The computer I'm working with is a COMPAQ PRESARIO 7180 DESKTOP COMPUTER 188870-001. And I'm recieving upgrades for it for my birthday such as, motherboard, tower, processer, and hdd. Please reply on how to open this, thanks.
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then nothing left to replace inside , i prefer to tell all Ur friends to take Ur PC to a tech. to do the job. its not a matter of some screws and covers , all parts must be compatible or u will lose Ur pc
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Here is the support link for either the laptop or desktop 1256.  Take your pick.  If this doesn't help try explaining your problem.\nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/pfinder?tool=prodinfoCategory&query=1256&dest_page=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en
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u can upgrade the mother bord and make it better and/or just buy 1 or 2  memory sticks(ram) and stick them in ur comp.
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there are these ways :\n1) open your case ,on mother board there are some sokets that there is a label ( IDE ) beside of them \n( IDE 1 ) is primary and ( IDE2) is secondery \nand your ide cable that link your hardware with your motherbord has 2 soket first is MASTER and second is SLAVE\n2) when you turn on your pc hold delete bottom to go in bios setp in there you must find basic hardware . it is always first chosse in there . in there u can find name of your hard disks and also it say you which one is master and whch one is slave\n3) you can set master and slave with set jumper on your hard disk but it is better to do not that :)\nmail me id you have any more question . u can find me on yahoo messenger too :)
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Find out the manufactuer of your motherboard and the model number/type.  Then google it.
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upgrade the mother board.It sounds like that u are using a old board.U can use the other parts to put back in it when u get this done.NOTE:make sure there is a enough slots to up grade as u grow with it.
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Just check the cables of the floppy disc that is in motherboard side. I think you just missed that side.\nThank you.
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here the link:\n\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/id,118454-page,1/article.html
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Just get the installation CD and reinstall from scratch.  It will be a faster and healthier computer with a fresh installation.  \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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Compaq desktops are pretty standard these days allowing a variety of aftermarket devices to be installed and parts exchanged. I too remember when Compaq used a lot of strange ways to ensure that you could only repair or upgrade their equipment with Compaq branded spares.
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The absolute BEST way to ensure your data doesn't go to the next person that gets your computer is to completely re-format and re-install your OS.  with your (I'm assuming) Windows install/recovery disk that came with the computer, restart and  hit the F12 key while it's still in BIOS (The first screen you see when you turn your compputer on).  Windows is pretty user friendly, and the clean install process is fairly self explanitory from this point on.
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Try listing it on Ebay.  I sold my daughter's computer when the motherboard was fried, and received several hundred dollars for the parts.  Just be honest about what you are selling.
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These are the options:\n\n1) Microsoft Windows Updates\n2) You have to refer to the specification of your system configuration to find out which brand of peripheral devices your system are using, and the motherboard chipset. Then go to these OEM to download the relevant drivers.
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they are very hard to find, there a couple of guys who still keep files, because they are collectors. You will just have to search around,\nYou can start here\nhttp://support.packardbell.com/uk/\nnot sure that is a bios issue though, could be a lot of things.\nYou can IM me, I will see if I can help
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1 open the computer case to see what do you have.\n2 if you know the name of the mainboard, you may get to the mainboard producer's webpage in search of the information of the mainboard you possess
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You need to  get to the hp site and have your serial number and model number. you might be able to make a recovery disk or floppy from the site.
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run dxdiag and it will tell you everythiing about your computer dont be scared to open your tower and get a better look @ the moutherboard to see exactly what your working with