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Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 1

It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; and performing computer disassembly procedures. Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide Document Part Number: 573709-001 September 2009 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. troubleshooting ...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 5

... requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Service tag 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-7 WLAN module 4-8 Hard drive 4-10 Modem (select models only 4-12 RTC battery 4-13 Memory module 4-14 Optical drive 4-15 Keyboard 4-16 Keyboard cover 4-18 Power button board 4-20 Display assembly 4-21 Top...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 8

...Category Product name Processor Chipset Graphics Description Presario CQ61 (UMA) Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC 9 HP G61 Notebook PC AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-...GHz processor, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s HyperTransport speed AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processors for 9 Notebook PCs: ■ M320 2.1-GHz processor, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.2 GT/s HyperTransport speed ■ M300 2.0-GHz ...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9

...Layer Drive ■ DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe VGA camera Fixed angle (no tilt) 640 × 480 by 22.5 frames per second Activity light Single analog microphone High-definition audio Supports Microsoft® premium requirements 2 Altec Lansing Presario-branded speakers Presario CQ61 (UMA) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 HP G61 (UMA) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Presario CQ61...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 11

... 7 Home Basic (64-bit) FreeDOS End-user replaceable parts: ■ AC adapter ■ Battery ■ Bluetooth module (select models only) ■ Hard drive ■ Memory modules ■ Modem (select models only) ■ Optical drive ■ WLAN module Presario CQ61 (UMA) 9 9 9 9 HP G61 (UMA) 9 9 Presario CQ61 (Discrete) 9 9 9 9 1-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Product description...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 20

.... Ä To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom components External component identification Item (1) (2) (3) Component Battery bay Battery release latch Vents (5) (4) Wireless module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. It is...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 25

...Kit (see "Plastics Kit" on page 3-9 for more spare part information) 531517-001 Hard drive cover Wireless module compartment cover Processor (includes replacement thermal material) ■ M600, 2.4-GHz (2-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s HyperTransport speed...517865-001 Keyboard cover ■ For use with the CQ61 and black HP G61 531207-001 ■ For use with discrete systems 577066-001 (...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 30

... illustrated) 531201-001 Display enclosure (includes logo) ■ For use with the HP G61 589031-001 ■ For use with the CQ61 589030-001 Plastics Kit Item (1) (2) Description Plastics Kit Hard drive cover (includes four captive screws, secured by C-clips) Wireless module compartment cover (includes one captive screw, secured by a C-clip) Spare part...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 35

... Screw Kit Webcam (select models only; does not include cable) Microphone (includes cable) Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws) Top cover for use with the CQ61 and black HP G61 (includes TouchPad) Keyboard cover for use with the CQ61 and black HP G61 Audio board (does not include cable) Speaker assembly (includes...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 36

...hard drive (includes bracket) 320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) M100 2.0-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache, 3.2 GT/s HyperTransport speed, includes replacement thermal material) M320 2.1-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 3.2 GT/s HyperTransport speed, includes replacement... display assembly with microphone only, for use with the CQ61 (includes 2 wireless antennas, display panel/webcam cable, ...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 37

...-001 Description 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) Display inverter (for use with CCFL display panels only) M300 2.0-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 3.2 GT/s HyperTransport speed, includes replacement thermal material) Display Bracket Kit...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 39

... surfaces covered with care. Removal and replacement procedures Drive handling Ä CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be sure that the optical drive tray is closed. ■ Handle drives on , and then shut it in a static-proof bag. ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have occurred. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. ■ Before...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 47

... hard drive cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 531517-001. 4-10 Maintenance and Service Guide Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 2. Lift the right side of the cover 2, swing it down the computer. Remove the hard drive: 1. Removal and replacement procedures Hard drive ✎ The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 48

... procedure to the base enclosure. 4. Use the 2 Mylar tabs 2 to slide the hard drive 3 to the left until it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screws 1 that secure the hard drive to reassemble and install the hard drive. If it disconnects from the system board. 5. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 49

... 1 that secure the modem to install the modem. 4-12 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Modem (select models only) ✎ The modem spare part kit does not include a cable. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-10). Disconnect all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand For use in...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 50

RTC battery Removal and replacement procedures Description RTC battery Spare part number 449729-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on ... AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-7). 5. Insert a flat nonconductive tool between the tabs 1 on , and then ...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 51

Removal and replacement procedures Memory module Description 4 GB (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2, CQ61 only) 2 GB (PC2-...6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) 1 GB (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) Spare part number 575566-005 573722-006 573721-006 Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the memory module: 1. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 55

Removal and replacement procedures Keyboard cover Description For use with the CQ61 and black HP G61 For use with ... the battery (see "Optical drive" on page 4-10). Remove the following components: a. If you . 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Hard drive cover (see "Hard drive" on page 4-15), recommended...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 58

... system. 2. HP recommends removing the hard drive. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-21 Display assembly Removal and replacement procedures Description Spare part number 15.6-in LED BrightView display assembly (includes 2 wireless antennas, display panel/webcam cable, and enclosure with logo): ■ With webcam and microphone, for use with the CQ61 577079-001 ■ With webcam...

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 66

... cover Removal and replacement procedures Description For use with the CQ61 and black HP G61 For use with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. HP recommends removing the hard drive. Keyboard (see "Keyboard...