HP Compaq 6530b, Compaq 6535b Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Compaq 6530b Notebook PC and
HP Compaq 6535b Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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First Edition: June 2008
Document Part Number: 486471-001
MSG revision history
Revision Publication date Description
A November 2009 The AC adapter descriptions and part numbers have been updated to 463958-001
for the 65-W HP Smart AC adapter for use in all countries and regions except India
and 577170-001 for the 65-W HP Smart AC adapter for use in India. The information
was updated in the following locations:
Miscellaneous parts on page 32, and Sequential part number listing on page 33.
Product description on page 1,
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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. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Product description
2 External component identification
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 9
Display components ............................................................................................................ 9
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader .......................................................................... 10
Keys ................................................................................................................................... 12
TouchPad .......................................................................................................................... 13
Front components .............................................................................................................................. 14
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 15
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 16
Rear components ............................................................................................................................... 17
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 18
3 Illustrated parts catalog
Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 21
Plastics Kit .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Cable Kit ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Mass storage devices ......................................................................................................................... 31
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................ 32
Sequential part number listing ............................................................................................................ 33
4 Removal and replacement procedures
Preliminary replacement requirements ............................................................................................... 40
Tools required .................................................................................................................... 40
Service considerations ....................................................................................................... 40
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................... 40
Cables and connectors ..................................................................................... 41
Drive handling ................................................................................................... 41
Grounding guidelines ......................................................................................................... 42
Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................ 42
Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................. 43
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Workstation guidelines ..................................................................... 43
Equipment guidelines ....................................................................... 44
Unknown user password ................................................................................................... 45
Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 46
Service tag ......................................................................................................................... 46
Computer feet .................................................................................................................... 47
Battery ............................................................................................................................... 48
SIM .................................................................................................................................... 49
Display inverter .................................................................................................................. 50
Bluetooth module ............................................................................................................... 52
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................... 54
RTC battery ....................................................................................................................... 56
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................... 57
WLAN module .................................................................................................................... 59
Expansion memory module ............................................................................................... 61
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 63
Primary memory module .................................................................................................... 65
WWAN module .................................................................................................................. 66
Switch cover ...................................................................................................................... 67
Fan ..................................................................................................................................... 68
Heat sink ............................................................................................................................ 70
Processor ........................................................................................................................... 74
Display assembly ............................................................................................................... 76
Top cover ........................................................................................................................... 83
TouchPad board ................................................................................................................ 85
ExpressCard board ............................................................................................................ 88
Audio board ....................................................................................................................... 89
Modem module .................................................................................................................. 91
Speaker ............................................................................................................................. 93
USB/digital media board .................................................................................................... 94
Rear cover ......................................................................................................................... 95
SIM connector board ......................................................................................................... 97
Modem module cable ........................................................................................................ 98
Bluetooth module cable ..................................................................................................... 99
System board ................................................................................................................... 101
Microphone extension cable ............................................................................................ 104
5 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 105
Using Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................... 105
Computer Setup Menus ................................................................................................................... 107
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Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... 105
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. 106
6 Specifications
Computer specifications ................................................................................................................... 111
14.1-inch, WXGA display specifications ........................................................................................... 112
Hard drive specifications .................................................................................................................. 113
DVD±RW and CD-RW Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications .................................................. 114
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive specifications ........................................................................................ 115
DVD-ROM Drive ............................................................................................................................... 116
System DMA specifications .............................................................................................................. 117
System interrupt specifications ......................................................................................................... 118
System I/O address specifications ................................................................................................... 119
System memory map specifications ................................................................................................. 121
7 Screw listing
Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw ..................................................................................................... 123
Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw ................................................................................................... 124
Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 125
Phillips PM2.5×9.0 captive screw ..................................................................................................... 126
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 126
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 129
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 130
Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 131
Phillips PM2.5×7.0 captive screw ..............................................................................................
Phillips PM2.0×4.0 captive screw ..................................................................................................... 134
Torx8 T8M2.5×9.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 136
Torx8 T8M2.5×6.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 138
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 broad-head screw .............................................................................................. 139
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 141
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw ................................................................................................................. 143
Hex HM5.0×9.0 screw lock .............................................................................................................. 144
File menu ......................................................................................................................... 107
Security menu .................................................................................................................. 107
Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................ 108
System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ 108
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8 Backup and recovery
Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 145
Backing up ........................................................................................................................................ 146
Backup tips ...................................................................................................................... 146
Backing up your information ............................................................................................ 146
Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 147
Recovering the hard drive using f11 ................................................................................................. 147
Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) .... 148
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9 Connector pin assignments
1394 ................................................................................................................................................. 150
Audio-in (microphone) ...................................................................................................................... 150
Audio-out (headphone) ..................................................................................................................... 150
External monitor ............................................................................................................................... 151
RJ-11 (modem) ................................................................................................................................ 152
RJ-45 (network) ................................................................................................................................ 153
S-Video-out ...................................................................................................................................... 154
Serial port ......................................................................................................................................... 155
Universal Serial Bus ......................................................................................................................... 155
10 Power cord set requirements
Requirements for all countries and regions ...................................................................................... 156
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................. 157
11 Recycling
Battery .............................................................................................................................................. 158
Display .............................................................................................................................................. 158
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 164
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1 Product description
Category Description HP Compaq
6530b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
Product Name HP Compaq 6530b
HP Compaq 6535b
Processors
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
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T9600 2.80-GHz
processor, 35W, 6MB L2 cache, 800MHz front side bus
(FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo
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P9500 2.53-GHz
processor, 25W, 6MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
Intel Core 2 Duo
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T9400 2.53-GHz
processor, 35W, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
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6530b
Notebook PC
without WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
Intel Core 2 Duo
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P8600 2.40-GHz
processor, 25W, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
Intel Core 2 Duo
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P8400 2.26-GHz
processor, 25W, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB
AMD® Turion™ X2
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Ultra Dual Core
ZM-86 2.40-GHz
processor, 35W, 2MB L2 cache
AMD Turion X2 Ultra
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Dual Core ZM-82
2.20-GHz processor,
35W, 2-MB L2 cache
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6535b
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6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
Chipset
Graphics Mobile Intel® Graphics
AMD Turion X2 Ultra
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Dual Core ZM-80
2.10-GHz processor,
35W 2-MB L2 cache
AMD Turion X2 Dual
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Core RM-70 2.00GHz processor,
35W, 1-MB L2 cache
AMD Athlon™ X2
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QL-60 1.90-GHz
processor, 35W, 1MB L2 cache
AMD Sempron™
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SI-40 2.00-GHz
processor, 25W,
512-KB L2 cache
Northbridge: GE45
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Southbridge: ICH9M
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Northbridge: M780G
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Southbridge: SB700
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Media Accelerator
4500MHD
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Intel Universal Memory
Architecture (UMA)
graphics subsystem
integrated with shared
video memory
(dynamically allocated)
ATI Radeon HD 3200
Graphics
UMA graphics subsystem
integrated with shared
video memory
(dynamically allocated)
Panels All display assemblies
include 2 wireless local
area network (WLAN)
antennae
Memory 2 customer-accessible/
14.1-inch WXGA
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BrightView
14.1-inch WXGA+
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14.1-inch WXGA
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upgradable memory
module slots
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6530b
Notebook PC
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6530b
Notebook PC
without WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
Supports dual-channel
Supports up to 4 GB of
PC2-6400, 800-MHz,
Supports the following
memory
system RAM
DDR2
configurations:
8192-MB total
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system memory
(4096 × 2, dualchannel)
4096-MB total
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system memory
(4096 × 1)
4096-MB total
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system memory
(2048 × 2, dualchannel)
3072-MB total
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system memory
