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 Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processor Computer modelsequipped with anIntel processor Product Name HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC √ √ Processors AMD A8-3520M 2.50 GHz processor(1.6 GHz Front-Side Bus (FSB), 1333 MHz/4.0 MB L2 cache, quad core, 35 W) √ AMD...
Page 16 - External component identification; Top; Button
2 External component identification Top Button Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiateSleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the buttonbriefly to exit Slee...
Page 17 - Keys
Keys Item Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe fn key. (2) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions. (3) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe esc key. (4) Windows logo key Displays the Windows ...
Page 18 - Lights
Lights Item Component 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 light ● White: the computer is on. ● Blinking white: the computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: the computer ...
Page 19 - TouchPad
TouchPad Item Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● Amber: the TouchPad is off. ● On: the TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tapthe TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad onand off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or act...
Page 20 - Display; Front
Display Item Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicatewith WLANs. (2) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (3) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To usethe webcam, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam . (4) Inter...
Page 22 - Right side
Item Component Description (9) Drive light Blinking white: the hard drive is being accessed. (10) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Right side Item Component Description (1) Optical drive Reads...
Page 24 - Illustrated parts catalog; Service tag
3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modelnumber provided on the service tag. Item Description Function (1) Product name This is the model name for the computer. (2) Serial number This alphanumeric identifier is...
Page 30 - Cable Kit
Cable Kit Item Component Spare part number Cable Kit , includes: 640206-001 (1) TouchPad cable (2) Hard drive connector cable (3) Optical drive cable 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 39 - 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 40 - 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 43 - Equipment guidelines
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 44 - Component replacement procedures
Component replacement procedures This section provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 51 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicingthe computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Service tag When orderin...
Page 47 - Optical drive
Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket. Description Spare part number BD ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 659878-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive 659877-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. Shut d...
Page 49 - Hard drive or SSD
Hard drive or SSD NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive connector cable, isolators, or shield. The hard drive connector cable, isolators, and shield are included in the Hard Drive HardwareKit, spare part number 639444-001. The hard drive connector cable is included in t...
Page 51 - 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 52 - Memory module
Memory module Description Spare part number 4 GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333 MHz) 621569-001 2 GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333 MHz) 621565-001 Before removing a memory module, 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 s...
Page 53 - WLAN module
WLAN module Description Spare part number Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter, for use withcomputer models equipped with an AMD processor or select models equipped with anIntel processor 655795-001 Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Comb...
Page 55 - Keyboard
Keyboard NOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable. NOTE: For the complete list of available keyboards, see Computer major components on page 17 . Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibern...
Page 58 - Top cover
Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad and TouchPad cable. Description Spare part number Butter gold 641401-001 Charcoal gray 641404-001 Pewter 641405-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer ...
Page 61 - Power button board
Power button board Description Spare part number Power button board (includes cable) 640212-001 Before removing the power button board, 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 t...
Page 62 - TouchPad button board
TouchPad button board Description Spare part number TouchPad button board (includes cable) 640214-001 Before removing the TouchPad button board, 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 ...
Page 63 - TouchPad LED board
5. Lift the rear edge of the TouchPad button board (6) until it is released from the clips built into the top cover. 6. Remove the TouchPad button board and cable. Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad button board and cable. TouchPad LED board Description Spare part number TouchPad LED boa...
Page 65 - Speakers
Speakers Description Spare part number Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers and cable) 641396-001 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 67 - USB board
USB board Description Spare part number USB board (includes cable) 640211-001 Before removing the USB board, 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. Dis...
Page 69 - System board
System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part number 634433-001. Description Spare part number AMD processor: For use only with computer models equipped with the AMD A60...
Page 71 - Optical drive cable
5. Lift the right side of the system board (1) until it rests at an angle. 6. Remove the system board (2) by sliding it up and to the right at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. Optical drive cable NOTE: The optical drive cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part numb...
Page 73 - Fan and heat sink
Fan and heat sink NOTE: The fan and heat sink spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part number 634433-001. Description Spare part number Fan 639460-001 Heat sink: AMD processor: For use only with compu...
Page 80 - Processor
Processor NOTE: The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part number 634433-001. Description Spare part number AMD A8-3520M 2.50 GHz processor (1.6 GHz FSB, 4.0 MB L2 cache, quad core, 35 W) ...
Page 83 - Display assembly
Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly spare part kit includes webcam, two microphones, and wireless antenna transceivers and cables). Description Spare part number 43.9 cm (17.3 in), HD, LED, BrightView display assembly (includes webcam, two microphones, and wireless antennatransceivers and ca...
Page 90 - Using Setup Utility; Starting Setup Utility; Changing the language of Setup Utility; System Configuration > Language; Changes
5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and SystemDiagnostics Using Setup Utility 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 includes settings for the types...
Page 92 - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility; File > Restore Defaults; Exiting Setup Utility; Exit > Exit Saving Changes; Updating the BIOS
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for St...
Page 93 - Determining the BIOS version; File > System Information; Downloading a BIOS update
Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currentlyinstalled on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed ...
Page 94 - Using System Diagnostics
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe ). the BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your ha...
Page 95 - Specifications
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 3.5 or 4.74 A Temperature Operatin...
Page 98 - SSD specifications
SSD specifications Performance Sequential read (maximum) 270 MB/s Sequential write (maximum) 165 MB/s Characteristics Interface SATA revision 2.6 Flash type Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash capacity 160 GB Features ATA Security; ATA8-ACS; SATA 2.6; Device Initiated PowerManagement (DIPM) Environmen...
Page 101 - Backup and recovery; Restore; Start
7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager so...
Page 102 - Creating restore media; Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Media Creation
Creating restore media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure thatyou can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reasonyou cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these di...
Page 103 - Performing a system restore; System Recovery
Performing a system restore Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state.Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recoverypartition (select models only) on the hard drive. NOTE: A system restore ne...
Page 104 - Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive
Restoring using the restore media 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional externaloptical drive, and then restart the computer. – or – Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and th...
Page 105 - Backing up and recovering your information; Using Windows system restore points
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 newsoftware and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis. How completely you are able to recover your system depends on how recent your backup ...
Page 106 - Using Windows Backup and Restore; Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore; When to create restore points
Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines: ● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. ● Allow enough time to complete the backup process. Depending on file sizes, it may take over anhour. To create a backup: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sys...
Page 107 - Create a system restore point; Restore to a previous date and time; System Protection
Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System . 2. In the left pane, click System Protection . 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created a...
Page 108 - 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 109 - 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 111 - 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 112 - Index
Index A AC adapter light 14AC adapter, spare part numbers 26 Action keys 9antenna locations 12removal 80spare part number 23, 27, 81 Antenna Kit, spare part number 23, 27, 81 audio, product description 4audio-in jack 13audio-out jack 13 B base enclosure, spare part number 20, 27 battery removal 37sp...
