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Fifth Edition: November 2007
First Edition: April 2007
Document Part Number: 443406-005
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).
microphone opening, the computer has internal
microphones.
Integrated camera light (select models only)On: The integrated camera is in use.
Integrated camera (select models only)Records video and captures still photographs.
Display components7
Top components
Lights
ItemComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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
Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
Volume mute light
Volume down lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease
Volume up lightBlinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase
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.
Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
●
Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
●
speaker volume.
speaker volume.
(8)
*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.
Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is
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enabled.
Keys
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows® Start menu.
Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
Embedded numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Function keysExecute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Top components9
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader
ItemComponentDescription
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Power button*
Speakers (2)Produce sound.
Media buttonOpens the QuickPlay program.
DVD buttonOpens the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program.
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
●
the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button 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 power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power
Options.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay
software Help for more information.
(5)
Previous/rewind button
10Chapter 2 External component identification
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay
software Help for more information.
Plays the previous track or chapter when pressed once.
●
Rewinds media when pressed simultaneously with
●
the fn key.
ItemComponentDescription
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
Play/pause buttonPlays or pauses the disc.
Next/fast forward button
Stop buttonStops the disc.
Volume mute buttonMutes and restores the speaker sound.
Volume scroll zoneAdjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to
Fingerprint reader (select models only)Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a
Plays the next track or chapter when pressed once.
●
Fast forwards media when pressed simultaneously with
●
the fn key.
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.
password logon.
Top components11
TouchPad
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
TouchPad light
TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
Left TouchPad button*Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
TouchPad on/off buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.
TouchPad scroll zoneScrolls up or down.
Right TouchPad button*Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
●
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
●
screen.
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Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Power light
Battery light
Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
Wireless switchTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
Wireless light
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
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 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.
wireless connection.
NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless
network must already be set up.
Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN
●
device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
●
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Consumer infrared lensReceives a signal from a remote control device, such as the
Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
Audio-out (headphone) jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack (select models
only)
HP Remote Control.
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television
audio.
Front components13
Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture
card.
External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Expansion port 3Connects the computer to an optional docking device or
expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
NOTE: On select computer models, the network jack
provides Gigabit Ethernet functionality.
RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable.
HDMI port (select models only)Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high-
definition television, set-top box, DVD player, or any
compatible digital or audio device.
USB ports (1 or 2, depending on computer model)Connect optional USB devices.
(9)
(10)
(11)
1394 port (select models only)Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as
Digital Media Slot light (select models only)On: A digital card is being accessed.
Digital Media Slot (select models only)Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Optical driveReads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to
Optical drive lightBlinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
USB port (select models only)Connects an optional USB device.
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
Rear component
ComponentDescription
VentEnables airflow to cool internal components.
optical discs.
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 components15
Bottom components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Battery bayHolds the battery.
Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
Vents (5)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.
Memory/WLAN module compartmentContains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot,
and the RTC battery.
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.
Hard drive bayHolds the hard drive.
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Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
located on the bottom of the computer.
Serial number location17
Computer major components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display assemblies
18Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models equipped
with a camera (includes camera, microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with computer models not
equipped with a camera (includes microphones and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with Best Buy computer models
equipped with a camera, microphones, and a fingerprint reader (includes camera,
microphones, and WLAN transceivers and antenna cables)
15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView, display assembly for use only with Best Buy computer models
equipped with a camera (includes camera, microphones, and WLAN transceivers and
antenna cables)
NOTE: See Display assembly components on page 25 for more information on display assembly spare part numbers.
Switch cover (includes LED board and cable)
(2)
(3)Power button board (includes power button board cable)
(4)Keyboards
For use with HP Pavilion dv6500, dv6600, and dv6700 Entertainment PC computer models:
Belgium
●
The Czech Republic
●
Denmark
●
Finland, Norway, and Sweden
●
446481-001
446482-001
455311–001
455312-001
446512-001
431437-001
441427-A41
441427-221
441427-081
441427-DH1
●Saudi Arabia441427-171
●Taiwan441427-AB1
France
●
French Canada
●
Germany
●
Greece
●
Israel
●
Italy
●
Japan
●
Latin America
●
South Korea
●
The Netherlands and Europe
●
Portugal
●
Russia
●
Spain
●
Switzerland
●
441427-051
441427-121
441427-041
441427-151
441427-BB1
441427-061
441427-291
441426-161
441427-AD1
441427-B31
441427-131
441427-251
441427-071
441427-111
Thailand
●
Turkey441427-141
●
441427-281
Computer major components19
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
●The United Kingdom441427-031
For use only with Best Buy computer models:
The United States
●
●Finland, Norway, and Sweden443689-DH1 and
French Canada
●
The Netherlands and Europe
●
Italy
●
Germany
●
Russia
●
Thailand
●
Japan
●
Belgium
●
Taiwan
●
South Korea
●
Portugal
●
441427-001
452636-DH1
443689-121 and
452636-121
443689-B31 and
452636-B31
443689-061 and
452636-061
443698–041
443689–251
443689–281
443689–291
443689–A41
443689–AB1
443689–AD1
443689-131 and
452636-131
(5)Top covers (include TouchPad and cable)
For use only in computer models with AMD processors:
Saudi Arabia
●
Spain
●
Turkey
●
The United Kingdom
●
The United States
●
For use only in computer models with Intel processors:
Equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes fingerprint reader board and cable)
●
Not equipped with a fingerprint reader
●
Only with Best Buy computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes
●
fingerprint reader board and cable)
Only with Best Buy models not equipped with a fingerprint reader
●
●
Fingerprint reader board (not illustrated; includes fingerprint reader board cable)
443689-171 and
452636-171
443689-071 and
452636-071
443689-141 and
452636-141
443689-031 and
452636-031
441426-001 and
452636-001
446509-001
446508-001
452635-001
452634-001
446511-001
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ItemDescriptionSpare part number
●In full-featured models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad, TouchPad