HP Pavilion Dv6900 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...

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...

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...

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...

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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.
Serial number location 17 

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...

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...

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...

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...