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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. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. It is normal for use in the computer by the ... authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. Releases the battery from one or more wireless devices. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components...
... latch (4) Hard drive bay (5) Memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. It is normal for use in the computer by the ... authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. Releases the battery from one or more wireless devices. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components...
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Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Converts AC power to an AC outlet. 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.
Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Converts AC power to an AC outlet. 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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... 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 warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
... 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 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 Item (7) (8) (9) (10) Description Spare part...
... 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 Item (7) (8) (9) (10) Description Spare part...
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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 computer. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the computer, provides important information that you may need when contacting...
... 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 computer. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the computer, provides important information that you may need when contacting...
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... the computer, and then shut it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Pivot the battery (2) upward and lift it down through the operating system. 2. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the computer (3). If you... computer is seated. 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. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer. 3. Remove the battery: 1. Disconnect all external...
... the computer, and then shut it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Pivot the battery (2) upward and lift it down through the operating system. 2. To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the computer (3). If you... computer is seated. 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. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer. 3. Remove the battery: 1. Disconnect all external...
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... replacement procedures 43 If you . 2. Position the computer with the front toward you are also available in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Remove the battery (see Battery on 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...
... replacement procedures 43 If you . 2. Position the computer with the front toward you are also available in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Remove the battery (see Battery on 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...
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... part number 614549-001 616482-001 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 51). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see... Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off ...
... part number 614549-001 616482-001 620541-001 614548-001 616480-001 620540-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 51). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see... Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screw (1) that is off ...
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... the computer. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and...
... the computer. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and...
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...: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Firmly pull up on page 42). The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. Lift the back side of the module opposite the...
...: 1. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Firmly pull up on page 42). The wireless/memory module compartment cover is off the computer (3). Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. Lift the back side of the module opposite the...
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... system. 2. Shut down with a notch (3) to the computer. 3. If you are designed with the front toward you. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4. Remove the module (2) by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC...Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement ...
... system. 2. Shut down with a notch (3) to the computer. 3. If you are designed with the front toward you. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the computer. 4. Remove the module (2) by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC...Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement ...
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Firmly pull up on the cover to the system board.. 7. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the tabs. 5.
Firmly pull up on the cover to the system board.. 7. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the tabs. 5.
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...Before removing the keyboard: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Remove the keyboard: 1. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect ... by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48). Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see WLAN module on page 43). 6.
...Before removing the keyboard: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Remove the keyboard: 1. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect ... by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48). Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see WLAN module on page 43). 6.
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... components: a. Optical drive (see Memory module on page 46) d. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 52) g. RTC battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Top cover Description For use with biscotti computer models For use with matte black computer... models For use with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42) b. If you . Battery (see RTC battery on page 43) c. ENWW Component replacement procedures 57
... components: a. Optical drive (see Memory module on page 46) d. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 52) g. RTC battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Top cover Description For use with biscotti computer models For use with matte black computer... models For use with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42) b. If you . Battery (see RTC battery on page 43) c. ENWW Component replacement procedures 57
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The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. 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. 2. 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. 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. 2. 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
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... speaker assembly: 1. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Top cover (see Battery on page 43) b. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 46) c. Hard drive (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down through the...
... speaker assembly: 1. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Top cover (see Battery on page 43) b. Lift up and remove the speakers (2). Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 46) c. Hard drive (see Keyboard on the computer, and then shut it down through the...