HP CQ57-401EO manual

Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide[...]

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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibilit y of heat-rela ted in juries or of overheating the device, do not place the device directly on your lap or obstruct t he device air vents. Use the device only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow anot her hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows [...]

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1 Product description Category Descriptio n Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Produc t Name Compaq Presario CQ57 No tebook PC √√ Proces sors AMD® E450 1.65-GHz pro cessor (dual core, 18 W) √ AMD E350 1.60-GHz processor (dual core, 18 W) √ AMD E300 1.30-GHz processor (dual core, [...]

Category Descriptio n Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Intel Pentium B950 2.10-GHz proces sor (2.0- MB L2 cache, dual core, TJ85, 35 W; not supported on computer models equipped with Windows 7 Starter 32-bit operating system) √ Intel Celeron B800 1.50-GHz process or (2.0- MB L3 cache,[...]

Category Descriptio n Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Switchable discrete graphics (not supported on computer models equipped with Windows 7 Starter OS): AMD Radeon HD 6470M Graphics with 512-MB of discrete video memory (64M×16 DDR3 900 MH z × 4 PCs) or AMD Radeon HD 6470M Graphics w[...]

Category Descriptio n Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Supports the following hard drives: ● 500-GB, 5400-rpm ● 320-GB, 5400-rpm ● 250-GB, 5400-rpm √√ Optical drive (select models only) Fixed √√ Serial ATA √√ 12.7-mm tray load √√ Support for the following optical d[...]

Category Descriptio n Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Support for the following WLAN formats: ● Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter ● Atheros AR9002WB-1NGB 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo Adapter (BT3.0+HS ready) ● Broadcom [...]

Category Descriptio n Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor TouchPad with multi-to uch gestures, 2-finger scrolling, and pinch-zoom enabled √√ Taps enabled by default √√ Power requirements 65-W RC V HP Smart AC adapter with localized cable plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, s[...]

2 External component identification Display Item Compo nent Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receiv e wireless signals to comm unicate with WLANs. NOTE: Select computer model s only have one WLAN antenna. (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start &g[...]

Item Compo nent Description (5) Internal display switch Turns off t he disp lay and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on . NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible fro m the outside of the computer. *The antennas are not visible from the ou tside of the computer. For optimal transm is sion, keep the areas immediate[...]

Keys Item Compo nent Description (1) esc key Display s syste m inform atio n when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Display s syste m inform atio n when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortc ut menu for items beneath the pointer.[...]

Lights Item Compo nent Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power ligh t ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The com puter is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is o ff. (4) Wireless light ● W[...]

TouchPad Item Compo nent Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● On: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchP ad on and off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (4) Left Touch[...]

Left side Item Compo nent Description (1) External monitor port Connects an external V GA monitor or projector. (2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. [...]

Right side Item Compo nent Description (1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light ● On: The optical drive is in use. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. (3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (4) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (5) AC adapter light ● White: The computer i[...]

Bottom Item Compo nent Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases th e battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and of[...]

3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering pa rts or reques ti ng information, p rovide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. Item Component Description (1) Product name This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphan umeric identifier that i[...]

Item Component Description (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) This numb er provides specific information about the product’s hardware components. The part number helps a service technician determ ine what components and parts are needed. (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. (5) Model de[...]

Computer major components Item Component Spare part number (1) 15.6-in , high definition (HD), light-emitting diode (LED), BrightView display assembly (includes microphone and wireless antenn a transceivers and cables): Equipped with webcam 645095-001 Not equipped with webcam 645094-001 NOTE: For more display assembly spare part information, see Di[...]

Item Component Spare part number (2) Keyboar d (includes keyboard cable): For use with all computer models: For use in Belgium 646125-A41 For use in Bulgaria 646125-261 For use in Canada 646125-121 For use in the Czech Republic 646125-221 For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway 646125-DH1 For use in France 646125-051 For use in Germany 646125-041 F[...]

Item Component Spare part number Cable Kit , includes: 646119-001 (6a) TouchPad cable (6b) Optical drive connector cable (6c) Hard drive connector cable NOTE: See Cable Kit on page 22 for more Cable Kit spare part information. (7) USB bo ard (includes cable) 646128-001 (8) Power connector cable 646121-001 Plastics Kit , includes: 646131-001 (9a) Ha[...]

