Laptops Arena

Purchasing a new Compaq notebook battery is something easy to be done. There are several reasons why you need to replace your battery: perhaps it is outdated and it doesn’t last long per charge, perhaps you just want an extra one for when you are on the road, so you can enjoy portability and so. No matter what, notebook batteries are not designed to last for a lifetime, in time they start to discharge faster than usual and you have no other choice than to replace it. A notebook battery depends also on how you use the system and if you keep the notebook plugged in a socket all times. If you want to search for a Compaq notebook battery, you should know several things at first.
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Think about the main reason why you need to replace your battery, if you simply need a new battery, just like the one you had, then you will have no problems what so ever. But if you are looking for an upgrade, you need a six or nine cells battery, these will provide a longer battery life and you will be able to enjoy portability more than before.

There are several ways in which you can purchase a new battery, if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you can look for third party batteries, these cost less, but if you don’t buy from a well-known seller or company, you could simply waste your money. It is always recommended to buy directly from the manufacturer, as you get assurance and warranty and support. Original parts can have a higher price, but as they come with guarantee, they will also last for a longer period of time and you can always choose to send them back in case of something and receive a replacement. Moreover, a bad battery can damage your notebook computer and that is why you should always search for new parts and original. Take into account the weight of your notebook computer, an average laptop user is not concerned about an extra pound, but some users do mind the weight, especially if they are more on the road. Ni-MH batteries weight more than Li-on batteries, but nevertheless, you should check to see compatibility issues and never buy a new battery without checking the manual or the specifications. When you search for Compaq notebook battery, you can visit the official website of the manufacturer and you can use the search based section and enter your model or serial number (located on the bottom) to see exactly the type of battery you need. After you find out, you can either buy it from there directly, or you can go to other websites and retail stores to look for some special deals, offers, free shipping and extra services.

To conclude, just keep in mind that compatibility is very important when it comes to replacing parts and also to make sure that you buy a genuine component, so you can be sure you will take advantage of it and you spend your money wisely. Every user wants to have the best thing in its possession and wants guarantee, but sometimes it is just a matter of keeping yourself close to your target and just knowing where to look for it.

Compaq laptops are oriented towards budget users, looking for an everyday portable system that does not require a lot of money to be spent and too many resources either. Compaq is actually part of HP and laptops in this category are reasonable, but they also present some problems from time to time. It is best to see which are the issues and then try to fix them. Troubleshooting Compaq laptops can be done with some techniques that will make your system work properly again and you enjoy your computing activities like usual.
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The hard reset is known for clearing out various problems a laptop has, so let’s see how to do it and fix your Compaq. You will need to disconnect all peripheral devices, such as USB or media cards or anything you have plugged in. then disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Hold the power button for about 15 seconds to clear the laptop of electrical current. Plug in the AC adapter, but not the battery. See the LED light activity and listen to the sounds coming from the disk drive and the fans and see if they are working properly. If the laptop does not start, begin to look deeper in the matter and see which the symptons are. If the laptop works normally, then shut it down and reinstall the battery pack. If there are no power issues with your Compaq laptop, then try other AC adapter, power cord and battery from another Compaq and test the LED activity or if the screen remains black after you power on your laptop. Connect the AC adapter and see the Reset Button (located at the bottom of the laptop in a hole). Insert a paper clip or something to press the button and hold it for about five seconds, now power on your laptop to see if it works properly. Always check to see if your laptop has all updated drivers, utilities and programs in order. You can visit HP’s website, Microsoft and Compaq and look for the Drivers and Downloads tab to find drivers you need for your Compaq model.

Troubleshooting Compaq laptops also include a maintenance schedule. You can run the HP troubleshooting tool, it came along with your system and this will run a diagnostic check to see the health, mode, system information, network and battery. While your laptop is powered, run the tool and Windows update, as this will update the drivers and the operating system. Scan your Compaq for viruses and remove the ones found. Put the antivirus to manage a full check on your computer and set it to run automatically in the future. Afterwards, scan it for spyware and adware (pop-up ads), as these can run in memory and they consume resources and make your laptop run slower than usual. Spyware can even lead to stolen identities. Delete all temporary internet files and use the disk cleanup utility in your operating system to do this. With more space on your hard drive, you will see an improvement over the speed of processing.

Run Scan Disk and check for the physical condition of the drive, this will reveal damaged sectors and they can be repaired afterwards. You can also defragment the drive and improve the performance of the hard drive. Finally, uninstall any programs you don’t use from Control Panel to free up more space.

The motherboard is the center of the computer, because all parts are connected to it. If you want to remove a Compaq notebook motherboard, you will have to disassemble the system completely. In some cases, it is recommended to take it out, especially if you want to upgrade the motherboard, so it is compatible with more advanced components and software or in case you have to replace it with a new one. If you spill things on your notebook, it gets damaged and sometimes the moisture reaches the motherboard, damaging it. In this case, there is nothing else to do than to replace it. You can manage it yourself, or you can take your Compaq to a professional and let him take a look inside. If you feel technologically talented, you can remove the motherboard yourself and you will need a Philips screwdriver to manage it and a small, flat-head screwdriver.
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First of all, power off your Compaq notebook and disconnect the power cable and any USB devices you have connected to the system. Close the lid if you have it open and turn the notebook over, so you are facing the bottom. Locate the battery compartment and pull the battery out. Set it aside. It is more convenient to have a container where to put all screws and parts, so you can be sure you will find them when it is time to put your notebook together again. Now turn the notebook again and open the lid. Use the small, flat head screwdriver to pry the keyboard bezel (it is the plastic strip that goes between the screen and the keyboard). Remove it completely from the Compaq system. Use the Philips screwdriver to remove the screws from the keyboard. Lift the keyboard and place it face-down over the palm rest and the touch pad. There is a cable that connects the keyboard to the motherboard and this cable needs to be disconnected to fully remove the keyboard from the computer.

