HP CQ60 Series Manual

Compaq Presario CQ60 Notebook PC
HP G60 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 488764-002
November 2008
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides
comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; and performing
computer disassembly procedures.

© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in
the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Second Edition: November 2008
First Edition: October 2008
Document Part Number: 488764-002

Safety warning notice
ÅWARNING: 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, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of
Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Contents
1 Product description
2 External component identification
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Display components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Buttons and speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
3 Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Computer major components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Display assembly components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Plastics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Mass storage devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Miscellaneous parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Sequential part number listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
4 Removal and replacement procedures
Preliminary replacement requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Service considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Grounding guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Unknown user password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Component replacement procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Computer feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
RTC battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
WLAN module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
Keyboard cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–20

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Power button board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22
Display assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23
Top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–30
TouchPad on/off button board and board bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–32
Audio board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–34
Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–35
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–36
USB board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–37
System board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–38
Fan/heat sink assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–41
Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–44
Power connector cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–46
5 Setup Utility
Starting the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Changing the language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Displaying system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Exiting the Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Setup Utility menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
System Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
6 Specifications
Computer specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
16 and 15.6-inch WXGA display specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Hard drive specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe specifications. . . . . . 6–4
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
System DMA specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
System interrupt specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
System I/O address specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
System memory map specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
7 Screw listing
Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Phillips PM2.5x6.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Phillips PM3.0x4.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Phillips PM2.0x4.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Phillips PM2.5x9.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Phillips PM2.5x7.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12
Phillips PM2.0x6.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14
Phillips PM2.0x10.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15
Phillips PM2.5x11.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–16

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8 Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
When to back up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Backup suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Using system restore points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Recovering from the recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
9 Connector pin assignments
Audio-in (microphone). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Audio-out (headphone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
External monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3
RJ-11 (modem). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4
RJ-45 (network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4
Universal Serial Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
10Power cord set requirements
Requirements for all countries and regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1
Requirements for specific countries and regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2
11Recycling
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–1
Index

Product description 1–1
1
Product description
Category Description Presario
CQ60
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ60
Intel
Discrete
HP G60
Intel UMA
HP G60
Intel
Discrete
Presario
CQ60
AMD UMA
HP G60
AMD UMA
Product name Compaq Presario CQ60
Notebook PC
XX X
HP G60 Notebook PC X X X
Processors Intel® Core™2 Duo processors
(6-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz front
side bus (FSB)):
■T9400 2.53-GHz processor X X X X
■T9600 2.8-GHz processor X X X X
Intel Core2 Duo processors
(3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB):
■P8600 2.4-GHz processor X X X X
■P8400 2.26-GHz processor X X X X
■P7350 2.0-GHz processor X X X X
Intel Core2 Duo processors
(2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB):
■T5900 2.2-GHz processor X X X X
■T5800 2.0-GHz processor X X X X
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core
processors
(1-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB):
■T3400 2.16-GHz processor X X X X
■T3200 2.0-GHz processor X X X X
Intel Celeron®-M processors
(1-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB):
■585 2.16-GHz processor X X
■575 2.0-GHz processor X X
Intel Celeron-T processors
(1-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB):
■T1700 1.86-GHz processor X X
■T1600 1.66-GHz processor X X
AMD Turion™ Ultra Dual-Core
(2-MB L2 cache):
■ZM-80 2.1-GHz processor X X
■ZM-82 2.2-GHZ processor X X
(Continued)

Product description 1–2
Processors
(cont)
AMD Turion Dual-Core
(1-MB L2 cache)
■RM-70 20-GHz processor X X
■RM-72 2.1-GHz processor X X
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core
(1-MB L2 cache)
■QL-60 1.9-GHz processor X X
■QL-62 2.0-GHz processor X X
AMD Sempron™ Single-Core
(512-KB L2 cache)
■SI-42 2.1-GHz processor X X
■SI-40 2.0-GHz processor X X
Chipset Intel GM45 X X
Intel GL40 X X
Intel PM45 X X
NVIDIA MCP77MV = GeForce
8200M G
XX
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD (Shared)
XX
Unified Memory Architecture (UMA)
graphics subsystem integrated with
shared system memory
(dynamically allocated):
XX XX
■up to 96 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 512 MB
XX
■up to 270 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 1024 MB
XX
■up to 781 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 2048 MB
XX
■up to 1294 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 3 GB
XX
■up to 128 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 512 MB
XX
(Continued)
Category Description Presario
CQ60
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ60
Intel
Discrete
HP G60
Intel UMA
HP G60
Intel
Discrete
Presario
CQ60
AMD UMA
HP G60
AMD UMA

Product description 1–3
Graphics
(cont.)
■up to 319 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 1024 MB
XX
■up to 895 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 2048 MB
XX
■up to 1407 MB of total available
graphics subsystem memory
when computer system memory
equals or is greater than 3072 MB
XX
NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GE with
256 MB of dedicated video memory
XX
Panel 16-inch single-channel low-voltage
differential signaling HD BrightView
display panel (1366 x 768)
XXXXXX
15.6-inch single-channel low-voltage
differential signaling HD BrightView
display panel (1366 x 768)
XXXXXX
16:10 Wide Aspect Ratio X X X X X X
Memory 2 customer-accessible/upgradable
memory module slots
XXXXXX
Supports dual-channel memory X X X X X X
Supports up to 4 GB of system
memory
XXXXXX
Supports the following
configurations:
■3072-MB total system memory
(2048 + 1024)
XXXXXX
■2048-MB total system memory
(2048 × 1, 1024 × 2,
dual-channel)
XXXXXX
■1536-MB total system memory
(1024 + 512)
XXX X
■1024-MB total system memory
(1024 × 1, 512 × 2, dual-channel)
XXXXXX
■512-MB total system memory
(512 × 1, only on computer
models equipped with FreeDOS,
RedFlag Linux, and Windows
Vista® Basic)
XXXXXX
■4096-MB total system memory
(2048 x 2)
XX
(Continued)
Category Description Presario
CQ60
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ60
Intel
Discrete
HP G60
Intel UMA
HP G60
Intel
Discrete
Presario
CQ60
AMD UMA
HP G60
AMD UMA

Product description 1–4
Hard drives Supports all 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm
(2.50-in) SATA hard drives
XXXXXX
Customer accessible X X X X X X
Single hard drive configurations:
120-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
160-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
200-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X
250-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
320-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
Optical drives 12.7-mm tray load - SATA - Fixed X X X X X X
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti
Double-Layer Combo Drive
XXXXXX
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti
Double-Layer Combo Drive with
LightScribe
XXXXXX
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti
DL Drive (not supported with Intel
GM45 Chipset and 512-MB
memory)
XXXXXX
Webcam VGA camera, 640 x 480 resolution,
22.5 frames per second, fixed angle
with activity light
XXXXXX
Microphone Intregated single analog microphone X X X X X X
Audio High-definition audio supports
Microsoft premium requirements
XXXXXX
Modem 56K V.92 1.5-inch data/fax modem X X X X X X
Computer models not equipped with
a modem will have a cover on the
RJ-11 jack opening
XXXXXX
Supports all worldwide certification
requirements
XXXXXX
Ethernet Integrated 10/100 network interface
card (NIC)
XXXXXX
Realtek 8102E X X X X
Wireless Integrated WLAN options by way
of wireless module:
2 wireless antennae built into display
assembly
XXXXXX
Support for no-WLAN option X X X X X X
(Continued)
Category Description Presario
CQ60
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ60
Intel
Discrete
HP G60
Intel UMA
HP G60
Intel
Discrete
Presario
CQ60
AMD UMA
HP G60
AMD UMA

