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Product Type Laptop
Model Presario V6500
Brand Compaq
Display Size 15.4 inches (diagonal)
Display Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA)
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo (various speeds)
Memory (RAM) Up to 4 GB DDR2
Storage Up to 250 GB SATA hard drive
Optical Drive DVD±RW SuperMulti drive
Graphics Integrated Intel GMA X3100 or NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Wireless Connectivity 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (optional)
Ports 3x USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-45, RJ-11, audio jacks, ExpressCard slot
Dimensions (W x D x H) 14.05 x 10.12 x 1.49 inches (357 x 257 x 38 mm)
Weight Approx. 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
Battery 6-cell Lithium-Ion (up to 3 hours)
Power Supply 65W AC adapter
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium (or XP)
Main Functions Multimedia, productivity, web browsing, email, office applications
Maintenance & Cleaning Use a soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water or isopropyl alcohol. Do not spray liquids directly.
Safety Instructions Keep away from liquids, avoid extreme temperatures, unplug during storms, do not block vents.
Spare Parts & Repairability RAM, hard drive, battery, keyboard, and AC adapter are user-replaceable. Other parts may require professional service.
General Information Released in 2007; supports up to 4GB RAM; includes built-in webcam and microphone on some models.

Frequently Asked Questions - Presario V6500 COMPAQ

How do I upgrade the RAM in my Compaq Presario V6500?
Turn off the laptop, unplug the AC adapter, and remove the battery. Locate the RAM access panel on the bottom, unscrew it, and gently insert the new DDR2 SODIMM modules at a 45-degree angle, then press down until they click. Maximum supported RAM is 4 GB (2x2GB).
How can I replace the battery on my Presario V6500?
Power off the laptop and unplug any cables. Slide the battery release latches (usually two) to the unlock position, then slide the battery out. Insert the new battery until it clicks into place and slide the latches back to lock.
How do I connect to Wi-Fi on the Presario V6500?
Ensure the wireless switch on the front edge of the laptop is turned on (slide to the right). Click the network icon in the system tray, select your Wi-Fi network, enter the password if required, and click Connect.
Can I upgrade the hard drive in my Compaq Presario V6500?
Yes, the hard drive is user-replaceable. Remove the battery, unscrew the hard drive cover on the bottom, gently pull the drive out by its plastic tab, and replace it with a standard 2.5-inch SATA hard drive (up to 250 GB or larger with compatibility). You may need to reinstall the operating system.
Why is my Presario V6500 overheating and shutting down?
Overheating can be caused by dust buildup in the cooling vents or a failing fan. Clean the vents with compressed air, ensure the laptop is on a hard surface, and consider replacing the thermal paste if comfortable. If the fan is not spinning, it may need replacement.
How do I perform a factory reset on my Compaq Presario V6500?
Back up your data, then restart the laptop and press F11 repeatedly during boot to enter the recovery partition. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system to factory settings. Alternatively, use the recovery discs if available.
The screen on my Presario V6500 is flickering. What should I do?
First, update the display driver via Device Manager. If the issue persists, try connecting an external monitor to isolate the problem. If the external display works fine, the laptop screen or LCD cable may be faulty and require professional repair.
How do I replace the keyboard on my Compaq Presario V6500?
Power off and remove the battery. Gently pry up the keyboard bezel clips at the top of the keyboard, then lift the keyboard and carefully disconnect the ribbon cable. Connect the new keyboard's ribbon cable, insert the keyboard, and press down until the clips snap.
Can I install Windows 10 on my Presario V6500?
Windows 10 is compatible but may have slower performance due to limited RAM (max 4 GB) and older hardware. Ensure you have at least 2 GB RAM and a clean installation. Some drivers may not be available; use compatibility mode or generic drivers.
How do I clean the screen of my Presario V6500?
Use a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth slightly dampened with distilled water or a 50/50 mix of water and isopropyl alcohol. Gently wipe the screen in circular motions. Do not spray any liquid directly onto the screen.

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Maintenance and Service Guide

© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Athlon, Turion, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel, Core, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Fifth Edition: November 2007

First Edition: April 2007

Document Part Number: 443430-005

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 a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

Table of contents

1 Product description

2 External component identification

Top components 6

Display components 6

Buttons and speakers 7

Keys 8

Lights 9

TouchPad 10

Front components 11

Left-side components 12

Rear component 13

Right-side components 13

Bottom components 14

3 Illustrated parts catalog

Serial number location 15

Computer major components 16

Display assembly components 22

Plastics Kit 23

Cable Kit 24

Mass storage devices 25

Miscellaneous parts 26

Sequential part number listing 27

4 Removal and replacement procedures

Preliminary replacement requirements 34

Tools required 34

Service considerations 34

Plastic parts 34

Cables and connectors 35

Drive handling 35

Grounding guidelines 36

Electrostatic discharge damage 36

Packaging and transporting guidelines 37

Workstation guidelines 37

Equipment guidelines 38

Unknown user password 39

Component replacement procedures 40

Serial number 40

Battery 41

Hard drive 42

Computer feet 44

Memory module 44

RTC battery 46

WLAN module 47

Optical drive 50

Switch cover 52

Keyboard 54

Power button board 56

Display assembly 58

Top cover 64

Bluetooth module 67

ExpressCard assembly 68

USB/power connector board 70

System board 71

Audio board 74

Fan/heat sink assembly 75

Processor 78

5 Setup Utility

Starting the Setup Utility 80

Using the Setup Utility 81

Changing the language of the Setup Utility 81

Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 81

Displaying system information 81

Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 82

Using advanced Setup Utility features 83

Closing the Setup Utility 83

Setup Utility menus 83

Main menu 83

Security menu 84

System Configuration menu 84

Diagnostics menu 84

6 Specifications

Computer specifications 85

15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display specifications 86

Hard drive specifications 87

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications 88

HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer support specifications 89

Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support specifications ..... 90

System DMA specifications, Intel 91

System DMA specifications, AMD 92

System interrupt specifications, Intel 93

System interrupt specifications, AMD 94

System I/O address specifications, Intel 95

System I/O address specifications, AMD 97

System memory map specifications, Intel 99

System memory map specifications, AMD 100

7 Screw listing

Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw 101

Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw 102

Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw 103

Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw 105

Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screw 108

Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw 109

Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw 113

Hex HM5.0×9.0 standoff 114

Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screw 115

Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw 116

Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw 117

Phillips 2.5×4.0 captive screw 118

8 Backup and recovery

Recovering system information 119

Creating recovery discs 119

Backing up your information 120

When to back up 120

Backup suggestions 120

Using system restore points 121

When to create restore points 121

Create a system restore point 121

Restore to a previous date and time 121

Performing a recovery 122

Recovering from the recovery discs 122

Recovering from the partition on the hard drive 122

9 Connector pin assignments

Audio-out (headphone) 123

Audio-in (microphone) 123

External monitor 124

RJ-11 (modem) 125

RJ-45 (network) 125

S-Video-out 126

Universal Serial Bus 126

10 Power cord set requirements

Requirements for all countries or regions 127

Requirements for specific countries or regions 128

11 Recycling

Battery 129

Display 129

Index 135

1 Product description

CategoryDescriptionAMD modelsFull-featured Intel modelsDefeatured Intel models
Product Name Compaq Presario V6500, V6600, and V6700 Notebook PCs√ √ √
Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processors
2.20-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz front side bus (FSB)√ √
2.00-GHz processor, 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB√ √
1.86-GHz processor, 1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB√ √
1.50-GHz processor, 2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB√ √
Intel Core Duo processors
T7300 2.0-GHz processor, 4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB√ √
T7100 1.8-GHz processor 2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB√ √
T5250 1.5-GHz processor 2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB√ √
T2330 1.6-GHz processor 1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB√ √
T2310 1.46-GHz processor 1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB√ √
Intel Celeron® processors
M530 1.73-GHz processor 1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB√ √
AMD processors
TurionTM MK-38 (2.2-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-66 (2.3 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-60 (2.0 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-58 (1.9 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
Turion TL-56 (1.8 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
AthlonTM TK-53 (1.7-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache)
ChipsetNorthbridge: Intel GM965 √ √
Southbridge: Intel ICH8m √ √
Northbridge/Southbridge: nVidia MCP67M
Graphics Intel Extreme Graphics (Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100) UMA (integrated) with shared video memory, and:Up to 64 MB on computer models with 512 MB of system RAMor, Up to 256 MB on computer models with 1024 MB or more of system RAMMemory size is a dynamic change.√ √
UMA nVidia MCP67M with shared video memory, and:Up to 128 MB on computer models with 512 MB of system RAMUp to 287 MB on computer models with 1024 MB of system RAMUp to 559 MB on computer models with 2048 MB of system RAMUp to 559 MB on computer models with 4096 MB of system RAMMemory size is dynamically allocated.
Panel15.4-inch, WXGA BrightView √ √ √
Memory2 SODIMM slots √ √ √
Customer-accessible/upgradable √ √ √
Supports up to 4 GB of system RAM √ √ √
PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDRII √ √ √
Supports the following configurations:√ √ √
4096 (2048 × 2)
2048 (2048 × 1, 1024 × 2)
1536 (1024 + 512)
1024 (1024 × 1, 512 × 2)
512 (512 × 1)
Hard drivesSupports 9.5-mm, 2.5-inch hard drives √ √ √
Serial ATA √ √ √
Supports the following drives:√ √ √
250-GB, 5400-rpm
200-GB, 4200-rpm
160-GB, 5400-rpm
120-GB, 5400-rpm
80-GB, 5400-rpm
Optical drivesFixed (removal of 1 screw required) √ √ √
Parallel ATA √ √ √
12.7-mm tray load √ √ √
Supports the following drives:√ √ √
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive
DVD-CD/RW Combo Drive
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support (select models only)
Diskette driveSupports external USB drive only √ √ √
Microphone2 omnidirectional, dual-array microphones, with beam-forming, echo-cancellation, noise-suppression software√ √ √
AudioHD audio - Realtek ALC861-VD-GR √ √
HD Audio - Conexant CX20549-12) √
Supports Windows Vista® Premium Logo requirements
Presario-branded Altec Lansing speakers√ √ √
Modem56K V.92 data/fax modem √ √ √
Supports all world-wide certification requirements√ √ √
Modem cable not included √ √ √
EthernetIntegrated Realtek 10/100 network interface card (NIC)√ √ √
Ethernet cable not included √ √ √
Wireless Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by way of wireless module:
Intel PRO Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g and 802.11b/g with 2 antennae integrated into the display assembly√ √
Intel PRO Wireless 4965 802.11a/b/g/n with 3 antennae integrated into the display assembly @ 2.4 and 5.0 GHz√ √
Intel WLAN + Bluetooth® √ √
Broadcom 4321AGN Wi-Fi Adapter(802.11 a/b/g/ draft-n) + Bluetooth w/2 antennas
Broadcom 4321AGN Wi-Fi Adapter(802.11 a/b/g/ draft-n) w/2 antennas
External media cardOne ExpressCard54 slot √ √ √
Digital Media Slot, supports SD, MMC, SDIO, MS, MSpro, xD√ √ √
PortsAudio-in (mono microphone) √ √ √
Audio-out (stereo headphone) √ √ √
Consumer infrared√ √ √
RJ-11 (modem)√ √ √
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)√ √ √
S-Video-out√ √ √
USB (3)√ √
USB (1)
VGA (Dsub 15-pin)√ √ √
1394√ √
2-pin AC power
DockingExpansion port 3 supports HP xb3000Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock√ √ √
Keyboard/ pointing devices14.1-inch keyboard √ √ √
TouchPad with 2 buttons and four-way scroll (taps enabled as default)√ √ √
Power requirements12-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery √ √ √
6-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery √ √ √
6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery √ √ √
65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with ground pin, supports 2-pin DC connector)√ √ √
SecuritySecurity cable slot √ √ √
Operating system Preinstalled:
Free DOS √ √
Windows Vista Business (32-bit) √ √ √
Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit) √ √ √
Windows Vista Premium (32- and 64-bit)√ √ √
Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit) √ √
Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:
AC adapter√ √ √
Battery (system)√ √ √
Hard drive√ √ √
Memory module√ √ √
Optical drive√ √ √
WLAN module

2 External component identification

Top components

Display components

Laptop screen with labeled buttons and frame indicators, showing front and back views

Item Component Description

(1)Internal display switch* Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is on.
(2)Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, the computer has internal microphones.
*The location of the internal display switch varies by computer model.

Buttons and speakers
Laptop keyboard diagram with numbered labels pointing to key keys

Item Component Description
(1)Power button*When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer.When the computer is on, press the button to initiate Sleep.When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.To learn more about your power settings, selectStart > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
(2)Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3)Media buttonOpens the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled).Opens the DVDPlay program (for models with DVDPlay preinstalled).NOTE:If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay or DVDPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or DVDPlay software Help for more information.
(4)Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(5)Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.

Keys

Laptop keyboard diagram with numbered labels pointing to key components

Item Component Function

(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3)Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4)Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5)Embedded numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6)num lock keyEnables numeric lock, turns on the embedded numeric keypad, and turns on the num lock light.
(7)Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.

Lights
Laptop keyboard diagram with numbered labels pointing to key keys

Item Component Description
(1)Power lights (2)*On: The computer is on.Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)Battery lightOn: A battery is charging.Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5)Volume mute lightBlue: Computer sound is turned on.Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(6)Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker volume.
(7)Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume.
(8)Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.

*The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.

TouchPad

Diagram of a device with numbered labels pointing to its components, likely for labeling or annotation purposes.

Item Component Function

(1)TouchPad lightBlue: TouchPad is enabled.Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2)TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3)TouchPad horizontal scroll zone Scrolls left or right.
(4)Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(6)TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
(7)Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.

Front components

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Item Component Function

(1)Power lightOn: The computer is on.Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2)Battery lightOn: A battery is charging.Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
(3)Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection.NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up.
(5)Wireless lightBlue: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.
(6)Consumer infrared lens (select models only)Receives a signal from a remote control device, such as the HP Remote Control.
(7)Audio-in (microphone) Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8)Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

Left-side components

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Item Component Function

(1)S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
(2)External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3)Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(4)RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5)RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(6)USB ports (1 or 2, depending on computer model) Connect optional USB devices.
(7)1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.
(8)Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:Memory Stick (MS)Memory Stick Pro (MSP)MultiMediaCard (MMC)Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)Secure Digital (SD) Memory CardxDPicture Card (XD)xD-Picture Card (XD) Type HxD-Picture Card (XD) Type M

Rear component

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Rear component - 1

natural_image Close-up of a gray electronic device casing with a black connector pin (no visible text or symbols)

Component Description

Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

NOTE: 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.

Right-side components

Labeled diagram of a device rear panel with numbered components for identification

Item Component Function

(1)ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
(2)Optical drive Reads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.
(3)Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(4)USB port (select models only) Connects an optional USB device.
(5)Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(6)Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

Bottom components

Diagram of a device's internal layout with numbered components, likely illustrating a technical or engineering layout.

Item Component Function

(1)Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2)Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3)Optical driveReads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs.
(4)Memory/WLAN module compartment Contains the memory module slots, the WLAN module slot, and the RTC battery.
(5)Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
(6)Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.

3 Illustrated parts catalog

Serial number location

When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the bottom of the computer.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Serial number location - 1

natural_image Top-down view of a laptop's front panel showing internal components and a barcode tag (no readable text or symbols)

Computer major components
Exploded view diagram of a laptop with numbered parts for identification

Item Description Spare part number
(1) 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly (includes microphones)
446485-001

Item Description Spare part number
NOTE: See Display assembly components on page 22 for more display assembly spare part information.
(2) Switch cover (includes LED board and cable)
For use in full-featured models 431425-001 and451010-001
For use in defeattured models 455260-001
(3) Power button board (includes power button board cable)431438-001
(4) Keyboards
Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden 441428-DH1
France 441428-051
French Canada 441428-121
Italy 441428-061
South Korea 441428-AD1
Latin America 441428-161
The Netherlands and Europe 441428-B31
Saudi Arabia441428-171
Spain441428-071
Taiwan441428-AB1
Thailand441428-281
Turkey441428-141
The United Kingdom441428-031
The United States441428-001
(5) Top cover for use in computer models with Intel processors (includes speakers, TouchPad, and cable)446510-001 and 455514-001
For use in computer models with AMD processors:
Full-featured models454170-001
Defeatured models451407-001
(6) Fan/heat sink assembly (includes thermal material )
For use only in computer models with Intel processors446522-001
For use only in computer models with AMD processors449961-001
(7) ExpressCard assembly431440-001
Plastics Kit (see Plastics Kit on page 23 for more Plastics Kit information):438669-001
(8a) ExpressCard slot bezel
(8b) Hard drive cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)
(8c) Memory/WLAN module compartment cover (includes 3 captive screws, secured by C-clips)

Item Description Spare part number

HDMI port cover (not illustrated)
(9) Processors (include thermal material )
Intel Core 2 Duo processors:
2.20-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)453771-001
2.00-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)455515-001
1.86-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)453773-001
1.50-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB)453772-001
Intel Core Duo processors:
T7300 2.00-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)446478-001
T7100 1.80-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)446479-001
T5250 1.50-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB)453033-001
T2330 1.6-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)455944-001
T2310 1.46-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)455943-001
Intel Celeron processors:
M530 1.73-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)457315-001
AMD processors:
Turion MK-38 (2.2-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache)449904-001
Turion TL-66 (2.3-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450804-001
Turion TL-60 (2.0-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450803-001
Turion TL-58 (1.9-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450802-001
Turion TL-56 (1.8-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)450801-001
Athlon TK-53 (1.7-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache)451013-001
Processor bracket (not illustrated)450370-001
(10) Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable)412766-002
(11) System board (includes modem cable)
For use only in computer models with Intel processors453770-001 and 446475-001
For use only in computer models with AMD processors in full-featured models equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory:449901-001
(12) USB/power connector board (includes USB/power connector board cable)447444-001
(13) Audio boards (include audio board cable)
For use only in computer models with Intel processors:
Equipped with consumer infrared449453-001
Not equipped with consumer infrared431443-001
For use only in computer models with AMD processors:
Item Description Spare part number
In full-featured models equipped with consumer infrared454176-001
In defeatured models equipped with consumer infrared449967-001
(14) Batteries
12-cell, 8.80-AH, Li-ion 451864-001
6-cell, 2.55-AH, Li-ion 446507-001
6-cell, 2.20-AH, Li-ion 446506-001
(15) Base enclosure (includes infrared lens and wireless on/off switch)
For use with full-featured computer models 448343-001
For use with defeatured models 454171-001
Rubber Kit (not illustrated; includes base enclosure rubber feet and display bezel screw covers)431431-001
(16) Optical drives (include bezel)
For use in computer models with Intel processors:
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support462453-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe446505-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive446504-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive446503-001
For use in computer models with AMD processors:
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive449934-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe449936-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive455076-001
(17) Hard drives (include hard drive bracket)
250-GB, 5400-rpm 453775-001
200-GB, 4200-rpm 451863-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm 451862-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm 446498-001
80-GB, 5400-rpm446497-001
60-GB, 5400-rpm446496-001
(18) WLAN modules
Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules:
For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam441086-001
For use in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece,441086-002 and 441087-002Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan
For use in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, and South Korea441086-003 and 441088-003
For use in Japan441086-291 and 441089-291
For use in South Korea441086-AD1
Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN modules:
For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Brunei, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the United States, and Vietnam451861-001
For use in Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan451861-002
For use in Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, Peru, Qatar, South Korea, Uruguay, and Venezuela451861-003
For use in Japan451861-291
Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN modules:
For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States441090-001
For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissa, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the People's Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan,441090-002
Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
For use in Japan441090-291
Intel 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Thailand 451861-004
Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g modules:
For use in the United States and Canada441075-001
For use in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Nordic region, and India441075-002
Broadcom 4321AGN 802.11a/b/g/n modules:
For use in the United States and Canada434661-001
For use in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Nordic region, and India434661-002
(19) RTC battery (includes 2-sided tape)446518-001 and 449729-001
(20) Memory modules (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM)
2048-MB 453774-001 and457437-001
1024-MB 446495-001
512-MB 446494-001
Cable Kit (not illustrated; see Cable Kit on page 24 for more Cable Kit information)446520-001

