Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start If LEDs do... not glow when power button is pressed, there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time...
HP Notebook PCs - Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start If LEDs do... not glow when power button is pressed, there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to install an update or patch. Search...
... for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the error and the PC can run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to install an update or patch. Search...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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...be fixed 6 English Customer Replaceable Parts Where available, Compaq ships approved replacement parts directly to you contact Compaq and the fault diagnosis identifies that the problem can be available. During service, the hard drive may be available for service, be erased and ...the programs restored to use available support technologies provided by Compaq. For help using Compaq software, see the manufacturer's Web site, if available. The...
...be fixed 6 English Customer Replaceable Parts Where available, Compaq ships approved replacement parts directly to you contact Compaq and the fault diagnosis identifies that the problem can be available. During service, the hard drive may be available for service, be erased and ...the programs restored to use available support technologies provided by Compaq. For help using Compaq software, see the manufacturer's Web site, if available. The...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Pinching/Zooming 24 Rotating 24 5 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery ...25 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing the hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 30 Updating programs and drivers ...33 Routine care ...33 Cleaning the display ...33 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 6 ...
Pinching/Zooming 24 Rotating 24 5 Maintenance Inserting or removing the battery ...25 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Removing the hard drive ...27 Installing the hard drive ...28 Adding or replacing memory modules 30 Updating programs and drivers ...33 Routine care ...33 Cleaning the display ...33 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 6 ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Connect an optional USB device. On: The hard drive is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. For additional safety information, refer to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE... your computer Connects a network cable. Left side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in this...
Connect an optional USB device. On: The hard drive is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. For additional safety information, refer to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE... your computer Connects a network cable. Left side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) USB ports (2) (5) Audio-in this...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Contains the two memory module slots. Bottom 13 Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Contains the two memory module slots. Bottom 13 Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (2) until it is seated. To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the battery (1) into place. To remove the battery: Inserting or removing the battery 25 5 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (2) until it is seated. To insert the battery: ▲ Insert the battery (1) into place. To remove the battery: Inserting or removing the battery 25 5 Maintenance ● Inserting or removing the battery ● Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care Inserting or removing the battery NOTE: For additional information on using the battery, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...on a flat surface. 6. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down ...left (3) and remove it. 9. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the left side of the hard drive cover (2), then lift the cover up and to the computer. 10. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Unplug ...
...on a flat surface. 6. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 27 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down ...left (3) and remove it. 9. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the left side of the hard drive cover (2), then lift the cover up and to the computer. 10. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Save your work. 2. Unplug ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Grasp the tabs (1) on the hard drive and lower the hard drive (2) into the hard drive bay, then press down on the computer. 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the hard drive to be sure that secure the hard drive to the system board, and then replace the three screws (4) that the drive is firmly seated. 2. Close the cover (2). 28 Chapter 5 Maintenance 11. Installing the hard drive To install the hard drive: 1. Remove the hard drive (4) from the hard drive bay. Connect the hard drive cable (3) to the computer. 3.
Grasp the tabs (1) on the hard drive and lower the hard drive (2) into the hard drive bay, then press down on the computer. 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the hard drive to be sure that secure the hard drive to the system board, and then replace the three screws (4) that the drive is firmly seated. 2. Close the cover (2). 28 Chapter 5 Maintenance 11. Installing the hard drive To install the hard drive: 1. Remove the hard drive (4) from the hard drive bay. Connect the hard drive cable (3) to the computer. 3.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Replace the battery. 7. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Turn on the computer. Turn the computer right-side up. 8. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 29 Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 6. 5.
Replace the battery. 7. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Turn on the computer. Turn the computer right-side up. 8. Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 29 Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 6. 5.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... that you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in a safe place. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as good as your most recent backup. Create these discs after setting up your computer does not have a partition. The software allows ...discs) NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your information Recovery after software setup. Handle these discs to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a computer failure: ...
... that you create recovery discs immediately after a system failure is listed in a safe place. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as good as your most recent backup. Create these discs after setting up your computer does not have a partition. The software allows ...discs) NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your information Recovery after software setup. Handle these discs to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a computer failure: ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...with this computer must be connected to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, ...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) On some models, you will be downloaded from the manufacturer's website or reinstalled from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager....
...with this computer must be connected to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, ...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) On some models, you will be downloaded from the manufacturer's website or reinstalled from the partition on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager....
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...your system at the bottom of the screen. Recovering using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. If possible, back up the entire computer image. 36 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Backing up your information You should..."F11 (HP Recovery)" message is repaired or restored ● Before you have to reset your information to an optical disc or an external hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions. For more information on a regular schedule to back up individual files or back up all personal files. ...
