HP Pavilion Dx6500 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

Keyboard
DescriptionSpare part number
Keyboard for use in Canada and the United States441127-001
Keyboard for use in French Canada 441127-121
Before removing the keyboard, 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...

7.Swing the keyboard (3) up and forward until it rests on the palm rest.
8.Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard
cable (2) from the system board.
9.Remove the keyboard.
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.
NOTE:The power button board cable and LED board cable are included in the Cable Kit, spare part
number 446519-001.
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Display assembly
DescriptionSpare part number
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly for use with computer models equipped with a
camera and microphones (includes camera, microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna
cables)446481-001
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly for use with computer models equipped with
microphones (includes microphones and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)446482-001
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you...

5.Disconnect the following cables:
(1) Display panel cable
(2) Camera cable
(3) Microphone cable
6.Remove the wireless antenna cables (4) from the routing channels built into the top cover.
CAUTION:The display assembly will be unsupported when the following screws are removed. To
prevent damage to the display assembly, support it before removing the screws.
7.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer.
8.Remove the display assembly (2).
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9.If it is necessary to replace the display bezel or any of the display assembly internal components,
remove the following:
(1) Four rubber screw covers on the display bezel top edge. The display rubber screw covers are
included in the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 431399-001.
(2) Two rubber screw covers on the display bezel bottom edge.
(3) Two Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws on the display bezel bottom edge.
(4) Four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws on the display bezel top edge.
10.Flex the inside edges of...

12.If it is necessary to replace the display panel, remove the six Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) that
secure the display panel to the display enclosure.
13.Remove the display panel (2). The display panel is available using the spare part number
446480-001.
14.If it is necessary to replace the display hinges and hinge covers, remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0
screws (1) that secure the each hinge cover to the hinges and remove the covers (2) by sliding them
off the hinges. The display hinge covers are...

18.Remove the wireless antenna cables from the clips (2) built into the display enclosure.
19.Detach the wireless antenna transceivers (3) from the display enclosure and remove the transceivers
and cables (4). The wireless antenna transceivers and cables are available using the spare part
numbers 449727-001 (for use with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN
module) and 431398-001 (for use with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g WLAN
module).
20.If it is necessary to replace the...

24.Remove the camera cable (2) from the display enclosure. The camera cable is included in the Display
Cable Kit, spare part number 431394-001.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly.
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Top cover
DescriptionSpare part number
Top cover (includes TouchPad and cable) 446508-001
Before removing the top cover, 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...

2.Disconnect the power button board cable (2) and the LED button board cable (3) from the low
insertion force (LIF) connectors on the system board.
3.Remove the power button board cable and LED board cable.
4.Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
5.Remove the following screws:
(1) Six Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer
(2) Two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws that secure the top cover trim to the computer
(3) Two Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws that secure the top...