Hardware Installation - Compaq Presario 7400 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

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Problem Probable cause(s)
A new device is When the system advised
not recognized you of changes to the
as part of the configuration, you did not
computer save the changes.
system.
The system may not have
automatically recognized the
new device.
The cables for the new
external device are loose, or
the power cables are
unplugged.
The power switch for the
new external device is not
turned on.
Problem
Computer will not turn on.

Hardware installation

Possible solutions
Reboot the computer and follow
the instructions for saving the
changes.
Run
the new device.
Check all cables.
Turn off the computer, turn on
the external device, and then
turn on the computer to integrate
the new device with the
computer.
Power
Possible Solution
Ensure that the computer is connected to a power
source.
Computer Setup and identify