Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 4 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 5 When the disc tray opens ...5 When the disc tray does not open 5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...7 Using Disk Cleanup ...7 5 Replacing the hard drive Index ...11 v
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... in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. To remove the hard drive: 1. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation.
... in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. To remove the hard drive: 1. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 5.
Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive 5.
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... 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive; optical drive M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing...
... 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive; optical drive M maintenance Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 O optical disc inserting 4 removing 5 optical drive 3 S software Disk Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing 5 DVD drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components...
... regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Equipment guidelines 31 Unknown user password 32 Component replacement procedures 33 Serial number ...33 Computer feet ...33 Battery ...34 Camera module ...35 Hard drive ...37 Memory module ...39 WLAN module ...41 Optical drive ...44 Switch cover and keyboard 46 Display assembly ...50 Top ...Computer specifications ...77 17.0-inch, WXGA display specifications 78 Hard drive specifications ...79 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications 80 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive specifications 81 System DMA specifications ...82 System interrupt specifications 83...
Equipment guidelines 31 Unknown user password 32 Component replacement procedures 33 Serial number ...33 Computer feet ...33 Battery ...34 Camera module ...35 Hard drive ...37 Memory module ...39 WLAN module ...41 Optical drive ...44 Switch cover and keyboard 46 Display assembly ...50 Top ...Computer specifications ...77 17.0-inch, WXGA display specifications 78 Hard drive specifications ...79 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications 80 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive specifications 81 System DMA specifications ...82 System interrupt specifications 83...
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...-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Preinstalled: Windows Vista Premium 32 Windows Vista Home Basic 32 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Computers equipped with 965GM system board Computers equipped with 960GL system board √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
...-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Preinstalled: Windows Vista Premium 32 Windows Vista Home Basic 32 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Computers equipped with 965GM system board Computers equipped with 960GL system board √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
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...001 (7) USB board (includes USB board cable) 462406-001 (8) (9a) (9b) (10) System boards (include digital media card board and replacement thermal material) GM965 system board, for use only with computer models equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processors 462316-001 GL960 system board, for ...see Plastics Kit on page 20 for more Plastics Kit spare part information) 462409-001 Memory/WLAN module compartment cover Hard drive cover Digital media board 462402-001 (11) Processors (include replacement thermal material) ● Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.00-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 ...
...001 (7) USB board (includes USB board cable) 462406-001 (8) (9a) (9b) (10) System boards (include digital media card board and replacement thermal material) GM965 system board, for use only with computer models equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processors 462316-001 GL960 system board, for ...see Plastics Kit on page 20 for more Plastics Kit spare part information) 462409-001 Memory/WLAN module compartment cover Hard drive cover Digital media board 462402-001 (11) Processors (include replacement thermal material) ● Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.00-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 ...
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... models equipped with Intel Core Duo and Intel Celeron M processors (includes digital media card board and replacement thermal material) 462318-001 17.0-inch, WXGA+BrightView display panel (includes display panel cable and backlight cable...Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws and hard drive SATA connector) 462332-001 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket and SATA connector) 462333-001 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket and SATA connector) 462334-001 Optical Drive Bezel/Bracket Kit (includes optical drive bezel and optical drive...
... models equipped with Intel Core Duo and Intel Celeron M processors (includes digital media card board and replacement thermal material) 462318-001 17.0-inch, WXGA+BrightView display panel (includes display panel cable and backlight cable...Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws and hard drive SATA connector) 462332-001 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket and SATA connector) 462333-001 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket and SATA connector) 462334-001 Optical Drive Bezel/Bracket Kit (includes optical drive bezel and optical drive...
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Handle cables by parts being removed or replaced. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. If a drive must be sure that the optical drive tray is closed. Handle drives on , and then shut it in their proper... prevent damage to the computer, damage to temperature extremes or liquids. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it down the computer. Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. Handle flex ...
Handle cables by parts being removed or replaced. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. If a drive must be sure that the optical drive tray is closed. Handle drives on , and then shut it in their proper... prevent damage to the computer, damage to temperature extremes or liquids. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it down the computer. Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. Handle flex ...
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... it from the computer. 4. Description 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive bracket screws, and hard drive connector) Spare part number 462333-001 462332-001 462331-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures 37 The hard drive cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part...
