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... on page 18, Mass storage devices on page 27, Sequential part number listing on page 30, Hard drive on page 43. ● Added newly supported memory modules to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part number listing on page 30..., Memory module on page 51. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part ...
... on page 18, Mass storage devices on page 27, Sequential part number listing on page 30, Hard drive on page 43. ● Added newly supported memory modules to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part number listing on page 30..., Memory module on page 51. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Sequential part ...
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... 38 Equipment guidelines 39 Component replacement 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...
... 38 Equipment guidelines 39 Component replacement 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...
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1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Chipset Graphics ENWW Description HP G72 Notebook PC Intel® Arrandale™ i5-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual core 35 W Intel Arrandale...video memory UMA (integrated) with shared video memory Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 512MB of dedicated video memory (64Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) ATi Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 1GB of dedicated video memory (128Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) HP G72 Discrete √ √ HP G72 UMA...
1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Chipset Graphics ENWW Description HP G72 Notebook PC Intel® Arrandale™ i5-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual core 35 W Intel Arrandale...video memory UMA (integrated) with shared video memory Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 512MB of dedicated video memory (64Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) ATi Robson XT (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD6370) with 1GB of dedicated video memory (128Mx16 DDR3 800MHz x 4 PCs) (for model 1.2 only) HP G72 Discrete √ √ HP G72 UMA...
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... 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD LED BrightView (1600 x 900) 16:9 wide aspect ratio 2 customer-accessible/upgradable SODIMM slots Supports dual-channel memory DDR3, 1333 MHz Supports up to 8 GB of system memory Supports the following configurations: ● 4096 MB (2048 MB × 2) ● 3072 MB (1024 MB × 1 + 2048 MB × ...LightScribe Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive VGA camera, fixed angle with activity light and single analog microphone HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA 2 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
... 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD LED BrightView (1600 x 900) 16:9 wide aspect ratio 2 customer-accessible/upgradable SODIMM slots Supports dual-channel memory DDR3, 1333 MHz Supports up to 8 GB of system memory Supports the following configurations: ● 4096 MB (2048 MB × 2) ● 3072 MB (1024 MB × 1 + 2048 MB × ...LightScribe Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive VGA camera, fixed angle with activity light and single analog microphone HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA 2 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
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... bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32 & 64 bit) Free DOS End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive Mini-card devices HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
... bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32 & 64 bit) Free DOS End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive Mini-card devices HP G72 Discrete √ √ √ √ √ HP G72 UMA √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
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... audio component. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cycle on...
... audio component. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cycle on...
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... visible from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Vents (5) (3) Battery release latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support ...Help and Support. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module ...
... visible from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Vents (5) (3) Battery release latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support ...Help and Support. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module ...
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...-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)- Dual Core 35 W (for model 1.2 only) 635500-001 RTC battery (includes mounting adhesive) 616501-001 Memory module (1066 MHz, DDR3) ● 1 GB 598859-001 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW Dual Core 35 W 587259-001 ● Intel Arrandale i5-520M Processor...
...-540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)- Dual Core 35 W (for model 1.2 only) 635500-001 RTC battery (includes mounting adhesive) 616501-001 Memory module (1066 MHz, DDR3) ● 1 GB 598859-001 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW Dual Core 35 W 587259-001 ● Intel Arrandale i5-520M Processor...
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... with HDMI card reader, without modem (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Rubber Kit (not illustrated, includes four rubber feet) Plastics Kit ● Hard drive cover ● Memory module cover Spare part number 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 616502-001 537921-001 605904-001 616485-001 616489-001 616488-001...
... with HDMI card reader, without modem (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Rubber Kit (not illustrated, includes four rubber feet) Plastics Kit ● Hard drive cover ● Memory module cover Spare part number 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 616502-001 537921-001 605904-001 616485-001 616489-001 616488-001...
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Plastics Kit Item Description Plastics kit (1) Hard drive bay cover (includes captive screws) (2) Wireless/memory module mini-card compartment cover (includes captive screw) Spare part number 616497-001 26 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
Plastics Kit Item Description Plastics kit (1) Hard drive bay cover (includes captive screws) (2) Wireless/memory module mini-card compartment cover (includes captive screw) Spare part number 616497-001 26 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
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... a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter... is identified by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5.
... a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter... is identified by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5.
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... unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover. 3. Shut down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then... disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the WLAN module: 1.
... unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover. 3. Shut down the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then... disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the WLAN module: 1.
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Lift the cover off the computer (3). Disconnect the main antenna cable (1) and the auxiliary antenna cable (2) from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 49 Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (3) that secures the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the wireless module. 6. 4. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 5.
Lift the cover off the computer (3). Disconnect the main antenna cable (1) and the auxiliary antenna cable (2) from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 49 Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (3) that secures the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the wireless module. 6. 4. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 5.
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...compartment cover is off the computer (3). NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in Hibernation, turn on each side of the memory module slot to release the tabs. 5. Remove the memory module: 1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. ... number 616497-001. Lift the back side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Memory module Description 1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part ...
...compartment cover is off the computer (3). NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in Hibernation, turn on each side of the memory module slot to release the tabs. 5. Remove the memory module: 1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. ... number 616497-001. Lift the back side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer. 4. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Memory module Description 1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part ...
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...RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Turn the computer upside down the computer. If you . 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling it down through the... operating system. 2. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Shut down with a notch (3) to the computer. 3. 6. NOTE: Memory modules are designed with the front toward you are unsure whether the ...
...RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to install a memory module. Turn the computer upside down the computer. If you . 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling it down through the... operating system. 2. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Shut down with a notch (3) to the computer. 3. 6. NOTE: Memory modules are designed with the front toward you are unsure whether the ...
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Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. 4. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery.
Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. 4. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery.
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... (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in the United Kingdom (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 43). 6. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 48). Remove the keyboard: 1.
... (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in the United Kingdom (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 43). 6. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 48). Remove the keyboard: 1.
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Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 42) b. Battery (see Memory module on page 52) g. Memory module (see Battery on page 43) c. RTC battery (see WLAN module on page 46) d. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 ...
Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 42) b. Battery (see Memory module on page 52) g. Memory module (see Battery on page 43) c. RTC battery (see WLAN module on page 46) d. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 ...
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.... RTC battery (see Battery on page 52) f. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory and replacement thermal material. Remove the battery (see RTC battery on page 42). 5. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 46) c.... Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) g. Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 43) b. Memory module (see Modem module on page 51) e. Description HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) HD 5430...
.... RTC battery (see Battery on page 52) f. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory and replacement thermal material. Remove the battery (see RTC battery on page 42). 5. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 46) c.... Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) g. Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 43) b. Memory module (see Modem module on page 51) e. Description HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) HD 5430...
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... 79 Fan/heat sink assembly Description Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with UMA graphics subsystem memory Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you . Turn the system board right-side up, with discrete graphics subsystem memory Thermal pad Spare part number 606013-001 606014-001 634363-001 Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly: 1.
... 79 Fan/heat sink assembly Description Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with UMA graphics subsystem memory Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use only with computer models with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you . Turn the system board right-side up, with discrete graphics subsystem memory Thermal pad Spare part number 606013-001 606014-001 634363-001 Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly: 1.