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Fix That Cellphone Yourself

Retailers online sites give free advice on misbehaving gizmos

-challenged? If the manufacturer of your acting-up gizmo doesn't have a free hotline, consider these no-cost options before paying for expert advice: See also: Members of and can get free, over-the-phone tech support for any television, computer, camera, digital music player or select other device purchased at the chains' stores or websites. Photo by Grant Symon/Getty Images Members of Sam's Club and Costco can get free tech support over the phone. You bought elsewhere? For problems with your computer, and offer online forums with solutions to common conundrums. You can post your own questions for response later from a volunteer specialist. The Geek Squad website offers gratis tutorials on troubleshooting and do-it-yourself fix-it advice on computers, music players and other devices.

And, of course, there's always the manufacturer's website, which may post product manuals and FAQs about common service issues. are also available at , Manuals Online, Free Service Manuals and Users Manual Guide. Sid Kirchheimer writes about consumer and health issues.

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