HP dv6t HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 3
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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 4
iv Safety warning notice - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 5
...16 Wireless antennas (select models only 17 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag ...18 Computer major components ...19 Display assembly components ...26 AntiGlare display assembly spare parts 26 BrightView display assembly spare parts 27 Plastics Kit ...28 Cable Kit ...29 Miscellaneous - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 6
guidelines 45 Component replacement procedures 46 Service tag ...46 Computer feet ...47 Battery ...48 Webcam/microphone module 49 Optical 99 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 99 Displaying system information 100 Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 100 Exiting the Setup - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 7
Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...102 6 Specifications Computer specifications ...103 15.6-inch, WXGA display specifications 104 16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display specifications 105 16.0-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications 106 Hard drive specifications ...107 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 8
Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only 139 9 Connector pin assignments 1394 ...140 Audio-in set requirements Requirements for all countries or regions 145 Requirements for specific countries or regions 146 11 Recycling Battery ...147 Display ...147 Index ...153 viii - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
1 Product description Category Product Name Processors Chipset Graphics Description Computers Computers with discrete UMA graphics graphics HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC √ √ AMD Turion™ ZM-87, 2.4- graphics): ● Up to 251 MB for = 1024-MB system RAM ● Up to 358 MB for > 2048-MB system - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 10
Category Panels Memory Hard drives Description Computers Computers with discrete UMA graphics graphics Support for BD playback with HD Decode, and DX10 ) Supports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-in) √ √ hard drives Supports one hard drive √ √ Support for HP ProtectSmart - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 11
second √ √ 2 omnidirectional digital microphones, dual-array with appropriate software (supports beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression) √ √ HD Audio √ √ Supports Microsoft® Premium Requirements √ √ Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing speakers √ √ 56K V.92 data/fax modem - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 12
√ √ AC adapter plug √ √ Docking Expansion port 3 supports the HP Notebook Expansion Base √ √ and HP Notebook QuickDock Keyboard/pointing battery with target life of 2.5 hours √ 6-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery with target life of 3 hours √ 6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery with target life - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 13
Windows Vista® Business (32-bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Premium (32-bit and-64 bit) Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit) Service Pack 2 AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive Mini Card components Computers - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 14
2 External component identification Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● White: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15
stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: Caps lock is on. ● White: Computer sound is turned on. ● Amber: Computer sound is turned - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 16
such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are turned 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 17
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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 18
Fingerprint reader (select models only) 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. 10 Chapter 2 External component identification - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 19
Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) Windows applications key (5) Integrated numeric keypad keys (6) Function keys Description Displays system information about your computer when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 20
computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 21
Rear component Component Vent Right-side components Description 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. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 22
model, the computer may include a USB port only. Connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. Blinking: The media card is being accessed. Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 23
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. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom components 15 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 24
The webcam is in use. Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or chemicals on the display. To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 25
or more wireless devices. NOTE: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. Wireless antennas (select models only) 17 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 26
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 alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 27
Item (1) Description Spare part number Display assembly (includes webcam, 2 microphones, and 2 wireless antenna transceivers and cables) 16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display assemblies: ● For use in white computers ● For use in black computers 512357-001 512358-001 Computer major components 19 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 28
assembly componentson page 26 for more information on display assembly spare part numbers. Switch cover (includes LED board and cable) For use in white computers 518110-001 For use in black computers 518790-001 For use in MTV2 artist edition computers 570205-001 Power button board (includes - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 29
-001 For use only with MTV2 artist edition computers 570206-001 Speaker assembly 533865-001 Plastics Kit, includes: 511890-001 ExpressCard slot bezel Memory module cover Hard drive cover NOTE: See Plastics Kit on page 28 for more information. ExpressCard module 464793-002 USB board - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 30
Item (14) Description Spare part number WLAN module Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter for use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, 518436-001 Puerto Rico, the United States, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 31
Item Description Spare part number Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computers in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados Zimbabwe 504593-002 Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computers in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 32
-001 For use only with computers equipped with UMA graphics subsystems 532142-001 Modem module NOTE: The modem module spare part kit does not include a modem module cable. The modem module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 533466-001. For more information, see Cable Kit on - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 33
(22) (23) (24) Description Spare part number For use in computers with discrete graphics subsystems 532139-001 For use in computers with UMA graphics subsystems 532140-001 Rubber Feet Kit (not illustrated, includes 4 base enclosure rubber feet) 516499-001 Battery 12-cell, 95-Wh, 8.8-Ah Li - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 34
assembly components The HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC offers two types of display assemblies. Component spare parts are listed in this section for AntiGlare display assemblies and BrightView display assemblies. AntiGlare display assembly spare parts Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Description - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 35
-inch display panels For use only with computers equipped with 15.6-inch display panels Display inverter Display cable Wireless antenna cable (included with display enclosure) Webcam/microphone cable (included with webcam/microphone module) Spare part number 512359-001 512364-001 512827-001 511868 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 36
570391-001 For use in MTV2 artist edition computers 573305-001 Display Rubber Kit (not illustrated, includes display bezel rubber screw covers) 512361-001 Display Screw Kit (not illustrated) 512362-001 Plastics Kit Item (1) (2) (3) Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 511890-001 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 37
Cable Kit Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Description Cable Kit Fingerprint reader cable Audio/Infrared module cable Modem module cable (includes RJ-11 jack) USB cable TV tuner module cable Spare part number 533466-001 Cable Kit 29 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 38
Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number Notebook sleeve, 16-inch, white AC adapters 533534-001 65-W AC adapter 463958-001 90-W AC adapter 463955-001 Power cords: Argentina 490371-D01 Australia and New Zealand 490371-011 Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 39
Wireless laser mouse RTC battery 90-W AC adapter 65-W AC adapter ExpressCard module Full-function remote control with teletext DVB-T TV tuner module (for use only with computers equipped with discrete graphics memory) TV tuner external antenna cable with PAL jack Bluetooth module Hard Drive Hardware - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 40
Spare part number 490371-031 490371-061 490371-081 490371-111 490371-201 for use in Argentina Power cord for use in India Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computers in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 41
part number 504664-002 506053-001 507973-001 507974-001 507975-001 507979-001 508102-001 509409-002 509410-002 509411-002 509412-002 509413-002 509414-002 509415-002 509417-002 509419-002 509420-002 509421-002 509449-001 Description Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computers - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 42
Spare part number 509450-001 509451-001 509458-001 509459-001 battery 12-cell, 95-Wh, 8.8-Ah Li-ion battery Modem module for use in all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand Modem module for use only in Australia and New Zealand BrightView display panel for use only with computers - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 43
517864-141 517864-161 517864-171 517864-211 Description Display enclosure for use in white computers equipped with AntiGlare display panels (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables) 15.6-inch WXGA Saudi Arabia White painted keyboard for use in Hungary Sequential part number listing 35 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 44
Spare part number 517864-221 517864-251 517864-281 517864-291 517864-A41 517864 Top cover for use only with white computers equipped with a fingerprint reader Switch cover for use in white computers (includes LED board and cable) Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter for use in Canada, the Cayman - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 45
part number 518437-002 518771-001 518772-001 518773-001 518774-001 518775-001 518776-001 518777-001 518788-001 518789-001 518790-001 518965-001 518965-031 518965-041 518965-051 518965-061 518965-071 Description Atheros 9280AGN 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi Adapter use in black computers with AntiGlare display - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 46
material) Display inverter cover for use in computers with AntiGlare displays Power connector cable Cable Kit (see Cable Kit on page 29) Notebook sleeve, 16-inch, white Speaker assembly 160 .6-inch WXGA BrightView LED display assembly for use in black computers 38 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 47
panel cable) Switch cover for use in MTV2 artist edition computers (includes LED board and cable) Top cover for use only with MTV2 artist edition computers Black textured keyboard for use in the United States in Japan Black textured keyboard for use internationally Sequential part number listing 39 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 48
Spare part number 570228-A41 570228-DJ1 570228-AB1 570228-AD1 570228-DH1 16.0-inch WXGA BrightView LED display assembly for use in MTV2 artist edition computers Display enclosure for use only with MTV2 artist edition computers (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables and logo LED board and - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 49
: ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers ● Flat-bladed screwdriver Service considerations The following sections include some of the considerations that you from the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage. Plastic parts CAUTION: Using - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 50
or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily. 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 51
normal cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 52
and use properly grounded tools and equipment. ● Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums. ● When as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. ● Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items only - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 53
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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 54
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 alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 55
Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 516499-001. There are 4 rubber feet that attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below. Component replacement procedures 47 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 56
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). To insert the battery, insert the rear edge - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 57
removal instructions for computers equipped microphone module. For information on replacing the display adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). Remove the webcam/microphone module: 1. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you. 2. Open the computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 58
