Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC
Copyright 2008, 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
Safety warning notice
iv Safety warning notice
Table of contents
4 Removal and replacement procedures
Product description
External component identification
5 Setup Utility
Screw listing
Specifications
8 Backup and Recovery
9 Connector pin assignments
10 Power cord set requirements
11 Recycling
Index
with discrete memory
1 Product description
graphics subsystems
2 Chapter 1 Product description
Category
Description
Computer models
Category
4 Chapter 1 Product description
Category
6 Chapter 1 Product description
Category
TouchPad
2 External component identification
Top components
Lights
Top components
10 Chapter 2 External component identification
Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader
12 Chapter 2 External component identification
Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon
fn key
Keys
esc key
Front components
14 Chapter 2 External component identification
Rear component
Rear component
Right-side components
Left-side components
16 Chapter 2 External component identification
Bottom components
Bottom components
Display components
18 Chapter 2 External component identification
Wireless antennas select models only
Service tag
3 Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
Computer major components
22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
Description
Spare part number
Keyboard, Moonlight White includes keyboard cable
24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
Description
Spare part number
Fingerprint reader board select models only
26 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
Bluetooth module
28 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Description
Spare part number
Spare part number
30 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
400 GB, 5400 rpm
511878-001
500 GB, 5400 rpm
Display assembly components
AntiGlare display assembly spare parts
BrightView display assembly spare parts
32 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
DIsplay enclosure, Espresso Black includes wireless antenna transceivers and
Plastics Kit
34 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Cable Kit
Cable Kit
Miscellaneous parts
36 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Sequential part number listing
Sequential part number listing
38 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Spare part
Description
number
Sequential part number listing
Spare part
Description
number
40 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Spare part
Description
number
160 GB, 5400 rpm hard drive includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab
Cable Kit see Cable Kit on page
42 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Plastics Kit see Plastics Kit on page
Sequential part number listing
Spare part
Description
number
44 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Spare part
Description
number
Sequential part number listing
Spare part
Description
number
4 Removal and replacement procedures
Preliminary replacement requirements
Service considerations
Tools required
Cables and connectors
Drive handling
Grounding guidelines
Electrostatic discharge damage
Packaging and transporting guidelines
Workstation guidelines
Equipment guidelines
Unknown user password
Component replacement procedures
Service tag
Computer feet
Component replacement procedures
Battery
Webcam/microphone module
on page
Reverse this procedure to install the webcam/microphone module
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4. Release the display bezel top edge 3 from the display enclosure
7. Remove the webcam/microphone module
Optical drive
8. Remove the optical drive bracket
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive
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Memory module
5. Remove the module 2 by pulling it away from the slot at an angle
Reverse this procedure to install a memory module
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TV tuner module
RTC battery
Hard drive
6. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay
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5. Disconnect the hard drive cable 3 from the system board
1 Hard drive connector cable 2 Four rubber isolators
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive
Component replacement procedures
4 Left and right hard drive bracket rails with mylar cover tabs
WLAN module
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Spare part number
Component replacement procedures
Description
Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps
Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module
Component replacement procedures
Switch cover and keyboard
Component replacement procedures
2. Remove the following screws
3. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you
4. Open the computer as far as possible
8. Lift the rear edge 1 of the keyboard
6. Move the switch cover back so it rests on the display
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14. Remove the switch cover
Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover and keyboard
Component replacement procedures
11. Remove the keyboard
Power button board
Display assembly
4. Remove the display assembly
9. Disconnect the display logo cable 3 from the display panel cable
Component replacement procedures
b. 2 Four Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws
11. Remove the display inverter cover 2 by lifting it straight up
Component replacement procedures
20. Remove the display hinge brackets
Component replacement procedures
2 Two Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screws
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Component replacement procedures
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly
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c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
Top cover
a. Hard drive see Hard drive on page
NOTE This cable connects to a LIF connector on the system board
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4. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you
5. Disconnect the following cables from the system board
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover
Component replacement procedures
7. Lift the rear edge 1 of the top cover until it rests at an angle
8. Remove the top cover 2 by lifting it straight up
Bluetooth module
Modem module
e. Top cover see Top cover on page
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
Reverse this procedure to install the modem module
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Audio/infrared board
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
a. Hard drive see Hard drive on page
USB board
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
a. Hard drive see Hard drive on page
Power connector cable
e. Top cover see Top cover on page f. USB board see USB board on page
g. System board see System board on page
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
Remove the power connector cable
3. Remove the power connector bracket
4. Remove the power connector cable
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable
c. Switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page
RTC battery see RTC battery on page
WLAN module see Bluetooth module on page
Fan/heat sink assembly see Fan/heat sink assembly on page
4 Power connector cable
Reverse this procedure to install the system board
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1. Disconnect the modem module cable 1 from the modem module
TV tuner module cable
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
a. Hard drive see Hard drive on page
Modem module cable
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
a. Hard drive see Hard drive on page
Fan/heat sink assembly
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
a. Hard drive see Hard drive on page
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5. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly
Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly
Processor
c. Switch cover and keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page
d. Display assembly see Display assembly on page
a. Hard drive see Hard drive on page
2. Lift the processor 2 straight up and remove it
h. Fan/heat sink assembly see Fan/heat sink assembly on page
g. System board see System board on page
5 Setup Utility
Starting the Setup Utility
Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility
Using the Setup Utility
Changing the language of the Setup Utility
Displaying system information
Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility
Exiting the Setup Utility
Setup Utility menus
System Configuration menu
Main menu
Security menu
Diagnostics menu
Setup Utility menus
6 Specifications
Computer specifications
15.6-inch, WXGA BrightView display specifications
15.6-inch, WXGA BrightView display specifications
16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display specifications
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15.6-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications
15.6-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications
16.0-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications
112 Chapter 6 Specifications
Hard drive specifications
Hard drive specifications
Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications
114 Chapter 6 Specifications
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications
System DMA specifications
116 Chapter 6 Specifications
System interrupt specifications
System interrupt specifications
System I/O address specifications
118 Chapter 6 Specifications
I/O address hex
System I/O address specifications
System function shipping configuration
I/O address hex
120 Chapter 6 Specifications
System function shipping configuration
System memory map specifications
System memory map specifications
7 Screw listing
122 Chapter 7 Screw listing
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw
Where used Three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer
124 Chapter 7 Screw listing
Where used
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw
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Phillips PM2.0×14.0 captive screw
Phillips PM2.0×14.0 captive screw
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw
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Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw
Where used Three screws that secure the switch cover to the keyboard
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Where used Five screws that secure the top cover to the computer
Where used One screw that secures the top cover to the computer
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw
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Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw
Phillips PM2.5×5.5 captive screw
Where used
Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw
Where used
Where used Four screws that secure the keyboard to the computer
1 One screw that secures the USB board to the system board
Where used Two screws that secure the switch cover to the keyboard
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Where used One screw that secures the optical drive to the computer
Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw
Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screw
138 Chapter 7 Screw listing
8 Backup and Recovery
Recovering system information
2. Click Advanced Options
Creating recovery discs
3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next
When to back up
Backup suggestions
Using system restore points
Backing up your information
When to create restore points
Create a system restore point
Restore to a previous date and time
1. Select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System
Performing a recovery
Recovering from the recovery discs
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition select models only
Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager. -or
Audio-in microphone
9 Connector pin assignments
1394
Audio-out headphone
Audio-out headphone
External monitor
HDMI
146 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments
RJ-11 modem
RJ-11 modem
RJ-45 network
Universal Serial Bus
148 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments
10 Power cord set requirements
Requirements for all countries or regions
Requirements for specific countries or regions
150 Chapter 10 Power cord set requirements
Display
Battery
11 Recycling
152 Chapter 11 Recycling
Perform the following steps to disassemble the display assembly
3. Remove the display bezel
Display
6. Remove the display panel assembly 2 from the display enclosure
7. Turn the display panel assembly upside down
10. Remove the display panel frame 2 from the display panel
12. Lift the top edge of the backlight cover 2 and swing it outward
13. Remove the backlight cover
14. Turn the display panel right-side up
Display
16. Turn the display panel upside down
17. Remove the backlight frame from the display panel
18. Remove the backlight from the backlight frame
19. Disconnect the display cable 1 from the LCD panel
21. Release the LCD panel 3 from the display rear panel
23. Remove the LCD panel 24. Recycle the LCD panel and backlight
Symbols/Numerics
Index
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J jacks
K keyboard
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