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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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...governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. ENWW Bottom components 13 If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on ... module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from one or more wireless devices. Holds the hard drive. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. Bottom...
...governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Wireless antennas At least two antennas send and receive signals from the battery bay. ENWW Bottom components 13 If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on ... module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from one or more wireless devices. Holds the hard drive. These antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. Bottom...
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Converts AC power to an AC outlet. 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. 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. 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. Description Connects an AC adapter to DC power. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external 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 computer. Serial number location 17 An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. Component (1) Product name (2) ...
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. Serial number location 17 An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. Component (1) Product name (2) ...
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... ● Intel Arrandale i5-430 Processor (2.26 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual 597624-001 Core 35 W (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 (for models...
... ● Intel Arrandale i5-430 Processor (2.26 GHz, 3 MB total L3 cache, 1066 MHz)-Dual 597624-001 Core 35 W (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 (for models...
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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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... specific information about the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used 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 An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened...
... specific information about the product's hardware components. An alphanumeric identifier used 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 An alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened...
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... it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW 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. Battery Description 6 cell, 2....55 Wh Spare part number 593553-001 593554-001 Before disassembling the computer: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter...
... it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW 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. Battery Description 6 cell, 2....55 Wh Spare part number 593553-001 593554-001 Before disassembling the computer: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter...
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... drive bracket and hard drive connector. 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. ENWW Component replacement procedures 43 Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that...
... drive bracket and hard drive connector. 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. ENWW Component replacement procedures 43 Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that...
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... computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Position the computer upside down the computer. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn... on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the...
... computer by the optical disk icon. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Position the computer upside down the computer. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 42). 5. Insert a thin tool, such as a screw driver (2), into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn... on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 51). Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Remove the...
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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. WLAN module Description Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000...
... 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. WLAN module Description Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000...
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Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you ...
Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you ...
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... memory module slot. Turn the computer upside down with a notch (3) to the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. NOTE: Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page...
... memory module slot. Turn the computer upside down with a notch (3) to the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Shut down through the operating system. 2. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 616501-001 Before removing the RTC battery: 1. NOTE: Memory modules are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page...
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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. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. 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.
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. Lift the cover off the computer (3). Firmly pull up on the cover to install the RTC battery. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53 Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. 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.
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... whether the computer is off or in the United States (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Hard drive on page 48...
... whether the computer is off or in the United States (for models 1.0 and 1.1 only) For use in Hibernation, turn on page 42). 5. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Hard drive on page 48...
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... outlet and then disconnecting AC adapter from the computer. 4. Battery (see Memory module on page 52) g. Memory module (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. RTC battery (see WLAN module on page 43) c. WLAN module (see RTC battery on page 51) f. ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 Disconnect...
... outlet and then disconnecting AC adapter from the computer. 4. Battery (see Memory module on page 52) g. Memory module (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. RTC battery (see WLAN module on page 43) c. WLAN module (see RTC battery on page 51) f. ENWW Component replacement procedures 57 Disconnect...
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Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. 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 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. The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. Open the computer as far as possible. 5.
Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you. 4. 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 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. The top cover screws are identified by a triangle icon embossed on the base enclosure. Open the computer as far as possible. 5.
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... 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 Keyboard on page 42). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement ...Remove the following components: a. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to the top cover. 3. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Optical drive (see Optical drive on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Shut down ....
... 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 Keyboard on page 42). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement ...Remove the following components: a. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to the top cover. 3. Keyboard (see Battery on page 54) d. Optical drive (see Optical drive on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Shut down ....