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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 prevent overheating. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. These antennas are not visible from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the outside of the computer. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. ... normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Vents (5) (3) Battery release latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the...
...and prevent overheating. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. These antennas are not visible from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the outside of the computer. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. ... normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Vents (5) (3) Battery release latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the...
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Converts AC power to an AC outlet. 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 Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power.
Converts AC power to an AC outlet. 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 Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power.
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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 warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. ...
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 warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. ...
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... 100 MHz) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 613586-001 ● Pentium Arrandale P6100 Processor (2.0 GHz, 3 MB, L3 cache 100 MHz) (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...
... 100 MHz) (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) 613586-001 ● Pentium Arrandale P6100 Processor (2.0 GHz, 3 MB, L3 cache 100 MHz) (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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... location during removal and replacement. The part number helps a service technician 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 Make special note of the computer. Component replacement procedures This...
... location during removal and replacement. The part number helps a service technician 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 Make special note of the computer. Component replacement procedures This...
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Disconnect all external devices connected to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery: 1. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the computer (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. ... disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. Shut down on the computer, and then shut it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW If you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Pivot the...
Disconnect all external devices connected to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery: 1. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the computer (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. ... disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. Shut down on the computer, and then shut it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW If you are unsure whether the computer is seated. Pivot the...
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... connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. ENWW Component replacement procedures 43
... connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. ENWW Component replacement procedures 43
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... 1. If you . 2. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Position the computer upside down with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ... that is off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Remove the optical drive: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver ...
... 1. If you . 2. Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Position the computer upside down with : ● Biscotti computer models ● Matte black computer models ... that is off or in the hard drive bay. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Remove the optical drive: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver ...
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... the computer upside down with the front toward 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 the computer. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module...
... the computer upside down with the front toward 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 the computer. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module...
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... DDR3 4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part number 598859-001 598856-001 599092-001 Before removing the memory module: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on each side of the memory module cover (2) 4. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Shut down the computer.
... DDR3 4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part number 598859-001 598856-001 599092-001 Before removing the memory module: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on each side of the memory module cover (2) 4. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Shut down the computer.
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... the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 1. 6. If you . 2. NOTE: Memory modules 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 away from the computer. 4. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless...
... the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 1. 6. If you . 2. NOTE: Memory modules 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 away from the computer. 4. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless...
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NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. 4. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery.
NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. 4. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery.
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... wireless/memory module compartment cover (see WLAN module on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and...models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 48). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 43). 6. 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...
... wireless/memory module compartment cover (see WLAN module on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and...models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 48). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 43). 6. 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...
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... the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting AC adapter from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. If you . Optical drive (see Memory module on page 46...are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 48) e. Memory module (see Optical drive on page 51) f. RTC battery (see WLAN module on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models ...
... the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting AC adapter from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) Remove the top cover: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. If you . Optical drive (see Memory module on page 46...are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 48) e. Memory module (see Optical drive on page 51) f. RTC battery (see WLAN module on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Turn the computer upside down with charcoal computer models (for models ...
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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. The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. 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 Open the computer as far as possible. 5. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. 2.
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. The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. 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 Open the computer as far as possible. 5. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. 2.
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... AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 42). 5. Optical drive (see Battery on page 46) c. Remove the following components: a. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to...
... AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 42). 5. Optical drive (see Battery on page 46) c. Remove the following components: a. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to...