HP Dv3-2150us HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide Document Part Number: 512424-001 April 2009 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; - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel, Core, Celeron, 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 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 3
, 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 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 4
Kit 3-12 Mass storage devices 3-13 Miscellaneous parts 3-14 Sequential part number Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-6 Hard drive 4-8 Memory module 4-10 WLAN module 4-11 WWAN module 4-15 SIM slot board 4-16 RTC battery 4-18 Optical drive 4-19 Keyboard 4-21 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 5
Diagnostics menu 5-4 6 Specifications Computer specifications 6-1 13.4-inch display specifications 6-2 13.3-inch display specifications 6-3 Hard screw 7-13 Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw 7-15 Phillips PM2.0×6.0 screw 7-16 Phillips PM2.0×7.0 captive screw 7-17 v Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 6
(network 9-4 Universal Serial Bus 9-4 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 10-1 Requirements for specific countries and regions 10-2 11 Recycling Battery 11-1 Display 11-1 Index Maintenance and Service Guide vi - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 7
Chipset Description Discrete graphics subsystem memory HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC 9 Intel® Core™2 Duo processors: ■ P7550 2.26-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB ■ P7450 2.13-GHz processor, 3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB ■ P7350 2.00-GHz processor, Maintenance and Service Guide 1-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 8
MB when system memory ≥ 4096 MB on computer models with 64-bit operating systems ■ 13.4-inch, flush glass AntiGlare 9 (1366 × 768 slots Supports dual-channel memory Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2 Supports the memory 9 9 9 9 Continued Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
Supports 9.50-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-inch) hard drives Supports HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Customer-accessible Serial ATA Supports Integrated subwoofer Supports Microsoft® premium requirements 2 Altec Lansing Pavilion-branded speakers 9 9 9 9 9 Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 10
supporting Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, and xD-Picture Card (XD). Adapter (not included) provides support for mini versions of SD, MMC, and MS Duo UMA graphics subsystem memory 9 9 9 Continued 1-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 11
plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector) Battery options: 9 9-cell, 2.55-Ah (83-Wh) Li-ion battery 6-cell, 2.55-Ah (55-Wh) Li-ion battery 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery UMA graphics subsystem memory 9 9 9 9 Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 1-5 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 12
slot Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support Preinstalled: Windows Vista® Business (32 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) Windows Vista Premium (64 and 32 bit) Windows Vista Ultimate (64 bit) End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory modules RTC - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 13
initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. (2) Wireless antennas On select computer models, at least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 14
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 For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. 2-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15
be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 16
drive or optical drive is being accessed. *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. 2-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 17
an external mouse. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device references, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-5 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 18
control (provided with select models only). Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 2-6 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 19
(9) Security cable slot Description Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. Supports the following optional digital card formats computer. ✎ The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 20
AC adapter light (3) USB ports (2) (4) Optical drive (5) Optical drive light Description Connects an AC adapter. ■ On: The computer is connected to external power. ■ Off: The computer is not connected to external power. Connect optional USB devices. Reads optical discs and, on select models, also - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 21
airflow to cool internal components. ✎ 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. Holds the hard drive and the memory module slots. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-9 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 22
a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for this computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 23
Illustrated parts catalog Computer major components 3-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 24
with computer models with black trim 530785-001 ■ 13.4-inch display assembly for use only with computer models with blue trim 538657-001 ■ 13.4-inch display assembly for use only with computer models -031 ■ For use in the United States 530646-001 Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 3-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 25
molded finish for use only with computer models with black trim: ■ without backlight with painted finish for use only with computer models with black trim: ■ For use in Denmark Keyboards without backlight with molded finish for use only with computer models with blue trim: ■ For use in French Canada - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 26
Spare Part Number Keyboards (Continued): Keyboards without backlight with molded finish for use only with computer models with white trim: ■ For use in Belgium 539044-A41 ■ For use in Brazil 031 ■ For use in the United States 539044-001 Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 3-5 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 27
trim 531822-001 Top covers without fingerprint reader board: For use only with computer models with black trim 531821-001 For use only with computer models with blue trim 538663-001 For use only with computer models with white trim 531823-001 Continued 3-6 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 28
with computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete memory ■ For use only with computer models 1066-MHz FSB) ■ T6600 2.20-GHz processor (6-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) ■ P7450 2.13-GHz processor (3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) ■ T6500 2.10-GHz processor (6-MB L2 cache, Service Guide 3-7 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 29
computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete memory 531814-001 ■ For use only with computer models -001 Rubber Feet Kit (not illustrated, includes six rubber feet) 534989-001 Batteries: ■ 9-cell, 83-Wh 530803-001 ■ 6-cell, 55-Wh 530802 3-8 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 30
5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use only in Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine 482957-001 RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape) 531829-001 SIM slot board (includes cable) 531827-001 Memory connector, hard drive bracket, 534990-001 and screws) Maintenance and Service Guide 3-9 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 31
Display enclosure: For use only with computer models with black trim 531791-001 For use only with computer models with blue trim 538661-001 For use only with computer models with white trim 531797-001 replaced, the entire display assembly must be replaced. 3-10 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 32
black trim For use only with computer models with blue trim For use only with computer models with white trim Spare part number 531794-001 531788-001 530783-001 530782-001 531779-001 531778-001 531782-001 531781-001 531785-001 531790-001 538660-001 531796-001 Maintenance and Service Guide 3-11 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 33
Illustrated parts catalog Plastics Kit Item (1) (2) (3) Description Plastics Kit: ExpressCard slot bezel Hard drive cover (includes three captive screws, secured by C-clips) Wireless module compartment cover Spare part number 531808-001 3-12 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 34
number 573738-001 530797-001 572085-001 530796-001 572084-001 530795-001 530794-001 534990-001 530800-001 530799-001 530798-001 Maintenance and Service Guide 3-13 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 35
Illustrated parts catalog Miscellaneous parts Description AC adapters 90-W PFC HP Smart Adapter 65-W PFC HP Smart Adapter Power cords: ■ For use in Argentina ■ For use in Australia ■ For use in Brazil ■ 490371-AD1 490371-111 490371-AB1 490371-031 490371-001 531815-001 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 36
490371-AD1 490371-AR1 490371-BB1 490371-D01 490371-D61 504593-001 Description 90-W PFC HP Smart Adapter 65-W PFC HP Smart Adapter Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries , the United States, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 3-15 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 37
FSB, includes replacement thermal material) Intel Core T9550 2.66-GHz processor (6-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, includes replacement thermal material) Continued 3-16 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 38
Core P7450 2.13-GHz processor computer models with black trim in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (includes keyboard cable) Keyboard without backlight with molded finish for use only with computer models with black trim in Israel (includes keyboard cable) Continued Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 39
backlight with painted finish for use only with computer models with white trim in Russia (includes keyboard cable) Keyboard without backlight with painted finish for use only with computer models with white trim in Thailand (includes keyboard cable) Continued 3-18 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 40
computer models with computer models with white trim in South Korea (includes keyboard cable) Keyboard without backlight with painted finish for use only with computer with computer models with computer with computer with computer models with computer with computer with computer with computer models - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 41
13.3-inch BrightView display panel Display hinges for use only with AntiGlare display assemblies Wireless antenna set for use only with BrightView display assemblies Display panel cable (includes webcam/microphone module cable) Webcam/microphone module Continued 3-20 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 42
-001 531818-001 531820-001 531821-001 Description 13.3-inch BrightView display assembly for use only computer models with black trim (includes 2 WLAN antenna for use only with computer models with white trim (includes fingerprint reader board cable) Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 3-21 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 43
RTC battery (includes RTC battery cable computer models with blue trim in South Korea (includes keyboard cable) Keyboard without backlight with molded finish for use only with computer models with white trim in the United States (includes keyboard cable) Continued 3-22 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 44
572926-001 572928-001 Description Keyboard without backlight with molded finish for use only with computer models with white trim in the United Kingdom (includes keyboard cable) Keyboard without 1066-MHz FSB, includes replacement thermal material) Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 3-23 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 45
cache, 1066-MHz FSB, includes replacement thermal material) 5000-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive connector and hard drive bracket) 3-24 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 46
parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions. Cables and connectors Ä CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 47
while, and then degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. 4-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 48
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 signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 49
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 mats Floor mats Voltage protection level 1,500 V 7,500 V 5,000 V 4-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 50
a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. This is the alphanumeric identifier you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. This number describes the duration (in years) of the warranty period for this computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-5 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 51
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. 4-6 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 52