(2048 + 1024, dualchannel)
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2560-MB total
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system memory
(2048 + 512, dualchannel)
2048-MB total
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system memory
(2048 × 1)
2048-MB total
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system memory
(1024 × 2, dualchannel)
1536-MB total
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system memory
(1024 + 512, dualchannel)
1024-MB total
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system memory
(1024 × 1)
Hard drives Supports 9.5-mm, 2.5-
inch hard drives
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6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
Supports the following
Optical drives Fixed (loosening of 1
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Supports the following
drives:
250-GB, 5400-rpm
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160-GB, 5400-rpm
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120-GB, 7200-rpm
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120-GB, 5400-rpm
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screw required)
drives:
DVD±RW and CD-
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RW SuperMulti
Double-Layer
Combo Drive with
LightScribe
DVD/CD-RW
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Combo Drive
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DVD-ROM Drive
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Diskette drive Supports external USB
diskette drive only
Supports boot from
external USB diskette
drive
Supports 3-mode diskette
drive
Audio High-definition audio
1984A - HD
Integrated stereo
microphone
Integrated dual array
microphone with camera
only
Integrated VGA camera √ √ √ √
Stereo speakers (2) √ √ √ √
Modem No-modem option
available in Japan only
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Category Description HP Compaq
6530b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
HP Compaq
6530b
Notebook PC
without WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
56K V.92 1.5-inch data/
Ethernet Low-cost 10/100/1000
NIC Power Down
S4/S5 wake on local area
Power Down Technology
Wireless Integrated WLAN options by way of wireless module:
Intel 802.11a/b/g/n (not
Intel 802.11a/b/g √ √
Intel 802.11b/g √ √
fax modem with digital line
guard
Ethernet network
interface card (NIC)
Technology
network (LAN) on AC
power
S4/S5 wake on LAN (on/
AC)
Support for no WLAN
option
available with Linux
operating system)
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Integrated WLAN options by way of wireless module:
Subscriber identity
Integrated personal area network (PAN) options by way of Bluetooth® module:
Broadcom Bluetooth 2.0
External media
card
Wireless wide area
network (WWAN) module
module (SIM) useraccessible inside the
battery bay
No-WPAN option
available
+EDR
One ExpressCard/54 slot √√√√
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6530b
Notebook PC
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6535b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
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6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
Media Card Reader
Ports
supporting Memory Stick,
Memory Stick Pro,
MultiMediaCard,
MultiMediaCard Plus,
Secure Digital Memory
Card, Secure Digital High
Capacity Memory Card,
xD-Picture Card, xDPicture Card Type H, and
xD-Picture Card Type M
Audio-in (stereo
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microphone)
Audio-out (stereo
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headphone)
Docking
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RJ-11 (modem)
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RJ-45 (Ethernet,
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includes link and
activity lights)
Serial
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S-Video-out (7 pin)
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Travel battery
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USB (4)
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VGA (Dsub 15-pin)
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supporting 1600 ×
1200 external
resolution at 75-GHz
(hot plug/unplug with
auto-detect)
1394a
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3-pin HP Smart AC
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Adapter
Docking Support for HP 3-in-1 NAS
Docking Station,
HP Advanced Docking
Station, and HP Docking
Station
Keyboard/
pointing devices
TouchPad only, with 2
31.20-mm (12.28-inch)
keyboard with embedded
numeric keypad
TouchPad buttons and
vertical scrolling (taps
enabled as default)
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Category Description HP Compaq
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Touch-sensitive controls √ √ √ √
Spill-resistant √ √ √ √
HP Compaq
6530b
Notebook PC
without WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
HP Compaq
6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
Power
requirements
6-cell, 47-Wh Li-ion
Support for 8-cell Li-ion
Security Supports Kensington
Trusted platform module
Enhanced Drive Lock √ √ √ √
Fingerprint reader √ √ √ √
Integrated smart card
65-W HP Smart AC
Adapter with localized
cable plug support (2-wire
plug with ground pin,
supports 2-pin DC
connector) and HP Fast
Charge Technology
6-cell, 55-Wh Li-ion
battery
battery
Extended Life Battery and
12-cell Ultra Capacity
Battery
security lock
(TPM) v. 1.2
reader
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Operating
system
Preinstalled:
Windows Vista® 32
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Home Basic
Windows Vista
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Business 32
Windows Vista
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Business 32 (with
Windows® XP Pro
images)
FreeDOS
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Red Flag Linux
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6530b
Notebook PC
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6535b
Notebook PC
with WWAN
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6535b Notebook
PC without
WWAN
Restore media:
Windows Vista 32
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Home Basic
Windows Vista
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Business 32
Windows Vista
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Business 64
Windows Vista
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Ultimate
Windows XP Pro,
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Service Pack 2
Windows Vista
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(DRDVD)
Windows XP Pro
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(DRDVD)
Certified:
Microsoft WHQL
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SuSE Linux
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Web support:
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Windows XP Pro
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Windows Vista
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Enterprise
Serviceability End-user replaceable
parts:
AC adapter
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Battery (system)
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Hard drive
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Memory modules
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(expansion and
primary)
Optical drive
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SIM
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WLAN module
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WWAN module
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2 External component identification
Top components
Display components
Item Component Function
(1) WLAN antenna locations Send and receive signals from one or more WLAN devices.
