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First of two videos about how I fixed a dead Compaq desktop. Part 2 will be uploaded in a few hours when my camera is recharged.
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Rebuild A Compaq Desktop Computer, Part 1 of 2
how do you connect a Dell monitor to a Compaq Desktop computer and make it work?
Question by Tomas the Believer: how do you connect a Dell monitor to a Compaq Desktop computer and make it work?
I have a compaq desktop and bought a new flat Dell monitor, the cables connect well; but it doesn’t work. Aren’t they compatible at all? or is there a need of an adapter? can anyone help on this?
Best answer:
Answer by scatterbrainedgenius
The monitor must have the same plugs on the back the cables that they plug into match. If not then an adapter wold be needed,for instance a VGA a blue port would not fit a white slotted HDMI port so you would need a VGA/HDMI adapter.
If you feel the power is on and the image shows, “No Signal” triple check the cable in the back of the monitor that it is in correctly, I had a PC that had a monitor with a round cable head and if you plug it in wrong it would not work, but still plugged in facing the wrong direction.
Next you should have at least got a disk with the monitor, and the disk would have drivers for your PC you need to run the monitor. If you do not you need to search the type of monitor out online and download those. Though most actually 99% of monitors made now are plug and play and need no or minimal drivers and if they do they still work and the internet loads them for you in Windows Update.
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HP Compaq Business Desktop rp5700 – SFF – 1 x Core 2 Duo E6400e / 2.13 GHz – RAM 2 GB – HDD 2 x 160 GB – DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM – GMA 3000 – Gigabit Ethernet – Vista Business – Monitor : none – Microsoft Office Ready
HP Compaq Business Desktop rp5700 – SFF – 1 x Core 2 Duo E6400e / 2.13 GHz – RAM 2 GB – HDD 2 x 160 GB – DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM – GMA 3000 – Gigabit Ethernet – Vista Business – Monitor : none – Microsoft Office Ready
- 2X160GB RAID DVDRW WVB
HP RP5700 SFF E-6400 160G 2.0G 7 PC.
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COMPAQ LAUNCHES ENHANCED LINE OF PRESARIO PCS.(Presario 2700 notebook, Presario 8000 desktop from Compaq Computer)(Evaluation): An article from: PC Business Products
COMPAQ LAUNCHES ENHANCED LINE OF PRESARIO PCS.(Presario 2700 notebook, Presario 8000 desktop from Compaq Computer)(Evaluation): An article from: PC Business Products
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Title: COMPAQ LAUNCHES ENHANCED LINE OF PRESARIO PCS.(Presario 2700 notebook, Presario 8000 desktop from Compaq Computer)(Evaluation)
Publication: PC Business Products (Newsletter)
Date: February 1, 2002
Publisher: Worldwide Videotex
Volume: 14 Issue: 2 Page: NA
Article Type: Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation
Distributed by Thomson Gale
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1GB 667MHz DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM Desktop Computer Memory for Compaq Presario SR2170NX, SR2172NX
1GB 667MHz DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM Desktop Computer Memory for Compaq Presario SR2170NX, SR2172NX
- This memory is also backward compatible with systems using PC2-4200 DDR2 Memory
- PC2-5300 (667MHz) Data Rate
- 240-Pin Dual in-line memory module
- Non-ECC Unbuffered
- 7.8US Refresh Interval (8192 CYCLES/64MS)
Patriot Signature DDR2 1GB CL5 PC2-5300 (667MHz) 2 Rank Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM
List Price: $ 69.99
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Compaq Presario 8772
Compaq Presario 8772
Image by De’Nick’nise
Time to give away this old beast. This is one of the first computers I started tinkering with. I can’t believe I’ve held onto it for this long. It’s a Pentium 200MHz, way past its prime, heh.
This one is getting donated finally.
Compaq Presario CQ5600F Desktop PC – Black
Compaq Presario CQ5600F Desktop PC – Black
- AMD Athlon II 170u Processor (2.0 GHz; 1MB L2 Cache; 1000MHz System Bus); 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM (1x2GB expandable to 4GB); 500GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE integrated graphics; SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology; Integrated audio, 6 speaker configurable with up to 5.1 surround sound capabilities
- External Ports: Headphone, Microphone (Front), 2 USB 2.0 ports (Front), 4 USB 2.0 ports (Back), VGA-out (Back), Microphone/ Line-in/ Line-out (Back), LAN (Back)
- 10/100Base-T network interface
- Compaq USB keyboard and optical mouse
Get style and quality for an affordable price. Count on the Compaq Presario CQ5600F PC for everything you do. The power button is conveniently located on top of the computer, so it’s easy to get started. Email, browse the Web and manage your calendar and daily finances effortlessly with this Compaq desktop. Burn your favorite songs and photos onto CDs and DVDs, create custom disc labels with text and images, and burn the labels directly onto the discs using LightScribe Technology. With the Compaq Presario CQ5600F PC, enjoy your favorite entertainment. Play music, share photos and watch DVDs. Store thousands of songs and photos right on the hard drive and easily connect this desktop computer to a monitor, printer and MP3 player using the VGA and USB ports. Plus, count on great service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a desktop icon that provides one-click access to online technical support and more.
IDEAL FOR
Everyday value. Get all the essentials with the easy-to-use, affordable Compaq Presario CQ5600F PC. Use this desktop PC to e-mail, browse the Web, manage calendars and household finances, plus burn your favorite songs and photos onto CDs and DVDs.
SPECIFICATIONS
 Processor
AMD Athlon™ II 170u Processor
  Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Memory (RAM)
2GB PC2-6400 DDR2
Hard Drive
500GB (7200RPM) SATA
Optical Drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
Video Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE integrated graphics
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FEATURES
 Front-access USB 2.0 PortsConnect peripherals to your Compaq Presario CQ5600F PC with ease LightScribe TechnologyBurn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs using your desktop PC
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MORE INFORMATION
 Datasheet (PDF)
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i have a compaq desktop computer and it wont turn on anymore?
Question by fabio: i have a compaq desktop computer and it wont turn on anymore?
i have a compaq desktop computer and it wont turn on anymore the green light on the back is’nt turning on .i was just on it and it turned off the computer isnt that old .. what could it be? dose a computer have a fuse ?
Best answer:
Answer by cajunspike1959
The power supply inside the computer has failed. You can get a new one for as little as $ 30. Pretty easy to change.
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