Drives - Windows Vista
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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 AC outlet. 5. ... and close the display. 3. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Lift the...
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 AC outlet. 5. ... and close the display. 3. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Unplug the power cord from the hard drive bay. Turn the computer upside down on by pressing the power button. Lift the...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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... the computer is located on the bottom of the computer can damage electronic components. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary... devices connected to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by touching a grounded metal object. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. To add or replace a memory module: 1.
... the computer is located on the bottom of the computer can damage electronic components. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary... devices connected to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by touching a grounded metal object. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. To add or replace a memory module: 1.
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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a. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. Replace the battery. 3 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be ...
a. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. Replace the battery. 3 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Contains the memory module slots and the... 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...
Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Contains the memory module slots and the... 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...
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 cover ...55 USB board ...57 Fan ...58 Speaker assembly 59 System board ...60 Power connector cable 63 RTC battery ...65 Digital media board 67 Heat sink ...69 Processor ...71 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility ...73 Changing the language of the Setup Utility...
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 cover ...55 USB board ...57 Fan ...58 Speaker assembly 59 System board ...60 Power connector cable 63 RTC battery ...65 Digital media board 67 Heat sink ...69 Processor ...71 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility ...73 Changing the language of the Setup Utility...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... default 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 6-cell, 2.20-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...
... default 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 6-cell, 2.20-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...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) Spare part number 457313-001 454322-001 454321-001 457315-001 RTC battery 449137-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 462405-001 Power connector cable 462403-001 Base enclosure (includes rubber feet) 462400-001 Rubber Foot Kit (...not illustrated, includes 7 computer feet) 462410-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462337-001 WLAN modules Intel 802.11a/b/g/n ...
... processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) Spare part number 457313-001 454322-001 454321-001 457315-001 RTC battery 449137-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 462405-001 Power connector cable 462403-001 Base enclosure (includes rubber feet) 462400-001 Rubber Foot Kit (...not illustrated, includes 7 computer feet) 462410-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462337-001 WLAN modules Intel 802.11a/b/g/n ...
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...Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 449137-001 RTC battery 450586-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.80-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 451861-001 Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Antigua and Barbuda,...Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 458247-001 Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 459339-001 Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Afghanistan...
...Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 449137-001 RTC battery 450586-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.80-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 451861-001 Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Antigua and Barbuda,...Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 458247-001 Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 459339-001 Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Afghanistan...
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... system board, for use only with computer 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) 462319-001 17.0-inch, WXGA+BrightView...Drive 462336-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 462337-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462383-001 Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) 462383-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom (includes keyboard ...
... system board, for use only with computer 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) 462319-001 17.0-inch, WXGA+BrightView...Drive 462336-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 462337-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462383-001 Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) 462383-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom (includes keyboard ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see RTC battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect... all CMOS settings have been cleared. 32 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Turn on page 34). 5. If you are unsure whether the...
...and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see RTC battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect... all CMOS settings have been cleared. 32 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Turn on page 34). 5. If you are unsure whether the...
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... toward you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Remove the battery: 1. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and ...then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer (3). Pivot the battery (2) away from the computer and ...
... toward you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Remove the battery: 1. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and ...then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer (3). Pivot the battery (2) away from the computer and ...
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...001. 4. Flex the inside edge of the top edge (1) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 35 Disconnect all external devices connected to the display assembly. Open the computer as far as possible. 3. Disconnect the power from the ... module Description Camera module Spare part number 462580-001 Before removing the camera module, follow these steps: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you are available in Hibernation...
...001. 4. Flex the inside edge of the top edge (1) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 35 Disconnect all external devices connected to the display assembly. Open the computer as far as possible. 3. Disconnect the power from the ... module Description Camera module Spare part number 462580-001 Before removing the camera module, follow these steps: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you are available in Hibernation...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Component replacement procedures 37 Description 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive .... Lift the left to disconnect it up and to the left side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (2) to the right, and remove the cover. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that...
Component replacement procedures 37 Description 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive .... Lift the left to disconnect it up and to the left side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (2) to the right, and remove the cover. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 39 The memory/WLAN module compartment cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 462409-001. 3. Spread the ...whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it up and back, and remove the cover. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that ...
...power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 39 The memory/WLAN module compartment cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 462409-001. 3. Spread the ...whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it up and back, and remove the cover. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that ...
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Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it up and back, and remove the cover. If the computer is equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module, the yellow ... edge of the cover (2), swing it down the computer. Lift the front edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 43 Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the WLAN module to the middle terminal on the WLAN module. NOTE: The...
Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it up and back, and remove the cover. If the computer is equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module, the yellow ... edge of the cover (2), swing it down the computer. Lift the front edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 43 Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the WLAN module to the middle terminal on the WLAN module. NOTE: The...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...optical drive to prevent incorrect installation. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer...on page 34). NOTE: WLAN modules are unsure whether the computer is partially ejected from the optical drive.) 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Shut down through the ...
...optical drive to prevent incorrect installation. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer...on page 34). NOTE: WLAN modules are unsure whether the computer is partially ejected from the optical drive.) 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Shut down through the ...
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... 462383-031 462383-001 Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Switch cover and keyboard Description Spare part number Switch cover (includes wireless button board and cable, power... Norway France French Canada Germany Italy The Netherlands Spare part number For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
... 462383-031 462383-001 Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Switch cover and keyboard Description Spare part number Switch cover (includes wireless button board and cable, power... Norway France French Canada Germany Italy The Netherlands Spare part number For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...wireless antenna cables from the system board. 2. Remove the wireless antenna cables and the microphone cable from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) and the microphone cable (2) from the ...1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Battery on page 46). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to ...
...wireless antenna cables from the system board. 2. Remove the wireless antenna cables and the microphone cable from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) and the microphone cable (2) from the ...1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Battery on page 46). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to ...
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... computer on page 46) d. Remove the fourteen Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 55 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 44) c. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 50) Remove the top cover: 1. If you . 2. Hard drive...
... computer on page 46) d. Remove the fourteen Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 55 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 44) c. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 50) Remove the top cover: 1. If you . 2. Hard drive...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... NOTE: The display brightness is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on how you disconnect AC power. Keeping the battery in case of a power outage. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. ... is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. WARNING! Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings...
... NOTE: The display brightness is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on how you disconnect AC power. Keeping the battery in case of a power outage. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. ... is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. WARNING! Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings...