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The listing, Compaq Presario V5000 notebook PC - 15.4" 64-bit 1.8GHz 1GB RAM 60GB HDD - details inside! has ended.

This is a nice laptop and is in very good shape, but it needs some TLC (tender loving care.) I am auctioning it AS-IS, for parts or repair, read details below.

The good:
1.8 GHz AMD Turion 64-bit processor, 1 gig 333MHz DDR RAM (32MB to 128MB shared w/ video), 60GB hard drive
Built-in Wireless-G WiFi
Burns DVDs and CDs
Battery is good and holds a charge
Keyboard clean and good, all keys work
15.4" (1280x800) screen is crisp and clear with no scratches and no dead pixels
Nice Altec Lansing speakers
Valid Windows XP home COA (certificate of authenticity)

The bad:
Laptop has problems powering on (lights come on, fans spin, but screen stays dark. Try a few times and it comes on and stays on fine. There is probably a trick to it.)
USB ports broken (they work internally, pins are there, it is missing the outer metal sleeve)
I can't seem to get Windows XP installed. Windows 98 will install but I can't find the right drivers (video, WiFi, LAN, USB). Windows XP Setup stays on "Starting Windows" after it has been installed.

I don't have time to mess with it so it's for auction here! It would make a nice laptop for web browsing and playing / recording DVDs, for someone who knows what's wrong with it!

Adult-owned, from a smoke-free home. Includes genuine HP/Compaq charger. Winner will pay actual shipping cost (USA and Canada).

I do my best to describe my auctions to the best of my ability. If I have forgotten anything or if you have any questions, please comment and ask, I will answer below. Thanks, and happy bidding!

Questions & Comments

it might be your graphics card i had the same problem

Feb 18th, 2013 at 4:13:27 PM PST by

Thanks for the heads-up, that makes sense!

Feb 20th, 2013 at 2:04:52 PM PST by

Caught this listing late- hope you can answer before this ends but was this NOT connected to a power source for a long period of time? Do you know the memory max on this? Is it 2 or 4. As for trouble shooting- agree with trp but I believe VRANCH is closer to the source of the problem. But it is not the fan. with everything lit up and the hdd working but no screen- the processor is overheating due to the thermal paste has dried up-the screen will not kick in unless you apply fresh paste-best case scenario/worst case scenartio- the mainboard is blown-fried...in your case-hoping for the best case-good luck! I will bid- with caution , with a limit and if the memory max is 4. see how this goes

Feb 24th, 2013 at 5:44:19 PM PST by

I just happened to check my phone and saw your comment; this laptop was on a shelf in the closet for probably two years, not connected to a charger.

I am pretty sure the max memory is 2GB.

I didn't do much troubleshooting (and definitely didn't think to check the processor thermal compound) but it makes a ton of sense. Replacing the heatsink compound could be an easy fix. If this model has a separate GPU, thermal compound would explain the intermittent boot screen and not getting past the text-only part of WinXP setup.

Great suggestion, thanks!

Feb 24th, 2013 at 5:56:24 PM PST by

A trojan horse or any other form of malware will not necessarily destroy the harddrive. You can get auslogics registry defrag, AVG for viruses, and other free software downloads on CNET.com. I've been working in the tech industry since 1985. The laptop could most likely use some driver updates as well. As long as it is coming on it is NOT the harddrive!! Good luck on this!! Fanned!!

Feb 24th, 2013 at 3:51:02 PM PST by

Thank you, good advice for this laptop or ANY Windows PC for that matter.

Feb 24th, 2013 at 5:43:38 PM PST by

If it gets warm, it will shut off. The one I'm on now is the same type computer, I believe this one needs a fan. I hope this helps.... = )

Feb 23rd, 2013 at 12:25:26 PM PST by

fanning you and watching, please fan me back!!!

Feb 22nd, 2013 at 2:16:56 PM PST by

sounds like the mbr master boot record you can use the repair fix on a installation disk if not a reinstall of a operating system

Feb 22nd, 2013 at 8:59:05 AM PST by

Awesome suggestions, thanks!

Feb 22nd, 2013 at 9:09:30 AM PST by

30,000 credits enough for free shipping? I will be bidding if you can offer free ship F&W

Feb 21st, 2013 at 10:10:15 AM PST by

What's your approx. Figure or anyone watching, to get this back to perfect running shape. Computers have progressed a very long way since 2008 but seems good deal.

Feb 20th, 2013 at 8:32:11 AM PST by

Would u trade for and xbox

Feb 18th, 2013 at 8:17:05 PM PST by

No, sorry - I will be auctioning off an Xbox 360 myself here soon.

Feb 20th, 2013 at 2:04:38 PM PST by

Nice!

Feb 18th, 2013 at 6:04:37 PM PST by

it sill works right
F&W

Feb 11th, 2013 at 11:23:26 PM PST by

It sort of works but needs someone who can work on it and update the software (and maybe hardware). It takes a few tries to get it to turn on. As you can see in one of the photos, I just pulled up Listia with it. Thanks!

Feb 13th, 2013 at 6:18:09 AM PST by

5600 credits be good for free shipping?

Feb 17th, 2013 at 8:52:34 AM PST by

Sorry, that wouldn't even cover my cost to ship. I saw a similar PC with more problems from a 0% seller go for 50,000... so I'm thinking free shipping after 50,000. The LCD screen alone goes for $50+ on eBay. Thanks!

Feb 18th, 2013 at 11:17:33 AM PST by

Incidently prod reason it wont go beyond windows startup window is because it isnt booting to the hdd first common mistake when installing os the os disc switches the boot order so it goes to cd rom to install os up to u to press f2 and go to setup and reset the order so that hdd boots first

Feb 16th, 2013 at 12:11:51 PM PST by

That;s good to know. The Windows XP setup files are already on the HDD, so when you boot up you have two options: Windows 98SE, or Windows XP Setup.

Feb 16th, 2013 at 12:59:15 PM PST by

I live Near Summerfield

Feb 16th, 2013 at 12:07:15 PM PST by

I know Summerfield; we take our dogs to Summerfield Veterinary Hospital :) Only about half an hour away from me in Burlington.

Feb 16th, 2013 at 12:57:53 PM PST by

Would u do local pickup on it if I win it

Feb 16th, 2013 at 12:06:36 PM PST by

Definitely! In fact, if you want to take a quick look at the laptop before bidding, you are welcome to drop by my office any weekday after 6pm. Just message me directly. Thanks!

Feb 16th, 2013 at 12:55:48 PM PST by

do you do cash for shipping

Feb 16th, 2013 at 8:30:36 AM PST by

Yes, I will accept cash, but I prefer Paypal for more safety overall. Thanks and good luck!

Feb 16th, 2013 at 9:57:28 AM PST by

will ya do free shipping if enough credits?

Feb 15th, 2013 at 4:45:54 PM PST by

Yes, I will consider free shipping if bids get high enough. I'm not sure of the amount of credits yet but I will update the auction when it's time!! Thanks!

Feb 16th, 2013 at 10:04:16 AM PST by

Other than being kinda old, this is great!

Feb 13th, 2013 at 7:58:57 PM PST by

Thanks - not even that old, I think 2008. Nicer than most of the laptops I see on here. Just needs a little love.

Feb 15th, 2013 at 8:15:14 AM PST by

i have never done this before..will this be on here for the 12 days that is left before someone wins it? Thank you

Feb 12th, 2013 at 12:50:29 PM PST by

Hi Bonnie, yes, whoever has the highest bid by Sunday night Feb 24th 2013 will win this auction. There is no "Get It Now" option to end the auction early so it will run the full 12 days. Thanks!

Feb 13th, 2013 at 6:19:56 AM PST by

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