System board

The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory, built-in modem, and replacement thermal material.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

UMA system board, GM45 (includes built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port,

485218-001

and replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, GM45 (includes built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, and

494281-001

replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, GL40 (includes built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, and

494282-001

replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, GL40 (includes built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port, and

485219-001

replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, GL40 (for Presario CQ60 only; includes built-in modem, and

501266-001

replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

Discrete system board, PM45 (includes built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port,

488338-001

and replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

Discrete system board, PM45 (includes built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, and

494283-001

replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, NVIDIA (includes built-in modem, Digital Media Slot, HDMI port,

498460-001

and replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, NVIDIA (for Presario only; includes built-in modem, Digital Media

498462-001

Slot, and replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, NVIDIA (for Presario only; includes built-in modem, Digital Media

498463-001

Slot, and replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

UMA system board, NVIDIA (for Presario only; includes built-in modem, and

498464-001

replacement thermal material)

 

 

 

Optical extension board (not illustrated)

506951-001

 

 

Before removing the system board, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-8)

b.Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-10)

c.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-17)

d.Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

e.Power button board (see “Power button board” on page 4-22)

f.Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-23)

Removal and replacement procedures

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HP CQ60-311AU, CQ60-109TX, CQ60-110AU, CQ60-108TX, CQ60-108TU, CQ60-109TU, CQ60-107TX, CQ60-109AU, CQ60-105TU manual System board

CQ60-228US, CQ60-310AU, CQ60-418DX, CQ60-208CA, CQ60-206TU specifications

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