HP Tx2510us HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid
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HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 2
and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; on troubleshooting computer problems; and on performing computer disassembly procedures. Second Edition: December 2008 First Edition: May 2008 Document Part Number: 488788 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 3
the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 4
iv Safety warning notice - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 5
...12 Bottom components ...13 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag location ...14 Computer major components ...16 Plastics Kit ...22 Mass storage devices ...22 Miscellaneous parts ...24 Sequential part number listing ...25 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 6
password 36 Component replacement procedures 37 Service tag location ...37 Computer feet ...38 Battery ...39 Pen ...40 Hard drive ...41 Optical drive ...43 Memory module ...44 WLAN module ...46 Keyboard ...49 Switch cover ...51 Display assembly ...53 Top cover ...56 RTC battery ...58 Power switch - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 7
97 Create a system restore point 97 Restore to a previous date and time 99 Performing a recovery ...100 Recovering from the recovery discs 100 Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 100 9 Connector pin assignments Audio-out (headphone) ...101 Audio-in (microphone) ...101 External - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 8
11 Recycling Battery ...107 Display ...108 Index ...113 viii - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 9
Panels Memory Description HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology Ultra-Dual Core ZM-86 processor, 2.4-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz front side bus (FSB) AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology Ultra-Dual Core ZM-82 processor, 2.2-GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB AMD Turion 64 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 10
Category Hard drives Optical drives Web camera Diskette drive Audio Modem Ethernet Wireless External media card Description ● Supports all 9.5-mm, 2.5-inch hard drives ● Serial ATA 320-GB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 5400-rpm 160-GB, 5400-rpm 120-GB, 5400-rpm ● 12.7-mm tray load ● Parallel ATA DVD±RW and CD- - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 11
HP Notebook QuickDock. 12.1-inch keyboard with embedded numeric keypad Taps enabled as default TouchPad with 2 buttons and two-way scroll Wacom 9.0-mm touch-screen pen 8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 4-cell, 37-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 65-W AC adapter - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 12
Category Description Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module 4 Chapter 1 Product description - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 13
identification Top components Display components Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Component Internal microphones (2) Display release latch Integrated Launches the QuickPlay program. Opens Mobility Center. Rotates the screen image clockwise into 4 orientations: landscape primary, landscape secondary - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 14
from traditional notebook mode into slate mode or vice versa. In slate mode, the display is rotated and folded flat, so that you can view content while carrying the computer. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 15
combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows® Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Execute frequently - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 16
light (5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone (6) Right TouchPad button* Enables/disables the TouchPad. Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. ● Blue: TouchPad is enabled. ● Amber: TouchPad is disabled. Scrolls up or down - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 17
Component Display If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are not effective, slide the Sleep or Hibernation, refer to the Power Management guide. ● On: The computer is on. ● Hibernation. Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. Provides enhanced audio performance - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 18
Media Slot light (5) Optical drive (6) Optical light Function Connects an AC adapter. Supports optional ExpressCard/34 cards. Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 19
Expansion port 3 (10) External monitor port (11) S-Video-out jack (12) Vent Function ● Plays the previous track or chapter when the button is pressed . Connects a network cable. Connects the computer to an optional docking device or an optional expansion product. NOTE: The computer has only - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 20
to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 21
and off during routine operation. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive. Releases the optical drive from the drive bay. Contains the memory module slots. Holds a WLAN module (select models only). NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 22
Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 23
Service tag location 15 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 24
Computer major components Item (1a) Description Display assembly 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, fingerprint reader, microphones, and WLAN antenna cables Spare part number 484751-001 16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 25
part number 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, 484750-001 microphones, and WLAN antenna cables Display convertible hinge cover (included with display assembly) Display cover bumper pads) 464111-001 RTC battery 449729-001 Bluetooth module 483113-001 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 26
(8a) (8b) (9a) (9b) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) Description Spare part number Memory module compartment cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips) WLAN module compartment cover (includes 1 captive screw, secured by a C-clip) Hard drive cover (includes one rubber foot and - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 27
Item (18) Description Spare part number WLAN module Broadcom 4321AGN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module ● For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 28
Item Description Spare part number ● For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, , Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States 459263-001 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 29
Item (19) (20) Description Spare part number ● For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, 459263 441128-003 120-GB 441127-003 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated; includes hard drive bracket, hard drive 497744-001 connector, and hard drive screws) Battery 8-cell, 73-Ah, 2.55- - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 30
Plastics Kit Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 487926-001 ExpressCard slot bezel Hard drive cover (includes 1 rubber foot and 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips) Display connector cover (includes 1 captive screw, secured by a C-clip) WLAN module - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 31
part number Hard drives (all 5400-rpm) include frame and hard drive connector 500-GB 497515-001 400-GB 500141-001 320-GB 463463-003 250-GB 457061-003 160-GB 441128-003 120-GB 441127-003 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive connector, and 497744-001 hard - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 32
TV tuner antenna DVB-T TV tuner antenna adapter HP backpack HP carrying case HP notebook protective sleeve Remote control (fits into ExpressCard slot Switzerland Taiwan The United Kingdom 24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Spare part number 417220-001 455457-001 455456-001 455459-001 454619- - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 33
