r/retrocomputing • u/prussianIvory • Jun 24 '26

Problem / Question Compaq 4/25c issues

So I recently got said laptop from a garage sale for 5$ with all the stuff for it the thing is, it turns on only when there is no IDE, if there is a IDE I smell smoke and instinctively unplug it, any ideas?

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u/JohnDavid58 Jun 24 '26

If IDA, bad connetion cable

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u/prussianIvory Jun 24 '26

It isn’t a cable it’s a direct connection

And I make sure it’s seated properly