HP hdx 18 Service Manual

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HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC

Maintenance and Service Guide

Document Part Number: 487262-001

November 2008

This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures.

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Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor.

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. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: November 2008 Document Part Number: 487262-001

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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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1 Product description

2 External component identification

Top components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Display components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Pointing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Front components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Right-side components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Left-side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Rear component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Bottom components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

3 Illustrated parts catalog

Service tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Computer major components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Display assembly components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Mass storage devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

Plastics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Miscellaneous parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Sequential part number listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

4 Removal and replacement procedures

Preliminary replacement requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Service considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Grounding guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Unknown user password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Component replacement procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Service tag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Computer feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11

TV tuner module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

RTC battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

WLAN module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

Switch cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–18

Keyboard cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–20

Power button board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–22

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Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–23

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–24

Power button board cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–27

Bluetooth module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–28

LED board cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–29

Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–30

Display assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–31

Top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–38

TouchPad on/off button board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–42

System board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–44

Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–47

Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–48

Audio/infrared board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–50

USB board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–51

Power connector cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–52

TV tuner module cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–53

Fan/heat sink assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–54

Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–56

5 Setup Utility

Starting the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Changing the language of the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Displaying system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Using advanced Setup Utility features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Closing the Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Setup Utility menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

System Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Diagnostics menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

6 Specifications

Computer specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

18.4-inch display specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2

Hard drive specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

System DMA specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

System memory map specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

System interrupt specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6

System I/O address specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

7 Screw listing

Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11

Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12

Phillips PM2.5×5.0 broadhead screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13

Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14

Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15

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8 Backup and recovery

Recovering system information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Creating recovery discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Backing up your information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

When to back up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Backup suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Using system restore points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Performing a recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Recovering from the recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

9 Connector pin assignments

1394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Audio-in (microphone). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Audio-out (headphone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

External monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

RJ-45 (network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

Universal Serial Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

10Power cord set requirements

Requirements for all countries and regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1

Requirements for specific countries and regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

11Recycling

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–1

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–1

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Product description

Category Description

Product name HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC

Processors Intel® Core™2 Duo processors:

■ QX9300 2.53-GHz processor, 12-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz front side bus (FSB)

■ QX9100 2.26-GHz processor, 12-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB

■ QX9000 2.00-GHz processor, 12-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB

■ T9600 2.80-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB

■ T9500 2.53-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB

■ P8600 2.40-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB

■ P8400 2.26-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB

Chipset Northbridge: Intel PM45

Southbridge: Intel ICH9M

Graphics nVidia GeForce 9650M GT with 1024 MB or 512 MB of dedicated video memory

Panel 18.4-inch dual-channel low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), full high-definition (FHD),

AntiGlare (1920×1080) display assembly with dual lamps 16:9 ultra wide aspect ratio Typical brightness: 250 nits Supports flush glass AntiGlare panel cover support Lighted logo on display enclosure All display assemblies include 2 wireless local area network (WLAN) antennae

Memory 2 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots

Supports dual-channel memory Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2

Supports the following configurations:

■ 8192-MB total system memory (4096 x 2, dual-channel)

■ 4096-MB total system memory (2048 × 2, dual-channel)

■ 3072-MB total system memory (2048 + 1024)

■ 2048-MB total system memory (1024 × 2, dual-channel)

■ 2048-MB total system memory (2048 × 1)

■ 1024-MB total system memory (1024 × 1)

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Category Description

Hard drives Supports 9.50-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-inch) hard drives

Supports second hard drive Supports HP 3D DriveGuard protection Customer-accessible Serial ATA

Supports the following hard drives:

■ 500-GB, 5400-rpm

■ 400-GB, 5400-rpm

■ 320-GB, 7200-rpm

■ 320-GB, 5400-rpm

■ 250-GB, 7200-rpm

■ 250-GB, 5400-rpm

■ 160-GB, 7200-rpm

■ 160-GB, 5400-rpm

■ 80-GB, 5400-rpm

Supports the following dual hard drive configurations:

■ 1000-GB, 5400-rpm (500-GB × 2)

■ 800-GB, 5400-rpm (400-GB × 2)

■ 640-GB, 5400-rpm (320-GB × 2)

■ 500-GB, 5400-rpm (250-GB × 2)

■ 320-GB, 7200-rpm (160-GB × 2)

■ 320-GB, 5400-rpm (160-GB × 2)

■ 160-GB, 5400-rpm (80-GB × 2)

Optical drives 12.7-mm tray load

Serial ATA (SATA) Fixed (removal of 1 screw required) Customer-accessible Parallel ATA Supports no-optical-drive option

Supports the following drives:

■ Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe

■ Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

■ Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive

Microphone 2 omni-directional, dual-array digital microphones with beam-forming, echo-cancellation,

noise-suppression software

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Category Description

Audio High-definition audio

Integrated subwoofer Supports Microsoft® premium requirements 2 Altec Lansing Pavilion-branded speakers

Webcam Low-light VGA camera

Fixed (no tilt) Activity LED 640 × 480 by 30 24 frames per second

Modem 56K V.92 1.5-inch data/fax modem with digital line guard

Modem cable is not included

Ethernet Intel Realtek 8111C 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC)

Intel Realtek 8102E 10/100 NIC Ethernet cable included

Wireless Integrated WLAN options by way of wireless module:

2 wireless antennae built into display assembly Supports no-WLAN option

Support for the following WLAN formats:

■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n

■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n with Bluetooth®

■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g

■ Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g with Bluetooth

■ Atheros 802.11a/b/g/n

■ Atheros 802.11a/b/g/n with Bluetooth

TV tuner DVB-T TV tuner module

DVB-T/ANG TV tuner module NTSC/ATSC/ANG TV tuner module TV tuner antennae with F-PAL and PAL jacks

External media cards One ExpressCard slot, supporting optional ExpressCard/54 cards

Digital Media Slot supporting Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, and xD-Picture Card (XD)

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Category Description

Ports 1394

Audio-in (mono microphone) Audio-out (stereo headphones, 2) Consumer infrared eSATA HDMI Multi-pin AC power RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) TV tuner USB (3) VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1600 × 1200 external resolution at 75 GHz (hot plug/unplug

with auto-detect)

Docking Supports expansion port 3 docking connector

Keyboard/pointing devices Spill-resistant keyboard

TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled as default

Power requirements 120-W AC adapter with localized and pointing stick cable plug support (3-wire plug with

ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector) 8-cell, 2.55-Ah (73-Wh) Li-ion battery

Security Security cable slot

Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support

Operating system Preinstalled:

Windows Vista® Ultimate (64 bit) Windows Vista Premium (32 and 64 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) FreeDOS RedFlag

Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:

AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module

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Top components

Display components

External component identification

Item Component Description

Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is on.

Wireless antennae (2) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with WLANs.

The antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.

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For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.

