HP Pavilion Tx2500 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

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 LightScribe 480864-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 480865-001
Optical drive weight saving blank 518183-001
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...

Memory module
DescriptionSpare part number
2048-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 598858-001
1024-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 598861-001
512-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 598833-001
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 cord.
4.Remove the...

6.Pull the module (2) away from the slot at an angle and remove it.
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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WLAN module
DescriptionSpare part number
Broadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules:
●For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
and the United States487330-001
●For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,
Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei,...

DescriptionSpare part number
●For use in Japan453730-291
Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN modules:
●For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
and the United States459263-001
●For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,
Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands,...

3.Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover (2) and swing it to the left.
4.Remove the WLAN module compartment cover.
NOTE:The WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part
number 487926-001.
5.Disconnect the 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.
6.Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (2) that...

Keyboard
Description
Country or region Spare part number Country or region Spare part number
Belgium 484748-A41 Portugal 484748-131
Brazil 484748-201 Russia 484748-251
Canada 484748-121 Saudi Arabia 484748-171
Denmark, Finland, and Norway 484748-DH1 South Korea 484748-AD1
France 484748-051 Spain 484748-071
Germany 484748-041 Taiwan 484748-AB1
Israel 484748-BB1 Thailand 484748-281
Italy 484748-061 Turkey 484748-141
Japan 484748-291 The United Kingdom 484748-031
Latin America 484748-161 The United States...

4.Open the computer.
5.Lift the rear edge of the keyboard and swing it toward you until it rests on the palm rest.
6.Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached and
disconnect the keyboard cable (2).
7.Remove the keyboard.
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.
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Switch cover
DescriptionSpare part number
Switch cover (includes display convertible hinge base cover) 464115-001
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 cord.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 39).
5.Remove the keyboard (see 
Keyboard...

5.Rotate the display clockwise approximately 45 degrees.
6.Lift the left and right front corners of the switch cover (1) until it disengages from the computer.
7.Rotate the switch cover (2) counterclockwise and remove it from the computer.
Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover.
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