HP PAVILION DV8 User Manual

HP Pavilion dv8 Entertainment PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 580213-001
September 2009
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides
comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting
computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures.

HP PAVILION DV8 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	PAVILION DV8
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

External Component Identification

Top Components

Identifies and describes components located on the top surface of the laptop.

Display Components

Identifies and describes components related to the display assembly.

Buttons, Speakers, and Fingerprint Reader

Details the various buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader.

Keys

Lights

Pointing Devices

Front Components

Right-Side Components

Left-Side Components

Bottom Components

Illustrated Parts Catalog

Computer Major Components

Illustrates the main components of the computer for identification.

Display Assembly Components

Mass Storage Devices

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Preliminary Replacement Requirements

Outlines essential tools and considerations before performing component removal.

Drive Handling

Provides precautions for safely handling storage drives.

Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Explains the risks of ESD and how to prevent damage to components.

Grounding Guidelines

Provides essential guidelines for proper grounding to prevent ESD.

Packaging and Transporting Guidelines

Workstation Guidelines

Equipment Guidelines

Service Tag

Battery

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the computer battery.

Optical Drive

Procedure for removing and installing the optical drive.

Mass Storage Device

Instructions for removing and installing mass storage devices.

TV Tuner Module

Procedure for removing and installing the TV tuner module.

RTC Battery

Memory Module

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing memory modules.

WLAN Module

Procedure for removing and installing the Wireless Local Area Network module.

Switch Cover

Keyboard Cover

Power Button Board

Bluetooth Module

Keyboard

Power Button Board Cable

Bluetooth Module Cable

LED Board Cable

Speaker Assembly

Display Assembly

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the display assembly.

Top Cover

Procedure for removing and installing the top cover.

TouchPad On/Off Button Board

System Board

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the system board.

Fan

Subwoofer

Audio/Infrared Board

USB Board

Power Connector Cable

TV Tuner Module Cable

Fan/Heat Sink Assembly

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the fan/heat sink assembly.

Processor

Procedure for removing and installing the computer processor.

Setup Utility

Starting Setup Utility

Explains how to access and start the Setup Utility.

Changing the Language of Setup Utility

Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility

Displaying System Information

Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility

Instructions on how to reset Setup Utility to factory default settings.

Exiting Setup Utility

Setup Utility Menus

Main Menu

Security Menu

System Configuration Menu

Outlines the system configuration options available in Setup Utility.

Diagnostics Menu

Specifications

Computer Specifications

Provides physical and operational specifications for the computer.

18.4-inch Display Specifications

Hard Drive Specifications

Backup and Recovery

Creating Recovery Discs

Instructions for creating recovery discs for system backup.

Backing Up Your Information

Guidance on regularly backing up system data and files.

Using Windows Backup and Restore

Details the steps to perform a backup using Windows Backup and Restore.

Using System Restore Points

Explains how to create and use system restore points.

Performing a Recovery

Guide on how to restore the system using Recovery Manager.

Recovering from the Recovery Discs

Instructions for restoring the system using created recovery discs.