HP Pavilion Dx6500 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

Right-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Optical driveReads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
optical discs.
(2)Optical drive lightBlinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(3)USB portConnects an optional USB device.
(4)Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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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 (6)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)Hard drive bays (2)Hold the hard drives.
(5)Memory/WLAN module compartment Contains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot,...

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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 
  15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly for use only with computer models
equipped with a camera and microphones (includes camera, microphones, and WLAN
transceivers and antenna cables)
446481-001
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ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly for use only with computer models
equipped with microphones (includes microphones and WLAN transceivers and antenna
cables)446482-001
 NOTE:See Display assembly components on page 20 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)Speaker assembly431447-001
(5)Keyboards
 
For use in...

ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 Rubber Kit (not illustrated; includes base enclosure rubber feet and display bezel screw
covers)431430-001
(16)USB/power connector board (includes USB/power connector board cable)449454-001
(17)Batteries
 
12-cell, 2.55-Ah Li-ion451864-001
 6-cell, 2.55-Ah Li-ion446507-001
 6-cell, 2.20-Ah Li-ion446506-001
(18)Hard drives (include hard drive bracket and hard drive connector)
 
160-GB, 5400-rpm458803-001
 80-GB, 5400-rpm458804-001
(19)RTC battery (includes double-sided...

Display assembly components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display bezels
 
For use with computer models equipped with a camera and microphones (includes openings
for camera and microphones)446483-001
 For use with computer models equipped with microphone (includes openings for
microphones)433281-001
(2)Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right display hinges)431395-001
(3)Display inverter (includes Mylar shield)431391-001
(4)Camera module (includes cable)446486-001
(5)Display panel (15.4-inch,...

Plastics Kit
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 Plastics Kit:438368-001
(1)ExpressCard slot bezel
(2)Left hard drive cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)
(3)Right hard drive cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)
(4)Memory/WLAN module compartment cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)
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Cable Kit
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
 Cable Kit:446519-001
(1)LED board cable
(2)Power button board cable
(3)USB/power connector board cable
(4)Audio board cable
(5)Bluetooth module cable
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