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Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC. DC power harness wire pin out please?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a definitive answer to this question without knowing the exact model of the Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC. Different models may have different pinouts for the DC power harness. You may need to consult the user manual or contact Compaq/HP support for more information.
Low Virtual Memory problem
For some reason your CPU is not using your RAM for memory. It is going to the .pagesys file, which is a file on your hard drive that holds Virtual Memory. Virtual memory is only used when you run out of RAM. So here are your choices.
You are going to need to buy a copy of Windows XP or whatever operating system you want. Then you try two things: First Format your current hard drive to wipe it clean and reload Windows XP. That should clear up your problem if it is a software issue. If that does not work then it is a bad hard drive (but I don't think it is).
If it is a hardware issue, your hard drive is corrupt, then you will need to install a new hard drive and then partition, format and load WIndows XP. Either one of those options will get you running again.
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My monitor screen is ok for awhile but suddenly
Hi,
you must adjust the display settings in the software program that was being used to change the display setting.
If you have a flat panel LCD monitor, unplug the monitor power cable, wait about 30 seconds, reconnect the cable and then turn on the monitor. This resets the electronics on the monitor.
Make sure the monitor has power - the light on the monitor is on. If the light on the monitor is off, the monitor does not have power. Connect it to a different power outlet.
If the monitor has a detachable video cable, obtain a second monitor cable for testing purposes in case the cable is bad.
follw the another steps-
Replace the monitor power cable.
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Turn on the monitor. If the monitor displays an image, you are done. If the monitor remains blank, continue using these steps.
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Replace the video cable.
Turn on the monitor. If the monitor displays an image, you are done. If the monitor remains blank, continue using these steps.
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If the monitor does not work after replacing the cables, replace or service the monitor
Thanks,
Getting computer to turn on and retrieving old photos from a damaged computer that's in a fire but not burnt the smoke damage has been cleaned up it is a Compaq Presario 5000
Hopefully our Computer Guru Larry Ng will be along soon.
As long as it wasn't oven hot, there should not be that much wrong with it. I have a couple of suggestions.
1. Take the hard drive out and put it into a powered external hard drive enclose that is compatible with your hard drive. Easiest solution, and your old computer SERIOUSLY needs upgrading. Then your Hard Drive contents will be visible on the computer you connect the USB lead to as a separate volume. You will have C:\ with the operating system on, D:\ will be the Optical DVD Drive and E:\ will be the contents of the Compaq.
https://www.newegg.ca/Hard-Drive-Enclosures/SubCategory/ID-92
2. XP is old and a Virus Magnet. You may be able to buy a Windows 7, possibly Win 8 upgrade CD, but usually you need the media disc for the OS already on the computer. Or you can buy a full version, which will allow you to upgrade anything.
3. One more thing you can try is tapping F8 as the computer is booting and see if you can see 'Start Computer with last known best Configuration.
4. Or you can take it to a local Independent computer shop and ask them to recover all your data from the hard drive to USB Memory Stick
As I said, just suggestion until Larry gets here. I am a minor Expert compared to him.
Where to find the CMOS battery in Compaq presario A900
https://youtu.be/aBjjZh-2tDQ?t=320 at the end dead center in a flat socket. can vary by country or by not telling this A900-xyz123 the real model is way longer ,and can differ. it's on the mobo board, the only real question is top of bottom? and how many screws it takes to reach it ,pulled same answer for this, example of one PC, vast sub models.Motherboard For Compaq Presario A900 462317-001 LA-3981P JBW00 JBW00 L06C-MOS OR SEA-MOOSE., RTC COIN CELL,
WHY DOES A RED LIGHT FLASH 4 TIMES THEN SHUTS OFF ON MY HP COMPAQ
Hi:
Here is what I would do...
Turn the PC off and unplug it. Then press the power button to drain any residual power from the motherboard.
1. Remove and reseat the memory module(s). Restart the PC.
2. If removing and reseating the memory module(s) doesn't work, if you have more than one memory module installed, remove all but one, and start the PC.
Test each memory module one at a time, until you find the one that is bad.
If none of that works, check for bulging and leaking capacitors on the motherboard. These may be particularly noticeable around the processor area.
My compaq presari0 v5000 is in sleep mode and will not wake up
The problem's with the video card or the vga cord; the monitor is just reacting to no signal from the graphics card. Check that the pins aren't bent. If they are, you can possibly straighten them once. The second time, they may snap off.
Since the KB just flashes once, it could be the power supply, or the motherboard. If the motherboard has any caps that are swollen on top or leaking, you might need a new motherboard.
I have HTTP Error 403 how can i fix it
By far the most common reason for this error is that directory browsing is forbidden for the Web site. Most Web sites want you to navigate using the URLs in the Web pages for that site. They do not often allow you to browse the file directory structure of the site
Hi i have a cpmpaq presario 5000 was working great
5000 , what is the full model number. never mind its RETIREDits 17 years old, now, wow.... NO OS stated. XP the DEAD OS>?? that>?what internet,? wifi or Ethernet cable.??????here is Ethernet fix.http://pcdied.com/chicken-egg.html
Where i get free movies
you can open torrentz.com and download torrent files of any movie you want
then you require a software called bittorrent to download those files
Compaq presario s5100nx very slow windows xp
1GB of RAM is not enough to run Windows XP and the programs you installed efficiently. Removing unnecessary programs should make more memory available for necessary programs but it will never be fast. Crucial.com is a great resource for memory upgrades but I don't think you should invest in a computer that old with a completely unsecure and unsupported operating system (XP).
I hope this helps.
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