onboard) |
| PC Card | 1x Type I/II |
| Ports | 1x Kensington Lock 3x USB (2x 2.0, 1x 1.1) 1x VGA 1x LAN 1x Modem 1x PC Card slot 1x TV-out 1x Headphone 1x Mic 1x IrDA 1x Mini IEEE 1394 |
| Battery | Lithium Ion. Battery life approx 2hrs |
| Dimensions | 35.3 x 312.5 x 257 (HxWxD in mm) |
| Colour | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7kg |
Note: wireless LAN and GPRS are not available on this model even though they are mentioned in the user manual.
* There is very little official information available on Advent memory upgrades and while I've done my best to make sure this page is accurate I would recommend double-checking before buying. One way is by running a system scanner like the one provided by Crucial Memory (shameless plug for advert below).
Adding RAM is the most cost effective way to boost your computer's performance.
In the Box
Disks Supplied
- Advent 8001 recovery CD PN:70-140415-00 (Drivers and applications CD not the recovery CD)
- Advent CD (Full product recovery CD)
- PowerDVD CD, version 4.0 XP
Items Supplied
- Advent 8001 notebook
- Power supply
- UK mains power cable (Pyramid style)
- UK modem cable
- BT connector
Documentation Supplied
- User manual
- Advent installation and troubleshooting guide
- "Windows XP start here" guide
- Addendums
Recovery
Replacement recovery discs can be ordered from a company called "The Tech Guys". More information is available on their website - http://support.thetechguys.com//recoverymedia/.
A Bootable Recovery CD is supplied with these machines. To recover the system:-
- Insert CD into the drive.
- Reboot the PC.
- A warning message prompting the user to backup data before proceeding.
- Press Y to continue.
- A final warning that all data will be erased is displayed.
- Press Y to continue.
- Finally a message "Remove CD-ROM when prompted" is displayed.
- Press Y to continue.
- The image file will load. Once complete the user is prompted to remove the CD and press CTR + ALT + DEL to restart.
Driver CD
The notebook is supplied with a Utility CD. This can be used to restore corrupt drivers. The folders on the CD contain the following -
- Driver: Drivers for all the hardware.
- Manual: This folder contains individual PDF files for each chapter
- Utility: Flash BIOS Utilities, HDPrepare, QKey
Useful Links
Repairs and Spares
All official service and support is handled by The Tech Guys (http://www.thetechguys.com/), if you laptop is covered under warranty then you need to contact them for repairs.
If your laptop is out of warranty then there are a number of other companies who do either repairs or supply spare parts, here are a selection -
TechnoMart - http://www.techno-mart.co.uk
Advent Spares - http://www.adventspares.co.uk/
DriveMyLaptop (replacement drives) - http://www.drivemylaptop.co.uk
Laptop Solutions - http://www.laptopsolutions.net/index.htm
DAB Solutions - http://www.dab-solutions.co.uk/
Accessories
There are plenty of internet sites that sell power cables, adapters, batteries, etc. for Advent laptops, here are just a selection -
MDS Battery - http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk
LaptopShop - http://www.laptopshop.co.uk
PartMaster - http://www.partmaster.co.uk