System information
Table Of Contents
- HP Pavilion dv6 Entertainment PC
- Product description
- External component identification
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Removal and replacement procedures
- Preliminary replacement requirements
- Component replacement procedures
- Service tag
- Computer feet
- Battery
- Webcam/microphone module
- Optical drive
- Memory module
- TV tuner module
- RTC battery
- Hard drive
- WLAN module
- Switch cover and keyboard
- Power button board
- Bluetooth module
- Display assembly
- Speaker
- Top cover
- Modem module
- Audio/infrared board
- USB board
- Power connector cable
- System board
- TV tuner module cable
- Modem module cable
- Fan/heat sink
- Processor
- Setup Utility
- Specifications
- Computer specifications
- 15.6-inch WXGA display specifications
- Hard drive specifications
- Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive specification
- DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications
- System DMA specifications
- System interrupt specifications
- System I/O address specifications
- System memory map specifications
- Screw listing
- Backup and Recovery
- Connector pin assignments
- Power cord set requirements
- Recycling
- Index

2–8 Maintenance and Service Guide
External component identification
Bottom components
Item Component Function
1
Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
2
Vents (8) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
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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.
3
Battery bay Holds the battery.
4
Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
Also holds the WLAN module, TV tuner card (select models only), and the
Intel
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Turbo Memory card (select models only).
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To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only
with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the
governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or
region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact
technical support through Help and Support.
5
Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.