HP Pavilion Dv8 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Removal and replacement procedures
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USB board
Before removing the USB board, 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 the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then 
unplugging the AC adapter from the...

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Power connector cable
✎The power connector cable is included in the base enclosure spare part kit, spare part number 577005-001.
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 operating system. 
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect...

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TV tuner module cable
✎The TV tuner module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 496891-001.
Before removing the TV tuner module 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 operating system. 
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect the power from the...

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Fan/heat sink assembly
✎To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least 7.6 cm (3 in) of clearance on the left side of the computer. The 
computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to 
turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected by high external 
temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery...

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Remove the fan/heat sink assembly:
1. Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board. 
2. Loosen the four Phillips PM2.0×11.0 captive screws 2 and the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screws3 that 
secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.
✎Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink assembly and 
system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly from...

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✎The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the fan/heat sink assembly and the system 
board each time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed:
■Thermal paste is used on the processor 1 and the heat sink section 2 that services it.
■Thermal pads are used on the Northbridge chip 3 and the heat sink section 4 that services it.
■Thermal pads are used on various other system board components 5 and 7, and heat sink...

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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 the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord...

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Remove the processor: 
1. 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.
✎The gold triangle 3 on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon 4 embossed on the 
processor socket when you install the processor.
 
Reverse this procedure to install the processor. 

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Setup Utility
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows 
operating system is not working.
✎The fingerprint reader cannot be used to access Setup Utility.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
»Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC...

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Setup Utility
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
Because 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 example an Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys or 
f5 or f6.
■To select an item, press enter.
■To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
■To display...