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Recent content by captainsycho
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COMPAQ GOES TO SLEEP
Are you running the unit on battery? Check those modes as well. You may not have a choice if running off the battery, its a self preserve instinct. Good luck!- captainsycho
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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CD-ROM listed but not accessible
All these replies are worth a try but win95 can be especially critical when it comes to its IDE drivers. One good point is that you are using windows 95b. If you were using A I'd firmly believe a format and reload is in order. First of all track down your Motherboard manufacturer and model #...- captainsycho
- Post #4
- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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Pc boot up problem
I'll second the bad power supply, working in a pc shop for over 4 years you see it everyday. Invest in a good power supply - your computer will thank you for it!- captainsycho
- Post #4
- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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Laptop Display Problems
I have serviced Compaq Presarios before and the pinched video cable is quite common, perticularly because of the way the unit was built. It can also be a problem with the pcb but the cable could always stand to be replaced anyway, so try that first. Good luck! PS (using a putty knife to open...- captainsycho
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
