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Q279449: MSN Companion Compaq IA-2 device has black screen

Article: Q279449
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 1.0,2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- MSN Companion, versions 1.0, 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Compaq IA-2 devices only.

- The unit displays a completely blank screen despite the fact that it is
  powered up and unplugging the device and rebooting does not fix the problem.

- This problem happens 100% of the time.

- Despite the blank screen, you can still hear the various connection sounds
  that the device makes.

- The power indicator light is on. (The indicator lights are on the top center
  of the device in a group of three. The power indicator light is the one on
  the left.)

CAUSE
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There is a problem with the hardware.

RESOLUTION
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If you receive support requests from customers who wish to return MSN Companion
Internet devices, direct them to contact Compaq. Do not refer these customers
back to Radio Shack.

REFERENCES
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See also:

Q279540 - MSN Companion Compaq IA-2 err msg "Missing operating system"

Q279536 - MSN Companion Compaq IA-2 err msg "no boot device present, system
halting"

Additional query words: kbimu, Compaq IA-2

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :1.0,2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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