Item Component Spare part number Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40-GHz processor (1333-M Hz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W; not supported on comp uter models equipped with Windows 7 Starter 32-bit operating system) 653341-001 Intel Core i3-2330M 2.20-GHz processor (1333-M Hz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W; not supported on comp uter models equ[...]

Item Component Spare part number 6-cell, 47-Whr, 2 .20-Ah Li-ion battery 593553-001 (17) Optical drive (select models only; incl udes bezel and bracket): DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 646126-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Drive 659879-001 DVD-ROM Drive 659638-001 Optical drive slot space saver 659632-001 (18) Hard d[...]

Cable Kit Item Component Spare part number Cable Kit , includes: 646119-001 (1) TouchPad cable (2) Optical drive connector cable (3) Hard drive connector cable 22 Chapter 3 Il lustrated parts catalo g[...]

Display assembly subcomponents Item Component Spare part number (1) Display bezel: For use with computer models equipped with a webcam and a microphon e 646117-001 For use with computer models equipped only with a microph one 646118-001 (2) Display hin ge covers ( 2) 646124-001 (3) 15.6-in, HD, LED, BrightView di splay panel 645096-001 (4) Webcam/m[...]

Item Component Spare part number (8) Display en closure 646113-001 Display Screw Kit (not illustrated, includes Mylar s crew covers and screws) 646134-001 Mass storage devices Item Component Spare part number (1) Hard drive (2.5-in, 7 .0-mm, SATA; does not include hard drive connector cable, hard drive bracket, or screws): 500-GB, 5400-rpm 634932-0[...]

Item Component Spare part number DVD-ROM Drive 659638-001 Optical drive slot space saver 659632-001 Miscellaneous parts Component Spare part number HP Smart AC adapter: 65-W RC V HP Smart AC adapter for use will all computer models 609939-001 For use only with computer mo dels equipped with an Intel processor: 90-W PFC RC V EM HP Smart AC adapter 6[...]

Plastics Kit Item Component Spare part number Plastics Kit , includes: 646131-001 (1) Hard drive co mpartment cover (includes on e captive screw, secured by a C-clip) (2) Memory module/wireless module co mpartment cover (includes one capt ive screw, secured by a C-clip) 26 Chapter 3 Il lustrated parts catalo g[...]

Sequential part number listing Spare part number Description 490371-001 Power cord for use with all com puter models in North America (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-011 Power cord for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Australia (3 - pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-021 Power cord for use with all com puter models in Europe [...]

Spare part number Description 609948-001 65-W RC V EM HP Smart AC adapter for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor 613584-001 Intel Core i3-370M 2.40-GHz processor ( 1066-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W; includes replacement thermal material; not supported on computer models equipped with Windows 7 Starter 32-bit[...]

Spare part number Description 646120-001 Display Cable Kit (includes display pan el cable and webcam/mic rophone module cable) 646121-001 Power connector cable 646122-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (inc ludes hard drive bracket and screws) 646123-001 Display Hinge Kit ( includes left and right display hinges and brackets) 646124-001 Display hinge cove[...]

Spare part number Description 646125-DH1 Keyboard for use with all computer models in Denmark, Finland, and Norway (includes keyboard cable) 646125-DJ1 Keyboard for us e with all computer models in Greece ( includes keyboard cable) 646126-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Do uble-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe (select models only ) 646128-001 U[...]

Spare part number Description 647315-001 Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers and cable) 647316-001 Fan/heat sink assembly for us e only with computer models equipped with an AMD processor (includes replacement thermal material) 647320-001 System board for use only with computer m odels equipped with an AM D E350 1.60-GHz processor (dual c[...]

4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the fo llowing tools to comple te the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers Service considerations The following sections include so me of the considerations th[...]

Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile compo nents that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe the se precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down th e computer. If you are unsure wh ether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the co mputer on, [...]

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these prec autions: Keep components in their electr ostatic-safe containe rs until you are ready to install them. Before touching an elec tronic component, dis charge stat ic electricity by using the guid elines describ ed in this section. Av[...]

Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelin es when packaging and transporting equipment: ● To avoid hand contact, transport produc ts in static-safe tubes, bags, or box es. ● Protect ESD-sensitive parts and as se mblies with conductive or ap proved containers or packaging. ● Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their contain[...]

Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include eith er a wrist st rap or a foot strap at a grou nded workstation. ● When seated, wear a wrist strap co nnected to a gr ounded system. Wrist straps ar e flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm ±1 0% resistance in the ground co rds. To provide proper g round, wear a strap snugly against t[...]

Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and repla cement procedures. There are as many as 75 screws that must be re moved, replaced, o r loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and r eplacement. Service tag When ordering pa rts or reques ting information, provide [...]

Item Component Description (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. (5) Model description This is the alphan umeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for t he computer. Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pad s. There are 4 rubber feet that attach [...]

Battery Description Spare part number 6-cell, 55-Whr, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 593554-001 6-cell, 47-Whr, 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery 593553-001 Before disass embling the computer, follow the se steps: 1. S hut down the compu ter. If you are uns ure whether th e computer is off or in Hibernatio n, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the op[...]

To insert the battery: 1. Align the tabs on the rear edge of the battery with the notches on the rear edge of the battery bay. 2. Pivot the front edge of the battery down into the battery bay until it is seated . (The battery release latch will automatica lly lock into place.) Optical drive (select models only) NOTE: The optical d rive spare part k[...]

2. Lift the rear edge of the memory mo dule/wireless modu le compartment cover (2) up and forward until it rests at an angle. 3. Remove the memory module/w ireless module c ompartment cover. The memory module/ wireless module compartmen t cover is available in the Plas tics Kit, spare part number 646131-001. 4. Remove the P hillips PM2.5×6.0 scr e[...]

7. If it is necessary to replace the opt ical drive brac ket, position the optical drive with the rear panel toward yo u. 8. Remove the two Ph illips PM2.0× 3.0 screws (1) that secure the bracke t to the optical drive. 9. Remove the opti cal drive bracke t (2) . Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical dri ve. 42 Chapter 4 Remo[...]

WLAN module Description Spare part number Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 655795-001 Atheros AR9002WB-1NGB 802.1 1b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo Adapter (BT3.0+HS ready) 593127-001 Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi an d 2 0702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 65732 5-001 Ralink 5390GN 802.11b/g/[...]

3. Remove the WLAN module by pulling the mo dule away from the slot at an angle (3) . NOTE: The WLAN module is designed with a notch (4) to prevent in correct installation into the WLAN module socket. NOTE: If the WLAN antennas are not connected to the termin als on the WLAN module, the pro tective sleeves must be installed on the antenna conn ec t[...]

Memory module Description Spare part number 4-GB (PC3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621569-001 2-GB (PC3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621565-001 1-GB (PC3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 639738-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it dow[...]

Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not includ e the hard drive connector cable, bracket, or screws. The hard d rive connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare p art number 646119-001. The hard drive br acket and screws ar e included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spar e part number 646122-0 01. Description Spare part numb[...]

2. Lift the rear edge of the hard drive compartment cover (2) up and forward until it rests at an angle. 3. Remove the hard drive compartment cover. The ha rd drive compartment cover is availa ble in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 646131-001. 4. Disconnect the ha rd drive connector cable (1 ) from the syst em board. 5. Release the hard drive c[...]

8. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive connector cable (1) , the hard drive screws (2) , or the hard drive bra cket (3) , remove and replace the components. Reverse this procedure to reassemble an d install the hard dri ve. 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement p rocedures[...]

Keyboard NOTE: The keyboard spare part kit incl udes a keyboard cab le. Description Spare part number Description Spare part number For use with all computer models: For use in Belgium 646125-A41 For use in Latin America 646125-16 1 For use in Bulgaria 646125-261 For use in the Netherlands 646125-B31 For use in Canada 646125-121 For use in Portugal[...]

Remove the keyboard: 1. Remove the Phi llips PM2.5×6.0 screw that se cures the keyboa rd to the computer. 2. Rest and secure the computer on its left side. 3. Partially open the computer. 4. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into th e keyboard release hole, and then pr ess on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the[...]

5. Turn the computer ri ght-side up with the front toward you. 6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1) , and then swing the keyboard up and forward (2) until it rests upside down on the palm re st. 7. Release the zero insertio n force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard cabl e is attached, and then disconnect the keybo ard cable (2) from th[...]

Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit incl udes the TouchPad and TouchPad cable. Description Spare part number Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable) 646136-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these s teps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and [...]

4. Remove the seven Phillips PM2.5×6.0 scr ews in the battery bay and the hard drive bay that secure the top cover to the computer. 5. Remove the two Phillip s PM2.5×9.0 s crews (1) and the three Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (2) in the battery bay that secure the top cover to the computer. 6. Turn the computer right-sid e up, with the front toward [...]