screw ● Phillips PM2.0×11.0 screw ● Black Phillips PM2.0×7.0 captive screw ● Silver Phillips PM2 adapter DVB-T TV tuner antenna 65-watt AC adapter HP carrying case Wireless laser mouse USB travel mouse Optical wired mouse 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Spare part number - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 34
part number 441131-003 441132-003 441142-001 441144-001 449729-001 453730-001 453730-002 453730-291 454619-001 455456-001 455457-001 455458-001 455459-001 457061-003 459263-001 Description 4-cell, 37-Ah, 2.55-Ah battery 6-cell, 55-Ah, 2.55-Ah battery GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 35
8 display bezel rubber screw covers) Remote control (fits into ExpressCard slot) Tablet stand Base enclosure (includes optical drive release assembly, 2 battery release latches, and 4 rubber feet) HP notebook protective sleeve System board (includes replacement thermal material) AMD Turion 64 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 36
Spare part number 484748-001 484748-031 484748-041 484748-051 484748-061 484748- Denmark, Finland, and Norway 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, microphones, and WLAN antenna cables 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 37
(includes replacement thermal paste and thermal pads) Plastics Kit (see Plastics Kit on page 22 for Plastics Kit spare part information) hard drive Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive connector, and hard drive screws) 400-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive Sequential part number listing - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 38
Spare part number 506052-001 507972-001 507973-001 507974-001 507975-001 507977-001 507978-001 507982-001 Description AMD Athlon QL-62 2.0-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB, includes replacement thermal material) AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ZM-80 2.1-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 800- - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 39
the work area to prevent damage. Plastic 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. Preliminary replacement requirements 31 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 40
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: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 41
, reducing its life expectancy. CAUTION: touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in this section. Avoid touching electrostatic voltage levels Relative humidity 10% 40% 35,000 V 15,000 V 12,000 V 5,000 V 6,000 v 800 V 2,000 V 700 V - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 42
parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging. ● Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts touching a component or assembly. ● Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts Use conductive field service tools, such ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 43
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 Floor mats Voltage protection level 1,500 V 7,500 V 5,000 V Preliminary replacement requirements 35 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 44
to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (see RTC battery on page 58). 6. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 7. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. Connect AC power to the computer - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 45
Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 46
feet and pen cover) Spare part number 464821-001 The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. There are four computer feet (1) that adhere to the computer base enclosure, and two computer feet (2) that adhere to the high-capacity battery. 38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 47
8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 4-cell, 37-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery Spare part number 463650-003 441132-003 441131-003 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 48
Spare part number Battery on page 39). Remove the pen: 1. Position the computer with the left side toward you. 2. Press in on the pen (1) to release it from the pen holder. 3. Remove the pen (2) from the pen holder. Reverse this procedure to install the pen. 40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 49
captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer. 3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover (2) and swing it to right. 4. Remove the hard drive cover. NOTE: The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 487926-001. Component replacement procedures 41 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 50
hard drive bracket screws (1) from each side of the hard drive. 8. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive. 9. Remove the connector (3) from of the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive. 42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 51
bezel. Description DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 480864-001 480865-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 52
the battery (see Battery on page 39). Remove the memory module: part number 487926-001. 5. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 53
6. Pull the module (2) away from the slot at an angle and remove it. NOTE: Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect installation into the memory module slot. Reverse this procedure to install a memory module. Component replacement procedures 45 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 54
WLAN module Description Spare part number Broadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: ● For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin , Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe ● For use in Japan 453730-291 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 55
Description Spare part number Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN modules: ● For use in Canada, the Cayman all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39). Remove the WLAN module: 1. Position the computer with the front - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 56
cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 487926-001. 5. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module. NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module. 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 57
Spare part number battery (see Battery on page 39). Remove the keyboard: 1. Position the computer with the front toward you. 2. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×11.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 3. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you. Component replacement - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 58
which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable (2). 7. Remove the keyboard. Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard. 50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 59
(includes display convertible hinge base cover) Spare part number 464115- computer. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard display-side up, with the front toward you. 4. Open the computer. Component replacement procedures 51 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 60
5. Rotate the display clockwise approximately 45 degrees. 6. Lift the left and right front corners of the switch cover (1) until it disengages from counterclockwise and remove it from the computer. Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover. 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 61
part number 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, fingerprint reader, microphones, and WLAN antenna cables 484751-001 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (see Memory - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 62
