HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PCMaintenance and Service Guide

Category DescriptionHard drives●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, 54

Phillips PM2.0×11.0 screwColor Quantity Length Thread Head widthBlack 4 11.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mmWhere used: 4 screws that secure the keyboard to the comp

Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screwColor Quantity Length Thread Head widthSilver 4 6.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mmWhere used: 2 screws that secure the display assembly to t

Silver Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screwColor Quantity Length Thread Head widthSilver 5 3.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mmWhere used:(1) One screw that secures the display r

8 Backup and recoveryRecovering system informationTools provided by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are designed to help you withth

●Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive.●If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the re

Backup suggestions●Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.●Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and p

The System Protection window opens.6. Follow the on-screen instructions.98 Chapter 8 Backup and recovery

Restore to a previous date and timeTo revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioningoptimally, fol

Performing a recoveryRecovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failureor instability. Recovery Man

9 Connector pin assignmentsAudio-out (headphone)Pin Signal1 Audio out, left channel2 Audio out, right channel3 GroundAudio-in (microphone)Pin Signal1

Category DescriptionPorts Audio-in (stereo microphone) Audio-out (stereo headphone) Audio-out (stereo headphone with S/PDIF) Consumer infrared (one

External monitorPin Signal1 Red analog2 Green analog3 Blue analog4 Not connected5 Ground6 Ground analog7 Ground analog8 Ground analog9 +5 VDC10 Ground

RJ-11 (modem)Pin Signal1 Unused2 Tip3 Ring4 Unused5 Unused6UnusedRJ-45 (network)Pin Signal1 Transmit +2 Transmit -3 Receive +4 Unused5 Unused6 Receive

S-Video-outPin Signal1 S-VHS color (C) signal2 Composite video signal3 S-VHS intensity (Y) signal4 S-VHS color ground5 TV-CD6 S-VHS intensity ground7

10 Power cord set requirementsThe wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120volts AC or from

Requirements for specific countries or regionsRegion Accredited agency Applicable note numberAustralia EANSW 1Austria OVE 1Belgium CEBC 1Canada CSA 2D

11 RecyclingBatteryWhen a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general householdwaste. Follow the local la

DisplayWARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Caution should be exercised when removing andhandling the backlight to avoid damaging this component a

3. Remove the display bezel (3).4. Disconnect all display panel cables (1) from the display inverter and remove the inverter (2).5. Remove all screws

8. Remove all screws that secure the display panel frame to the display panel.9. Use a sharp-edged tool to cut the tape (1) that secures the sides of

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

Category Description Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module4 Chapter 1 Product description

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

IndexAAC adapter, spare partnumber 24, 25administrator password 75advanced Setup Utilityfeatures 74antenna, locations 6applications key, Windows 7aud

display convertible hinge 6display panel, productdescription 1display release latch 5, 9Display Rubber Kit, spare partnumber 17, 27display specifica

model name 1modem jacklocation 12pin assignments 103modem module, productdescription 2monitor portlocation 11pin assignments 102mouse, spare part numb

security cable slot 12Security menu 75security, product description 3selecting in the Setup Utility 73service considerations 31service tag 14, 37serv

2 External component identificationTop componentsDisplay componentsItem Component Function(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.(2) Display releas

Item Component Function(9) Convertible hinge Swivels the display and converts the computer fromtraditional notebook mode into slate mode or vice versa

KeysItem Component Function(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed incombination with the fn key.(2) fn key Executes frequently used syst

Pointing devicesItem Component Function(1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activat

Front componentsItem Component Function(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.(2) Power switch*●When the computer is off, slide the power switch

Item Component Function(9) Wireless light●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as aWLAN device and/or a Bluetooth® device, isturned on.●Amber: Al

Right-side componentsItem Component Function(1) Previous/rewind button●Plays the previous track or chapter when thebutton is pressed once.●Rewinds med

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Rear componentsItem Component Function(1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically tocool inter

Bottom componentsItem Component Function(1) Vents (6) Enable airflow to cool internal components.NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically tocool

3 Illustrated parts catalogService tag locationThe service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that may be needed whentro