you. 2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery. 3. Lift the front edge of the battery pack 2 until it rests at an angle. 4. Remove the battery 3 from the computer. Install the battery by inserting it into the battery bay until you hear a click. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-7 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 53
captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer. 3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover 2 to detach it from the computer. 4. Remove the hard drive cover 3. The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 531808-001. 4-8 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 54
drive. b. Lift the bracket 2 straight up to remove it from the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-9 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 55
computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). 5. Remove the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) 2. Remove the memory module 2 by pulling the - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 56
WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions except Pakistan, Russia, and the Ukraine 480985-001 Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 4-11 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 57
. 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 6). 4-12 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 58
and Support. 1. Lift the rear edge of the wireless module compartment cover 1 to detach the cover from the computer. 2. Remove the wireless module compartment cover 2. The wireless module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 531808-001. Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 59
Remove the WLAN module bracket 2. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) 5. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables 3 from the terminals on the WLAN module. ✎ The black module slot. Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module. 4-14 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 60
the computer.) 3. Remove the WWAN module 3 by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. ✎ WWAN modules are designed with a notch 4 to prevent incorrect insertion of the WWAN module into the WWAN module slot. Reverse this procedure to install the WWAN module. Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 61
power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). 5. Remove the wireless module compartment cover (see "WLAN module be necessary to reinstall the SIM when reassembling the computer. 4-16 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 62
Removal and replacement procedures 4. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw 1 that secures the SIM slot board to the computer. 5. Lift the SIM slot board 2 as far as the SIM slot board cable allows. 6. Disconnect the SIM slot board cable 3 from the system board. Reverse - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 63
battery as far as the RTC battery cable allows. (The RTC battery is attached to the base enclosure with double-sided tape.) 2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable 2 from the system board. 3. Remove the RTC battery. Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. 4-18 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 64
the optical drive to the computer. 3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip 2, into the release access. (The optical drive disc tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.) 4. Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive 3 out of the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-19 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 65
optical drive bracket to the optical drive. c. Remove the optical drive bracket 2. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install an optical drive. 4-20 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 66
Canada 530644-121 ■ For use in South Korea 530644-AD1 ■ For use in Japan 530644-291 ■ For use in Thailand 530644-281 Continued Maintenance and Service Guide 4-21 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 67
AD1 ■ For use in the United States 538665-001 Keyboards without backlight with molded finish for use only with computer models with white trim: ■ For use in Belgium 539044-A41 ■ For use in Latin America 539044-161 For use in the United States 530645-001 4-22 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 68
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). 5. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Hard drive" on page 8). Remove the keyboard: 1. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×8.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-23 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 69
-side up with the front toward you. 3. Open the computer as far as possible. 4. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard 1 until it rests at an angle. 5. Slide the cable 2 from the system board. 8. Remove the keyboard. Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard. 4-24 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 70
the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). 5. Remove the hard drive cover (see "Hard drive" on Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 2 that secure the switch cover to the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-25 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 71
(LIF) connector on the system board. 5. Lift the rear edge of the switch cover 2 and swing it up and forward until it detaches from the computer. 6. Remove the switch cover. Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover. 4-26 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 72
the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive cover (see "Hard Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-27 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 73
the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). 5. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module ( 25) d. Speaker assembly (see "Speaker assembly" on page 27). 4-28 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 74
to support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other computer components. 3. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws 1 that secure the display assembly to the computer. 4. Lift the display assembly 2 straight up and remove it. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-29 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 75
3. Display enclosures are available using the following spare part numbers: ❏ 531791-001-For use only with computer models with black trim ❏ 538661-001-For use only with computer models with blue trim ❏ 531797-001-For use only with computer models with white trim 4-30 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 76
microphone cable allows. 12. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module 3 from the webcam/microphone module. 13. Remove the webcam/microphone module. The webcam/microphone module is available using spare part number display panel cable from the display panel 3. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-31 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 77
the hinges to the display panel. 21. Remove the display hinges 4. The display hinges are available using spare part number 531780-001. 4-32 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 78
bezel 4. The display bezel is available using the following spare part numbers: ❏ 531794-001-for use only with computer models equipped with a 13.4-inch display assembly ❏ 531788-001-for use only with computer models equipped with a 13.3-inch display assembly. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-33 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 79
panel 2. The display panel is available using the following spare part numbers: ❏ 531779-001-for use only with computer models equipped with a 13.4-inch display assembly ❏ 531778-001-for use only with computer models equipped with a 13.3-inch display assembly. 4-34 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 80
computer models equipped with a 13.3-inch display assembly 32. If it is necessary to replace the display panel cable, turn the display panel upside down with the bottom edge toward you. 33. Detach the support cable is available using spare part number 531782-001. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-35 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 81
antenna transceivers and cables are available using spare part number 531781-001. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly. 4-36 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 82
the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive ) f. Display assembly (see "Display assembly" on page 28). Maintenance and Service Guide 4-37 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 83
Removal and replacement procedures Remove the top cover: 1. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you. 2. Remove the following screws that secure the top in the hard drive bay 3 Two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws on the front edge of the battery bay 4-38 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 84
cable is attached and disconnect the fingerprint reader board cable 4 from the system board. 11. Disconnect the fan cable 5 from the system board. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-39 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 85
PM2.0×6.0 screws 1 and the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 2 that secure the top cover to the base enclosure. 13. Lift the rear edge of the top cover 1 until it rests at an angle. 14. Route the power straight up. Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. 4-40 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 86
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive to install the fingerprint reader board. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-41 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 87
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive" this procedure to install the LED board. 4-42 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 88
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive this procedure to install the Bluetooth module. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-43 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 89
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive" on procedure to install the audio board. 4-44 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 90
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive" Reverse this procedure to install the USB board. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-45 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 91
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive" to install the power connector and cable. 4-46 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 92
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive" 50) ■ Processor (see "Processor" on page 55) Maintenance and Service Guide 4-47 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 93
cable 2 Bluetooth module cable 3 Audio board cable 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure. 4-48 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 94
. 4. Remove the system board from the base enclosure by pulling it away at an angle 3. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-49 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 95
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 6). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see "Hard drive m. System board (see "System board" on page 47). 4-50 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 96
Steps 2 and 3 apply to computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete memory. See steps 4 and 5 for instructions on removing the fan/heat sink assembly on computer models equipped with graphics subsystems from side to side to detach the assembly. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-51 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 97
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 section 6 that services it. ■ Thermal pads are used on the other system board components 7 and heat sink sections 8 that service them. Replacement - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 98
with graphics subsystems with UMA memory. See steps 2 and 3 for instructions on removing the fan/heat sink assembly on computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete memory. 4. Loosen the four assembly from side to side to detach the assembly. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-53 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 99
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 board components 5 and sections of the heat sink 6 that service them. Replacement thermal material is included with all system board, - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 100
processor (3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) ■ P7450 2.13-GHz processor (3-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB) ■ adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see "Battery" on page 6). battery (see "RTC battery" on page 18) g. Optical drive (see "Optical drive" on page 19) Maintenance and Service Guide 4-55 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 101
triangle 3 on the processor must be aligned with the triangle 4 embossed on the processor socket. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. 4-56 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 102
Utility is already running, begin at step 2. 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the enter. Your change goes into effect immediately. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 103
does not support the TouchPad. turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the computer is displayed turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the computer restarts. - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 104
options. ✎ Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Main menu Select System information Security menu To Do This ■ View and change the administrator password. Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 105
Utility System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) . Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the computer is in DC mode. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enabled on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 106
6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Length 22.2 cm 8.74 in Width 32.8 cm 12.9 in ✎ Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Maintenance and Service Guide 6-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 107
Specifications 13.4-inch display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors 18.0 cm 28.7 cm 33.9 cm Up to 16.8 million 250:1 (typical) 200 nits (typical) 7.1 in 11.3 in 13.4 in 0.279 × 0.279 mm 1366 × 768 RGB vertical stripe Edge lit 80 × 25 4.0 W ±40° horizontal, +120 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 108
13.3-inch display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio 17.8 cm 28.4 cm 33.6 cm Up to 16.8 million 250:1 (typical) 200 nits (typical) 7.0 in 11.2 in 13.3 in 0.279 × 0.279 mm 1366 × 768 RGB vertical stripe Edge lit 80 × 25 4.0 W ±40° horizontal, +120°/- - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 109
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. 6-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 110
+R, DVD-R, CD-R, and CD-ROM BD DVD < 230 ms < 180 ms 4.5 MB 9 MB/sec 2,400 KB/sec 2,400 KB/sec 2,400 KB/sec Maintenance and Service Guide 6-5 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 111
10,800 KB/sec 5,400 KB/sec 10,800 KB/sec 5,400 KB/sec 2,700 KB/sec 6,750 KB/sec Multiword DMA mode 6-6 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 112
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. Specifications Maintenance and Service Guide 6-7 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 113
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 may assert IRQ3 or - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 114
Program interrupt controller Program interrupt controller Program interrupt controller Program interrupt controller Motherboard resources Program interrupt controller Program interrupt controller Program interrupt controller Maintenance and Service Guide Specifications Continued 6-9 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 115
Mobile Intel 4 series express chipset family ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI controller ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources 6-10 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 116
This section provides specification and reference information for the screws used in the computer. The screws listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, : 3 captive screws that secure the hard drive cover to the computer (screws are secured by C-clips) Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 117
Screw listing Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 4 Length 4.0 mm Thread 3.0 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive Head diameter 5.0 mm 7-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 118
Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Screw listing Color Black Quantity 4 Length 4.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure in the hard drive bay Maintenance and Service Guide 7-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 119
Screw listing Where used: 2 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure 7-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 120
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw Screw listing Color Silver Quantity 2 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Where used: One screw that secures the WLAN module bracket to the computer Head diameter 5.0 mm Maintenance and Service Guide 7-5 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 121
Screw listing Where used: One screw that secures the SIM slot board to the computer 7-6 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 122
that secures the optical drive to the computer 2 Three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer 3 Two screws that secure the switch cover to the computer 4 Four screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 5.0 mm Maintenance and Service Guide 7-7 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 123
Screw listing Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Black Quantity 27 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the WWAN module to the computer Head diameter 4.5 mm 7-8 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 124
Where used: 2 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive Screw listing Where used: 5 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer in the battery bay Maintenance and Service Guide 7-9 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 125
Screw listing Where used: 3 screws that secure the speaker assembly to the top cover Where used: 4 screws that secure the hinges to the display panel on AntiGlare display panels 7-10 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 126
Where used: 2 screws that secure top cover to the base enclosure Screw listing Where used: 4 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Maintenance and Service Guide 7-11 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 127
2 One screw that secures the audio board to the base enclosure 3 One screw that secures the USB board to the base enclosure 7-12 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 128
Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw Screw listing Color Silver Quantity 4 Length 6.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Head diameter 5.0 mm Maintenance and Service Guide 7-13 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 129
Screw listing Where used: 2 screws that secure the display enclosure to the display assembly on AntiGlare display assemblies 7-14 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 130
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw Screw listing Color Silver Quantity 6 Length 4.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 5.0 mm Where used: 6 screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly on AntiGlare display assemblies Maintenance and Service Guide 7-15 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 131