system board. 8. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you. 9. Open the computer. 10. Remove the display convertible hinge cover (1). 11. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (2) that secure the display assembly to the computer. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 63
NOTE: As you remove the display assembly, be sure that the display cables and wireless antenna cables move cleanly through the opening (1) in the computer. 13. Lift the display (2) straight up and remove it. Reverse this procedure to install the display assembly. Component replacement procedures 55 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 64
Spare part number 464111 battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 43) c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 49) d. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 51) e. Display assembly (see Display - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 65
the top cover to the base enclosure. 7. Lift the top cover straight up and remove it. Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. Component replacement procedures 57 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 66
Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 43) c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 49) d. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 51) e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 67
Spare part number 441142 battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 43) c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 49) d. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 51) e. Display assembly (see Display - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 68
enclosure spare part kits. 4. Disconnect the power switch board cable (1) from the system board. 5. Remove the power switch board (2) and power switch actuator (3) from the base enclosure. Reverse this procedure to install the power switch assembly. 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 69
Spare part number 483113 battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 43) c. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 49) d. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 51) e. Display assembly (see Display - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 70
Spare part number 480850-001 When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ● Memory module (see Memory module on page 44) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 46) ● RTC battery (see - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 71
NOTE: The ExpressCard slot bezel is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 487926-001. 3. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the audio/ the audio/infrared board cable (2) from the system board. 4. Use the optical drive connector (1) to lift the left side of the system board (2) until the - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 72
5. Pull the system board (4) away from the top cover at an angle and remove it. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. 64 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 73
eject assembly Spare part number 464113-001 Before battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Pen (see Pen on page 40) b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) c. Memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 44) d. Optical drive (see Optical drive - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 74
audio/infrared board cable) Spare part number 441144-001 Before removing the audio battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) b. Memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 44) c. Optical drive (see Optical drive - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 75
the board disengage from the openings in the base enclosure. 3. Remove the audio/infrared board (3). Reverse this procedure to install the audio/infrared board. Component replacement procedures 67 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 76
thermal paste and thermal pads) Spare part number 487925-001 NOTE: To properly battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) b. Memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 44) c. Optical drive (see Optical drive - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 77
the fan/heat sink assembly is removed. Thermal paste and thermal pads are included with all system board, fan/heat sink assembly, and processor spare part kits. Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly. Component replacement procedures 69 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 78
. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39). 5. Remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 41) b. Memory module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 44) c. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 43) d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 79
2. Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it. NOTE: The gold triangle (3) on the processor should be aligned with the triangle (4) embossed on the processor socket when you install the processor. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. Component replacement procedures 71 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 80
! Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to or restart the computer. 2. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 72 Chapter 5 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 81
instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in Windows. Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Access the system - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 82
to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for boot order preferences. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 83
the current session, use either of the following procedures: ◦ Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. - or - ◦ If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 84
on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Select the amount of video memory. To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Run - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 85
Specifications Computer specifications Dimensions Height (front to back) Width Depth Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, and battery 41°F to 95°F -4°F to 140°F 10% to 90% 5% to 95% -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine 200 g, 2 ms - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 86
thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. 12.1-inch, WXGA BrightView display specifications Dimensions Height Width Diagonal Number of colors Contrast ratio Brightness Pixel resolution Pitch Format Configuration Backlight Refresh rate PPI - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 87
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 specifications 79 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 88
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo 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 /sec 5,400 KB/sec 10,800 KB/sec 5,400 KB/sec 2,700 KB/sec 6,750 KB/sec Multiword DMA Mode 80 Chapter 6 Specifications - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 89
System DMA specifications Hardware DMA System function DMA0 Not applicable DMA1* Not applicable DMA2* Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5* Available for PC Card DMA6 Not assigned DMA7 Not assigned *PC Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 90
specifications Hardware IRQ System function IRQ0 IRQ1 System timer Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural Keyboard IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 Cascaded USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-24CD COM1 Conexant AC-SMBus Controller-24C3 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Diskette drive : PC Cards - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 91
Interrupt controller no. 2 System Function (shipping configuration) Unused DMA controller no. 2 Unused Coprocessor busy clear/reset Unused Unused Secondary fixed disk controller Unused Primary fixed disk controller Unused JoyStick (decoded in ESS1688) Unused System I/O address specifications 83 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 92
