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  • Page 1 HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Series Notebook Maintenance and Service Guide...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3 Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Product description 2 External component identification Top components ... 6 Display and top components ... 6 Top-left buttons and lights ... 7 Top-right buttons, lights, and fingerprint reader ... 8 TouchPad ... 9 Keys ... 10 Front components ...
  • Page 5 Display assembly internal components ... 37 Hard drive ... 42 WLAN module ... 44 TV tuner module ... 46 Memory module ... 47 Optical drive ... 49 Keyboard ... 50 Hinge cover ... 52 Rear cover ... 53 Top cover ... 55 Fingerprint reader board ...
  • Page 6 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications ... 89 HD-DVD combo drive ... 90 System DMA specifications ... 91 System interrupt specifications ... 92 System I/O address specifications ... 93 System memory map specifications ... 94 7 Screw listing Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw ...
  • Page 7 Requirements for specific countries or regions ... 123 11 Recycling Battery ... 125 Display ... 125 Index ... 131 viii...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Processors Chipset Graphics Panels Memory Description HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment Series Notebook PC Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processors (800-MHz front side bus [FSB], 44-W): X9000 2.8-GHz, 6-MB L2 cache processor ● X7900 2.8-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache processor ● X7800 2.6-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache processor ●...
  • Page 9 Category Hard drives Optical drives Camera Diskette drive Audio Chapter 1 Product description Description 2048-MB total system memory (1024 MB × 2) ● 1024-MB total system memory (512 MB × 2) ● Supports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5-mm, 2.5-inch hard drives RAID software support not required for second hard drive Dual hard drive configurations: 640-GB, 5400-rpm (320 GB ×...
  • Page 10 Video ports: VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1920 × 1200 external resolution @ 75 Hz, hot plug/unplug, and auto-detect for correct output to wide-aspect video (disabled when connected to the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock) High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) V.1.2 supporting 1080p with High-bandwidth...
  • Page 11 Category Remote control Chapter 1 Product description Description Consumer infrared eSATA IEEE 1394a RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) S-Video-out (including composite video support) via docking only USB (4) The remote control is docked into the keyboard deck. The remote control can be ejected by pressing the remote control eject button.
  • Page 12 Category Description ● ● Docking Expansion port 3 supports the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock (does not support power via dock) Keyboard/pointing devices 14.39-inch full-size keyboard with separate numeric keypad Touchpad supports 2-way scrolling Taps enabled as default Power requirements 9-cell 2.55-Ah, 83-Wh Li-ion battery...

  • Page 13: External Component Identification

    External component identification Top components Display and top components Item Component Speakers (4) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) HP Webcam light HP Webcam HP Webcam rotator Internal display switch Chapter 2 External component identification Description Produce sound. Record sound.

  • Page 14: Top-Left Buttons And Lights

    Top-left buttons and lights Item Component Power button* Power light Media button DVD button Description When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the ● computer. When the computer is on, press the button to initiate ● Sleep.

  • Page 15: Top-Right Buttons, Lights, And Fingerprint Reader

    Item Component TV play button Previous/rewind button Stop button Play/pause button Next/fast forward button (10) Theater mode button (11) Remote control button (12) Caps lock light *This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.

  • Page 16: Touchpad

    Item Component Volume mute light Volume down light Volume scroll zone Volume up light Treble or bass volume down light (select models only) (10) Treble or bass volume scroll zone (select models only) (11) Treble or bass volume up light (select models only) (12) Optical drive button (13)

  • Page 17: Keys

    Item Component TouchPad light TouchPad* Left TouchPad button* TouchPad on/off button TouchPad scroll zone* Right TouchPad button* *This table describes factory settings. View or change pointing device preferences by selecting Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Keys Item Component...

  • Page 18: Front Components

    Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. Receives a signal from a remote control device, such as the HP Remote Control. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

  • Page 19: Rear Right-Side Components

    Item Component Vent Infrared (IR) emitter jack TV audio line-in jack S-Video-in jack RF coaxial cable jack Rear right-side components Item Component Left- and right-side analog channel output jack Rear left- and right-side analog channel output jack Center channel and subwoofer analog channel output jack Front left- and right-side analog channel output jack Vent...

