does the compaq computer {desk top} still have different pin sets than a regular ibm clone?
98502
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.
258795
Thats complex - as the pin numbers are upto the socket or slot\n\nLate model P4 32 bits have 0 pins - while early P2 had 1 ping - that sat in a long slot
500925
if it's don't work at all then it isn't magnet  issue ... i  think your lap top has another issue and it's an old one since they previously replace RAM and motherboard twice
771969
I don't really understand your question, but I will say this: It's not usually worth repairing computer parts, and any technician who doesn't tell you that shouldn't be trusted, in my opinion. I don't see how you could break the pins unless you were fooling around inside the case.
985554
YES there is.\n\nThe Notebook rams are half the length of the desktop rams. And they are generally more expensive.\n\nThe Desktop Rams are normally called DIMMs and Laptop Rams are called SO-DIMMs\n\nHave a look at the the two different types on this website, \n\nhttp://www.corsair.com/corsair/valueselect.html
778043
I don't know of any "personal" computers that still support that combination.  Modern systems are quite different from some of the older systems, and a modern PC or MAC is several times as powerful and has much more storage built in.\n\nI did not know it was not a good idea!  My old IBM, (a mini-mainframe), uses both tape drives, (reel to reel) and "old" disc drives, (it uses "disc packs" that you can change manually), and they are on the same "data-addressing" busses.\n\nAs a matter of fact, I don't think ANY "personal" computers still use the SCSI buss. (Modern ATA, IDE, EIDE, and now SATA drives have all but eliminated the advantages the SCSI buss system.)
399490
Compaq uses proprietary ram it some of it's older computers and will cost you as much as an new entry level computer such as emachines or dell. Go to compusa or microcenter and see what is the cost of the new ram for your particular machine and go from there.
380567
Older com ports will have switches to set com port number and IRQ. Most newer ports will be set in software often the bios if the port is on the motherboard itself.
901052
Actually, there's not a whole lot you can do with it except to order the right parts for that particular machine. Technology now is so precise that it just doesnt allow for make-shift repairs. Yes, there are many many differences in the two screens. Larry RadioShack 01-9590
564524
Its the code on your machine located on a green and white sticker. If you have a tower, it is usually on the back or side. Laptops it is on the bottom . It is identified by the coloring and also says "Microsoft product key or code"
1154854
check the linsys website to see if they have a specific driver for your compaq notebook, as hardware configuration *may* be different/incompatible.
630107
It all depends on what kind of computer you have and what kind of key board?
1158423
This is like the old chestnut of Beta versus VHS. The fact is that IBM is the common standard not mac. Jules, Australia.
417807
It's an IBM suite of products. Go the their page and you'll be able to read all about it.
177786
Well I looked at MSI's site and the picture appears to have a set of color coded pins on the corner of the board nearest the bottom front side of the Tower.  You should be able to plug the power cable from your power button on front of case into one pair of the color coded pins.  Unfortunetly I wasn't able to pull up any type of manual or users guide for this board, so I am not able to tell you which pins.  I would recommend either reading the Silk Screen on the board or the guide to determine the exact pins.
979641
no, unfortunately not. they changed the pin layout slightly. socket AM2 is keyed differently than socket 939.\nhttp://techreport.com/reviews/2006q2/socket-am2/index.x?pg=1
655027
Tom,\n You should go to the computer maunfacturer's website (hp.com, ibm.com, etc.) and search for your computer's model number. Under the downloads section, you will find a BIOS flash. Write down the version from the website, restart your computer, and get into the BIOS (usually hit F2, some are F8 or Del). That will tell you if you have the latest BIOS or not, matching the written down one with the one the computer says it has. Go back to the website and download/apply the BIOS flash as needed.\nCheers.