Advent 8465 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 | Mobile Intel Pentium III 650 MHz |
| Memory | 128MB PC133 SDRAM SODIMM (1 memory slot. Max 192MB) * |
| Hard Drive | 12 GB Hitachi |
| CD Drive | 6 x Toshiba DVD ROM |
| Floppy Drive | 1.44mb 3.5" |
| Screen | 14.1" TFT (Native Res.1024x768) |
| Video Card | S3 Savage/MX 3D 8MB |
| Sound Card | Aureal Vortex |
| Modem | Rockwell SoftK56 |
| Ports | 1x Headphone 1x Mic in 1x Audio In 1x Serial Port 1x Parallel Port 1x Docking Port 1x Modem/LAN port 1x VGA 1x TV Out 1x PS/2 Port 2x USB 1x Kensington Lock Port 2x PC Card (PCMCIA) 1x IrDA |
* 64MB non-removeable. 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
- Recovery CD & Bootdisk
- Microsoft Windows 98 SE CD
- Notebook Utilities and Drivers CD
Items Supplied
- Advent Notebook computer
- Power supply
- UK modem cable
Documentation Supplied
- User manual
- Read This First booklet
- Troubleshooting manual
- Warranty booklet
- Getting started with Microsoft Windows 98SE
- Freeserve document
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/.
The recovery process will restore your computer to its "out of the box" state. This will delete all your personal files. Make sure that you save these to disk before you begin. Once the computer has been recovered you will not be able to retreive these files.
A Bootable Recovery CD is supplied with these machines (some earlier machines are supplied with a bootable floppy disk). To recover the system:-
- Insert the CD (and floppy disk if required) into the appropriate drive.
- Reboot your PC.
- You will be asked if you wish to proceed. Press Y followed by Enter. Note. This procedure will erase all your files, make sure that you save any important files to disk before you begin this procedure.
- The Ghost program will now be load, this takes a little time so be patient.
- You will be presented with another screen asking if you wish to load partition information, press Y at this point at the recovery will begin.
- The recovery is a simple ghost procedure and upon completion you will be asked to remove the bootable recovery CD and floppy disk and restart the computer.
- The computer should now be recovered back to manufacturers defaults.
If the recovery procedure asks for a password at any point then the password is "maximum".
Driver CD
The notebook is supplied with a Utility CD. This can be used to restore corrupt drivers.
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