20 Most Recent Compaq Presario M2000 Notebook - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Hi has anyone suggested for you to use a program called Ccleaner to clean out your register from uninstalled programs?Its a free program that I use often which does a great job they update the program often so make sure you get the newest release.Also I have no idea what was already suggested nor do I know what operating systems that you are currently running I may be able to help you but this information would go a long way to solving your problem.But I highly suggest you download the program Ccleaner which I provide the link to it.Take note that on that site you don't need the Priority Support just go below that link and you will see the download sites.Then after running that programs register cleaner restart your computer then reinstall your program using administrator.There are more suggest I can give you but this more then likely will solve it.If not I can help you further.

You can download the audio and device drivers from the Compaq/HP WEBsupport/download page. Make sure you select your model laptop and the Windowsdrivers you require and install them. Click on this link to download thedrivers: -
www.compaq.com/country/cpq_support.html

LCD screen has to be reaired

If you bought a new hard drive (meaning the internal hard disk), it won't have anything on it. If you just install it and try booting your computer, there won't be an operating system to load. The BIOS (the operating system built into the motherboard) is set up to try loading the operating from connected devices in a certain order. Usually it tries the optical drive first, then the hard drive, and finally it tries to boot over a network connection. The media test failure message means it tried that last resort and still didn't find an operating system, and it's telling you that maybe you have a bad network cable.

You'll need to reinstall your operating system and applications so that the computer will start normally. If your computer came with a restore disc set, or you made a set yourself, you'd use those. If you don't have restore discs, you can do a fresh installation of Windows from CD. You need to find the disc for the version that came installed on your computer, since you'll need to use the product key from the sticker on the bottom. Drivers and utility programs you can download from Compaq's (HP, actually) support and drivers website.

Once you've got a bootable Windows system on the new drive, you won't get that strange message any more.

Have you tried removing the battery, and disconnecting the power adapter. If you have not tried that please try that.
1. Once you have removed both. 2. Power up computer with just power adapter connected and no battery. 3. If the computer powers up shut computer back down 4. Put battery back in and leave power connected
If that does not fix the issue. The back light has possibly gone out on the computer. Depending on how old the computer is. 1. Either contact the manufacturer of the computer 2. Take computer to a repair shop 3. Consider purchasing a new computer

Take out the battery and disconnect the power cable. Press power button for at least 1 minute.This will remove any static power from the pc. After this just connect the power cable and see if display comes on. In case still there is no display, try bootinto safe mode with VGA display. If the display is there, thenn you need to uninstall video drivers in that and restart the computer. If still no dissplay, then the vido card might have gone bad,

Hi,

Welcome to Fixya. The issue can be caused by a bad Memory Module or RAM. If you have a spare working memory or ram that you can use it would be better or If you can Reseat the ram if you don't have a replacement yet and try it if it will work.

If you have questions please let me know. Thanks for using Fixya

A disconnecting wireless connection could be caused by any number of things. Please click on this link and follow my instruction to find a solution to your problem.
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559120-wireless_router_disconnecting

AS YOU ON THE SYSTEM AND EVEN BEFORE WINDOWS STARTS KEEP PRESSING THE F8 KEY CONTINUEOUSLY. A MENU WILL APPEAR. SELECT SAFE MODE AND ENTER. WINDOWS WILL LOAD IN SAFE MODE. THIS WILL SOLVE SOME OF YOUR PROBLEMS. NOW RESTART THE SYSTEM IN NORMAL MODE.

IF THIS DOES NOT WORK SELECT "LOAD WINDOWS WITH LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION " AND THEN RESTART. THIS WILL SURELY SORT OUT YOUR PROBLEM.

PLS REPLY OR COMMENT. THANKS

You can download the drivers from the

Compaq/HP WEBsupport/download page.

1)Make sure you select your model laptop and

the XP orVista Windows version of the drivers

you require and install them.
2) Click onthis link to download the drivers: -
www.compaq.com/country/cpq_support.html

What version of Windows are you using? It appears that HP only supports Windows XP drivers on the M2000, so if you're not running XP that is likely the start of your problem. I see two audio drivers available, so if you weren't getting your driver direct from HP I'd download and try installing either of these:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-22934-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=433559&sw_lang=&os=228

or

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-27507-1&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=433559&sw_lang=&os=228

Now if you're not running XP you're going to have to try to track down a custom driver, or a driver from the manufacturer for whatever OS you're using.

If your laptop appears to boot up and the hard disk LEDflashes, then the problem is probably a back light fault. This can be a faultyinverter or a faulty CCFL lamp. Please click on this link and follow myinstructions to identify the fault and possible fix :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3598095-faulty_laptop_lcd_screen

Download all related drivers from the Compaq support website.

Try hooking an external monitor to the laptop and see if it works normally then. This signals a video card problem most likely. I don't believe that this model of laptop has a replaceable video chip so your motherboard will need to be replaced by a tech to fix the problem.

If your Operating System is Windows XP, please find the link below for downloading the drivers.
http://www.driverstools.com/hpcompaq-drivers/driver-compaq-presario-m2000-cto-notebook-pc-for-windows-xp/
Hope this helps. Good Luck. ~SmokinJoe~

To reset the BIOS password on your Compaq laptop read the information from this link.

Sad to say, this is one symptom of an LCD panel that has gone bad. Failure of some of the panel's internal circuitry is allowing the affected columns to remain on all the time, even though the display is otherwise working properly. There is no way to repair the panel when this happens, so all you can do is replace it. You can continue to use the computer if you don't want to put the time and money into a repair.

If you do want to try replacing the display panel, it's not a difficult repair. It just means taking out a lot of small screws. You can download the maintenance and service guide from HP, which covers the process. It also lists part numbers for the display so you can search for the one you need. (Two different parts are listed; you will need to look at the sticker on the back of the display panel to see which is used in your computer.) Replacement displays are available from several online sellers, and eBay is a good place to start looking. I found several listed for $100 or so, and if you're not in the US you should be able to find a seller who can ship to you.

Let cost decide what you should do. If you can live with the lines, it costs nothing. Otherwise, you can find the cost of a replacement panel and weigh it against the cost of a new computer. You may decide it's worth repairing your current computer, or you may opt for something newer with more features.

If you do decide to fix what you have, you won't need to deal with reinstalling software on a new computer, transferring data, etc. There's also a good feeling that comes with doing it yourself. Whatever you decide, good luck and thanks for using Fixya!

Unfortunately, this is an indication of damage to the LCD screen. The only solution is to replace the LCD screen.

Try to hit the F8 and choose to boot on Safe Mode or Last Known Good Configuration.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=433559&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en
download at link above