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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PCMaintenance and Service GuideMeijer.com

Category Description Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processorComputer modelsequipped with anIntel processor AMD V160 2.40-GHz processor (512-KBL2

b.Disconnect the webcam/microphone module (2) from the webcam/microphone module.c. Remove the webcam/microphone module. The webcam/microphone module i

8.If it is necessary to replace the display panel:a. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws that secure the display panel to thedisplay enclosure.b

c.Release the adhesive strip (1) that secures the display panel cable to the display panel, andthen disconnect the display panel cable (2) from the di

b.Remove the display hinges (2). The display hinges include the display hinges and bracketsand are available using spare part number 640207-001.10. If

c.Remove the wireless antenna cables and transceivers (3). The wireless antenna cables andtransceivers are available in the Antenna Kit, spare part nu

5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and SystemDiagnosticsUsing Setup UtilitySetup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all

Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityTo navigate and select in Setup Utility, follow these steps:1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then pres

Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityNOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.To return all settings in Setup Utility to the

Determining the BIOS versionTo determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installedon the computer, you

BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after thedownload is complete. If no instructions are disp

Category Description Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processorComputer modelsequipped with anIntel processor Switchable discrete graphics:●ATI Mob

6 SpecificationsComputer specifications Metric U.S.DimensionsDepth 26.8 cm 10.6 inWidth 41.2 cm 16.2 inHeight 3.1 to 3.7 cm 1.2 to 1.5 inWeight 2.97 k

17.3-inch display specifications Metric U.S.DimensionsHeight 21.7 cm 8.54 inWidth 38.4 cm 15.12 inDiagonal 43.9 cm 17.29 inNumber of colors Up to 16.8

Hard drive specifications 750-GB* 640-GB* 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB*DimensionsHeight 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 and 7.0mm7.0 mmLength 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100

7 Backup and recoveryYour computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and restore it if ever

Creating restore mediaHP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure thatyou can restore your compu

Performing a system restoreRecovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state.Recovery Manager works

Restoring using the restore media1. If possible, back up all personal files.2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer

Backing up and recovering your informationIt is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add newsoftware

Using Windows Backup and RestoreGuidelines:●Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.●Allow enough time

Create a system restore point1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.2. In the left pane, click System Protection.3. Cl

Category Description Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processorComputer modelsequipped with anIntel processorHard drives Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) h

8 Power cord set requirementsThe wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to120 volts AC, or from

Requirements for specific countries and regionsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberAustralia EANSW 1Austria OVE 1Belgium CEBC 1Cana

9 RecyclingBatteryWhen a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in generalhousehold waste. Follow the local law

Perform the following steps:1. Remove all screw covers (1) and screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly.2. Lift up and out on

4.Disconnect all display panel cables (1) from the display inverter and remove the inverter 2.5. Remove all screws (1) that secure the display panel a

10.Remove the display panel frame (2) from the display panel.11. Remove the screws (1) that secure the backlight cover to the display panel.12. Lift t

17.Remove the backlight frame from the display panel.WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and handling thebacklight

22.Release the tape (4) that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel.23.Remove the LCD panel.24. Recycle the LCD panel and backlight.Display11

IndexAAC adapter light 15AC adapter, spare part numbers29, 30Action keys 10antennalocations 13removal 95spare part number 26, 33, 96Antenna Kit, spare

external monitor port 14Ffanremoval 79spare part number 23, 33, 79feetlocations 43spare part number 23, 33, 43fn key 10front component 14Ggraphics, pr

Category Description Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processorComputer modelsequipped with anIntel processor Support for the following WLAN format

power cordrequirements for all countries112requirements for specificcountries and regions 113set requirements 112spare part numbers 29, 30power light

Category Description Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processorComputer modelsequipped with anIntel processorPorts●3-pin AC power●Audio-in (mono mic

Category Description Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processorComputer modelsequipped with anIntel processor Preinstalled:●Windows 7 Home Basic (6

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TopButtonComponent DescriptionPower button●When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer.●When the computer is on, press the butto

KeysItem Component Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key.(2) fn key Displays system informatio

LightsItem 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

© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Athlon,Phenom, Sempron, Turion, andcombinations thereof, are tradema

TouchPadItem Component Description(1) TouchPad light●Amber: The TouchPad is off.●On: The TouchPad is on.(2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad

DisplayItem Component Description(1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate withWLANs.(2) Webcam light On: The webcam is

FrontComponent DescriptionSpeakers (2) Produce sound.Left sideItem Component Description(1) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or

Item Component Description(8) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card●Secure Digital High Capa

BottomItem Component Description(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.(3) Vents (4) En

3 Illustrated parts catalogService tagWhen ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modeldescription provided

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Item Component Spare part number(1) 17.3-in, high definition (HD), light-emitting diode (LED), BrightView display assembly (includeswebcam, two microp

Item Component Spare part number For use in the United States 640208-001 Keyboard in silver finish For use in Belgium 647630-A41 For use in Canada

Item Component Spare part number(4) Power button board (includes cable) 640212-001(5) TouchPad LED board (includes cable) 640213-001(6) TouchPad butto

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do notplace the device directly on your

Item Component Spare part number For use only with computer models equipped with an HM55 chipset and a graphicssubsystem with UMA video memory636370-

Item Component Spare part number Intel Core i7-2620M 2.70-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.40-GHz) processor (4.0-MBL3 cache, dual core, 35 W)631252-001 Intel

Item Component Spare part number 640-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with computer models equipped with anAMD processor644350-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit

Cable KitItem Component Spare part number Cable Kit, includes: 640206-001(1) TouchPad cable(2) Hard drive connector cable(3) Optical drive cableCable

Display assembly subcomponentsItem Component Spare part number(1) Display bezel 640204-001(2) Display hinge covers (2) 643698-001(3) Webcam/microphone

Item Component Spare part number(8) Display enclosure: In butter gold finish 640197-001 In charcoal gray finish 640200-001 In luminous rose finish

Mass storage devicesItem Component Spare part number(1) Hard drive (2.5-in, 7.0-mm, SATA, does not include hard drive connector cable, isolators, or M

Item Component Spare part number Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 639449-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Doubl

Sequential part number listingSpare part number Description490371-001 Power cord for use with all computer models in North America (3-pin, black, 1.83

Spare part number Description616333-001 AMD V140 2.30-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache, 1066-MHz 3.2-GT/sec, single core, 25 W;includes replacement ther

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Spare part number Description635496-001 AMD Phenom II N970 2.20-GHz processor (2.0-MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz, 3.6GT/sec,quad core, 35 W; includes replacem

Spare part number Description638856-001 System board for use only with computer models equipped with an AMD processor and agraphics subsystem with UMA

Spare part number Description640208-131 Keyboard in black finish for use in Portugal (includes keyboard cable)640208-141 Keyboard in black finish for

Spare part number Description640226-001 17.3-in, HD, LED, BrightView display assembly in charcoal gray finish (includes webcam, twomicrophones, and wi

Spare part number Description647630-001 Keyboard in silver finish for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable)647630-031 Keyboard in silver

4 Removal and replacementproceduresPreliminary replacement requirementsTools requiredYou will need the following tools to complete the removal and rep

Drive handlingCAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage tothe computer, damage to a drive, or loss of i

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internalcomponents, observe these precautions:Keep components in their

Packaging and transporting guidelinesFollow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:●To avoid hand contact, transport pro

Equipment guidelinesGrounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.●When seated, wear a wrist strap c

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Component replacement proceduresThis chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.There are as many as 51 screws that must be removed, replaced

Computer feetThe computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Feet Kit, sparepart number 639455-001. There are 4

BatteryDescription Spare part number6-cell, 55-Whr, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 593554-0016-cell, 47-Whr, 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery 593553-001Before disassemb

Optical driveNOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket.Description Spare part numberBlu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW S

5.Remove the optical drive (2) by sliding it out of the optical drive bay.6. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the opt

Hard driveNOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive connector cable, isolators, orMylar shield. The hard drive connector cab

2.Lift the front edge of the hard drive (2) until it rests at an angle.3. Remove the hard drive.4. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive connec

RTC batteryDescription Spare part numberRTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape) 637193-001Before removing the RTC battery, follow these ste

Memory moduleDescription Spare part number4-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621569-0012-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621565-0011-GB (DDR3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 6

WLAN moduleDescription Spare part numberFor use on all computer models:Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter(BT3

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Remove the WLAN module:1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module.NOTE: The 1/black WLAN antenna cable is connect

KeyboardNOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable.Description Spare part number Description Spare part numberKeyboard in black finis

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 44).5. Remove the service cover (see Optical drive on page 45).Remove the keyboard:1. Remove the Phillips PM

4.Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard screw hole, and then press on the backof the keyboard until the keyboard disengages fro

7.Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached, andthen disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the sys

Top coverNOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad and TouchPad cable.Description Spare part numberIn butter gold finish 641401-001In c

3.Remove the 12 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.4. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws (1) in the hard drive

8. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw (1) that secures the top cover to the computer.9. Lift the rear edge of the top cover (2) until the left and ri

Power button boardDescription Spare part numberPower button board (includes cable) 640212-001Before removing the power button board, follow these step

5.Remove the power button board and cable by sliding the board up and to the right at anangle (4).Reverse this procedure to install the power button b

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TouchPad button boardDescription Spare part numberTouchPad button board (includes cable) 640214-001Before removing the TouchPad button board, follow t

5.Lift the rear edge of the TouchPad button board (6) until it is released from the clips built into thetop cover.6. Remove the TouchPad button board

Remove the TouchPad LED board and cable:1. Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.2.Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the Touc

Bluetooth moduleNOTE: This section applies only to computer models equipped with an Intel processor.Description Spare part numberBluetooth moduleNOTE:

2.Release the clips (2) built into the base enclosure that secure the Bluetooth module, and thenremove the module (3) from the clips.3.If it is necess

Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module and cable.SpeakersDescription Spare part numberSpeaker Kit (includes left and right speakers an

Reverse this procedure to install the speakers.LED boardDescription Spare part numberLED board 640215-001Before removing the LED board, follow these s

4.Remove the LED board and cable by sliding the board (5) up and to the right at an angle.Reverse this procedure to install the LED board and cable.Co

USB boardDescription Spare part numberUSB board (includes cable) 640211-001Before removing the USB board, follow these steps:1. Shut down the computer

3.Remove the USB board (4) and cable.Reverse this procedure to install the USB board.Power connector cableDescription Spare part numberPower connector

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Remove the power connector cable:1. Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board.2. Release the power connector cable (2) from the c

System boardNOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Replacementthermal material is also available in the Thermal

●Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 53)●Top cover (see Top cover on page 57)When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are rem

4.Release the ZIF connector to which the USB board cable is attached, and then disconnect the USBcable (2) from the system board.5. Lift the right sid

6.Remove the system board (2) by sliding it up and to the right at an angle.NOTE: System boards for use with computer models equipped with an AMD proc

Reverse this procedure to install the system board.Optical drive cableNOTE: The optical drive cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 64

2.Release the clips (3) built into the base enclosure that secure the optical drive connector, and thenrelease the connector (4) from the clips.3. Rem

Fan and heat sinkNOTE: The fan and heat sink spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Replacementthermal material is also available in th

●Top cover (see Top cover on page 57)●System board (see System board on page 73)Remove the fan and heat sink:1. Turn the system board upside down, wit

5.Remove the fan and heat sink (4).NOTE: The following illustration shows the fan and heat sink being removed from a computermodel equipped with an AM

1 Product descriptionCategory Description Computer modelsequipped with anAMD processorComputer modelsequipped with anIntel processorProduct Name HP Pa

6.Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.7.Loosen the captive screws (2) that secure the fan and heat sink to the system board. (Computerm

NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink andthe system board components each time the heat sink is rem

NOTE: The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on acomputer model equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics s

9. If it is necessary to replace the fan:a. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the fan to the heat sink.b. Release the two clips

ProcessorNOTE: The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Replacementthermal material is also available in the Thermal Materi

Description Spare part numberIntel Pentium P6200 2.13-GHz processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W) 625831-001Intel Pentium P6300 2.26-GHz processo

2.Lift the processor (3) straight up, and remove it.NOTE: The gold triangle (4) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon embossedon the

Reverse this procedure to install the processor.Display assemblyNOTE: The display assembly spare part kit includes webcam, two microphones, and wirele

Remove the display assembly:1. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the system board.2. Release the wireless antenna cables (2) from the clips

5.If it is necessary to replace the display bezel or any of the display assembly subcomponents:a. Remove the two Mylar screw covers (1) and the two Ph