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Computer major componentsItem Description Spare part number(1a) Display assembly 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web

Item Description Spare part number 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera,microphones, and WLAN antenna cables4847

Item Description Spare part number(7b) Memory module compartment cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)(7c) WLAN module compartment cov

Item Description Spare part number(18) WLAN module Broadcom 4321AGN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module ●For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Ri

Item Description Spare part number ●For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra,Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australi

Item Description Spare part number ●For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra,Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australi

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on

Plastics KitItem Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 487926-001(1) ExpressCard slot bezel(2) Hard drive cover (includes 1 rubber foot and 2 ca

Item Description Spare part number(1) Hard drives (all 5400-rpm) include frame and hard drive connector 500-GB 497515-001 400-GB 500141-001 320-GB 4

Miscellaneous partsDescription Spare part number65-watt AC adapter 417220-001ATSC/NTSC TV tuner antenna 455457-001ATSC/NTSC TV tuner 455456-001Audio/v

Description Spare part numberScrew Kit●Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw●Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw●Phillips PM2.0×11.0 screw●Black Phillips PM2.0×7.0 captive sc

Spare partnumberDescription441131-003 4-cell, 37-Ah, 2.55-Ah battery441132-003 6-cell, 55-Ah, 2.55-Ah battery441142-001 Power switch assembly (include

Spare partnumberDescription459263-002 Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra,Angola, Antigua and Bar

Spare partnumberDescription484748-001 Keyboard for use in the United States484748-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom484748-041 Keyboard for us

Spare partnumberDescription487330-002 Broadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra,Angola, Antigua and Ba

Spare partnumberDescription506052-001 AMD Athlon QL-62 2.0-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB, includes replacement thermalmaterial)507972-00

4 Removal and replacement proceduresPreliminary replacement requirementsTools requiredYou will need the following tools to complete the removal and re

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Cables and connectorsCAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locationsduring the reassembly process. Impr

Grounding guidelinesElectrostatic discharge damageElectronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure

Packaging and transporting guidelinesFollow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:●To avoid hand contact, transport pro

Equipment guidelinesGrounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.●When seated, wear a wrist strap c

Unknown user passwordIf the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear thepassword.NOTE: These steps also cl

Component replacement proceduresThis chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.There are as many as 47 screws, in 8 different sizes, that mu

Computer feetDescription Spare part numberRubber Feet Kit (includes 4 base enclosure rubber feet and pen cover) 464821-001The computer feet are adhesi

BatteryDescription Spare part number8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 463650-0036-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 441132-0034-cell, 37-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 4

PenDescription Spare part numberPen 464146-001Before removing the pen, follow these steps:1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the com

Hard driveDescription Spare part number500-GB, 5400-rpm 497515-001400-GB, 5400-rpm 500141-001320-GB, 5400-rpm 463643-003250-GB, 5400-rpm 457061-003160

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5. Grasp the Mylar tab (1) on the hard drive and lift the hard drive to disconnect it from the systemboard.6. Remove the hard drive (2) from the hard

Optical driveNOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.Description Spare part numberDVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-La

Memory moduleDescription Spare part number2048-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 480861-0011024-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 480860-001512-MB (1-DIMM,

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 installati

WLAN moduleDescription Spare part numberBroadcom 4322 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules:●For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. V

Description Spare part numberBroadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN modules:●For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Island

3. Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover (2) and swing it to the left.4. Remove the WLAN module compartment cover.NOTE: The WLAN mo

KeyboardDescriptionCountry or regionSpare part number Country or region Spare part numberBelgium 484748-A41 Portugal 484748-131Brazil 484748-201 Russi

4. Open the computer.5. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard and swing it toward you until it rests on the palm rest.6. Release the zero insertion force

Switch coverDescription Spare part numberSwitch cover (includes display convertible hinge base cover) 464115-001Before removing the switch cover, foll

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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 the

Display assemblyDescription Spare part number12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, fingerprintreader, microphones

5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (3) that secure the display assembly to the computer.6. Remove the wireless antenna cables (1) from the ro

12. Disconnect the display panel cable (3) from the system board.NOTE: As you remove the display assembly, be sure that the display cables and wireles

