If you're handy with computer hardware, replacing the hinges is a simple fix. All you have to do is read the service manual and buy the parts off of ebay (usually less than $10). Seriously, a monkey could do it.
this was my first laptop, it worked great until one day i broke the screen, it still works great, i just use it hooked up to my tv, but now im useing a compaq desktop which works nice, but know im in the market for something higher end, im gunna get the sony vaio nw, i love it
My fan,dvd drive, and enter button are all fucked up. It'll cost me near 90 bucks to fix! Worth it though, the damn thing ran good when i first got it in 05
same thing happened to mine, except mine is WAY worse, the whole fan thing like where the square holes are, that all snapped off, i swear my screen is going to fall off! i have no clue how it happened! i took good care of it......idk i got a new one now but i still use it!
as long as you have the serial numbers on the bottom of the laptop to prove its legit you can take it to a computer store an they usually give you another disk for cheap
Best video I have seen in ages - very informative - great commentary !!!!!
Alpal0301 5 months ago
my moms compaq v5000 has a broken hinge
Brentlovetaiven 1 year ago
Great laptop. I like the Compaq V5000. The only problem is you have to refurbish it yourself to get it to the condition it SHOULD be in.
polarbear33333333 1 year ago
That exactly what mine is like, although plastic has broken off where the vents are and the back of the screen housing is cracked. :(
naillikbussey 1 year ago
If you're handy with computer hardware, replacing the hinges is a simple fix. All you have to do is read the service manual and buy the parts off of ebay (usually less than $10). Seriously, a monkey could do it.
kobun37 2 years ago
this was my first laptop, it worked great until one day i broke the screen, it still works great, i just use it hooked up to my tv, but now im useing a compaq desktop which works nice, but know im in the market for something higher end, im gunna get the sony vaio nw, i love it
maxpaintballer16 2 years ago
I see you have a broken hinge. Mine had cracked, and the screen will close with gravity... and its the same model...
JaradTProductions 2 years ago
@JaradTProductions Same here as I was typing this the screen fell forward.
naillikbussey 1 year ago
I have one of those laptops. i got the V5207nr model of the V5000 series.
xxcamdogxx 2 years ago
My fan,dvd drive, and enter button are all fucked up. It'll cost me near 90 bucks to fix! Worth it though, the damn thing ran good when i first got it in 05
Nypopsicle18 2 years ago
hahah exactly like my compaq
swedenkz 2 years ago
loose screews or cracked hinges
dellsucksass 2 years ago
xD I also have this laptop mai also had the problems with that and also broke a button xD
hpcompaqpresariov500 2 years ago
and mine wont close now. im pissed.
jimisme123 2 years ago
same thing happened to mine, except mine is WAY worse, the whole fan thing like where the square holes are, that all snapped off, i swear my screen is going to fall off! i have no clue how it happened! i took good care of it......idk i got a new one now but i still use it!
jimisme123 2 years ago
thats why you dont pick it up by the screen duh
drum00 2 years ago
Do you still have the recovery disk of this laptop?
I'm pulling my hairs to get one.
erfpm 2 years ago
as long as you have the serial numbers on the bottom of the laptop to prove its legit you can take it to a computer store an they usually give you another disk for cheap
dcKilla00 2 years ago