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HP Pavilion dv6500 User Manual

HP Pavilion dv6500
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HP Pavilion dv6500 Entertainment PC
Maintenance and Service Guide

Table of Contents

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HP Pavilion dv6500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo
Native Resolution1280 x 800
Battery6-cell Lithium-Ion
RAM2 GB - 4 GB
Display15.4-inch
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Operating SystemWindows Vista
Optical DriveDVD±RW
Wireless802.11a/b/g
Battery LifeUp to 3 hours
Storage80 GB - 250 GB SATA HDD
WeightStarting at 5.9 lbs

Summary

Product Description

Processors and Chipset

Details on Intel Core 2 Duo and Core Duo processors, and Intel chipsets.

Graphics and Display Panel

Specifications for NVIDIA graphics and the 15.4-inch WXGA BrightView display.

Memory and Storage

Information on memory modules, hard drives, and optical drives.

Connectivity and Input Devices

Details on ports, camera, microphone, audio, modem, Ethernet, wireless, and media card slots.

System Features and Requirements

Covers docking, power, security, OS, and serviceability aspects.

External Component Identification

Display Components

Identifies and describes display-related external components.

Top Components Identification

Locates and explains top-mounted components like lights, keys, buttons, and touchpad.

Front, Side, Rear, and Bottom Components

Details components on the front, left, right, rear, and bottom of the computer.

Illustrated Parts Catalog

Serial Number Location

Information on locating the computer's serial and model number.

Major Component Assemblies

Illustrations and part numbers for main computer assemblies.

Kits and Accessories

Details on Plastics Kit and Cable Kit components.

Storage and Miscellaneous Parts

Lists mass storage devices and various miscellaneous parts.

Sequential Part Number Listing

An index of spare parts by their sequential part numbers.

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Preliminary Requirements and Safety Guidelines

Covers tools, service considerations, plastic parts, cables, drive handling, grounding, and password clearing.

Component Replacement Procedures

Detailed steps for removing and replacing key computer components.

Setup Utility Guide

Accessing and Navigating Setup Utility

Instructions on starting, changing language, and navigating the Setup Utility.

Setup Utility Functions

Covers displaying system info, restoring defaults, advanced features, and closing the utility.

Setup Utility Menus Overview

Provides an overview of the options available in the Setup Utility menus.

Technical Specifications

Computer Specifications

Lists dimensions, weight, power, temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, and vibration limits.

Display Specifications

Details for the 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display.

Hard Drive Specifications

Technical details for various hard drive capacities.

Optical Drive Specifications

Technical details for the DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive.

System DMA and Interrupt Specifications

Information on Direct Memory Access (DMA) channels and system interrupts (IRQ).

System I/O Address and Memory Map Specifications

Details on System I/O addresses and memory map configurations.

Screw Listing and Specifications

Phillips PM2.0x5.0 Captive Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips PM2.0x5.0 captive screws.

Phillips PM3.0x4.0 Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips PM3.0x4.0 screws.

Phillips PM2.0x3.0 Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips PM2.0x3.0 screws.

Phillips PM2.5x7.0 Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips PM2.5x7.0 screws.

Phillips PM2.5x5.0 Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screws.

Phillips PM2.5x2.0 Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips PM2.5x2.0 screws.

Phillips PM2.5x4.0 Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips PM2.5x4.0 screws.

Hex HM5.0x9.0 Standoff

Specifications and usage for Hex HM5.0x9.0 standoffs.

Phillips 2.5x4.0 Captive Screw

Specifications and usage for Phillips 2.5x4.0 captive screws.

Backup and Recovery Procedures

Recovering System Information

Steps for recovering system information, including backup and restore options.

Backing Up Your Information

Guidance on when and how to back up important system files.

Using System Restore Points

Instructions for creating and using system restore points.

Creating Recovery Discs

Steps for creating a set of recovery CDs or DVDs.

Reinstalling Software and Drivers

Procedures for reinstalling preinstalled programs, drivers, and from discs.

Performing System Recovery

Methods for performing recovery from discs or a hard drive partition.

Deleting Recovery Partition and Updating Software

Steps to delete the recovery partition and update reinstalled software.

Connector Pin Assignments

Audio-in (Microphone) Pinout

Details the pin assignments for the audio-in (microphone) jack.

Audio-out (Headphone) Pinout

Details the pin assignments for the audio-out (headphone) jack.

External Monitor Connector

Pin assignments and signals for the external monitor port.

Modem and Network Connectors

Pin assignments for RJ-11 (modem) and RJ-45 (network) connectors.

S-Video-out and USB Connector

Pin assignments for S-Video-out and Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.

Power Cord Set Requirements

Requirements for All Countries or Regions

General requirements applicable to all power cord sets.

Requirements for Specific Countries or Regions

Country-specific requirements for power cord sets and agency approvals.

Recycling Information

Battery Disposal

Guidelines for proper disposal of used computer batteries.

Display Assembly Disassembly for Recycling

Instructions for disassembling the display assembly for component recycling.

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