Can't open control panel on my T2885 Emachine

Nothing serious, sounds like you may have accidentally disconnected some of the wiring by accident while wiping the dust away! Just reopen it and check what's unplugged in the system. - Hope that helped =]

Hi,

When your system boots Hold F8. You will find list of commands. Try the last known good config and then restart the system once done.

This is a DESKTOP machine, not a laptop. It has to be plugged into a wall outlet that has power, for the machine to run.

if you have a disc re-install windows..OR return the emachine.

unplug and remove the ram and battery remove the jumper on the clear mos for 5minutes Put everything back together make sure everything is seated firmly

First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Then
disconnect any cables connected to the computer.
here is the link to the pdf file (including pictures) of how to remove the face ..
http://downloads.emachines.com/userguides/Desktop_UG_Nexgen2_3_en.pdf
this require adobe reader (free) if you dont have it already. refer to pages 4-7 to 4-11 for the info your looking for.

gtater,
It's ironic that you ask me this question today-- i am just now carrying in another eMachine computer to fix. Anyway, unfortunately I do not have one that is the same model as yours (T2742). However, I did some quick research and found that yours has the same exact motherboard as the T2898 which I made the diagram for!

The following eMachine models share the same motherboard (and thus the same front panel layout):
T2742 T2796 T2798 T2824 T2885 D2823 T2862 T2896 T2898 T2958



For further reference, I would like to share this diagram for the eMachines T6544 in case someone else may need this model. This is the computer I just carried in... might as well share.

By the way, the power switch doesn't need to be oriented any particular way (positive and negative), which is why the switches are not labeled as + or -. Switches can be wired either way and they will work the same.

Hope this helps.

Use the master and slave funcition by purchasing a new double sata cable

if you have the disk that came with the printer you need to uninstall it and reinstall it , or check your cables from the back of the printer to the tower and make sure they are connected , see if that helps solve your problem most likely you will have to uninstall and reinstall the printer

Give me also model serial number (printed on your motherboard or on seller's receipt).
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-E-Machines-Desktop-with-Intel-Celeron-Processor-2-8GHz-T2885