Top coverDescription Spare part numberTop cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable, caps lock light board and cable, and topcover bumper pads)46411

5. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the TouchPad cable is connected and disconnect theTouchPad cable (3).6. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 sc

RTC batteryNOTE: Removing the RTC battery and leaving it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes allpasswords and CMOS settings to be cleared.Descrip

Power switch assemblyDescription Spare part numberPower switch assembly (includes power switch board cable and actuator switch) 441142-001Before remov

3. Remove the display release hook assembly (3).NOTE: The display release hook assemblies are included with the base enclosure spare partkits.4. Disco

Bluetooth moduleDescription Spare part numberBluetooth module 483113-001Bluetooth module cable 487697-001Before removing the Bluetooth module, follow

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Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.System boardDescription Spare part numberSystem board (includes replacement thermal material) 4

2. Remove the ExpressCard slot bezel (2) from the ExpressCard slot.NOTE: The ExpressCard slot bezel is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number

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 Remov

Pen holder and pen eject assemblyDescription Spare part numberPen holder and pen eject assembly 464113-001Before removing the pen holder and pen eject

4. Remove the pen holder (4).Reverse this procedure to install the pen holder and pen eject assembly.Audio/infrared boardDescription Spare part number

i. System board (see System board on page 62)j. Pen holder (see Pen holder and pen eject assembly on page 65)Remove the audio/infrared board:1. Remove

Fan/heat sink assemblyDescription Spare part numberFan/heat sink assembly (includes thermal paste and thermal pads) 487925-001NOTE: To properly ventil

3. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (3).NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste and thermal pads located between thefan/heat sink asse

ProcessorNOTE: All processor spare part kits include thermal paste.Desription Spare part numberAMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ZM-86 processor (2.4-GH

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) embossedon th

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5 Setup UtilityWARNING! Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment. Alltroubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed

Changing the language of the Setup UtilityThe following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility isnot

Restoring default settings in the Setup UtilityThe following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utilit

Closing the Setup UtilityYou can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.●To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the cur

System Configuration menuSelect To do thisLanguage Support Change the Setup Utility language.Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Enable/disable

6 SpecificationsComputer specifications Metric U.S.DimensionsHeight (front to back)3.1 to 3.9 cm 1.22 to 1.54 inWidth 30.6 cm 12.05 inDepth 22.4 cm 8

Metric U.S.Nonoperating 1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.5 oct/min sweep rateNOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits

Hard drive specifications 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* 120-GB*DimensionsHeight9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mmWidth 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mmWeight 101 g 101 g 1

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer ComboDrive specificationsApplicable disc Read:CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT,CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODEC

System DMA specificationsHardware DMA System functionDMA0 Not applicableDMA1* Not applicableDMA2* Not applicableDMA3 Not applicableDMA4 Direct memory

1 Product descriptionCategory DescriptionProduct Name HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PCProcessors AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology Ultra-Dual Core Z

System interrupt specificationsHardware IRQ System functionIRQ0 System timerIRQ1 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural KeyboardIRQ2 CascadedIRQ3

System I/O address specificationsI/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)000 - 00F DMA controller no. 1010 - 01F Unused020 - 021 Int

I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)220 - 22F Entertainment audio230 - 26D Unused26E - 26 Unused278 - 27F Unused280 - 2AB Unused

System memory map specificationsSize Memory address System function640 KB 00000000-0009FFFF Base memory128 KB 000A0000-000BFFFF Video memory48 KB 000C

7 Screw listingThis section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used inthe computer. All screws and screw

Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screwColor Quantity Length Thread Head widthBlack 9 7.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mmWhere used: 4 screws that secure the switch cover to the co

Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screwColor Quantity Length Thread Head widthSilver 10 4.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mmWhere used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the com

Where used: 2 screws that secure the audio/infrared board to the base enclosureWhere used: 4 screws that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the syst

Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screwColor Quantity Length Thread Head widthBlack 6 5.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mmWhere used:(1) Two captive screws (secured by C-cli

Black Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screwColor Quantity Length Thread Head widthBlack 5 3.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mmWhere used: 2 screws that secure the WLAN module to t