Product description 1–5
Wireless
(cont.)
Support for the following WLAN
formats:
■Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n X X X X X X
■Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g X X X X X X
■Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g X X X X X X
■Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g X X X X X X
■Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100
802.11a/b/g/n
XXXXXX
External
media cards
Digital Media Slot supporting SD,
MMC, MS, MSPro, xD cards. With
adapter (not included), supports
mini versions of SD, MMC, MS Duo.
XXXXXX
Ports Audio-in (stereo microphone) X X X X X X
Audio-out (stereo headphone) X X X X X X
High-definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) version 1.3 supporting
1080p with High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection (HDCP) key
XXXXXX
RJ-11 (modem) X X X X X X
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and
activity lights)
XXXXXX
USB (3) X X X X
USB (2) XX
VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting
1920 × 1200 external resolution at
75 Hz, 1600 × 1200 external
resolution at 75 Hz (hot plug/unplug
with autodetect)
XXXXXX
Multi-pin AC power X X X X X X
Docking None XXXXXX
Keyboard/
TouchPad
Full-size keyboard, 40.64-cm
(16.00-in) with numeric keypad
XXXXXX
TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons X X X X X X
Supports 2-way scroll with legend X X X X X X
Taps enabled as default X X X X X X
Full-size keyboard (silver), 40.64-cm
(16.00-in) with numeric keypad
XX
Power
requirements
65-W AC adapter with localized
cable plug support
XX XX
90-W AC adapter with localized
cable plug support
XX
6-cell, 2.20-Ah, 47-Wh battery X X X X X X
Security Security cable slot X X X X X X
(Continued)
Category Description Presario
CQ60
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ60
Intel
Discrete
HP G60
Intel UMA
HP G60
Intel
Discrete
Presario
CQ60
AMD UMA
HP G60
AMD UMA

Product description 1–6
Operating
system
Preinstalled:
Windows Vista Business 32 X X X X X X
Windows Vista Premium 32 X X X X X X
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 X X X X X X
FreeDOS XXXXXX
RedFlag Linux X X X X
Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:
AC adapter X X X X X X
Battery (system) X X X X X X
Harddrive XXXXXX
Memory module X X X X X X
Optical drive X X X X X X
WLANmodule XXXXXX
Category Description Presario
CQ60
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ60
Intel
Discrete
HP G60
Intel UMA
HP G60
Intel
Discrete
Presario
CQ60
AMD UMA
HP G60
AMD UMA

External component identification 2–1
2
External component identification
Top components
Display components
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that
applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
Item Component Description
1Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the power is on.
2Wireless antennae (2) (select models only) Send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices.
✎The antennae are not visible from the outside of the
computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
3Integrated webcam light (select models only) On: The integrated webcam is in use.
4Integrated webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
5Internal microphone Records sound.

External component identification 2–2
Lights
Item Component Description
1Power lights* (2) ■On: The computer is on.
■Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
■Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
2Battery 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
battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
■Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
3Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
4TouchPad light White: TouchPad is enabled.
5Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
6Wireless light ■Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
turned on.
■Amber: All wireless devices are turned off.
7Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

External component identification 2–3
Buttons and speakers
Item Component Description
1Speakers (2) Produce sound.
2Power button* ■When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
■When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
Sleep.
■When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
■When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to
exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power
button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
3Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
✎A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a
wireless connection.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.

External component identification 2–4
Keys
Item Component Description
1esc key Displays system information about your computer when pressed
in combination with the fn key.
2fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
3Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
4Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
5Integrated numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
6Volume keys Adjust system volume when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
7Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.

External component identification 2–5
TouchPad
Item Component Function
1TouchPad light ■White: TouchPad is enabled.
■Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
2TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
3Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
4TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
5TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
6Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Mouse.

External component identification 2–6
Front components
Rear components
Item Component Description
1Power light ■On: The computer is on.
■Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
■Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
2Battery 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
battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
■Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
3Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
4Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
5Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
Component Function
Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
✎The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is
normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off
during routine operation.

External component identification 2–7
Left-side components
Right-side components
Item Component Function
1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
2 AC adapter light ■On: The computer is connected to external power.
■Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
3 External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
4 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
5 HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition
television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
6 USB port Connects an optional USB device.
7Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
■Memory Stick (MS)
■Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
■MultiMediaCard (MMC)
■Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
■xD-Picture Card (XD)
■xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
■xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
8Digital Media Slot light (select models only) On: The Digital Media Slot is in use.
Item Component Function
1 Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.
2 Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
3 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
4 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
5Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
✎The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may
not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

External component identification 2–8
Bottom components
Item Component Function
1 Battery bay Holds the battery.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
3 WLAN module compartment Holds the WLAN module.
ÄTo prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless
module with 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 replace
the module and then receive a warning message, remove
the module to restore computer functionality, and then
contact technical support through Help and Support.
4Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
✎The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the
internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
5 Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
6Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.