Questions tagged [compaq-laptop]
For questions specific to unique properties of Compaq-branded laptop computers. For questions that are not unique to Compaq laptops, you may attract more answers using the more general [laptop] tag.
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Compaq Armada 1500 Laptop Won't Boot
I have a Compaq Armada 1500 (specifically 1575D) laptop. When I turn it on it goes from 1 to 32768 KB (it scans the kilobytes of memory I think) OK then beeps 2 times and says 162-System Options Not ...
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Unknown/unlabeled ports
I have been looking into some of the Modular/Hardware Configurable/Customizable laptops, I own two Compaq Presario laptops, and although I can name Every port and slot on one of them, the other (an ...
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Miscellaneous wire from Compaq CQ70 laptop display
Could anyone tell me what this wire is for? The one that ends in a small clear plastic rectangle. I'm not sure if it's supposed to connect to somewhere on the motherboard or if it's an antenna or ...
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Is there a way to enable the SATA 600 mode in my laptop's DVD bay? (Compaq CQ58-d56SR)
I have a Compaq CQ58-d56SR, and I recently upgraded it by installing an SSD into the DVD slot using an optibay.
I noticed that it works in the SATA300 mode while the SSD itself supports SATA600. The ...
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virtualbox is showing only 32 bit options and base OS is 64 bit what to do? [duplicate]
Model: HP Compaq 6910p, Windows 7 ultimate. Virtualbox is only showing 32 bit options and the base OS is 64 bit, what to do? Also bios is asking for setup password which I don't know.
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What laptop screwdriver should I use?
I have a Compaq presario cq50, and I'd like to upgrade its RAM.
The problem is, I don't have the screw to open it. I didn't find what I need either when I searched the web.
So my question is as it ...
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Wifi works on windows but not on linux why?
After using Linux in virtual environments, I got pleased and installed Linux on my main machine, a Compaq CQ45 laptop which has an Ralink RT5390R 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter. WiFi connects, but there is ...
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Wi-Fi is not turning on
I have HP Compaq Presario Q57 with Windows 10 installed. It was running smooth, suddenly Wi-Fi stopped turning on, and Bluetooth option is also unavailable, not even in Settings.
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Windows 2000 on Compaq Presario says no audio devices are installed
I was given a very old Compaq Presario laptop (Model M2000) and asked to make it usable. It had Windows XP and a lot of viruses; the audio was horrible, with too much noise in output.
I had a ...
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Find the reason why windows 7 froze
I'm the new 'It guy' at my company for about 6 weeks now. In the office from a previous IT'er did I find a HP Compaq 8710p Laptop. This laptop is physically labeled Old PC PersonsName, Froze after ...
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Replacing an obsolete battery [closed]
I have a HP Compaq NX6610 laptop with a dead battery. Now, HP have stopped making battery for this model. I am in confusion on how I can replace my battery with the battery of any other model of HP.
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Laptop sans battery with cooling fan blowing into it?
I just removed the battery from a Compaq Presario CQ60 laptop since it only lasts for about a minute when fully charged.
Is there any problem with using the laptop on top of a cooling pad/fan since ...
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Compaq Laptop CQ57-489wm no video at bootup
I have a Compaq Presario, CQ57-489wm, laptop that won't power up. No video out what so ever. No Bios Post, nothing, and that's on the laptop screen or the VGA out port!
I googled the problem and it ...
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how can I figure out what is wrong with my system
I have a laptop that is running vista. its a compaq with 2gb ram 1.7ghz single core processor...as of lately it does not want to run anything right...if I download a file on it the system will not ...
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Replace Windows 10 with RemixOS
I have an HP Compaq Mini 110 with Windows 10 installed. It is quite an old computer, and Windows runs extremely slowly. I was wondering if it is possible to replace Windows with an installation of the ...
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