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Compaq Presario F500 Notebook PC and HP
G6000 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. AMD, Sempron, Turion, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties f
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing
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Table of contents 1 Product description 2 External component identification Top components ...................................................................................................................... 4 Pointing devices ........................................................................................................ 4 Keys ........................................................................................................................ 5 Front components .................
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Memory module ...................................................................................................... 32 RTC battery ............................................................................................................ 34 WLAN module ........................................................................................................ 35 Optical drive .......................................................................................................... 36 Switch cover
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Hex HM5.0×7.0 Standoff ....................................................................................................... 88 Phillips PM2.0×6.0 screw ....................................................................................................... 89 Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw ............................................................................................ 90 8 Backup and Recovery Recovering system information ........................................................
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1 Product description Category Description Product Name Compaq Presario F500 Notebook PC HP G6000 Notebook PC Processors AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology processors ● TL-58 (1.9-GHz, 1-GB L2 cache) ● TL-56 (1.8-GHz, 1-GB L2 cache) ● TL-52 (1.6-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache) ● TL-50 (1.6-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache) ● MK-38 (2.2-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache) ● MK-36 (2.0-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache) Mobile AMD Sempron™ processors ● 3600+ (2.0-GHz, 256-KB L2 cache) ● 3500+ (1.8-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache) ● 3400+ (1.8-GHz, 256-KB L2 ca
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Category Description ● 512-MB total system memory (512 MB × 1) ● 256-MB total system memory (256 MB x 1) Hard drives ● Supports all 9.5-mm, SATA, 2.5-inch hard drives ● Parallel ATA ● 120-GB, 5400-rpm ● 100-GB, 5400-rpm ● 80-GB, 5400-rpm Optical drives ● 12.7-mm tray load, fixed ● Parallel ATA ● DVD-RW and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe Diskette drive Supports external USB drive onl
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Category Description ● VGA (Dsub 15 pin) ● 2-pin AC power Keyboard/ ● 15.4-inch keyboard with embedded numeric keypad pointing devices ● TouchPad with 2 buttons and four-way scroll Power ● 6-cell 2.2-Ah Li-ion battery requirements ● 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with ground pin, supports 2-pin DC connector) Security Security cable slot Operating Preinstalled: system ● Windows Vista™ Premium ● Windows Vista Home Basic ● Free DOS Serviceability End-user replaceable
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2 External component identification Top components Pointing devices Item Component Function (1) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Allows you to scroll left or right. (4) Left and right TouchPad buttons Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (6) TouchPad vertical s
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Keys Item Component Function (1) Speakers Produce sound. (2) num lock key Enables numeric lock, turns on the embedded numeric keypad, and turns on the num lock light. (3) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. (4) Arrow keys Move the cursor around the screen. (5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (6) Windows logo key Displays the Windows® Start menu. (7) fn key Executes frequently used system functions
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Front components Item Component Function (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (2) Battery light ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical low battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turne
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Right-side components Item Component Function (1) Optical drive Reads an optical disc. (2) USB port (select models only) Connects an optional USB device. (3) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (4) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Right-side components 7
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Left-side components Item Component Function (1) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. (2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. (5) USB ports (select models only) Connect optional USB devices. 8Chapter 2 External component identification
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Bottom components Item Component Function (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Optical drive Reads an optical disc. (4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot, and the RTC battery. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, use only a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you install a
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3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the bottom of the computer. 10 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
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Computer major components Computer major components 11
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Ite Description Spare part m number (1) 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly (includes display panel cable and 444896-002 wireless antenna transceivers and cables) (2) Switch cover (includes LED board and LED board cable) 442889-001 (3) Power button board (includes power button board and cable) 443153-001 (4) Keyboards Denmark, Norway, and Sweden 442887-DH1 France 442887-051 French Canada 442887-121 Italy 442887-061 Korea 442887-AD1 Latin America 442887-161 Saudi Arabia 442887-17