configuration) Entertainment audio Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Reserved serial port Unused Infrared port Unused Unused Secondary diskette drive controller Parallel port (LPT1/default) Unused FM synthesizer-OPL3 Unused VGA Reserved (parallel port/no EPP support) VGA PC Card controller - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 93
00FFFFFF 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 85 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 94
screw locks listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 464116-001. Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 4 Length 3.0 mm Thread 3.0 mm Head width 5.0 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 86 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 95
Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw Color Black Quantity 9 Length 7.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head width 4.5 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer Where used: 5 screws that secure top cover to the computer Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw 87 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 96
Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 10 Length 4.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head width 4.5 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the computer Where used: 2 screws that secure the power switch board to the base enclosure 88 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 97
Where used: 2 screws that secure the audio/infrared board to the base enclosure Where used: 4 screws that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 89 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 98
PM2.0×5.0 captive screw Color Black Quantity 6 Length 5.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head width 4.5 mm Where used: (1) Two captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer (2) Two captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the memory module compartment cover to - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 99
Black Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Black Quantity 5 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head width 4.5 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the WLAN module to the computer Where used: 3 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Black Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw 91 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 100
Phillips PM2.0×11.0 screw Color Black Quantity 4 Length 11.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head width 4.5 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer 92 Chapter 7 Screw listing - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 101
Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 4 Length 6.0 mm Thread 2.5 mm Head width 5.0 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Where used: 2 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw 93 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 102
Silver Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Silver Quantity 5 Length 3.0 mm Thread 2.0 mm Head width 4.5 mm Where used: (1) One screw that secures the display release hook to the base enclosure (2) One screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the base enclosure Where used: 3 screws that secure - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 103
or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create. Creating recovery discs After - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 104
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. Backing up your information When to back up ● On - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 105
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 Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 106
The System Protection window opens. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. 98 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 107
> System. 2. In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next. The System Restore window opens. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering system information 99 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 108
system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 109
9 Connector pin assignments Audio-out (headphone) Pin Signal 1 Audio out, left channel 2 Audio out, right channel 3 Ground Audio-in (microphone) Pin Signal 1 Audio signal in 2 Audio signal in 3 Ground Audio-out (headphone) 101 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 110
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 12 DDC 2B data 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 DDC 2B clock 102 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 111
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) 103 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 112
S-Video-out Pin Signal 1 S-VHS color (C) signal 2 Composite video signal 3 S-VHS intensity (Y) signal 4 S-VHS color ground 5 TV-CD 6 S-VHS intensity ground 7 Composite video ground Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground 104 Chapter 9 Connector - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 113
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 Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 114
Requirements for specific countries or regions 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 Germany VDE 1 Italy IMQ 1 Japan METI 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 115
11 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal. Battery 107 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 116
This section provides disassembly instructions for the display assembly. The display assembly must be disassembled to gain access to the backlight (1) and the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (2). NOTE: The procedures provided in this appendix are general disassembly instructions. Specific details - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 117
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 down. Display - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 118
tool to cut the tape (1) that secures the sides of the display panel to the display panel frame. 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 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 119
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 Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 120
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 the display rear panel. 23. Remove the LCD panel. 24. Recycle the LCD panel and backlight - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 121
AC adapter, spare part number 24, 25 administrator password 75 advanced Setup Utility features 74 antenna, locations 6 applications key, Windows 7 audio display 5 front 5, 9 keyboard 7 left-side 10 rear 12 right-side 11 computer feet locations 38 spare part number 18, 27, 38 computer specifications - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 122
Rubber Kit, spare part number 17, 27 display specifications 78 display switch 6 docking support, product description 3 drive light 6 drives, boot order 76 drives, preventing damage 32 DVB-T TV tuner antenna adapter, spare part number 24, 25 DVB-T TV tuner antenna, spare part number 24, 25 DVB - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 123
11 processor product description 1 removal 70 spare part numbers 18, 27, 30, 70 product description audio 2 camera 2 chipset 1 diskette drive 2 display panel 1 docking support 3 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 1 modem module 2 operating system - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 124
information 95 speakers 5 specifications computer 77 display 78 DVD±RW and CD-RW Double- Layer Combo Drive 80 hard drive 79 I/O addresses 83 interrupts 82 memory map 85 optical drive 80 system DMA 81 static-shielding materials 35 stop button 11 switch cover removal 51 spare part number 17, 27, 51 - HP Tx2510us | HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guid - Page 125
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