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    Compaq Presario f700 wireless doesn't work, what do I have to do?!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by WaffleBoy, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. WaffleBoy

    WaffleBoy Notebook Deity

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    Compaq Presario f700 wireless doesn't work, what do I have to do?!
    I have Windows 7, I downloaded EVERY driver I saw, NOTHING WORKED!
     
    WaffleBoy, Jun 13, 2011
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    richierichdollar Notebook Geek

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    Are you sure its not the router you are trying to connect to? Do you see wireless bars on the bottem right of you desktop? Need more info. Model of wireless card, router etc.
     
    richierichdollar, Jun 13, 2011
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  3. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Have you installed HP Wireless Assistant? Some people refer it as bloatware but in some computers it's mandatory to have, to turn wireless antenna on in the first place.

    At least it's worth checking :)
     
    KLF, Jun 14, 2011
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  4. WaffleBoy

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    Yes and yes... and the wireless it self doesn't work... its the Nvidia's Wireless (somthing like that)
     
    WaffleBoy, Jun 14, 2011
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    Oh well, I should have googled the picture first:

    Compaq Presario F700, Compaq Presario F700 Review, Compaq Presario F700 specs

    If it's 15.4" then it is a rebadged HP dv6000 -series. You will find multiple threads about that issue.

    All of those have faulty nvidia system chip and in some models also gpu. Since you are missing the wireless part, system chip is going down first.

    There is different ways to fix it, first is simple motherboard replacement.
    Second is heatgun treatment to the system chip / gpu if present.
    Third is rude but usually effective, bake the whole motherboard in the oven. It's risky, as some other part/component might burn.
     
    KLF, Jun 14, 2011
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    madrik79 Newbie

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    this is a known issue with these laptops, just download the latest bios for your laptop and it should correct the issue


    hope this hepls
     
    madrik79, Jun 22, 2011
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