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vilmer · 05-27-2009, 09:21 AM

@Thea88; the hdd used has standard SATA connections. In other words, you can connect it to the mainboard of most modern desktop computers to backup your files. Just note that after you removed the HDD from your notebook, you have to slide off the connection that is covering the SATA connections on the back. After that you will see the SATA connections.

Btw, HP did not want to repair my notebook under warranty, so I bought 2 mainboards off ebay for $ 90 each. I used one to replace mine, and sold the other one, having a free repair this way ;-).
This is my last HP/compaq buy EVER ofcourse..

05-27-2009, 09:21 AM	#25 (permalink)
vilmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Compaq Presario F500 Won't Boot - Help Please! @Thea88; the hdd used has standard SATA connections. In other words, you can connect it to the mainboard of most modern desktop computers to backup your files. Just note that after you removed the HDD from your notebook, you have to slide off the connection that is covering the SATA connections on the back. After that you will see the SATA connections. Btw, HP did not want to repair my notebook under warranty, so I bought 2 mainboards off ebay for $ 90 each. I used one to replace mine, and sold the other one, having a free repair this way ;-). This is my last HP/compaq buy EVER ofcourse..