  • Page 20: Right-Side Components

    Right-side components Item Component USB ports (2) Optical drive Optical drive light Security cable slot Left-side components Item Component USB ports (2) RJ-45 (network) jack Expansion port 3 External monitor port HDMI port (select models only) eSATA port 1394 port Function Connect optional USB devices.

  • Page 21: Bottom Components

    Item Component Digital Media Slot light Digital Media Slot (select models only) (10) ExpressCard slot Bottom components Item Component Hard drive bay Vents (5) TV tuner module compartment Battery release latch Chapter 2 External component identification Function On: A digital card is being accessed. Supports the following optional digital card formats: Memory Stick (MS) ●...
  • Page 22 Item Component Subwoofer Battery bay Memory module compartment Mini Card compartment (select models only) Function Contains the subwoofer speaker. Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots. Holds a WLAN device. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region.

  • Page 23: Illustrated Parts Catalog

    Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the bottom of the computer. Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog...

  • Page 24: Computer Major Components

    Computer major components Computer major components...
  • Page 25 Item Description Display assemblies (include wireless antenna transceivers and cables, camera module and cable, speakers, and microphones and cables) 20.1-inch, WSXGA, TFT with BrightView 20.1-inch, WUXGA, TFT NOTE: numbers. Rear cover Keyboards (include keyboard cable) For use in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden For use in Europe For use in France For use in French Canada...
  • Page 26 Item Description (9e) Memory module compartment cover (10) Power connector LED board (includes cable) (11) Audio connector board (includes cable) (12) Video connector board (includes cable) (13) System board (includes power connector cable, ExpressCard assembly, and replacement thermal material) For use in computer models with ATI graphics For use in computer models with either ATI or nVidia graphics (14) RTC battery...
  • Page 27 Item Description (24) Base enclosure (includes microphone and speaker extension cables and rubber feet) Rubber Feet Kit (includes 11 computer feet in 4 sizes, and rubber screw covers) (26) WLAN modules Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, ●...
  • Page 28 Item Description NTSC/ATSC compliant (analog/digital) (30) Memory modules (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2) 2048-MB 1024-MB 512-MB (30) 9-cell, 2.55-Ah, 83-Wh battery (31) Optical drives (include bezel and bracket) DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe HD-DVD Combo Drive Blu-ray Combo Drive (BD-ROM + DVD/CD Combo) Cable Kit (not illustrated) Spare part number...

  • Page 29: Display Assembly Components

    Display assembly components Item Description Display bezel Camera module (includes camera module brackets) Camera holder (not illustrated) Display Bracket Kit (includes left, top, and right brackets) Display panels 20.1-inch, WSXGA+, TFT, BrightView 20.1-inch, WUXGA, TFT Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers) Display inverter Display hinge/enclosure (includes display panel cable and wireless antenna cables)

  • Page 30: Plastics Kit

    Item Description Display Rubber Pad Kit (not illustrated) Display Screw Kit (not illustrated) LCD logo kit (not illustrated) Plastics Kit Item Description Plastics Kit WLAN module compartment cover (includes 1 captive screw, secured by a C-clip) ExpressCard slot bezel TV tuner module compartment cover (includes 1 captive screw, secured by a C-clip) Memory module compartment cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips) Hard drive bay cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips) Spare part number...

  • Page 31: Mass Storage Devices

    Mass storage devices Item Description Optical drives (include bezel and bracket) DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe HD-DVD Combo Drive Blu-ray Combo Drive (BD-ROM + DVD/CD Combo) Hard drives (include hard drive bracket) 320-MB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 5400-rpm 200-GB, 4200-rpm 160-GB, 5400-rpm 120-GB, 7200-rpm...
  • Page 32 Description IR Blaster cable Adapter, PAL to F-Jack nVidia video board (includes replacement thermal material) Remote controls For use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa For use in North America Computer case Wired headset Wireless laser mouse RTC battery Thermal material kit Power cords: Argentina...