9. Remove the Phillips PM2.5× 6.0 screw that secures the top cover to the computer. 10. Lift the rear edge of the top cover (1) until the left and right sides disengage from the base enclosure. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement p rocedures[...]

11. Remove the top cover (2) . Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. Component replacement proced ures 55[...]

Power button board Description Spare part number Power button board (includes cable) 646129-001 Before removing the powe r button board, follow these s teps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all extern[...]

TouchPad button board Description Spare part number TouchPad button board (includes cable) 646130-001 Before removing the TouchPad butto n board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect al[...]

4. Remove the TouchPa d button bo ard (4) and cables from the top cover. Reverse this procedure to install t he TouchPad button board and cable. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement p rocedures[...]

USB board Description Spare part number USB board (includes cable) 646128-001 Before removing the USB board, follow the se steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external device s connected to the[...]

Power connector cable Description Spare part number Power connector cable 641394-001 Before removing the power connector cable, follow these step s: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external device[...]

5. Turn the computer ri ght-side up, with the front toward you. 6. Open the computer. 7. Remove the two Phillip s PM2.5×6.0 s crews (1) that secure the power connector and bracket to the comp uter. 8. Remove the power connector bracket (2) . 9. Remove the power connector (3) . Reverse this procedure to install the power connector ca ble. Component[...]

Speakers Description Spare part number Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers and cable) 647315-001 Before removing the speakers , follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all extern[...]

Reverse this proced ure to install t he speakers. Optical drive connector cable NOTE: The optic al drive connector c able is included in the C able Kit, spa re part number 646119-0 01. Before removing the optical drive co nnector cable, follow these s teps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation[...]

Display assembly Description Spare part number 15.6-in, HD, LED, BrightView displ ay assembly (include s microphone and wireless antenna transceivers and cables ) Equipped with webcam 645095-001 Not equipped with webcam 64509 4-001 Before removing the display asse mbly, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the c[...]

4. Remove the disp lay assembly (4) . 5. If it is necessary to replace the disp lay bezel or any of the display assembly subcomponent s: a. Remove the two My lar scr ew covers (1) and the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly. Th e Mylar screw co vers are available in the Display Screw Kit, spare p[...]

6. If it is necessary to replace the webcam /microphone module or microphone module: a. Detach and release the module (1) as far as the module c able allows. (The module is attached to the display enclos ure with double-sided tap e.) b. Disconnect the module cable (2) from the module. c. Remove the webcam/microphone module (3) or microphone module.[...]

b. Remove the hinge covers (2) . The hinge covers are available u sing spare part number 646124-001. 8. If it is necessary to repl ace the display pa nel: a. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) and four Phillips PM2.5× 5.0 screws (2) that secure the display panel to the d isplay enclosure. Component replacement proced ures 67[...]

b. Lift the top edge of the display panel, a nd then swing it up and forward until it rests upside down in front of the display enclosure. c. Release the adhe sive strip (1) that secures the display panel ca ble to the display panel, and then disconnect t he display panel cable (2) from the display panel. d. Remove the display panel. The display pa[...]

b. Remove the display hinges (2) . The display hinges include the display hinges and brack ets and are available using s pare part number 646123-001. 10. If it is necessary to replace the di splay panel cab le: a. Release the tabs (1) built into the display enclosure sh ie lding that secure the display panel cable to the displa y enclosure. b. Rele[...]

11. If it is necessary to replace the wireless ante nna cable and transceiver: a. Releas e the wireless antenna transceiver (1) from the display enclosure. (The wireless antenna transcei ver is attached to the di splay enclosure wit h double-sided t ape.) b. Releas e the wireless a ntenna cable f rom the clips (2) built into the display enclosure. [...]

System board NOTE: The system boa rd spare part kit includ es replacement thermal materi al. Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Ki t, spare part numbers 650277-001 (f or use only with computer models equip ped with an AM D processor) a nd 646135-001 (for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel proces[...]

7. Disconnect the hard drive connect or cable f rom the syst em board (see Hard drive on page 46 ). 8. Remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 49 ) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 52 ) ● USB boar d (see USB board on page 59 ) ● Power connector cable (see Power connector cable on page 60 ) ● Display assembly (s[...]

4. Remove the system board (3) by sliding it up and to t he right at an angle. NOTE: A heat sink is attached to the base enclos ure to service a component on the bottom of the system board. The thermal material must be th oroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the syste m board (1) and the heat sink (2) attached to the base enclosure each time the s[...]

RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape) 646132-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these step s: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer i s off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all extern[...]

3. Detach the RTC battery (2) from the sys tem board. (The RTC battery is attached to the syst em board with d ouble-side d tape.) 4. Remove the RTC battery. Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. Component replacement proced ures 75[...]

Fan/heat sink assembly NOTE: The fan/heat si nk assembly spare p art kit includes replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal mate rial is also available i n the Thermal Material Kit, sp are part numbers 650277-001 (f or use only with computer models equip ped with an AM D processor) a nd 646135-001 (for use only with computer models equipped[...]

● Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 64 ) ● System board (see System bo ard on page 71 ) Remove the fan/heat sink assembly: 1. Disconnect the fan cable fr om the system board. 2. Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward y ou. 3. Loosen the captive screws (1) that se cure the fan/heat sink assembly to the s ystem boar[...]

NOTE: The following illustrati on shows the fan/he at sink assembly removal process on a c omputer model equipped wi th an Intel processor, the I ntel HM65 or HM5 5 chipset, and a graphics subsyst em with discrete memory. NOTE: The following illustrati on shows the fan/he at sink assembly removal process on a c omputer model equipped wi th an Intel[...]

NOTE: The following illustrati on shows the fan/he at sink assembly removal process on a c omputer model equi pped with an I ntel processo r, the Intel HM45 chipset, and a graphics subsystem w ith UMA memory. The thermal material must be thor oughly cleaned fr om th e surfaces of the heat si nk and the system board components each time the he at si[...]

● Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it ● A thermal pad is used on the Northbridge chip (3) and the heat sink section (4) that servic es it NOTE: The following i llustration shows the replacem ent thermal material locations on a computer model equipped with an Intel Pentium processor and a gra[...]

● Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it ● A thermal pad is used on the Northbridge chip (3) and the heat sink section (4) that servic es it NOTE: The following i llustration shows the replacem ent thermal material locations on a computer model equi pped with an I ntel Celeron pr ocessor. ● T[...]

Processor NOTE: This section applies only to computer mo dels equipped with an Intel pr ocessor. NOTE: The processor sp are part kit includes re placement thermal material. Replacement thermal mate rial is also available i n the Thermal Material Kit, sp are part numbers 650277-001 (f or use only with computer models equip ped with an AM D processor[...]

● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 43 ) ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 49 ) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 52 ) ● System board (see System bo ard on page 71 ) ● Fan and heat sink (see Fan/heat sink assembly on page 76 ) Remove the processor: 1. Use a flat-bladed screw dri ver to turn the pro cessor lock ing screw on e-half turn [...]

5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input /Output System (BIOS) , controls communication between all the input and output device s on the system (such a s disk drives , display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility includes settings for the type s of peripherals i nsta lled, the startup [...]

Navigating and select ing in Setup Utility To navigate and select in Setup Utilit y, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then pres s esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Me nu” message is displaye d at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the t ab key and the keyboard arrow keys and [...]

Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring de faults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the factory, f ollow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then pres s esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Me nu” message is displaye d at the b[...]

Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versio ns than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the vers ion of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also kno wn as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you are already in Win[...]

BIOS installati on procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are display ed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are di splayed, follow these s teps: 1. Windows 7 —Open Windows Explo rer by selecti ng Start > Computer . Windows X P —Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer . 2. Double-cl ick y[...]

6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Depth 24.7 cm 9.7 in Width 37.6 cm 14.8 in Height (front to back) 3.1 to 3.6 cm 1.2 to 1.4 in Weight 2.49 kg 5.49 lb Input power Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W or 19.0 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W Operating current 3.5 A - 65 W or 4.74 A - 90 W Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 4[...]

15.6-inch display specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Height 19.6 cm 7.72 in Width 34.7 cm 13.66 in Diagonal 39.8 cm 15.67 in Number of colo rs Up to 16.8 million Contrast ra tio 200:1 (ty pical) Bright ness 200 nits (typical) Pixel resolution Pitch 0.197 × 0.197 mm Format 1366 × 768 Configuration RGB vertical stripe Backlight LED Char acter d [...]

Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-G B* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 7.0 mm Length 100.4 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm Width 6 9.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm Weight 110 g 110 g 110 g Interface type SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate Synchronous (maximum) 1.1 GB/sec 1.1 GB/sec 1.1 GB/sec Security ATA security ATA security ATA security Seek times (typical rea[...]

