Page 3 - Safety warning notice
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining ...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................... 1 2 External component identification ..................................................................................... 8 Top .........................
Page 9 - Product description
1 Product description Category Description Intel® 2nd Generation Intel® Previous Generation AMD Discrete UMA Discrete UMA UMA HP Pavilion G6 Notebook PC √ √ √ √ √ Processors Intel® Core™ i7-2640M processor (2.8GHz, SC turbo up to 3.50 GHz, 4 MB L3cache), Dual 35 W √ √ Intel Core i7-2620M processor (...
Page 16 - External component identification; Top; TouchPad
2 External component identification Top TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap theTouchPad button to turn the TouchPad on and off. (3) Left TouchPad button...
Page 17 - Lights
Lights Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Sleep mode. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibern...
Page 18 - Button
Button Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the power button toturn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the power buttonbriefly to initiate Sleep mode. ● When the computer is in Sleep mode, press the powerbutton briefly to exit Sleep mode. ● When the com...
Page 19 - Keys
Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut me...
Page 20 - Right side
Right side Component Description (1) Optical drive (select models only) Plays optical discs, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. (2) Optical drive light Green: The optical drive is being accessed. (3) USB port Connects an optional USB device. (4) AC adapter light ● Blinking white: The battery is l...
Page 24 - Bottom
Bottom Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal forthe internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation....
Page 25 - Illustrated parts catalog
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. Component Description (1) Product name The name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s...
Page 26 - Computer major components
Computer major components 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 32 - Display assembly components
Display assembly components Item Description Spare part number (1) Display bezel ● Black 639509-001 ● White 657305-001 (2) Webcam module 640880-001 (3) 39.6-cm (15.6-in) high-definition, BrightView LED display panel 641663-001 (4) Display hinges 639511-001 (5) Display hinge covers 640887-001 (6) Dis...
Page 34 - Mass storage devices
Mass storage devices Item Description Spare part number (1) Hard drive Supports the following 9.5 mm , 6.3 cm (2.5 in) SATA hard drives: ● 750 GB, 5400 rpm 634250-001 ● 640 GB, 5400 rpm 603785-001 ● 500 GB, 7200 rpm 634925-001 ● 500 GB, 5400 rpm 634638-001 Supports the following 9.5 mm / 7.0 mm , 6....
Page 36 - Miscellaneous parts
Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number AC adapters ● 65 W AC adapter 609939-001 ● 90 W AC adapter (select models only) 620656-001 Power cord, AC, 3 wire, black, 1.83-m 490371-001 Thermal pads kit 634366-001 Screw kit ● Phillips 2.0 x 2.0 (pan head) screw ● Phillips 3.0 x 1.5 screw ● Phill...
Page 42 - Preliminary replacement requirements; Tools required; Service considerations; Plastic parts
4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required The following tools are needed to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers Service considerations Before disassembly or ...
Page 44 - Grounding guidelines; Electrostatic discharge damage
Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough p...
Page 47 - Component replacement procedures; Serial number
Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 78 screws, in 8 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. ...
Page 48 - Computer feet
Computer feet Description Spare part number Rubber Feet Kit 639572-001 The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Page 49 - Battery
Battery Description Spare part number 6 cell, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh 593553-001 6 cell, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh 593554-001 Before disassembling the computer: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating s...
Page 50 - Service door
Service door Description Spare part number Plastics Kit (contains only the service door) 640889-001 Before removing the service door, remove the battery (see Battery on page 41 ). 1. Position the computer upside down, with the front toward you. 2. Loosen the two Phillips 4.0 x 2.0 captive screws (1)...
Page 51 - Hard drive
Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. The hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are also available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit. Description Spare part number Supports the following 9....
Page 53 - Optical drive
Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Description Spare partnumber DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 660833-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 663683-001 Optical Drive protective ins...
Page 55 - WLAN module
WLAN module Description Spare partnumber Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter 580101-001 Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo Adapter 600370-001 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030 + Bluetooth (802.11 b/g/n) 631956-001 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 (802.11 b/g/n) 59353...
Page 57 - Memory module
Memory module Description Spare part number 4 GB PC3 10600 1333 MHz shared 621569-001 2 GB PC3 10600 1333 MHz shared 621565-001 Before removing the memory module, remove the following components: 1. Battery (see Battery on page 41 ) 2. Service door (see Service door on page 42 ) Remove the memory mo...
Page 58 - RTC battery
RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery (includes mounting adhesive) 449137-001 Before removing the RTC battery, remove the following components: 1. Battery (see Battery on page 41 ) 2. Service door (see Service door on page 42 ) Remove the RTC battery: 1. Use a sharp, nonconductive to...
Page 59 - Keyboard
Keyboard Description Spare part number For use in the United States, Black 640892-001 For use in French Canada, Black 640892-121 For use in the United States, White 653390-001 For use in Latin America, White 653390-161 Before removing the keyboard, remove the following components: 1. Battery (see Ba...
Page 61 - Top cover
Top cover Description Spare part number For use in Luminous Rose computer models 639528-001 For use in Sweet Purple computer models 639529-001 For use in Pewter computer models 639531-001 For use in Charcoal Grey computer models 639532-001 For use in Sonoma Red computer models 639533-001 For use in ...
Page 66 - Speaker assembly
Speaker assembly Description Spare part number Speaker assembly (includes cable) 639573-001 Before removing the speaker assembly, remove the following components: 1. Battery (see Battery on page 41 ) 2. Service door (see Service door on page 42 ) 3. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 43 ) 4. Optical...
Page 67 - TouchPad button board
TouchPad button board Description Spare part number TouchPad button board (includes bracket and cable) 640885-001 Before removing the TouchPad button board, remove the following components: 1. Battery (see Battery on page 41 ) 2. Service door (see Service door on page 42 ) 3. Hard drive (see Hard dr...
Page 69 - Security cable lock
Security cable lock NOTE: The security cable lock is included with the base enclosure, spare part number 639569-001. Before removing the security cable lock, remove the following components: 1. Battery (see Battery on page 41 ) 2. Service door (see Service door on page 42 ) 3. Hard drive (see Hard d...
Page 70 - Power connector
Power connector Description Spare part number Power connector (includes cable) 640891-001 Before removing the power connector cable, remove the following components: 1. Battery (see Battery on page 41 ) 2. Service door (see Service door on page 42 ) 3. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 43 ) 4. Opti...
Page 71 - Display assembly
Display assembly Description Spare part number 39.6-cm (15.6-in) High Definition (HD), LED BrightView display assembly: ● For use in Charcoal Grey computer models 639512-001 ● For use in Sonoma Red computer models 639514-001 ● For use in Luminous Rose computer models 639515-001 ● For use in Pewter c...
Page 77 - System board
System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes UMA or discrete graphics subsystem memory and replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number For use in Intel HM55 UMA computer models 639521-001 For use in Intel HM65 UMA computer models 639522-001 For use in Intel HM55 discre...
Page 81 - Fan/heat sink assembly
Fan/heat sink assembly NOTE: The fan/heat sink assembly includes replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number For use in AMD UMA computer models 640896-001 For use in Intel UMA computer models 641024-001 For use in Intel discrete computer models 641025-001 For use in AMD A60M UMA comp...
Page 85 - Processor
Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include thermal material. Description Spare part number Intel Core i7-2640M processor (2.8 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.50 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache), Dual 35 W 666173-001 Intel Core i7-2620M processor (2.7 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.40 GHz, 4 MB L3 cache), Dual 35 W 63125...
Page 88 - Specifications; Computer specifications
5 Specifications Computer specifications Dimensions Depth 24.5 cm (9.6 in) Width 37.4 cm (14.7 in) Height (front to rear) 3.1 to 3.6 cm (1.2 to 1.4 in) Weight (lowest weight configuration) < 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Input power Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65W Operating current 3.5 A Temperature...
Page 90 - Hard drive specifications
Hard drive specifications 750 GB* 640 GB* 500 GB* 320 GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm / 7 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g Interface type SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 106 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec Security ATA security ATA security ...
Page 93 - Changing the language of Setup Utility; Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
6 Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup s...
Page 95 - Updating the BIOS; Determining the BIOS version; Downloading a BIOS update
Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs . Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the ...
Page 97 - Backup and recovery; Restore; Creating restore media
7 Backup and recovery ● Restore ● Creating restore media ● Performing a system restore ● Backing up and recovering your information Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides informa...
Page 98 - Performing a system restore
NOTE: If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you can use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for your computer from the HP Web site. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected d...
Page 99 - Restoring using the restore media
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select modelsonly) When using the dedicated recovery partition, there is an option to back up pictures, music and other audio, videos and movies, recorded TV shows, documents, spreadsheets and presentations, e-mails, Internet favorites and settings d...
Page 100 - Changing the computer boot order; Backing up and recovering your information
Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options. 3. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window. To change the boot order for recovery flash driv...
Page 101 - Using Windows Backup and Restore
To create a screen shot: 1. Display the screen you want to save. 2. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt + fn + prt sc . To copy the entire screen, press fn + prt sc . 3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste . The screen image is added to the d...
Page 102 - Using Windows system restore points; When to create restore points
Using Windows system restore points A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes. NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files...
Page 103 - Power cord set requirements; Requirements for all countries
8 Power cord set requirements The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 V ac, or from 220 to 240 V ac. The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment ...
Page 104 - Requirements for specific countries and regions
Requirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Argentina IRAM 1 Australia SAA 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBEC 1 Brazil ABNT 1 Canada CSA 2 Chile IMQ 1 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany VDE 1 India ISI 1 Israel SII 1 Italy IMQ ...
Page 106 - Recycling
9 Recycling When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal. HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and recharg...
Page 107 - Index
Index A AC adapter light, identifying 12 AC adapter, spare part numbers 28 action keys, identifying 11 antenna removal 67 spare part number 24 audio, product description 5 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 13 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 13 B backing up customized window, toolbar, a...
