The hard does not communicate with the motherboard all the time. I'd like to take it out and check it outside the system but I do not know how to get to the hard drive to remove it. Where can I download a service manual for this notebook?
The link to all the manuals is no longer valid, Averatec has been purchased by Trigem. Averatecforums.com and Averatec-forums.com have both gone under and there is painfully few dis assembly guides available.
The only one I've been able to find that was useful is found here:[url]http://www.larwe.com/technical/av3715-open.html[/url]
compaq presario CQ50 106CA. When powered on the power light and wireless light illuminates. The DVD...
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compaq presario CQ50 106CA. When powered on the power light and wireless light illuminates. The DVD sounds like it's initialising and fan runs, but screen blank. Ihave tried all basic fault finding steps.i.e removed hard drive, dvd, battery, RTC battery, swapped mem, safe mode didn't work. screen always blank, same with external monitor connected. No beeps or flashing lights. Last thing i did before it stopped working was put it into sleep mode by closing lid. I think problem is either system board or it thinks it is in sleep mode due to faulty lid closed sensor. Does anyone know what type of sensor is used and where it is located....Thanks for help Product is CQ50-106CA but not available in product drop down list.
Cant remove the back so that I can replace the 256mb memory. I've removed all the screws but there...
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Cant remove the back so that I can replace the 256mb memory. I've removed all the screws but there still seems to be a connection somewhere. Do you have any ideas of what I may be missing please?