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Electrostatic discharge damage 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...
Electrostatic discharge damage 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...
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...: Windows® 7 Home Premium (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 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
...: Windows® 7 Home Premium (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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... from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Holds the hard drive. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.... 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. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and ...
... from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal components. Holds the hard drive. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.... 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. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and ...
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...BT3.0+HS ready) (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 602992-001 Modem module (select models only) (for model 1.0 only) 510100-001 System board (includes replacement thermal material) for use in: ● HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) 615847-001 ● HD 5430...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...
...BT3.0+HS ready) (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) 602992-001 Modem module (select models only) (for model 1.0 only) 510100-001 System board (includes replacement thermal material) for use in: ● HD 5430/1 G discrete system board with card reader 1.1 (for model 1.1 only) 615847-001 ● HD 5430...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...
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...614549-001 615082-001 615083-001 615084-001 615085-001 615086-001 615847-001 615848-001 615850-001 Description Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use with discrete systems 65-W AC adapter 90-W AC adapter 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD, light-emitting diode ...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...
...614549-001 615082-001 615083-001 615084-001 615085-001 615086-001 615847-001 615848-001 615850-001 Description Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) for use with discrete systems 65-W AC adapter 90-W AC adapter 43.9-cm (17.3-in) HD, light-emitting diode ...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...
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... be handled with at least one inch of static electricity. Handle cables by parts being removed or replaced. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on surfaces...
... be handled with at least one inch of static electricity. Handle cables by parts being removed or replaced. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on surfaces...
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...-001 615084-001 615083-001 615082-001 615086-001 Before removing the hard drive: 1. Remove the hard drive: 1. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit. ENWW Component replacement procedures 43 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Loosen the two Phillips...
...-001 615084-001 615083-001 615082-001 615086-001 Before removing the hard drive: 1. Remove the hard drive: 1. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit. ENWW Component replacement procedures 43 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Loosen the two Phillips...
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...from the system board (3) and lift the hard drive out (4) of the hard drive cover (2), swing it forward, and remove the cover (3). Lift the left side of the hard drive bay. 5. Use the mylar tabs (2) to the computer. The hard drive cover is included in the plastics kit,... spare part number 616497-001. 4. 3. 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 To replace the hard drive bracket, remove the four ...
...from the system board (3) and lift the hard drive out (4) of the hard drive cover (2), swing it forward, and remove the cover (3). Lift the left side of the hard drive bay. 5. Use the mylar tabs (2) to the computer. The hard drive cover is included in the plastics kit,... spare part number 616497-001. 4. 3. 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 To replace the hard drive bracket, remove the four ...
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6. ENWW Component replacement procedures 45 Reverse this procedure to remove it from the hard drive (2). Grasp the two attached Mylar tabs and pull the bracket straight up to install the hard drive.
6. ENWW Component replacement procedures 45 Reverse this procedure to remove it from the hard drive (2). Grasp the two attached Mylar tabs and pull the bracket straight up to install the hard drive.
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... adapter from the computer. 4. 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 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive: 1. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on...
... adapter from the computer. 4. 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 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive: 1. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn on...
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... system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on page 43). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48). Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter...-131 615850-251 615850-171 615850-071 615850-BG1 615850-141 615850-031 615850-001 Before removing the keyboard: 1. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW
... system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on page 43). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48). Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter...-131 615850-251 615850-171 615850-071 615850-BG1 615850-141 615850-031 615850-001 Before removing the keyboard: 1. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW
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.... 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 42) b. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 46) d. Memory module (see RTC battery on page 52) g. RTC battery (see Memory module on page 51) f. Shut down the computer. If you . ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 Top cover Description For use with biscotti computer models... in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Optical drive (see WLAN module on page 48) e. WLAN module (see Optical...
.... 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 42) b. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 46) d. Memory module (see RTC battery on page 52) g. RTC battery (see Memory module on page 51) f. Shut down the computer. If you . ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 Top cover Description For use with biscotti computer models... in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Optical drive (see WLAN module on page 48) e. WLAN module (see Optical...
