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    switching to external monitor ASAP so get into bios screen on compaq cq58 with broken screen

    i have a compaq cq58 laptop with broken screen. How do i switch straight away to external monitor so i can have access to bios options for boot order etc. The manuals say f4 but that only works when its get to windows login , giving the impression that it a software option to switch from...
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    Laptop specs met for games but games are still lagging

    my laptop is a Compaq presario CQ60-410US. Its a old laptop probably around six seven years but it works fine. Because its old, I don't play the newer total war games like Attila or Rome 2, I play medieval 2 and empire. Right now Medieval 2 and Star wars the empire strikes back is on it. When I...
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    is it possible to replace my ide HDD with CF

    ok so i have an old laptop its a compaq armada with a 3gig ide drive i have an 8gig udma compact flash card sitting around and figured id see if i could use it as a hard drive in my old windows 98 se laptop? is this possible if so how do i do this im sure i need some sort of an adapter my...
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    laptop makes what sounds like a clicking noise

    ok so i have an old COMPAQ ARMADA 5200DM that my uncle gave me for free as an xmas gift because i love to tinker with old computers. it has a floppy drive a cd drive and a 3 gig HDD ide with windows 98se on it. powers on fine loads the os ok but i hear a clicking noise from time to time. dont...
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    Compaq CQ60-202EL ...big old problem

    Hi guys,first i want to excuse my english. Second ,i have a biiigggg old problem: Device : HP Compaq CQ60-202EL (an old boy) ,with 2x1GB DDR2 667,120GB HDD, AMD Turion X2 RM-70(upgraded from Sempron SI-42),mobo Wistron 303c,bios upgraded to F.54, Windows 10(tryed Win7 Home ,Win7 Pro) Problem...
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    Reviving old Compaq 6720s

    I found my old laptop lying around and the poor thing it's having some serious speed issues. I want to upgrade any parts I can (and buy a new battery) but I don't know where to start. I found reading around that there are some models can have a better CPU and that the RAM can be upgraded at...
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    Laptop Screen Compatibility

    Hello there i want to replace my laptop screen and i want to know what things i must check to find a compatible screen. My laptop is an HP Compaq 6730s that it has an 15.4 ccfl 30 pin wxga screen. And i want to know, is all other 15.4 ccfl 30 pin wxga screens compatibles?
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    Compaq CQ56 takes forever to boot

    So i want to help my friend get his lap to work, but it takes forever to boot, i turn the laptop on and then it says Press ESC to startup, i press ESC and then it takes about 8 minutes to get me to the windows screen or anything even the BIOS menu, i actually made a format to the HDD and clean...
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    can i upgrade/add a new graphics card on a Compaq Notebook - 15-s108na (ENERGY STAR)

    hi is anyone able to tell me if i can change/upgrade an intel HD ready graphics card on a Compaq Notebook - 15-s108na (ENERGY STAR) laptop? im having problems with low fps in games and i'm curious as to wether the graphics card is the issue?
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    Decapitated laptop (HP Compaq NX6125) Can't start X in Linux

    I had a laptop (HP Compaq NX6125, with 1.5GB RAM) that ran Ubuntu fine. Then the screen died, so I took out the screen and held down the screen close nub with some sticky tape, and connected the VGA output to a TV, deciding I'd use it as a media centre. Using the VGA out worked fine before. I...
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    Compaq Presario CQ56 Won't Boot

    I have a Compaq Presario CQ56 that a customer brought in, first there was no sign of power to the screen, I did some troubleshooting and decided to reflow it. Now, the screen comes on, but shows nothing but a black screen, no caps lock blinking, and wireless card light is solid orange. I've...
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    While installing windows 8 It says media driver is missing in compaq presario cq40.plzz help

    Plz help i soon as possible. i m new to all this
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    Compaq Presario CQ41-203TX stucks at boot screen after modded bios setting change

