Contents
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC
First Edition March Document Part Number
MSG revision history
Revision Publication date Description
Iv MSG revision history
Safety warning notice
Vi Safety warning notice
Table of contents
Setup Utility
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Product description
Graphics Intel UMA Integrated/HD Graphics with
Intel Celeron
Chipset
Category Description HP G42
150-199 100-149 Intel UMA Integrated/GMA 4500M GL40
Memory
Switchable Discrete Graphics
150-199 100-149 ATi Discrete PCI Express x Graphics
Hard drives
35-cm 2.5-in
Optical
Drives
Diskette drive
Camera
Wireless
Local area network Wlan options by Way of wireless Module
Modem
Ethernet
Ports
External
Media card
Power
Operating Preinstalled System
Serviceability End-user Replaceable parts
Keyboard
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External component identification
Identifying the hardware
Component Description
Top components
TouchPad
Lights
Control Panel System and Security Power Options
Button and speakers
Keys
Fn key
Display
Right-side components
Left-side components
Bottom components
Wireless antennas
Additional hardware components
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Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location
35.6 cm 14-in, WXGA, BrightView display assembly
Computer major components
Power button board includes cable
Description Spare part number
Keyboards
Touchpad button board includes cable
Speaker assembly includes cable
Wlan module Atheros AR9285 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi adapter
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n
Broadcom 4312G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter halogen free
Description Spare part number Memory modules
BT3.0+HS ready for models 1.2 and 1.3 only
Bluetooth module for models 1.0, 1.1 and 1.3 only
Battery
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Display assembly components
592144-001
Display rubber display kit not illustrated
Display back cover
Webcam module
Plastics Kit
Item Description Spare part number Plastics kit 600190-001
Mass storage devices
Item Description Spare part number
Power cord, AC, 3 wire, black, 1.83-m
Miscellaneous parts
Description Spare part number AC adapters
Rubber kit
Sequential part number listing
Spare part Description Number
Zimbabwe
600164-001 Display back cover, Presario, biscotti
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HP, white for models 1.1 only
HP, charcoal for models 1.2 and 1.3 only
HP, velvet red for models 1.2 and 1.3 only
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Removal and replacement procedures
Preliminary replacement requirements
Service considerations
Tools required
Cables and connectors
Drive handling
Grounding guidelines
Electrostatic discharge damage
Typical electrostatic voltage levels
Event 10% 40% 55%
Packaging and transporting guidelines
Equipment guidelines
Material Use Voltage protection level
Component replacement procedures
Serial number
Computer feet
Description Spare part number Rubber Feet Kit 600184-001
Battery
Hard drive
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Optical drive
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Wlan module
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Memory module
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Keyboard
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Top cover
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Speaker assembly
Description Spare part number Speaker assembly 600189-001
Power button board
TouchPad button board
Modem module
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Bluetooth module
USB board
Power connector cable
Display assembly
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System board
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Optical drive Sata cable and connector
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RTC battery
Description Spare part number RTC battery 602745-001
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Fan/heat sink assembly
Subsystem memory includes thermal replacement material
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Processor
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Setup Utility
Computer Setup in Windows
Starting Setup Utility
Using Setup Utility
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
Displaying system information
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
Setup Utility menus
Exiting Setup Utility
Main menu
Security menu
Primary Hard Disk Self Test
System Configuration menu
Diagnostics menu
Computer Setup in Linux
Starting Computer Setup
Using Computer Setup
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
Computer Setup menus
File menu
Security menu
System Configuration menu
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Specifications
Computer specifications
35.6-cm14.0-in display specifications
Hard drive specifications
Random access time
Transfer mode
Applicable disc
Cache buffer Data transfer rate
BD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM
System resource specifications
Select Start Computer
Backup and recovery
Windows
Creating recovery discs
Backing up your information
Using Windows Backup and Restore
Performing a recovery
Using system restore points
Recovering from the recovery discs
Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager
Linux backup and recovery
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Connector pin assignments
Pin Signal
Audio-out headphone
Audio-in microphone
External monitor
RJ-11 modem
RJ-45 network
Hdmi
Universal Serial Bus
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Power cord set requirements
Requirements for all countries or regions
Requirements for specific countries or regions
Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number
Display
Battery
Recycling
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Display
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Symbols/Numerics
Index
Inverter
USB
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