Uh, the 4118 is a desktop PC. Clearing CMOS, then resetting to defaults on
the desktop might be an option, however.
HH


"Quaoar" wrote in message
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wrote:
Hi, hope someone can help me here...
I recently bought a second hand presario 4118 and everything was fine
for a while now I cant seem to get the thing to work.
When I switch on the main unit I get absolutey nothing... The cd drive
seems to act but apart from that I dont get anything...
It has done his before but I have managaed to resurect it... but it
hasnt been in action for a couple of of days.
has anyone else had this problem, and is it beyond repair.
Any help would be greatly appreciated...

Compaq notebooks have a history of this type of problem. One solution,
from Compaq for the 1200 series (from memory!) is to remove the battery,
remove the AC adapter, hold the power button down for one minute.
Replace the AC adapter only, and try the power button again.

You might also search the Compaq site for all docs relating to your
model.

Q