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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 Kensington... 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 Kensington... 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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...with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the outside of the computer. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. These antennas are not visible ...from the battery bay. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. ENWW...
...with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the outside of the computer. Contains two memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. These antennas are not visible ...from the battery bay. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. ENWW...
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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. Converts AC power to an AC outlet.
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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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to...
... 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to...
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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 (for models...
... 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 (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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The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 75 screws, in the battery bay of each product. Serial number The serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the ...
The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 75 screws, in the battery bay of each product. Serial number The serial number label, located in 12 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the ...
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... turn on a flat surface. 2. 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. Shut down on the computer, and then shut it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal ...and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the battery: 1. 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). Disconnect the power...
... turn on a flat surface. 2. 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. Shut down on the computer, and then shut it out of the battery into place. 42 Chapter 4 Removal ...and replacement procedures ENWW Remove the battery: 1. 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). Disconnect the power...
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... computer with the front toward you are also available in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer.
... computer with the front toward you are also available in Hibernation, turn on page 42). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer.
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... cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 51). 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 Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for...
... cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer by the optical disk icon. 3. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 51). 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 Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it down the computer. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for...
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... external devices connected to the computer. 3. 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 the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC...
... external devices connected to the computer. 3. 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 the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC...
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... two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover to the computer. 3. Firmly pull up on page 42). Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. If you . 2. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is...
... two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover to the computer. 3. Firmly pull up on page 42). Remove the battery (see Battery on the cover to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module cover (2) 4. If you . 2. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is...
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Remove the battery (see Battery on the computer, and then shut it away from the slot at an angle. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 ... are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). If you . 2. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover 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. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 52 Chapter 4 ... are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 42). If you . 2. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the RTC battery: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot...
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The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Lift the cover off the computer (3). 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. 4. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53
The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in place. Use a sharp, non-conductive, tool to the system board.. 7. Unplug the RTC battery from the adhesive material that secures the RTC battery to release the RTC battery from the system board (1). 6. Lift the battery (2) out of the computer. Lift the cover off the computer (3). 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. 4. Reverse this procedure to release the tabs. 5. ENWW Component replacement procedures 53
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...-251 615850-171 615850-071 615850-BG1 615850-141 615850-031 615850-001 Before removing the keyboard: 1. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 48). Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or... power from the 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 WLAN module on page 42). 5.
...-251 615850-171 615850-071 615850-BG1 615850-141 615850-031 615850-001 Before removing the keyboard: 1. Remove the wireless/memory module compartment cover (see Battery on page 48). Turn the computer upside down the computer. Shut down with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or... power from the 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 WLAN module on page 42). 5.
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... are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 52) g. If you . RTC battery (see Keyboard on page 46) d. Keyboard (see RTC battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer ... all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 48) e. Memory module (see Battery on page 51) f. Shut down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part number 616490-001 616492-001 620542-001 Before ...
... are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on page 52) g. If you . RTC battery (see Keyboard on page 46) d. Keyboard (see RTC battery on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer ... all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (See Hard drive on page 48) e. Memory module (see Battery on page 51) f. Shut down with charcoal computer models (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part number 616490-001 616492-001 620542-001 Before ...
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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. 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.
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...: 1. Shut down . 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Hard drive (see Battery on page 43) b. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker...
...: 1. Shut down . 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the speaker assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW Hard drive (see Battery on page 43) b. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 42). 5. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker...