Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC

Maintenance and Service Guide

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Third Edition: August 2011

First Edition: March 2011

Document Part Number: 638662-003

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device 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 device 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).

Table of contents

Table Caption: This table of contents outlines a product manual, detailing sections on product description, external component identification, an illustrated parts catalog, and removal/replacement procedures including necessary tools and service considerations.

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Table Caption: This table outlines chapters 7, 8, and 9 of a manual, covering backup and recovery procedures, power cord set requirements, and recycling information. It details various restore methods, backup strategies, and specific requirements for different countries and components like batteries and displays.

1 Product description

Table Caption: This table outlines the processor options available for the Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC, distinguishing between models equipped with AMD processors and those with Intel processors.

Table Caption: This table categorizes computer components such as processors, chipsets, and graphics cards, indicating whether they are compatible with AMD or Intel processors.

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