HP G61-306 Manual

Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC
HP G61 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 518438-001
May 2009
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 2009 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.
First Edition: May 2009
Document Part Number: 518438-001
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
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Rear components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Display components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Wireless antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Additional hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
3 Illustrated parts catalog
Service tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Computer major components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Display assembly components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Plastics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Mass storage devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Miscellaneous parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Sequential part number listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14

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4 Removal and replacement procedures
Preliminary replacement 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
Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
RTC battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13
Wireless module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
Switch cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–20
Power button board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22
Display assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23
Top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–30
Audio board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–32
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–33
USB board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–34
Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–35
System board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–36
Fan/heat sink assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–38
Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–42
Power connector cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–44
RJ-11 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–45
5 Setup Utility
Starting 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 Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Exiting 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

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6 Specifications
Computer specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
16-inch WXGA display specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
15.6-inch WXGA display specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Hard drive specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe specifications. . . . . . 6–4
Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications . . . . . . . . . 6–5
System DMA specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
System interrupt specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
System I/O address specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
System memory map specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
7 Screw listing
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8
Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13
Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14
8 Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
When to back up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Backup suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Using system restore points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Recovering from the recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

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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

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Product description
Category Description
Presario
CQ61
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ61
Intel
Discrete
HP G61
Intel UMA
Silver
HP G61
Intel
Discrete
Silver
HP G61
UMA
HP G61
Discrete
Product name Compaq Presario CQ61 Notebook PC X X
HP G61 Notebook PC X X X X
Processors Intel® Core™2 Duo processors
(3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz front side
bus (FSB))
■P8700 2.53-GHz processor X X X X X X
■P7450 2.13-GHz processor X X X X X X
Intel Core2 Duo processors
(2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)
■T6600 2.2-GHz processor X X X X X X
■T6400 2.0-GHz processor X X X X X X
Intel Pentium® Dual-Core processor
(1-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB)
■T3400 2.16-GHz processor X X X X X X
Intel Pentium Dual-Core processors
(1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)
■T4200 2.0-GHz processor X X X X X X
Intel Celeron® processors
(1-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB)
■585 2.16-GHz processor X X X
Intel Celeron 900 processors
(1-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB)
■T1700 1.83-GHz processor X X X
■T1600 1.66-GHz processor X X X
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Product description
Chipset Intel GM45 X X X
Intel GL40 X X X
Intel PM45 X X X
Southbridge ICH9M X X X X X
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD (Shared)
XXX
Unified Memory Architecture (UMA)
graphics memory integrated with shared
video memory
■Up to 1759 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system Random
Assess Memory (RAM) equals or is
greater than 4096 MB (64-bit)
XXX
■Up to 1309 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 4096 MB
(32-bit)
XXX
■Up to 1309 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 3072 MB
XXX
■Up to 797 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 2048 MB
XXX
■Up to 285 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 1024 MB
XXX
NVIDIA N10M-GE2-S with 512 MB of
dedicated video memory (64M × 16
DDR2 × 4 PCs)
Total available video memory
XXX
■Up to 2302 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 4096 MB
(64-bit)
XXX
■Up to 1790 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 4096 MB
(32-bit)
XXX
■Up to 1790 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 3072 MB
XXX
■Up to 1278 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 2048 MB
XXX
■Up to 767 MB of graphics subsystem
memory when total system RAM
equals or is greater than 1024 MB
XXX
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Category Description
Presario
CQ61
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ61
Intel
Discrete
HP G61
Intel UMA
Silver
HP G61
Intel
Discrete
Silver
HP G61
UMA
HP G61
Discrete

Product description
Maintenance and Service Guide 1–3
Panel 16-inch HD BrightView display panel
(1366 × 768)
XXXXXX
15.6-inch HD BrightView display panel
(1366 × 768)
XXXXXX
16:9 Wide Aspect Ratio X X X X X X
Memory 2 customer-accessible/upgradable
SODIMM slots
XXXXXX
Supports dual-channel memory
DDR2 800 MHz dual-channel support
XXXXXX
Supports up to 8 GB of system memory X X X X X X
Supports the following configurations:
■8192-MB total system memory
(4096 × 2)
XXXXXX
■4096-MB total system memory
(2048 × 2)
XXXXXX
■3072-MB total system memory
(2048 × 1 + 1024 × 1)
XXXXXX
■2048-MB total system memory
(2048 × 1, 1024 × 2)
XXXXXX
■1024-MB total system memory
(1024 × 1)
XXXXXX
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:
■500-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
■320-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
■250-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
■160-GB, 5400-rpm X X X X X X
Optical drives 12.7-mm fixed SATA tray load X X X X X X
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti
Double-Layer Combo Drive with
LightScribe
XXXXXX
Blue-ray ROM with LightScribe
DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer
Drive
XXXXXX
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Category Description
Presario
CQ61
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ61
Intel
Discrete
HP G61
Intel UMA
Silver
HP G61
Intel
Discrete
Silver
HP G61
UMA
HP G61
Discrete

