Questions & Answers for: Compaq replace bios

Question about Armada E500 Notebook

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replace the bios chip with an identical one. i dont thimk its really worth you trying to pay and have it fixed because of the age of the laptop. the bios youve got there now and consequently the board

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Question about Presario 5000 PC Desktop

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...replace the bios battery, should be located on the motherboard.. it will probably be a small round silver mercury battery.. they need to be replaced every few years.. Sometimes they can just be ...

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Question about Presario 5000 PC Desktop

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replace the BIOS chip, you don't nee to replace the whole motherboard. just the BIOS chip. i had a similar problem with my compaq laptop just cut it off and turn it back on as soon as it comes on hold

Question about Presario 5000 PC Desktop

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...set the machine (presario 700) to boot from CD/dvd 1st. How can I get into the bios, when I have replaced the HDD. so no OS thats next haha ? ? ? ? :-) Even if your bio is locked ...

Question about Presario 5000 PC Desktop

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...me how to open the case? Thanks The CMOS/BIOS chip is part of the motherboard and cannot be replaced without specilized equipment. Is the BIOS faulty or are you wanting to replace the BIOS

Question about Compaq tc1000 Tablet PC

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I need to reset the bios on my Compaq TC1000. I tried removing the RTC battery and replacing as HP suggested but that didn't work, They then suggested I need to flash my bios. I cant find instructions

Question about Presario R3000 Notebook

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...replace the bios chip or replace the motherboard. if you update the bios ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON AC POWER AND HAVE A FULL BATTERY. if your battery is weak make sure the power cord is plugged in ...

Question about Evo N410C Notebook

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...the laptop and find bios battery. It is smaller than desktop bios battery. Usually covered by plastic wrap. Remove it and replace with new one. Observe the polarity of battery carefully. ...

Question about Presario S4000NX (DF213AR) PC Desktop

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...up next time the Date and Time has changes or not set then the BIOS battery is flat and needs to be replaced.When you remove the case the BIOS battery most likely will be a coin size 3volt lithium ...

Question about Presario SR1703WM PC Desktop

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Need to replace the factory Bios Chip Need to find a new bios chip for my computer you can't replace the bios-chip.

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