4. Release the display bezel top edge (3) from the display enclosure. 5. Release the webcam/microphone module (1) from the display enclosure as far as the webcam/ microphone module cable allows. 6. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module cable (2) from the webcam/microphone module. 7. Remove the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 59
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 48). Remove the optical drive: 1. Position the computer with the front toward you. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw (1) that secures the optical - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 60
7. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. 8. Remove the optical drive bracket (2). Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive. 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 61
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 48). Remove the memory module: 1. Position the computer with the front toward you. 2. Loosen the three Phillips PM2.5×5.5 captive screws (1) that secure - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 62
5. Remove the module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Reverse this procedure to install a memory module. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 63
available using spare part number 482900-002. Description Spare part number DVB-T TV tuner module (for use only with computers equipped with from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the memory module - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 64
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 48). 5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 53). Remove the RTC battery: Use a non-conductive pointed tool to pry the RTC - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 65
cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators. Description Spare part number 160-GB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 7200-rpm (select models then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). Remove the hard drive: 1. Position the computer with the front - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 66
the cover (3). The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 511890-001. 4. Use the Mylar tab (1) to lift the hard drive the hard drive bay. 5. Disconnect the hard drive adapter cable (3) from the system board. 6. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 67
7. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket or any of the hard drive bracket components, remove the following: (1) Hard drive adapter cable (2) Four rubber isolators (3) Four Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screws that secure the hard drive bracket rails and Mylar cover to the hard drive (4) Left and - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 68
part number Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter for use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto 518436-001 Rico, the United States, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computers in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 69
Description Spare part number Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computers in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 70
from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the hard drive , remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 71
LED board and cable) Switch cover for use in black computers (includes LED board and cable) Switch cover for use in MTV2 artist edition computers Spare part number 518110-001 518790-001 570205-001 Keyboards Spare part number White painted keyboard 517864-xxx White molded keyboard 517863-xxx - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 72
PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer (inside the battery bay) (3) Four Phillips PM2.5×6.5 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. Lift the rear edge of - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 73
6. Move the switch cover back so it rests on the display. 7. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 8. Lift the rear edge (1) of the keyboard. 9. Slide the keyboard (2) back until the keyboard connector on the system board is accessible. Component - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 74
10. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is connected and disconnect the cable (2) from the system board. 11. Remove the keyboard. 12. Disconnect the power button board cable (1) from the low insertion force (LIF) connector on the system board. 13. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 75
part number 512834-001 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 and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 76
.6-inch WXGA AntiGlare display assemblies: Non LED for use in white computers Non-LED for use in black computers LED for use in white computers LED for use in black computers LED for use in MTV2 artist edition computers Spare part number 512358-001 512357-001 538349-001 538351-001 573304-001 538355 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 77
from the clip (3) built into the top cover. 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. 3. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screws (1) that secure - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 78
information for computers equipped with BrightView display assemblies. NOTE: See Webcam/microphone moduleon page 49 for webcam/microphone module replacement instructions for computers covers are included in the Display Rubber Kit, spare part number 513479-001. (2) Four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 79
cover to free the antenna cables. 13. Remove the display enclosure. The display enclosure is available using spare part number 517861-001 for white computers, and 518774-001 for black computers, and includes the display logo LED board and the wireless antenna transceivers and cables. 14. If it is - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 80
webcam/microphone module cable (3) from the webcam/microphone module. 17. Remove the webcam/microphone module. The webcam/microphone module is available using spare part number 512827-001. 18. Disconnect the display inverter from the double-sided tape securing it to the display, and then release the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 81
secure the display hinge bracket to the display panel. 26. Remove the display hinge bracket (3). The Display Hinge Kit is available using spare part number 513477-001 for computers with 15.6-inch displays and 519209-001 for computers with 16-inch displays. Component replacement procedures 73 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 82
information for computers equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies. NOTE: See Webcam/microphone moduleon page 49 for webcam/microphone module replacement instructions for computers covers are included in the Display Rubber Kit, spare part number 512361-001. (2) Two Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screws. 29 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 83
30. Remove the display bezel (4). The display bezel is available using spare part number 512359-001 (16-inch display) or 512364-001 (15.6-inch display). inverter. 33. Remove the display inverter. The display inverter is available using spare part number 488317-001. Component replacement procedures 75 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 84
