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*dtlilly* · 03-07-2005, 08:50 PM

I've got a Compaq Presario 1700T, Pentium III, 256, 30G, with cd/dvd/rw and floppy drives, and 2000 professional operating system. I was told the main PCB board is bad from the power connector that plugs in the back causing a short.

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-07-2005, 08:53 PM

don, my 8' bed only has one step support per a side, but the 9' does have 2. I need to go get some pics of it for you and sean.

shifty · 03-08-2005, 04:35 PM

DT - I don't want you to think I've forgotten about you ---- It just took a little while to dig up a maintenance manual for a Compaq laptop similar to yours. Luckily, I have a lot of resources

Your hard drive is easy to remove; I couldn't find a real maintenance guide for your specific machine, but I did find one for the 1700XL series laptop, which is basically the same case/machine.

For a diagram of how to remove your laptop hard drive, Please visit the following link:

http://www.compaq.com/athome/support...ch7removal.pdf

Look at page 10 of that the pdf file.

You should see this image. It shows exactly how to remove the container with your hard drive:

You will basically slide out this container/bracket after unscrewing it, then there will probably be four screws on the underneath which hold the actual drive in. There may be an adapter of some sort attached the back of the drive. It make take some gentle force to remove this thing. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DROP OR JAR IT ABRUPTLY!!! Remove it on top of a rubber mat or something. Don't remove over a carpeted floor (static electricity risk) or a tile floor (impact risk if you drop it).

Once the drive is removed, if you get the 2.5" case from CompUSA, you should be able to install it without a problem. If you do have problems, give me a holler, take a digital picture of the problem if you can and I'll be happy to help out!!

shifty · 03-08-2005, 04:39 PM

P.S. - I would print out a copy of the maintenace guide if you want to fix your computer. I think you can get a new motherboard from eBay for this machine. Working on computers isn't too hard, not as easy as an old GM truck, but ...

Good luck. Promise me you'll post those pics once you get this beast working. It's a fun little project to get going and only costs ~ $30. You get to salvage your data also!

(Be sure to back everything up to CD or DVD once you get the portable drive hooked up!!!)

*dtlilly* · 03-08-2005, 04:41 PM

Wow! that's awesum. I'll get the case at Circuit City this weekend. Thanks for the help.

Jim, if you want to, send pics of the whole bed (in and out), I may also be interested in the bed sides as well as the steps. Sean, let me know what you want to do as well (I guess we both PMed Jim about the bed).

9footfan · 03-08-2005, 09:55 PM

dt its your call as you have seniority on me. i do need a good set of 9ft bedsides for my 67 and would also like some steps and their supports--so you guys have an interested buyer. dt pm me with your thoughts or ideas.

*dtlilly* · 03-09-2005, 01:30 AM

Sean, need comes before greed. I have 2 complete beds (one on the truck and one spare). The spare needs a lot of work, but not needed right now. You have first stab at Jim's bed when he gets it.

9footfan · 03-09-2005, 09:04 AM

understood dt-thanks i'll take your spot in line.

*dtlilly* · 03-09-2005, 06:08 PM

That's what buds are for

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-09-2005, 08:12 PM

You guys aren't going to hug are you? Brought a tear to my eye!

Don, I like the looks of the bed without the steps.

*dtlilly* · 03-11-2005, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIMs70GMC

You guys aren't going to hug are you? Brought a tear to my eye!

Don, I like the looks of the bed without the steps.

It's different, isn't it? I've got a perfect set of steps and supports that need paint. and I have a set that will be a challenge to an experienced metal smith

03-07-2005, 08:53 PM	#27
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	don, my 8' bed only has one step support per a side, but the 9' does have 2. I need to go get some pics of it for you and sean. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-08-2005, 04:35 PM	#28
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	DT - I don't want you to think I've forgotten about you ---- It just took a little while to dig up a maintenance manual for a Compaq laptop similar to yours. Luckily, I have a lot of resources Your hard drive is easy to remove; I couldn't find a real maintenance guide for your specific machine, but I did find one for the 1700XL series laptop, which is basically the same case/machine. For a diagram of how to remove your laptop hard drive, Please visit the following link: http://www.compaq.com/athome/support...ch7removal.pdf Look at page 10 of that the pdf file. You should see this image. It shows exactly how to remove the container with your hard drive: You will basically slide out this container/bracket after unscrewing it, then there will probably be four screws on the underneath which hold the actual drive in. There may be an adapter of some sort attached the back of the drive. It make take some gentle force to remove this thing. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DROP OR JAR IT ABRUPTLY!!! Remove it on top of a rubber mat or something. Don't remove over a carpeted floor (static electricity risk) or a tile floor (impact risk if you drop it). Once the drive is removed, if you get the 2.5" case from CompUSA, you should be able to install it without a problem. If you do have problems, give me a holler, take a digital picture of the problem if you can and I'll be happy to help out!! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-08-2005, 04:39 PM	#29
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	P.S. - I would print out a copy of the maintenace guide if you want to fix your computer. I think you can get a new motherboard from eBay for this machine. Working on computers isn't too hard, not as easy as an old GM truck, but ... Good luck. Promise me you'll post those pics once you get this beast working. It's a fun little project to get going and only costs ~ $30. You get to salvage your data also! (Be sure to back everything up to CD or DVD once you get the portable drive hooked up!!!) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-08-2005, 09:55 PM	#31
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	dt its your call as you have seniority on me. i do need a good set of 9ft bedsides for my 67 and would also like some steps and their supports--so you guys have an interested buyer. dt pm me with your thoughts or ideas. __________________ 9FT STEPSIDE CLUB 40 1-1/2 ton stake 67 c30 disassembled & for sale 70 gmc 3500 canadian 9 foot "fenderside" pickup 06 silverado 71 vet enjoyed by my retired father wtb-67 chevy 1 ton 9ft stepside-in perfect condition

03-09-2005, 09:04 AM	#33
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	understood dt-thanks i'll take your spot in line. __________________ 9FT STEPSIDE CLUB 40 1-1/2 ton stake 67 c30 disassembled & for sale 70 gmc 3500 canadian 9 foot "fenderside" pickup 06 silverado 71 vet enjoyed by my retired father wtb-67 chevy 1 ton 9ft stepside-in perfect condition

03-07-2005, 08:50 PM	#26
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I've got a Compaq Presario 1700T, Pentium III, 256, 30G, with cd/dvd/rw and floppy drives, and 2000 professional operating system. I was told the main PCB board is bad from the power connector that plugs in the back causing a short.

03-08-2005, 04:41 PM	#30
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Wow! that's awesum. I'll get the case at Circuit City this weekend. Thanks for the help. Jim, if you want to, send pics of the whole bed (in and out), I may also be interested in the bed sides as well as the steps. Sean, let me know what you want to do as well (I guess we both PMed Jim about the bed).

03-09-2005, 01:30 AM	#32
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Sean, need comes before greed. I have 2 complete beds (one on the truck and one spare). The spare needs a lot of work, but not needed right now. You have first stab at Jim's bed when he gets it.

03-09-2005, 06:08 PM	#34
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	That's what buds are for

03-09-2005, 08:12 PM	#35
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	You guys aren't going to hug are you? Brought a tear to my eye! Don, I like the looks of the bed without the steps. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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