Compaq Presario R3000 Notebook - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
DVDs Choppy playback
its not a error, your computer is just slow, try using vlc media player to play a dvd and tell me if it plays better
Blue characters on the keyboard when I type
It is a combination of key known as "Function" (Fn, for short). You have to press it and hold while pressing other keys showing the blue letters on it. The most common use is to make a virtual Numerical Keypad on laptops, so you can perform calculations. To be back to normal mode, you need to press FN+F8 (or the key with the Calculator icon).
My screen does not turn on
- Remove all power (adapter power Cord and Battery (for laptops))
- Hold down the ON button for 30secs (dispersing internal voltage)
- Plug the power cord in only (ie leave battery out, for the moment)
- Turn on
Check your power adapter. Plug it in to a known good power receptacle. See if the power adapter has any lights that light up to make sure it is getting power.
Take the battery out of the laptop and just only plug in the power adapter.
Do any lights on the laptop light up when you power it on? Does it beep?Does it make a sound? Is where you plug your power adapter to your laptop loose or broken?
if no sound or light the its either power adapter , dc jack or cable, or system board .
Please note, it is also a good measure to re seat the memory.
You may need to locate your disassembly guide
How do I restore factory settings
The simplest way is to fully re-format the Hard Drive. Boot to any Windows installation CD or DVD, and when the option comes up, choose to install a new copy of Windows, and follow delete existing partitions and re-format HD options. For extra security, don't select "fast format". End this dummy installation after this formatting procedure. The most secure method for data deletion however is a bit more physical. Remove the hard drive and smash it with a hammer! You'll know the drive is well and truly trashed when you can here bits clanging around in the drive casing when you shake it.
Compaq presario v5000 dark screen and failing hard drive
The problem you described, is related to the inverter board.
There's a little board, that take care of lights on the monitor. You must replace the inverter board to solve the problem.
Here you have an image, of an inverter board.
Good luck, and be safe!
Inverter boards, it's dangerouse to replace yourself if you don't know what you are doing. High-Voltage inside :)
Reset bios laptop
To reset bios, you have to disconnect the lithium battery that powers the Bios IC. To do this, you have to disassemble the set to an extent. If you wish to get its procedure, check this site.
http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Pull
up previous posts or type in the brand name of your set, to its search box, and
press '
Enter'.
Www.hp.com
You can download the device drivers from the Compaq/HP WEB support/download page. Make sure you select your model laptop and the Windows drivers you require and install them. Click on this link to download the drivers: -
www.compaq.com/country/cpq_support.html
Need Driver
plz visit the manufacture website and download the drivers
Blue key ativation
unfortunately, you don't specify your product. well here's the link. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?locale=en_US&taskId=135&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=384511choose your product, select your operating system, click driver - keyboard mouse and input device, download the quick launch buttons. install the driver and your blue keys should work. Good luck..
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