  • Page 33: Sequential Part Number Listing

    Description Phillips PM2.5×3.0 broad-head screw ● Black Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw ● Silver Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw ● Black Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw ● Silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw ● ● Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Slotted SM1.5×9.0 shoulder screw ● Sequential part number listing Spare part Description number...
  • Page 34 Spare part Description number 441086-003 Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, and South Korea 443783-001 Bluetooth headset 448145-001 System board fro use in computer models with ATI graphics (includes power connector cable, ExpressCard assembly, and replacement thermal material) 448146-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0-GHz processor (includes replacement thermal material)
  • Page 35 Spare part Description number 448160-001 180-W AC adapter 448161-001 Rear cover 448162-001 Processor fan 448163-001 Video board fan 448164-001 Subwoofer (includes rubber isolators) 448165-001 Remote control for use in North America 448165-002 Remote control for use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 448166-001 Fingerprint reader board (includes cable) 448167-001...
  • Page 36 Spare part Description number 452304-001 Camera module and camera module bracket 452305-001 Camera holder 452306-001 Display hinge/enclosure (includes display cables) 452307-001 Display bezel (includes logos) 452308-001 Display inverter 452309-001 Display Screw Kit 452310-001 Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers) 452311-001 Hinge cover 452312-001...
  • Page 37 Spare part Description number 460743-001 TV tuner antenna 462585-000 HD-DVD Drive (includes bezel and bracket) 463580-001 IR Blaster cable 463581-001 Adapter, PAL to F-Jack 464166-001 LCD logo kit (not illustrated) 464591-001 System board for use in computer models with either ATI or nVidia graphics (includes power connector cable, ExpressCard assembly, and replacement thermal material) Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog...

  • Page 38: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Service considerations The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures.

  • Page 39: Drive Handling

    Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, 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.

  • Page 40: Packaging And Transporting Guidelines

    Event Walking across carpet Walking across vinyl floor Motions of bench worker Removing DIPS from plastic tube Removing DIPS from vinyl tray Removing DIPS from Styrofoam Removing bubble pack from PCB Packing PCBs in foam-lined box Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.

  • Page 41: Equipment Guidelines

    Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. ● Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system.

  • Page 42: Component Replacement Procedures

    Make special note of each screw 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. Battery on page 36).

  • Page 43: Battery

    Battery Description 9-cell, 2.55-Ah, 83-Wh battery Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

  • Page 44: Display Assembly Internal Components

    Display assembly internal components NOTE: If it has been determined that the display bezel, camera module, display inverter, display panel, or speakers are the components that must be replaced to complete the computer repair, the display assembly does not have to be completely removed from the computer. Replacement of these components can be completed by removing only the display bezel.
  • Page 45 Remove the two Phillips 2.5×5.0 screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display enclosure. Position the computer with the front toward you. Remove the following screw covers and logo labels: (1) Two rubber screw covers on the display bezel top edge corners (2) Two rubber screw covers on the display bezel top edge (3) Four rubber screw covers on the display bezel left and right sides (4) Speaker logo label on the display bezel lower left edge...
  • Page 46 Remove the ten Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly. Flex the inside edges of the left and right sides (1) and the top and bottom edges (2) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure. Remove the display bezel (3).
  • Page 47 Disconnect the camera module cable (3) from the camera module. Remove the camera module. The camera module is available using spare part number 452304-001. If it is necessary to replace the display inverter, remove the display inverter (1) from the display enclosure as far as the two display inverter cables and the backlight cable allow.
  • Page 48 If it is necessary to replace the display panel, remove the eight Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the display panel to the display enclosure. Tilt the top edge of the display panel (1) forward until the display panel cable connector is accessible. Squeeze the tabs on the display panel cable connector (2) together and disconnect the cable (3) from the display panel.

  • Page 49: Hard Drive

    Remove the speakers (3). The speakers are available using spare part number 452310-001 Reverse this procedure to install the display bezel, camera module, display inverter, display panel, and speakers. Hard drive NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket. Description 320-GB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 5400-rpm...
  • Page 50 Lift the rear edge of the hard drive bay cover (2), swing it forward, and remove the cover. The hard drive bay cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 448171-001. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×12.0 screw (1) that secures each hard drive to the computer. Disconnect the hard drives (2) from the system board by sliding the hard drives away from the hard drive connectors.

  • Page 51: Wlan Module

    Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive. WLAN module Description Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, ●...
  • Page 52 Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 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.

  • Page 53: Tv Tuner Module

    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. Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module. TV tuner module Description For use only in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa...

