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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Defiance II not charging

    I have a Defiance II (i6700HQ/980M) from December last year. Today the battery stopped charging. It shows as "3% available (plugged in, charging)" but it's not actually charging - it stays at 3% no matter how long it's plugged in. If I unplug it, the computer shuts down (but in a controlled...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Defiance II - failing CPU fan

    The CPU fan in my Defiance II (bought Dec 2015) appears to be failing - it's producing vibration at medium and high RPMs and the airflow seems to be lower than when it was new (although still sufficient for cooling). This is after opening up the case to clean out dust and check for obstructions...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Windows 7 on Defiance II?

    The pre-purchase info page says that Windows 7 is not supported and that drivers might not work. Does anyone know if that means there are likely to be any actual problems or if it's just a "it'll probably work but not our problem if it doesn't" disclaimer? (I'll be getting a 980M)
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Questions about Defiance II: drivers and HDD replacement

    I'm considering buying a Defiance II 15". Two questions: * I have a spare copy of Windows, so I'd like to buy it with no OS and install my own. How is the situation with drivers? Will I get them on a disc or can I download them somewhere as a package specifically for this laptop? I would hate...
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