the display hinges. Disconnect the display LED cable (2) from the display panel cable. Remove the display panel (3). Display panels are available using spare part numbers 511868-001 (16-inch non-LED display), 570094-001 (16-inch LED display), 512363-001 (15.6-inch non-LED display), and 570095 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 85
inch display). The display hinge screws are available in the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 512362-001. 38. If it is necessary to remove the display panel display panel. The display panel cable is available using spare part number 512825-001. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 86
part number 533865-001 Before removing the speaker, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 87
from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 63). Remove the Bluetooth module: 1. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the system board - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 88
computers equipped with a fingerprint reader For use only with black computers not equipped with a fingerprint reader For use only with MTV2 artist edition computers Spare part outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 89
3. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures the top cover to the computer. This screw is in the battery bay. 4. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you. 5. Disconnect the following cables from the system board: (1) TouchPad cable (2) Fingerprint reader board cable NOTE - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 90
6. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer. 7. Lift the rear edge (1) of the top cover until it rests at an angle. 8. Remove the top cover (2) by lifting it straight up. Reverse this - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 91
Cable Kit, spare part number 533466-001. See Cable Kit on page 29 for more Cable Kit spare part number information. Description Modem module from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the following components: - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 92
Audio/infrared board Description Spare part number Audio/infrared board for use with computers equipped with discrete graphics memory from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the following components: - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 93
part number 516497-001 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 and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 94
part number 533465-001 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 and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 95
d. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 68). e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 80). f. USB board (see USB board on page 85). g. System board (see System board on page 88). Remove the power connector cable: 1. Remove the power connector cable (1) from the clips and routing channel (2) - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 96
the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the following components page 55) ● RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 56) ● Memory module (see Memory module on page 53) ● Bluetooth module (see Bluetooth module on page 79 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 97
2. Disconnect the following cables from the system board: (2) Audio/infrared board cable NOTE: The audio/infrared board cable connects to a LIF connector on the system board. (3) USB board cable NOTE: The USB board cable connects to a LIF connector on the system board. (4) Power connector cable 3. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 98
part number 533466-001. 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 and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 99
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 48). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 57). b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 51). c. Switch - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 100
computers equipped with graphics subsystems with UMA memory Spare part number 532141-001 532142-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the following components: - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 101
and capacitors and their contacts (4), (5) and (6). Replacement thermal material is included with all fan/heat sink assembly, system board, and processor spare part kits. NOTE: Steps 1 through 5 apply only to models with discrete subsystem memory on the system board. Steps 6 through 10 apply only to - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 102
6. Turn the system board upside down, with the expansion port 3 and external monitor port toward you. 7. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board. 8. Loosen the three Phillips PM2.5×14.0 spring-loaded, captive screws (2), (3), and (4) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 103
chip and contact (3), and capacitors and their contacts (4) and (5). 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. Component replacement procedures 95 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 104
cache AMD Sempron SI-42, 2.1-GHz with 512-KB L2 cache Spare part number 572564-001 507974-001 532119-001 507975-001 507973-001 572565-001 cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 48). 5. Remove the following components: - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 105
2. Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it. NOTE: The gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon (4) embossed on the processor socket when you install the processor. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. Component replacement procedures 97 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 106
authorized technicians trained by HP must repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are Windows® operating system is not working. NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility. The utility reports information about the computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 107
1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" Because the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are information while the Setup Utility is open, press f1. Using the Setup - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 108
the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed. 3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 109
items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 110
this Enable/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on. Set the following boot options ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 111
6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 37.85 cm 14.9 in Depth 25.8 cm Height (front NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Computer specifications 103 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 112
15.6-inch, WXGA display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pixel resolution Pitch Format Configuration vertical stripe Edge lit 80 × 25 6.5 W ±45° horizontal, ±15° upper vertical, ±35° lower vertical (typical) 104 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 113
16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pitch resolution Pitch Format × 25 4.5 W ±45° horizontal, ±20° upper vertical, ±45° lower vertical (typical) 16.0-inch WXGA BrightView display specifications 105 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 114
16.0-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pitch resolution Pitch Format Configuration stripe Edge lit 80 × 25 4.5 W ±45° horizontal, ±20° upper vertical, ±45° lower vertical (typical) 106 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 115
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. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details. Hard drive - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 116
specifications Applicable disc Access time Random Cache buffer Data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD 24X CD-R 16X CD-RW 8X DVD+R 4X DVD+RW 8X DVD-R 4X DVD-RW 2.4X DVD+R(9) 5X DVD-RAM DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, HDROM (Single Layer), HD-ROM (Dual Layer), HD DVD-R, HD DVD-R - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 117
DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications Applicable disc Access time Random Cache buffer Data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD-ROM 24X CD-R 16X CD-RW 8X DVD+R 4X DVD+RW 8X DVD-R 4X DVD-RW 2.4X DVD+R(9) 5X DVD-RAM Transfer mode Read: Write: CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 118
System DMA specifications Hardware DMA DMA0 DMA1* DMA2* DMA3 DMA4 DMA5* DMA6 DMA7 *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. System Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Available for PC Card Not assigned Not assigned 110 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 119
System interrupt specifications Hardware IRQ System function IRQ0 IRQ1 System timer Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural Keyboard IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5* , IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15. Either the infrared or the serial port may assert IRQ3 or IRQ4. System interrupt specifications 111 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 120
System I/O address specifications I/O address (hex) 00-1F CF7 20 - 21 24 - 25 28 - 29 2C - 2D 2E -2F 30 - 31 34 - Controller (Aliases) Programmable Interrupt Controller (Aliases) LPC Programmable Interrupt Controller (Aliases) Programmable Interrupt Controller (Aliases) 112 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 121
UHCI Controller - 2936 USB UHCI Controller - 2935 USB UHCI Controller - 2934 USB UHCI Controller - 3938 USB UHCI Controller - 2937 SATA AHCI Controller - 2929 System I/O address specifications 113 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 122
System memory map specifications Size 640 KB 128 KB 48 KB 160 KB 64 KB 15 MB 58 MB 58 MB 2 MB 4 GB 64 KB Memory address memory Video memory Video BIOS Unused System BIOS Extended memory Super extended memory Unused Video memory (direct access) Unused System BIOS 114 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 123
7 Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws used in the computer. All screws listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 516498-001, or the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 512362-001. 115 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 124
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 23 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: One screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the top cover. Where used: 2 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the computer. 116 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 125
Where used: 3 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer Where used: (1) One screw that secures the WLAN module to the system board (2) One screw that secures the TV tuner module to the system board Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw 117 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 126
Where used: 8 screws that secure the display hinges to the display bezel on computers equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies Where used: 2 screws that secure the wireless antennas to the display cover on computers equipped with BrightView display assemblies Where used: One screw that secures the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 127
Phillips PM2.0×14.0 captive screw Color Silver Quantity 6 Length 14.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: 3 screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the discrete fan and heat sink to the system board Phillips PM2.0×14.0 captive screw 119 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 128
Where used: 3 screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the UMA fan and heat sink to the system board 120 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 129
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw Color Black Quantity 2 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the modem module to the system board Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw 121 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 130
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw Color Black Quantity 17 Length 4.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: 3 screws that secure the switch cover to the keyboard Where used: One screw that secures the power button board to the switch cover 122 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 131
Where used: One screw that secures the top cover to the computer Where used: 4 screws that secure the top cover to the computer Where used: 8 screws that secure the display panel on computers equipped with BrightView display assemblies Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw 123 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 132
Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw Color Black Quantity 5 Length 6.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: 5 screws that secure the speaker to the top cover 124 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 133
Phillips PM2.0×2.0 broadhead screw Color Black Quantity 1 Length 2.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 7.0 mm Where used: One screw that secures the fingerprint reader board to the top cover Phillips PM2.0×2.0 broadhead screw 125 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 134
Color Black Quantity 18 Length 5.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.4 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the display inverter cover to the display bezel on computers equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies Where used: 2 screws that secure the display hinge bracket to the display bezel on - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 135
Where used: 4 screws that secure the display enclosure to the display bezel on computers equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies Where used: 8 screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel enclosure Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw 127 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 136
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw Color Black Quantity 5 Length 5.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: 3 screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the discrete fan and heat sink to the system board 128 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 137
Where used: 2 screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the UMA fan and heat sink to the system board Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw 129 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 138
.5×5.5 captive screw Color Black Quantity 5 Length 5.5 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.4 mm Where used: (1) 3 captive screws that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer (screws are secured by C-clips) (2) 2 captive screws that secure the hard drive cover to the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 139
Head diameter 4.4 mm Where used: (1) One screw that secures the USB board to the system board (2) One screw that secures the system board to the computer (3) One screw that secures the audio/infrared board to the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 140
Where used: 4 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer Where used: 2 screws that secure the switch cover to the keyboard Where used: 4 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer 132 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 141
Where used: One screw that secures the power connector bracket to the base enclosure Where used: One screw that secures the optical drive to the computer Where used: 9 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw 133 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 142
Where used: 2 screws that secure the display bezel to the display on computers equipped with BrightView display assemblies Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screw Color Silver Quantity 4 Length 3.5 mm Thread 3.0 mm Head diameter 4.8 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the hard - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 143
have a partition. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. Recovering system information 135 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 144
> Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options. NOTE: If you are operating 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 145
reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Before the computer is repaired or restored ● Before you add or modify hardware or software Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 146
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 and then click Next. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 138 Chapter 8 Backup and Recovery - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 147
(SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with your computer. Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 148
9 Connector pin assignments 1394 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 Audio-in (microphone) Signal Power Ground TPBTPB+ TPATPA+ Pin Signal 1 Audio signal in 2 Audio signal in 3 Ground 140 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 149
Audio-out (headphone) Pin 1 2 3 External monitor Signal Audio out, left channel Audio out, right channel Ground Pin Signal 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 150
HDMI Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Signal Transition minimized differential signal (TMDS) data 2+ TMDS data 2 shield TMDS data 2- TMDS data 1+ TMDS data 1 shield TMDS data 1- TMDS data 0+ TMDS data 0 shield TMDS data 0- TMDS clock+ TMDS clock shield TMDS clockConsumer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 151
RJ-11 (modem) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 RJ-45 (network) Signal Unused Tip Ring Unused Unused Unused Pin Signal 1 Transmit + 2 Transmit - 3 Receive + 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 Receive - 7 Unused 8 Unused RJ-11 (modem) 143 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 152
Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground 144 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 153
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 regions must meet the requirements of the country or region where the computer is used. Requirements for all countries or regions The requirements listed - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 154
Requirements for specific countries or regions Country or region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 155
backlight (1) and the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (2). NOTE: 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. Battery 147 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 156
Perform the following steps to disassemble the display assembly: 1. Remove all screw covers (1) and screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly. 2. Lift up and out on the left and right inside edges (1) and the top and bottom inside edges (2) of the display bezel until the bezel - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 157
4. Disconnect all display panel cables (1) from the display inverter and remove the inverter (2). 5. Remove all screws (1) that secure the display panel assembly to the display enclosure. 6. Remove the display panel assembly (2) from the display enclosure. 7. Turn the display panel assembly upside - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 158
10. Remove the display panel frame (2) from the display panel. 11. 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. 150 Chapter - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 159
15. Remove the backlight cables (1) from the clip (2) in the display panel. 16. Turn the display panel upside down. 17. Remove the backlight frame from the display panel. WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 160
18. Remove the backlight from the backlight frame. 19. Disconnect the display cable (1) from the LCD panel. 20. Remove the screws (2) that secure the LCD panel to the display rear panel. 21. Release the LCD panel (3) from the display rear panel. 22. Release the tape (4) that secures the LCD panel to - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 161
bottom 15 display 16 front 12 left-side 14 rear 13 right-side 13 top 6 computer feet locations 47 spare part number 47 computer specifications 103 connectors, power 13 connectors, service considerations 42 D Diagnostics menu 102 Digital Media Slot, identifying 14 diskette drive, precautions 42 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 162
27, 34, 39, 76 Display Rubber Kit, spare part number 26, 28, 34 Display Screw Kit, spare part number 26, 28, 34 display specifications 104, 105, 106 display switch, identifying 16 displaying system information 100 docking support, product description 4 drive light, identifying 7, 12 drives boot - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 163
11 Windows logo 11 L LAN Power Saving 101 language support 101 latch, battery release 15 lights battery 7, 12 caps lock 7 drive 7, 12 num lock 8 power 7, 12 TouchPad 6 volume down 7 volume mute 7 volume up 7 wireless 8 M Main menu 101 media activity buttons, identifying 9 memory map specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 164
name 1 security 5 serviceability 5 TV tuner 3 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery from the dedicated recovery partition 139 from the recovery discs 139 program or driver 135 system 135 recovery discs 135 Recovery Manager 135 recovery partition 135 remote control, spare part numbers 30, 31 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 165
/microphone module illustrated 26, 27 removal 49, 50, 71 spare part numbers 26, 27, 34, 49, 72 Windows applications key, identifying 11 Windows logo key, identifying 11 wireless antenna cable, spare part numbers 27 wireless antennas 17 wireless light, identifying 8 wireless, product description - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 166
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