Screw listing Phillips PM2.0×6.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 3 Length 6.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Where used: 3 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Head diameter 4.5 mm 7-16 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 132
Silver Quantity 4 Length 7.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 5.0 mm Where used: 4 captive screws that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board on computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete memory Maintenance and Service Guide 7-17 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 133
Screw listing Where used: 4 captive screws that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board on computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with UMA memory 7-18 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 134
HP operating system and HP Recovery Manager boot) your computer and restore the computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver If your computer includes a solid Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery discs. ✎ If your computer does not include an - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 135
the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step. 3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Backing -saver if you have to reset your preferences. 8-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 136
Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow . The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Maintenance and Service Guide 8-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 137
computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 138
Audio-in (microphone) 9 Connector pin assignments Pin 1 2 3 Audio-out (headphone) Signal Audio signal in Audio signal in Ground Pin Signal 1 Audio out, left channel 2 Audio out, right channel 3 Ground Maintenance and Service Guide 9-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 139
1 Red analog 2 Green analog 3 Blue analog 4 Not connected 5 Ground 6 Ground analog 7 Ground analog 8 Ground analog 9 +5 VDC 10 Ground 11 Monitor detect 12 DDC 2B data 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 DDC 2B clock 9-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 140
HDMI Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Connector pin assignments Signal Transition minimized differential signal (TDMS) data 2+ TDMS data 2 shield control Not connected Display data channel (DDC) clock DDC data Ground +5V Power Hot plug detect Maintenance and Service Guide 9-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 141
Connector pin assignments RJ-45 (network) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Universal Serial Bus Signal Transmit + Transmit Receive + Unused Unused Receive Unused Unused Pin 1 2 3 4 9-4 Signal +5 VDC Data Data + Ground Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 142
volts AC or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased. Power cord sets mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 10-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 143
plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used. 10-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 144
liquid crystal display (LCD) panel 2. ✎ The procedures provided in this chapter are general disassembly instructions. Specific details, such as screw sizes, quantities, and locations, and component shapes and sizes, can vary from one computer model to another. Maintenance and Service Guide 11-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 145
the top and bottom inside edges 2 of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display assembly. 3. Remove the display bezel 3. 11-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 146
the display enclosure. 7. Turn the display panel assembly upside down. 8. Remove all screws that secure the display panel frame to the display panel. Maintenance and Service Guide 11-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 147
. Remove the screws 1 that secure the backlight cover to the display panel. 12. Lift the top edge of the backlight cover 2 and swing it outward. 13. Remove the backlight cover. 14. Turn the display panel right-side up. 15. Remove the backlight cables 1 from the clip 2 in the display panel. 11 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 148
and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury. 18. Remove the backlight from the backlight frame. Maintenance and Service Guide 11-5 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 149
4 that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel. 23. Remove the LCD panel. 24. Recycle the LCD panel and backlight. 11-6 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 150
locations 4-6 spare part number 4-6 computer specifications 6-1 connector pinout audio-in jack 9-1 audio-out jack 9-1 external monitor port 9-2 HDMI port 9-3 headphone jack 9-1 microphone jack 9-1 monitor port 9-2 network jack 9-4 RJ-45 jack 9-4 USB port 9-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Index-1 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 151
connectors, service considerations 4-1 4-2 removal 4-19 spare part number 3-8, 3-13, 3-20, 4-19 specifications 6-6 E electrostatic 1-3 removal 4-8 spare part numbers 3-9, 3-13, 3-20, 3-23, 3-24, 4-8 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 3-9, 3-13, 3-22, 4-8 hard drive self test 5-4 HDMI - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 152
Windows logo 2-3 L LAN Power Saving 5-4 language support, Setup Utility 5-4 LED board removal 4-42 spare 2-8 light components 2-4 lights AC adapter 2-8 battery 2-4, 2-6 caps lock 2-4 Digital Media Slot storage devices, spare part numbers 3-13 memory module removal 4-10 spare Service Guide Index-3 - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 153
driver 8-1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8-4 recovering from the recovery discs 8-4 recovery discs 8-1 Recovery Manager 8-1, 8-4 recovery partition 8-1 recovery, system 8-1, 8-4 recycling battery DL Drive 6-5 computer 6-1 display assembly 6-2, 6-3 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Dv3-2150us | HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 154
6-9 system interrupt 6-8 system memory map 6-8 supported discs 8-2 switch cover removal 4-25 spare part volume up light 2-4 Maintenance and Service Guide W warranty period 3-1, 4-5 wireless module compartment cover illustrated 3-12 removal 4-13 wireless product description 1-4 WLAN module removal
HP Pavilion dv3 Entertainment PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 512424-001
April 2009
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.