Battery
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
The HP G62-234DX was released in late 2010 as a refresh of the Presario CQ62. This is an entry-level 15" notebook with a dual-core 1st Gen Intel Core i3-350M processor (2.26GHz) with integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250GB HDD.
This laptop comes with a 6-cell lithium-ion battery that provides up to 5 hours of battery life. I/O for the laptop include a 5-in-1 integrated digital media reader that supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card formats. It also has a VGA port, an HDMI port, 3x USB 2.0 ports, an RJ-45 Ethernet port, a headphone-out jack, and a microphone-in jack.
The laptop was priced in the sub $400 range when it was first released and is a fairly average laptop both in terms of performance and design.
Common complaints about the HP G62-234DX involve the trackpad.
Identification
This device is identifiable with a "G62" located on the bottom right of the screen's frame. The device is also identifiable with the model and serial numbers behind the battery.
Technical Specifications
- Intel Core i3-350M Processor (3M cache, 2.26 GHz)
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
- 15.6-inch display (1366 × 768)
- 4GB of DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)
- 250GB hard drive (7200 rpm)
- Multi-format disk drive (DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe)
- Ethernet port (RJ-45)
- 3x USB ports (one is an eSATA/USB port)
- VGA port (Dsub 15-pin)
- HDMI port (v1.3)
- Internal microphone
- Webcam
- Weight: 5.5lbs / 2.5kg (when equipped with 6-cell battery and optical drive)
- Dimensions: 14.7 in x 1.4 in x 9.7 in
- Audio: Altec Lansing