  • Page 54: Memory Module

    Lift the left side of the TV tuner module compartment cover (2), swing the cover up and to the right, and remove the cover. The TV tuner module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 448171-001. Disconnect the TV tuner cable (1) from the TV tuner module.
  • Page 55 Description 1024-MB (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM) 512-MB (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM) Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

  • Page 56: Optical Drive

    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. Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket.

  • Page 57: Keyboard

    Remove the optical drive (3). If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive bracket toward you. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive.
  • Page 58 Description For use in: Spare part number French Canada 448159-121 Germany 448159-041 The Netherlands and Europe 448159-B31 Italy 448159-061 Latin America 448159-161 Saudi Arabia 448159-171 Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 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.

  • Page 59: Hinge Cover

    Slide the keyboard (2) forward until the tabs on the rear edge of the keyboard disengage from the slots in the top cover. Rotate the rear edge of the keyboard (3) forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable (2).

  • Page 60: Rear Cover

    Before removing the hinge cover, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 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.
  • Page 61 Remove the battery (see Remove the hinge cover (see Remove the rear cover: Position the computer with the front toward you. Remove the seven Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (1) that secure the rear cover to the computer. Remove the Mylar screw cover (2) in the optical drive bay. This screw cover is available in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 452320-001.

  • Page 62: Top Cover

    Remove the rear cover. Reverse this procedure to install the rear cover. Top cover Description Top cover (includes TouchPad board cable and TouchPad button cable, and LED boards and cables) 448174-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 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.
  • Page 63 Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) and the ten Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (3) that secure the top cover to the computer. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) and the two Phillips PM2.5×11.0 screws (2) that secure the top cover to the computer. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.

  • Page 64: Fingerprint Reader Board

    Disconnect the following cables: (1) Fingerprint reader board cable (2) LED board cable (3) TouchPad board cable (4) TouchPad on/off board cable Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the top cover to the computer. Lift the rear edge of the top cover (2) until the top cover disengages from the computer. Remove the top cover.

  • Page 65: Touchpad On/Off Board

    Before removing the fingerprint reader board, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 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.
  • Page 66 Before removing the TouchPad on/off board, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 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.

  • Page 67: Display Assembly

    Display assembly Description 20.1-inch, WSXGA BrightView display assembly (includes camera module and cable, microphones, speakers, and WLAN antennae) 20.1-inch, WUXGA BrightView display assembly (includes camera module and cable, microphones, speakers, and WLAN antennae) Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: Shut down the computer.
  • Page 68 Remove the six Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you. Open the computer to an upright position. Disconnect the following cable connectors: (1) Display panel cable (2) Camera module cable (3) Speaker cable (4) Microphone cable...

  • Page 69: Audio/Infrared Board

    Remove the six Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer. Remove the display assembly (2). NOTE: If it is necessary to replace any of the display assembly internal components, see assembly internal components on page 37 Reverse this procedure to install the display assembly.

  • Page 70: Bluetooth Module

    Remove the audio/infrared board: Disconnect the audio/infrared board cable (1) from the system board. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (2) that secure the audio/infrared board to the computer. Remove the audio/infrared board (3) from the base enclosure. Reverse this procedure to install the audio/infrared board. Bluetooth module NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable.

  • Page 71: Front Usb Board

    Rear cover (see Top cover (see Remove the Bluetooth module: Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the system board. Remove the two silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (2) that secure the Bluetooth module to the computer. Remove the Bluetooth module (3) from the base enclosure. Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.

  • Page 72: Power Connector Led Board

    Rear cover (see Top cover (see Remove the front USB board: Disconnect the front USB board cable (1) from the system board. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure front USB board the to the computer. Remove the front USB board (3). Reverse this procedure to install the front USB board.

