HP Pavilion Dv6100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

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Product Description
Ta b l e  1 - 5
Top Components, Part 1
Item Component Function
1 Integrated camera 
(select models only)Records video and captures still photos.
2 Internal microphones 
(2, select models only)Record sound.
✎A microphone icon next to each 
microphone opening indicates that 
the computer has internal 
microphones.
3 Speakers (2) Produce sound.
4 Power button When the computer is
■Off, press to turn on the computer.
■On, press to enter hibernation.
■In...

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Maintenance and Service Guide 1–15
The computer top components are shown below and described in 
Table 1-6.
Top Components, Part 2 

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Ta b l e  1 - 6
Top Components, Part 2
Item Component Function
1 Media button If QuickPlay is not installed and the 
computer is
■On, opens the music program or Media 
menu, which allows you to select a 
multimedia program.
■Off, does not function.
■In standby, resumes from standby into 
Windows.
If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is
■On, opens the music program or Media 
menu, which allows you to select a 
multimedia program.
■Off, opens the...

Product Description
Maintenance and Service Guide 1–173 Previous/rewind 
buttonWhen a disc is playing in the optical drive:
■Plays the previous track or chapter, 
when pressed once.
■Rewinds when pressed with the fn key.
4 Play/pause button When a disc is in the optical drive and is
■Not playing, plays the disc.
■Playing, pauses the disc.
5 Next/fast forward 
buttonWhen a disc is playing in the optical drive:
■Play the next track or chapter, when 
pressed once.
■Fast forwards when pressed with the...

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Product Description
The computer TouchPad components are shown below and 
described in Table 1-7.
To u ch Pa d  Co m p o n e n t s
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Touchpad Components
Item Component Function
1 TouchPad light Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
2 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates 
items on the screen.
3 Left and right 
TouchPad buttonsFunction like the left and right buttons on an 
external mouse.
4 TouchPad on/off...

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Maintenance and Service Guide 1–19
The external components on the bottom of the computer 
are shown below and described in Table 1-8.
Bottom Components
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Bottom Components
Item Component Function
1 Battery bay Holds the battery.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the 
battery bay.
3 Optical drive Reads an optical disc. 

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4 Memory module 
compartmentContains the memory module slots, the 
Mini Card slot, and the RTC battery.
5 Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal 
components.
✎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.
6 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
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Bottom Components 
(Continued)
Item Component Function 

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Maintenance and Service Guide 1–21
1. 5 D e s i g n  o v e r v i e w
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features 
of the computer. Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog,” 
to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, “Removal and 
Replacement Procedures,” for disassembly steps.
The system board provides the following device connections:
■AMD Turion and Mobile AMD Sempron processors
■Audio
■Display
■ExpressCard
■Fan
■Hard drive
■Intel Core Duo and...

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Troubleshooting
ÅWAR N I N G:  Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair 
this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed 
to allow only subassembly-/module-level repair. Because of the 
complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt 
to make repairs at the component level or modifications to any printed 
wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any 
indication of component replacement or...

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Troubleshooting
1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in 
Windows, and then press 
f10 while the prompt, “Press  
to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the 
screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > 
Language, and then press 
enter.
3. Press 
f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select a language, and 
then press 
enter to select a language.
4. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected 
is...