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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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... latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from one or more wireless devices. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. It is normal for use in the ... that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Holds the hard drive. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module...
... latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from one or more wireless devices. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. It is normal for use in the ... that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Holds the hard drive. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module...
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ENWW Additional hardware components 15 Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in appearance by country or region. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power.
ENWW Additional hardware components 15 Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in appearance by country or region. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power.
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... location 17 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.
... location 17 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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... L3 cache)-Dual core 35 W (for 634693-001 model 1.2 only) ● Pentium Arrandale P6300 (2.26 GHz 3 MB L3 cache) (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
... L3 cache)-Dual core 35 W (for 634693-001 model 1.2 only) ● Pentium Arrandale P6300 (2.26 GHz 3 MB L3 cache) (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
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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 each product. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
... 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 each product. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
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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. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the computer (3). If you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Turn the computer upside down the computer.... Battery Description 6 cell, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh 6 cell, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh Spare part number 593553-001 593554-001 Before disassembling the computer: 1. Shut down on ...
... from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the computer (3). If you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Turn the computer upside down the computer.... Battery Description 6 cell, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh 6 cell, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh Spare part number 593553-001 593554-001 Before disassembling the computer: 1. Shut down on ...
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... power from 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 Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. If you . 2. Position the computer with the front toward you are also available in...
... power from 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 Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. If you . 2. Position the computer with the front toward you are also available in...
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...and optical drive bracket. Position the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by the optical disk icon.... 3. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Remove the optical drive: 1. If you . 2. Shut down the computer. Remove the Phillips PM2...
...and optical drive bracket. Position the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by the optical disk icon.... 3. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Remove the optical drive: 1. If you . 2. Shut down the computer. Remove the Phillips PM2...
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... adapter from the computer. 4. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward...
... adapter from the computer. 4. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward...
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... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 51 Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Spread the retaining tabs...
... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 51 Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Spread the retaining tabs...
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... into the memory module slot. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) ...52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Turn the computer upside down the computer. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Remove the module (2) by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and...
... into the memory module slot. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) ...52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Turn the computer upside down the computer. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Remove the module (2) by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and...
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4. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Reverse this procedure to the system board.. 7. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to release the tabs. 5. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to install the RTC battery. Lift the cover off the computer (3). NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001.
4. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Reverse this procedure to the system board.. 7. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to release the tabs. 5. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to install the RTC battery. Lift the cover off the computer (3). NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001.
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... computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48). Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see WLAN module on page 43). 6. If you . 54...
... computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48). Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see WLAN module on page 43). 6. If you . 54...
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... whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 52) g. If you . ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 Optical drive (see Battery on page 51) f. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting AC adapter... from the computer. 4. Battery (see Optical drive on page 48) e. Memory module (see RTC battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down the...
... whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 52) g. If you . ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 Optical drive (see Battery on page 51) f. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting AC adapter... from the computer. 4. Battery (see Optical drive on page 48) e. Memory module (see RTC battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down the...
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Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. 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. Open the computer as far as possible. 5. 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 2.
Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. 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. Open the computer as far as possible. 5. 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 2.
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... top cover upside down the computer. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 42). 5. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 57) Remove the...
... top cover upside down the computer. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 42). 5. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 57) Remove the...