HP Pavilion Dv6100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

Removal and Replacement Procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 5–15
5.7 RTC Battery
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3).
2. Remove the memory module compartment cover
(Section 5.6).
3. Disconnect the RTC battery cable 1 from the system board.
4. Remove the RTC battery 2.
✎The RTC battery is secured to the computer by 2-sided tape. 
All replacement RTC battery spare part kits include 2-sided 
tape.
Removing the RTC Battery
Reverse the above procedure to install the RTC...

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5.8 Mini Card Module
Mini Card Module Spare Part Number Information
802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use only with 
computer models using Intel processors in the MOW1 
countries or regions listed below:407674-001
Antigua & 
Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
BruneiCanada
Chile
Dominican 
Republic
Guam
Guatemala
Hong KongPanama
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Mexico
New ZealandParaguay
Saudi Arabia
Ta i w a n
The United States...

Removal and Replacement Procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 5–17802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use only with 
computer models using Intel processors in the ROW 
countries or regions listed below:407674-003
China
Ecuador
HaitiHonduras
Pakistan
Pe r uQatar
South KoreaUruguay
Venezuela
802.11b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use in Costa Rica, 
Israel, Kuwait, Thailand, UAE, Ukraine407674-004
802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use only with 
computer models using Intel processors in...

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802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use only with 
computer models using AMD processors in the ROW 
countries or regions listed below:407160-002
China
Ecuador
HaitiHonduras
Pakistan
Pe r uQatar
South KoreaUruguay
Venezuela
802.11b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use with all 
computer models in the MOW countries or regions listed 
below:407159-001
Antigua & 
Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados...

Removal and Replacement Procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 5–19
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Remove the memory module compartment cover
(Section 5.6).
802.11b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use with all 
computer models in the ROW countries or regions listed 
below:407159-002
China
Ecuador
HaitiHonduras
Pakistan
Pe r uQatar
South KoreaUruguay
Venezuela
802.11b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use only with 
computer models using Intel processors in Japan407159-291
Mini Card...

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Removal and Replacement Procedures
3. Make note of which wireless antenna cable is attached to 
which antenna clip on the Mini Card module before 
disconnecting the cables, Then disconnect the cables 1 from 
the module.
4. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws 2 that secure the 
Mini Card module to the computer. (The edge of the module 
opposite the socket rises away from the computer).
5. Remove the module 3 by pulling it away from the socket at 
an angle.
✎Mini...

Removal and Replacement Procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 5–21
5.9 Optical Drive
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw 1 that secures the 
optical drive to the computer.
3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip 2, into the media tray 
release hole. (The optical drive media tray releases from the 
optical drive.)
4. Use the media tray frame to slide the optical drive 3 out of 
the computer.
5. Remove the optical drive.
Removing the Optical...

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Removal and Replacement Procedures
6. Position the optical drive with the optical drive bracket 
toward you.
7. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure 
the optical drive bracket to the optical drive.
8. Remove the optical drive 2.
Removing the Optical Drive Bracket
Reverse the above procedure to reassemble and install the 
optical drive. 

Removal and Replacement Procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 5–23
5.10 Switch Cover
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Close the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down with the front panel 
toward you.
4. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure 
the switch cover to the computer.
Removing the Switch Cover Screws
Switch Cover Spare Part Number Information
For use with full-featured computer models
For use with defeatured computer models431423-001
431422-001 

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Removal and Replacement Procedures
5. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you.
6. Open the computer as far as possible.
7. Lift the rear edge of the switch cover and swing it forward 
until it rests on the keyboard.
Releasing the Switch Cover