HP Pavilion G6 User Manual

Battery
DescriptionSpare part number
6 cell, 2.20 Ah, 47 Wh593553-001
6 cell, 2.55 Ah, 55 Wh593554-001
Before disassembling the computer:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on
the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the...

Service access cover
DescriptionSpare part number
Plastics Kit (contains only the service access cover) 637192-001
Before removing the service access cover, remove the battery (see Battery on page 43)
1.Position the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2.Loosen the two Phillips 4.0×2.0 captive screws (1) that secure the service access cover to the
computer.
3.Remove the service access cover (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the service access cover.
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Hard drive
NOTE:The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. The
hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are also
available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit.
DescriptionSpare part number
Supports the following 9.50 mm, 6.35 cm (2.50 in) SATA hard drives:
750 GB, 5400 rpm644351-001
640 GB, 5400 rpm603785–001
500 GB, 7200 rpm644685-001
320 GB, 5400 rpm645086
Supports the following 7.00 mm, 6.35 cm (2.50 in) SATA hard...

2.Disconnect the hard drive adapter (1). Then remove the hard drive bumpers (2), and the Mylar
cover (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the hard drive.
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Optical drive
NOTE:The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket.
DescriptionSpare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe636380-001
Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 636379-001
Before removing the optical drive:
1.Battery (see 
Battery on page 43)
2.Service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 44)
Remove the optical drive:
1.Remove the Phillips 3.0×2.5 screw (1) that...

6.Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
7.To replace the optical drive bezel, disconnect it from the optical drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.
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WLAN module
DescriptionSpare part
number
Atheros AR9285 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi adapter for use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam,
Puerto Rico, the United States, and the US Virgin Islands580101-001
Atheros AR9285 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi adapter for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra,
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia
and...

3.Remove the WLAN module (4) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a
wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates
wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning
message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical
support through Help and Support.
NOTE:WLAN modules are designed with a...

Memory module
Description Spare part number
4 GB PC3 10600 1333 MHz shared 621569-001
2 GB PC3 10600 MHz 621566–001
2 GB PC3 10600 MHz 621565–001
1 GB PC3 10600 1333 MHz shared 621559-001
1 GB PC3 10600 1333 MHz shared 639736-001
Before removing the memory module, remove the following components:
1.Battery (see 
Battery on page 43)
2.Service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 44)
Remove the memory module:
1.Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release the...

Keyboard
Description Spare part number
See 
Computer major components on page 18 for complete list of available
keyboards. 
Before removing the keyboard, remove the following components:
1.Battery (see 
Battery on page 43)
2.Service access cover (see 
Service access cover on page 44)
Remove the keyboard:
1.Remove the Phillips 5.0×2.5 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer.
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