...your system at the bottom of the screen. Recovering using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. If possible, back up the entire computer image. 36 Chapter 6 Backup and recovery Backing up your information You should..."F11 (HP Recovery)" message is repaired or restored ● Before you have to reset your information to an optical disc or an external hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions. For more information on a regular schedule to back up individual files or back up all personal files. ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... points to provide increased protection for your information 37 Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on file sizes, it may be prompted for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Using system restore points A system restore point...
... points to provide increased protection for your information 37 Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on file sizes, it may be prompted for your hard drive at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: 1. Create a system restore point 1. Using system restore points A system restore point...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...bay 39 battery bay, identifying 13 battery release latch, identifying 13 battery, identifying 14 battery, replacing 25 bays battery 13 hard drive 13 Bluetooth label 39 buttons power 7 TouchPad 5 C caps lock light, identifying 6 compartments memory module 13 components additional ...5 connector, power 9 cord, power 14 D drive light, identifying 10 drives optical drive 9 E esc key, identifying 8 external monitor port, identifying 10 F f11 36 fn key, identifying 8 full system recovery 34 H hard drive installing 28 light 10 removing 27 hard drive bay, identifying 13 headphone jack, identifying 10 ...
...bay 39 battery bay, identifying 13 battery release latch, identifying 13 battery, identifying 14 battery, replacing 25 bays battery 13 hard drive 13 Bluetooth label 39 buttons power 7 TouchPad 5 C caps lock light, identifying 6 compartments memory module 13 components additional ...5 connector, power 9 cord, power 14 D drive light, identifying 10 drives optical drive 9 E esc key, identifying 8 external monitor port, identifying 10 F f11 36 fn key, identifying 8 full system recovery 34 H hard drive installing 28 light 10 removing 27 hard drive bay, identifying 13 headphone jack, identifying 10 ...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Packaging and transporting guidelines 32 Workstation guidelines 32 Equipment guidelines 33 Component replacement procedures 34 Service tag ...34 Computer feet ...35 Battery ...36 Hard drive ...37 Optical drive ...39 WLAN module ...42 Memory module ...44 Keyboard ...46 Top cover ...49 Speaker assembly ...52 Power button board ...54 TouchPad button board ...55 USB board ...... Main menu ...80 Security menu 80 System Configuration menu 81 Diagnostics menu 81 6 Specifications ...82 Computer specifications ...82 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications 83 Hard drive specifications ...84 vi
Packaging and transporting guidelines 32 Workstation guidelines 32 Equipment guidelines 33 Component replacement procedures 34 Service tag ...34 Computer feet ...35 Battery ...36 Hard drive ...37 Optical drive ...39 WLAN module ...42 Memory module ...44 Keyboard ...46 Top cover ...49 Speaker assembly ...52 Power button board ...54 TouchPad button board ...55 USB board ...... Main menu ...80 Security menu 80 System Configuration menu 81 Diagnostics menu 81 6 Specifications ...82 Computer specifications ...82 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications 83 Hard drive specifications ...84 vi
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Category Panel Memory Hard drives Optical drives Webcam Microphone Description 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD LED BrightView (1366×768) 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD CCFL BrightView (1366×768) 16:9 ...(1024 MB × 2) ● 1024 MB (1024 MB × 1) HP G56 AMD √ Compaq Presario CQ56 AMD √ HP G56 Intel √ √ Compaq Presario CQ56 Intel √ √ Customer accessible √ √ √ √ Supports the following 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drives: ● 320-GB, 7200-rpm √ √ √ √ ● 250-GB, ...
Category Panel Memory Hard drives Optical drives Webcam Microphone Description 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD LED BrightView (1366×768) 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD CCFL BrightView (1366×768) 16:9 ...(1024 MB × 2) ● 1024 MB (1024 MB × 1) HP G56 AMD √ Compaq Presario CQ56 AMD √ HP G56 Intel √ √ Compaq Presario CQ56 Intel √ √ Customer accessible √ √ √ √ Supports the following 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drives: ● 320-GB, 7200-rpm √ √ √ √ ● 250-GB, ...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...) √ SUSE Linux √ End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter √ Battery (system) √ Hard drive √ Memory module √ Optical drive √ WLAN module √ Compaq Presario CQ56 AMD √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ HP G56 Intel v Compaq Presario CQ56 Intel √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 4 Chapter 1 Product description bit...
...) √ SUSE Linux √ End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter √ Battery (system) √ Hard drive √ Memory module √ Optical drive √ WLAN module √ Compaq Presario CQ56 AMD √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ HP G56 Intel v Compaq Presario CQ56 Intel √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 4 Chapter 1 Product description bit...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45... side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,...
...the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. Component (1) External monitor port (2) Vent (3) RJ-45... side NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the battery from the battery bay. Contains two memory module slots and WLAN slot. Bottom Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay 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...
... the battery from the battery bay. Contains two memory module slots and WLAN slot. Bottom Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay 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...