Compaq Presario CQ5500 Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Printed in Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 2
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Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 4
by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components. WARNING: Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 5
Removing the Front Bezel 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 6
the Front Bezel IMPORTANT: The new (replacement) part may not look the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 To replace the front bezel, align the left side - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 7
on the computer and lay the panel into place. Slide the side cover forward. 6 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 7 Reconnect the power cord. 8 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 570984-001 - Removing and Replacing the Front - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 8
6 570984-001 - Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 9
Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 10
by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components. WARNING: Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 11
Removing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Remove the side cover by loosening the - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 12
each of the three side tabs that secure the front bezel to the computer, to release the front bezel. 9 Locate the optical disc drives at the top front of the computer. 10 Remove the screws that fasten the disc drive in the computer. 4 537491-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 13
11 Push the drive slightly forward. 13 Pull the disc drive out through the front of the computer. 12 Disconnect the power (1) and data (2) cables by squeezing the latch on the connector and pulling to remove. 1 2 537491-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 5 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 14
manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Push the replacement disc drive partially into the drive bay in the computer. 4 Replace the drive screws. 5 To replace the front bezel, align the left side of - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 15
the computer. 9 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 8 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer. mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 11 Reconnect the power cord. 12 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 13 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 16
8 537491-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 17
Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 18
illustration. WARNING: Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. Before you open the computer, allow the internal system components to cool before - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 19
Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 20
the front bezel. 8 Locate the external drive bay at the front of the computer, below the optical drive bays. 7 Swing the front bezel out to remove from the computer. 9 Disconnect the power (1) and data (2) cables by squeezing the latch on the connector and pulling to remove. 1 2 4 537492 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 21
10 Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive to the computer. 12 Remove the hard drive from the computer. 11 Pull the hard drive out of the front of the computer. 13 Carefully remove the replacement hard disk drive from the electrostatic bag and place the failed hard disk drive into - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 22
exactly the same as the original drive due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Slide the replacement hard disk drive into the bay. 3 Attach the two screws to secure the hard disk drive to - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 23
over the front lip of the computer. 6 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and leading edges. 8 To reattach the panel, align the tabs on the panel over the corresponding slots on the computer. Slide the side cover forward. 537492-001 - Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 7 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 24
at the back of the computer. 12 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 13 Verify that the replacement hard disk drive works properly. 10 Connect the cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 11 Reconnect the power cord. 8 537492-001 - Removing and - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 25
Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 26
by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components. WARNING: Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 27
Removing an Add-In Card 1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 28
6 Locate the add-in cards at the back of the computer. 8 On the back of the computer, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in cards. 7 Lay the computer on its side. 9 Remove the bracket cover. 4 537493-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 29
Lift the card out of the computer. 11 Remove the graphics card from the card slot. 14 If present, remove any cables connected to the add-in card. 12 For other add-in cards, move the card back and forth gently to free it from the card slot in the computer. 537493-001 - Removing and Replacing an - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 30
or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Replace any cables previously removed from the card. 3 If you are replacing a graphics card, verify that the latch in the computer snaps back into place. 2 Align the edge - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 31
on the back of the computer. 7 The side panel has several tabs on its top, bottom, and leading edges. 6 Replace the screw to secure the bracket to the back of the computer. 8 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer. 537493-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card 7 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 32
keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 12 Reconnect the power cord. 13 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 14 Verify that the new add-in card is working properly. 10 Reattach the screw at the back of the computer. 8 537493-001 - Removing and Replacing an Add-In - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 33
Removing and Replacing a Power Supply - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 34
your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades. Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer. Before you open the computer, allow the internal system components to cool before touching. IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model. 2 573607-001 - Removing and Replacing a Power Supply - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 35
Removing a Power Supply 1 Press the power button to turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect all cables and remove all items from the computer: Disconnect cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. 4 Grasp the handle on the side cover and pull - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 36
the computer or components from working successfully. NOTE: The location of the power connectors on the motherboard may vary from the ones shown below. 9 Trace the power supply cables to the system components: Optical disc drives (A) Hard disk drives (B) Motherboard main power (C) Motherboard fan - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 37
to detach the connector from the motherboard. 13 Some connectors may have latches that must be pressed to remove them. 12 Detach the motherboard power connector from the motherboard. 14 Remove all other power connectors from the motherboard. 573607-001 - Removing and Replacing a Power Supply 5 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 38
computer upright. 18 Pull the power supply back and tilt it out of the computer. 16 Detach the four screws that connect the power supply to the computer. 17 Use a screwdriver to press the latch at the bottom of the power supply to release it. 6 573607-001 - Removing and Replacing a Power Supply - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 39
guide, and a ledge on the computer that help secure the power supply in the computer. 4 Reconnect all power connectors to system components and the motherboard: Optical disc drive (A) Hard disk drive (B) Motherboard main power (C) Motherboard fan (D) A B C D 573607-001 - Removing and Replacing - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 40
computer. 9 Connect all attached cables, such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 10 Reconnect the power cord. 11 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 12 Verify the power supply operates correctly. 8 573607-001 - Removing and Replacing a Power Supply - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 41
Removing and Replacing Memory - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 42
cables for power, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Remove items such as memory cards, USB drives, etc. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 43
Locate the memory sockets on your computer motherboard. NOTE: The location and number of memory sockets may vary with the motherboard model in your computer. 8 Push down the retaining clip on each end of the memory socket to release the memory module. 537490-001 - Removing and Replacing Memory 3 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 44
it out of the socket. Replacing Memory NOTE: The new (replacement) part may not look exactly the same as the original part, due to different manufacturers or models. Hewlett-Packard always provides quality parts that meet or exceed your original computer specifications. 1 Touching only the top edge - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 45
3 Position the memory module over the socket, aligning the notch with the tab in the socket, and then firmly press the module lock the module into place. 6 The tabs fit into slots and over the front lip of the computer. 4 Set the computer upright. 537490-001 - Removing and Replacing Memory 5 - Compaq Presario CQ5500 | Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 46
such as the keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, and monitor cables. 10 Reconnect the power cord. 11 Turn on the computer and all peripherals, such as the monitor. 12 Verify that the replacement memory works properly. © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein
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