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First Edition: August 2008
Document Part Number: 469060-001
Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Product description
2 External component identification
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 7
Display and top components ............................................................................................... 7
Buttons, fingerprint reader, and speakers ............................................................................ 9
Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 18
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 160
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1Product description
CategoryDescriptionComputer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
subsystem memory on computer
models equipped with 2048 MB or
more of main system memory
Up to 251 MB of graphics
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subsystem memory on computer
models equipped with 1024 MB
Memory size is dynamic change
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GeForce 9650M GT, Nvidia NB9P-
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GS with 512 MB (32 MB × 16 DDR2
×8 PCs)
GeForce 9300M GS, Nvidia NB9M-
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GEB with 256 MB
(32 MB × 16 DDR2 × 4 PCs)
15.4-inch, WSXGA+ (1680 × 1050)
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AntiGlare
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Memory2 SODIMM slots√√√
Customer-accessible/upgradable√√√
PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2√√√
Dual-channel support√√√
15.4-inch, WSXGA+ (1680 × 1050)
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BrightView
15.4-inch, WXGA+ (1440 × 900)
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AntiGlare
15.4-inch, WXGA+ (1440 × 900)
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BrightView
AntiGlare glass panel cover
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support
Support for lighted logo on
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display enclosure
Typical brightness 200 nits
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2Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescriptionComputer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Computer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
UMA memory
Computer models
equipped with
Intel processors
and graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Supports up to 4096 MB system memory
4096-MB total system memory
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(2048 MB × 2, dual-channel)
3072-MB total system memory
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(2048 MB × 1 + 1024 × 1)
2048-MB total system memory
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(1024 MB × 2, dual-channel)
2048-MB total system memory
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(2048 MB × 1)
1024-MB total system memory
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(512 MB × 2, dual-channel)
1024-MB total system memory
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(1024 MB × 1)
Hard drivesSupports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5-mm,
2.5-inch hard drives
Supports up to 2 hard drives√√√
Support for Accelerometer hard
Support for solid-state drive (SSD) on
drive protection
dual hard drive configurations, with SSD
set as the primary drive
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Dual hard drive configurations:
640-GB (320-GB, 5400-rpm × 2)
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500-GB (250-GB, 5400-rpm × 2)
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320-GB (160-GB, 7200-rpm × 2)
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320-GB (160-GB, 5400-rpm × 2)
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64-GB SSD + 320-GB, 5400-rpm
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Single hard drive configurations:
320-GB, 5400-rpm
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250-GB, 5400-rpm
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160-GB, 7200-rpm
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160-GB, 5400-rpm
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120-GB, 5400-rpm
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Optical drives12.7-mm tray load√√√
Parallel ATA√√√
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CategoryDescriptionComputer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Fixed (1 screw for removal)√√√
Computer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
UMA memory
Computer models
equipped with
Intel processors
and graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Support for the following optical drives:
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti
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Double-Layer Combo Drive with
LightScribe
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti
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Double-Layer Combo Drive
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with
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SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer
WebcamLow-light VGA camera√√√
Fixed (no tilt)√√√
Activity LED√√√
640 × 480 by 24 frames per second√√√
Microphone2 omnidirectional microphones, dual
AudioHD Audio (IDT)√√√
Integrated subwoofer√√√
Supports Microsoft Premium
array with appropriate software
(supports beam forming, echo
cancellation, and noise suppression)
Requirements
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Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing
speakers
Modem56K V.92 data/fax modem√√√
Supports all world-wide certification
EthernetIntegrated Realtek 10/100/1000 network
Integrated Realtek 10/100 NIC√
WirelessIntegrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by way of wireless module:
Broadcom 4321 802.11a/b/g/n√√
Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g√√
Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n
requirements
interface card (NIC)
Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n√√
WLAN module
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CategoryDescriptionComputer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Computer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
UMA memory
Computer models
equipped with
Intel processors
and graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g
WLAN module
Broadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n
WLAN module
Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g
WLAN module
WirelessIntegrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM hybrid
TV tuner module
Integrated world-wide analog DVB-T
TV tuner module
Support for TV tuner antennae for both
DVB-T and ATSC/NTSC
External media
card
Digital Media Slot, supports SD, MMC,
PortsAudio-in (mono microphone)√√√
Audio-out (stereo headphone)√√√
Audio-out (stereo headphone with S/
One ExpressCard 54 slot√√
SD I/O, MS, MSP, xD
PDIF)
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Consumer infrared√√√
eSATA√√√
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) v1.3 supporting 1080p with
HDCP key
IEEE 1394a√√
RJ-11 (modem; select models only)√√√
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and
activity lights)
TV tuner antenna (select models only)√√
USB (4 on computer models not
equipped with an eSATA port; 3 on
computer models equipped with an
eSATA port)
VGA (Dsub 15-pin)√√√
2-pin AC power for 90-W AC adapter√√√
DockingExpansion port 3 supports the HP
xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and
HP Notebook QuickDock
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CategoryDescriptionComputer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Computer
models equipped
with AMD
processors and
graphics
subsystems with
UMA memory
Computer models
equipped with
Intel processors
and graphics
subsystems with
discrete memory
Keyboard/
pointing devices
Touchpad supports 2-way scrolling√√√
Taps enabled as default√√√
Power
requirements
6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery√
90-W AC adapter with localized cable
65-W AC adapter with localized cable
SecuritySecurity cable slot√√√
Fingerprint reader (select models only)√√√
Operating
system
Linux Red Flag√√√
17-inch full-size keyboard with
numeric keypad
8-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery√√
plug support (2-wire plug with ground
pin, supports 2-pin DC connector)
plug support (2-wire plug with ground
pin, supports 2-pin DC connector)
Preinstalled:
FreeDOS√√√
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Windows Vista® Business (32 bit)√√√
Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) vvv√
Windows Vista Premium (32 bit)√√√
Windows Vista Ultimate (64 bit)√√√
ServiceabilityAC adapter√√√
Battery (system)√√√
Hard drives (2)√√√
Memory module√√√
Optical drive√√√
TV tuner module√√√
WLAN module√√√
6Chapter 1 Product description
2External component identification
Top components
Display and top components
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Internal display switchTurns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is
closed while the power is on.
(2)Wireless antennae (select models only)Send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennae are not visible from the
outside of the computer.
NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions.
NOTE: To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the
section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These
notices are located in Help and Support.
Top components7
ItemComponentDescription
(3)Internal microphones (2)Record sound.
(4)Integrated webcam lightOn: The integrated webcam is in use.
(5)Integrated webcamRecords video and captures still photographs.
8Chapter 2 External component identification
Buttons, fingerprint reader, and speakers
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(2)Power button*
(3)Media button
When the computer is off, press the button to turn
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on the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button briefly
●
to initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the
●
button briefly 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.
Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with
●
QuickPlay preinstalled).
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a
logon password, you may be asked to log on to
Windows. QuickPlay launches after you log on. Refer to
the QuickPlay software Help for more information.
(4)Volume mute buttonMutes and restores speaker sound.
Top components9
ItemComponentDescription
(5)Volume scroll zoneAdjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to
decrease volume and to the right to increase volume.
You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to
decrease volume, or tap the plus sign on the scroll zone
to increase volume.
(6)Previous/rewind button
(7)Play/pause buttonPlays or pauses the disc.
(8)Next/fast forward button
(9)Stop buttonStops playback.
(10)Wireless buttonTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create
(11)Fingerprint readerAllows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
Plays the previous track or chapter when the
●
button is pressed once.
Rewinds media when the button is pressed
●
simultaneously with the fn key.
Plays the next track or chapter when the button is
●
pressed once.
Fast forwards media when pressed
●
simultaneously with the fn key.
a wireless connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to
establish a wireless connection.
password logon.
10Chapter 2 External component identification
Keys
ItemComponentFunction
(1)esc keyDisplays system information about your computer when
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when
(3)Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows® Start menu.
(4)Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5)Embedded numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric
(6)Function keysExecute frequently used system functions when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
pressed in combination with a function key or the esc
key.
keypad.
pressed in combination with the fn key.
Top components11
TouchPad
ItemComponentFunction
(1)TouchPad light
(2)TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
(3)TouchPad left button*Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4)TouchPad on/off buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.
(5)TouchPad scroll zoneScrolls up or down.
(6)TouchPad right button*Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. View or change pointing device preferences by selecting Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
White: TouchPad is enabled.
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Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
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screen.
12Chapter 2 External component identification
Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Power light
(2)Battery light
(3)Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being
(4)Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from the HP Remote Control.
(5)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone,
(6)Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2)Produce sound when connected to optional powered
On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
●
On: A battery is charging.
●
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
●
source has reached a low battery level. When the
battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery
light begins blinking rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external
●
power 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.
accessed.
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
NOTE: This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located
in Help and Support.
Front components13
Rear components
ComponentFunction
Vents (2)Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
Right-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Optical drive lightBlinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(2)Optical driveReads optical discs and, on select models, also writes
to optical discs.
(3)USB ports (2)Connect optional USB devices.
(4)TV antenna jack (select models only)Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a
(5)RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only)Connects a modem cable.
(6)Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
(7)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
satellite device that receives standard or high-definition
TV broadcasts.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
14Chapter 2 External component identification
Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(2)Expansion port 3Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an
(3)RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
(4)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
(5)eSATA/USB portConnects an optional high-performance eSATA
optional expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
component.
component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or an
optional USB device.
(6)USB portConnects an optional USB device.
(7)1394 port (select models only)Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
(8)Digital Media Slot lightOn: A digital card is being accessed.
(9)Digital Media SlotSupports the following optional digital card formats: Secure
Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC),
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture
Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H, xD-Picture Card
(XD) Type M.
Left-side components15
Bottom components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Vents (8)Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is
normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(2)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(3)Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
(4)Memory module compartmentContains the memory module slots.
(5)Mini Card module compartmentHolds the TV tuner card and, for select models only, the
Intel Turbo Memory card.
(6)Hard drive bay and WLAN moduleHolds the hard drive and the WLAN module.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system,
replace the wireless module only with a wireless module
authorized for use in the computer by the governmental
agency that regulates wireless devices in your country
or region. If you replace the module and then receive a
warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact technical
support through Help and Support.
16Chapter 2 External component identification
3Illustrated parts catalog
Service tag
The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that may be needed when
troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information:
(1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.
(2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
(3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's
hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and
parts are needed.
(4) Model description: This is the number needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the
computer.
(5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
Service tag17
Computer major components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)15.4-inch display assemblies (include wireless antenna transceivers and cables)
WSXGA+ BrightView display assembly with webcam and 2 microphones484368-001
WXGA AntiGlare display assembly with webcam and 2 microphones484371-001
WSXGA+ AntiGlare display assembly with webcam and 2 microphones484372-001
18Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
WXGA Brightview display assembly with webcam and 2 microphones484367-001
NOTE: See Display assembly components on page 27 for more information on display assembly spare part
numbers.
(2)
(3)Power button board (includes cable)486796-001
(4)Keyboards (include keyboard cable)
Brazil488590-201
Canada488590-121
The Czech Republic488590-221
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden488590-DH1
France488590-051
Germany488590-041
Greece488590-151
Hungary488590-211
Israel488590-BB1
Italy488590-061
Japan488590-291
Latin America488590-161
Switch cover (includes LED board and cable)488316-001
Belgium488590-A41
The Netherlands and Europe488590-B31
Portugal488590-131
Russia488590-251
Saudi Arabia488590-171
South Korea488590-AD1
Spain488590-071
Switzerland488590-111
Taiwan488590-AB1
Thailand488590-281
Turkey488590-141
The United Kingdom488590-031
The United States488590-001
(5)Speaker assembly486801-001
(6)Bluetooth® modules (do not include a Bluetooth module cable)
For use only with computer models equipped with Intel processors483113-001
For use only with computer models equipped with AMD processors412766-002
Computer major components19
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(7)Bluetooth module cable489822-001
Cable Kit, includes:
NOTE: See
(8a)Power connector cable
(8b)Modem module cable
(8c)TV tuner module antenna cable
(9a)ExpressCard slot bezel
(9b)Mini Card module compartment cover
(9c)Memory module compartment cover
(9d)Hard drive bay cover
(10)Top covers (include TouchPad and TouchPad buttons):
For use only with computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader486526-001
(11)Modem modules:
Plastics Kit, includes:
NOTE: See
For use only with computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader486527-001
NOTE: The modem module spare part kits do not include a modem module cable. The modem module cable is
included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 501891-001.
Cable Kit on page 31 for more Cable Kit spare part information.
Plastics Kit on page 30 for more Cable Kit spare part information.
501891-001
486793-001
For use only in Australia and New Zealand461749-011