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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide.
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To red uce the possib ility of hea t-related i n juries or of overheating the device, do not place the device directly on your lap or obstruct t he device air vents.
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1 Product description Category Description Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Produc t Name HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC √√ Proces sors AMD Athlon II P360 2.30-GHz processor (1.0-MB L2 cache, 106 6-MHz, 3.
Category Description Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor AMD V160 2.40-GHz processor (512 -KB L2 cache, 1066-MHz 3.2-GT/sec, single core, 25 W) √ AMD V140 2.30-GHz processor (512 -KB L2 cache, 1066-MHz 3.
Category Description Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Switchable discrete graphics: ● ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6470M with 1024-MB of disc.
Category Description Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Hard d rive s Supports 6.35-cm (2.
Category Description Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Support for the following WLAN formats: ● Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter (BT3.0+HS ready) ● Ralink 5390GN 802.
Category Description Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Ports ● 3-pin AC power ● Audio-in (mono microphone) ● Audio-out (stereo headphone) ● HDMI version 1.
Category Description Computer models equipped with an AMD processor Computer models equipped with an Intel processor Preinsta lled : ● Windows 7 Home Basic (64- and 32-bit) ● Windows 7 Home Premiu.
2 External component identification 8 Chapter 2 External component identification.
Top Button Component Descript ion Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, pres s the button briefly to exit Sleep.
Keys Item Componen t Description (1) esc key Displays system informati o n when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system informati o n when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
Lights Item Componen t Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power ligh t ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The com puter is in the Sleep state.
TouchPad Item Componen t Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● On: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchP ad on and off. Quic kly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to tu rn the TouchPad on and off.
Display Item Componen t Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to com municate with WLANs. (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam .
Front Component Descri ption Speakers (2) Produce sound. Left side Item Componen t Description (1) External monitor port Connects an external V GA monitor or projector. (2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The compu ter fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Item Componen t Description (8) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Di gital High Capacity (SDH C) Memory C ard ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Memory Card ● MultiMediaCard (9) Drive light Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
Bottom Item Componen t Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases th e battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The compu ter fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering pa rts or reques ti ng information, p rovide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. Item Description Function (1) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphan umeric identifier that is unique to each product.
Computer major components 18 Chapter 3 Il lustrated parts catalo g.
Item Component Spare part number (1) 17.3-in , high definition (HD), light-emitting diode (LED), BrightView display assembly (inc ludes webcam, two microphones, and wireless antenna transcei vers and .
Item Component Spare part number For use in the United States 640208-001 Keyboard in silver finish For use in Belgium 647630-A41 For use in Canada 647630-121 For use in the Czech Republic 647630-221 F.
Item Component Spare part number (4) Power button board (includes cable) 640212-001 (5) TouchPa d LED board (includes cable) 640213-001 (6) Touch Pad button board (includes cable) 640214-001 Cable Kit.
Item Component Spare part number For use only with computer models eq uipped with an HM55 chipset and a graphics subsystem with UMA video memory 636370-001 Thermal Material Kit (includes replacement thermal paste and pads) 634433-001 (14) Processor (includes replacement thermal material) AMD Athlon II P360 2.
Item Component Spare part number Intel Core i7-2620M 2.70-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.40-GHz) pro cessor (4.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W) 631252-001 Intel Pentium P6200 2.13-GHz proces sor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W) 625831-001 Intel Pentium P6300 2.
Item Component Spare part number 640-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with computer models equipped with an AMD processor 644350-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes front and rear isolator.
Cable Kit Item Component Spare part number Cable Kit , includes: 640206-001 (1) TouchPad cable (2) Hard drive connector cable (3) Optical drive cable Cable Kit 25.
Display assembly subcomponents Item Component Spare part number (1) Display bezel 640204-001 (2) Display h inge covers (2) 643698-001 (3) Webcam/microphone module 637197-001 (4) 17.
Item Component Spare part number (8) Display en closure: In butter gold finish 640197-001 In charcoal gray finish 640200-001 In luminous rose finish 640199-001 In ocean drive finish 640198-001 In Paci.
Mass storage devices Item Component Spare part number (1) Hard drive (2.5-in, 7 .0-mm, SATA, does not include hard driv e connector cable, isolators, or Mylar shield): For use with all computer models.
Item Component Spare part number Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/R W Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 639449-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 639448-001 M.
Sequential part number listing Spare part number Description 490371-001 Power cord for use with all computer models in North America (3-pin, black, 1. 83-m) 490371-021 Power cord for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Europe (3-pin, black, 1.
Spare part number Description 616333-001 AMD V140 2.30-GHz processor (51 2-KB L2 cache, 1066-MHz 3.2-GT/sec, single core, 25 W; includes replacement thermal ma terial) 616343-001 AMD Athlon II P340 2.20-GHz process or (1.0-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz, 3.2GT/sec, dual core, 25 W; includes replacement thermal material) 616345-001 AMD Phenom II N850 2.
Spare part number Description 635496-001 AMD Phenom II N970 2.20-GHz process or (2.0-MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz, 3.6GT/sec, quad core, 35 W; includes replacement thermal material) 635500-001 Intel Pentium P6300 2.
Spare part number Description 638856-001 System board for use only with computer models equippe d with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA video memory (includes replacemen t thermal ma.
Spare part number Description 640208-131 Keyboard in black finish for us e in Portugal (includes keyboard cable) 640208-141 Keyboard in black finish for us e in Turkey (includes keyboard cable) 640208.
Spare part number Description 640226-001 17.3-in, HD, LED, BrightView dis play assembly in charcoal gray fin ish (includes webcam, two microphones, and wireless ante nna transceivers and cables) 640227-001 17.
Spare part number Description 647630-001 Keyboard in silver finish for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) 647630-031 Keyboard in silver finish for use in the United Kingdom and Singapo.
4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the fo llowing tools to comple te the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdr.
Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragil e components that must be handled with care. To pr event damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down th e computer.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or inst alling internal components, observe these prec autions: Keep components in their electr ostatic-safe containe rs until you are ready to install them. Before touching an elec tronic component, dis charge stat ic electricity by using the guid elines describ ed in this section.
Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelin es when packaging and transporting equipment: ● To avoid hand contact, transport produc ts in static-safe tubes, bags, or box es. ● Protect ESD-sensitive parts and as se mblies with conductive or ap proved containers or packaging.
Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include eith er a wrist st rap or a foot strap at a grou nded workstation. ● When seated, wear a wrist strap co nnected to a gr ounded system. Wrist straps ar e flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm ±1 0% resistance in the ground co rds.
Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and repla cement procedures. There are as many as 51 screws that must be removed, replaced, or lo osened when serv icing the computer. Make spec ial note of each screw si ze and location during removal and replacement.
Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-bac ke d rubber pads. The feet are inclu d ed in the Rubber Feet Kit, sp are part number 639455-001. There are 4 rubber feet th at attach to t he base enclosure in the loc ations illustrated below.
Battery Description Spare part n umber 6-cell, 55-Whr, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 593554-001 6-cell, 47-Whr, 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery 593553-001 Before disass embling the computer, follow the se steps: 1.
Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spar e part kit includes a bezel and brac ket. Description Spare part n umber Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 640210-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Lay er Com bo Drive with LightScribe 640209-001 Before removing the optical drive, follo w these steps: 1.
5. Remove the optical drive (2) by sliding it out of the optical drive bay. 6. If it is necessary to replace the opt ical drive brac ket, position the optical drive with the rear panel toward yo u. 7. Remove the two Phillip s PM2.0×4.0 s crews (1) that secure the bracke t to the optical drive.
Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive sp are part kit does not inc lude the ha rd drive connec tor cable, isolators, or Mylar shield. The hard drive connect or cable, isolators, and Mylar shield are i ncluded in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 645 377-001.
2. Lift the front edge of the hard drive (2) until it rests at an angle. 3. Remove the hard dri ve. 4. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive connector cable (1) , the hard drive isolators (2) , or the Mylar shield (3) from the hard drive, remove and replace the components.
RTC battery Description Spare part n umber RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape) 637193-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these step s: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Memory module Description Spare part n umber 4-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621569-001 2-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621565-001 1-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 639736-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1.
WLAN module Description Spare part n umber For use on all computer models: Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+E DR Combo adapter (BT3.0+HS ready) 600370-001 Ralink 5390GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter 630703-001 Ralink RT3090BC4 802.
Remove the WLAN module: 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module. NOTE: The 1/black WLAN antenna cable is connect ed to the WLAN module 1/Main terminal. The 2/gray WLAN antenna cable is connect ed to the WLAN module 2/Aux terminal.
Keyboard NOTE: The keyboard sp are part kit includ es a keyboard cable. Description Spare part number Description Spare part number Keyboard in black finish: For use in Belgium 640208-A41 For use in t.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 44 ). 5. Remove the service cover (se e Optical drive on page 45 ). Remove the keyboard: 1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 s crew that secure s the keyboard to the computer. 2. Rest the computer on its left side.
4. Insert a screw driver o r similar thin tool into the keyboard screw hole, a nd then press on the ba ck of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer.
7. Release the zero in sertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the ke yboard cable is attach ed, and then disconnect the keybo ard cable (2) from the system board.
Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit in cludes the TouchPad and TouchPad cable. Description Spare part n umber In butter gold finish 641401-001 In charcoal gray finish 641404-001 In luminous r.
3. Remove the 12 Phillip s PM2.5×7.0 sc rews that secure t he top cover to the computer. 4. Remove the two Phillip s PM2.5×7.0 s crews (1) in the hard drive bay and the three Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (2) in the battery bay that secure the top cover to the computer.
8. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 scr ew (1) that secures the top cover to the computer. 9. Lift the rear edge of the top cover (2) until the left and right sides disengage from the base enclosure. 10. Remove the top cover (3) . Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.
Power button board Description Spare part n umber Power button board (includes cable) 640212-001 Before removing the powe r button board, follow these s teps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
5. Remove the power button board and cable by sliding the board up and to the right at an angle (4) . Reverse this procedure to install the power button board a nd cable.
TouchPad button board Description Spare part n umber TouchPad button board (includes cable) 640214-001 Before removing the TouchPad butto n board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
5. Lift the rear edge of the T ouchPad button board (6) until it is released from the clips built into the top cove r. 6. Remove the TouchPad butt on board and cable.
Remove the T ouchPad LE D board a nd cable: 1. Turn the to p cover ups ide down , with the front toward you. 2. Release the ZIF connecto r (1) to which the TouchP ad LED board cable is connecte d, and then disconnect the TouchPad LED board c able (2) from the TouchPad butt on board.
Bluetooth module NOTE: This section applies only to co mputer models equippe d with an Intel processor. Description Spare part n umber Bluetooth module NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is available usin g spare part number 602538-001.
2. Release the clips (2) built into the base enclosure that secure the Bluetooth module, and then remove the module (3) from the clips. 3. If it is necessary to replace th e Bluetooth module ca ble, disconnec t the cable from the Bluetooth module and re place it.
Reverse this procedure to instal l the Bluetooth module and cable. Speakers Description Spare part n umber Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers and cable) 641396-001 Before removing the speakers , follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer.
Reverse this proced ure to install t he speakers. LED board Description Spare part n umber LED board 640215-001 Before removing the LED board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
4. Remove the LE D board an d cable by sli ding the bo ard (5) up and to the right at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the LED board and ca ble.
USB board Description Spare part n umber USB board (includes cable) 640211-001 Before removing the USB board, follow the se steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe r the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
3. Remove the USB board (4) and cable . Reverse this procedure to install the USB board. Power connector cable Description Spare part n umber Power connector cable 641394-001 Before removing the power connector cable, follow these step s: 1. Shut down the computer.
Remove the power co nnector cabl e: 1. Disconnect the powe r connector cable (1) from the system bo ard. 2. Release the power connector cable (2) from the clip s (3) built into the base enclosure. 3. Remove the power connector (4) from the clip (5) built into the base enclosure.
System board NOTE: The system board sp are part kit includes replacement thermal material. Re placement thermal mater ial is al so avai lable in the Ther mal Material Kit, spare part number 6344 33-001.
● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 53 ) ● Top cover (see Top cove r on page 57 ) When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board an.
4. Release the ZIF connector to which t he USB board cable is attac hed, and then disconnect the USB cable (2) from the system board. 5. Lift the right side of the syste m board (1) until it rests at an angle.
6. Remove the system board (2) by sliding it up and to t he right at an angle. NOTE: System boards for use with computer models equipped with an AMD processor have the Southbridge chip located on t he bottom of the bo ard. A thermal pad is used on the Southbridge chip (1) and the base enclosure heat s ink (2) that services it.
Reverse this procedure to install the sy stem board. Optical drive cable NOTE: The optical d rive cable is i ncluded in the Ca ble Kit, spare p art number 640206-001. The optical drive cable includes the opti cal drive connector. Before removing the optical drive cabl e, follow these ste ps: 1.
2. Release the clips (3) built into the base enclosure that se cure the optical drive connector, and then release the connector (4) from the clips. 3. Remove the optical driv e connector and cable. Reverse this procedure to install th e optic al drive connector and cable.
Fan and heat sink NOTE: The fan and heat sink spare part kits include replac ement thermal materi al. Replacem ent thermal mater ial is al so avai lable in the Ther mal Material Kit, spare part number 6344 33-001.
● Top cover (see Top cove r on page 57 ) ● System board (see Syste m board on page 73 ) Remove the fan and heat sink: 1. Turn the system boar d upside down, with the fan toward y ou. NOTE: Steps 2 through 5 apply only to computer mo dels equ ipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
5. Remove the fan and heat sink (4) . NOTE: The following il lustration shows the fan and heat sink being removed fro m a computer model equipped with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem wi th discrete memory.
6. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board. 7. Loosen the captive screws (2) that secure the fan and heat sink to the syste m board. (Compu ter models equippe d with an AMD p rocessor ha ve three captive screws . Computer models e quipped with an Intel processor have four captive screws.
NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly clea ned from the surfac es of the he at sink and the system board components each time the heat sink is removed. Replacement thermal material is included with the ba se enclosure, fan, he at sink, processor, and sys tem board spare p art kits.
NOTE: The following il lustration shows the repl acement thermal material locations on a computer model equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
9. If it is necessary to replace the fan: a. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3 .0 screws (1) that secure the fan to the heat sink. b. Release the two clips (2 ) that secure the fan to the heat sink. c. Remove the fan (3) from the heat sink. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the fan and heat sink.
Processor NOTE: The processor spa re part kit inclu des replacement thermal mate rial. Replacement thermal mater ial is al so avai lable in the Ther mal Material Kit, spare part number 6344 33-001. Description Spare part n umber AMD Athlon II P360 2.30-G Hz processor (1.
Description Spare part n umber Intel Pentium P6200 2.13-GHz processor ( 3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W) 625831-001 Intel Pentium P6300 2.26-GHz processor ( 3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W) 635500-001 Before removing the pr ocessor, follow th ese steps: 1.
2. Lift the processor (3) straight up, and remove it. NOTE: The gold triangle (4) on the proces sor must be aligned with the triangle icon e mbossed on the processor socket when you install the processor. NOTE: The following illustr ation shows the proces sor removal process on a computer model equipped with a n AMD processor.
Reverse this procedure to install the processor. Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly spare part kit in clud es webcam, two microphones, and wireless antenna transceivers and cables).
Remove the display assembly: 1. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the system boar d. 2. Release the wirel ess antenna cables (2) from the clips and the opening in the base enclos ure. CAUTION: Support the dis play assembly when removing the f ollowing screws.
5. If it is necessary to replace the disp lay bezel or any of the display assembly subcomponent s: a. Remove the two My lar scr ew covers (1) and the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly. Th e Mylar screw co vers are available in the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 6402 18-001.
b. Disconnect the webcam/microphone modul e (2) from the webcam/m icrophone module. c. Remove the webcam/microphone module. The webcam/microphone module is available using spare part number 6371 97-001. 7. If it is necessary to replace the hinge covers: a.
8. If it is necessary to re place the di splay panel: a. Remove the fo ur Phillips PM2.5×6. 0 screws that secure the display panel to the display enclosure. b. Lift the top edge of the display panel, a nd then swing it up and forward until it rests upside down in front of the display enclosure.
c. Release the adhe sive strip (1) that secures the display panel ca ble to the display panel, and then disconnect t he display panel cable (2) from the display panel. d. Remove the display panel. The display pa nel is avai lable using spare par t number 641395-001.
b. Remove the display hinges (2) . The display hinges include the display hinges and brack ets and are available using s pare part number 640207-001. 10. If it is necessary to replace the di splay panel cab le: a. Release the tabs (1) built into the display enclosure shie lding that secure the display panel cable to the displa y enclosure.
c. Remove the wireless a ntenna cables and transc eivers (3) . The wireless antenna cables and transceivers are a vailable in the Antenna Kit, spare p art number 640192-001.
5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input /Output System (BIOS) , controls communication between all the input and output device s on the system (such a s disk drives , display, keyboard, mouse, and printer).
Navigating and select ing in Setup Utility To navigate and select in Setup Utilit y, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the com puter, and then press esc while the “Pre ss the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displaye d at the bottom of the screen.
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring def aults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the factory, f ollow these steps: 1.
Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versio ns than those currentl y installed on the computer, you need to know the vers ion of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS installati on procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are display ed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are di splayed, follow these s teps: 1. Windows 7 —Open Windows Explo rer by selecting Start > Computer .
6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Depth 26.8 cm 10.6 in Width 41.2 cm 16.2 in Height 3.1 to 3.7 cm 1.2 to 1.5 in Weight 2.97 kg 6.55 lb Input power Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W or 19.0 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W Operating current 3.
17.3-inch display specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Height 21.7 c m 8.54 in Width 38.4 cm 15.12 in Diagonal 43.9 cm 17.29 in Number of colo rs Up to 16.8 million Contrast ra tio 200:1 (typical) Bright ness 180 nits (typical) Pixel resolution Pitch 0.
Hard drive specifications 750-GB* 6 40-GB* 5 00-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 and 7.0 mm 7.0 mm Length 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 10 0.
7 Backup and recovery Your computer inclu des tools provided by the op erating system and HP to help you safeguard you r information and re store it if ever ne eded.
Creating restore media HP recommends that you create ei ther a set of recove ry discs or a rec overy fl ash drive to be sure that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any re ason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools.
Performing a system restore Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original facto ry state. Recovery Manager works from recove ry discs, a recovery flash driv e, or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive.
Restoring using the restore media 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the fir st recovery disc in to the opti cal drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then res tart the computer. – or – Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer.
Backing up and recovering your information It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add new software and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis. How completely you are ab le to recover your system depends on how recent your backup is.
Using Windows Back up and Restore Guideline s: ● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the bac kup process. ● Allow enough time to complete th e ba ckup process . Depending on fi le sizes, it may ta ke over an hour. To create a backup: 1.
Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System . 2. In the left pane, click System Protection . 3.
8 Power cord set requirements The wide-range input fe ature of the computer permit s it to operat e from any line volt age from 100 t o 120 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC The 3-conductor power cord set in cluded with the computer meets the requ irements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased.
Requirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 Fran.
9 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life , do not dispose of th e battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulati ons in your area for computer battery dis posal. Display WARNING! The backlight c ontains mercury.
Perform the following steps: 1. Remove all screw covers (1) and screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly. 2. Lift up and out on the le ft and right inside edges (1) and the top and bottom i nside edge s (2) of the display bezel unti l the bezel disengages from the dis play assembly.
4. Disconnect all display panel cables (1) from the display inverter and remove the inverter 2 . 5. Remove all screws (1) that secure the displ ay panel assembly to the display encl osure. 6. Remove the disp lay panel assem bly (2) from the display enclosu re.
10. Remove the display panel frame (2) from the display panel. 11. Remove the screws (1) that secure the backlight cover to the display panel. 12. Lift the top edge of the backlight cover (2) and swing it ou tward. 13. Remove the backli ght cover. 14.
17. Remove the backlight frame from the display panel. WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this componen t and c ausing expo su re to the mercury. 18. Remove the backlight fr om the backlight frame.
22. Release the tape (4) that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel. 23. Remove the LCD panel. 24. Recycle the LCD panel and backlight. Display 119.
Index A AC adapter light 15 AC adapter, spare p art numbers 29, 30 Action keys 10 antenna locations 13 removal 95 spare part number 26, 33, 96 Antenna Kit, spare pa rt number 26, 33, 96 audio, product.
external monitor port 14 F fan removal 79 spare part number 23, 33, 79 feet locations 43 spare part number 23, 33, 43 fn key 10 front component 14 G graphics, pr oduct descri ption 2 grounding guideli.
power cord requirements for all countries 112 requirements fo r specific countries and regions 113 set requirem ents 112 spare part numbers 29, 30 power light 11, 15 power requirements, product descri.
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