Page 3 - Safety warning notice
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on ahard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining o...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product description 2 External component identification Top components ................................................................................................................................... 5 Display components ...........................................................
Page 9 - Product description
1 Product description Category Description Product Name HP Pavilion tx2500 Entertainment PC Processors 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, 2-MB ...
Page 13 - External component identification; Display components
2 External component identification Top components Display components Item Component Function (1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (2) Display release latch Opens the computer. (3) Integrated camera (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. (4) DVD button Launches the ...
Page 15 - Keys
Keys Item Component Function (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed incombination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions whenpressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows® Start menu. (4) Windows appl...
Page 16 - Pointing devices
Pointing devices Item Component Function (1) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad. (2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on thescreen. (3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad light ● Blue: TouchPad is enable...
Page 20 - Rear components
Rear components Item Component Function (1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It isnormal for the internal fan to cycle on and off duringroutine operation. (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Conne...
Page 22 - Illustrated parts catalog; Service tag location
3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag location The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that may be needed whentroubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: (1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of...
Page 24 - Computer major components
Computer major components Item Description Spare part number (1a) Display assembly 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera,fingerprint reader, microphones, and WLAN antenna cables 484751-001 16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 30 - Plastics Kit; Mass storage devices
Plastics Kit Item Description Spare part number Plastics Kit 487926-001 (1) ExpressCard slot bezel (2) Hard drive cover (includes 1 rubber foot and 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips) (3) Display connector cover (includes 1 captive screw, secured by a C-clip) (4) WLAN module compartment cover (inc...
Page 32 - Miscellaneous parts
Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number 65-watt AC adapter 417220-001 ATSC/NTSC TV tuner antenna 455457-001 ATSC/NTSC TV tuner 455456-001 Audio/video cable 455459-001 Cat5E cable 454619-001 DVB-T TV tuner 412175-002 DVB-T TV tuner antenna 412176-003 DVB-T TV tuner antenna adapter 412176-00...
Page 39 - Removal and replacement procedures; Tools required; Service considerations; Plastic parts
4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers ● Flat-bladed screwdriver Service considerations The following secti...
Page 41 - Grounding guidelines; Electrostatic discharge damage
Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structuredetermine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection,but in many cases, ESD contains enough pow...
Page 44 - Unknown user password
Unknown user password If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear thepassword. NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibe...
Page 46 - Computer feet
Computer feet Description Spare part number Rubber Feet Kit (includes 4 base enclosure rubber feet and pen cover) 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 hi...
Page 47 - Battery
Battery Description Spare part number 8-cell, 73-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 463650-003 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 441132-003 4-cell, 37-Wh, 2.55-Ah battery 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 Hi...
Page 51 - Optical drive
Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 480864-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 480865-001 Before removing the optical drive, foll...
Page 52 - Memory module
Memory module Description Spare part number 2048-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 480861-001 1024-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 480860-001 512-MB (1-DIMM, PC2-5300, 667 MHz) 480859-001 Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the comp...
Page 54 - WLAN module
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 Islands,and the United States 487330-001 ● For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina,Armenia...
Page 57 - Keyboard
Keyboard Description Country or region Spare part number Country or region Spare part number Belgium 484748-A41 Portugal 484748-131 Brazil 484748-201 Russia 484748-251 Canada 484748-121 Saudi Arabia 484748-171 Denmark, Finland, and Norway 484748-DH1 South Korea 484748-AD1 France 484748-051 Spain 484...
Page 59 - Switch cover
Switch cover Description Spare part number Switch cover (includes display convertible hinge base cover) 464115-001 Before removing the switch cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn thecomputer on, and then shut it d...
Page 61 - Display assembly
Display assembly Description Spare part number 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, fingerprintreader, microphones, and WLAN antenna cables 484751-001 12.1-inch, WXGA, BrightView touch-screen display assembly with Web camera, microphones,and WLAN antenna cables ...
Page 64 - Top cover
Top cover Description Spare part number Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad cable, caps lock light board and cable, and topcover bumper pads) 464111-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation...
Page 67 - Power switch assembly
Power switch assembly Description Spare part number Power switch assembly (includes power switch board cable and actuator switch) 441142-001 Before removing the power switch assembly, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn...
Page 70 - System board
Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module. System board Description Spare part number System board (includes replacement thermal material) 480850-001 When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defectivesystem board and installed on the re...
Page 76 - Fan/heat sink assembly
Fan/heat sink assembly Description Spare part number Fan/heat sink assembly (includes thermal paste and thermal pads) 487925-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the right side and rear panel of the computer. The computer uses an electric fan fo...
Page 78 - Processor
Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include thermal paste. Desription Spare part number AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ZM-86 processor (2.4-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) 507974-001 AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology ZM-84 processor (2.3-GHz , 1-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) 507957-001 AMD Tur...
Page 80 - Setup Utility; Starting the Setup Utility
5 Setup Utility WARNING! Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow repair at only the subassembly or modulelevel. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make...
Page 81 - Changing the language of the Setup Utility; Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility
Changing the language of the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility isnot already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2. 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the co...
Page 82 - Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility; Using advanced Setup Utility features
Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility isnot already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2. 1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart...
Page 83 - Closing the Setup Utility; Setup Utility menus; Main menu; Security menu
Closing the Setup Utility You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes. ● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session, use either of thefollowing procedures: ◦ Press f10 , and then follow the instructions on the screen. — or — ◦ If the Setup Utility me...
Page 84 - System Configuration menu; Diagnostics menu
System Configuration menu Select To do this Language Support Change the Setup Utility language. Enhanced SATA support (select models only) Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode. Boot Options Set the following boot options: ● f10 and f12 Delay (sec.) ― Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of the S...
Page 85 - Specifications
6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Height (front to back) 3.1 to 3.9 cm 1.22 to 1.54 in Width 30.6 cm 12.05 in Depth 22.4 cm 8.82 in Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, and battery) 1.95 kg 4.29 lbs Input power Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W Operating cur...
Page 90 - System interrupt specifications
System interrupt specifications Hardware IRQ System function IRQ0 System timer IRQ1 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural Keyboard IRQ2 Cascaded IRQ3 USB2 Enhanced Host Controller—24CD IRQ4 COM1 IRQ5* Conexant AC—SMBus Controller—24C3 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP IRQ6 Diskette drive IRQ7* Paral...
Page 94 - Screw listing
7 Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used inthe computer. All screws and screw locks listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare partnumber 464116-001. Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head ...
Page 103 - Backup and recovery; Recovering system information; Creating recovery discs
8 Backup and recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are designed to help you withthe following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: ● Backing up your information regularly to protect...
Page 104 - Backing up your information; When to back up
● Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. Thenext time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs...
Page 105 - Backup suggestions; Using system restore points; When to create restore points
Backup suggestions ● Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copythem to disc. ● Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders periodically. ● Back up templates stored in...
Page 107 - Restore to a previous date and time
Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioningoptimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System . 2. In the left pane, click System protection . 3. Click...
Page 108 - Performing a recovery; Recovering from the recovery discs
Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failureor instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recoverypartition on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair fea...
Page 109 - Connector pin assignments
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
Page 110 - External monitor
External monitor Pin 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
Page 112 - Universal Serial Bus
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 pin assignments
Page 113 - 0 Power cord set requirements; Requirements for all countries or regions
10 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120volts AC or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in thecountry or region where the equi...
Page 114 - Requirements for specific countries or regions
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 Norway NEMKO 1 The People's Republic o...
Page 116 - Display
Display WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Caution should be exercised when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury. CAUTION: The procedures in this appendix can result in damage to display components. The only components intende...
Page 121 - Index
Index A AC adapter, spare part number 24, 25 administrator password 75advanced Setup Utility features 74 antenna, locations 6applications key, Windows 7audio, product description 2audio-in jack location 9pin assignments 101 audio-out jack location 9pin assignments 101 audio-out S/PDIF jack 9audio/in...