    Hello, I have a Compq Presario CQ41-203TX with inysdeH20 version F.0F bios. I installed modded bios found in bios-mods.com for advanced setting. And carelessly configured wrong hardware configuration. Now my laptop stucks in boot screen. If I try to enter my bios, only blank screen appears. I...
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    Upgrade my cpu

    Hey everyone I'm trying to upgrade my laptop. I have a Compaq Presario cq62, the cpu unit is a AMD V120 with Champlain 45nm Technology in it. does anyone know if I can upgrade to a dual core or a quad core Processor.
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    black screen help

    my compaq laptop has a black screen but the power button on
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    Windows 8.1, 64bit safe to run on HP Compaq 615?

    hey everyone, So i have a HP Compaq 615 which had windows xp 32bit installed on it. ive managed to install windows 7 ultimate 32 bit and it ran like a dream, now ive gone and installed windows 8.1 pro 64bit which im not 100% if i should have or not but im typing this now with it...palms are a...
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    Bios password removal

    Hey, Anyone know how to remove hp compaq 6720s bios password? I tried few things including the one in manual ( removing cmos battery and dissassemblying everything before that, then after reassembly booting without battery from AC) Didnt work, then i tried starting without cmos and only with...
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    LAPTOP PROCESSOR Change

    I HAVE 6 YEAR OLD COMPAQ INTEL CORE 2 DUO T 5870.CAN I UPGRADE THIS PROCESSOR ???
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    HP Compaq 15-s008TU Notebook

    hey guys i am planning to buy the HP Compaq 15-s008TU Notebook but i want to upgrade it to an ssd so i want to know can i put an ssd in this laptop will it support it and which sata does this motherboard have SATA II or SATA III and also does it have AHCI i managed to find out the chipset on...
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    HP Compaq 15-s104TX v/s HP 15-r007TX Notebook

    I was just wondering that what is the difference between these two laptops. 1. HP Compaq 15-s104TX Notebook (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 1TB/ Free DOS/ 2GB Graph) (K8T88PA)...
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    Black screen and no cursor

    I turn on laptop(model: compaq CQ45) i use wirless mouse since taptouch not orking. eveything was fine but cursor freezes . I waited but Still freeze. Then i press "Fn" on the keyboard, i dn't know why I did that. Worse thing happene, screen turn black and no sign of cursor. Please help.
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    Compaq 615 Screen Black

    I have a Compaq 615 laptop and my screen stays black when I switch it on. The fans do come on and prior to this the laptop should switch have overheating problem...What is the cause of this?
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    Pluged in not charging?

    Compaq 6510b, charging issue. Windows says " 0% available (plugged in, not charging).' Now If I remove the power cord from the laptop and plug it back in windows says says "plugged in, charging" but after 20ses it says "plugged in, not charging" my guess is the battery.
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    Intel i5 (with no dedicated graphic card) vs Intel i3 (with 2gb dedicated graphics)

    There are two laptops HP Compaq 15-s105TU Notebook (4th Gen Ci5/ 4GB/ 1TB/ Free DOS) (K8T61PA) http://www.flipkart.com/hp-compaq-15-s105tu-notebook-4th-gen-ci5-4gb-1tb-free-dos-k8t61pa/p/itmefwzfmgwxrf2c AND HP Compaq 15-s103TX Notebook (4th Gen Ci3/ 4GB/ 1TB/ Free DOS/ 2GB Graph) (K8T82PA)...
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    Clean out my Compaq lap top like new

    Compaq lap top recovery
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    HP Compaq 610 RAM timings

    I have recently installed an additional 2gb stick of ram into my HP compaq 610 (bringing it up to 4gb total) and noticed on "speccy" that my memory is running at 332.7mhz instead of 400mhz. Is this normal otherwise how can I speed it up as there are no settings in the BIOS for this? The laptop...
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    HP Compaq Presario V3700 LED Power Indicator blinks constantly

