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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...
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...
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... 36.6-cm (14.4-inch) keyboard TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled as 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...
... 36.6-cm (14.4-inch) keyboard TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled as 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...
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... cover (includes wireless button board and cable, power button board and cable, 462399-001 and num lock LED board and cable) (3) Keyboards (include keyboard cable) For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway 462383-DH1 For use in France 462383-051 For use in French Canada 462383-121...462581-001 (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 use only...
... cover (includes wireless button board and cable, power button board and cable, 462399-001 and num lock LED board and cable) (3) Keyboards (include keyboard cable) For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway 462383-DH1 For use in France 462383-051 For use in French Canada 462383-121...462581-001 (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 use only...
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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...keyboard cable) 462383-041 Keyboard for use in Germany (includes keyboard cable) 462383-051 Keyboard for use in France (includes keyboard cable) 462383-061 Keyboard for use in Italy (includes keyboard cable) 462383-071 Keyboard for use in Spain (includes keyboard cable) 462383-121 Keyboard for use in French Canada (includes keyboard cable) 462383-141 Keyboard...
... 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...keyboard cable) 462383-041 Keyboard for use in Germany (includes keyboard cable) 462383-051 Keyboard for use in France (includes keyboard cable) 462383-061 Keyboard for use in Italy (includes keyboard cable) 462383-071 Keyboard for use in Spain (includes keyboard cable) 462383-121 Keyboard for use in French Canada (includes keyboard cable) 462383-141 Keyboard...
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Spare part Description number 462383-B31 Keyboard for use in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable) 462383-DH1 Keyboard for use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway (includes keyboard cable) 462389-001 Display enclosure (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables, microphone receiver and cable, and Compaq logo) 462391-... LED board and cable) 462402-001 Digital media board 462403-001 Power connector cable 462404-001 Fan 462405-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 462406-001 USB board (includes USB board cable) 462408-001 Screw Kit 462409-001 Plastics Kit (see Plastics Kit ...
Spare part Description number 462383-B31 Keyboard for use in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable) 462383-DH1 Keyboard for use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway (includes keyboard cable) 462389-001 Display enclosure (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables, microphone receiver and cable, and Compaq logo) 462391-... LED board and cable) 462402-001 Digital media board 462403-001 Power connector cable 462404-001 Fan 462405-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 462406-001 USB board (includes USB board cable) 462408-001 Screw Kit 462409-001 Plastics Kit (see Plastics Kit ...
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...B31 Spare part number 462383-171 462383-071 462383-141 462383-031 462383-001 Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the ... operating system. 2. 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 button board and cable, and num lock 462399...use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
...B31 Spare part number 462383-171 462383-071 462383-141 462383-031 462383-001 Before removing the switch cover and keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the ... operating system. 2. 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 button board and cable, and num lock 462399...use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
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Remove the switch cover and keyboard: 1. Open the computer as far as possible. 4. Component replacement procedures 47 Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you. 3. Release the switch cover (2) by sliding it back until it rests on ... computer. 5. Remove the following: (1) Four Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer (2) One Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer (3) Six Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer 2.
Remove the switch cover and keyboard: 1. Open the computer as far as possible. 4. Component replacement procedures 47 Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you. 3. Release the switch cover (2) by sliding it back until it rests on ... computer. 5. Remove the following: (1) Four Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer (2) One Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer (3) Six Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer 2.
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Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1) until it rests at angle. 8. Release the keyboard (2) by sliding it back until it rests on the switch cover and display bezel. 9. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to the computer. 7. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the keyboard to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures 6.
Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1) until it rests at angle. 8. Release the keyboard (2) by sliding it back until it rests on the switch cover and display bezel. 9. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to the computer. 7. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the keyboard to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures 6.
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Release the ZIF connector (1) to install the switch cover and keyboard. Remove the keyboard. 11. Component replacement procedures 49 10. Remove the switch cover. Reverse this procedure to which the LED board cable is attached, and then disconnect the LED board cable (2). 12.
Release the ZIF connector (1) to install the switch cover and keyboard. Remove the keyboard. 11. Component replacement procedures 49 10. Remove the switch cover. Reverse this procedure to which the LED board cable is attached, and then disconnect the LED board cable (2). 12.
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... antenna cables and the microphone cable from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 50 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 ... steps: 1. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer. 3. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Battery on page 46). If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 41). 6....
... antenna cables and the microphone cable from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 50 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 ... steps: 1. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer. 3. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Battery on page 46). If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 41). 6....
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...top cover, follow these steps: 1. Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Display assembly on page 44) c. Component replacement procedures 55 Switch cover and keyboard (see Battery on page 46) d. Remove the fourteen Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer. 3.... Remove the battery (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in ...
...top cover, follow these steps: 1. Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Display assembly on page 44) c. Component replacement procedures 55 Switch cover and keyboard (see Battery on page 46) d. Remove the fourteen Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer. 3.... Remove the battery (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in ...
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... the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 44) c. Component replacement procedures 57 Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (3) that secures the USB board to install the top cover. Hard drive (see Switch cover and... keyboard on page 37) b. 8. USB board Description USB board (includes USB board cable) Spare part number 462406-001 Before removing the USB board, ...
... the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 44) c. Component replacement procedures 57 Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (3) that secures the USB board to install the top cover. Hard drive (see Switch cover and... keyboard on page 37) b. 8. USB board Description USB board (includes USB board cable) Spare part number 462406-001 Before removing the USB board, ...
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... Spare part number 462404-001 Before removing the fan, follow these steps: 1. 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 outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the... are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 55) Remove the fan: 1. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 37) b. Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 46) d.
... Spare part number 462404-001 Before removing the fan, follow these steps: 1. 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 outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the... are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 55) Remove the fan: 1. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 37) b. Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 46) d.
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... all external devices connected to install the fan. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 34). 5. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 46) Component replacement procedures 59 The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. Optical drive (see Switch cover and... keyboard on page 44) c. Remove the fan (3). Remove the following components: a. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Exhaust air is...
... all external devices connected to install the fan. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 34). 5. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 46) Component replacement procedures 59 The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. Optical drive (see Switch cover and... keyboard on page 44) c. Remove the fan (3). Remove the following components: a. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Exhaust air is...
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...Heat sink on page 69) ● Processor (see Top cover on page 50) e. 4. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 55) f. Component replacement procedures 61 Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 46) d. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you 2. Optical drive (see ...Switch cover and keyboard on page 37) b. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you . Remove the battery (...
...Heat sink on page 69) ● Processor (see Top cover on page 50) e. 4. Hard drive (see Display assembly on page 55) f. Component replacement procedures 61 Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 46) d. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you 2. Optical drive (see ...Switch cover and keyboard on page 37) b. Switch cover and keyboard (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you . Remove the battery (...
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... the clips and routing channel built into the base enclosure. 2. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Component replacement procedures 63 Power connector cable Description Power connector cable Spare part number 462403-001 Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:... 1. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Fan (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 58) g. Switch cover and keyboard (see Fan on page 46) d. Display assembly (see System board on page 37) b. If you are unsure whether ...
... the clips and routing channel built into the base enclosure. 2. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 34). 5. Component replacement procedures 63 Power connector cable Description Power connector cable Spare part number 462403-001 Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:... 1. Optical drive (see Battery on page 44) c. Fan (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 58) g. Switch cover and keyboard (see Fan on page 46) d. Display assembly (see System board on page 37) b. If you are unsure whether ...
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... Display assembly on page 37) b. Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 50) e. System board (see Battery on page 60) Remove the RTC battery: 1. Component replacement procedures 65 Remove the battery (see System board on page 34). 5. Description RTC battery Spare part number 449137-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow... unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. RTC battery NOTE: Removing the RTC battery and leaving it down the computer. Fan (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 58) g. Switch cover and keyboard (see Fan on page 46) d. If you .
... Display assembly on page 37) b. Display assembly (see Hard drive on page 50) e. System board (see Battery on page 60) Remove the RTC battery: 1. Component replacement procedures 65 Remove the battery (see System board on page 34). 5. Description RTC battery Spare part number 449137-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow... unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. RTC battery NOTE: Removing the RTC battery and leaving it down the computer. Fan (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 58) g. Switch cover and keyboard (see Fan on page 46) d. If you .
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... System board on page 50) e. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 37) b. Component replacement procedures 67 Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 46) d. Digital media board Description Digital media board Spare part number 462402-001 Before removing the...
... System board on page 50) e. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 37) b. Component replacement procedures 67 Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 46) d. Digital media board Description Digital media board Spare part number 462402-001 Before removing the...
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... the battery (see Display assembly on page 37) b. Display assembly (see Battery on page 46) d. Component replacement procedures 69 Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. If you . 2. Switch cover and... keyboard (see Optical drive on page 58) g. System board (see Fan on page 44) c. Heat sink Description Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) Spare part number 462405-001 Before removing the heat sink, ...
... the battery (see Display assembly on page 37) b. Display assembly (see Battery on page 46) d. Component replacement procedures 69 Optical drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 34). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. If you . 2. Switch cover and... keyboard (see Optical drive on page 58) g. System board (see Fan on page 44) c. Heat sink Description Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) Spare part number 462405-001 Before removing the heat sink, ...
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... Top cover (see System board on page 55) f. Remove the following components: a. System board (see Top cover on page 60) Component replacement procedures 71 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 34). 5. Display assembly (see Battery on...Optical drive on page 58) g. Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Optical drive (see Fan on page 44) c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power from the ...
... Top cover (see System board on page 55) f. Remove the following components: a. System board (see Top cover on page 60) Component replacement procedures 71 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 34). 5. Display assembly (see Battery on...Optical drive on page 58) g. Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Optical drive (see Fan on page 44) c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power from the ...