HP G72 User Manual

3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it forward, and remove the cover (3). The hard
drive cover is included in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001.
4. Remove the four Phillils PM2.5x5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer. Use
the mylar tabs (2) to lift up the hard drive. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board
(3) and lift the hard drive out (4) of the hard drive bay.
5. To replace the hard drive bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the
hard drive bracket to the hard drive
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HP G72 Specifications

General

Display Size	17.3 inches
Resolution	1600 x 900
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Operating System	Windows 7
Weight	6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Networking	10/100 Ethernet
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA
RAM	Up to 8 GB DDR3