1–4 Maintenance and Service Guide
Product description
Webcam VGA camera, fixed angle with activity
light
XXXXXX
Microphone Integrated single analog microphone X X X X X
Audio High-definition audio supports Microsoft
premium requirements
XXXXXX
Modem 56K V.92 data/fax modem
(select models only; computer models
not equipped with a modem have a cover
over 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 X X
Wireless Integrated wireless local area network
(WLAN) by way of wireless module:
2 wireless antennas built into display
assembly
XXXXXX
Support for no-WLAN option X X X X X X
Support for the following WLAN formats: X X
■Atheros AR9280 802.11a/g/n X X X X X X
■Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g X X X X X X
■Atheros 802.11 b/g/n X X X X X X
■Atheros 802.11 a/b/g/n X X X X X
■Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g X X X X X X
■Intel Wi-Fi 5100 802.11 a/b/g X X X X X
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
(Continued)
Category Description
Presario
CQ61
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ61
Intel
Discrete
HP G61
Intel UMA
Silver
HP G61
Intel
Discrete
Silver
HP G61
UMA
HP G61
Discrete

Product description
Maintenance and Service Guide 1–5
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 (select
models only)
XXXXXX
RJ-11 (modem) X X X X X X
RJ-45 (Ethernet) X X X X X X
USB (3; one is an eSATA/USB port) X X X X X X
VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting
1920 × 1200 external resolution at 75 Hz,
1600 × 1200 external resolution at 75 Hz
XXXXXX
Multi-pin AC power X X X X X X
Docking None
Keyboard and
TouchPad
Full-size keyboard, 40.64-cm (16.00-in)
with numeric keypad
XXXXXX
TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons 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
Power
requirements
65-W AC adapter with localized cable
plug support
XXXX
90-W AC adapter with localized cable
plug support
XXX
6-cell, 2.20-Ah, 47-Wh battery X X X X X
Security Kensington Security Lock X X X X X X
Operating
system
Preinstalled: X
Windows Vista® Business 32-bit X X X X X X
Windows Vista Premium 32- and
64-bit
XXXXX
Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit X X X X X X
FreeDOS X X X
RedFlag Linux X X X
(Continued)
Category Description
Presario
CQ61
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ61
Intel
Discrete
HP G61
Intel UMA
Silver
HP G61
Intel
Discrete
Silver
HP G61
UMA
HP G61
Discrete

1–6 Maintenance and Service Guide
Product description
Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:
AC adapter X X X X X
Battery (system) X X X X X
Hard drive X X X X X X
Memory module X X X X X X
Optical drive X X X X X X
Mini Card components X X X X X X
Category Description
Presario
CQ61
Intel UMA
Presario
CQ61
Intel
Discrete
HP G61
Intel UMA
Silver
HP G61
Intel
Discrete
Silver
HP G61
UMA
HP G61
Discrete

Maintenance and Service Guide 2–1
2
External component identification
Top components
TouchPad
Item Component Function
1TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
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 light ■White: TouchPad is enabled.
■Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
5TouchPad 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 pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.

2–2 Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Lights
✎Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
1Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
2Power lights (2)* ■On: The computer is on.
■Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
■Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
3Wireless light ■Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
■Amber: All wireless devices are off.
4Num lock light On: Keypad numeric function is enabled.
5Battery 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.
6Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
*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
Maintenance and Service Guide 2–3
Buttons
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.
✎To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network
must already be set up.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.

2–4 Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Keys
✎Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
1esc key Displays system information 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.
4Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
5Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
6Integrated numeric keypad and volume hotkeys ■Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
■Adjusts system volume when the asterisk (*), minus sign (-),
or plus sign (+) is pressed in combination with the fn key.

External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide 2–5
Front components
Rear components
Item Component Description
1Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
2Audio-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.

2–6 Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Left-side components
✎Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Function
1 Security 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.
2Vent Enables 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.
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.
✎Depending on your computer model, the computer may include
an HDMI port or a USB port at this location.
6 eSATA/USB port Connects a high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA
external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.
7Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following digital card formats:
■Memory Stick (MS)
■Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
■MultiMediaCard (MMC)
■Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
■xD-Picture Card (XD)
8Digital Media Slot light (select models only) On: The Digital Media Slot is in use.

External component identification
Maintenance and Service Guide 2–7
Right-side components
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.
5AC adapter light ■On: The computer is connected to external power.
■Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
6Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

2–8 Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Bottom components
Item Component Function
1 Battery bay Holds the battery.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
3 Vents (5) 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.
4 Wireless module compartment Holds a wireless LAN 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.
5Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and contains the memory module slots.