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Compaq Presario CQ40 User Manual

Compaq Presario CQ40
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Compaq Presario CQ40 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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Compaq Presario CQ40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
AudioAltec Lansing speakers
Storage160 GB, 250 GB, or 320 GB
Display14.1-inch WXGA (1280x800)
GraphicsIntel GMA 4500MHD or ATI Radeon HD 3450
Operating SystemWindows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium
Optical DriveDVD±RW DL LightScribe
Weight2.3 kg
ChipsetIntel GL40
Wireless802.11b/g
Ports3 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45, 1 Headphone, 1 Microphone
WebcamIntegrated webcam
Battery6-cell lithium-ion

Summary

Safety warning notice

1 Product description

2 External component identification

Top components

Identifies and describes the computer's top-facing components.

Front components

Identifies and describes the computer's front-facing components and indicator lights.

Left-side components

Identifies and describes ports and slots on the left side of the computer.

Rear component

Identifies the ventilation port on the rear of the computer.

Right-side components

Identifies and describes ports on the right side of the computer.

Bottom components

Identifies and describes components located on the bottom of the computer.

3 Illustrated parts catalog

Serial number location

Shows where to find the computer's serial and model number for service.

Computer major components

Display assembly components

Plastics Kit

Mass storage devices

Miscellaneous parts

Sequential part number listing

4 Removal and replacement procedures

Preliminary replacement requirements

Lists essential tools and service considerations for component replacement.

Unknown user password

Provides steps to clear the computer's password and reset CMOS settings.

Component replacement procedures

Introduces the chapter detailing component removal and replacement.

Computer feet

Details the rubber feet kit and its installation.

Battery

Provides instructions for removing and installing the computer's battery.

Optical drive

Provides instructions for removing and installing the optical drive.

Hard drive

Provides instructions for removing and installing the computer's hard drive.

WLAN module

Details the removal and installation of the wireless LAN module.

RTC battery

Provides instructions for removing and installing the Real-Time Clock battery.

Memory module

Details the removal and installation of memory modules.

Keyboard

Provides instructions for removing and installing the computer's keyboard.

Switch cover

Details the removal and installation of the switch cover assembly.

Speaker assembly

Provides instructions for removing and installing the speaker assembly.

Display assembly

Details the removal and installation of the entire display assembly.

Camera/microphone module

Provides instructions for removing and installing the camera/microphone module.

Top cover

Details the removal and installation of the computer's top cover.

TouchPad button board

Provides instructions for removing and installing the TouchPad button board.

Bluetooth module

Details the removal and installation of the Bluetooth module.

Modem module

Provides instructions for removing and installing the modem module.

Audio board

Details the removal and installation of the audio board.

USB board

Provides instructions for removing and installing the USB board.

Power connector cable

Details the removal and installation of the power connector cable.

System board

Provides instructions for removing and installing the system board.

Fan/heat sink assembly

Details the removal and installation of the fan and heat sink assembly.

Processor

Provides instructions for removing and installing the computer's processor.

System fan

Details the removal and installation of the system fan.

5 Setup Utility

Starting the Setup Utility

Explains how to access and start the computer's BIOS setup utility.

Changing the language of the Setup Utility

Guides on how to change the language setting within the Setup Utility.

Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility

Describes how to navigate and make selections within the Setup Utility menus.

Displaying system information

Explains how to view system information using the Setup Utility.

Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility

Details the process for restoring the Setup Utility to its default settings.

Exiting the Setup Utility

Explains how to exit the Setup Utility, with or without saving changes.

Setup Utility menus

6 Specifications

Computer specifications

Lists the physical and operational specifications for the computer.

14.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView display specifications

Provides detailed specifications for the computer's display panel.

Hard drive specifications

Details the specifications for various hard drive capacities.

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications

Lists the read/write specifications for the optical drive.

System DMA specifications

Details the Direct Memory Access (DMA) channels and their system functions.

System interrupt specifications—Intel processors

Lists hardware interrupts and their functions for Intel processor systems.

System interrupt specifications—AMD processors

Lists hardware interrupts and their functions for AMD processor systems.

System I/O address specifications—Intel processors

Details the I/O addresses and their system functions for Intel systems.

System I/O address specifications—AMD processors

Details the I/O addresses and their system functions for AMD systems.

System memory map specifications—Intel processors

Details memory addresses and their system functions for Intel systems.

System memory map specifications—AMD processors

Details memory addresses and their system functions for AMD systems.

7 Screw listing

Black Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.5x4.0 screw and its usage locations.

Black Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.5x6.0 captive screw and its usage locations.

Black Phillips PM2.0×2.0 broad head screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.0x2.0 broad head screw and its usage.

Silver Phillips PM1.5×9.0 screw

Describes the silver Phillips PM1.5x9.0 screw and its usage locations.

Black Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.5x3.0 screw and its usage locations.

Black Phillips PM2.5×17.0 screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.5x17.0 screw and its usage locations.

Black Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.5x6.0 screw and its usage locations.

Black Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.5x7.0 screw and its usage locations.

Silver Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw

Describes the silver Phillips PM3.0x4.0 screw and its usage locations.

Silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw

Describes the silver Phillips PM2.0x4.0 screw and its usage locations.

Black Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw

Describes the black Phillips PM2.0x4.0 screw and its usage locations.

Silver Phillips PM2.0×10.0 captive screw

Describes the silver Phillips PM2.0x10.0 captive screw and its usage.

8 Backup and recovery

Recovering system information

Explains how to recover system data after failure using backups.

Backing up your information

Provides guidance on when and how to back up important system files.

Backup suggestions

Offers recommendations for effective system backup strategies.

Using system restore points

Explains how to create and use system restore points for recovery.

Creating recovery discs

Guides on creating recovery discs for system restoration.

Performing a recovery

Details how to perform system recovery using various methods.

9 Connector pin assignments

Audio-out (headphone)

Shows pin assignments for the audio-out (headphone) connector.

Audio-in (microphone)

Shows pin assignments for the audio-in (microphone) connector.

External monitor

Shows pin assignments for the external monitor connector.

RJ-11 (modem)

Shows pin assignments for the RJ-11 modem connector.

RJ-45 (network)

Shows pin assignments for the RJ-45 network connector.

HDMI

Shows pin assignments for the HDMI connector.

Universal Serial Bus

Shows pin assignments for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector.

10 Power cord set requirements

Requirements for all countries or regions

Lists general requirements applicable to power cord sets worldwide.

Requirements for specific countries or regions

Details country-specific requirements for power cord sets.

11 Recycling

Battery

Provides guidance on proper disposal of the computer battery.

Display

Details precautions and disassembly for recycling display components.

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