HP Pavilion Dv6500 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

							Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)Battery light●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level or a critical
battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Wireless switchTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
wireless connection.
NOTE:To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
network must already be set up.
(5)Wireless light●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN
device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
●Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(6)Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from a remote control device, such as the
HP Remote Control.
(7)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8)Audio-out (headphone) jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
(9)Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack (select models
only)Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
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							Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
(2)S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture
card.
(3)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)Expansion port 3Connects the computer to an optional docking device or
expansion product.
NOTE:The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(5)RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
NOTE:On select computer models, the network jack
provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality.
(6)RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable.
(7)HDMI port (select models only)Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high-
definition television, set-top box, DVD player, or any
compatible digital or audio device.
(8)USB ports (1 or 2, depending on computer model)Connect optional USB devices.
(9)1394 port (select models only)Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
a camcorder.
(10)Digital Media Slot light (select models only)On: A digital card is being accessed.
(11)Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
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							ItemComponentFunction
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
Right-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)ExpressCard slotSupports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
(2)Optical driveReads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
(3)Optical drive lightBlinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(4)USB port (select models only)Connects an optional USB device.
(5)Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Rear component
ComponentDescription
Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: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.
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							Bottom components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(2)Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
(3)Vents (5)Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: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.
(4)Memory/WLAN module compartmentContains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot,
and the RTC battery.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system, replace
the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized
for use in the computer by the governmental agency that
regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you
replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore computer functionality, and
then contact technical support through Help and Support.
(5)Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
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Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
located on the bottom of the computer.
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							Computer major components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1) Display assemblies 
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							ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models equipped
with a camera (includes camera, microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)446481-001
 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models not
equipped with a camera (includes microphones and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)446482-001
 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with Best Buy computer models
equipped with a camera, microphones, and a fingerprint reader (includes camera,
microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)455311–001
 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with Best Buy computer models
equipped with a camera (includes camera, microphones, and WLAN transceivers and
antenna cables)455312-001
 NOTE:See Display assembly components on page 25 for more information on display assembly spare part numbers.
(2)
Switch cover (includes LED board and cable)446512-001
(3)Power button board (includes power button board cable)431437-001
(4)Keyboards
 For use with HP Pavilion dv6500, dv6600, and dv6700 Entertainment PC computer models:
 
●Belgium441427-A41
 ●The Czech Republic441427-221
 ●Denmark441427-081
 ●Finland, Norway, and Sweden441427-DH1
 ●France441427-051
 ●French Canada441427-121
 ●Germany441427-041
 ●Greece441427-151
 ●Israel441427-BB1
 ●Italy441427-061
 ●Japan441427-291
 ●Latin America441426-161
 ●South Korea441427-AD1
 ●The Netherlands and Europe441427-B31
 ●Portugal441427-131
 ●Russia441427-251
 ●Saudi Arabia441427-171
 ●Spain441427-071
 ●Switzerland441427-111
 ●Taiwan441427-AB1
 ●Thailand441427-281
 
●Turkey441427-141
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							ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 ●The United Kingdom441427-031
 ●The United States441427-001
 For use only with Best Buy computer models:
 
●Finland, Norway, and Sweden443689-DH1 and
452636-DH1
 ●French Canada443689-121 and
452636-121
 ●The Netherlands and Europe443689-B31 and
452636-B31
 ●Italy443689-061 and
452636-061
 ●Germany443698–041
 ●Russia443689–251
 ●Thailand443689–281
 ●Japan443689–291
 ●Belgium443689–A41
 ●Taiwan443689–AB1
 ●South Korea443689–AD1
 ●Portugal443689-131 and
452636-131
 ●Saudi Arabia443689-171 and
452636-171
 ●Spain443689-071 and
452636-071
 ●Turkey443689-141 and
452636-141
 ●The United Kingdom443689-031 and
452636-031
 ●The United States441426-001 and
452636-001
(5)Top covers (include TouchPad and cable)
 
For use only in computer models with Intel processors: 
 ●Equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes fingerprint reader board and cable)446509-001
 ●Not equipped with a fingerprint reader446508-001
 ●Only with Best Buy computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes
fingerprint reader board and cable)452635-001
 ●Only with Best Buy models not equipped with a fingerprint reader452634-001
 ●
Fingerprint reader board (not illustrated; includes fingerprint reader board cable)446511-001
  For use only in computer models with AMD processors:  
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							ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 ●In full-featured models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad, TouchPad
cable, fingerprint reader board, and fingerprint reader board cable)449942-001
 ●In defeatured models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad, TouchPad
cable, fingerprint reader board, and fingerprint reader board cable)451408-001
 ●Only with Best Buy computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes
TouchPad and cable and fingerprint reader board and cable)458603–001
 ●
Fingerprint reader board (not illustrated; includes fingerprint reader board cable)449944-001
(6)Speaker assembly431447-001
(7)Top cover trim 
 For use only in full-featured models431421-001
 For use only in defeatured models431420-001
(8)Fan/heat sink assemblies (include thermal material)
 
For use only in computer models with Intel processors: 
 ●Equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory434986-001 and
450933-001
 ●Equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory446521-001
 For use only in computer models with AMD processors: 
 ●Equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory449960-001
 ●Equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory451860-001
 Plastics Kit (see Plastics Kit on page 27 for more Plastics Kit component information):438368-001
(9a)ExpressCard slot bezel
(9b)Hard drive cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)
(9c)Memory/WLAN module compartment cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)
 HDMI port cover (not illustrated)
(10)
ExpressCard assembly431439-001
(11)Processors
 
Intel Core 2 Duo processors: 
 ●2.20-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)453771-001
 ●2.00-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)455515-001
 ●1.86-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)453773–001
 ●1.50-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB)453772-001
 Intel Core Duo processors: 
 ●T7300 2.0-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)446478-001
 ●T7100 1.8-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)446479-001
 ●T5250 1.5-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB)453033-001
 
●T2330 1.6-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 455944–001
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							ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 ●T2310 1.46-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)455943–001
 Intel Celeron processor: 
 ●M530 1.73-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)457315–001
 AMD processors: 
 ●Turion MK-38 (2.2-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache)449904-001
 ●Turion TL-66 (2.3 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450804-001
 ●Turion TL-60 (2.0 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450803-001
 ●Turion TL-58 (1.9 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450802-001
 ●Turion TL-56 (1.8 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450801-001
 ●Athlon TK-53 (1.7-GHz. 512-MB L2 cache)451013-001
 Processor bracket (not illustrated) 
 For use with 7.9 processors450370-001
 For use with 8.1 processors450371-001
(12)System boards (include modem cable and thermal material)
 
For use only with computer models with Intel processors: 
 ●Equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory (includes 128 MB of discrete
graphics subsystem memory)446476-001
 ●In full-featured models equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory446477-001
 ●In defeatured models equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory453769–001
 For use only with computer models with AMD processors: 
 ●In full-featured models equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory449902-001
 ●In full-featured models equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory449903-001
(13)Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable)412766-002
(14)USB/power connector boards (include USB/power connector board cable)
 
For use only with computer models using 90-W AC adapters446524-001
 For use only with computer models using 65-W AC adapters449454-001
(15)Audio board (includes infrared lens and audio board cable) 
 For use with full-featured models446523-001
 For use with defeatured models449967-001
(16)Base enclosures (include wireless on/off switch)
 
For use only with full-featured computer models that use discrete graphics subsystem memory446513-001
 For use only with full-featured computer models with Intel processors that use UMA graphics
subsystem memory448342-001
  For use only with defeatured computer models with AMD processors 454172-001
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