Laptop Horror

Hi everyone i need help !!! ok so i recently put a bigger hard drive into my laptop but something in the laptop will not allow me to install windows all the way through but then again the laptop seems to turn off at random while installing. i tried the firmware update but it didnt need it so i dont think thats the case. im wondering about power supply, is there an internal power supply in a laptop like in desktop computers or is the power adapter and battery considered the only sorce of power conversion so what happens now is at any random moment while trying to install windows xp or just having it on for a certain amount of time it will just turn off and the bios on the mobo doesnt give me very much options anyways any idea on this matter i would gladly appreciate the specs on the laptop are QuickSpecs Compaq Presario 2715US 2700 Series Internet Notebook PC January 2002 Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 2715US Compaq P/N: 267919-001 Standard Features Dimensions & Weights (L x W x H) Unit: 1.65" x 12.99" x 11.02" (7.9 lbs.) Package: 19.25" x 7.75" x 15.25" (14.0 lbs.) Processor Intel® Pentium® III-M Processor 1.13GHz featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology System Bus 133 MHz system bus Cache 512KB Integrated "On Chip" L2 Cache Display 15.0" SXGA+ Display System Memory 512 MB PC133 SyncDRAM, upgradeable to 1.0GB Hard Drive 30.0 UltraDMA Hard Drive Optical Drive Dual Optical Drives plus Floppy • 8X DVD-ROM drive (Fixed) • 8X CD-RW drive (FutureBay™ II) • 3.5" 1.44 MB Diskette Drive (FutureBay™ II) Communications 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port and 56K ITU V.92 PCI Modem Graphics ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ M6 Graphics with 16MB dedicated video memory • 4X AGP for enhanced video, graphics and 3D performance • Enhanced DVD playback and 3D performance • Maximum internal resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 x 16M; with external monitor - 1600 x 1200 non-interlaced • 32 bit color provides up to 16M brilliant colors • Video Player (AVI, MPEG2 and others) • S-Video TV-Out • MPEG full-motion video playback • Microsoft® Directshow Audio/Speakers JBL Pro Audio Speakers with Bass Reflex • High power, low distortion amplifiers • Ported bass reflex enclosures • Dolby Digital Certified Sound • Audio CD player with control function keys (Play/Pause, Stop, Previous/Next Track) • Digital volume control • PCI Audio Battery High-capacity LiIon battery • Dual-battery capable with Futurebay™ II option Compaq Internet Zone Instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, and much more. • One Touch Access to your Media Player. • One Button access to e-mail. • Personalized Start Page from local news and media companies you trust. LED Status Display AC power status, num lock, cap lock, scroll lock Keyboard/Touchpad • Oversize keys and separate cursor control keys (88 keys) - 101-key compatible • Windows operating system keys • SoftTouch palm rests and touchpad pointing device with 4-way Internet Scroll • Internet Scroll - scroll vertically and horizontally through web pages and documents Security Features Power-on password Reinforced security slot; accepts 3rd-party security lock devices Power Conservation Hibernation and Sleep Expansion One (1) Type I/II PC Card Slot with support for 32-bit CardBus I/O Interfaces • Two (2) USB Connectors • One (1) Parallel SPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector) • PS/2 Style Mouse or Keyboard port • One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet Jack • One (1) RJ-11 Modem Jack • Two (2) Audio Ports (headphone/speaker out, microphone-in) • One (1) TV-Out (S-Video) • One (1) IEEE 1394 Digital Video Port • One (1) External VGA Monitor port • One (1) QuikDock Connector Compatibility/Compliance • Ethernet Network Compatibility • Plug-and-Play Service and Support Quick and effective product care and customer service. • Comprehensive product protection plan All Presario Notebooks - 1 year parts, 1 year labor. • Accidental Damage Protection Service - 1 year from date of purchase. Service must be purchased at time of, or within 30 days of the product sale and runs concurrent with the product warranty. • 24x7 eServices. • Built-in preventive care and maintenance featuring anti-virus software, Inernet security, restore and recovery solutions as well as the new Compaq Help and Support Center build right into the PC. SOFTWARE Preinstalled Software Microsoft® Windows ® XP Home Edition Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 America Online Microsoft® Works 6.0 Microsoft® Money 2001 Norton Anti-Virus Microsoft® Windows ® Media Player 7 Studio DV Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.01 InterVideo WinDVD 3.0 On CD Getting Started and Documentation Suite Quick Restore Internet/Online Microsoft® Encarta ® Online Deluxe Encyclopedia (1 year free subscription)

The update I was reffering to wasnt for the firmware, persay. It was in hopes to replace any part of BIOS that may have been missing due to non-OEM harddrive. Yes, the it could be a power supply issue. However, If that were case, then the first place to look is at the fan. If, lets say, the fan for the CPU is out… it will cause the very same issues as you describe. Check the side of lappie were the fans are and see if there is air blowing out from were the fan is located.

Yes its the powersupply. Try to check the fan where your CPU is.. If the fan stop spinning, means its broken. Try to smell the fan. I am sure that it smells like an overheated engine…(like a burned metal) Means your Power Supply has been overheated and the fuse was burn. Try to start your computer. If you cant see the RED LIGHT, the power supply has the problem.. For quick solution for that, Purchase a new one… Its cost Php700 here in the Philippines I dont know how much in your country. Well thats it . Hope all the best Eumic

thank i listen to the fans theres 2 of them it seem they both go into over drive when the computer goes on then poof