HP Pavilion Dv8 1200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

HP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 604742-001
April 2010
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides 
comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting 
computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures. 

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties...

Safety warning notice
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WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly 
on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, 
such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow 
the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing,...

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1 Product description
2 External component identification
Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–2
Display components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2–2
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Bluetooth module  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4–26
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4–27
Power button board cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4–30
Bluetooth...

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Phillips PM2.0×11.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7–16
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7–17
8 Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Product description
Category Description
Product nameHP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC
ProcessorsIntel® Core™ i7-840QM 1.86-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.2 GHz)
Intel Core i7-820QM 1.73-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.06 GHz)
Intel Core i7-740QM 1.73-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 2.93 GHz)
Intel Core i7-720QM 1.60-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i5-540M 2.53-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.06 GHz)
Intel Core i5-520M 2.4-GHz processor (SC turbo up to...

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Supports the following hard drives:
■500-GB, 7200- and 5400-rpm
■320-GB, 7200- and 5400-rpm
■250-GB, 7200- and 5400-rpm
(Continued)
Mass storage devices 
(continued)Supports the following dual hard drive configurations:
■1000-GB, 7200-rpm (500-GB × 2)
■1000-GB, 5400-rpm (500-GB × 2)
■640-GB, 7200-rpm (320-GB × 2)
■640-GB, 5400-rpm (320-GB × 2)
■500-GB, 7200-rpm (250-GB × 2)
■500-GB, 5400-rpm (250-GB × 2)
Supports the following combination hard...