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, flatsurface. 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 ..................................................................................... 9 Top .........................
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 Fusion E-450 1.65-GHz processor(dual core, 18 W) √ AMD A8-3500M 2.40-GHz processor (1.5-GHz FSB, 4.0-MB L2...
Page 17 - External component identification
Page 18 - Top; Button
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 toinitiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, pressthe button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hiberna...
Page 19 - Keys
Keys Item 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...
Page 20 - 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 21 - 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 22 - Display
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 23 - Left side
Front Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound. Left side Item 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 a...
Page 24 - Right side
Item Component Description (8) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)Memory Card ● MultiMediaCard (9) Drive light Blinking white: the hard drive is b...
Page 26 - Illustrated parts catalog; Service tag
3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modeldescription provided on the service tag. Item Description Function (1) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique toeach product. (2) Part num...
Page 36 - Display assembly subcomponents
Display assembly subcomponents Item Component Spare part number (1) Display bezel 640204-001 (2) Display hinge covers (2) 643698-001 (3) Webcam/microphone module 637197-001 (4) 17.3-in, HD, LED, BrightView display panel 641395-001 (5) Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right display hinges and bra...
Page 38 - Mass storage devices
Mass storage devices Item Component Spare part number (1) Hard drive (2.5-in, 7.0-mm, SATA, does not include hard drive connector cable, isolators, or shield): For use with all computer models: 750-GB, 5400-rpm 644351-001 640-GB, 5400-rpm 637312-001 500-GB, 7200-rpm 644685-001 320-GB, 7200-rpm 64508...
Page 40 - Sequential part number listing
Sequential part number listing Spare part number Description 490371-001 Power cord for use with all computer models in North America (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-021 Power cord for use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor in Europe (3-pin,black, 1.83-m) 490371-031 Power cord f...
Page 49 - Tools required; Service considerations; Plastic parts
4 Removal and replacementprocedures 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 sectio...
Page 50 - 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 53 - 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 flexible strapswith a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ...
Page 54 - Component replacement procedures
Component replacement procedures This chapter 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 57 - Optical drive
Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket. Description Spare part number Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 640210-001 and659878-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 640209-001 and659877-...
Page 59 - Hard drive
Hard drive 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 the Cabl...
Page 61 - 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 62 - Memory module
Memory module Description Spare part number 4-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621569-001 2-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621565-001 1-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 639736-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibe...
Page 63 - WLAN module
WLAN module Description Spare part number For use on all computer models: Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter(BT3.0+HS ready) 600370-001 Ralink 5390GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter 630703-001 Ralink RT3090BC4 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo Ada...
Page 69 - Top cover
Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad and TouchPad cable. Description Spare part number In butter gold finish 641401-001 In charcoal gray finish 641404-001 In luminous rose finish 641403-001 In ocean drive finish 641402-001 In Pacific blue finish 641399-001 In pearl pink...
Page 72 - 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 74 - 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 75 - 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 79 - Speakers
Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module and cable. 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 i...
Page 82 - 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 85 - 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 For use only with computer models equipped with an AMD processor: Equipped...
Page 89 - Optical drive cable
Reverse this procedure to install the system board. Optical drive cable NOTE: The optical drive cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 640206-001. The optical drive cable includes the optical drive connector. Before removing the optical drive cable, follow these steps: 1. Shut down th...
Page 91 - 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: For use only with computer models equi...
Page 101 - Display assembly
Reverse this procedure to install the processor. Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly spare part kit includes webcam, two microphones, and wireless antenna transceivers and cables). Description Spare part number 17.3-in, HD, LED, BrightView display assembly (includes webcam, two microphones, ...
Page 109 - 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). Setup Utilityincludes settings for the types...
Page 111 - 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 112 - Determining the BIOS version; Downloading a BIOS update
Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installedon 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 113 - Using System Diagnostics
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen afterthe download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Windows 7 —Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer . Windows XP —Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start...
Page 114 - Specifications; Computer 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 116 - Hard drive specifications
Hard drive specifications 750-GB* 640-GB* 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 and 7.0mm 7.0 mm Length 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm Width 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm Weight 110 g 98 g 110 g 110 g 110 g Interface type SATA (3 GB/sec) SATA (3 G...
Page 117 - Backup and recovery; 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 118 - 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 reason youcannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these di...
Page 119 - 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 120 - 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 external opticaldrive, and then restart the computer. – or – Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and th...
Page 121 - 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 122 - 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 123 - 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 124 - 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 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC the 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use inthe country or region where the equip...
Page 126 - Recycling; Battery
9 Recycling Battery 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 computer battery disposal. Display WARNING! the backlight contains mercury. Caution must be exercised when removi...
Page 132 - Index
Index A AC adapter light 16AC adapter, spare part numbers 31, 32 Action keys 11antenna locations 14removal 99spare part number 28, 35, 100 Antenna Kit, spare part number 28, 35, 100 audio, product description 5audio-in jack 15audio-out jack 15 B base enclosure, spare part number 25, 35 battery remov...