Internal digital dual-array

microphones (2)

Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.

Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the

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to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

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Record sound.

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

that applies

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Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader

Item Component Function

Power button* ■ When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer.

■ When the computer is on, briefly press the button to initiate Sleep.

■ When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly press the button to

exit Sleep.

■ When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly press the button to exit Hibernation.

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.

Speakers (2) Produce sound.

Media button Starts the MediaSmart program from any power state.

If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may

✎

be asked to log on to Windows. MediaSmart starts after you log on. For more information on using MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support.

Previous/rewind button ■ Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed once.

■ Rewinds media when the button is pressed in combination with the fn key.

Play/pause button Plays or pauses media.

Next/fast forward button ■ Plays the next track or chapter when the button is pressed once.

■ Fast forwards media when pressed in combination with the fn key.

Stop button Stops playback.

Optical drive button Releases the media tray.

Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.

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Item Component Function

Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. To decrease volume, slide your finger to the left, or

Treble/bass button Press the button to alternate between the treble and bass functions.

Treble or bass scroll zone Adjusts treble or bass level in the audio. (Select treble or bass by pressing the

Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless

Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.

*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.

press and hold the minus (-) sign. You can also tap the minus sign. To increase volume, slide your finger to the right, or press and hold the plus (+) sign. You can also tap the plus sign.

treble/bass button.) To decrease the treble/bass level, slide your finger to the left, or press and hold the minus (-) sign. You can also tap the minus sign. To increase the treble/bass level, slide your finger to the right, or press and hold the plus (+) sign. You can also tap the plus sign.

connection.

You must set up or access a wireless network in order to establish a

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wireless connection.

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Keys

Item Component Function

esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.

fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with

a function key or the esc key.

Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with

the fn key.

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Lights

Item Component Function

Power lights (2)* ■ On: The computer is on.

■ Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

■ Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

Battery light ■ On: A battery is charging.

■ Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.

■ Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned 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.

Drive light ■ Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

■ Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the internal hard drive.

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

Volume mute light ■ White: Computer sound is on.

■ Amber: Computer sound is off.

Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume.

Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume.

Treble/bass down light On: The treble or bass scroll zone is being used to decrease the level of treble

Treble/bass up light On: The treble or bass scroll zone is being used to increase the level of treble

Wireless light ■ Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network

or bass in the audio.

(WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.

■ Amber: All wireless devices are off.

Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.

*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

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Pointing devices

Item Component Function

TouchPad light ■ White: TouchPad is enabled.

TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

■ Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.

TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.

Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device references, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.

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Front components

Item Component Function

Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:

Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.

Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models only).

Right-side components

■ Memory Stick (MS)

■ Memory Stick Pro (MSP)

■ MultiMediaCard (MMC)

■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

■ xD-Picture Card (XD)

Item Component Function

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers,

USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.

Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

TV antenna/cable jack (select

models only)

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

microphone, or monaural microphone.

headphones, ear buds, headsets, or television audio.

Connects an optional TV antenna or an optional digital cable device that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts.

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Left-side components

Item Component Function

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional expansion

RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition

eSATA/USB port Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an

The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not

✎

prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

product.

The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port

✎

3 describes the type of expansion port.

television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.

USB port Connects an optional USB device.

1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.

ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.

Rear component

Component Function

Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components

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and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

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Bottom components

Item Component Function

Battery bay Holds the battery.

Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.

Vents (11) Enable airflow to cool internal components.

The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components

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and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.

Hard drive bay Holds 1 or 2 hard drives (depending on the model), the TV tuner module

WLAN module compartment Holds the WLAN module.

Subwoofer Contains the subwoofer speaker.

(select models only), and the 2 memory module slots.

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.

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Service tag

When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag.

Illustrated parts catalog

Item Component Description

1 Product name This is the product name affixed to the front of your 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 you use to locate documents, drivers, and

support for your computer.

5 Warranty period This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty

period for this computer.

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Computer major components

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Item Description Spare Part Number

(1) 18.4-inch, AntiGlare, dual-lamp, display assembly (includes 2 WLAN antenna

transceivers and cables, webcam, microphones, and logo)

See “Display assembly components” on page 3-7 for information on display assembly spare part numbers.

✎

(2) Switch cover 496882-001

(3) Keyboard cover (includes LED board and cable) 496883-001

(4) Keyboard (includes cable)

For use in Belgium 496878-A41

For use in Brazil 496878-201

For use in the Czech Republic 496878-221

For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway 509474-DH1

For use in France 496878-051

For use in French Canada 509474-121

For use in Germany 496878-041

For use in Greece 496878-DJ1

For use in Italy 496878-061

For use in Japan 509474-291

For use in Latin America 496878-161

498166-001

For use in the Netherlands 496878-B31

For use in Portugal 496878-131

For use in Russia 496878-251

For use in Saudi Arabia 509474-171

For use in South Korea 509474-AD1

For use in Spain 496878-071

For use in Switzerland 496878-111

For use in Taiwan 496878-AB1

For use in Thailand 509474-281

For use in Turkey 496878-141

For use in the United Kingdom 496878-031

For use in the United States 496878-001

(5) Power button board (includes cable) 498325-001

(6) Bluetooth module

The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable.

✎

The Bluetooth module cable is available using spare part number 496872-001.

(7) Bluetooth module cable 496872-001

Plastics Kit (see “Plastics Kit” on page 3-9 for more Plastics Kit spare part information) 496888-001

483113-001

(8a) ExpressCard slot bezel

(8b) Hard drive cover

(8c) WLAN module compartment cover

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Item Description Spare Part Number

(9a) Base enclosure, includes: 496880-001

(9b) Power connector cable

Power connector cable bracket (not illustrated)

7 rubber feet (not illustrated)

Rubber Feet Kit (not illustrated, includes 7 rubber feet) 496889-001

(10) Speaker assembly 496887-001

(11) Top cover (includes fingerprint reader board, fingerprint reader board cable, TouchPad,

and TouchPad cables)

(12) TouchPad on/off button board (incudes cable) 500506-001

(13) System board (includes replacement thermal material)

For use only with computer models equipped with the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300,

2.53-GHz processor, includes 512 MB of graphics subsystem memory

For use with computer models equipped with all processors except the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300,

2.53-GHz processor

Includes 1024 MB of graphics subsystem memory 506495-001

Includes 512 MB of graphics subsystem memory 496871-001

(14) Processor (includes replacement thermal material)

Intel Core2 Duo QX9300 2.53-GHz processor with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500606-001

Intel Core2 Duo Q9100 2.26-GHz processor with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 510398-001

Intel Core2 Duo Q9000 2.00-GHz processor with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 510399-001

Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500604-001

Intel Core2 Duo T9500 2.53-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500603-001

Intel Core2 Duo T8600 2.40-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500601-001

Intel Core2 Duo T8400 2.26-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 500600-001

(15) Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material)

496881-001

506494-001

For use only with computer models equipped with the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300,

2.53-GHz processor

For use with computer models equipped with all processors except the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300, 2.53-GHz processor

(16) Audio/infrared board (includes cable) 496892-001

(17) USB board (includes cable) 497706-001

(18) Fan 514290-001

Cable Kit, includes: 496891-001

(19) TV tuner module cable

(20) Subwoofer (includes 3 mounting grommets) 496893-001

512184-001

496894-001

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Item Description Spare Part Number

(21) Hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector, and isolators)

500-GB, 5400-rpm 501911-001

400-GB, 5400-rpm 501912-001

320-GB, 7200-rpm 507553-001

320-GB, 5400-rpm 503485-001

250-GB, 7200-rpm 507552-001

250-GB, 5400-rpm 503484-001

160-GB, 7200-rpm 503486-001

160-GB, 5400-rpm 503393-001

80-GB, 5400-rpm 500607-001

(22) RTC battery 449729-001

(23) Memory modules

667-MHz, PC3-8500, 1-DIMM

4096-MB 510402-001

2048-MB 510401-001

1024-MB 510400-001

667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM

4096-MB 506591-001

2048-MB 497693-001

1024-MB 497692-001

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Item Description Spare Part Number

(24) WLAN module:

■ Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States

■ Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

■ Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions except Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine

482260-001

482260-002

480985-001

■ Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use only in Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine

(25) TV tuner module

The TV tuner module spare part kit does not include a TV tuner module cable. The TV tuner module cable is

✎

included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 496891-001.

DVB-T TV tuner module 482899-003

DVB-T/ANG TV tuner module 482899-002

NTSC/ATSC/ANG TV tuner module 482899-001

TV tuner external antenna cable (not illustrated)

With F-PAL jack 482900-002

With PAL jack 482900-001

(26) Optical drive (includes bezel and optical drive bracket)

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe 503489-001

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 503488-001

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive 503487-001

(27) Battery

8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use in all countries and regions except Germany 497705-001

8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use only in Germany 497705-002

482957-001

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Display assembly components

Item Description Spare part number

(1) Display enclosure 496873-001

Display Cable Kit, includes: 496876-001

(2a) Wireless antenna transceivers and cables

(2b) Webcam/microphone module cable

(2c) Display panel cable

(3) Display hinge cover 496875-001

Display Hinge Kit, includes: 496874-001

(4a) Display hinge bracket

(4b) Display left and right hinges

(5) Webcam/microphone module 499242-001

(6) Display inverter 498324-001

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Mass storage devices

Item Description Spare part number

1 Hard drives (include left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector, and isolators)

500-GB, 5400-rpm 501911-001

400-GB, 5400-rpm 501912-001

320-GB, 5400-rpm 503485-001

320-GB, 7200-rpm 507553-001

250-GB, 7200-rpm 507552-001

250-GB, 5400-rpm 503484-001

160-GB, 7200-rpm 503486-001

160-GB, 5400-rpm 503393-001

80-GB, 5400-rpm 500607-001

2 Optical drives (include bezel and optical drive bracket)

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe 503489-001

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 503488-001

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Drive 503487-001

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Plastics Kit

Item Description Spare part number

Plastics Kit 496888-001

ExpressCard slot bezel

Hard drive cover (includes five captive screws, secured by C-clips)

WLAN module compartment cover (includes one captive screw, secured by a C-clip)

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Miscellaneous parts

Description Spare part number

AC adapter

120-W AC adapter for use in all countries and regions except Germany 463953-001

120-W AC adapter for use only in Germany 513117-001

Bluetooth laser mouse 455916-002

Power cords

For use in Argentina 490371-D01

For use in Australia 490371-011

For use in Brazil 490371-201

For use in Denmark 490371-081

For use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 490371-021

For use in India 490371-D61

For use in Italy 490371-061

For use in Japan 490371-291

For use in the People’s Republic of China 490371-AA1

For use in South Korea 490371-AD1

For use in Taiwan 490371-AB1

For use in the United Kingdom and Singapore 490371-031

For use in Canada, Mexico, and the United States 490371-001

Remote controls

Full function remote control with teletext 465541-001

Full function remote control without teletext 465540-001

Screw Kit, includes:

■ Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws

■ Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screws

■ Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws

■ Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws

■ Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screws

■ Phillips PM2.5×5.0 broadhead screws

■ Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws

Wired headset with volume control 371693-001

496890-001

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Sequential part number listing

Spare part number Description

371693-001 Wired headset with volume control

449729-001 RTC battery

455916-002 Bluetooth laser mouse

463953-001 120-W AC adapter for use in all countries and regions except Germany

465540-001 Full function remote control without teletext

465541-002 Full function remote control with teletext

480985-001 Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions except

Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine

482260-001 Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize,

Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States

482260-002 Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra,

Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, the People's Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and To bag o, Tu n i sia , Tu r key, Tu r k men i s t an, Tu v a l u, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

482899-001 NTSC/ATSC/ANG TV tuner module

The TV tuner module spare part kit does not include a TV tuner module cable. The TV tuner

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module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 496891-001.

482899-002 DVB-T/ANG TV tuner module

The TV tuner module spare part kit does not include a TV tuner module cable. The TV tuner

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module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 496891-001.

482899-003 DVB-T TV tuner module

The TV tuner module spare part kit does not include a TV tuner module cable. The TV tuner

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module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 496891-001.

482900-001 TV tuner external antenna cable with PAL jack

482900-002 TV tuner external antenna cable with F-PAL jack

482957-001 Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use only in Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine

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Spare part number Description

483113-001 Bluetooth module

The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable.

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The Bluetooth module cable is available using spare part number 496872-001.

490371-001 Power cord for use in Canada, Mexico, and the United States

490371-011 Power cord for use in Australia

490371-021 Power cord for use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

490371-031 Power cord for use in the United Kingdom and Singapore

490371-061 Power cord for use in Italy

490371-081 Power cord for use in Denmark

490371-201 Power cord for use in Brazil

490371-291 Power cord for use in Japan

490371-AA1 Power cord for use in the People’s Republic of China

490371-AB1 Power cord for use in Taiwan

490371-AD1 Power cord for use in South Korea

490371-D01 Power cord for use in Argentina

490371-D61 Power cord for use in India

496871-001 System board with 512 MB of graphics subsystem memory for use with computer models equipped

with all processors except the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300, 2.53-GHz processor (includes replacement thermal material)

496872-001 Bluetooth module cable

496873-001 Display enclosure

496874-001 Display Hinge Kit (includes display hinge bracket and display left and right hinges)

496875-001 Display hinge cover

496876-001 Display Cable Kit (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables, webcam/microphone module

cable, and display panel cable)

496878-001 Keyboard for use in the United States

496878-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom

496878-041 Keyboard for use in Germany

496878-051 Keyboard for use in France

496878-061 Keyboard for use in Italy

496878-071 Keyboard for use in Spain

496878-111 Keyboard for use in Switzerland

496878-131 Keyboard for use in Portugal

496878-141 Keyboard for use in Turkey

496878-161 Keyboard for use in Latin America

496878-201 Keyboard for use in Brazil

496878-221 Keyboard for use in the Czech Republic

496878-251 Keyboard for use in Russia

496878-A41 Keyboard for use in Belgium

496878-AB1 Keyboard for use in Taiwan

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Spare part number Description

496878-B31 Keyboard for use in the Netherlands

496878-DJ1 Keyboard for use in Greece

496880-001 Base enclosure (includes power connector cable, power connector cable bracket, and 7 rubber feet)

496881-001 Top cover (includes fingerprint reader board, fingerprint reader board cable, TouchPad, and

TouchPad cable)

496882-001 Switch cover

496883-001 Keyboard cover (includes LED board and cable)

496887-001 Speaker assembly

496888-001 Plastics Kit

See “Plastics Kit” on page 3-9 for more Plastics Kit spare part information.