  • Page 73: Rear Usb Board

    Rear cover (see Top cover (see Remove the power connector LED board: Disconnect the power connector LED board (1) from the system board. Remove the power connector LED board (2). Reverse this procedure to install the power connector LED board. Rear USB board Description Rear USB board (includes cable)

  • Page 74: Subwoofer

    Remove the rear USB board: Disconnect the rear USB board cable (1) from the system board. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures rear USB board the to the computer. Remove the rear USB board (3). Reverse this procedure to install the rear USB board. Subwoofer Description Subwoofer (includes rubber isolators)

  • Page 75: Video Connector Board

    Remove the subwoofer: Disconnect the subwoofer cable (1) from the system board. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (2) that secure subwoofer the to the base enclosure. Remove the subwoofer (3). CAUTION: When installing the subwoofer, do not overtighten the screws. Overtightening the subwoofer screws can result in damage to the subwoofer grommets (4), which can cause a decrease in the subwoofer performance.

  • Page 76: Processor Fan

    Rear cover (see Top cover (see Subwoofer (see Remove the video connector board: Disconnect the video connector board cable (1) from the system board. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures the video connector board to the base enclosure. Route the video connector board cable under the processor heat sink pipe (3).

  • Page 77: System Board

    Remove the battery (see Remove the following components: Hard drive (see Optical drive (see Keyboard (see Hinge cover (see Rear cover (see Top cover (see Subwoofer (see Remove the processor fan: Disconnect the processor fan cable (1) from the system board. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (2) that secure the processor fan to the base enclosure.

  • Page 78: Rear Cover

    Before removing the system board, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 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.
  • Page 79 Disconnect the following cable connectors from the system board: (1) Speaker cable (2) Microphone cable (3) Audio/infrared board cable (4) Subwoofer cable (5) Audio connector board cable Disconnect the following cables from the system board: (1) Bluetooth module cable (2) Front USB board cable (3) Processor fan cable (4) Composite video connector board cable Remove the two SM1.5×9.0 screws (1) on each side of the expansion port 3 connector.

  • Page 80: Audio Connector Board

    Loosen the captive Phillips PM2.5×14.0 screw (3) that secures the video heat sink and system board to the base enclosure. Use the optical drive connector (1) to lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle.

  • Page 81: Rtc Battery

    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. Remove the battery (see Remove the following components: Hard drive (see Optical drive (see Keyboard (see Hinge cover (see Rear cover (see Top cover (see...

  • Page 82: Processor Heat Sink

    Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 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.

  • Page 83: 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

    Before removing the processor heat sink, follow these steps: 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 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.

  • Page 84: Processor

    Remove the processor heat sink (3). NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the processor heat sink and system board components, it may be necessary to move the processor heat sink from side to side to detach it. NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the processor heat sink (1) and the system board (2) each time the processor heat sink is removed.
  • Page 85 Desription X7900 2.8-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache X7800 2.6-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache Intel Core 2 Duo processors (800-MHz FSB, 35-W): T9500 2.6-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache T9300 2.5-Ghz processor, 6-MB L2 cache T8300 2.4-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache T8100 2.1-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache T7700 2.4-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache T7500 2.2-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache T7300 2.0-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache...

  • Page 86: Video Board Heat Sink

    Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it. NOTE: The gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon (4) embossed on the processor slot when you install the processor. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. Video board heat sink Description Video board heat sink (includes replacement thermal material)
  • Page 87 Remove the video board heat sink: Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you. Disconnect the video board fan cable (1) from the system board. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×9.0 captive screws (2) and the four silver Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (3) that secure the video board heat sink to the system board.

  • Page 88: Video Board Fan

    Video board fan Description Video board fan NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides and rear panel of the computer. The computer uses two electric fans for ventilation. The fans are controlled by a temperature sensor and are designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist.

  • Page 89: Video Board

    Remove the video board fan (2). Reverse this procedure to install the video board fan. Video board Description nVidia video board (includes replacement thermal material) Before removing the video board fan, follow these steps: 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.
  • Page 90 Remove the video board: Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the video board to the system board. Lift the right side of the video board (2) until it rests at an angle. Remove the video board (3) by pulling it away from the video board slot at an angle. NOTE: Video boards are designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect installation into the video board slot.

  • Page 91: Computer Setup

    Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when the Windows operating system is not working or will not load. NOTE: The fingerprint reader does not work when accessing Computer Setup. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

  • Page 92: Displaying System Information

    Displaying system information The following procedure explains how to display system information in Computer Setup. If Computer Setup is not open, begin at step 1. If Computer Setup is open, begin at step 2. To start Computer Setup, turn on or restart the computer, and then press Based Setup”...

  • Page 93: File Menu

    File menu Select System information Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit Security menu Select Setup password Power-On password Diagnostics menu Select Hard Drive Self-Test options Memory Check System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer. Select Language (or press f2) Boot options...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications Computer specifications Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, and battery) Second hard drive adds: Camera adds: Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity Operating Nonoperating...

  • Page 95: 20.1-Inch, Wuxga Display Specifications

    20.1-inch, WUXGA display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pixel resolution Pitch Format Configuration Backlight Character display Total power consumption Viewing angle 20.1-inch WSXGA+ display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pitch resolution Pitch...

  • Page 96: Hard Drive Specifications

    Total power consumption Viewing angle Hard drive specifications Dimensions Height Width Weight Interface type Transfer rate Synchronous (maximum) Security Seek times (typical read, including setting) Single track Average Maximum Logical blocks Disc rotational speed Operating temperature *1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.

  • Page 97: Hd-Dvd Combo Drive

    Center hole diameter Disc diameter Standard disc Mini disc Disc thickness Track pitch Access time Random Full stroke Audio output level Cache buffer Data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD 24X CD-R 16X CD-RW 8X DVD+R 4X DVD+RW 8X DVD-R 4X DVD-RW 2.4X DVD+R(9) 5X DVD-RAM...

  • Page 98: System Dma Specifications

    Reference scanning velocity Track pitch Access time HD-DVD Digital Audio Extraction Cache buffer Data transfer rate CD-ROM and CD-R DVD-ROM 16X CD-R Write 10X CD-RW Write 4X DVD+R Write 4X DVD+RW Write 4X DVD-R Write 4X DVD-RW Write 2.4X DVD+R DL Write 3X DVD-RAM Write 1X HD-DVD Read Bus Rate...

  • Page 99: System Interrupt Specifications

    Hardware DMA DMA5* DMA6 DMA7 *PC Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. System interrupt specifications Hardware IRQ IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 IRQ9* IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 *Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none. NOTE: PC Cards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15.

  • Page 100: System I/O Address Specifications

    System I/O address specifications I/O address (hex) 000 - 00F 010 - 01F 020 - 021 022 - 024 025 - 03F 02E - 02F 040 - 05F 044 - 05F 062 - 063 065 - 06F 070 - 071 072 - 07F 080 - 08F 090 - 091...

  • Page 101: System Memory Map Specifications

    I/O address (hex) 220 - 22F 230 - 26D 26E - 26 278 - 27F 280 - 2AB 2A0 - 2A7 2A8 - 2E7 2E8 - 2EF 2F0 - 2F7 2F8 - 2FF 300 - 31F 320 - 36F 370 - 377 378 - 37F 380 - 387 388 - 38B...
  • Page 102 Size 160 KB 64 KB 15 MB 58 MB 58 MB 2 MB 4 GB 64 KB Memory address 000C8000-000E7FFF 000E8000-000FFFFF 00100000-00FFFFFF 04800000-07FFFFFF 04800000-07FFFFFF 08000000-080FFFFF 08200000-FFFEFFFF FFFF0000-FFFFFFFF System memory map specifications System function Unused System BIOS Extended memory Super extended memory Unused Video memory (direct access) Unused...

  • Page 103: Screw Listing

    Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used in the computer. All screws and screw locks listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 448172-001, and the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 452309-001. Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw Color Black...
  • Page 104 Where used: 10 screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the camera module to the display enclosure (2) Eight screws that secure the display panel to the display enclosure Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw...
  • Page 105 Where used: 4 screws that secure the speakers to the display enclosure Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the WLAN module to the system board (2) One screw that secures the rear cover to the computer (3) Two screws that secure the top cover to the computer Chapter 7 Screw listing...
  • Page 106 Where used: 2 screws that secure the TV tuner module to the system board Where used: (1) Four screws that secure the keyboard to the computer (2) Four screws that secure the top cover to the computer Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw...

  • Page 107: Black Phillips Pm2.0×5.0 Captive Screw

    Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the computer Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the audio/infrared board to the base enclosure (2) One screw that secures the rear USB board to the base enclosure (3) Two screws that secure the front USB board to the base enclosure (4) One screw that secures the video connector board to the base enclosure Black Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw 100 Chapter 7 Screw listing...

