Popular part numbers:
N4887, 33.T30V1.002, 6Y591, U9740, 42.48R43.002, P000328510, H9859, DC420, 33.A16V1.003, 33.T23V7.008 and 42.A16V1.001.
COMPAQ LAPTOP REPAIR FAQ:
Compaq
Presario V5120eu V5106eu VGA Video Graphics
faults The computer starts up with dots or lines on the
bios or intro screen. At this level there is no other software loaded, so software problems are ruled out. Graphics are distorted, blocked or pixilated.
In some cases the system refuses to boot. Strange effects when
windows or mouse are moved on the screen. All these effects can be
caused by a faults related to the graphics chips. About 90% of
faults can be repaired, the rest are caused by damage to the
motherboard and impossible to repair. Our Advanced Video Repair
Technology enables us to restore full function to your laptop in
most cases. Manufacturers and their tech support may recommend
that you spend hundreds on a new motherboards - we've got a cheaper
alternative. Examples: VGA
Video Graphics Repair
Compaq
Presario V5120eu V5106eu
LCD Backlight & inverters The laptop switches on but the screen
remains dark. In some cases a faint image is visible on the Presario V5120eu V5106eu
screen. This problem can be caused by a faulty Presario V5120eu V5106eu fluorescent light,
inverter, video cable or a problem on the motherboard.
Backlights use very high voltages and it is easy to cause damage to
the system if they are not correctly handled and installed. Our
engineers can replace the backlight lamps in most TFT/LCD screens
including the new xbrite panels. It is very easy to destroy an expensive LCD/TFT when
removing/installing the CCFL. Our engineers are trained using broken
LCD panels before they can work on a customer's LCD/TFT unit.
Compaq
Presario V5120eu V5106eu Hinge Some laptops have a problem with the hinge
becoming stiff. It becomes difficult to open and close the laptop lid.
The plastics may also be damaged by a defective hinge.
Compaq
Presario V5120eu V5106eu Charging problem Charging problems can be due to
batteries nearing their end of life, power supply problems or failed
components on the motherboard (FET, MOSFET, Transistor, Diode or
Capacitor).
Secondhand
or Used COMPAQ Presario V5120eu V5106eu
Buying a used laptop is a risk. You may find that the battery
does not accept a full charge or the laptop is unstable. Most
secondhand sellers consider any laptop that boots into Windows as a
working machine, even if it keeps crashing every five minutes. We
strongly advise customers against buying used laptops with a
DOA warranty as some faults are not immediately apparent.
BIOS
update COMPAQ Presario V5120eu V5106eu
Many motherboards are destroyed by incomplete or corrupted BIOS
updates. A BIOS update should only be performed if it is critically
important. Don't do a BIOS update just for the sake of having the latest
version on your computer. Ensure that your computer is stable before
performing a BIOS update. Run diagnostics to check memory, hard
drive, keyboard and video graphics. In
99% of cases a failed bios update will make the computer totally unusable
so take a backup of your software and data too. Make sure that you
have a good connection to your mains adapter and that the battery is
fully charged.
Q.
Do you supply spare parts?
A. No.
We are in the process of launching a new website dedicated to
supplying spare parts to repair centres and end users.
LCD COVER Assy Includes LCD Cover (P000237370) LCD Latch and Insulator, SYSTEM BIOS DISK - V7.90 Version 7.90, Rubber Foot Strikezone (Total Qty 1), 512MB 266MHz DDR DIMM, INVERTER BD.14.1 IN TWS-458, TAPE 2, BATTERY PACK CEE Lithium Ion 10.8V 3600mAh (U), COVER.HDD.a-420, 1.13GHz Pentium III Processor Service Kit A-Step Contains CPU P/N 3E454)(Includes CPU Heatsink/Fan and BIOS CD), THERMAL MODULE and IC KP80526GY700 Pentium III 700MHz CPU Module G36460500101.
LONDON REPAIRS INFO
Marlborough House
Business
Hours
Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am-2.00pm
Visitors welcome
Customers are always
welcome to visit us and discuss their laptop repairs with our engineers.
Parking
Info
You can park in the
residents bays on Bruce Road at all times EXCEPT: Mon-Fri 10-11am
& 2-3pm
(PLEASE AVOID THESE TIMES)
Tube/Rail
Harrow & Wealdstone Station is served by National Rail and London
Underground Bakerloo
Line services.
We are a walking distance away and on the same High Street.
Mailing
Info
Most customers send us their laptops by
mail. The average cost of sending a laptop to us using the post is £18
for next day delivery with insurance.