Are there instructions any where for upgrading the hard drive on a Presario 1200 ( the XL106 version)?

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

I had used the screen saver function and then noticed it turning the machine off when unattended for several hours. I took off the screen saver (I was only using the screen saver for about 24 hours, it was a recent decision to use it). I was able to turn it back on the first time after pressing...

hi.. how to clear bad crc error (eror code 622) use parerlel port.. please help me

I am having a boot problem with an old Armada 7800: 1. When I boot, I get the following message: "Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready." If I just hit the Enter key, the system boots normally. But, I can only boot from the hard drive. I cannot...

Hopefully someone can help me. I bought this computer from Wal-Mart about 6 months back and have had nothing but problems. Compaq Presario Model SR1803WM 3.2ghz Celeron Processor 512mb Ram 60Gb Hard drive Cd burner/CdRom No floppy No Windows CD

I have a Compaq Presario 6410NX. I just got a new ProView 19" Monitor for it that requires me to set the resolution to 1440 x 900. The video card in the computer doesn't offer that setting. Is there a way around this without getting a new video card?

I have a Compaq Presario 4640 and I have the original Restore Disk. But I cant read the serial number from the side of the computer. The sticker is slightly torn and I cant read all the numbers. Can someone please provide me with a serial number for the Compaq Presario 4640. It comes with a...

Hi, I have a Compaq Presario 1200 XL110 with standard 6.4GB hard drive that needs replacement due to increasing bad sectors. Is there a relatively painless way to upgrade this notebook to a 20 or 40GB HDD? Any help and info is appreciated. Thanks. Nick BIOS: PhoenixBios 4.0 Release 6.

i have a compaq presario 7478 when i turn it on the compaq screen comes up the after 6 secounds it will restarte iv tryed to use the restore cd that will not work. iv also tryed to get in to bios to solve the problem but it will not let bios come up either. is there any one that knows or have had...

I'm looking for Presario 1200 Maintenance and Repair Manuals. I've looked on the web for them. I can't find them from HP. And I ordered them on Ebay (They never showed up). Can anyone out there direct me to a download site or a reliable supplier? I'd appreciate your help. Thanks Cold_friday

Hi Would appreciate info on upgrading this desktop. 1) Memory looks like 2 slots, up to 1 GB ok. 2) It has a 2w.4 Ghz Celereon. Can't tell if 428 pin. Does anyone have an idea what CPU this board can take? Any other upgrade info, such as adding video card,

I need a serial number for a Compaq Presario 2120 Desktop - not laptop. I have a quick restore CD for the Presario 2120 desktop but I am missing a serial number. Thank you in advanced. -- ---------------------------------------------- Posted with NewsLeecher v3.0 Final

I have two computers on a 4 port (wired) router through a cable modem. The Presario 6420 will not maintain broadband connection if left idle, and sometimes even while surfing. The other system, a homebuilt, never loses connection through the same network. Any suggestions?

A friend has a Compaq Evo desktop computer (circa 2002) that won't boot up. It gives the beep sequence, 1 short, 2 long and also the Num-Lock LED blinks continuously. According to the documentation for this particular computer, these symptoms indicate it's probably something to do with mixing ECC...

I want to upgrade my windows to XP Pro rather than do a system restore which installs XP Home My problem is, the model I have SR1839uk does not have a floppy drive, so how do i install the drivers for the SATA hard drive after I press F6 to install 3rd party drivers. I havent yet tried this...

Hello- My brother just gave me a Compaq Presario 5460 in which I cannot log into Windows. This is a model from 1999, with specs of: AMD 475, 96 MB RAM, 8 GB Hard Drive. Someone had loaded XP into it, but at any rate you cannot activate Windows XP-called Microsoft number & they say Installation...

Hello if somebody can help me I do not have PENTIUM IV COMPAQ PRESARIO the problem is that when treatment to install Windows XP the machine is reinitiated to me not it can I install normal the Windows 98 and when treatment to install programs a little heavy is reinitiated the characteristics again...

I have a presario 6420nx that I am very fond of. It is running the AMD 2200+ 1.8, and I have a 2600+ 2.13 laying around. I wonder, would it be a problem to swap this in? Will there be BIOS or CMOS issues?

Flame on... Well, I just "checked my status" for a PC I bought on Black Friday and guess what: (between the dashes = website info re 'my status' :) ------ Rebate name: "HP Presario Notebook $30 MIR" Tracking ID:KXXZ-0677-xxxx