change or install a new motherboard in compaq presario 5BW130 model?
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I believe not. It might be able to support the P4 and the board itsef, but will not be able to support the extra circuitry & devices such as the fan, memory, HDD, DVD drive etc. You will need atleast a 200W power supply to handle the load, although a 230/250W SMPS is more like it.
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You can probably replace the motherboard, if only you can find that one to replace it.   That MB was probably only available for a year or so.   \n\nGetting a new motherboard could mean getting a new processor chip, new memory and possibly other new parts.   This will end up costing more than just buying a DELL.    So consider that option, if you can't find an exact replacement.  \n\nIn the meantime, keep your computer on it's side with GRAVITY holding the Heatsink in place.  As long as you don't move the comptuer, it should be just fine.  But it will be difficult to use the CD drive.  \n\nGood luck
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There is a software that may help you.  Try Everest Free Edition at the following link.  Download it and install. \nRun it and it will give you a faily complete system detail including the Motherboard version, in most cases.\nLet me know.  When you run the program, just keep clicking on the Motherboard information link.  It should work\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4181
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Either call a teechnical knowledgeble person or open the cabinet and see what chipset is specified on you notherboard. If u dont understand just write down the number on the chipset of ur board and mail me. I will tell u which board it is and which drivers u require.
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Just download the right driver at compaq
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What model motherboard do you have?\n\nEdit: Hmm, well when there isn't an option in the BIOS that usually means you have to change a jumper setting on the motherboard. Try downloading and running this program: http://www.sofotex.com/AIDA32-download_L9326.html It's a system information tool and should tell you the model of the motherboard. Once I know that I can do some searching to find out the jumper settings.
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You can download a new version here and overwrite the old to see if that works:\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,5053,tfg,tfg,00.asp
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FIrst, do you have software that requires that you upgrade the BIOS?  You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". \n\nYour motherboard came with instructions FOR that motherboard.   You will have to look for that manual... or go online at the manufacturer's website and look for it.   If you do not have the proper instructions for that board, it simply won't work.\n\nIf you downloaded the proper BIOS upgrade, it may be a ZIP file or other compressed file.   That might contain upgrade instructions.  Look for a file called README.
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YOU have discovered the problem with buying a pre-loaded system.  If you change the hardware, your OS won't load.\n\nThey got a special price on the OS, BUT it HAS to be used on THEIR system. (SOMETIMES even a minor upgrade, an additional PCI board, etc., is enough to cause it to stop working.  THEY wantyou to buy a NEW one, NOT upgrade the existing machine!!) \n\nThe ONLY solution is to either reinstall ALL the original parts; or buy, or download a new OS for your "upgraded" system, depending on the OS you decide to use.
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no, they are interchangable with any of the same type motherboard
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If your power button is bad then yes, you can probably take the button from the old one (if it is the same - not all are).  The old power supply may or may not be the same - you may have an AT supply in one and an ATX in the other.  If the power connectors look the same (the large ones that plug into the mobo) then yes, replace it.  You need not install it into the case first to see if it works, just connect it to the mobo, connect the hard drive and see if it powers up.
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You could upgrade the processor.  The highest processor you can upgrade to is a Pentium 233 MMX (the last model before Intel moved to the Pentium II format).  It's not much of an upgrade but it's up to you if it's worth the time to learn how to do it.  Money shouldn't be a probably as the 233 MMX probably goes for $5 or less on ebay or some flea market.\n\nTo open the Presario case, there are probably some screws on the left hand side in the rear (when looking directly at the front).  They secure the left panel to the case and consists of two (maybe three) screws.  If you tug at the left panel by pushing it towards the back and it still doesn't open, it might be a U-shaped cover and you'll need to unscrew the screws on the right panel on the rear.  Again, this may vary as different vendors had different ways to take the cover off.  I know that Sony desktops at the time didn't use screws but had pressure mechanisms that held the panel in place.
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No, you can't change them and it is not the same as a desktop computer.  The motherboards are custom form factors between manufacturers, the graphics cards are usually integrated into the motherboard (even the dedicated solutions are hardwired to the motherboard), the same goes for the sound card.  The only thing you can upgrade on a laptop are the processor (in MOST cases), memory and hard drive.  If you want a better sound card you can get a PCMCIA version of the Audigy 2.\n\nMost laptops use a 2.5" hard drive so don't think you can pop a 3.5" drive into it because you can't.\n\nI'll add a few things in addition to what others have said.  The Video cards that some are speaking of don't play games, which is from my perspective the purpose of a video card in the first place.  Though the external cards do give you some extra inputs and allow you to attach extra monitors to a laptop they DO NOT let you play Doom 3.\n\nThe memory and hard drive are accessed via some panels on the bottom of your laptop, usually secured with screws and they are usually labled, they are also usually the only two panels on the bottom of your laptop you can remove.\n\nYou can open the case to your laptop.  To gain access to the processor you need to remove the screws on the bottom of your laptop that secure the plastic frame around the keyboard.  Then pop that off, remove the screws to the keyboard.  Then you will be able to remove the fan off the processor (which is usually right under the keyboard) and depending on how the processor is secured either via a ZIF slot, with screws or with a rotating lock you will be able to remove it (again, in MOST cases).  If you want to upgrade the processor you will need to know what slot it uses like my Pentium 4 uses Socket 478 and an Athlon 64 uses Socket 939 and in case it isn't obvious AMD and Intel processors cannot be swapped for one another.\n\nThey are right about the motherboards, you can't change it.
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check at the manufacture's site or the mother board's site remember don't update bios unless you're having a problem if everything is working ok leave it alone!
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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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Restart your  computer and then press delete  key.It  will just maake u reach in bios setup aand where u can change the hardware configration.
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I had a similar problem.  I took it in to get checked and it was the motherboard.  They replaced it and I ended up paying $100.