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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... computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Turn the computer...
... computer before removing the hard drive from the computer (2). 9. To remove the hard drive: 1. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Turn the computer...
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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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... 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 8 Index 11 Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive...
... 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 8 Index 11 Index A airport security devices 2 C CD inserting 4 removing 5 CD drive 3 D Disk Cleanup software 7 Disk Defragmenter software 7 disk performance 7 drives caring for 2 hard 8, 9 optical 3 See also hard drive...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN (wireless local area network) module slot. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer... from the battery bay. 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...
Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN (wireless local area network) module slot. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer... from the battery bay. 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...
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...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... computer. Handle flex cables with at least one inch of protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." 28 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Handle drives on , and then shut it in their proper locations during removal and insertion. Before handling...
... computer. Handle flex cables with at least one inch of protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." 28 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Handle drives on , and then shut it in their proper locations during removal and insertion. Before handling...
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...001. 4. Grasp the Mylar tab (1) on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (2) to the left side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it up and to disconnect it down the computer. Component replacement procedures 37 If you . 2. Remove the battery... (see Battery on , and then shut it from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. 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...
...001. 4. Grasp the Mylar tab (1) on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (2) to the left side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it up and to disconnect it down the computer. Component replacement procedures 37 If you . 2. Remove the battery... (see Battery on , and then shut it from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. 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...
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Reverse this procedure to remove it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 hard drive bracket screws (1) from each side of the hard drive. 7. Remove the hard drive (3) from the hard drive. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to reassemble and install the hard drive. 38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures If it from the hard drive bay. 6. 5.
Reverse this procedure to remove it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 hard drive bracket screws (1) from each side of the hard drive. 7. Remove the hard drive (3) from the hard drive. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to reassemble and install the hard drive. 38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures If it from the hard drive bay. 6. 5.
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...is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 50) Remove the top cover: 1. Hard drive (see Battery on page 37) b. Component replacement procedures 55 Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 34). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. Switch cover and ...keyboard (see Optical drive on page 46) d. Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 44) c. ...
...is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 50) Remove the top cover: 1. Hard drive (see Battery on page 37) b. Component replacement procedures 55 Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 34). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. Switch cover and ...keyboard (see Optical drive on page 46) d. Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 44) c. ...
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...unplugging the AC adapter from the clips (2) built into the base enclosure. 3. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 50) e. Component replacement procedures 57 Display assembly (see Battery on page 44) c. Remove the USB board cable from the computer. 4. Shut down through the operating system..... If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 46) d. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 37) b. Top cover (see Hard drive on page 55) Remove the USB board: 1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (3) that secures the USB ...
...unplugging the AC adapter from the clips (2) built into the base enclosure. 3. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 50) e. Component replacement procedures 57 Display assembly (see Battery on page 44) c. Remove the USB board cable from the computer. 4. Shut down through the operating system..... If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 46) d. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 37) b. Top cover (see Hard drive on page 55) Remove the USB board: 1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (3) that secures the USB ...
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... Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 37) b. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC...
... Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 37) b. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC...
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...controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Optical drive (see Hard drive on the left side of the computer. The fan is displaced through the operating system. 2. The computer uses an electric ... 1. If you are affected by a temperature sensor and is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 46) Component replacement procedures 59 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the...
...controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Optical drive (see Hard drive on the left side of the computer. The fan is displaced through the operating system. 2. The computer uses an electric ... 1. If you are affected by a temperature sensor and is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 46) Component replacement procedures 59 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the...
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...1. Fan (see Processor on page 37) b. 4. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 34). 5. Top cover (see Battery on page 50) e. Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 44) c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 55) f. Turn the computer right-side... up, with the front toward you 2. Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 58) When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. Component replacement procedures 61 Remove the following components are removed from the system board. ...
...1. Fan (see Processor on page 37) b. 4. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 34). 5. Top cover (see Battery on page 50) e. Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 44) c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 55) f. Turn the computer right-side... up, with the front toward you 2. Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 58) When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. Component replacement procedures 61 Remove the following components are removed from the system board. ...
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... built into the base enclosure. 2. Fan (see Top cover on page 58) g. Component replacement procedures 63 Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 44) c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 46) d. Hard drive (see System board on page 37) b. System board (see Hard drive on page 60) Remove the power connector cable: 1.
... built into the base enclosure. 2. Fan (see Top cover on page 58) g. Component replacement procedures 63 Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 44) c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 46) d. Hard drive (see System board on page 37) b. System board (see Hard drive on page 60) Remove the power connector cable: 1.
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...Fan (see Battery on page 34). 5. Component replacement procedures 65 If you . Remove the battery (see Fan on , and then shut it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all external devices connected to be cleared. System board (see Hard drive on page 60) Remove the RTC battery: ...1. Disconnect all passwords and CMOS settings to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see System board on page 37) b. RTC battery NOTE: Removing the RTC ...
...Fan (see Battery on page 34). 5. Component replacement procedures 65 If you . Remove the battery (see Fan on , and then shut it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all external devices connected to be cleared. System board (see Hard drive on page 60) Remove the RTC battery: ...1. Disconnect all passwords and CMOS settings to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see System board on page 37) b. RTC battery NOTE: Removing the RTC ...
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...the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Fan (see Battery on page 58) g. Remove the battery (see Fan on page 34). 5. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 37) b. Turn the system board upside down, with the audio connectors toward you are unsure whether the computer... the computer. Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 50) e. System board (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 60) Remove the microphone: 1. Remove the following components: a. Switch cover and keyboard (see System board on page 46) d. Component replacement procedures 67 Digital media board Description ...
...the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Fan (see Battery on page 58) g. Remove the battery (see Fan on page 34). 5. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 37) b. Turn the system board upside down, with the audio connectors toward you are unsure whether the computer... the computer. Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 50) e. System board (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 60) Remove the microphone: 1. Remove the following components: a. Switch cover and keyboard (see System board on page 46) d. Component replacement procedures 67 Digital media board Description ...