    Hi, I have HP Compaq Presario V3700 V3908TU. Battery was lost on accident 4 years ago. Since that I used power directly from adapter. Last night I turn on my laptop. But windows won't start. It stops right before win logo shown up like usually. I notice that the LED power indicator blink...
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    help needed please

    I have a compaq laptop, I have tried all the tips given but my laptop screen stills stay black, thr power button is lit as well as caps lock and wireless button
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    I have a compaq presario cq56 computer and i cant log in plz help

    Virus on my computer won't let me log in.I shows a repair startup but doesn't do anything else.
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    I have a compaq laptop power comes on but screen is black n caps lock blinking

    I have a compaq laptop power comes on but screen stays black and caps lock blinks
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    compaq v6131eu max memory

    hi, I have an old laptop v6131eu with 1gb ddr2 pc5300 (2x512mb) and i have 2x2gb ddr2. The max memory supported by compaq is 2gb. Can I install one module of 2gb or I must use 2x1gb ?
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    HP Compaq nx7400 LCD model?

    Hi, I can not very well English, but I'll try to describe my problem the best. I have a laptop HP Compaq nx7400 with a defective screen (about half of the screen is black and if you rotate the display to the propeller works). I decided that replacing the display will solve this problem. The...
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    Laptop not turning on

    Hello, My laptop has stopped working. Liquid (water) spilled on it which resulted to it not turning on afterwards. However when I put the charger in, the charging light comes on. The charging light is orange but shortly changes to blue afterwards meaning that the laptop is fully charged. But...
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    What to do with a dead old laptop (HP compaq nx6125)

    Just realised i have an old HP compaq with a dead motherboard that is just collecting dust in a corner. Was wondering what are some interesting things that i could do with this ? :P The screen should be working and the other components aswell, i could sell it for parts (Ram, cpu etc ?) but...
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    I need to do a factory reset to my laptop I have a Compaq window 7 how do I that

    I need yo factory reset my laptop I have a Compaq window7 how will I do that
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    Replaced cracked screen, now 3 weeks later it's glitching!

    As the title suggests, 3 weeks ago I replaced the broken screen of my friend's Compaq laptop after her son stood on the screen. Today she let me know the screen has started glitching. The glitches change on the screen when the laptop is moved, either around the room while being carried or when...
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    Laptop back light issue with angle of base

    I've got a Compaq 515 that is practically new (imaged once and thrown on a shelf). I just pulled it out to throw Ubuntu on it for my kid, and it's got this weird glitch with the backlight going off that I've never seen before. *The screen angle does NOT cause it to go out. *Moving the...
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    Windows XP on Compaq Presario CQ56.

    Hello everyone! I just want to ask, is it posible to install Windows XP on Compaq Presario CQ56? It should be X16-96072 or 5840378-001. I got Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD, I made my system boot from CD/DVD drive, installation got at half, and, blue screen. Any suggestions?
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    How much is my 10 years old laptop

    I have a HP compaq nx900 that comes with windows xp and microsoft office. It works well, just a bit slow, due to age. I'm looking at selling it as I, sadly, no longer use it. How much should I ask for? Thanks for your help!
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    Compaq 8510p shows black vertical stripe

    Hello, my laptop an HP Compaq 8510p shows a vertical black stripe, it appears white in windows. I tested a HD TV by connecting over HDMI and it works. I bumped the screen short but not strong (the laptop had been falling down few years ago but I never had problems) Does anyone have a solution...
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    i am able to use webcam on skype but i cant access my camera to get phhotos. am using a compaq presario cq56

    my laptop is a compaq presario cq56. I have been trying to access my camera but canno find it. I am able to to use webcam on skype properly and i can see the camera ontop of my laptop screen. How do i find my camera?
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    photos in laptop

    Hi, my problem is that somehow I have turned all the photos(700 odd) stored in my Compaq Presario CQ58 laptop upside down+ besides doing one at a time (gulp) I am unable to correct them,any ideas please? Thanks Alan Ridley
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    Can I use this screen to replace this broken one?

    So I have two laptop: An hp 2000 - bf69WM and a P Compaq CQ58 - bf9WM. The 2000 one has some issues with the screen, it is cracked internally. The Compaq one works perfectly but is not as fast as the 2000 one, so I was wondering if I could take the screen from the Compaq one and put it in the...
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    how do i restore a compaq laptop to factory settings

    I need to restore my laptop to factory settings
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    hi ineed bios bin file for hp compaq cq 58

    hi ineed bios bin file for hp compaq cq 58 COMPAQ CQ58-350SX PRODUCT\D2X97EA#A2N SERILE\5CB310257D AMD
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    my computer keeps randomly shutting down before I can do anything. thought it was the power supply. it was not. any suggestion

    It is a Compaq cq5110f desktop
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    am looking for a low budget laptop on which i can play gta 5

    Can i run it on hp compaq SOO5TX which has nvidia gt 820m 2gb gpu Can i? If i can't suggest a laptop under budget which is compatible for gta 5
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    hi . ineed diagram schematic for compaq cq58

    hi . ineed diagram schematic for compaq cq58
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    Awful loud static noise from Compaq speakers

    So my girlfriend has this Compaq Presario CQ57 running Windows 7, and about a year ago it started making a loud and awful crackling/static noise whenever it starts up and then whenever she wants to listen to anything. Anybody have any idea how I'd fix this? I'm a Mac user, and often make my own...
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    HP Comapq charger keeps disconnecting

    Hi, I have an old laptop Presario CQ71 and I'm struggling with a weird problem , two days ago i was using the laptop and suddenly it lost power , it happened few times i thought the problem was from a damaged cable because when i moved the cable around the power returns, this time the charger...
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    My laptop won't connect to my new home wifi.

    Hello. My laptop won't connect properly to my new home wifi. It connected to my old wifi just fine. I also use my Note 3 as a hotspot at work, and my laptop connects to that normally also. I have an HP Compaq Presario A940NR laptop. My lappy will connect to my wifi, but it says "unidentified"...
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    Would i be able to upgrade a laptop perferably a compaq presario cq57

    I've been wondering if i could upgradr my laptop from its memory and processor but before i could i want to know if i could. Thank you in future refrences.
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    compaq presario cq42 display problem

    hi , i have compaq presario cq42 laptop. Yesterday this laptop fall down from bed. after that red color screen will come in laptop. Some time normal screen will come. Otherwise laptop is working good.. Please help me to resolve this problem and may i know the reason of that problem.
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    Laptop Power supply question.

    So I have this Compaq laptop I am trying to start. The input of the laptop is 18.5v and 3.5a. Will the laptop work if I plug in a 19.5v and 4.62a power supply into it? Or will something terrible happen? Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
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    I replaced the hard drive on my Compaq CQ58 bf9WM model# CNU2352BPP and I need all discs needed for operation as I did not sa

    I had to put a new hard drive in my son's computer and I need every disc required to get it running again as I did NOT download the originals.I looked everywhere and all I can find is recovery disk but I don't know if that is the same as the operation disc and everything I need for the windows...
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    My HP Compaq nx6110 starts up fine, but then restarts.

    My HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook will not read its HDD. The following happens: • HP logo appears when powered on. • Black screen stating Windows wasn't shut down properly with 30 sec. countdown to booting Windows XP • Windows XP begins loading... • Notebook then restarts...
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    Can i Upgrade my laptop processer ?

    I have Hp Compaq presario CQ43 laptop with i3 processer , 4 gb ram , 1 gb AMD graphics Can i upgrade my processer from i3 to i5 ?
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    I wanted to know if I would be able to play The Sims 4 good on my computer?

    So I have been told that my laptop won't play it so I wanted to know if my Acer Compaq desktop computer will play the Sims 4. Please help! .
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    Black screen jobbie

    Hi i have a Compaq Presario laptop and when i turn it on i can here everything working but i have a black screen. I can if i squint just see it but how would i go about sorting it??.