HP Pavilion Dx6500 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

6.Remove the following:
(1) One Phillips PM2.0×3.0 broad-head screw
(2) Two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 broad-head screws
(3) Two Hex HM5.0×9.0 standoffs
(4) One Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw
7.Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.
8.Release the ZIF connector to which the TouchPad cable is connected and disconnect the TouchPad
cable (1) from the system board.
9.Remove the following screws:
(2) Two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer
(3) One Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw...

11.Lift the rear edge of the top cover (2) until it disengages from the computer.
12.Remove the top cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover and top cover trim.
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Bluetooth module
DescriptionSpare part number
Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable) 412766-002
Before removing the Bluetooth module, 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...

3.Remove the Bluetooth module (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.
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USB/power connector board
DescriptionSpare part number
USB/power connector board 449454-001
Before removing the USB/power connector 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...

4.Remove the USB/power connector board (5) and cable from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the USB/power connector board.
System board
DescriptionSpare part number
System board (includes replacement thermal material) 459251-001
Before removing the system 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...

h.Audio board (see Audio board on page 71)
i.USB/power connector board (see 
USB/power connector board on page 67)
When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective
system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●Memory modules (see 
Memory module on page 43)
●RTC battery (see 
RTC battery on page 45)
●WLAN module (see 
WLAN module on page 46)
●Bluetooth module (see 
Bluetooth module on page 65)
●ExpressCard assembly (see 
ExpressCard...

6.Remove the system board (4) by sliding it to the right until the connectors on the left side of the system
board disengage from the base enclosure.
Reverse the above procedure to install the system board.
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Audio board
DescriptionSpare part number
Audio board (includes audio connectors, audio board cable, and infrared lens) 446523-001
Before removing the audio 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...

3.Remove the audio board (3) by lifting it straight up.
Reverse this procedure to install the audio board.
ExpressCard assembly
DescriptionSpare part number
ExpressCard assembly431439-001
Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, 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...