HP Pavilion Dx6500 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

							Memory module
DescriptionSpare part number
2048-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2)453774-001
1024-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2)446495-001
512-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2) 446494-001
Before removing the memory 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 the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
Remove the memory module:
1.Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment
cover to the computer.
3.Lift the rear edge of the cover (2), swing it up and forward, and remove the cover. The memory/
WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 438368-001.
4.Spread the retaining tabs (1) o n  e a c h  s i d e  o f  t h e  m e m o r y  m o d u l e  s l o t  t o  r e l e a s e  t h e  m e m o r y  m o d u l e .
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
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							5.Remove the module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect installation into the
memory module slot.
Reverse this procedure to install a memory module.
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							RTC battery
NOTE:Removing the RTC battery and leaving it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all passwords
and CMOS settings to be cleared.
DescriptionSpare part number
RTC battery (includes double-sided tape) 449729-001
Before removing the RTC battery, 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 computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
5.Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see 
Memory module on page 43).
Remove the RTC battery:
1.Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the RTC battery (2) from the clip built into the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.
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							WLAN module
DescriptionSpare part number
Intel 802.11a/g/n WLAN module441086-001
Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module 451861-001
Before removing the WLAN 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 the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
5.Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see 
Memory module on page 43).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.Disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module.
NOTE:The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The
white WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.
NOTE:Computer models equipped with an 802.11a/g/n WLAN module will have an additional
wireless antenna cable (2), yellow in color. Disconnect the yellow WLAN antenna cable from the
WLAN module middle terminal.
2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The
edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
3.Remove the WLAN module (4) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:WLAN modules are designed with a notch (5) to prevent incorrect installation into the
WLAN module slot.
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							Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module.
Optical drive
NOTE:All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.
DescriptionSpare part number
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe459253-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 459252-001
Before removing the optical 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 cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
Remove the optical drive:
1.Position the computer with right side toward you.
2.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3.Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the release access. (The optical drive disc tray is
partially ejected from the optical drive.)
4.Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive (3) out of the computer.
5.If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive
bracket toward you.
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							6.Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical
drive.
7.Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
Reverse the above procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.
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							Switch cover
DescriptionSpare part number
Switch cover (includes LED board and cable) 446512-001
Before removing the switch 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 computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
Remove the switch cover:
1.Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer.
2.Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.
3.Open the computer as far as possible.
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							4.Lift the rear edge of the switch cover and swing it forward until it rests on the keyboard.
5.Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the power button board is connected,
and disconnect the cable (2) from the power button board.
6.Disconnect the microphone cable (3) from the power button board.
7.Release the ZIF connector (4) to which the LED board is connected and disconnect the cable (5)
from the power button board.
8.Remove the switch cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover.
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							Speaker assembly
DescriptionSpare part number
Speaker assembly (includes cables) 431447-001
Before removing the speaker 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 computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
5.Remove the switch cover (see 
Switch cover on page 49).
Remove the speaker assembly:
1.Disconnect the speaker assembly cable (1) from the power button board.
2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×2.0 broad-head screws (2) that secure the speaker assembly to the
switch cover.
3.Remove the speaker assembly (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly.
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							Power button board
DescriptionSpare part number
Power button board (includes power button board cable) 431437-001
Before removing the power button 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 adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
5.Remove the switch cover (see 
Switch cover on page 49).
Remove the power button board:
1.Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw (1) that secures the power button board to the switch cover.
2.Remove the power button board (2) from the switch cover.
3.Remove the power button board.
Reverse this procedure to install the power button board.
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