HP CQ58 - Manual

2 External component identification Finding your hardware and software information ▲ Select Start > Computer . A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including hard drive, optical drives, solid-statedrives (SSD), or a secondary hard drive. To find out what software is include...

Keys Item Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key. (2) fn key Used in conjunction with hotkeys. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions. (5) Windows applications ke...

TouchPad Item Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (2) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates itemson the screen. (4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the...

Bottom Item Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It isnormal for the internal fan to cycle on and off duringroutine operat...

Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modeldescription provided on the service tag. Item Description Function (1) Product name This is the product name affixed to the front ofthe computer. (2) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric ide...

Display assembly subcomponents Item Component Spare part number (1) Display bezel 686255-001 (2) Webcam/microphone module (includes double-sided adhesive) 686285-001 (3) 15.6-in, LED, SVA, HD, BrightView display panel 686273-001 Display Hinge Kit , includes: 686262-001 (4) Left and right display hin...

Mass storage devices Item Component Spare part number (1) Hard drive (does not include hard drive bracket, hard drive connector cable, or screws): 640-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669300-001 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669299-001 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 622643-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit , includes: 686261-00...

Sequential part number listing Spare part number Description 490371-001 Power cord for use in North America (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-021 Power cord for use in Europe (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-031 Power cord for use in the United Kingdom and Singapore (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-061 Power ...

4 Removal and replacementprocedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers Service considerations The following sectio...

Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whetherthe computer is o...

Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 72 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicingthe computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Service tag When ord...

Item Component Description (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warrantyperiod for the computer. (5) Model description This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locatedocuments, drivers, and support for the computer. Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubb...

Memory module Description Spare part number 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 652972-001 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 641369-001 Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn...

5. Remove the memory module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install a memory module. WLAN module Description Spare part number Atheros AR9565 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter 690019-001 Atheros HB125 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WLAN module 675794-001 Atheros...

Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module. Keyboard NOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes the keyboard cable. For use in country/region Spare part number For use in country/region Spare part number For use in Belgium 646125-A41 For use in the Netherlands 646125-B31 For use in Bulgaria 6...

Optical drive Description Spare part number DVD±RW Double-Layer with SuperMulti Drive (includes optical drive bezel and opticaldrive bracket) 686268-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, t...

Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket, hard drive connector cable, or screws. Description Spare part number 640-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669300-001 500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669299-001 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 622643-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes h...

Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. When installing the RTC battery, make sure the “+”sign faces up. Top cover Description Spare part number Top cover (includes the TouchPad board) 686283-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsur...

10. Remove the top cover (2) . Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. Power button board Description Spare part number Power button board (includes cable) 686270-001 Before removing the power button board, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer...

3. Remove the power button board (2) . Reverse this procedure to install the power button board. TouchPad button board Description Spare part number TouchPad button board (includes bracket, TouchPad button board cable, and TouchPad cable) 686271-001 Before removing the TouchPad button board, follow ...

Speakers Description Spare part number Speakers (include speaker cables) 686279-001 Before removing the speakers, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2....

USB board Description Spare part number USB board (includes cable) 686269-001 Before removing the USB board, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disc...

System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes the processor and replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number For use on computer models equipped with an AMD E2-1800 processor (1.70-GHz, 1333-MHz,18 W, dual core, UMA graphics subsystem memory) 688304-001 For use on comput...

4. Remove the system board (3) by sliding it up and to the right at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. Fan/heat sink assembly Description Spare part number Fan/heat assembly (includes replacement thermal material) 688306-001 Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, foll...

Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly spare part information, see the individual removal subsections. Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer i...

c. Remove the wireless antenna cables and transceivers (3) . The wireless antenna cables and transceivers are available using spare part number 686249-001. Reverse this procedure to install the display assembly. Power connector cable Description Spare part number Power connector cable (includes brac...

5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) andSystem Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility(BIOS) includes settings for the types of dev...

Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installedon the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS ) can be displayed...

3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that containsthe update. 4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The BIOSinstallation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Aft...

6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 37.60 cm 14.80 in Depth 24.70 cm 9.72 in Height (front to rear) 3.05 to 3.58 cm 1.20 to 1.41 in Weight 2.45 kg 5.39 lb Input power Operating voltage and current 18.5V/ 3.5A or 19.5V/ 3.33A – 65W 19V/ 4.74A or 19.5V/ 4.62A – 90W Te...

Hard drive specifications 640-GB* 500-GB* 320-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Length 100.4 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm Width 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm Weight 110 g 110 g 110 g Interface type SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate Synchronous (maximum) 1.1 GB/sec 1.1 GB/sec 1.1 GB/sec Security ATA security A...

7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and restore it if necessary. This chapter provides information about the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manage...

Creating recovering media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure thatyou can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason youcannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these...

Performing a system restore HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state.HP Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicatedrecovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive. NOTE: A system re...

Backing up and recovering your information It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add newsoftware and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis. How completely you are able to recover your system depends on how recent your backup ...

Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines ● Connect the computer to AC power before you start the backup process. ● Allow enough time to complete the backup process. Depending on file sizes, it may take overan hour. To create a backup: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security &g...

Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioningoptimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System . 2. In the left pane, click System protection . 3. Click th...

8 Power cord set requirements The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to120 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in thecountry or region where the equi...

9 Recycling When a non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not disposeof the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area forbattery disposal. HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP origina...

Index A AC adapter light 13AC adapter, spare part number 23, 24 Action keys 8antenna locations 5removal 74spare part number 21, 25, 75 Antenna Kit, spare part number 21, 25, 75 audio, product description 2audio-in jack 11audio-out jack 11 B base enclosure, spare part number 19, 25 battery removal 34...