7 Backup and recovery Your computer inclu des tools provided by the op erating system and HP to help you safeguard you r information and re store it if ever ne eded. This chapter provides in formation on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager software featur e) ● Performing a system [...]

Creating restore media HP recommends that you create ei ther a set of recove ry disc s or a recovery fl ash drive to be sure that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any re ason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Crea te these discs or the flash dri ve after setting up t[...]

Performing a system restore Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original facto ry state. Recovery Manager works from recove ry discs, a recovery flash driv e, or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. NOTE: A system restore needs to be performe d if the co mputer har d d[...]

Restoring using the restore media 1. If possible, back up a ll personal files. 2. Insert the first r ecovery disc into the optical dr ive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then res tart the computer. – or – Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer. NOTE: If the com[...]

Backing up and recovering your information It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add new software and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis. How completely you are ab le to recover your system depends on how recent your backup is. NOTE: A recovery fr om your most rece nt bac[...]

Using Windows Back up and Restore Guideline s: ● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the bac kup process. ● Allow enough time to complete the back up process. De pending on file sizes, it may take over an hour. To create a backup: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System an d Security > Backup and Re sto[...]

Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System . 2. In the left pane, click System Protection . 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (creat ed at a previous date and time), when the computer wa[...]

8 Power cord set requirements The wide-range input fe ature of the computer permit s it to operat e from any line volt age from 100 t o 120 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set in cluded with the computer meets the requ irements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased. Power cord sets for u[...]

Requirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany VDE 1 Italy IMQ 1 Japan METI 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 Norway NEMKO 1 The People's Republic of China COC 5 South Korea EK 4 Swede[...]

9 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life , do not dispose of th e battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulati ons in your area for computer battery dis posal. Display WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Caut ion must be exercised when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damag[...]

Perform the following steps: 1. Remove all screw covers (1) and screws (2) that secure the display be zel to the display assembly. 2. Lift up and out on the le ft and right inside edges (1) and the top and bottom insi de edges (2) of the display bezel unti l the bezel disengages from the dis play assembly. 3. Remove the display bezel (3) . 102 Chap[...]

4. Disconnect all display panel cables (1) from the display inverter and remove the inverter (2) . 5. Remove all screws (1) that secure the displ ay panel assembly to the display encl osure. 6. Remove the display pane l assembly (2) from the display enclosure. 7. Turn the display panel assembly u pside down. 8. Remove all screws that secure the di [...]

10. Remove the display panel frame (2) from the display panel. 11. Remove the screws (1) that secure the backlight cover to the display panel. 12. Lift the top edge of the backlight cover (2) and swing it ou tward. 13. Remove the backli ght cover. 14. Turn the display p anel right-side up. 104 Chapter 9 Recycling[...]

15. Remove the backlight cables (1) from the clip (2) in the display panel. 16. Turn the display panel upside d own. 17. Remove the backlight frame from the display panel. WARNING! The backlight contains merc ury. Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this componen t and causing exposu re to the mercury. Displa[...]

18. Remove the backlight fr om the backlight frame. 19. Disconnect the display cable (1) from the LCD panel. 20. Remove the screws (2) that secure the LCD panel to the display rear panel. 21. Release the LCD pane l (3) from the display rear panel. 22. Release the tape (4) that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel. 23. Remove the LCD pane[...]

Index A AC adapter light 13 AC adapter, spare p art numbers 25, 27, 28 Action keys 9 antenna locations 7 removal 70 spare part number 23, 28, 70 Antenna Kit, spare pa rt number 23, 28, 70 audio, product desc ription 4 audio-in jack 12 audio-out jack 12 B base enclosure, spare part number 20, 28 battery removal 39 spare part numbers 20, 27, 39 batte[...]

F fan/heat sink assembly removal 76 spare part numbers 20, 30, 31, 76 feet, locations 38 fn key 9 G graphics, pr oduct descri ption 2 grounding guidelines 33 guidelines equipment 36 grounding 33 packagin g 35 transpo rting 35 workstation 35 H hard drive precautio ns 33 product desc ription 3 removal 46 spare part numbers 21, 24, 28, 46 specificatio[...]

power connector 13 power connecto r cable removal 60 spare part number 19, 29 power cord set requirem ents 99 spare part numbers 25, 27 power light 10, 12 power requirements, product description 6 processor product desc ription 1 removal 82 spare part numbers 19, 27, 28, 31, 82 product description audio 4 chipset 2 display panel 3 Ethernet 4 extern[...]