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... procedures 40 Serial number ...40 Computer feet ...41 Battery ...42 Hard drive ...43 Optical drive ...46 WLAN module ...48 Memory module ...51 RTC battery ...52 Keyboard ...54 Top cover ...57 Speaker assembly ...60 Power button board ...61 TouchPad button board ...62 Modem module ...63 USB board ...65 Power connector ...67 Bluetooth...
... procedures 40 Serial number ...40 Computer feet ...41 Battery ...42 Hard drive ...43 Optical drive ...46 WLAN module ...48 Memory module ...51 RTC battery ...52 Keyboard ...54 Top cover ...57 Speaker assembly ...60 Power button board ...61 TouchPad button board ...62 Modem module ...63 USB board ...65 Power connector ...67 Bluetooth...
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... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) key (select models only) Hot plug/unplug with 2 buttons and 2-way scroll (taps enabled as default) HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ ENWW 3 Supports mini ...) VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1600 × 1200 external resolution at 75 Hz Multi-pin AC power Full-size keyboard with numeric keypad, 43.9-cm (17.3in) TouchPad with auto-detect RJ-11 (modem, select models only) RJ-45 (Ethernet) USB (3;
... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) key (select models only) Hot plug/unplug with 2 buttons and 2-way scroll (taps enabled as default) HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ ENWW 3 Supports mini ...) VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1600 × 1200 external resolution at 75 Hz Multi-pin AC power Full-size keyboard with numeric keypad, 43.9-cm (17.3in) TouchPad with auto-detect RJ-11 (modem, select models only) RJ-45 (Ethernet) USB (3;
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... page 24. ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 612094-001 612095-001 620538-001 Keyboard (includes keyboard cable) for use in: ● Adriatics (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) ● Belgium (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) ● Czech Republic (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) ●...
... page 24. ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 612094-001 612095-001 620538-001 Keyboard (includes keyboard cable) for use in: ● Adriatics (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) ● Belgium (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) ● Czech Republic (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) ●...
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... screws) HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) HD 5430/512 MB discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 32 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
... screws) HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) HD 5430/512 MB discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 32 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
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... use in international use (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Adriatics (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Israel (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Switzerland (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Norway (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only...
... use in international use (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Adriatics (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Israel (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Switzerland (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Keyboard for use in Norway (includes keyboard cable) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only...
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... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Keyboard Description For use in Adriatics (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Belgium (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in the ... computer is off or in the United States (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. Remove the keyboard: 1. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48). Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on the computer, and then...
... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Keyboard Description For use in Adriatics (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Belgium (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in the ... computer is off or in the United States (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. Remove the keyboard: 1. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48). Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on the computer, and then...
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Open the computer as far as possible. 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 55 Release the tabs along the left (1) and right (2) edges of the keyboard (3), and set the keyboard back towards the display (4). 2. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 3. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard using a thin flat-bladed screwdriver. 6.
Open the computer as far as possible. 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 55 Release the tabs along the left (1) and right (2) edges of the keyboard (3), and set the keyboard back towards the display (4). 2. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 3. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard using a thin flat-bladed screwdriver. 6.
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7. Remove the keyboard. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to install the keyboard. 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Reverse this procedure to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board. 8.
7. Remove the keyboard. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to install the keyboard. 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Reverse this procedure to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board. 8.
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Hard drive (See Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part ...number 616490-001 616492-001 620542-001 Before removing the switch cover: 1. WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 48) e. Top cover Description For use with biscotti computer models For use with matte black computer models For use with the front toward...
Hard drive (See Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part ...number 616490-001 616492-001 620542-001 Before removing the switch cover: 1. WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 48) e. Top cover Description For use with biscotti computer models For use with matte black computer models For use with the front toward...
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Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 42). 5. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Disconnect the power from the computer ...
Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 42). 5. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Disconnect the power from the computer ...
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... part number 616495-001 Before removing the power button board: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see Battery on page 54) d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 42). 5.
... part number 616495-001 Before removing the power button board: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see Battery on page 54) d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 42). 5.
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... the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. If you . 2. The TouchPad button is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 54) d. Shut... the operating system. 2. TouchPad button board Description Touchpad button board (includes bracket and cable) Spare part number 616493-001 Before removing the TouchPad button board: 1. Keyboard (see Battery on page 57) Remove the TouchPad button board: 1.
... the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. If you . 2. The TouchPad button is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 54) d. Shut... the operating system. 2. TouchPad button board Description Touchpad button board (includes bracket and cable) Spare part number 616493-001 Before removing the TouchPad button board: 1. Keyboard (see Battery on page 57) Remove the TouchPad button board: 1.
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... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. Remove the following components: a. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 57) Remove the modem module: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the modem... module to disconnect it down the computer. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 43) b. ENWW Component replacement procedures 63 Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Turn the computer upright with the...
... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. Remove the following components: a. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 57) Remove the modem module: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the modem... module to disconnect it down the computer. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 43) b. ENWW Component replacement procedures 63 Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Turn the computer upright with the...
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....5×6.0 screw (2) that secures the USB board to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 4. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 46) c. If you . 2. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 54) d. The USB cable is available with the right side toward you are unsure whether the computer is...
....5×6.0 screw (2) that secures the USB board to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 4. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 46) c. If you . 2. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 54) d. The USB cable is available with the right side toward you are unsure whether the computer is...
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...616496-001 Before removing the power connector cable: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 54) d. Keyboard (see Battery on page 57) Remove the power connector cable: 1. Turn the computer upright with the right side toward you are unsure whether the ... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 46) c. Top cover (see Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices...
...616496-001 Before removing the power connector cable: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 54) d. Keyboard (see Battery on page 57) Remove the power connector cable: 1. Turn the computer upright with the right side toward you are unsure whether the ... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 46) c. Top cover (see Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices...
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... AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 42). 5. Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 43) b. Remove the following components: a. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Turn the computer upright with the right side toward you are unsure whether...
... AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 42). 5. Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 43) b. Remove the following components: a. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Turn the computer upright with the right side toward you are unsure whether...
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...from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the WLAN module (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it from the clip in the routing channel leading to the computer. 3. Turn the computer display-...only) Spare part number 612094-001 612095-001 620538-001 Before removing the display assembly: 1. Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 48). 6. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 57) Remove the display assembly: 1. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) and the microphone cable (2) from the system board and...
...from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the WLAN module (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it from the clip in the routing channel leading to the computer. 3. Turn the computer display-...only) Spare part number 612094-001 612095-001 620538-001 Before removing the display assembly: 1. Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 48). 6. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 57) Remove the display assembly: 1. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) and the microphone cable (2) from the system board and...
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... replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. WLAN module (see Modem module on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) g. Remove the battery (see...
... replacing the system board, be sure that the following components: a. WLAN module (see Modem module on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) g. Remove the battery (see...
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... board on page 75) Remove the fan/heat assembly (fan/heat sink appearance might vary): NOTE: Steps 1 through the operating system. 2. System board (see Keyboard on page 43) b. ENWW Component replacement procedures 79 Disconnect all external devices connected to computer models equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory Thermal pad Spare ...
... board on page 75) Remove the fan/heat assembly (fan/heat sink appearance might vary): NOTE: Steps 1 through the operating system. 2. System board (see Keyboard on page 43) b. ENWW Component replacement procedures 79 Disconnect all external devices connected to computer models equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory Thermal pad Spare ...
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Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Speaker assembly (see Optical drive on page 60) f. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise until you ...
Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Speaker assembly (see Optical drive on page 60) f. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise until you ...