Photos: Cracking open the Compaq Presario V2000

The CNET Networks site TechRepublic runs a regular series called "Cracking Open" in which it takes a look inside a variety of gadgets. CNET News.com is publishing this excerpt.

The Compaq Presario laptop. This test subject lasted two years in the trenches before experiencing a failed display.

Photo by Erik Eckel/CNET Networks

Caption by Erik Eckel