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... 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 board ...62 Modem...
... 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 board ...62 Modem...
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Category Power requirements Security Operating system Serviceability Description 6-cell, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh battery 6-cell, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh battery 6-cell, 2.8 Ah, 62 Wh battery 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 90-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support... & 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 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
Category Power requirements Security Operating system Serviceability Description 6-cell, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh battery 6-cell, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh battery 6-cell, 2.8 Ah, 62 Wh battery 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 90-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support... & 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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... and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. ENWW Bottom components 13 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module .... Enable airflow to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. 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. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
... and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. ENWW Bottom components 13 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module .... Enable airflow to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. 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. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
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ENWW Additional hardware components 15 Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
ENWW Additional hardware components 15 Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in appearance by country or region.
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... the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located in the battery bay of the computer.
... the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located in the battery bay of the computer.
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... ● Intel Arrandale i5-430 Processor (2.26 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual 597624-001 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 i5-430 Processor (2.26 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual 597624-001 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...
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... connector (includes cable) 616496-001 USB board 616494-001 RJ-11 connector included in Cable Kit 616502-001 Optical drive bracket included with optical drive Battery ● 6-cell Li-lon, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh 593553-001 ● 6-cell Li-lon, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh 593554-001 Optical drive (includes optical drive...
... connector (includes cable) 616496-001 USB board 616494-001 RJ-11 connector included in Cable Kit 616502-001 Optical drive bracket included with optical drive Battery ● 6-cell Li-lon, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh 593553-001 ● 6-cell Li-lon, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh 593554-001 Optical drive (includes optical drive...
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...-001 630948-001 630949-001 630950-001 634363-001 634692-001 634693-001 635500-001 Description Rubber kit (includes four rubber feet) Screw kit RTC battery Cable kit 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD, light-emitting diode display assembly for charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Display back cover for use...
...-001 630948-001 630949-001 630950-001 634363-001 634692-001 634693-001 635500-001 Description Rubber kit (includes four rubber feet) Screw kit RTC battery Cable kit 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD, light-emitting diode display assembly for charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Display back cover for use...
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... number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are as many as 75 screws, in the battery bay of the warranty period for the computer. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
... number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are as many as 75 screws, in the battery bay of the warranty period for the computer. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
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... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer. 3. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect all ...external devices connected to release the battery. 3. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge downward until the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn on a flat surface. 2. If you...
... outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer. 3. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect all ...external devices connected to release the battery. 3. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge downward until the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn on a flat surface. 2. If you...
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... down through the operating system. 2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Position the computer with the front toward you are also available in Hibernation, turn on...
... down through the operating system. 2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Position the computer with the front toward you are also available in Hibernation, turn on...
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...620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. If you . 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 42). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the ...release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). Position the computer upside down the computer. Remove the battery (see Memory module on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare...
...620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. If you . 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 42). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the ...release access slot in Hibernation, turn on page 51). Position the computer upside down the computer. Remove the battery (see Memory module on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare...
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... computer upside down through the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down with the front toward you. 2. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive...
... computer upside down through the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down with the front toward you. 2. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive...
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If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the memory module: 1. Lift the cover off or in Hibernation, turn on ...
If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the memory module: 1. Lift the cover off or in Hibernation, turn on ...
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... then disconnecting the AC adapter from the slot at an angle. Remove the RTC battery: 1. If you . 2. 6. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless.... Disconnect all external devices connected to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4.
... then disconnecting the AC adapter from the slot at an angle. Remove the RTC battery: 1. If you . 2. 6. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless.... Disconnect all external devices connected to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4.
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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. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Lift the cover off the computer (3). NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 4. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5.
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. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Lift the cover off the computer (3). NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. 4. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5.
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... unsure whether 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 battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2.
... unsure whether 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 battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2.
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...Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 51) f. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you . RTC battery (see Memory module on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 52...) g. Memory module (see RTC battery on page 43) c. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting AC ...
...Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 51) f. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you . RTC battery (see Memory module on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 52...) g. Memory module (see RTC battery on page 43) c. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting AC ...
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Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. Open the computer as far as possible. 5. Remove four Phillips PM2.5x3 and three Phillips PM2.5x6.5 screws in the battery bay, and remove ten Phillips PM2.5x6.5 screws on the base enclosure. 3. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw that secures the top cover to the computer. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. 2.
Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. Open the computer as far as possible. 5. Remove four Phillips PM2.5x3 and three Phillips PM2.5x6.5 screws in the battery bay, and remove ten Phillips PM2.5x6.5 screws on the base enclosure. 3. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw that secures the top cover to the computer. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. 2.
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... computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 46) c. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 43) b. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 54) d. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Speaker assembly Description Speaker assembly (includes cable...
... computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 46) c. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 43) b. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 54) d. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Speaker assembly Description Speaker assembly (includes cable...