Drives - Windows Vista
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... pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Do not ...remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an...
... pressing the power button. Save your work. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the left disconnect the hard drive. 8 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Do not ...remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. 5 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary memory module slot. The memory capacity of the computer. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To reduce the risk of static electricity by pressing the power ...the computer is located on the bottom of the computer can damage electronic components. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Shut down on by touching a grounded metal object. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second ...
Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary memory module slot. The memory capacity of the computer. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To reduce the risk of static electricity by pressing the power ...the computer is located on the bottom of the computer can damage electronic components. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Shut down on by touching a grounded metal object. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second ...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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.... Do not touch the components on the computer. 12. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Replace the battery. 3 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the memory module. 11. With the memory module at...
.... Do not touch the components on the computer. 12. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Replace the battery. 3 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the memory module. 11. With the memory module at...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to...
... governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to...
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...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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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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If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). 5. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. All passwords and all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Shut down through the operating... system. 2. Disconnect all CMOS settings have been cleared. 32 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Wait approximately 5 minutes. 7. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. Remove the battery (see RTC battery on the computer. Connect AC power to the computer. Unknown user password If the computer ...
If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). 5. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. All passwords and all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Shut down through the operating... system. 2. Disconnect all CMOS settings have been cleared. 32 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Wait approximately 5 minutes. 7. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 9. Remove the battery (see RTC battery on the computer. Connect AC power to the computer. Unknown user password If the computer ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... upside down the computer. Shut down on , and then shut it from the computer. Battery Description 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Spare part number 462337-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
... upside down the computer. Shut down on , and then shut it from the computer. Battery Description 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Spare part number 462337-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 462397-001. 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 Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the display assembly. Remove the four rubber screw covers...
... 462397-001. 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 Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the display assembly. Remove the four rubber screw covers...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... external devices connected to the computer. 3. The hard drive cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 462409-001. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery 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... 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
... external devices connected to the computer. 3. The hard drive cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 462409-001. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery 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... 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
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to the computer. 3. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on each side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer. 4. Memory module Description 1024-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2) 512... the 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
... to the computer. 3. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on each side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer. 4. Memory module Description 1024-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2) 512... the 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
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... "Main" terminal. NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the computer. 3. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it up and back, and remove the cover. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from...secure the WLAN module to the computer. 2. Lift the front edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 43 Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer. (The edge of...
... "Main" terminal. NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the computer. 3. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it up and back, and remove the cover. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from...secure the WLAN module to the computer. 2. Lift the front edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 43 Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer. (The edge of...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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NOTE: WLAN modules are unsure whether the computer is partially ejected from the optical drive.) 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with the left ... If you . 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect installation. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module...
NOTE: WLAN modules are unsure whether the computer is partially ejected from the optical drive.) 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with the left ... If you . 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect installation. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 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 If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in : 462383-DH1 Saudi Arabia 462383-051 Spain 462383-121 Turkey 462383-041 The... Spare part number 462383-171 462383-071 462383-141 462383-031 462383-001 Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer.
... 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 If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in : 462383-DH1 Saudi Arabia 462383-051 Spain 462383-121 Turkey 462383-041 The... Spare part number 462383-171 462383-071 462383-141 462383-031 462383-001 Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer.
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Remove the battery (see Battery on page 46). Remove the display assembly: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see WLAN module on , and then ... cable (2) from the WLAN module (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. 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 the computer. 3. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the system board...
Remove the battery (see Battery on page 46). Remove the display assembly: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see WLAN module on , and then ... cable (2) from the WLAN module (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. 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 the computer. 3. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the system board...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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If you . 2. Component replacement procedures 55 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging...: a. Display assembly (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 50) Remove the top cover: 1. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure... whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 37) b. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Top cover Description Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable and caps lock...
If you . 2. Component replacement procedures 55 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging...: a. Display assembly (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 50) Remove the top cover: 1. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure... whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 37) b. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Top cover Description Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable and caps lock...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery power. 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. You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer slowly...
...+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery power. 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. You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer slowly...