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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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... components 13 NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. Enable airflow to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN...
... components 13 NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. Enable airflow to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN...
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ENWW Additional hardware components 15 Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in appearance by country or region. Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power.
ENWW Additional hardware components 15 Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in appearance by country or region. Converts AC power to an AC outlet. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power.
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... each product. 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.
... each product. 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 Dual Core 35 W 587259-001...
... 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 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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... documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are as many as 75 screws, in the battery bay of the computer, provides important information that is unique to the front of the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number...
... documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are as many as 75 screws, in the battery bay of the computer, provides important information that is unique to the front of the computer. Component (1) Product name (2) Serial number (s/n) (3) Part number/Product number...
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...the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from 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. 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. Remove the battery: 1. Pivot the battery (2) upward and lift it down the computer.
...the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from 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. 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. Remove the battery: 1. Pivot the battery (2) upward and lift it down the computer.
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Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Description 750 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only) 640 GB, 5400 rpm 500 GB, 7200 ...
Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Description 750 GB, 5400 rpm (for model 1.1 only) 640 GB, 5400 rpm 500 GB, 7200 ...
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... 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. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in ...
... 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. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in ...
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...) Spare part number 518436-002 593530-001 593533-001 593836-001 600370-001 602992-001 Before removing the WLAN module: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures...
...) Spare part number 518436-002 593530-001 593533-001 593836-001 600370-001 602992-001 Before removing the WLAN module: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures...
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... computer. 4. Remove the memory module: 1. Shut down with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is included in place. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4.
... computer. 4. Remove the memory module: 1. Shut down with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is included in place. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4.
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...in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Disconnect all external devices connected to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the slot at an angle. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive ...screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover to install a memory module. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the module (2) by first...
...in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Disconnect all external devices connected to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the slot at an angle. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive ...screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover to install a memory module. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the module (2) by first...
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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. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. 4. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001.
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. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. 4. Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001.
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... use in the United Kingdom (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 48). Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 43). 6. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect the power from the computer by first...
... use in the United Kingdom (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 48). Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Remove the hard drive (see Battery on page 43). 6. If you . 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Disconnect the power from the computer by first...
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... and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 46) d. Optical drive (see RTC battery on page 51) f. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare...part number 616490-001 616492-001 620542-001 Before removing the switch cover: 1. Remove the following components: a. ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 RTC battery (see Optical drive on page 43) c. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you . Memory module (see Keyboard ...
... and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 46) d. Optical drive (see RTC battery on page 51) f. Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare...part number 616490-001 616492-001 620542-001 Before removing the switch cover: 1. Remove the following components: a. ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 RTC battery (see Optical drive on page 43) c. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you . Memory module (see Keyboard ...
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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. 2. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. 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. 2. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. 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.
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... on page 42). 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to the computer. 3. Keyboard (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down . 2. Turn the top cover upside down through the operating system. 2. Speaker assembly Description ...Speaker assembly (includes cable) Spare part number 616498-001 Before removing the speaker assembly: 1. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the speaker assembly: 1. Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal ...
... on page 42). 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to the computer. 3. Keyboard (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down . 2. Turn the top cover upside down through the operating system. 2. Speaker assembly Description ...Speaker assembly (includes cable) Spare part number 616498-001 Before removing the speaker assembly: 1. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 57) Remove the speaker assembly: 1. Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal ...