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... panel 3-8 Mass storage devices 3-9 Miscellaneous parts 3-10 Sequential part number listing 3-11 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Service tag 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-6 Optical drive 4-7 Primary hard drive cover 4-9 Secondary hard drive cover 4-10 Hard drive 4-11 WLAN module 4-14 RTC battery 4-16 Memory module 4-17 Maintenance and...
... panel 3-8 Mass storage devices 3-9 Miscellaneous parts 3-10 Sequential part number listing 3-11 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Service tag 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-6 Optical drive 4-7 Primary hard drive cover 4-9 Secondary hard drive cover 4-10 Hard drive 4-11 WLAN module 4-14 RTC battery 4-16 Memory module 4-17 Maintenance and...
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... ■ 250-GB, 7200-rpm ■ 250-GB, 5400-rpm Solid-state drive (SSD)/hard drive configurations: ■ 128-GB SSD + 500-GB, 7200-rpm ■ 128-GB SSD + 320-GB, 7200-rpm Fixed (removal of 1 screw required) 12.7-mm tray load Serial ATA Supports the following...Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe 2 omnidirectional microphones, dual-array with appropriate software (supports beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression) HD Audio (IDT) Integrated subwoofer Supports Microsoft® Premium Requirements Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing speakers 56K V.92 data/...
... ■ 250-GB, 7200-rpm ■ 250-GB, 5400-rpm Solid-state drive (SSD)/hard drive configurations: ■ 128-GB SSD + 500-GB, 7200-rpm ■ 128-GB SSD + 320-GB, 7200-rpm Fixed (removal of 1 screw required) 12.7-mm tray load Serial ATA Supports the following...Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe 2 omnidirectional microphones, dual-array with appropriate software (supports beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression) HD Audio (IDT) Integrated subwoofer Supports Microsoft® Premium Requirements Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing speakers 56K V.92 data/...
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... 2-9 Bottom components External component identification Item Component 1 Battery bay 2 Battery release latch 3 Vents (9) 4 Secondary hard drive bay 5 Integrated subwoofer 6 Primary hard drive bay Function Holds the battery. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless... and Support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds an optional secondary hard drive. Contains the subwoofer speaker. Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The...
... 2-9 Bottom components External component identification Item Component 1 Battery bay 2 Battery release latch 3 Vents (9) 4 Secondary hard drive bay 5 Integrated subwoofer 6 Primary hard drive bay Function Holds the battery. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless... and Support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds an optional secondary hard drive. Contains the subwoofer speaker. Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The...
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...9632; Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface. ■ After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag. ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that must be sure that the optical drive tray is closed. ■ Handle drives on , and then... its life expectancy. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these precautions: ■ Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. Even if the spark is off or in a bubble pack mailer...
...9632; Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface. ■ After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag. ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that must be sure that the optical drive tray is closed. ■ Handle drives on , and then... its life expectancy. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these precautions: ■ Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. Even if the spark is off or in a bubble pack mailer...
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... Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the primary hard drive cover to install the primary hard drive cover. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-9 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the primary hard drive cover: 1. Lift the right side 2 of the primary hard drive cover, and then remove the cover 3. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on , and then shut...
... Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the primary hard drive cover to install the primary hard drive cover. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-9 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the primary hard drive cover: 1. Lift the right side 2 of the primary hard drive cover, and then remove the cover 3. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on , and then shut...
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... power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Removal and replacement procedures Secondary hard drive cover Description Hard Drive Cover Kit (contains primary and secondary hard drive covers) Spare part number 518164-001 Before removing the secondary hard drive cover, follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or...
... power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Removal and replacement procedures Secondary hard drive cover Description Hard Drive Cover Kit (contains primary and secondary hard drive covers) Spare part number 518164-001 Before removing the secondary hard drive cover, follow these steps: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or...
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... second image below . Remove the hard drive 4. ✎ If you are removing the secondary hard drive, remove the secondary hard drive cover (see "Secondary hard drive cover" on page 4-9). Description 500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 128-GB solid-state drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes...
... second image below . Remove the hard drive 4. ✎ If you are removing the secondary hard drive, remove the secondary hard drive cover (see "Secondary hard drive cover" on page 4-9). Description 500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 128-GB solid-state drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes...
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If it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket or any of the hard drive bracket components, remove the following: 1 Hard drive adapter cable 2 Four rubber isolators 3 Four Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screws that secure the hard drive bracket rails and Mylar cover to the hard drive 4-12 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures or 4.
If it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket or any of the hard drive bracket components, remove the following: 1 Hard drive adapter cable 2 Four rubber isolators 3 Four Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screws that secure the hard drive bracket rails and Mylar cover to the hard drive 4-12 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures or 4.
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Maintenance and Service Guide 4-13 4 Left and right hard drive bracket rails with Mylar cover Removal and replacement procedures Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
Maintenance and Service Guide 4-13 4 Left and right hard drive bracket rails with Mylar cover Removal and replacement procedures Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
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... regulates wireless devices in Russia and Ukraine 572508-001 Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see "Primary hard drive cover" on page 4-6). 5. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on page 4-9). Disconnect all external devices connected to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal. 2. Remove the WLAN module: Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive...
... regulates wireless devices in Russia and Ukraine 572508-001 Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see "Primary hard drive cover" on page 4-6). 5. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on page 4-9). Disconnect all external devices connected to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal. 2. Remove the WLAN module: Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive...
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... up. 4-16 Maintenance and Service Guide Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect insertion into the WLAN module slot. Remove the battery (see "Primary hard drive cover" on page 4-6). 5. Remove the WLAN module 3 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter... at an angle. ✎ WLAN modules are unsure whether the computer is installed with a notch 4 to install the RTC battery. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on page 4-9). Be sure the RTC battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the system ...
... up. 4-16 Maintenance and Service Guide Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect insertion into the WLAN module slot. Remove the battery (see "Primary hard drive cover" on page 4-6). 5. Remove the WLAN module 3 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter... at an angle. ✎ WLAN modules are unsure whether the computer is installed with a notch 4 to install the RTC battery. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on page 4-9). Be sure the RTC battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the system ...
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...all external devices connected to install a memory module. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer.) 2. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-17 Spread the retaining tabs 1 on... to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the battery (see "Primary hard drive cover" on each side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the slot at an angle. ✎ Memory...
...all external devices connected to install a memory module. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer.) 2. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-17 Spread the retaining tabs 1 on... to release the memory module. (The edge of the memory module to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Remove the battery (see "Primary hard drive cover" on each side of the module opposite the slot rises away from the slot at an angle. ✎ Memory...
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... TV tuner module: 1. Disconnect the TV tuner module antenna cable 1 from the terminal on page 4-10). Remove the secondary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Removal and replacement procedures TV tuner module ✎ The TV tuner module spare part kit does not include a TV tuner module ...Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-6). 5. Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect insertion into the TV tuner module slot. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see "Secondary hard drive cover" on the TV tuner module. 2.
... TV tuner module: 1. Disconnect the TV tuner module antenna cable 1 from the terminal on page 4-10). Remove the secondary hard drive cover (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Removal and replacement procedures TV tuner module ✎ The TV tuner module spare part kit does not include a TV tuner module ...Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-6). 5. Reverse this procedure to prevent incorrect insertion into the TV tuner module slot. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see "Secondary hard drive cover" on the TV tuner module. 2.
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Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Sequential part number listing" on page 3-11. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in ...-xxx Black painted keyboard 519266-xxx ✎ For a detailed list of available keyboards, see "Primary hard drive cover" on page 4-6). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer Maintenance and Service Guide 4-19 Switch cover and keyboard Removal and replacement procedures Description: Spare part number Switch cover for use in white computers (includes...
Remove the primary hard drive cover (see "Sequential part number listing" on page 3-11. Shut down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in ...-xxx Black painted keyboard 519266-xxx ✎ For a detailed list of available keyboards, see "Primary hard drive cover" on page 4-6). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer Maintenance and Service Guide 4-19 Switch cover and keyboard Removal and replacement procedures Description: Spare part number Switch cover for use in white computers (includes...
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Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-6). 5. Hard drive (see "Battery" on page 4-11) c. TV tuner module (see "Switch cover and keyboard" on page 4-18) d. Remove the 3 Phillips 2.5×4.0 silver broadhead screws 1 and 11 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws...then shut it down the computer. Turn the computer upside down, with a fingerprint reader; Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see "Speaker assembly" on page 4-25) Remove the top cover: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the bottom of the computer. ...
Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-6). 5. Hard drive (see "Battery" on page 4-11) c. TV tuner module (see "Switch cover and keyboard" on page 4-18) d. Remove the 3 Phillips 2.5×4.0 silver broadhead screws 1 and 11 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws...then shut it down the computer. Turn the computer upside down, with a fingerprint reader; Remove the following components: a. Optical drive (see "Speaker assembly" on page 4-25) Remove the top cover: 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the bottom of the computer. ...
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...TV tuner module" on , and then shut it down the computer. Hard drive (see "Switch cover and keyboard" on page 4-34) Remove the modem module: 1. Switch cover and keyboard (see "Hard drive" on page 4-6). 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws 1 that secure the modem module to...all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the modem module cable 3 and remove the modem module from the computer. 4. Speaker assembly (see "Optical drive" on page 4-25) g. Removal and replacement procedures Modem module ✎ The modem module spare part kit does not include...
...TV tuner module" on , and then shut it down the computer. Hard drive (see "Switch cover and keyboard" on page 4-34) Remove the modem module: 1. Switch cover and keyboard (see "Hard drive" on page 4-6). 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws 1 that secure the modem module to...all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the modem module cable 3 and remove the modem module from the computer. 4. Speaker assembly (see "Optical drive" on page 4-25) g. Removal and replacement procedures Modem module ✎ The modem module spare part kit does not include...
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... material. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-7) b. Top cover (see "Optical drive" on page 4-11) c. Description System board System board bracket Removal and replacement procedures Spare part number 575477-001 516334-001 Before removing the system board, follow these steps: 1. Optical drive (see "Top cover" on page 4-48) Maintenance...
... material. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-7) b. Top cover (see "Optical drive" on page 4-11) c. Description System board System board bracket Removal and replacement procedures Spare part number 575477-001 516334-001 Before removing the system board, follow these steps: 1. Optical drive (see "Top cover" on page 4-48) Maintenance...
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If necessary, disconnect the hard drive connector cables from the system board: 1 Audio/infrared board cable ✎ The audio/infrared...connector on the bottom of the system board. The other cable plugs into two cables near the system board. HP recommends that you lift the system board as shown in step 4 before you disconnect the cable from the connector... on the top of the system board. 2. Removal and replacement procedures Remove the system board: 1. One cable plugs into a connector on the bottom of the system board as ...
If necessary, disconnect the hard drive connector cables from the system board: 1 Audio/infrared board cable ✎ The audio/infrared...connector on the bottom of the system board. The other cable plugs into two cables near the system board. HP recommends that you lift the system board as shown in step 4 before you disconnect the cable from the connector... on the top of the system board. 2. Removal and replacement procedures Remove the system board: 1. One cable plugs into a connector on the bottom of the system board as ...
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... shut it down the computer. Switch cover and keyboard (see "Hard drive" on page 4-23) f. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see "Switch cover and keyboard" on page 4-18) d. Disconnect the audio/infrared board cable from the system board 4, and then remove the audio/infrared board from the base enclosure. Speaker assembly (see...
... shut it down the computer. Switch cover and keyboard (see "Hard drive" on page 4-23) f. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Hard drive (see "Switch cover and keyboard" on page 4-18) d. Disconnect the audio/infrared board cable from the system board 4, and then remove the audio/infrared board from the base enclosure. Speaker assembly (see...
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...Remove the hard drive: 1. Use the Mylar tab (1) to slide the hard drive to the left (2), and then lift it to the computer. 3. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators. Remove the battery (see Secondary hard drive cover on page 46) when removing the secondary hard drive... outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the hard drive bay. 2. Disconnect the hard drive cable (3) from the system board. 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures If you are unsure whether the ...
...Remove the hard drive: 1. Use the Mylar tab (1) to slide the hard drive to the left (2), and then lift it to the computer. 3. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators. Remove the battery (see Secondary hard drive cover on page 46) when removing the secondary hard drive... outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the hard drive bay. 2. Disconnect the hard drive cable (3) from the system board. 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures If you are unsure whether the ...