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496889-001 Rubber Feet Kit (includes 7 rubber feet)

496890-001 Screw Kit

496891-001 Cable Kit

496892-001 Audio/infrared board (includes cable)

496893-001 Subwoofer (includes 3 mounting grommets)

496894-001 Fan/heat sink assembly for use with all processors except the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300, 2.53-GHz

processor (includes replacement thermal material)

497692-001 1024-MB memory module (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM)

497693-001 2048-MB memory module (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM)

497705-001 8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use in all countries and regions except Germany

497705-002 8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use only in Germany

497706-001 USB board (includes cable)

498166-001 18.4-inch, AntiGlare, dual-lamp, display assembly (includes 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and

cables, webcam, microphones, and logo)

See “Display assembly components” on page 3-7 for information on display assembly spare

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part numbers.

498324-001 Display inverter

498325-001 Power button board (includes cable)

499242-001 Webcam/microphone module

500506-001 TouchPad on/off button board (incudes cable)

500600-001 Intel Core2 Duo T8400 2.26-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB (includes

replacement thermal material)

500601-001 Intel Core2 Duo T8600 2.40-GHz processor with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB (includes

replacement thermal material)

500603-001 Intel Core2 Duo T9500 2.53-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB (includes

replacement thermal material)

500604-001 Intel Core2 Duo T9600 2.80-GHz processor with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB (includes

replacement thermal material)

500606-001 Intel Core2 Duo QX9300 2.53-GHz processor with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB (includes

replacement thermal material)

500607-001 80-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector, and

isolators)

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Spare part number Description

501911-001 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

501912-001 400-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

503393-001 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

503484-001 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

503485-001 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

503486-001 160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

503487-001 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Drive (includes bezel and optical drive bracket)

503488-001 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive (includes bezel and optical drive bracket)

503489-001 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe (includes bezel and optical drive

bracket)

506494-001 System board with 512 MB of graphics subsystem memory for use only with computer models

equipped with the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300, 2.53-GHz processor

506495-001 System board with 1024 MB of graphics subsystem memory for use with computer models equipped

with all processors except the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300, 2.53-GHz processor

506591-001 4096-MB memory module (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM)

507552-001 250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

507553-001 320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector,

and isolators)

509474-121 Keyboard for use in French Canada

509474-DH1 Keyboard for use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway

509474-171 Keyboard for use in Saudi Arabia

509474-281 Keyboard for use in Thailand

509474-291 Keyboard for use in Japan

509474-AD1 Keyboard for use in South Korea

510398-001 Intel Core2 Duo Q9100 2.26-GHz processor with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB (includes

replacement thermal material)

510399-001 Intel Core2 Duo Q9000 2.00-GHz processor with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB (includes

replacement thermal material)

510400-001 1024-MB memory module (833-MHz, PC3-8500, 1-DIMM)

510401-001 2048-MB memory module (833-MHz, PC3-8500, 1-DIMM)

510402-001 4096-MB memory module (833-MHz, PC3-8500, 1-DIMM)

512184-001 Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with the Intel Core2 Duo QX9300, 2.53-GHz processor

(includes replacement thermal material)

513117-001 120-W AC adapter for use only in Germany

514290-001 Fan

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Removal and replacement procedures

Preliminary replacement requirements

Tools required

You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:

■ Flat-bladed screwdriver

■ Magnetic screwdriver

■ Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers

Service considerations

The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures.

As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying screws)

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away from the work area to prevent damage.

Plastic parts

CAUTION: Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the

plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions.

Cables and connectors

CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly

process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.

Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.

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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.

■ Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the

connector.

■ Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive and be sure that the optical

drive tray is closed.

■ Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock-proof foam.

■ Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.

■ After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag.

■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers.

■ Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.

■ If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and label

the package “FRAGILE.”

Grounding guidelines

Electrostatic discharge damage

Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.

A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Even if the spark is neither felt nor heard, damage may have occurred.

An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and may work perfectly throughout a normal cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, and then degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these

precautions:

■ Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.

■ Use nonmagnetic tools.

■ Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in this section.

■ Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.

■ If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.

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The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by different activities.

CAUTION: A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V.

Typical electrostatic voltage levels

Event 10% 40% 55%

Walking across carpet 35,000 V 15,000 V 7,500 V

Walking across vinyl floor 12,000 V 5,000 V 3,000 V

Motions of bench worker 6,000 V 800 V 400 V

Removing DIPS from plastic tube 2,000 V 700 V 400 V

Removing DIPS from vinyl tray 11,500 V 4,000 V 2,000 V

Removing DIPS from Styrofoam 14,500 V 5,000 V 3,500 V

Removing bubble pack from PCB 26,500 V 20,000 V 7,000 V

Packing PCBs in foam-lined box 21,000 V 11,000 V 5,000 V

Packaging and transporting guidelines

Relative humidity

Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:

■ To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.

■ Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging.

■ Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations.

■ Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers.

■ Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly.

■ Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or nonconductive foam.

■ Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Be sure that mechanized

equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.

Workstation guidelines

Follow these grounding workstation guidelines:

■ Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material.

■ Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and

equipment.

■ Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums.

■ When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials.

■ Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.

■ Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items

only at static-free workstations.

■ Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.

■ Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.

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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. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a

minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors, use alligator clips to connect a wrist strap.

■ When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps) can be used at

standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.

The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage:

■ Antistatic tape

■ Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors

■ Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids

■ Nonconductive foam

■ Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance

■ Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground

■ Field Service Kits

■ Static awareness labels

■ Material-handling packages

■ Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes

■ Metal tote boxes

■ Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials

The following table lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats.

Material Use Voltage protection level

Antistatic plastic Bags 1,500 V

Carbon-loaded plastic Floor mats 7,500 V

Metallized laminate Floor mats 5,000 V

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Unknown user password

If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password:

These steps also clear CMOS.

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1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (see “RTC battery” on page 4-14).

6. Wait approximately 5 minutes.

7. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.

8. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time.

9. Turn on the computer.

All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.

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Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 95 screws, in 8 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.

Service tag

When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag.

Item Component Description

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Product name This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer.

Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

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.

Model description This is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and

support for your computer.

Warranty period This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty

period for this computer.

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Computer feet

The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 496889-001. There are 7 rubber feet, in two different sizes (1 and 2), that attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below.

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Battery

Description Spare part number

8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use in all countries and regions except Germany

8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use only in Germany 497705-002

497705-001

Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

Remove the battery:

1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the front toward you.

2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery.

3. Pivot the battery 2 upward and remove it 3 from the computer.

To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge of the battery downward until it is seated. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place.

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Optical drive

The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and bracket.

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Description Spare part number

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe 503489-001

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 503488-001

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive 503487-001

Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

Remove the optical drive:

1. Position the computer with the left side toward you.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer.

3. Insert a paper clip or similar tool into the optical drive tab access 2 and push the tab forward to release the optical drive from the computer.

4. Remove the optical drive 3 from the computer.

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5. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket:

a. Position the optical drive with the rear toward you.

b. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive.

c. Remove the optical drive bracket 2.

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install an optical drive.

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Hard drive

The hard drive spare part kit includes a left and right bracket, Mylar sleeve, connector, and four isolators.

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Description Spare part number

500-GB, 5400-rpm 501911-001

400-GB, 5400-rpm 501912-001

320-GB, 7200-rpm 507553-001

320-GB, 5400-rpm 503485-001

250-GB, 7200-rpm 507552-001

250-GB, 5400-rpm 503484-001

160-GB, 7200-rpm 503486-001

160-GB, 5400-rpm 503393-001

80-GB, 5400-rpm 500607-001

Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

Remove the hard drive:

1. Loosen the five Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.

2. Lift the rear edge of the hard drive cover 2, swing it up and forward, and then remove the cover 3. The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 496888-001.

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3. Disconnect the hard drive cable 1 from the system board.

4. Grasp the Mylar tabs 2 on the hard drive and slide the hard drive 3 away from the hard drive connector.

5. Remove the hard drive 4 from the hard drive bay.

6. If it is necessary to replace the left and right hard drive brackets, Mylar sleeve, connector, and isolators:

a. Remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 hard drive bracket screws 1 from each side of the hard drive.

b. Remove the left and right hard drive brackets 2.

c. Lift the Mylar sleeve 3 straight up to remove it from the hard drive.

d. Remove the hard drive connector 4.

e. Remove the four isolators 5.

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drives.

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TV tuner module

Description Spare part number

DVB-T TV tuner module 482899-003

DVB-T/ANG TV tuner module 482899-002

NTSC/ATSC/ANG TV tuner module 482899-001

Before removing the TV tuner module, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11).

Remove the TV tuner module:

1. Disconnect the TV tuner module antenna cable 1 from the terminal on the TV tuner module.

2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 2 that secure the TV tuner module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)

3. Remove the TV tuner module 3 by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

The TV tuner module is designed with a notch 4 to prevent incorrect insertion into the TV tuner module slot.

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Reverse this procedure to install the TV tuner module.

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RTC battery

Removing the RTC battery and leaving it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all passwords and CMOS

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settings to be cleared.

Description Spare part number

RTC battery 449729-001

Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11).

Remove the RTC battery:

» Lift the RTC battery from the socket.

Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.

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Memory module

Description Spare part number

4096-MB (667-MHz, PC3-8500, 1-DIMM) 510402-001

2048-MB (667-MHz, PC3-8500, 1-DIMM) 510401-001

1024-MB (667-MHz, PC3-8500, 1-DIMM) 510400-001

4096-MB (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) 506591-001

2048-MB (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) 497693-001

1024-MB (667-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) 497692-001

Before removing the memory module, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11).

Remove the memory module:

The top memory module slot contains the expansion memory module. The bottom slot contains the primary

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memory module.

1. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)

2. Remove the memory module 2 by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

Memory modules are designed with a notch 3 to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot.

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Reverse this procedure to install a memory module.

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WLAN module

Description Spare part number

Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module

■ for use in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States

Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module

■ for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, the Republic of China, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

482260-001

482260-002

Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module

■ for use in all countries and regions except Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine

Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module

■ for use only in Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine

480985-001

482957-001

Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

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Remove the WLAN module:

1. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw 1 that secures the WLAN module compartment cover to the computer.

2. Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover 2, swing it up and to the left, and then remove the cover 3. The WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 496888-001.

3. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables 1 from the terminals on the WLAN module.

The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The white WLAN antenna

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cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.

4. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 2 that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)

5. Remove the WLAN module 3 by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

WLAN modules are designed with a notch 4 to prevent incorrect insertion into the WLAN module slot.

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Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module.

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Switch cover

Description Spare part number

Switch cover 496882-001

Before removing the switch cover, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

Remove the switch cover:

1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 1 that secure the switch cover to the computer

2. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 2 that secure the switch cover to the computer.

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3. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.

4. Open the computer as far as possible.

5. Lift the right side of the switch cover 1 until it detaches from the computer.

6. Remove the switch cover 2 by lifting it straight up.

Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover.

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Keyboard cover

Description Spare part number

Keyboard cover (includes LED board and cable) 496883-001

Before removing the keyboard cover, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18).

Remove the keyboard cover:

1. Release the keyboard cover 1 by lifting the front edge until it rests at an angle.

2. Lift the keyboard cover 2 as far as the power button board cable allows.

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3. Disconnect the LED board cable from the LED board.

4. Remove the keyboard cover.

Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard cover.

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Power button board

Description Spare part number

Power button board (includes cable) 498325-001

Before removing the power button board, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18).

6. Remove the switch cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20).

Remove the power button board:

1. Disconnect the power button board cable 1 from the low insertion force (LIF) connector on the power button board.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 2 that secures the power button board to the computer.

3. Remove the power button board 3.

Reverse this procedure to install the power button board.

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Bluetooth module

The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is

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available using spare part number 496872-001. See “Bluetooth module cable” on page 4-28 for Bluetooth module cable removal information.

Description Spare part number

Bluetooth module 483113-001

Before removing the Bluetooth module, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

b. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

c. Power button board (see “Power button board” on page 4-22)

Remove the Bluetooth module:

1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the Bluetooth module to the top cover.

2. Release the Bluetooth module 2 as far as the Bluetooth module cable allows.

3. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable 3 from the Bluetooth module.

Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.

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Keyboard

Description Spare part number

For use in Belgium 496878-A41

For use in Brazil 496878-201

For use in the Czech Republic 496878-221

For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway 509474DH1

For use in France 496878-051

For use in French Canada 509474121

For use in Germany 496878-041

For use in Greece 496878-DJ1

For use in Italy 496878-061

For use in Japan 509474291

For use in Latin America 496878-161

For use in the Netherlands 496878-B31

For use in Portugal 496878-131

For use in Russia 496878-251

For use in Saudi Arabia 509474-171

For use in South Korea 509474-AD1

For use in Spain 496878-071

For use in Switzerland 496878-111

For use in Taiwan 496878-AB1

For use in Thailand 509474-281

For use in Turkey 496878-141

For use in the United Kingdom 496878-031

For use in the United States 496878-001

Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18).

6. Remove the keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20).

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Remove the keyboard:

1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

3. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.

4. Open the computer as far as possible.

5. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

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6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard 1 until it rests at an angle.

7. Release the keyboard 2 by sliding it back to disengage the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard from the top cover and rest it on the display.

8. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector 1 to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable 2 from the system board.

9. Remove the keyboard.

Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.

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Power button board cable

The power button board cable is included with the power button board, spare part number 498325-001.

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Before removing the power button board cable, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

b. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

c. Power button board (see “Power button board” on page 4-22)

d. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

Remove the power button board cable:

1. Disconnect the power button board cable 1 from the LIF connector on the system board.

2. Remove the power button board cable 2.

Reverse this procedure to install the power button board cable.

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Bluetooth module cable

Description Spare part number

Bluetooth module cable 496872-001

Before removing the Bluetooth module cable, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

b. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

c. Power button board (see “Power button board” on page 4-22)

d. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

Remove the Bluetooth module cable:

1. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable 1 from the system board.

2. Remove the Bluetooth module cable 2.

Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module cable.

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LED board cable

The LED board cable is included with the keyboard cover, spare part number 496883-001.

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Before removing the LED board cable, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

b. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

c. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

Remove the LED board cable:

1. Release the ZIF connector 1 to which the LED board cable is attached and disconnect the LED board cable from the system board.

2. Remove the LED board cable 2.

Reverse this procedure to install the LED board cable.

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Speaker assembly

Description Spare part number

Speaker assembly 496887-001

Before removing the speaker assembly, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

b. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

c. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

Remove the speaker assembly:

1. Disconnect the speaker assembly cable 1 from the system board.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 2 that attaches the speaker assembly to the top cover.

3. Release the wireless antenna cables from the routing channel 3 built into the right side of the speaker assembly.

4. Remove the speaker assembly 4.

Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly.

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Display assembly

Description Spare part number

18.4-inch, AntiGlare, dual-lamp, display assembly (includes 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, webcam, microphones, and logo)

498166-001

Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

b. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

c. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

d. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

Remove the display assembly:

1. Open the computer as far as possible.

2. Disconnect the display panel cable 1 from the system board.

3. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module cable 2 from the system board.

4. Remove the WLAN antenna cable 3 from the opening and the routing channel built into the top cover.

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CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to support the display assembly can

result in damage to the display assembly and other computer components.

5. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 1 that secure the display assembly to the computer. Be sure to hold the display before removing the last screw to prevent damage to the display.

6. Lift the display assembly 2 straight up and remove it.

7. If it is necessary to replace the display enclosure or any of the display assembly internal components, remove the rubber screw covers 1 and the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 2 on the display bezel lower edge.

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8. Turn the display assembly upside down, with the bottom edge toward you.

9. Release the display enclosure bottom edge 1 as far as the wireless antenna cables and display logo LED cable allow.

10. Remove the wireless antenna cables 2 from the slot built into the display hinge cover.

11. Disconnect the display logo LED cable 3 from the display logo LED board.

12. Remove the display enclosure 4. The display enclosure is available using spare part number 496873-001.

13. If it is necessary to replace the wireless antenna transceivers and cables, remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0

screw 1 that secures each transceiver to the display enclosure.

14. Detach the transceivers 2 from the display enclosure.

15. Release the retention tabs 3 built into the display enclosure and remove the wireless antenna cables from

the tabs. The wireless antenna transceivers and cables are included in the Display Cable Kit, spare part number 496876-001.

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16. If it is necessary to replace the webcam/microphone module, remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that

secures the module to the display bezel.

17. Release the webcam/microphone module 2 as far from the display bezel as the webcam/microphone module

cable allows.

18. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module cable 3 from the webcam/microphone module, and remove the

webcam/microphone module. The webcam/microphone module is available using spare part number 499242-001.

19. If it is necessary to replace the display hinge cover, display inverter, or webcam/microphone module cable,

remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 that secure the display hinge cover to the display bezel.

20. Remove the display hinge cover 2 from the display bezel. The display hinge cover is available using spare part

number 496875-001.

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21. If it is necessary to replace the webcam/microphone module cable, remove the cable from the display panel. The webcam/microphone module cable is included in the Display Cable Kit, spare part number 496876-001.

22. If it is necessary to replace the display panel cable, detach the adhesive reinforcement strip 1 that secures the display panel cable to the display panel.

23. Disconnect the display panel cable 2 from the display panel.

24. Disconnect the display panel cable from the display inverter 3, and remove the display panel cable 4. The display panel cable is included in the Display Cable Kit, spare part number 496876-001.

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25. If it is necessary to replace the display inverter, release the display inverter 1 as far from the display bezel as the backlight cables and display panel cable allow.

26. Disconnect the two backlight cables 2 and the display panel cable 3 from the display inverter, and remove the display inverter. The display inverter is available using spare part number 498324-001.

27. If it is necessary to replace the display hinges, remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure the display hinge bracket to the display bezel.

28. Remove the display hinge bracket 2.

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29. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 that secure the display hinges to the display panel.

30. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 2 that secure the display hinges to the display panel.

31. Remove the display hinges 3. The display hinges and display hinge bracket are included in the Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 496874-001.

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly.

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Top cover

Description Spare part number

Top cover (includes fingerprint reader board, fingerprint reader board cable, TouchPad, and TouchPad cables)

496881-001

Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

When replacing the top cover, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover:

■ Power button board (see “Power button board” on page 4-22)

■ Bluetooth module (see “Bluetooth module” on page 4-23)

■ Bluetooth module cable (see “Bluetooth module cable” on page 4-28)

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Remove the top cover:

1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Remove the 12 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.

3. Remove the seven Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.

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4. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.

5. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:

1 TouchPad board cable

2 TouchPad on/off button board cable

3 USB board cable

4 Power connector cable

6. Release the power connector cable 1 and USB board cable 2 from the clips and routing channel built into the top cover.

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7. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.

8. Lift the rear edge 1 of the top cover until it rests at an angle.

9. Slide the top cover 2 back until the fingerprint reader board cable is accessible.

10. Release the ZIF connector 1 to which the fingerprint reader board cable is attached and disconnect the

fingerprint reader board cable from the system board.

11. Remove the top cover 2.

Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.

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TouchPad on/off button board

Description Spare part number

TouchPad on/off button board (incudes cable) 500506-001

Before removing the TouchPad on/off button board, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

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Remove the TouchPad on/off button board:

1. Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the TouchPad on/off button board to the top cover.

3. Remove the TouchPad on/off button board 2.

Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad on/off button board.

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System board

The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.

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Description Spare part number

Includes 1024-MB of graphics subsystem memory 506495-001

Includes 512-MB of graphics subsystem memory 506494-001

Before removing the system board, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:

■ RTC battery (see “RTC battery” on page 4-14)

■ Fan/heat sink assembly (see “Fan/heat sink assembly” on page 4-54)

■ Processor (see “Processor” on page 4-56)

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Remove the system board:

1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system board.

3. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.

4. Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board.

5. Release the ZIF connector to which the audio/infrared board cable 2 is attached and disconnect the audio/infrared board cable from the system board.

6. Disconnect the USB board cable 3 from the system board.

7. Disconnect the power connector cable 4 from the system board.

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8. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure.

9. Use the optical drive connector 1 to lift the system board 2 until it rests at an angle.

10. Remove the system board 3 by sliding it up and to the right.

Reverse this procedure to install the system board.

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Fan

Description Spare part number

Fan 514290-001

Before removing the fan, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

l. System board (see “System board” on page 4-44)

Remove the fan:

1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 that secure the fan to the base enclosure.

2. Remove the fan 2 from the base enclosure.

Reverse this procedure to install the fan.

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Subwoofer

Description Spare part number

Subwoofer (includes 3 mounting grommets) 496893-001

Before removing the subwoofer, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

l. System board (see “System board” on page 4-44)

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Remove the subwoofer:

1. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 broadhead screws 1 that secure the subwoofer to the base enclosure.

2. Remove the subwoofer 2 by lifting it straight up.

The rubber grommets 3 should be inspected and replaced in the correct locations 4 on the subwoofer. These

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grommets are critical for satisfactory subwoofer performance.

Reverse this procedure to install the subwoofer.

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Audio/infrared board

Description Spare part number

Audio/infrared board (includes cable) 496892-001

Before removing the audio/infrared board, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

Remove the audio/infrared board and cable:

1. Release the ZIF connector 1 to which the audio/infrared board cable is attached and disconnect the audio/infrared board cable from the system board.

2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 2 that secures the audio/infrared board to the base enclosure.

3. Remove the audio/infrared board 3 by lifting it straight up.

Reverse this procedure to install the audio/infrared board.

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USB board

Description Spare part number

USB board (includes cable) 497706-001

Before removing the USB board, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

Remove the USB board and cable:

1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the USB board to the base enclosure.

2. Remove the USB board and cable 2 by lifting them straight up.

Reverse this procedure to install the USB board.

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Power connector cable

The power connector cable is included in the base enclosure spare part kit, spare part number 496880-001.

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Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

Remove the power connector cable:

1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the power connector and bracket to the base enclosure.

2. Remove the power connector bracket 2.

3. Remove the power connector and cable 3.

Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.

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TV tuner module cable

The TV tuner module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 496891-001.

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Before removing the TV tuner module cable, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

Remove the TV tuner module cable:

1. Remove the TV tuner module cable connector 1 from the clip in the base enclosure.

2. Remove the TV tuner module cable 2.

Reverse this procedure to install the TV tuner module cable.

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Fan/heat sink assembly

Description Spare part number

Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) 496894-001

To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left side of the computer.

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The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.

Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

l. System board (see “System board” on page 4-44)

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Remove the fan/heat sink assembly:

1. Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board.

2. Loosen the four Phillips PM2.0×10.0 captive screws 2 and the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screws 3 that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.

Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink assembly and system board

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components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly from side to side to detach the assembly.

3. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly 4.

The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the fan/heat sink assembly and the system

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board each time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed:

■ Thermal paste is used on the processor 1 and the heat sink section 2 that services it.

■ Thermal pads are used on the Northbridge chip 3 and the heat sink section 4 that services it.

■ Thermal pads are used on various other system board components 5 and 7, and sections of the heat sink 6

and 8.

Replacement thermal material is included with all fan/heat sink assembly, system board, and processor spare part kits.

Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly.

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Processor

The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.

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Description Spare part number

Intel Core2 Duo processors (12-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB):

■ QX9300 2.53-GHz processor

■ Q9100 2.26-GHz processor 510398-001

■ Q9000 2.00-GHz processor 510399-001

Intel Core2 Duo processors (6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB):

■ T9600 2.80-GHz processor

■ T9500 2.53-GHz processor 500603-001

Intel Core2 Duo processors (3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB):

■ T8600 2.40-GHz processor

■ T8400 2.26-GHz processor 500600-001

Before removing the processor, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

500606-001

500604-001

500601-001

and then shut it down through the operating system.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-8).

5. Remove the following components:

a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-9)

b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)

c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d. Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-15)

e. WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-16)

f. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)

g. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)

h. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)

i. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-30)

j. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-31)

k. Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-38)

l. System board (see “System board” on page 4-44)

m. Fan/heat sink assembly (see “Fan/heat sink assembly” on page 4-54)

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Remove the processor:

1. Turn the processor locking screw 1 one-half turn counterclockwise until you hear a click.

2. Lift the processor 2 straight up and remove it.

The gold triangle 3 on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon 4 embossed on the processor socket

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when you install the processor.

Reverse this procedure to install the processor.

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The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is not working.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility.

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Starting the Setup Utility

To start the Setup Utility:

1. Turn on or restart the computer.

2. Before Windows opens and while “Press <F10> to enter setup” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press

Changing the language of the Setup Utility

f10.

Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is not already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.

1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press

3. Press

4. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press

5. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in Windows.

f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select a language, and then press enter to select a language.

Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility

Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.

■ To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.

■ To choose an item in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the

arrow keys or

■ To select an item, press enter.

■ To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.

■ To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open, press f1.

f5 or f6.

f10 while “Press <F10> to enter setup”

enter.

enter to save your preference.

f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Displaying system information

The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is not open, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.

1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Access the system information by using the Main menu.

3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press

enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.)

Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is not already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.

1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press

3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press

4. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press

The Setup Utility default settings are set when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts.

enter.

enter to save your preferences.

f10 while “Press <F10> to enter setup”

f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.

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Using advanced Setup Utility features

This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows.

The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for boot order preferences.

The “<F12> to boot from LAN” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for a Network Service Boot.

The “Press <F9> to change boot order” message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order.

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Closing the Setup Utility

You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.

■ To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of the

following procedures:

❏ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

– or –

❏ If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to

select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press

When you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you press

■ To close the Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press

select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press

After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows.

Setup Utility menus

The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.

Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer.

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enter.

f10 procedure, you are offered an option to return to the Setup Utility. When you use the

enter.

esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to

enter.

Main menu

Select To do this

System information ■ View and change the system time and date.

Security menu

Select To do this

Administrator password Enter, change, or delete an administrator password.

Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.

■ View identification information about the computer.