  • Page 108: Phillips Pm2.5×12.0 Captive Screw

    Color Black Where used: (1) Six captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the hard drive bay cover to the computer (2) One captive screw (secured by a C-clip) that secure the WLAN module compartment cover to the computer (3) Two captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer (4) Two captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the TV tuner module compartment cover to the computer...

  • Page 109: Phillips Pm3.0×4.0 Screw

    Where used: 2 captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the hard drives to the computer Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw Color Silver Where used: 8 screws that secure the hard drive brackets to the two hard drives 102 Chapter 7 Screw listing Quantity Length 4.0 mm...

  • Page 110: Phillips Pm2.5×8.0 Screw

    Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw Color Black Where used: (1) One screw that secures the optical drive to the computer (2) Three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer (3) Seven screws that secure the rear cover to the computer Quantity Length 8.0 mm Thread...
  • Page 111 Where used: 10 screws that secure the top cover to the computer Where used: 3 screws that secure the subwoofer to the base enclosure Where used: 2 screws that secure the processor fan to the base enclosure 104 Chapter 7 Screw listing...

  • Page 112: Phillips Pm2.0×3.0 Screw

    Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Silver Where used: 2 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screw Color Black Quantity Length 3.0 mm Quantity Length 8.0 mm Thread Head diameter 2.0 mm 4.5 mm Thread Head diameter 3.0 mm 5.0 mm...
  • Page 113 Where used: 4 screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer Where used: 6 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Where used: 6 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer 106 Chapter 7 Screw listing...

  • Page 114: Phillips Pm2.5×4.0 Screw

    Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw Color Black Where used: (1) Four screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure (2) Two screws that secure the audio connector board to the base enclosure Quantity Length 4.0 mm Thread Head diameter 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw 107...

  • Page 115: Phillips Pm3.0×12.0 Screw

    Where used: 2 screws that secure the video board to the system board Phillips PM3.0×12.0 screw Color Black Where used: 4 screws that secure the rear cover to the computer Phillips 2.5×3.0 broad-head screw 108 Chapter 7 Screw listing Quantity Length 12.0 mm Thread...

  • Page 116: Phillips Pm2.5×11.0 Screw

    Color Black Where used: 4 screws that secure the rear cover to the computer Phillips PM2.5×11.0 screw Color Black Quantity Length 3.0 mm Quantity Length 11.0 mm Thread Head diameter 2.5 mm 7.0 mm Thread Head diameter 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Phillips PM2.5×11.0 screw 109...

  • Page 117: Silver Phillips Pm2.0×4.0 Screw

    Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the computer Silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Color Silver Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the fingerprint reader board to the top cover (2) Two screws that secure the TouchPad on/off board to the top cover 110 Chapter 7 Screw listing Quantity Length...

  • Page 118: Slotted Sm1.5×9.0 Shoulder Screw

    Where used: 2 screws that secure the Bluetooth module to the base enclosure Slotted SM1.5×9.0 shoulder screw Color Silver Where used: 2 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure Quantity Length 9.0 mm Thread Head diameter 1.5 mm 1.5 mm Slotted SM1.5×9.0 shoulder screw 111...

  • Page 119: Phillips Pm2.5×13.0 Captive Screw

    Phillips PM2.5×13.0 captive screw Color Silver Where used: One captive screw (secured inside the video heat sink) that secures the system board and video board heat sink to the base enlcosure Silver Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw 112 Chapter 7 Screw listing Quantity Length 13.0 mm...

  • Page 120: Phillips Pm2.5×8.0 Captive Screw

    Color Silver Where used: (1) Three captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the processor heat sink to the system board (2) Four captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the video board heat sink to the system board Phillips PM2.5×8.0 captive screw Color Silver Quantity...

  • Page 121: Black Phillips Pm2.0×4.0 Screw

    Where used: 2 captive screws (secured inside the video board heat sink) that secure the video board heat sink to the system board Black Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Color Black 114 Chapter 7 Screw listing Quantity Length 4.0 mm Thread Head diameter 2.0 mm 4.5 mm...

  • Page 122: Backup And Recovery

    Backup and Recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files. ●...