(2) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.
(3) WWAN antenna locations (select models only) Send and receive signals from one or more WWAN devices.
These antennae are not visible from the outside of the
computer.
NOTE: Some models have one internal microphone.
These antennae are not visible from the outside of the
computer.
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Item Component Function
(4) Webcam light (select models only) On: The integrated camera is in use.
(5) HP Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader
Item Component Function
(1) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
(2) Power button
(3) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is
logon.
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
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computer.
When the computer is on, press the button to initiate
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Hibernation.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
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briefly to exit Hibernation.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
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briefly to exit Sleep.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power
button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power
Options.
on.
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Item Component Function
(4) Info button Launches Info Center, which provides shortcuts, such as the
following:
HP 3D DriveGuard—Controls settings for software that
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protects the hard drive by parking the drive when the
computer is dropped or moved.
HP Software Setup—Installs preloaded programs to
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make them accessible to the user.
HP Wireless Assistant—Turns wireless devices on or
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off.
NOTE: If a wireless device is disabled in Computer
Setup, it must first be reenabled in Computer Setup
before it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.
System Information—Describes the memory, processor
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speed, BIOS (basic input-output system) and other
essential information about your computer system.
NOTE: Click the Advanced button to see more
information about your system.
User Guides—Provide specific details about the
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computer, including your components, power, drives,
multimedia, security, and wireless features.
NOTE: After you configure QuickLook 2, you can open this
feature by pressing the info button when the computer is off or
in Hibernation.
(5) Presentation button Opens the Presentation Options window, where you can start
a frequently used presentation, file, program, or Web site. You
can also adjust display settings for optimum viewing.
(6) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
(7) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(8) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to
wireless connection.
NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network to
establish a wireless connection.
decrease volume and to the right to increase volume.
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Keys
Item Component Function
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
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TouchPad
Item Component Function
(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Mouse.
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Front components
Item Component Function
(1) Wireless light
(2) Power light
(3) Battery light
(4) Drive light
Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
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local area network (WLAN) device, an HP Broadband
Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating
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should be connected.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Amber: A battery is charging.
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Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
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source, the light turns off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged
into an external power source, the light stays off until the
battery reaches a low battery level.
Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being
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accessed.
(5) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(7) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
(8) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
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Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has
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temporarily parked the hard drive.
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Right-side components
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Item Component Function
(1) Media Card Reader (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Memory Stick
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Memory Stick Pro
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MultiMediaCard
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MultiMediaCard Plus
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Secure Digital Memory Card
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Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
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xD-Picture Card
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xD-Picture Card Type H
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xD-Picture Card Type M
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(2) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect optional USB devices.
(3) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(4) Serial port Connects an optional device, such as a modem, mouse, or
printer.
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Item Component Function
(1) Media Card Reader (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Memory Stick
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Memory Stick Pro
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MultiMediaCard
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MultiMediaCard Plus
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Secure Digital Memory Card
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Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
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xD-Picture Card
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xD-Picture Card Type H
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xD-Picture Card Type M
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(2) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect optional USB devices.
(3) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(4)` RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(5) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent,
but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
Left-side components
Item Component Function
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
(5) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
a camcorder.
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Rear components
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Item Component Function
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(5) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent,
but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
Item Component Function
(1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
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Bottom components
Item Component Function
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3) SIM slot (select models only) Contains a WWAN SIM. The SIM slot is located inside the
battery bay.
(4) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
(5) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(6) Expansion memory module compartment Contains the expansion memory module slot and the WLAN
module.
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. If you replace the
module and then receive a warning message, remove the
module to restore computer functionality, and then contact
technical support through Help and Support.
(7) Bluetooth compartment (select models only) Contains a Bluetooth device.
(8) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
(9) Docking connector (select models only) Connects an optional docking device.
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Service tag
The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that may be needed when
troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information:
(1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.
(2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
(3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's
hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and
parts are needed.
(4) Model description: This is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for
the computer.
(5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the warranty period for this computer.
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model
description provided on the service tag.
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