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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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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 printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during
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Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................... 1 2 External component identification ..................................................................................... 6 Right side ................................................................................................................................ 6 Left side ........................................................................
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Service door ........................................................................................................... 41 Optical drive .......................................................................................................... 42 Hard drive ............................................................................................................. 44 Memory module ...................................................................................................... 46 WLAN mod
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7 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 93 Computer specifications .......................................................................................................... 93 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications .................................................................................... 95 Hard drive specifications ............................................................................
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1 Product description Category Description Product Name HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC Processors AMD® A10-4600M processor (3.2 GHz/2.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/4 MB L2 cache, DDR3, quad core, 35W) AMD A8-4500M processor (2.8 GHz/1.9 GHz, 1600 MHz/4 MB L2 cache, DDR3, quad core, 35W) AMD A6-4400M processor (3.2 GHz/2.7 GHz, 1600 MHz/1 MB L2 cache, DDR3, dual core, 35W) AMD A4-4300M processor (3.0 GHz/2.5 GHz, 1600 MHz/1 MB L2 cache, DDR3, dual core, 35W) Chipset AMD A70M FCH AMD A68M FCH Graphics Internal
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Category Description Dual graphics: ● AMD Radeon HD 7660G+HD 7670M Dual Graphics for computer models equipped with an AMD A10-4600M APU and AMD Radeon HD 7670M graphics card ● AMD Radeon HD 7640G+HD 7670M Dual Graphics for computer models equipped with an AMD A8-4500M APU and AMD Radeon HD 7670M graphics card ● AMD Radeon HD 7520G+HD 7670M Dual Graphics for computer models equipped with an AMD A6-4400M APU and AMD Radeon HD 7670M graphics card (no support for 1 DIMM memory) Display Panel 39.6 c
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Category Description Optical drive Fixed Customer-accessible SATA 12.7 mm tray load Supports Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive Supports DVD±RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive Supports zero-power optical drive Webcam HP TrueVision HD (1280x720 by 24 frames per second), fixed angle (no tilt), with activity light and single digital microphone Audio High-definition audio supports: Microsoft® Premium requirements with HP Altec Lansing speakers (2) Supports Dolby Advanced Audio
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Category Description ● Ports Audio-in (digital microphone) ● Audio-out (stereo headphone) ● RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) ● USB 3.0 ports (two on left side) ● USB 2.0 port (right side) ● VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting: ◦ 1920x1200 external resolution @ 60 Hz ◦ Hot plug/unplug with auto-detect for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video ● High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) version 1.4 supporting up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz ● AC Smart Pin adapter Keyboard/p
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Category Description Operating system Preinstalled: ● Windows 8® Professional (64 bit) ● Windows 8 Standard (64 bit) ● Ubuntu Linux ● FreeDOS 1.0 Serviceability End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Battery (system) ● Hard drive ● Keyboard ● Memory modules (2) ● Optical drive ● WLAN module ENWW 5
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2 External component identification Right side Component Description (1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes to an optical disc. ● (2) Optical drive light Green or Amber: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. (3) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray. ● (4) Power light White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep/Suspend state, which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts off power to the display and
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Component Description (8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (9) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. ENWW Right side 7
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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 normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- definition television, or any compatible digital or audio device. (4) RJ-45 (networ
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Component Description (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. (8) Digital Media slot Supports the following digi
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Display Component Description (1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs). (2) Internal microphone (1) Records sound. (3) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video conferences and online chat by means of streaming video. To use the webcam, from the Start screen type c, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. (4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. *The antennas are n
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Top 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 items on the screen. (4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (5) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. ENWW Top 11
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Lights Component Description ● (1) Power light White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep/Suspend state, which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts off power to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount of power. (2) Caps lock light White: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters. ● (3) Mute light Amber: Computer sound is off
