HP 6730b Service Manual

HP Compaq 6735b Notebook PC and
HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide 

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MSG revision history
RevisionPublication dateDescription
ANovember 2009The AC adapter descriptions and part numbers have been updated to 463958-001
for the 65-W HP Smart AC adapter for use in all countries and regions except India
and 577170-001 for the 65-W HP Smart AC adapter for use in India. The information
was updated in the following locations: 
Product description on page 1,
Miscellaneous parts on page 31, and Sequential part number listing on page 32.
B February 2010 The serial connector is not...

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Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer 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 ................................................................................................................ 9
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 9
Top components...

Workstation guidelines ..................................................................... 42
Equipment guidelines ....................................................................... 43
Unknown user password ................................................................................................... 44
Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 45
Service tag...

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. 104
Computer Setup Menus ................................................................................................................... 105
File menu ......................................................................................................................... 105
Security menu...

Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 144
Recovering the hard drive using f11 ................................................................................................. 144
Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) . . . . 145
9  Connector pin assignments...