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Cracking Open the Compaq Presario V2000 Laptop
The Compaq Presario is among the most-common model of laptop. Historically one of the best-selling computer brands, the Presario appears in businesses, homes and organizations everywhere. Just what's under the hood of one of these ubiquitous laptops? Erik Eckel cracks one open to find out. by Erik Eckel
Tags: compaq presario laptop, cracking open, product photos, Compaq Presario, Laptop Computer, Compaq Computer Corp., Desktops, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Erik Eckel
Image galleries 2008-05-05
Compaq Presario V4000 laptop HDD replacement.
Hi guys,I have a Presario Intel Mobile processor laptop with a Fujitsu MHT2080AT 80 GB HDD. I have a feeling that the HDD is going out and I want to get a bigger HDD.Can anyone suggest whats the biggest compatible HDD i can get?Thanks a lot..
Tags: rajkoona@..., Compaq Computer Corp., hard drive, Compaq Presario, laptop computer
Discussion threads 2007-11-01
N osound after installing XP on Compaq Presario C500T
I had vista and everything was working fine. Re-imaged and installed XP and not getting any sound.Please help.
Tags: rbmnn18@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-10-31
Out of Memory When Installing Wiindows Enterprise Server 2003
I am trying to install Windows Enterprise server 2003 on a Compaq Presario 5304. With 512 MB RAM I get an error Out of memory or you may have a disk with corrupt files. at the point where it is supposed to format a newly created 4GB partition on an...
Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, INTERNET, awatt26@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Presario 5304, Compaq Computer Corp., memory
Discussion threads 2007-09-26
Compaq Presario
Hi, I have compaq desktop.Once when I started it at first the monitor is not displaying anf then I switched off the UPs directly after when I started the Ups and start up the CPu at that time the UPs light is becomes ups and down and the...
Tags: Monitors & displays, dharmendra12282@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-09-17
Compaq Presario 900 Notebook
I am going to add an additional 512mg of memory and I am unable to figure out how to open the notebook up to do this. Crucial shows the keyboard coming off. Is this how I get inside, and how do I get the keyboard off?Thanksneed more model...
Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, chesshaus@..., notebook, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp., notebook computer, PC
Discussion threads 2007-09-06
Compaq Presario V2000 Dead? (Won't power up)
My 18 month old V2403NR (V2000 series) abruptly powered off during use this morning. This is the first time that it's done anything like this. It wasn't a gradual powering down, but an abrupt shutoff, similar to that of pulling the battery (w/no AC cord plugged in).After coming across the...
Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, Desktops, Compaq Computer Corp., thallarsen@..., notebook, Compaq Presario
Discussion threads 2007-09-07
Compaq Presario V2000 Dead? (Won't power up)
My 18 month old V2403NR (V2000 series) abruptly powered off during use this morning. This is the first time that it's done anything like this. It wasn't a gradual powering down, but an abrupt shutoff, similar to that of pulling the battery (w/no AC cord plugged in).After coming across the...
Tags: Notebooks, Engineering, Desktops, Compaq Computer Corp., thallarsen@..., notebook, Compaq Presario
Discussion threads 2007-09-07
Compaq Presario V2000 Power Cord under rated
I will start off with the fact that I’m not the “techy” in the family, that would be my husband. I am however the research queen of our home. After reading all the posts in this forum, about the Compaq V2000, I’m finding some interesting facts that I...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Compaq Presario, Stay Curious, computer, brick, Compaq Computer Corp., husband, computer battery
Discussion threads 2007-09-05
Compaq presario 1500 won't start
I have compaq 1500. Recently it got a problem when the system starts to boot. Actually there is power to the systemI can see the green light but there is nothing on the screen.The fan works. Sometimes one in hundred it starts then stops. Could any body help me with...
Tags: Monitors & displays, Corporate communications, Desktops, binyam11@..., monitor, Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq Presario
Discussion threads 2007-09-01
COMPAQ PRESARIO MAJOR PROBLEM , PLEASE HELP
HelloI bought this Compaq Presario 1500 off ebay with problems it freezes when touched, hmmm... so i figured ok thats just a hard drive problem I recieved it from UPS and changed the hard drive installed Win Xp and entered the desktop everythings fine I lift the darn thing off...
Tags: Memory, Notebooks, Desktops, bloodhoundgfx@..., RAM, laptop computer, hard drive, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-08-23
I can't instal Xp on Compaq Presario pkgd V6254EA with Vista
Hello there,I bought a new Compaq presario "V6254EA" laptop recently and it comes with windows vista but i don't like vista because its not compatible with a lots of games and some other softwares.After i week ago then i decided to try dual boot with my system and install XP...
Tags: Desktops, ahmed_g8@..., hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP, Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq Presario, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2007-08-19
Compaq Presario V2000 No Display on LCD on start up
I wanted to check if my laptop had an extra slot for the Memory RAM beneath the already existing RAM which was shown on opening the case.After confirming the second slot i replaced the first slot with the same RAM and switched on the system to see that there was...
Tags: Memory, doc_nishy@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-08-15
Compaq Presario V2000 No Display on LCD on start up
I wanted to check if my laptop had an extra slot for the Memory RAM beneath the already existing RAM which was shown on opening the case.After confirming the second slot i replaced the first slot with the same RAM and switched on the system to see that there was...
Tags: Memory, doc_nishy@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-08-15
Compaq Presario V2000 No Display on LCD on start up
I wanted to check if my laptop had an extra slot for the Memory RAM beneath the already existing RAM which was shown on opening the case.After confirming the second slot i replaced the first slot with the same RAM and switched on the system to see that there was...
Tags: Memory, doc_nishy@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-08-15
Compaq Presario V2000 No Display on LCD on start up
I wanted to check if my laptop had an extra slot for the Memory RAM beneath the already existing RAM which was shown on opening the case.After confirming the second slot i replaced the first slot with the same RAM and switched on the system to see that there was...
Tags: Memory, doc_nishy@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-08-15
CMOS/RTC Battery for Presario 2500 Laptops
Before I take my Presario 2545US laptop apart to replace the CMOS battery I would like to have the replacement battery on hand. Does anyone know the replacement battery designation type number for the CMOS/RTC battery?My motherboard is #326682-001 which is used on at least 40 different models of HP...
Tags: Desktops, laptop computer, battery, jwestern4@..., Compaq Presario, HP Pavilion
Discussion threads 2007-08-03
Compaq Presario 7470 start up
A few days ago, my pc stopped going online. I checked out the network adapter and it said one wasn't installed. I removed it from the device manager and ever since then when I try to turn it on, the green light on the tower comes on, but the monitor...
Tags: Desktops, NETWORKING, countessprax@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-08-03
Compaq Presario has suddenly gotten sluggish
I have a Compaq Presario R3240US which is 3 years old. It runs XP Home, has 512mb RAM, and a 60 Gig Hard Drive. The processor is AMD Athlon 64 3200. It takes now about 5 mins. to boot up, and Windows IE7 often freezes. It is a computer I...
Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows XP, Processors, maharris1957@..., Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-07-31
Presario R3000 Laptop Screen Dims
I have a Compaq Presario R3000 and the screen occasionally dims so dark that you can only see the screen if you have a bright light shining against it. Usually if I shut the laptop off for a couple hours it will work properly again, only to repeat the...
Tags: Desktops, stonecold99@..., Compaq Presario
Discussion threads 2007-07-19


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