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...in the following locations: Computer major components 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,...the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Mass storage devices on page 27, Sequential part number listing on page 30, Optical drive on page 46. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, ...
...in the following locations: Computer major components 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,...the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, Mass storage devices on page 27, Sequential part number listing on page 30, Optical drive on page 46. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 18, ...
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... 37 Packaging and transporting guidelines 38 Workstation guidelines 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...
... 37 Packaging and transporting guidelines 38 Workstation guidelines 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...
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... menu 93 System Configuration menu 94 6 Specifications ...97 Computer specifications ...97 43.9-cm (17.3-in) display specifications 97 Hard drive specifications ...99 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe specifications ...... 100 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer... Drive specifications 101 System resource specifications ...102 7 Backup and recovery ...103 Windows 7 ...103 Creating recovery discs 104 Backing up your ...
... menu 93 System Configuration menu 94 6 Specifications ...97 Computer specifications ...97 43.9-cm (17.3-in) display specifications 97 Hard drive specifications ...99 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe specifications ...... 100 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer... Drive specifications 101 System resource specifications ...102 7 Backup and recovery ...103 Windows 7 ...103 Creating recovery discs 104 Backing up your ...
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...● 2048 MB (1024 MB × 2) ● 1024 MB (1024 MB × 1) Supports 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drive Customer accessible Supports the following drives: ● 750 GB, 5400 rpm ● 640 GB, 5400 rpm ● 500 GB, 7200 rpm ● 320 GB, 5400 rpm ... and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with 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
...● 2048 MB (1024 MB × 2) ● 1024 MB (1024 MB × 1) Supports 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drive Customer accessible Supports the following drives: ● 750 GB, 5400 rpm ● 640 GB, 5400 rpm ● 500 GB, 7200 rpm ● 320 GB, 5400 rpm ... and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with 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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... (32 & 64 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 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
... (32 & 64 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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...devices. It is in (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or...Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Left-side components ...
...devices. It is in (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or...Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On-The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Produces sound when connected to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Left-side components ...
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... by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove ... module slots and, on and off during routine operation. ENWW Bottom components 13 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.
... by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove ... module slots and, on and off during routine operation. ENWW Bottom components 13 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.
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... system board with card reader (for model 1.2 only) 630948-001 ● HD 512 discrete system board with card reader (for model 1.2 only) 630949-001 Hard drive ● 750 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only) 603787-001 ● 640 GB, 5400 rpm 603785-001 ● 320 GB, 5400 rpm (... rpm 615084-001 ● 250 GB, 7200 rpm 615083-001 ● 160 GB, 7200 rpm (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only 615082-001 ● Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes bracket and screws) 615086-001 Power connector (includes cable) 616496-001 USB board 616494-001 RJ-11 connector included in...
... system board with card reader (for model 1.2 only) 630948-001 ● HD 512 discrete system board with card reader (for model 1.2 only) 630949-001 Hard drive ● 750 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only) 603787-001 ● 640 GB, 5400 rpm 603785-001 ● 320 GB, 5400 rpm (... rpm 615084-001 ● 250 GB, 7200 rpm 615083-001 ● 160 GB, 7200 rpm (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only 615082-001 ● Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes bracket and screws) 615086-001 Power connector (includes cable) 616496-001 USB board 616494-001 RJ-11 connector included in...
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... use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Optical drive cable included in Cable Kit Bluetooth module (not shown) (for model 1.0 only) Bluetooth module cable (not shown) (for model 1.0 only) Base ... 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...
... use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Optical drive cable included in Cable Kit Bluetooth module (not shown) (for model 1.0 only) Bluetooth module cable (not shown) (for model 1.0 only) Base ... 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...
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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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....7 mm, SATA, fixed, includes bezel and bracket) DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 614549-001 ... use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Hard drive ● 750 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only) ● 640 GB, 5400 rpm ● 500 GB, 7200 rpm ● 320 GB, 5400 rpm (for ...
