HP Pavilion Dv7 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Removal and replacement procedures
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3. Remove the assembly 3 from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the modem module cable.
Power connector cable
✎The power connector cable is also available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 516328-001.
Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps: 
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, 
and then shut it down through the...

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2. Remove the power connector cable 3.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
Fan/heat sink
✎The fan/heat sink assembly spare kit includes replacement thermal material.
✎To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-in) clearance on the right side and rear panel of the 
computer. The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is 
designed to...

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e. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-23)
f. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-25)
g. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-34)
h. System board (see “System board” on page 4-37)
i. USB board (see “USB board” on page 4-41)
Remove the fan/heat sink: 
1. Turn the system board upside down, with the expansion port and external monitor port toward you.
2. Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board.
3. In...

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Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly.
Processor 
✎The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. 
Before removing the processor, follow these steps: 
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, 
and then shut it down through the operating system. 
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect...

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Remove the processor: 
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the processor locking screw 1 one-half turn counterclockwise until you 
hear a click. 
2. Lift the processor 2 straight up and remove it. 
✎When you install the processor, the gold triangle 3 on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon 4 
embossed on the processor socket. 
 
Reverse this procedure to install the processor.  

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Setup Utility
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WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP must repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures 
are detailed to allow repair at only the subassembly or module level. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and 
subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or modify any printed wiring board. Improper repairs 
can create a safety hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring...

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Setup Utility
5. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and 
then press 
enter. 
Your change goes into effect immediately.
Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility
Because the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by 
keystroke.
■To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
■To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for...

Setup Utility
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The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts.
✎Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 
Exiting the Setup Utility 
You can exit the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
■To exit the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session: 
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press 
esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow...

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Setup Utility
System Configuration menu 
Diagnostics menu 
Select To do this 
Language Support Change the Setup Utility language.
Button Sound (select models only) Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound.
Virtualization Technology 
(select models only)Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
Processor C6 State (select models only) Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state.
LAN Power Saving (select models only) Enable/disable LAN Power Saving....

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Specifications
Computer specifications 
 Metric U.S.
Dimensions
Width 46.60 cm 18.35 in 
Depth 30.90 cm 12.16 in 
Height (front to back)  3.9 to 4.7 cm  1.53 to 1.85 in 
Weight 
Equipped with optical drive, hard drive, and battery 3.75 kg  8.26 lbs 
Second hard drive adds 0.13 kg 0.28 lbs
Camera adds 0.009 kg 0.02 lbs
Input power 
Operating voltage  18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 
Operating current  3.5 A or 4.74 A 
Temperature 
Operating (not writing to optical disc)  0°C to...