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...two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to the computer. 3. Shut down . 2. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Top cover (see Hard drive on page 57) Remove the speaker assembly: 1. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. If you are... disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Speaker assembly Description Speaker assembly (includes cable) Spare part number 616498-001 Before removing the speaker assembly: 1. Remove the...
...two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to the computer. 3. Shut down . 2. Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Top cover (see Hard drive on page 57) Remove the speaker assembly: 1. Turn the top cover upside down the computer. If you are... disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Speaker assembly Description Speaker assembly (includes cable) Spare part number 616498-001 Before removing the speaker assembly: 1. Remove the...
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... on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Shut down through the operating system. 2. ...the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the power button board to the computer. 3. If you . 2. Optical drive (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the top cover. ... turn the computer on page 42). 5. Reverse this procedure to install the power button board. ENWW Component replacement procedures 61 Power button board Description Power button board Spare part number 616495-001 Before removing the power button ...
... on page 43) b. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 54) d. Shut down through the operating system. 2. ...the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures the power button board to the computer. 3. If you . 2. Optical drive (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the top cover. ... turn the computer on page 42). 5. Reverse this procedure to install the power button board. ENWW Component replacement procedures 61 Power button board Description Power button board Spare part number 616495-001 Before removing the power button ...
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... the TouchPad button board. 62 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46) c. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Remove the four Phillips PM2...
... the TouchPad button board. 62 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46) c. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Remove the four Phillips PM2...
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..., turn on page 54) d. ENWW Component replacement procedures 63 Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. Optical drive (see Keyboard on the computer, and then .... 2. Top cover (see Battery on page 57) Remove the modem module: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. 3. Hard drive (see Hard drive on the front of the modem module (2) to disconnect it down the computer. Lift up on page 43) b. Modem module Description 56K ...
..., turn on page 54) d. ENWW Component replacement procedures 63 Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. Optical drive (see Keyboard on the computer, and then .... 2. Top cover (see Battery on page 57) Remove the modem module: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. 3. Hard drive (see Hard drive on the front of the modem module (2) to disconnect it down the computer. Lift up on page 43) b. Modem module Description 56K ...
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...the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 43) b. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. The USB cable is available with the right side toward you are unsure whether the...Position the computer upright with the cable kit using spare part number 616502-001 ENWW Component replacement procedures 65 Keyboard (see Optical drive on the computer, and then shut it from the computer. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the USB board: 1. Top cover (see Top...
...the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 43) b. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. The USB cable is available with the right side toward you are unsure whether the...Position the computer upright with the cable kit using spare part number 616502-001 ENWW Component replacement procedures 65 Keyboard (see Optical drive on the computer, and then shut it from the computer. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the USB board: 1. Top cover (see Top...
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... toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 67 Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46) c. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. If you . 2. Keyboard (see Battery on the computer...
... toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 67 Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46) c. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. If you . 2. Keyboard (see Battery on the computer...
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...and replacement procedures ENWW Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 46) c. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 54) d. Top cover (see Hard drive on... Remove the power connector cable: 1. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the computer. 4. Remove the Bluetooth module (2). Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Turn the computer upright with the right side toward you are unsure whether the computer...
...and replacement procedures ENWW Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 46) c. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the system board. 3. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 54) d. Top cover (see Hard drive on... Remove the power connector cable: 1. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the computer. 4. Remove the Bluetooth module (2). Hard drive (see Top cover on page 43) b. Turn the computer upright with the right side toward you are unsure whether the computer...
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... the display panel cable (1) and the microphone cable (2) from the WLAN module (see Top cover on page 48). 6. ENWW Component replacement procedures 69 Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46) c. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off...
... the display panel cable (1) and the microphone cable (2) from the WLAN module (see Top cover on page 48). 6. ENWW Component replacement procedures 69 Hard drive (see Optical drive on page 43) b. Optical drive (see Hard drive on page 46) c. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off...