<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "HP Compaq CQ58-bf9WM"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/HP_Compaq_CQ58-bf9WM?rss=yes en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:27:59 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Compaq CQ58-bf9WM: How to reset password]]> So i’ve found a old laptop deep in my storage room and i’m sure it’s full of old photos i’d like to get off so before i pay someone to get it off id like to try to do it my self. it’s a old laptop i think it’s running windows 8 i saw post on how to open the aso (advanced startup options) and tried goin to command prompt option and it makes me enter a password for my account. looking to reset it without loosing all of my pictures though. thanks!

Update (07/18/23)

also when i try to type in a password in the login screen it says “your pc is offline. please sign in with the last password used on this pc.

⟐ Commented July 18, 2023 at 16:12 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/802094/How+to+reset+password https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/802094 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:12:15 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Compaq CQ58-bf9WM: Laptop not turning on but charging led light blinks white]]> Laptop not turning on but charging led light blinks white

⟐ Answered September 15, 2025 at 5:19 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/738738/Laptop+not+turning+on+but+charging+led+light+blinks+white https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/738738 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:19:35 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Compaq CQ58-bf9WM: How do I remove the wifi card?]]> I'm trying to figure out how to remove my wifi chip but don't know what to exactly look for?

⟐ Answer edited March 20, 2021 at 22:44 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/685430/How+do+I+remove+the+wifi+card https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/685430 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 22:44:41 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Compaq CQ58-bf9WM: Where can I get replacement parts?]]> My laptop's hard drive is malfunctioning and I need to replace it. Where is a good place to get a hard drive that will fit the Compaq CQ58-bf9WM?

⟐ Commented June 05, 2017 at 21:17 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/402900/Where+can+I+get+replacement+parts https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/402900 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:17:12 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Compaq CQ58-bf9WM: My computer is not turning on, what do I do?]]> The power on the compaq laptop is not working. The regular power button is not responding.

⟐ Commented June 06, 2017 at 13:28 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/402913/My+computer+is+not+turning+on,+what+do+I+do https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/402913 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 13:28:37 -0700 <![CDATA[HP Compaq CQ58-bf9WM: How do I enable the trackpad?]]> I hit the button on the trackpad to turn it off on accident, I pressed it again to turn it back on and it's not working? How do I enable it? Should I just reboot the computer?

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/402902/How+do+I+enable+the+trackpad https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/402902 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:04:07 -0700