20 Most Recent Compaq Armada 7400 Notebook Questions & Answers

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Couple of things,

First, disable XP's visual effect. Right click on My Computer and click on property, click on Advance Tab, Click on Setting under Performance, Check the box adject for best performance and click on OK.. it should speed up your computer a bit

Also, check your RAM and upgrade it if its is less than 1 GB.

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check your screen resolution.
then download codec for your flash player. to have some video

All you need to do is remove the charger, and remove the battery from the laptop. then press the power button and hold for 10-20 sec and release . plug the battery and try turning it on.

If the notebook has been almecenated with battery's in place, check battery holders for sulphite (Light blue dust-like substance) in the connection points.
Using a sand paper, remove this substance. DO NOT ALLOW IT TO GET INTO YOUR MOUTH. That should work, but if the sulfite extended to the inside of the unit, then you may have to dismantle, clean and reassembly the notebook.

Below is the URL for compaq's Service Manual for that model. This shows you the details of every single part & how to disassemble and reassemble every screw. Surely it has to be in this document, somewhere. --> ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/forum/portables/7400msg.pdf

Please turn off the Computer and disconnect the AC Adaptor then remove the Battery. Next, try cleaning the metal contacts on the Battery and reseating the RAM modules.Then, connect only AC Adaptor to the Computer and try to turn it ON without the Battery. If the Computer doesn't turn ON then disconnect the AC Adaptor and insert the Battery then try turning ON the Computer. If the issue persists even after performing all the above steps then service will be required.

Any wireless card (PCMCIA slot or USB) will do provided a Windows 2000 driver is available for it. Unlike Windows XP and Vista where a built in wireless manager for the OS can be used, you must use the wireless manager that comes with the driver cd for your card. As for wireless type, Get either WIreless G or N. You can use Wireless B, but you get better range and throughput with G or N.

you would need to install a pcmcia wireless card. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/mark_445a24324be9eb03

NO,both the S video on the laptop and the S video on the vcr are
S video out.

You can get a RCA (with audio and video) to USB cord that will work.



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do the lights on the laptop come on (does it have power?) if they do connect the laptop to an external monitor if you get a normal display thats good its sending a signal try pressing FN + F4 it should toggle between normal and external display modes... if that doesnt work you may have a problem with the motherboard.. either an unseated cable or short circuit...

What operating system do you have and what exactly does the screen say?

you'll need to replace the entire keyboard, if the nub is squashed down into the sub panel..

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try typing:

D:/SETUP

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E:/SETUP

Some laptops have a "Fn" button (function) which basically acts like another alt key. On my dell laptop, it's blue, and all blue icons on the keys represent something that happens when I press the "Fn" button with that key. For instance there's a little picture of a monitor on the F5 key, and when I press Fn + F5 it automatically searches for a plugged in monitor (or TV). See if your laptop has a similar function. Maybe look in the manual?

The second solution I have for you, is (for windows xp) right click on desktop, go to properties, then go to the settings tab. See if there are two monitors, if there are choose the TV (probably the one that's not selected) and choose "use this as my default monitor" or "extend my windows desktop to this monitor" if you want to also use your laptop monitor at the same time.

If none of those worked, make sure your TV is set to the right input. (some newer TVs have 8 or more inputs, so try cycling through them all).

If all else fails, it could be that your s-video card needs drivers. If this is the case let me know and I'll see if I can help you out.

Did your problems begin after the docking station was burned out, or did it work for a while afterward? It certainly sounds like your motherboard's power array is damaged. Please write back with more specifics about when the problem began.