Original drive has gone south. When looking for a replacement drive, I wonder of the size limitation of the BIOS . Would anyone have an answer, or a pointer in the right direction? Any suggestions? TIA

Can anyone give me a hint on how to remove the battery in a Compaq Presario 1800 notebook computer? I can see where it is on the right side edge near the front but I cannot se how to release it from the case. Thanks

I am looking to upgrade my memory on a Presario 1800 notebook. Anyone know of a good online source? Also, I have never installed memory myself- should I do it or pay someone? I assume it is fairly easy. I was searching for a online tutorial but could not find one any help is appreciated. --

I've just been handed down my son's Compaq Presario 1800 laptop. (I bought him a replacement.) This Presario has never been able to tap into our home network for printing or file sharing (since I installed Win XPPro on it summer 2002. However it can use DSL through our router. This last week I...

Hi, I have Compaq Presario 1800T laptop - when I unplug the power cable, the laptop goes off. The battery symbol always says the battery is recharging. I'm unsure if the problem is with the battery or the laptop. Thought I'd ask if anyone had the same problem before I shell out the $ for a new...

Anyone have a copy of the latest BIOS or any infoo? The one available on the Compaq site won't update on my computer. get: PhoenixPlash Error "File does not conform to same BIOS part number Press any key to reboot I suspect file on Compaq is the wrong file. I've contacted Tech Suppor

DEJ57 Wrote: Ah, something for me to still comment about.....here's my "infoo"... You didn't ask, but I have some advice for you. Don't do a BIOS flas of any type unless you have an over whelming need for a fix that the BIO update states it fixes. If the BIOS update flash fails, it...

I was given a presario 1800T with no documentation and a bad battery. The new battery is on it's way but if anyone has the user guide on pdf or know where to download it I'd appreciate. I got the service manual from HP already. I would just like the original user guide if possible. Thanks. DH

I've gotten a Presario 1810 P2/300Mhz Laptop hand me down from someone. It originally came with Win98. I have installed Win2K which runs fine. I know about the Win2K restart problem that this particular model has with Win2K as well as WinXP and other newer OS. I am wondering if anyone found a fix...

In the 2 months I've had this laptop, I've NEVER heard of seen the little fan (located on the side of the upper left corner of the keyboard) run. The keyboard gets fairly warm, but even after using the laptop for an hour or so, the fan still hasn't kicked in. I did try poking it with a...

a few months ago, I bought a used Presario 1925 laptop, with the detachable DVD/floppy drive wedge. Other than the battery only giving about 5 minutes of operating time, and the DVD only playing about 10-15 minutes before it starts skipping and finally locks up, I've been pleased with it, and...

Hello! Recently my laptop's left hinge has broken off the rest of the laptop, and I'd like to repair it myself if possible. I have already purchased new hinges, but I can't seem to find a guide on replacing hinges for this model...I was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction?...

Greetings! I am trying to make a Presario 2100 to see a floppy drive, but using Windows XP, somehow, it can't find it. Any ideas? I am trying to upgrade the BIOS, but somehow, the plug and play system is not seeing. Thanks, jos=E9

The 'power connector' of my laptop (Compaq Presario 2100US) is broken off inside the case. The male jack that you plug the power supply into in the back of the machine is now inside the machine broken off the motherboard. So there is not way to recharge the battery or get any kind of power. I...

Hello I have a Compaq Presario 2100 (2126EA). When I turn the laptop on (with external power on), the fan starts up , cdrom spins 1-2 sec.. The power button is lighting blue. After three sec. the I/O led is blinking, like the laptop is in sleep-mode, the fan is off. Nothing happes on the screen. ...

Hiya Anyone know if the modem on a US imported Presario will work in the UK ? Regards Trev

Hi, The problem with the LCD on my Presario 2100 is that it has a lot of green color. Apparently my display can’t show some color(s) and instead it’s showing green. It’s not like the display has stable patches that are green or green pixel/lines. As the picture on the display moves the green parts...

Hello All: I have a 1 year old Presario 2135US laptop. It shipped with XP home. After 3 months the registry got trashed and had to reinstall windows. Three months later same thing. I switched to XP pro and have had the same problems. I just finished doing my 4th full windows install and I'm...

Hello everyone, This is my problem: 1. DC power jack broken (this one is pretty explanatory). 2. LCD screen is dark Even at the maximum brightness and contrast the LCD screen is darker compared to other laptops (like my R3000). If you compare the white color of the screen and any white paper –...

Following the great post on the original HTFC bb forum on the presario 2100's common DC Power Jack fault i managed to completely dismantle my wifes laptop to find that as with most people the middle pin from the jack was loose. I cleaned 2 of the pins up and resoldered them and reassembled...