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How To Replace A Presario Cq61 Hard Drive

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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; 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 computer ...
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

... a wireless LAN module. Ä To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-9 Holds the hard drive, RTC battery, and modem, and contains the memory module slots...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 25

... support for media cards but not HDMI, 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...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

..., South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. 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

...component, place it in a static-proof bag. ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that the optical drive tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on surfaces covered with ..."FRAGILE." Even if the spark is not in the drive and be sure that have occurred. Removal and replacement procedures Drive handling Ä CAUTION: Drives are ready to install them. ■ Use non-...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 47

... external devices connected to the base enclosure. 2. Loosen the four Phillips PM2.5×5.5 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer. 3. Removal and replacement procedures Hard drive ✎ The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket. If you are unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). Remove...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 48

... Service Guide 4-11 If it disconnects from the system board. 5. Removal and replacement procedures 3. 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. Lift the bracket 2 straight up . 6.
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 49

...unsure whether the computer is included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Reverse this procedure ...modem) connector is off or in the Cable Kit, spare part number 531211-001. Removal and replacement procedures Modem (select models only) ✎ The modem spare part kit does not include a...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 50

...2. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-13 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. RTC battery Removal and replacement procedures Description RTC battery Spare part number 449729-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Remove..., turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on the side of the RTC battery holder. 2.
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 51

..., 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. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling it down the computer. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 55

... whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-15), recommended. If you . 2. Hard drive cover (see "Battery" on page 4-10). c. Removal and replacement procedures Keyboard cover Description For use with the CQ61 and black HP G61 For use with the front toward you are identified by first unplugging the...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 58

... page 4-10). Keyboard (see "Hard drive" on page 4-15), recommended. c. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-21 Shut down through the opening in CCFL BrightView display assembly (includes 2 wireless antennas, display panel/webcam cable, and enclosure with logo): ■ With webcam and microphone, for use with the CQ61 577077-001 ■ With webcam and microphone...
Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC and HP G61 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 66

Top cover Removal and replacement procedures Description For use with the CQ61 and black HP G61 For use with the front ... steps: 1. Wireless module compartment cover (see "WLAN module" on page 4-10). Hard drive cover (see "Keyboard cover" on page 4-16). HP recommends removing the hard drive. Remove the seven Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screws that secure the top cover to the computer...

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