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 ona hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining o...
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 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors: Intel Core i5-2450M processor (2.5 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.1 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache),Dual 35 W Intel Core i3-2350M processor (2.3 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) Dual 35 W Intel Core i3-...
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. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Action keys Execute frequently used system func...
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 components
Display assembly components 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 (5...
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 ODD. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive. Hard drive NOTE: If your replacement hard drive was shipped without an operating system installed, you will need to inst...
Page 46 - Replacing the hard drive
4. Remove the 4 PM 3.0 x 3.5 screws (4) , and then remove the bracket (5) from the hard drive. Replacing the hard drive Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive. Installing a hard drive with an operating system If your hard drive shipped with an operating system (image) instal...
Page 47 - Memory module
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) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are disc...
Page 50 - 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 Atheros HB125 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter (select models only) 675794-001 Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0+H...
Page 56 - Top cover
Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad. Description Spare part number Ruby Red 681823-001 Sparkling Black 681825-001 Winter Blue 681824-001 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 59 - 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 60 - 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 button board
TouchPad button board Description Spare part number TouchPad button board (includes cable) 683548-001 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 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 65 - Display assembly
Display assembly Description Spare part number Display back cover: ● Ruby Red 681802-001 ● Sparkling Black 681804-001 ● Winter Blue 681803-001 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 71 - Optical drive cable
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 72 - USB board
9. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 48 ). 10. Remove the system board (see System board on page 66 ). Remove the optical drive cable: 1. Release the optical drive cable from the clips built into the base enclosure. 2. Release the optical drive connector from the base enclosure by prying t...
Page 73 - Power connector
8. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 44 ). 9. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 48 ). 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 74 - System board
8. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 44 ). 9. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 48 ). Remove the power connector cable: 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 insta...
Page 77 - 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 78 - 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 680549-001 Heat sink for use only with computer models equipped with Discrete vi...
Page 81 - 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 82 - 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 84 - 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 86 - 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 107g max 107g max 107g max 107g max 107g max Interface type SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 300 MB/sec 300 MB/sec 300 MB/se...
Page 88 - 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 89 - 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 andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). SetupUtility includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup seq...
Page 91 - 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 regardinginstalling and troubleshooting the f...
Page 93 - 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. Creating backups 1. Use HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media immediately after you set up the workingcomputer. 2....
Page 94 - 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 95 - 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 96 - 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 88 . 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 97 - 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 99 - 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 100 - 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 102 - 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 103 - Index
Index A AC adapter light 11spare part numbers 20 action keys, identifying 7antenna locations 5removal 63spare part number 18, 57 audio, product description 2audio-in (microphone) jack identifying 10 audio-out (headphone) jack identifying 10 B backups 85base enclosure, spare part number 16 battery re...
