The CMOS coin cell is dead,
now BIOS goes mad, and even can not find the HDD to boot.
all do that ,at 7 years old.
the PC mfg date was 2006
so like magic the Coin lasted for 10 years. how lucky you
it must be replaced RTC coin is HP name for it,
it is pig tail RTC coin seen here
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00622160.pdf
page 153 PDF service guide.
sell there, amazing no? the real deal.
SOURCE: compaq laptop/no boot up
Hi,
Initially it may be suspected that your laptop is detecting a hardware problem, probably the hard disk. Since it partially boots and there is display, the following can be ruled out: video card, memory and display systems. That would leave us the hard disk and the motherboard left. If the motherboard is in question, chances are it is the BIOS.
Pls try and verify that the hard disk is connected snugly. The hard drive is usually inside one of the slots covered by a panel/lid held by a single screw.
If your concern has not been corrected after completion of the above procedures, further diagnosis may be required.
Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.
Good luck and kind regards.
Thank you for using FIXYA.
SOURCE: MY LAPTOP(hp compaq presario v2000)BEEPS
try to reset BIOS by remove CMOS battery from motherboard and re insert again...
SOURCE: hp compaq nx8220 - Administrator password cannot be reset
If this issue started with a motherboard error that appeared to be a faulty CMOS battery and then it started incorrectly detecting your memory and now is asking for a password it could be a faulty motherboard. If you are 110% you or anyone else has set a password on that laptop then I would say your motherboard needs to be replaced. It is a difficult process to reset admin passwords on most laptops due to a security chip that will prevent the trick of removing the battery from working. In all honestly if no one has set a password and the motherboard THINKS someone has then even if you reset the password you will still have issues. There is a small chance your CPU or RAM could be defective. But, again going back to it saying you have a password set that was never set. It just yells faulty motherboard unless someone has set a password without you knowing.
SOURCE: BOOTMGR is missing
Bootmgr file missing
The system Post unable to proceed due to a defective Drive.
I corrected that same problem in less than 15 minute.
You are unable to boot,the error message comes up .
Bootmgr file missing ; > press ctrl alt del .
This is what I did ..I enter the BIOS I set the boot order.
(1) 1st Floppy 2nd CD ROM 3rd HDD
(2) I replace the DVD Drive with a new DVD Drive
(3) I put Gos Linux operating CD in the DVD drive
(4) I then boot the system.
(5) All went well, I format and install........
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SOURCE: hello, my hp compaq nc6220 gives insert smart card into reader
Pl switch the machine off and put 2-3 pounds of pressure with your palm on the keyboard closer to the spacebar.. this will fix it..
it is caused by the weakening of the adhesive of the wires below the keyboard.
Long term option - get the keyboard opened by the an professional and cleaned properly..and fixed back neatly...
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