HP Pavilion Dx6500 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

Unknown user password
If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password.
NOTE:These steps also clear CMOS.
Before disassembling the computer, 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...

Component replacement procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
There are as many as 87 screws and standoffs, in 13 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or
loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw and standoff size and location
during removal and replacement.
Serial number
Report the computer serial number to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial
number is located on the bottom of the computer.
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Computer feet
DescriptionSpare part number
Rubber Kit (includes base enclosure rubber feet) 431430-001
The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The 7 feet attach to the base enclosure in the
locations illustrated below.
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Battery
DescriptionSpare part number
12-cell, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery451864-001
6-cell, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery446507-001
6-cell, 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery446506-001
Before disassembling the computer, 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...

Camera module
NOTE:If it has been determined that the camera module is the component that must be replaced to
complete the computer repair, the display assembly does not have to be removed. Follow the procedures
in this section to replace the camera module. For information on replacing the display assembly and other
display assembly internal components, see 
Display assembly on page 55.
DescriptionSpare part number
Camera module (includes 2-sided tape) 446486-001
Before removing the camera module, follow...

6.Release the display bezel top edge (3).
7.Release the camera module (1) from the display enclosure as far as the camera module cable allows.
8.Disconnect the camera module cable (2) from the camera module.
9.Remove the camera module.
Reverse this procedure to install the camera module.
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Display inverter
NOTE:If it has been determined that the display inverter is the component that must be replaced to
complete the computer repair, the display assembly does not have to be removed. Follow the procedures
in this section to replace the display inverter. For information on replacing the display assembly and other
display assembly internal components, see 
Display assembly on page 55.
DescriptionSpare part number
Display inverter431391-001
Before removing the display inverter, follow these...

6.Release the display bezel bottom edge (3).
7.Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw (1) that secures the display inverter to the display enclosure.
8.Release the display inverter (2) as far as the display panel cable and the backlight cable allow.
9.Disconnect the display panel cable (3) and the backlight cable (4) from the display inverter.
10.Remove the display inverter.
Reverse this procedure to install the display inverter.
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Hard drives
NOTE:All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
DescriptionSpare part number
160-GB, 5400-rpm458803-001
80-GB, 5400-rpm458804-001
Before removing the hard drive, 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...

4.Use the Mylar straps (1) to lift the hard drives (2) until they disconnect from the computer.
5.Remove the hard drives from the hard drive bays.
6.If it is necessary to remove the hard drive bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×4.0 hard drive
bracket screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.
7.Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
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