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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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... an eSATA/USB port) 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 ...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
... an eSATA/USB port) 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 ...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
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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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... 615850-BB1 615850-061 615850-DH1 615850-131 615850-251 615850-171 615850-071 615850-BG1 615850-141 615850-031 615850-001 Before removing the keyboard: 1. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on the computer, and then shut it down with the front toward you. 54 Chapter 4... Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 43). 6. Shut 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 Czech ...
... 615850-BB1 615850-061 615850-DH1 615850-131 615850-251 615850-171 615850-071 615850-BG1 615850-141 615850-031 615850-001 Before removing the keyboard: 1. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on the computer, and then shut it down with the front toward you. 54 Chapter 4... Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 43). 6. Shut 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 Czech ...
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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). 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. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. Open the computer as far as possible. 5. 2.
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). 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. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. Open the computer as far as possible. 5. 2.
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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. 7. Remove the keyboard.
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... disconnecting AC adapter from the computer. 4. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Keyboard (see Battery on page 52) g. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Battery (see Keyboard on page 43) c. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare...
... disconnecting AC adapter from the computer. 4. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Keyboard (see Battery on page 52) g. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Battery (see Keyboard on page 43) c. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare...
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... then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 42). 5. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 46) c. Shut down . 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that...
... then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 42). 5. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 46) c. Shut down . 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that...
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... Remove the power button board: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the top cover. 3. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Lift up and remove the power button board (2). ENWW Component replacement procedures 61 Remove the battery (see... Keyboard on page 42). 5. Power button board Description Power button board Spare part number 616495-001 Before removing the power button board: 1. ...
... Remove the power button board: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the top cover. 3. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Lift up and remove the power button board (2). ENWW Component replacement procedures 61 Remove the battery (see... Keyboard on page 42). 5. Power button board Description Power button board Spare part number 616495-001 Before removing the power button board: 1. ...
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... the TouchPad button board bracket (2). Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 57) Remove the TouchPad button board: 1. Hard drive (see Keyboard on the TouchPad button board bracket. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to reassemble and install the TouchPad button board. 62 Chapter 4 Removal...
... the TouchPad button board bracket (2). Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 57) Remove the TouchPad button board: 1. Hard drive (see Keyboard on the TouchPad button board bracket. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to reassemble and install the TouchPad button board. 62 Chapter 4 Removal...
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. 3. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 43) b. Turn the computer upright with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, ... V.92 data/fax modem (select models only) (for model 1.0 only) Spare part number 510100-001 Before removing the modem module: 1. If you . 2. Hard drive (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it from the computer. 4. Lift up on page 57) Remove the modem module: 1. Remove the battery (see Top cover...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. 3. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 43) b. Turn the computer upright with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, ... V.92 data/fax modem (select models only) (for model 1.0 only) Spare part number 510100-001 Before removing the modem module: 1. If you . 2. Hard drive (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it from the computer. 4. Lift up on page 57) Remove the modem module: 1. Remove the battery (see Top cover...
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... then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. USB board Description USB board Spare part number 616494-001 Before removing the USB board: 1. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 54) d. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw (2) that secures the USB board to the computer. 3. Lift the ...USB board (3) straight up to remove it down the computer. Remove the following components: a. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the USB board: 1. Hard drive (see Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it from the computer. Disconnect all...
... then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. USB board Description USB board Spare part number 616494-001 Before removing the USB board: 1. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 54) d. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw (2) that secures the USB board to the computer. 3. Lift the ...USB board (3) straight up to remove it down the computer. Remove the following components: a. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the USB board: 1. Hard drive (see Hard drive on the computer, and then shut it from the computer. Disconnect all...
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... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 42). 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 67 Keyboard (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to...
... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 42). 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 67 Keyboard (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to...
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... the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Remove the following components: a. If you . 2. Remove the Bluetooth module (2). Bluetooth module Description Bluetooth...
... the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Remove the following components: a. If you . 2. Remove the Bluetooth module (2). Bluetooth module Description Bluetooth...
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... disconnecting the AC adapter from the WLAN module (see Optical drive on page 48). 6. Remove the following components: a. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the display assembly: 1. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 54) d. Shut down through the opening in the top cover (3) and disengage the cables from the clip...
... disconnecting the AC adapter from the WLAN module (see Optical drive on page 48). 6. Remove the following components: a. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the display assembly: 1. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 54) d. Shut down through the opening in the top cover (3) and disengage the cables from the clip...
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... page 51) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 48) ● Modem module (see Memory module on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 54) g. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory and replacement... thermal material. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 46) c. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Top cover (see Battery on page 57) ENWW Component replacement ...
... page 51) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 48) ● Modem module (see Memory module on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 54) g. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory and replacement... thermal material. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 46) c. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Top cover (see Battery on page 57) ENWW Component replacement ...
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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 computer. 4. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 75) Remove the fan/heat assembly (fan/heat sink appearance might vary): NOTE: Steps 1 through the operating system. 2. Fan/heat sink assembly Description... computer models with discrete graphics subsystem memory Thermal pad Spare part number 606013-001 606014-001 634363-001 Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly: 1. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 46) c.
... from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 75) Remove the fan/heat assembly (fan/heat sink appearance might vary): NOTE: Steps 1 through the operating system. 2. Fan/heat sink assembly Description... computer models with discrete graphics subsystem memory Thermal pad Spare part number 606013-001 606014-001 634363-001 Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly: 1. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 46) c.
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... on page 79) Remove the processor: 1. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. 84 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW 4. Keyboard (see Speaker assembly on page 54) d. Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it. Remove the following components: a. Speaker assembly (see... Keyboard on page 60) f. Top cover (see System board on page 57) e. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise ...
... on page 79) Remove the processor: 1. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. 84 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW 4. Keyboard (see Speaker assembly on page 54) d. Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it. Remove the following components: a. Speaker assembly (see... Keyboard on page 60) f. Top cover (see System board on page 57) e. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise ...