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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Third Edition: May 2009 First Edition: December 2008 Document Part - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 3
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 4
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...15 Right-side components ...15 Left-side components ...16 Bottom components ...17 Display components ...18 Wireless antennas (select models only 19 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag ...20 Computer major components ...21 Display assembly components ...33 AntiGlare display assembly spare - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 6
Service tag ...57 Computer feet ...58 Battery ...59 Webcam/microphone module 60 Optical drive ...62 Memory module ...64 TV tuner module ...66 RTC battery ...67 Hard drive ...69 WLAN module ...72 Switch cover and keyboard 76 Power button board ...80 Display assembly ...81 Top cover ...91 Bluetooth - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 7
specifications 120 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications 121 System DMA specifications ...122 System interrupt specifications ...123 System I/O address specifications 124 System memory map specifications Recovery Recovering system information ...145 Creating recovery - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 8
-11 (modem) ...153 RJ-45 (network) ...153 Universal Serial Bus ...154 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries or regions 155 Requirements for specific countries or regions 156 11 Recycling Battery ...157 Display ...157 Index ...163 viii - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
Category Product Name Processors Description Computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete memory Computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with UMA memory HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC √ √ Intel® Core™2 Duo T9900 3.06-GHz with 6-MB √ √ L2 cache and 1066-MHz - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 10
√ Southbridge: Intel ICH9M √ √ nVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS with 512 MB of √ dedicated video memory (64 MB × 16 DDR2 × 4 PCs) ● Up to 767 MB video memory on computer models equipped with 1 GB of main system memory ● Up to 1279 MB video memory on computer models equipped with 2 GB of main system - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 11
memory (64-bit OS) ● Memory size is dynamic change ● 15.6-inch, WXGA (1366 × 768) BrightView √ √ ● 16.0-inch, WXGA (1366 × 768) BrightView √ √ ● 15.6-inch WXGA (1366 × 768) AntiGlare √ √ ● 16.0-inch, WXGA (1366 × 768) AntiGlare √ √ ● AntiGlare glass panel cover support √ √ ● Support - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 12
(2048 MB + 4096 MB) ● 8192-MB total system memory (4096 MB × 2, dual-channel) Supports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5 mm, 6.35-cm √ √ (2.5-inch) hard drives Supports one hard drive √ √ Support for HP ProtectSmart Hard √ √ Drive Protection Single hard drive configurations: √ √ ● 160 GB - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 13
memory Computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with UMA memory supports beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression) HD Audio (IDT) √ √ Supports Microsoft® Premium Requirements √ √ Pavilion .11a/b/g WLAN module √ √ + Bluetooth with two antennas Integrated NTSC/ATSC/ANG - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 14
memory External media card One ExpressCard 54 slot √ √ Digital Media Slot, supports Secure Digital (SD ) √ √ Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS, Memory Expansion port 3 supports the HP xb3000 √ √ Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock Keyboard/pointing 16 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15
graphics subsystems with UMA memory 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery (Germany √ only) 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery √ 12-cell, 95-Wh, 8.8-Ah Li-ion battery √ 90-W AC adapter with localized cable plug √ support (2-wire plug with ground pin, supports 2- pin DC connector) 65 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 16
(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 button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 17
. If the 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 ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: Caps lock is on - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 18
light On: The stop button has been pressed. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth device, is turned on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are turned off. (13) Num lock light On: The integrated numeric keypad is enabled, or num - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 19
Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader Item Component (1) Speakers (2) (2) Power button* (3) Volume mute button (4) Volume scroll zone (5) Previous/rewind button (6) Play/pause button Description Produce sound. ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 20
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. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 21
Keys Item 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 22
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 about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. 14 Chapter 2 External component identification - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 23
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. Item - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 24
installed in the Digital Media Slot is operating. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H ● xD-Picture - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 25
to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots. Also holds the WLAN module, TV tuner card (select computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom components 17 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 26
Display components Item Component (1) Internal display switch (2) Internal microphones (2) (3) Integrated webcam light (4) Integrated webcam Description Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. Record sound. On: The integrated webcam is in use. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 27
regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support. Wireless antennas (select models only) 19 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 28
This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 29
Computer major components Item (1) Description Display assembly (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables) 15.6-inch WXGA BrightView display assembly with low light VGA webcam and 2 microphones, Onyx Spare part number 511867-001 Computer major components 21 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 30
Item (2) Description Spare part number 15.6-inch WXGA BrightView display assembly with low light VGA 001 NOTE: See Display assembly componentson page 33 for more information on display assembly spare part numbers. Switch cover (includes LED board and cable) Onyx 512829-001 Moonlight White ( - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 31
(3) (4) Description Spare part number Espresso Black (replaces 518790-001 on select models) 571757-001 Power button board for computers with discrete graphics subsystem memory (includes cable) 512835-001 Power button board for computers with UMA graphics subsystem memory (includes 512834-001 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 32
Item Description Spare part number For use in France 517864-051 For use in French Canada 517864-121 For use in Germany 517864-041 For use in -061 For use in Latin America 517683-161 For use in Portugal 517683-131 For use in Russia 517683-251 24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 33
Item Description Spare part number For use in Spain 517683-071 For use in Switzerland 517683-BG1 For use in Taiwan 517683-AB1 For use in Turkey 517683-141 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 34
For use in Latin America For use in Portugal For use in Russia For use in Saudi Arabia Spare part number 518966-211 518966-B31 518966-BB1 518966-061 518966-291 518966-161 518966-131 518966-251 518966-171 570228-291 570228-161 570228-131 570228-251 570228-171 26 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 35
computer models equipped with ATI Mobility Radeon HD4530 graphics with 512-MB memory 518432-001 ● For use with computer models equipped with UMA graphics and GM47 chipset 518433-001 Modem module: NOTE: The modem module spare part kit does not include a modem module cable. The modem module cable - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 36
Item (11) Description Spare part number Intel Core2 Duo T9900 3.06-GHz with 6-MB cache and 667-MHz FSB (for use only with computers equipped with UMA graphics memory subsystems) 501894-001 WLAN module: (Bluetooth supported) Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use with computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 37
Item Description Spare part number Broadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use only with computer models in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 38
Item Description Spare part number Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer models in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States 504664-001 30 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 39
-001 For use with computer models equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory 512836-001 Power connector cable NOTE: The power connector cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 512832-001. For more information, see Cable Kit on page 38. Battery Computer major components 31 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 40
RTC battery 449729-001 TV tuner module (not illustrated): NOTE: The TV tuner module spare part kits bezel and bracket): DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 511880 LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 511882-001 Memory module (DDR2, 800-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 41
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) Description Spare part number - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 42
Item Description Display Screw Kit (not illustrated) Display LCD cable (not illustrated) Spare part number 512362-001 512825-001 34 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 43
(4) (5) (6a) (6b) (6c) Description Spare part number Display bezel (includes logo and display lid switch computer models equipped with 15.6-inch display panels 512363-001 Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right hinges) For use with computer models equipped with 16-inch display panels - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 44
Item (7) Description Spare part number Display enclosure, Onyx (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables and logo LED board and cable) 16-inch 512824 bezel rubber screw covers) 16- 512361-001 inch Display Screw Kit (not illustrated) 512362-001 36 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 45
Plastics Kit Item (1) (2) (3) Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 511890-001 ExpressCard slot bezel Hard drive bay cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips) Memory module compartment cover (includes 1 captive screw, secured by a C-clip) Plastics Kit 37 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 46
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 Power connector cable TV tuner module cable (not illustrated) Spare part number 512832-001 38 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 47
Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number AC adapters 65-W AC adapter 463958-001 90-W AC Switzerland 490371-AR1 490371-AD1 490371-111 Taiwan The United Kingdom and Hong Kong Bluetooth cable Remote controls 490371-AB1 490371-031 489822-001 Full-function remote control Full-function - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 48
number 371693-001 516498-001 Sequential part number listing Spare part number 371693-001 449729-001 459263-001 459263-002 461749-001 461749-011 Description Headphone, black, with volume control and stereo/mono switch RTC battery Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 49
part tuner module (for use only with computers equipped with discrete graphics memory) TV tuner external antenna cable with F-PAL jack TV tuner external module for use with computer models in all countries and regions Bluetooth module Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes left and right bracket rails - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 50
with 1-MB L2 cache and 667-MHz FSB (for use only with computers equipped with UMA graphics memory subsystems) Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer models in Antigua and Barbuda Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States 42 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 51
(includes display panel cable) 1 GB memory module (DDR2, 800-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) 2 GB memory module (DDR2, 800-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) 4 GB memory module (DDR2, 800-MHz, PC2-6400, 1-DIMM) 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models Sequential part number listing 43 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 52
-BB1 511885-BG1 Description 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use only with computers for Germany 160 GB, 5400 rpm hard drive , and four rubber isolators) (select models only) DVD±RW and CD-ROM Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 53
discrete graphics memory Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete graphics memory (includes replacement thermal material) Display Hinge Kit for 16-inch AntiGlare displays (includes left and right hinges) Sequential part number listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 54
Kit USB board for computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with discrete graphics memory Display enclosure for 15.6-inch BrightView displays (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables characters (includes keyboard cable), for use in Turkey 46 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 55
Spare part number 517863-161 517863-211 517863-221 517863-251 517863-A41 517863-AB1 517863-B31 517863-BB1 517863-DJ1 517864 keyboard characters Keyboard for use in Taiwan, Moonlight White Keyboard for use in South Korea, Moonlight White, painted keyboard characters Sequential part number listing 47 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 56
for use with computer models equipped with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics with 1 GB memory (includes replacement thermal material) System board for use with computer models equipped with ATI Mobility Germany, Espresso Black, molded keyboard characters 48 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 57
for use in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, Espresso Black, painted keyboard characters Display Hinge Kit for use only with computer models equipped with 15.6-inch AntiGlare display panels (includes , Espresso Black (includes keyboard cable), for use in Portugal Sequential part number listing 49 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 58
Spare part number 570228-141 570228-161 570228-171 570228-211 570228-221 570228-251 570228-281 570228-291 570228-A41 570228-AB1 570228-AD1 570228- ) (replaces 518790-001 for select models only) Intel Core2 Duo T6500 2.10-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB 50 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 59
Spare part number 572929-001 573076-001 Description Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 2.10-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB Intel Core Duo P7550 2.13-GHz with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB Sequential part number listing 51 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 60
● Flat-bladed screwdriver Service considerations The following sections include parts CAUTION: Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 61
Cables and connectors CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily. Drive handling CAUTION - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 62
Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 63
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 64
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 65
number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is the alphanumeric identifier needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 66
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. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 67
for use with all computer models 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use only with computer for Germany 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models Spare part number 511884-001 511872-001 511872-002 511883-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 68
for webcam/microphone module removal instructions for computer models equipped with on page 81. Description Spare part number Webcam/microphone module for unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). Remove the webcam/microphone module: 1. Turn - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 69
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 70
Double-Layer Drive DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 511881-001 511882-001 511880-001 Before removing the optical and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). Remove the optical drive: 1. Position the computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 71
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. Component replacement procedures 63 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 72
the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). Remove the memory module: 1. Position the memory module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 511890-001. 4. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 73
necessary, use a non-conductive pointed tool to spread the retaining tabs. 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 74
jack). Description Spare part number DVB-T TV tuner module (for use only with computers equipped with discrete graphics memory) 482899-003 DVB-T/ the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 64). Remove - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 75
install the TV tuner module. RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 449729-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Shut down 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 64). Remove the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 76
Use a non-conductive pointed tool to pry the RTC battery from the socket on the system board. Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. Be sure that the RTC battery is installed with the "+" sign facing up. 68 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 77
cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators. Description Spare part number 160 GB, 5400 rpm 250 GB, 7200 rpm (select models outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). Remove the hard drive: 1. Position the computer with - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 78
bay cover, swing it up and to the left, and remove the cover (3). The hard drive bay cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 511890-001. 4. Use the Mylar tab (1) to lift the hard drive up, and then slide it to the left (2) to release it from the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 79
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 connector 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 80
Spare part number Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use with computer models in all countries 480985-001 and regions (Bluetooth supported) Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use with computer models in all countries and 482957-001 regions (Bluetooth supported - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 81
Description Spare part number Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States (Bluetooth supported) 504593-001 Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer models in - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 82
part number Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use only with computer models in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States (Bluetooth supported the battery (see Battery on page - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 83
3. Remove the WLAN module (3) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: WLAN modules are designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect insertion into the WLAN module slot. Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module. Component replacement procedures 75 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 84
Switch cover and keyboard Description Spare part number Switch cover (includes LED board and cable), from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). Remove the switch cover and keyboard: 1. Position the computer upside down - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 85
that secure the switch cover to the computer (2) Three Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer (these are 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 86
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. 78 Chapter 4 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 87
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 88
memory (includes cable) Power button board for computers with UMA graphics subsystem memory (includes cable) Spare part number AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 89
Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly includes a webcam, 2 microphones, and 2 wireless antenna transceivers and cables. Description Spare part number 15.6-inch WXGA BrightView display assembly, Onyx 15.6-inch WXGA BrightView display assembly with low light VGA webcam, Moonlight White ( - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 90
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the into the top cover. CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to support the display assembly can result - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 91
moduleon page 60 for webcam/microphone module replacement instructions for computer models equipped with BrightView display assemblies. The display rubber screw covers are included in the Display Rubber Kit, spare part number 513479-001 (15.6-inch displays) or 512361-001 (16.0-inch displays - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 92
the antenna cables. 12. Remove the display enclosure. The display enclosure table below identifies the correct part to use for each computer model. Description Spare part number BrightView display enclosure, Onyx (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables 512824-001 and logo LED board - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 93
/microphone module cable (2) from the webcam/microphone module. 15. Remove the webcam/microphone module. The webcam/microphone module is available using spare part number 512827-001. 16. Release the display inverter (1) as far from the display bezel as the display panel cable and backlight cable - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 94
bezel. 18. Remove the display inverter. The display inverter is available using spare part number 488317-001. 19. If it is necessary to replace the display hinges, remove the four Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the display hinge brackets to the display panel. 20. Remove the display - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 95
22. Remove the display hinge (2). The display hinge is available in the Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 513477-001 (16-inch display See Webcam/microphone moduleon page 60 for webcam/microphone module replacement instructions for computer models equipped with BrightView display assemblies. 23. If - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 96
. 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 . 28. Remove the display inverter. The display inverter is available using spare part number 488317-001. 88 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 97
30. Flex the bottom (1) of the display panel back and release 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 number 511868-001 (16-inch WXGA BrightView display panel) or 512363-001 (15 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 98
-001 (16-inch display) or 512365-001 (15.6-inch display). The display hinge screws are available in the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 512362-001. 33. If it is necessary to remove the display panel cable, remove the adhesive reinforcement strip (1) from the display panel cable, and - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 99
TouchPad buttons, and speaker assembly. Description Spare part number Top cover for use only with computer from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 100
3. Remove one 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 NOTE: On computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 101
6. Remove the five 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 procedure to install the top cover. Component replacement procedures 93 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 102
module NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is available using spare part number 489822-001. Description Bluetooth module Spare part number 483113-001 Before removing the Bluetooth module, follow these steps: 1. Shut - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 103
New Zealand For use only in Australia and New Zealand Spare part number 461749-001 461749-011 Before removing the modem module, follow outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 104
3. Lift the modem module (3) straight up to disconnect it from the system board. Reverse this procedure to install the modem module. 96 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 105
part number Audio/infrared board for use with computer models equipped with discrete graphics memory (includes cable) 512836-001 Audio/infrared board for use with computer models equipped with UMA graphics memory from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 106
Spare part number USB board for use with computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with UMA graphics 516497-001 memory ( AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 107
The power connector cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 512832-001. Before removing the power connector cable, follow outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive ( - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 108
Remove the power connector cable: 1. Remove the power connector cable (1) from the clips and routing channel built into the base enclosure. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw (2) that secures the power connector and bracket to the base enclosure. 3. Remove the power connector bracket (3). 4. - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 109
part number For use with computer models equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory 511864-001 For use with computer models equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 67) ● Memory module (see Memory module on page 64) ● WLAN module (see Bluetooth module - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 110
1. Disconnect the modem module cable (1) from the modem module. 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 111
tuner module cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 512832-001. Before removing the TV tuner module cable, the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 112
modem module cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 512832-001. The modem module cable includes the RJ- the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 113
with UMA memory For use only with computer models equipped with ATI Mobility Radeon HD4650 graphics subsystems Spare part number 512837- outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 114
subsystem chip (5) and (6), and three capacitors (7) and (8). Replacement thermal material is included with all fan/ heat sink assembly, system board, and processor spare part kits. Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly. 106 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 115
part kit includes thermal material. Description Spare part with computers 501894-001 equipped with UMA graphics memory subsystems) Before removing the processor, follow these steps the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 59). 5. Remove the following components: - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 116
c. Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 76). d. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 81). e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 91). f. USB board (see USB board on page 98). g. System board (see System board on page 101). h. Fan/heat sink assembly (see Fan/heat - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 117
! Only authorized technicians trained by HP must repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. or 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 118
for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Open the Setup Utility by turning on or the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 119
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 screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. When - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 120
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 keyboard - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 121
Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. models only) Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 122
6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 37.85 cm 14.9 in Depth Height (front to back) Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, and battery) Camera adds: 25.8 cm 3.4 to 4.2 cm 3.14 kg 0.009 kg 10.12 in 1.34 to 1.65 in 6.93 lbs 0.02 lbs Input power Operating - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 123
15.6-inch, WXGA BrightView display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pixel resolution Pitch Format × 25 6.5 W ±45° horizontal, ±15° upper vertical, ±35° lower vertical (typical) 15.6-inch, WXGA BrightView display specifications 115 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 124
16.0-inch WXGA BrightView 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) 116 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 125
15.6-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pixel resolution Pitch Format Configuration × 25 6.5 W ±45° horizontal, ±15° upper vertical, ±35° lower vertical (typical) 15.6-inch WXGA AntiGlare display specifications 117 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 126
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) 118 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 127
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 128
Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 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 1X BD-ROM 1X BD-R read 1X BD-RE read Transfer - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 129
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: BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CDMIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 130
System DMA specifications Hardware DMA DMA0 DMA1* DMA2* DMA3 DMA4 DMA5* DMA6 DMA7 *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. System function Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Available for ExpressCard Not assigned Not assigned 122 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 131
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 123 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 132
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 - (Aliases) Programmable Interrupt Controller (Aliases) LPC Programmable Interrupt Controller (Aliases) Programmable Interrupt Controller (Aliases) 124 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 133
(COM1/default) SATA AHCI Controller - 2929 SATA AHCI Controller - 2929 PCI configuration index register (PCIDIVO-1) USB UHCI Controller - 2939 USB UHCI Controller - 2936 System I/O address specifications 125 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 134
I/O address (hex) 8080 - 809F 80A0 - 80BF 80C0 - 80DF 80E0 - 80FF 8100 - 8117 System function (shipping configuration) USB UHCI Controller - 2935 USB UHCI Controller - 2934 USB UHCI Controller - 3938 USB UHCI Controller - 2937 USB UHCI Controller - 2929 126 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 135
04800000-07FFFFFF 04800000-07FFFFFF 08000000-080FFFFF 08200000-FFFEFFFF FFFF0000-FFFFFFFF System function Base memory Video memory Video BIOS Unused System BIOS Extended memory Super extended memory Unused Video memory (direct access) Unused System BIOS System memory map specifications 127 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 136
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. 128 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 137
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Black Quantity 6 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: Two screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the computer. Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw 129 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 138
Where used: Three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer 130 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 139
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 8 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm 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 131 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 140
Where used: Four screws that secure the display hinge brackets to the display panel. Where used: Two screws that secure the wireless antennas to the display cover 132 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 141
Phillips PM2.0×14.0 captive screw Color Silver Quantity 3 Length 14.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: Three screws that secure the fan and heat sink to the system board Phillips PM2.0×14.0 captive screw 133 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 142
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw Color Black Quantity 3 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: Two screws that secure the modem module to the system board Where used: One screw that secures the audio/infrared board to the system board 134 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 143
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw Color Black Quantity 10 Length 4.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: One screw that secures the power button board to the switch cover Where used: Three screws that secure the switch cover to the keyboard Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw 135 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 144
Where used: Five screws that secure the top cover to the computer Where used: One screw that secures the top cover to the computer 136 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 145
secure the display inverter cover to the display bezel on computer models equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies Where used: Two screws that secure the display hinge bracket to the display bezel on computer models equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw 137 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 146
Where used: Four screws that secure the display hinges to the display bezel on computer models equipped with AntiGlare display assemblies Where used: Four screws that secure the display enclosure to the display bezel - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 147
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw Color Black Quantity 3 Length 5.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.5 mm Where used: Three screws that secure the fan and heat sink to the system board Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw 139 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 148
PM2.5×5.5 captive screw Color Black Quantity 6 Length 5.5 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head diameter 4.4 mm Where used: (1) Three captive screws that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer (screws are secured by C-clips) (2) Two captive screws that secure the hard drive bay cover to - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 149
Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw Color Black Quantity 25 Length 6.5 mm Thread 2.5 mm 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 Where used: Four screws that secure the keyboard to the - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 150
Where used: Two screws that secure the switch cover to the keyboard Where used: Four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Where used: One screw that secures the power connector bracket to the base enclosure 142 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 151
Where used: One screw that secures the optical drive to the computer Where used: Nine screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Where used: Two screws that secure the display bezel to the display on computer models equipped with BrightView display assemblies Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screw 143 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 152
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: Four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 144 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 153
system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 154
> 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 155
entire screen, press fn+prt sc. c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. Using system restore points When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 156
a restore point. 5. Click Create. The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a Next. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 148 Chapter 8 Backup and Recovery - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 157
driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager. NOTE: Recovery Manager screen instructions. Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: If your computer includes an SSD, you may not have a recovery - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 158
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 150 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 159
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 160
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 electric - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 161
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) 153 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 162
Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground 154 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 163
10 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 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 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 164
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 165
battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery them carefully. NOTE: Materials Disposal. This HP product contains mercury in the backlight in the in this chapter are general disassembly instructions. Specific details, such as screw sizes, - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 166
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 167
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 168
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. 160 Chapter - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 169
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 170
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 171
17 bays battery 17 hard drive 17 bezel, spare part numbers 45 Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, precautions 53 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive removal 62 spare part numbers 32, 44, 62 specifications 120 Bluetooth cable, spare part number 41 Bluetooth module removal 94 spare part numbers 41 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 172
34, 36, 45 display specifications 115, 116, 118 displaying system information 111 docking support, product description 6 drive light, identifying 9, 14 drive recovery 145 drives boot order 113 hard 17 preventing damage 53 DVD drive, spare part number 44 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 53 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 173
support 112 latch, battery release 17 lights battery 9, 14 caps lock 9 drive 9, 14 next/fast forward 9 num lock 10 play/pause 9 power 9, 14 previous/rewind 9 stop 10 TouchPad 8 volume down 9 volume mute 9 volume up 9 wireless 10 M media activity buttons, identifying 11 memory map specifications - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 174
112 starting 109 System Configuration menu 112 using 110 slots Digital Media 16 ExpressCard 16 memory module 17 security cable 15 solid-state drive (SSD) 145, 149 speaker assembly, spare part number 27 specifications Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 120 computer 114 display 115, 116, 118 - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 175
or instability 145 system information 112 system memory map 127 system recovery 145 system restore points 145 T thermal material, replacement 106 tools required 52 top cover Espresso Black spare part numbers 48 Moonlight White spare part numbers 48 removal 91 spare part numbers 27, 45, 91 top cover - HP dv6t | HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 176
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