  • Page 123: Recovering System Information

    To create a set of recovery discs: Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. Click Advanced Options. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step.

  • Page 124: Backing Up Your Information

    You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings. When to create restore points Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware ● Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally ● NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.

  • Page 125: When To Create Restore Points

    Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs: Back up all personal files. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering from the partition on the hard drive You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either the Start button or f11.

  • Page 126: Recovering From The Recovery Discs

    Connector pin assignments Audio-out (headphone) Audio-in (microphone) External monitor 120 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments Signal Audio out, left channel Audio out, right channel Ground Signal Audio signal in Audio signal in Ground...

  • Page 127: Audio-Out (Headphone)

    RJ-45 (network) Signal Red analog Green analog Blue analog Not connected Ground Ground analog Ground analog Ground analog +5 VDC Ground Monitor detect DDC 2B data Horizontal sync Vertical sync DDC 2B clock Signal Transmit + Transmit - Receive + Unused Unused Receive -...

  • Page 128: Network)

    Universal Serial Bus 122 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments Signal +5 VDC Data - Data + Ground...

  • Page 129: Universal Serial Bus

    10 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 volts AC or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased.

  • Page 130: Requirements For All Countries Or Regions

    Country or region Sweden Switzerland Taiwan The United Kingdom The United States The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.

  • Page 131: Recycling Battery

    Careful handling must be exercised when removing these components. NOTE: Materials Disposal. This HP product contains mercury in the backlight in the display assembly that might require special handling at end-of-life. Disposal of mercury may be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities, or see the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) Web site at http://www.eiae.org.

  • Page 132: Display

    Perform the following steps to disassemble the display assembly: Remove all screw covers (1) and screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly. Lift up and out on the left and right inside edges (1) and the top and bottom inside edges (2) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display assembly.
  • Page 133 Remove all screws (1) that secure the display panel assembly to the display enclosure. Remove the display panel assembly (2) from the display enclosure. Turn the display panel assembly upside down. Remove all screws that secure the display panel frame to the display panel. Use a sharp-edged tool to cut the tape (1) that secures the sides of the display panel to the display panel frame.
  • Page 134 Lift the top edge of the backlight cover (2) and swing it outward. Remove the backlight cover. Turn the display panel right-side up. Remove the backlight cables (1) from the clip (2) in the display panel. Turn the display panel upside down. 128 Chapter 11 Recycling...
  • Page 135 Remove the backlight frame from the display panel. WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury. Remove the backlight from the backlight frame. Disconnect the display cable (1) from the LCD panel. Remove the screws (2) that secure the LCD panel to the display rear panel.
  • Page 136 Release the tape (4) that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel. Remove the LCD panel. Recycle the LCD panel and backlight. 130 Chapter 11 Recycling...
  • Page 137 Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port 13 AC adapter, spare part number 24, 28 adapter, PAL to F-Jack spare part numbers 30 adapter, PAL to F-Jack, spare part number 25 analog channel output jack 12 audio connector board removal 73 spare part number 19, 29, audio, product description 2 audio-in jack location 11...

  • Page 138: Index

    75, 79 spare part numbers 19, 28, 75, 79 hinge cover removal 52 spare part number 29, 52 HP Webcam light 6 HP Webcam rotator 6 HP Webcom 6 I/O address specifications 93 infrared lens 11 interrupt specifications 92...
  • Page 139 headphone 11 IR emitter 12 microphone 11 network 13 RF coaxial cable jack 12 RJ-45 13 S-Video-in 12 subwoofer analog channel output 12 TV audio line-in key components 10 keyboard product description 5 removal 50 spare part numbers 18, 27, keypad keys 10 keys esc 10...
  • Page 140 processor product description 1 removal 77 spare part numbers 19, 27, 29, 77 processor fan removal 69 spare part number 19, 28, processor heat sink removal 75 spare part number 19, 28, product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 5...
  • Page 141 light 10 on/off button 10 right button 10 scroll zone 10 TouchPad 10 TouchPad on/off board removal 58 spare part number 18, 28, transporting guidelines 33 treble light 9 treble or bass volume down light 9 treble or bass volume scroll zone 9 treble or bass volume up light 9 treble/bass button 9...

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