■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system

BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).

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System Configuration menu

Select To do this

Language Support Change the Setup Utility language.

Boot Options Set the following boot options:

Button Sound (select models only) Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound.

Virtualization Technology Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.

Processor C4 State Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state.

■ f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)—Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).

■ CD-ROM boot—Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.

■ Floppy boot—Enable/disable boot from Floppy.

■ Internal Network Adapter boot—Enable/disable boot from Internal

Network Adapter.

■ Boot Order—Set the boot order for:

❐ USB Floppy ❐ ATAPI CD-/DVD-ROM Drive ❐ Hard drive ❐ USB Diskette on Key ❐ USB Hard drive ❐ Network adapter

Diagnostics menu

Select To do this

Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.

Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only)

Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.

On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the

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Primary Hard Disk Self Test.

Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive.

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Computer specifications

Metric U.S.

Dimensions

Length 28.6 cm 11.26 in

Width 43.6 cm 17.17 in

Height (front to rear) 3.4 to 4.4 cm 1.34 to 1.73 in

Weight 4.0 kg 8.83 lbs

Input power

Operating voltage 19.0 V dc @ 4.74 A - 65 W

Operating current 4.74 A

Temperature

Specifications

Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F

Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F

Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F

Relative humidity

Operating 10% to 90%

Nonoperating 5% to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft

Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft

Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this

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range of temperatures.

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18.4-inch display specifications

Dimensions

Height 23.0 cm 9.06 in

Width 39.9 cm 15.71 in

Diagonal 46.7 cm 18.40 in

Number of colors Up to 16.8 million

Contrast ratio 250:1 (typical)

Brightness 180 nits (typical)

Pixel resolution

Pitch 0.279 × 0.279 mm

Format 1920 × 1080

Configuration RGB vertical stripe

Backlight Edge lit

Character display 80 × 25

Total power consumption 4.0 W

Viewing angle ±40° horizontal, +120°/-40° vertical (typical)

Metric U.S.

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Hard drive specifications

Dimensions

Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm

Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm

Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g

Interface type SATA SATA SATA

Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec

Security ATA security ATA security ATA security

Seek times (typical read, including setting)

Single track 3 ms 3 ms 3 ms

Average 13 ms 13 ms 13 ms

Maximum 24 ms 24 ms 24 ms

Logical blocks 976,809,728 781,446,402 625,127,124

Disc rotational speed 5400 rpm 5400 rpm 7200 rpm and

Operating temperature 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)

500-GB* 400-GB* 320-GB*

5400 rpm

*1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. Actual drive specifications may differ slightly.

Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.

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250-GB* 160-GB* 80-GB*

Dimensions

Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm

Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm

Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g

Interface type SATA SATA SATA

Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec

Security ATA security ATA security ATA security

Seek times (typical read, including setting)

Single track 3 ms 3 ms 3 ms

Average 13 ms 13 ms 13 ms

Maximum 24 ms 24 ms 24 ms

Logical blocks 488,397,168 312,581,808 234,441,648

Disc rotational speed 7200 rpm and

5400 rpm

Operating temperature 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)

*1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less. Actual drive specifications may differ slightly.

Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.

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7200 rpm and 5400 rpm

5400 rpm

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Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications

Applicable disc Read: Write:

Access time BD DVD

Random < 230 ms < 180 ms

Cache buffer 4.5 MB

Data transfer rate

2X BD-RAM 9 MB/sec

8X DVD 2,400 KB/sec

16X CD-R 2,400 KB/sec

16X CD-RW 2,400 KB/sec

System DMA specifications

BD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R-DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R-DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver.2), CD-DA, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), Photo CD (single and multiple sessions), CD Extra, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-TEXT

DVD-RAM (Ver.2), DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-R, and CD-ROM

Hardware DMA System function

DMA0 Not applicable

DMA1* Not applicable

DMA2* Not applicable

DMA3 Not applicable

DMA4 Direct memory access controller

DMA5* Not applicable

DMA6 Not assigned

DMA7 Not assigned

*ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5.

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System memory map specifications

Size Memory address System function

640 KB 00000000-0009FFFF Base memory

128 KB 000A0000-000BFFFF Video memory

64 KB 000C0000-000CFFFF Video BIOS

64 KB 000E8000-000FFFFF System BIOS

00100000- XFFFFFFF Extended memory (based on memory

(X+1)0000000-FEDFFFFF PCI bus

FED00000-FED003FF High precision event timer

FEE01000-FFFFFFFF PCI bus

System interrupt specifications

Hardware IRQ System function

IRQ0 System timer

IRQ1 Standard 101-/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard

installed)

IRQ8 System CMOS/real-time clock

IRQ12 Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad

IRQ13 Numeric data processor

IRQ16 Intel ICH9 Family USB universal host controller 2937

Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family

IRQ17 High definition audio controller

Intel ICH9 Family USB universal host controller 2938 Marvell Yukon 88E8072 PCIE-gigabit Ethernet controller

IRQ18 Intel ICH9 Family USB universal host controller 2939

Intel ICH9 Family USB universal host controller 2936

IRQ19 Intel ICH9 Family USB2 enhanced controller 293C

IRQ20 Intel ICH9 Family USB2 enhanced controller 293A

Intel ICH9 Family USB universal host controller 2934

IRQ21 Intel ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI controller

IRQ22 Intel ICH9 Family USB universal host controller 2935

*Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none.

PC Cards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15. Either the infrared or the serial port

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may assert IRQ3 or IRQ4.

For operating systems after Windows 2000, APIC (Advanced programming interrupt controller) is used.

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Specifications 6–6

HP hdx 18 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Product description

Top components

Display components

External component identification

Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader

Keys

Lights

Pointing devices

Front components

Right-side components

Left-side components

Rear component

Bottom components

Service tag

Illustrated parts catalog

Computer major components

Display assembly components

Mass storage devices

Plastics Kit

Miscellaneous parts

Sequential part number listing

Removal and replacement procedures

Preliminary replacement requirements

Tools required

Service considerations

Grounding guidelines

Unknown user password

Component replacement procedures

Service tag

Computer feet

Battery

Optical drive

Hard drive

TV tuner module

RTC battery

Memory module

WLAN module

Switch cover

Keyboard cover

Power button board

Bluetooth module

Keyboard

Power button board cable

Bluetooth module cable

LED board cable

Speaker assembly

Display assembly

Top cover

TouchPad on/off button board

System board

Subwoofer

Audio/infrared board

USB board

Power connector cable

TV tuner module cable

Fan/heat sink assembly

Processor

Starting the Setup Utility

Changing the language of the Setup Utility

Setup Utility

Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility

Displaying system information

Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility

Using advanced Setup Utility features

Closing the Setup Utility

Setup Utility menus

Main menu

Security menu

System Configuration menu

Diagnostics menu

Computer specifications

Specifications

18.4-inch display specifications

Hard drive specifications

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications