How do I open a compaq presario 1500 to clean it?
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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/standardFamily?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=212728
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Check with Compaq for specific instructions.  But, you can usually do a repair install (of Windows 2000 or XP), and it won't delete all your applications and user settings.
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http://www.diskcleaner.nl/
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Use an existing computer case...and customize it.\n\nI have several with custom paint jobs.  The insides can be removed and upgraded because it is a standard size.
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Well, I would do a few things:  I would purchase one of those cans of compressed air - for cleaning computer keyboards - and go outside with the laptop, spray away!  Every nook and crevice you can spray in.  Flip it upside down, sideways, etc.  Open whatever compartments you can and spray in them too.  Just be sure the can has had a good shake and isn't running low, or the air will be moist.\n\nThen I would use lemon juice... not IN or ON the laptop itself, but open it up, keep it turned off and squirt some lemon juice around it - on the table/surface it's on.  This works, no joke!\n\nAnd you'll want to keep the laptop off as much as you possibly can because they will be attracted to the heat.  The next thing you know, you'll have fried little ants shorting out your sensitive electronics inside!
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It's really quite easy. here is a small door on the side of the laptop with a screw in it. Remove the screw, and the door. There is a small piece of ribbon connected to the HDD. Just pull it out. Very simple. Try the link, thhey have pictures.
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1. Fix it yourself?\nThis is your best bet if you know what you are doing. I encourage this approach as many people bring it to me after they really screwed it up. Then I make more money than if they had brought it to me in the first place.\n\n2. Call the Hardware or Software manufacturer?\nGreat Idea if you speak  Indian or Cantonese\n\n\n3. Call or bring the PC/Notebook in to the place you bought it?\nThis approach seldom works unless you bought it from a computer specialty store.\n\n\n4. Have a friend, neighbor, relative or co-worker fix it?\nI really like this idea, I generally make even more money than if you tried to fix it yourself.\n\n\n5. Call or bring the PC/Notebook to a PC support company like Geek Squad or Nerds on Line? (which)\nSure if you can afford them. Your local small computer business is a better bet, because they actually care about repeat business and their reputation.\n\n6. Other (please specify). \nBuy a new computer!
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Take it to your local recycling center to have it recycled or have the parts reused to make refurbished computers.  I just wrote an article for someone about this.  (I'm a freelance writer)  Just don't throw it in the trash!
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ this site walks you thru cleaning out your pc
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http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-076457549X,subcat-OS.html\n\n\nThat book above is a lifesaver, theres tons of stuff in there about cleaning up xp and your comp. in general.  I found it on Amazon for twelve bucks.  If you like that one buy this one below also.  I bought them at the same time and there both great.  Well worth the money. \n\n\nhttp://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0471748978.html
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Well, it's time to clean it. Go to the store- any store that has techie stuff - and get some canned air. Bring it back. Turn the thing upside down and tap it on the table. Damn! Look at all those crumbs, chocalate crumbs, jelly and assorted coffee blots! No wonder your keyboard sticks. Blat the living crap out of the keys, inside every crevice you can. \n Don't take the advice of those who will inevitably say you can hose it down or put it in the dishwasher. I am a fan of hosing all kinds of electronics, fans, etc., down. But not keyboards. They don't like water. Stick to the canned air.
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if it was already installed, such as (oem), and you have no start up disk, I`m afraid you have a problem.\nIf you bought it secondhand, (try to contact seller), or new, (contact seller), dont fancy your chances though.\ngood luck.
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There are commercial kits available, but a can of compressed air, a lint-free cloth or wipes, mild dishwashing liquid, and a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush are all you really need for a basic cleaning. \nAfter turning off your computer and unplugging your keyboard, gently shake the keyboard upside down over some newspaper to dislodge loose crumbs and particles. \nUse the can of compressed air to blow a stream of air between the keys. \nDampen a lint-free cloth with a diluted solution of dishwashing liquid and water to wipe down the keys. \nUse the vacuum cleaner brush attachment to suck away any remaining dirt or debris. <br />\nIf you have a membrane-type keyboard (it doesn't have a spring under each key) and the keys are truly grungy, you can remove the keys with a small screwdriver and use cotton swabs and 90% isopropyl alcohol to get it sparkling clean. If you are still feeling industrious, next you can tackle cleaning your mouse. \nOf course, if cleaning your keyboard seems a truly undesirable task, you can always buy a new one for around $20.
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Get a new keyboard.  Not that dear & not covered in kitty poo / sick.  I can't imagine how you'd clean that.\nJust realised you meant water.  Leave it to dry somewhere warm, but no direct heat.  Leave it for a couple of days perhaps.  As long as it's just water & not waste should be ok.
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take the battery out for a few minutes then replace.\n\n\nthe mother board battery is what i was talking about!!!!!!! had to perform that operation myself and it works wonderfully. and not all laptop main board batteries are on the motherboard, mine was located in a small compartment underneith the laptop.\n\nUPDATE: you could just also bash the thing repeatedly on the concrete untill it is just a bunch of tiny bits, that will get rid of the password too.
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If the machine is open use the following standard:  \n\n1). Always check connections first (remove and reinsert) - keyb, mouse, usb, video cable (all outside).  CPU chip, memory chip, video card (and others if present), power to motherboard, fans, reset or power button stuck, data and power cables to devices.  \n\n2).Follow (within limits) process of elimination:  If success add next most basic thing and continue until failure.  Move cards and memory to different slots as a quick test.  Remove everything but CPU chip and power to M/B.  Beep test - power up and listen for series of beeps;  no beep=check CPU, M/B or existence of  beeper/speaker.   Add memory, beep test.  Add video, look for output.  \n\nAt this point, test the hard disk LAST so it wont boot windows or be hammered for every test.\n\nAdd a power cable to floppy and test.  Add a data cable to same device and test, then try to boot a floppy.  Add power to next device, test, then add data to the device and test - etc.  Then add each card until failure.  Any failed item should be thoroughly checked out unless you're rich and will replace it then and there.  Sometimes certain M/B will not power up or boot without CPU and memory chip combo.  Some are intelligent enough to allow only CPU.  \n\nIf you are uncomfortable with any of this, take your box to a PC guru friend or a service and have them do a flavor of the above.  Don't let them tell you the thing is hosed - make 'em show you something from the above or similar tests.
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download C cleaner at http://www.ccleaner.com.\n\nit's free, light, easy to use and you can choose what to clean.