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scottuk
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_ 		2. September 2007 @ 05:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi guys looking for help Girlfriend has got a compaq D5S off ebay but it is password protected and cant start up.I have a windows xp cd but how do i run from cd.I have tried pressing F12 but just says media failure please check cable.
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_ 		2. September 2007 @ 12:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so have you?
if you've got a different cable, try that. also make sure the disc is relatively clean.
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scottuk
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_ 		3. September 2007 @ 05:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok dumb question what cable we talking about i have tried another monitor and that but bit lost now.Sorry
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_ 		3. September 2007 @ 11:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It could be any cable, although I am guessing it it the DVD drive cable. Open up the computer and just try to re-attach the dvd drive cable.
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