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Presario 5555 by Tzuraster
Hi, I've recently been geetting a strange clicking sound from my 4 year-old Presario (like something switching on and off -- much like the sound you get coming out of standby mode). I'm pretty familiar with the noises it makes, and this is new and ominous. :-) Anyone got any...
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March 5th 05 07:53 PM
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SDRAM by Kevin Childers
Try www.crucial.com or www.kingston.com KC From: "Sam" Subject: SDRAM Date: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 12:39 PM anyone know a good source for cheap RAM. I am looking for 2each 128M sticks, P/N 323013-001. for my old 5700T which I am rebuilding/upgrading.
December 21st 04 08:58 PM
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Armada 1590 locks on restart after loading Win98 by [email protected]
Hi, I have hit a wall. I wiped the drive and reloaded win98. The load goes alright, but on the restart for the final set-up the machine locks. I can load in safe mode, but cannot find anything. I have tried this several times. I even went back and started with a win95 load, which worked fine. ...
February 11th 06 05:47 AM
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Why Get a Video Card? by Von Fourche
I've been looking at the computers on the Compaq and Dell web sites more and more. Also been looking at the computers being sold on amazon.com. I've been looking at new computers for the last six months. Once I upgrade to DSL I would like to take my main computer (my Compaq Presario) and...
May 16th 05 04:58 PM
by Quaoar Go to last post
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Presario S5000V w/upside down video by TJ
I am trying to provide some long distance help for an my aunt with a Presario S5000V. She told me that her video has recently started to show upside down. I walked her through a few t/s procedures, but before I have her try to reload drivers (or drive the 200+ miles to do it for her) I wanted to...
November 2nd 05 03:32 AM
by leslieclark Go to last post
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Presario 6000CL by Joe G
Having problems with the computer freezing. I talk with tech support, and they tell me to check in the BIOS for the CPU temp, I do and it is always in the mid 50;s C. The CPU fan is running but the system fan registers at 0 RPM. Tech support tells me to turn off the system and take it in...
May 17th 04 08:21 PM
by Quaoar Go to last post
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7PLM11 Troubleshooting Help by RD
Does anyone have one of these vintage Presario's currently running? I have one that will not post. I have run through the options of taking all the cards out, swapping ram, checking the power supply, etc..and am now suspecting either the CPU (Athlon 900MHZ) or the motherboard. I would like to...
April 20th 06 02:42 AM
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Presario 2701ea Boot problem by Ben Squires
Hi, I've been given a Presario 2701 notebook to mend, but I'm stumped. The history is this - HDD was noisy so was replaced - when it was changed the 'engineer' couldn't re-install XP so he installed ME. Now when the machine is booted with the mains lead attached it hangs on the 'Compaq' screen....
August 30th 03 07:35 PM
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can't get an operating system on the computer by Harry
I have a compaq deskpro ep/sb series which is a pentium 2 350 and I was wondering how to find out the model number and also I can't get a operating system to load properly, can anyone help thanks
April 26th 06 11:30 AM
by thomas rush Go to last post
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strange behavior logging in to user profile by Brian Gotjunk
Occasionally I have a problem logging onto a user profile when I have just logged out of another profile. The system will either freeze on the login screen, or will bring up the background but no icons. I have to turn the computer off and back on. It only happens when I am logging off 1 profile...
March 31st 05 03:26 AM
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Deskpro SFF 600p by Patty
I have an older Deskpro SFF system. Model #ENS/P600/13b/9/64c. It uses the Intel 810e chipset. BIOS ROM is 686J1 v2.10. I'm wondering what is the largest hard drive it can use? Currently it has a Seagate 13GB HD. Is it subject to the 32GB limit? Does anyone know? Thanks much. Patty
February 10th 06 07:51 PM
by JSG Go to last post
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Presario 5282 upgrade? by LULU
I have a Compaq Presario 5282 Desktop that has a AMD K6-2, 450MHz processor currently installed. I'm trying to upgrade to a faster CPU. I have 384 megs of RAM. What are my options? I'd like to speed it up a couple notches so that I can utilize the computer for a basic audio recording studio. ...
September 5th 05 07:03 PM
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New Hard Drive for a Presario 4824 by PhoneMatt
I am adding a 20G Maxtor drive to a 4824 (rev A). I have installed it, the bios recognizes it, but the machine won't boot. (It is booting from the original hard drive. The machine gives the Compaq splash screen, then says "OS Loading", then hangs.) The old drive is set as the master, the new drive...
April 25th 05 12:54 AM
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Opinion on Compaq Presario Media Center C306US by dave
These are on sale for a pretty good price and would like an opinion. Is it worth it or should I wait for a Dell to go on sale. BTW I need one pretty quick as my desktop has gone TU. Thanks Dave
November 14th 06 12:27 AM
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Presario 7360 standard atx power supply? by [email protected]
I found a presario 7360 (Via Chipset, K6-2 500)on the street, but it does not have a power supply. I notice that it may use micro power supply. i want to move the board to another case and the motherboard does fit a standard 20 pin atx connector. My question is Does a standard atx power supply...
February 4th 05 11:38 PM
by Ben Myers Go to last post
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presario 4620 by kns
Hallo, does anyone knows how to install win98 an a presario 4620 machine. Is it a special version or is any win98 cd good. I don't have any drivers for the presario :( I had to format the machine and can't install windows. PC stops as windows copy the installfiles. Thx for any reply
August 24th 03 02:18 AM
by HH Go to last post
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Presario 1693 pcmcia not working by Hawk
I upgraded a Compaq Presario 1693 to Windows 98. Now the pcmcia slot doesn't recognize the network card. Anyone know how I can fix this? I've been unable to find any info on Compaq's site. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1...
January 15th 04 06:03 PM
by Quaoar Go to last post
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Cannot Use Laptop Computer On My Lap?!?! by Richard Kaplan
I called Compaq technical service today regarding a recurring problem with the A/C adapter connection on my Presario 2100. I spoke with a manager since this is a recurring problem, and he concluded that my problem is that I am using the computer on my lap, which "obviously" is inappropriate due to...
January 6th 04 01:30 AM
by Whelan Go to last post
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Help Revive my Dead Presario 4814 by gdkucera
The kids' Compaq Presario 4814 has no power. When I plug the box into the wall outlet the fan turns for about 3 seconds then stops. I'm wondering if it may be the power supply. Anything else I should consider before spending $71 for a new power supply?
September 19th 03 07:45 PM
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Armada 4110 Hangs? by Praxis
Hi, This battered and valiant little machine has become something of a personal project/challenge so bear with me. Obviously stored for a very long time not connected to battery, with no hard drive. It has expansion base.
August 2nd 03 04:17 PM
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