HP Pavilion Dv6100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

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Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
Restoring to a Previous Date and Time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), 
when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > 
System.
2. In the left pane, click System protection.
3. Click the System Protection tab.
4. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next.
The System Restore window opens.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Creating Recovery Discs
Recovery Manager creates a set of recovery CDs or DVDs for the 
computer. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and 
software programs to factory settings, in case of system failure or 
instability.
✎Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The 
software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
■You will need high quality CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R discs 
(purchased separately).
✎Formatted DVD ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer 
discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.
■The computer must be connected to AC power during this 
process.
■Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer.
■Number each disc before inserting it into the computer 
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■If necessary, you can exit the program before you have 
finished creating the recovery discs. The next time you open 
Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc 
creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > 
Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
2. Click Advanced Options.
✎If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be 
prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next 
step.
3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally 
erased or is damaged, Recovery Manager allows you to reinstall 
it.
✎Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled 
from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded 
from the manufacturers Web site.
✎Before reinstalling the program, be sure it is fully uninstalled.
Recovery Manager replaces corrupted system files and reinstalls 
deleted system files within the program.
■In most cases, if the program you are reinstalling is still on 
your computer, the reinstallation process does not affect your 
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■In all cases, if a program has been deleted from your 
computer, the reinstallation process reinstalls the program or 
utility to the factory image but cannot restore your personal 
settings.
Reinstalling Preinstalled Programs and 
Drivers
1. Remove the program or driver:
✎In some cases, drivers are not listed in the Programs and 
Features list. If the driver is not listed, it does not need to be 
removed.
a. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a 
program.
b. Right-click the program or driver you want to remove, and 
then click Uninstall.
2. Reinstall the program or driver:
a. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > 
Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
b. Click Advanced Options.
c. Click either Software program re-installation or 
Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next.
d. Follow the on-screen instructions.
e. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation 
instructions on the screen.
3. Restart the computer if prompted. 
						

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Performing a Recovery
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the 
system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery 
Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a 
dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.
✎Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System 
Restore and driver rollback capabilities. If you have not already 
tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
✎Recovery Manager only recovers software that was preinstalled 
at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must 
be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or 
downloaded from the manufacturers Web site.
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs:
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart 
the computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering from the Partition on the Hard 
Drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive 
from either the Start button or 
f11.
To restore the system from the partition, follow these steps:
1. Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
❏Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > 
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❏Restart the computer and press f11 while the “Press  
for recovery” message is displayed on the screen. Then 
select Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
2. Click Advanced Options.
3. Click System recovery, and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Deleting the Recovery Partition on the Hard 
Drive
The Recovery Manager Advanced Options menu provides the 
option of deleting the recovery partition, which will increase 
space on the hard drive. Delete the recovery partition only if you 
have already created recovery discs.
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CAUTION: After you create the recovery discs, you can increase space 
on the hard drive by deleting the recovery partition. However, doing this 
is not recommended. If you delete this partition, you will lose any 
information that is on the partition, including Recovery Manager 
software. Thereafter, you must use the recovery discs to access Recovery 
Manager software.
To delete the recovery partition:
1. If you have not already created recovery discs, create them 
now.
2. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > 
Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens.
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. Click Remove recovery partition, and then click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 
						

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Updating Reinstalled Software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to 
update all reinstalled software.
To access update links for the operating system and other 
software provided on your computer:
»Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by 
the software manufacturer. Some programs include an update 
feature you can access from a Help button or menu within the 
program. 
						

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Display Component Recycling
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WAR N I N G:  The backlight contains mercury. Caution should be 
exercised when removing and handling the backlight to avoid 
damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury.
ÄCAUTION: The procedures in this appendix can result in damage to 
display components. The only components intended for recycling 
purposes are the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and the backlight. 
Careful handling should be exercised when removing these 
components.
✎Materials Disposal
This HP product contains mercury in the display assembly 
backlight and may require special handling at end-of-life.
Disposal of mercury may be regulated because of environmental 
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact 
your local authorities or visit the Electronic Industries Alliance 
(EIA) at 
http://www.eiae.org. 
						

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This appendix provides disassembly instructions for the display 
assembly. The display assembly must be disassembled to gain 
access to the backlight 1 and the LCD panel2.
✎Disassembly procedures differ from one display assembly to 
another. The procedures provided in this appendix are general 
disassembly instructions. Specific details, such as screw sizes, 
quantities, and locations, and component shapes and sizes, can 
vary from one computer model to another.
Refer to Section 5.14, “Display Assembly,” for display assembly 
disassembly steps. 
						

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Perform the following steps to disassemble the display assembly:
1. Remove all screw covers 1 and screws 2 that secure the 
display bezel to the display assembly.
Removing the Display Bezel Screw Covers and Screws 
						

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2. Lift up and out on the left and right inside edges 1 and the 
top and bottom inside edges 2 of the display bezel until 
the bezel disengages from the display assembly.
3. Remove the display bezel 3.
Removing the Display Bezel