... it from the computer. 4. Description 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive bracket screws, and hard drive connector) Spare part number 462333-001 462332-001 462331-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures 37 The hard drive cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part...
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If it from the hard drive. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it is necessary to reassemble and install the hard drive. 38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Reverse this procedure to replace the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 hard drive bracket screws (1) from the hard drive bay. 6. 5. Remove the hard drive (3) from each side of the hard drive. 7.
If it from the hard drive. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it is necessary to reassemble and install the hard drive. 38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Reverse this procedure to replace the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 hard drive bracket screws (1) from the hard drive bay. 6. 5. Remove the hard drive (3) from each side of the hard drive. 7.
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...computer. 4. Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures 55 If you . 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure whether ...Optical drive on page 34). 5. Top cover Description Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable and caps lock LED board and cable) Spare part number 462401-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 37) b. Display assembly (see Hard drive on...
...computer. 4. Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures 55 If you . 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure whether ...Optical drive on page 34). 5. Top cover Description Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable and caps lock LED board and cable) Spare part number 462401-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 37) b. Display assembly (see Hard drive on...
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...computer. 3. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 37) b. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 50) e. Optical drive (see Hard drive on , and then shut it . Display assembly (see Top cover on page 34). 5. Remove the USB board cable ...the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the clips (2) built into the base enclosure. 3. Component replacement procedures 57 Disconnect all external devices connected to install the top cover. USB board Description USB board (includes USB board cable) Spare ...
...computer. 3. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 37) b. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 50) e. Optical drive (see Hard drive on , and then shut it . Display assembly (see Top cover on page 34). 5. Remove the USB board cable ...the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the clips (2) built into the base enclosure. 3. Component replacement procedures 57 Disconnect all external devices connected to install the top cover. USB board Description USB board (includes USB board cable) Spare ...
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... Hard drive on page 50) e. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw (2) that secures the fan to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures...
... Hard drive on page 50) e. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw (2) that secures the fan to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures...
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.... 4. Shut down through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer. Remove the battery (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 44) c. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 46) Component replacement procedures 59 Optical drive (see Hard drive on automatically when high temperature conditions exist.
.... 4. Shut down through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer. Remove the battery (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 44) c. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 46) Component replacement procedures 59 Optical drive (see Hard drive on automatically when high temperature conditions exist.
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...down, with the front toward you . Optical drive (see Display assembly on page 55) f. Remove the battery (see Fan on page 58) When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. Fan (see Battery on page 44) c. 4. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 46...) d. Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 71) Remove the system board: 1. Turn...
...down, with the front toward you . Optical drive (see Display assembly on page 55) f. Remove the battery (see Fan on page 58) When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. Fan (see Battery on page 44) c. 4. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 46...) d. Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 71) Remove the system board: 1. Turn...
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... page 58) g. Top cover (see Fan on page 44) c. Fan (see Top cover on page 34). 5. Component replacement procedures 63 Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 55) f. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you...
... page 58) g. Top cover (see Fan on page 44) c. Fan (see Top cover on page 34). 5. Component replacement procedures 63 Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 55) f. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you...
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...off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 60) Remove the RTC battery: 1. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Remove the following components: a. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging ...number 449137-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 50) e. System board (see Fan on page 58) g. If you . Component replacement procedures 65 Disconnect all passwords and CMOS settings to the computer. 3. RTC battery NOTE: ...
...off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 60) Remove the RTC battery: 1. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Remove the following components: a. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging ...number 449137-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 50) e. System board (see Fan on page 58) g. If you . Component replacement procedures 65 Disconnect all passwords and CMOS settings to the computer. 3. RTC battery NOTE: ...
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...the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: a. Display assembly (see Fan on page 50) e. System board (see Hard drive on page 60) Remove the microphone: 1. Hard drive (see System board on page 37) b. Switch cover and keyboard (see Top cover on page 46) d. Turn the ... media board Description Digital media board Spare part number 462402-001 Before removing the digital media board, follow these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures 67 Top cover (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 55) f. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that...
...the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: a. Display assembly (see Fan on page 50) e. System board (see Hard drive on page 60) Remove the microphone: 1. Hard drive (see System board on page 37) b. Switch cover and keyboard (see Top cover on page 46) d. Turn the ... media board Description Digital media board Spare part number 462402-001 Before removing the digital media board, follow these steps: 1. Component replacement procedures 67 Top cover (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 55) f. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that...