....7 mm, SATA, fixed, includes bezel and bracket) DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 614549-001 ... use with: ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ● Charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Hard drive ● 750 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only) ● 640 GB, 5400 rpm ● 500 GB, 7200 rpm ● 320 GB, 5400 rpm (for ...
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Item Description ● 160 GB, 7200 rpm (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Hard drive hardware kit (not illustrated, includes bracket and screws) Spare part number 615082-001 615086-001 28 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
Item Description ● 160 GB, 7200 rpm (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) Hard drive hardware kit (not illustrated, includes bracket and screws) Spare part number 615082-001 615086-001 28 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW
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...● 65-W AC adapter 609939-001 ● 90-W AC adapter 609940-001 Power cord, AC, 3 wire, black, 1.83-m (for use with both HP G62 and Presario CQ 62 computer models) for use in: ● Denmark (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 490371-081 ● Europe (for models 1.0... only) 490371-111 ● the United Kingdom and Singapore (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 490371-031 Cable Kit 616502-001 ● Hard drive connector cable ● Optical drive connector cable ● Power button cable ● RJ-11 cable ● TouchPad cable ● USB cable Screw kit 616500-001 ●...
...● 65-W AC adapter 609939-001 ● 90-W AC adapter 609940-001 Power cord, AC, 3 wire, black, 1.83-m (for use with both HP G62 and Presario CQ 62 computer models) for use in: ● Denmark (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 490371-081 ● Europe (for models 1.0... only) 490371-111 ● the United Kingdom and Singapore (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 490371-031 Cable Kit 616502-001 ● Hard drive connector cable ● Optical drive connector cable ● Power button cable ● RJ-11 cable ● TouchPad cable ● USB cable Screw kit 616500-001 ●...
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... models DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with biscotti computer models 160 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 250 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 320 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 500 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket and screws) HD 5430/1 G discrete system board...
... models DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use with biscotti computer models 160 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 250 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 320 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 500 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket and screws) HD 5430/1 G discrete system board...
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...Display back cover for use with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive for use with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo...computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Top cover (includes TouchPad board) for use in charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 320 GB, 5400 rpm hard drive (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Intel Arrandale i3-380M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual Core 35 W (for models 1.1 and 1.2 ...
...Display back cover for use with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive for use with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo...computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Top cover (includes TouchPad board) for use in charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 320 GB, 5400 rpm hard drive (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Intel Arrandale i3-380M Processor (2.53 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual Core 35 W (for models 1.1 and 1.2 ...
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...reassembly process. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of shock-proof foam. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it down the computer. Avoid exposing a hard drive to avoid damage. Cables must be handled with extreme care to ...and label the package "FRAGILE." 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Improper cable placement can damage the computer. If you are placed in a static-proof bag...
...reassembly process. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of shock-proof foam. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it down the computer. Avoid exposing a hard drive to avoid damage. Cables must be handled with extreme care to ...and label the package "FRAGILE." 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Improper cable placement can damage the computer. If you are placed in a static-proof bag...
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... the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer. 3. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is off...
... the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer. 3. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is off...
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... in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 4. Remove the four Phillils PM2.5x5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Lift the left side of the hard drive bay. 5. To replace the hard drive bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the...
... in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 4. Remove the four Phillils PM2.5x5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Lift the left side of the hard drive bay. 5. To replace the hard drive bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the...
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Grasp the two attached Mylar tabs and pull the bracket straight up to install the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to remove it from the hard drive (2). ENWW Component replacement procedures 45 6.
Grasp the two attached Mylar tabs and pull the bracket straight up to install the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to remove it from the hard drive (2). ENWW Component replacement procedures 45 6.
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... the power from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot ... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you . 2. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the optical drive: 1. Position the computer upside down with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte ...
... the power from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot ... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. If you . 2. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the optical drive: 1. Position the computer upside down with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte ...