Page 3 - Safety warning notice
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard,flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional ...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................................................ 1 2 External component identification ........................................................................................
Page 9 - Product description
1 Product description Category Description Product Name HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC Processors AMD® A10-4600M processor (3.2 GHz/2.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/4.0 MB L2 cache, DDR3,quad core, 35W) AMD A8-4500M processor (2.8 GHz/1.9 GHz, 1600 MHz/4.0 MB L2 cache, DDR3,quad core, 35W) AMD A6-4400M processor (3.2 ...
Page 13 - External component identification
2 External component identification Display Item Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicatewith WLAN devices. (2) Internal microphone Records sound. (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To usethe webcam, select Start > All Pro...
Page 14 - Top; Buttons and speakers
Top Buttons and speakers Component Description (1) Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly toinitiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press thebutton briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the comp...
Page 15 - Keys
Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key (select models only). (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the esc key (select models only). (3) Operating system logo key Displays the Start menu. (4) Acti...
Page 16 - Lights
Lights Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Sleep mode. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation mode. (2) Caps lock light White: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capitalletters. (3) Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is...
Page 17 - TouchPad
TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off. (2) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates itemson the screen. (4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the l...
Page 18 - Left side
Left side Component Description (1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. (2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to c...
Page 20 - Bottom components
Bottom components Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (3) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating...
Page 21 - Illustrated parts catalog
3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modelnumber 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 22 - Computer major components
Computer major components 14 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 26 - Display assembly subcomponents
Display assembly subcomponents Item Description Spare part number (1) Display bezel 681806-001 (2) Webcam/microphone module 680577-001 (3) Display hinge kit (includes left and right display hinges and brackets) 681812-001 (4) 39.6 cm (15.6 in) high-definition, BrightView LED display panel 681817-001...
Page 28 - Miscellaneous parts
Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number AC adapters ● 90 W HP Smart AC adapter with Power Factor Correction (PFC) (for computer modelsequipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory only) 609940-001 ● 65 W HP Smart AC adapter with PFC (for computer models equipped with a graphicssu...
Page 33 - Removal and replacement procedures; Tools required; Service considerations; Plastic parts
4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers Service considerations The following secti...
Page 34 - Drive handling; Grounding guidelines; Electrostatic discharge damage
Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whetherthe computer is o...
Page 37 - Component replacement procedures
Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. ● When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexiblestraps with a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide properg...
Page 38 - Service label; Computer feet
Service label When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modelnumber provided on the service label. Item Description Function (1) Product name The name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric identifier that is ...
Page 40 - Battery
Battery Description Spare part number 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 disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe compute...
Page 41 - Service door
Service door Description Spare part number Plastics kit (contains the service door) 681816-001 Before removing the service door, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through the oper...
Page 42 - Optical drive
Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket. Description Spare part number Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 681814-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive 681815-001 Optical drive cable kit 682742-001 Before removing the opti...
Page 44 - Hard drive
6. Press the release tab (2) and remove the bezel from the tab side (3) . 7. Remove the bezel (4) from the optical drive. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive cable, hard drive bumpers, or h...
Page 46 - Memory module
Replacing the hard drive Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive. Memory module WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ...
Page 49 - WLAN module
WLAN module Description Spare part number Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter and 3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter (select models only) 655795-001 Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0+HS Combo Adapter 657325-001 Ralink RT5390R 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter 6706...
Page 51 - Keyboard
Keyboard NOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable. Description Spare part number Keyboard ● For use in the United States, Black 681800-001 ● For use in the United Kingdom, Black 681800-031 ● For use in Germany, Black 681800-041 ● For use in France, Black 681800-051 ● For use in It...
Page 55 - Top cover
Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad. Description Spare part number Ruby red 681823-001 Winter blue 681824-001 Sparkling black 681825-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hi...
Page 58 - Speakers
Speakers Description Spare part number Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers and cable) 681821-001 Before removing the speakers, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through ...
Page 59 - Power button board
4. Lift the speakers from the top cover (4) . Reverse this procedure to install the speakers. Power button board Description Spare part number Power button board 683549–001 Before removing the power button board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer i...
Page 62 - TouchPad LED board
5. Lift the TouchPad button board (4) slightly to perform the next step. 6. Carefully invert the TouchPad button board (1) . 7. Release the ZIF connector to which the TouchPad LED board cable is connected, and thendisconnect the TouchPad LED board cable (2) from the TouchPad button board. 8. Lift th...
Page 64 - Display assembly
Display assembly Description Spare part number Display back cover: ● Ruby red 681802-001 ● Winter blue 681803-001 ● Sparkling black 681804-001 Bezel 681806-001 Webcam/microphone module 680577-001 Hinge covers 681811-001 Display panel 681817-001 Display hinges . 681812-001 Display cable kit (includes...
Page 70 - USB board
10. If it is necessary to replace the wireless antenna cables and transceivers: a. Release the wireless antenna cables from the clips (1) built into the display enclosure. b. Release the wireless antenna transceivers (2) from the display enclosure. (The wireless antenna transceivers are attached to ...
Page 71 - Power connector
8. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 43 ). 9. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 47 ). Remove the USB board: 1. If not released already, release the ZIF connector (1) to which the USB board cable is connected, and then disconnect the USB board cable from the system board. 2. Pry the...
Page 72 - System board
8. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 43 ). 9. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 47 ). Remove the power connector: 1. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board. 2. Remove the power connector from the the base enclosure (2) . Reverse this procedure to install the...
Page 75 - RTC battery
RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape) 637193-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through ...
Page 76 - Fan and heat sink
Fan and heat sink NOTE: The fan and heat sink spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number Fan 680551-001 Heat sink for use only with computer models equipped with UMA video memory 683027-001 Heat sink for use only with computer models equipped with Discrete vi...
Page 79 - PCH heat sink
PCH heat sink Description Spare part number PCH heat sink 683843-001 Before removing the PCH heat sink, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconne...
Page 80 - Processor
2. Remove the PCH heat sink by lifting straight up (2) . NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink and system board components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side todetach it. NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned...
Page 81 - Optical drive cable
5. Remove the service door (see Service door on page 33 ). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 34 ). 7. Remove the hard drive (see {Xref Error! Target does not exist.} ) 8. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 43 ). 9. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 47 ). 10. Rem...
Page 83 - Updating the BIOS; Determining the BIOS version
5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and SystemDiagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). SetupUtility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of dev...
Page 84 - Downloading a BIOS update; Using System Diagnostics
Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using theAC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is runni...
Page 86 - Specifications; Computer specifications
6 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 or 19.5 V dc @ 3.33 A – 65 W 19 V dc @ 4....
Page 88 - Hard drive specifications
Hard drive specifications 1 TB* 750 GB* 640 GB* 500 GB* 320 GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm and 7.0mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 107 g max 107 g max 107 g max 107 g max 107 g max Interface type SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 300 MB/sec 300 MB/sec 300 ...
Page 90 - Layer Drive specifications
Blu-ray Disc ROM and DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double- Layer Drive specifications Applicable disc Read BD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM,DVD+R, DVD+R-DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R-DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM(Ver.2), CD-DA, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2,form 1 and form 2), Photo...
Page 91 - Creating recovery media to recover the original system; What you need to know
7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and retrieve it if ever needed. NOTE: For SUSE Linux backup, restore, and recovery steps, refer to the User Guide provided. Double-click the HP Documents...
Page 92 - Creating system restore points; Backing up system and personal information
Creating the recovery media 1. Select Start and type recovery in the search field. Select Recovery Manager from the list. Allow the action to continue, if prompted. 2. Click Recovery Media Creation . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue. To recover, see Recovering the original system usi...
Page 93 - Tips for a successful backup
Tips for a successful backup ● Number backup discs before inserting them into the optical drive. ● Store personal files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos libraries, and back up thesefolders periodically. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot...
Page 94 - Restore and recovery; Restoring to a previous system restore point; Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore; Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager
To restore, see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore on page 86 . Restore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore point Sometimes installing a software program causes your computer or Windows to behave unpredictably.Usually uninstalling the software fixes the problem...
Page 95 - Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only); Recovering using the recovery media
● If the recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery discs for your system from the HPwebsite. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do notinterrupt th...
Page 97 - 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 to120 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 thecountry or region where the equipment is...
Page 98 - 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 100 - Recycling
9 Recycling When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in generalhousehold waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal. HPencourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, andrechargeab...
Page 101 - Index
Index A AC adapter light 11spare part numbers 20 action keys, identifying 7antenna locations 5removal 62spare part number 18, 56 audio, product description 2audio-in (microphone) jack identifying 10 audio-out (headphone) jack identifying 10 B backups 83base enclosure, spare part number 16 battery re...