Moreover, remove the Philips screws from the display screen hinge and locate the video cable in the upper left corner of the computer. Set the display away from the laptop base. Put the Compaq laptop base facing down and remove all screws you see from the bottom casing. The wireless card covers is secured by a single screw to the bottom casing and after removing the cover disconnect the two antenna cables from the wireless card. Place the laptop base face-up and remove the screws connecting the top casing to the bottom casing. Use the screwdriver to pry the outside base of the notebook and do it all around the casing so you will separate completely the top casing from the bottom casing. Next, put the upper casing face-down and be sure the front edge of the casing is facing you. The motherboard is attached to it, so this is why you have to manage everything carefully.

Finally, remove all screws from the outside edge of the motherboard assembly and lift the motherboard out of the notebook starting from the left side and then slowly lift the rest from the casing. Now you can place it a new motherboard and connect all screws and put everything together in the order you disassembled it at first. If your Compaq laptop is still in warranty, check it, as disassembly can void the warranty agreement.

The cooling fan is a very important part inside a laptop computer, because it maintains the proper temperature, so that your notebook will not overheat. Overheating is a very serious matter, because your system will start shutting off without any reason, components inside might get damaged, including the motherboard, which is known as the “soul” of a notebook. Taking proper care of the fan is very important and also, you have to make sure that you keep your laptop working on certain surfaces only. For instance, don’t keep your Compaq notebook on a cushion or on the sofa, because the air stops circulating and your notebook will get hotter than normal. But let’s see how to clean up the Compaq notebook fan, so you don’t have problems with it.
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In time, dust gets on the fan, avoiding it co cool the computer. If you prefer using the notebook outdoors, then dust will surely get inside a lot faster. You can consider cleaning the fan once a couple of months and you can do it easily with a can of compressed air. First of all, you need to locate the fan vent on your notebook. Turn off the computer and blow the compressed air in the fan vent. Stay about 3 inches away from the vent. After that, restart your Compaq notebook and blow more compressed air to finish the cleaning. You don’t need to do it a lot, just blow for three-four seconds. If you just decided to clean the fans on your notebook and you have it for more than six months, you should take apart the system and clean it properly. Not only on the fan, but dust goes up to other components and you will hear a loud noise coming from the fan when this happens.

If you want to replace your Compaq notebook fan, you need the manual for your notebook, an anti-static mat and the computer tool kit. You can find replacing fans online and you can buy a new one to make sure your computer gets proper ventilation. So let’s get started and see how it is done. Power off your notebook and turn it over so you are facing its bottom. Take out the hard drive, the switch cover, keyboard, display, top cover and the system board. If you have the manual close, check it to see how many screws you have to remove. You can always download the manual from Compaq’s website if you no longer have it. Now turn the system board upside down, so you are facing its right side. Disconnect the fan cable and remove the screws which hold the assembly in place. Remove the fan assembly with care and put it aside. Now grab the new assembly and screws it in place. Finally, reconnect the fan cable and put back all parts you have removed in the correct order. You should settle the order from the start and put every component with its respective screws, so you don’t find them lost somewhere and you can make your notebook functional again.

And that is how you can properly clean the Compaq notebook fan and you replace it in case of need. It takes a while as there are many parts to remove to get to it, but to ventilate your notebook correctly, everything is worth it.

If your Compaq Presario notebook won’t start, then there can be a series of problems causing this to happen. If you don’t know a lot about portable systems, you can take the notebook to a professional, but if you want to learn how to manage it and make it work again, you can follow some steps and eventually fix the problem. Below you will find out what it takes to make your Compaq notebook work normally again. The process is not very easy, so you need some time and patience to handle it. And also, you need some tools, such as a new hard drive, an external monitor, memory sticks and a new graphics card. Now let’s get started.
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Turn off the notebook computer and let almost 30 seconds pass and then turn on the notebook again. If the notebook does not power on at all, then the motherboard is the problem and you should take your Compaq to a professional. In some cases, replacing the motherboard is very expensive and not worth it, but you can ask for a second opinion anytime to see exactly how thing stand. In case your computer powers on, notice what it does; some Compaq notebooks, such as C7000, make a beep sound when they are trying to start. In this case it is either the motherboard, the RAM, defective graphics card. If you get video of the notebook starting to boot, but not completely, then you have to consider replacing the hard drive. You can also consider connecting a computer monitor to the video port in order to see if the graphics card is the one to blame and to change. If you receive video signal on the external monitor, but not on your notebook’s monitor, then you have to replace the graphics card. If there is no video on the external monitor, then don’t change this component as it works just fine.

Turn your Compaq Presario notebook off and disconnect all cables, remove the battery and unscrew the covers on the bottom, so you can see the memory sticks and the hard drive. Replace the memory sticks and put the notebook back together. If neither of the solutions mentioned work, then the problem is clearly related to the motherboard and a professional is needed. Notebook computers, just like desktop computers, face some problems from time to time and sometimes replacing some parts is needed and in some cases, it is just a matter of software. But before you do anything and buy parts and so, you can contact the manufacturer and if the product is still in warranty, ship it to get it fixed, if not, you can still ask for a solution, or at least for a second opinion. Some components are expensive and if you pay a high price on them and then realize that they were not needed in the first place, you will end up being sorry. Computers are not mean to last for a lifetime, especially if you use them daily, but with proper care, some updates from time to time, you can keep them going for more than usual.

To conclude, try to fix the issue with your Compaq Presario yourself, but if nothing work, it is best to take it so someone can see it and repair it for you.