Display assembly components
Exploded view diagram of a tablet device with numbered parts for identification

Item Description Spare part number

(1) Display bezel
For use in computers with Intel processors 433283-001 and453328-001
For use in computer models with AMD processors:
Full-featured models433284-002
(2) Display inverter (includes Mylar shield)431391-001
(3) Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right display hinges)433288-001
(4) Display panel (15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView; includes display panel cable)446480-001
(5) Wireless Antenna Kits
For use only with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module (includes 3 wireless antenna transceivers and cables)449728-001
For use only with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g or 802.11b/g WLAN module (includes 2 wireless antenna transceivers and cables)449726-001
(6) Microphone431393-001
(7) Display enclosure
For full-featured models 446488-001
For defeatured models 432920-002
Display Cable Kit (not illustrated)433287-001
Display Screw Kit (not illustrated)431400-001

Plastics Kit

Exploded view diagram of a laptop case with numbered parts labeled 1, 2, and 3

Item Description Spare part number

Plastics Kit:438669-001
(1)ExpressCard slot bezel
(2)Hard drive cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips)
(3)Memory/WLAN module compartment cover (includes 3 captive screws, secured by C-clips)

Cable Kit
Diagram showing five labeled cable or connector components with numbered labels 1 to 5

Item Description Spare part number

Cable Kit:446520-001
(1)LED board cable
(2)Power button board cable
(3)USB/power connector board cable
(4)Audio board cable
(5)Bluetooth module cable

Mass storage devices
COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Plastics Kit - 3

natural_image Two views of a computer drive chassis showing front and rear views (no text or symbols)

Item Description Spare part number

(1) Hard drives (include hard drive bracket)
250-GB, 5400-rpm 453775-001
200-GB, 4200-rpm 451863-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm 451862-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm 446498-001
80-GB, 5400-rpm 446497-001
60-GB, 5400-rpm 446496-001

(2) Optical drives (include bezel and bracket)

For use in computer models with Intel processors:
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support462453-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe446501-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive446500-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive446499-001
For use in computer models with AMD processors:
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive449934-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe449936-001

• DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 455076-01

Miscellaneous parts

Description Spare part number
AC adapters
90-W non-PFC AC adapter 432309-001
90-W PFC AC adapter 453198-001
65-W non-PFC AC adapter 402018-001
65-W PFC AC adapter 453199-001
ATSC/NTSC TV tuner antenna439131-001
ATSC/NTSC/PAL TV tuner439130-001
Composite video cable407939-001
DVB-T tuner412175-001
DVB-T wireless antenna adapter412176-001
ExpressCard Kit (includes software CD)445170-001
HP backpack405527-001
HP carrying case418162-001
HP Remote Control435743-001
Infrared emitter with cable439129-001
Label Kit for computer models with Intel processors446525-001
Label Kit for computer models with AMD processors449972-001
Optical wired mouse436238-001
RF input adapter cable (without ferrite)407940-001
USB digital drive364727-002
Windows Vista remote control (fits inside ExpressCard slot)439128-001
Windows Vista remote control (does not fit inside ExpressCard slot)439254-001
Wired headset371693-001
Wireless laser mouse with cable adapter430958-001
Power cords:
Australia and New Zealand394279-011
Belgium, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden394279-021
Canada, French Canada, Latin America, Thailand, and the United States394279-001
Denmark 394279-081
India 394279-D61
Israel 394279-BB1
Italy 394279-061
Japan 394279-291
South Korea 394279-AD1
The People's Republic of China 394279-AA1
Switzerland 394279-BG1
Taiwan 394279-AB1
The United Kingdom and Hong Kong 394279-031
Screw Kit (see Screw listing on page 101 for more Screw Kit information)434983-001
Hex HM5.0×9.0 standoff
Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw
Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screw
Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw
Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 captive screw
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw
Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw
Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw
Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw
Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screw

Sequential part number listing

Spare part numberDescription
364727-002USB digital drive
371693-001Wired headset with volume control
394279-001Power cord for use in the United States
394279-011Power cord for use in Australia
394279-021Power cord for use in Europe
394279-031Power cord for use in the United Kingdom
394279-061Power cord for use in Italy
394279-081Power cord for use in Denmark
394279-BG1Power cord for use in Switzerland
394279-291Power cord for use in Japan
394279-AA1Power cord for use in the People's Republic of China
394279-AB1Power cord for use in Taiwan
394279-AD1Power cord for use in South Korea
394279-BB1Power cord for use in Israel
394279-D61Power cord for use in India
402018-00165-watt PFC AC adapter
405527-001HP backpack
407939-001Composite video cable
407940-001RF input adapter cable (without ferrite)
412175-001DVB-T tuner
412176-001DVB-T antenna adapter
412766-001Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable)
412766-002Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable)
418162-001HP carrying case
430958-001Wireless laser mouse
431391-001Display inverter (includes Mylar shield)
431393-001Microphone
431400-001Display Screw Kit (see Screw listing on page 101 for more Display Screw Kit information)
431425-001Switch cover for use in full-featured models (includes LED board and cable)
431431-001Rubber Kit (includes base enclosure rubber feet and display bezel screw covers)
431438-001Power button board (includes power button board cable)
431440-001ExpressCard assembly
431443-001Audio board without infrared lens for computer models with Intel processors
432309-00190-watt non-PFC AC adapter
432920-002Display enclosure for defeatured models
433283-001Display bezel for use only with computer models not equipped with microphones
433284-002Display bezel for use in full-featured computer models with AMD processors
433287-001Display Cable Kit
433288-001Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right display hinges)
434661-001Broadcom 4321AGN 802.11a/b/g/n module for use in the United States and Canada
434661-002Broadcom 4321AGN 802.11a/b/g/n module for use in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Nordic region, and India
434983-001Screw Kit
436238-001Optical wired mouse
438669-001Plastics Kit (see Plastics Kit on page 23 for more Plastics Kit information)
439128-001Windows Vista remote control (fits inside ExpressCard slot)
439129-001Infrared emitter with cable
439130-001ATSC/NTSC/PAL TV tuner
439131-001ATSC/NTSC TV tuner antenna
439254-001Windows Vista remote control (does not fit inside ExpressCard slot)
441075-001Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g module for use in the United States and Canada
441075-002Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g module for use in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Nordic region, and India
441086-001Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam
441086-002Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan
441086-003Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, and South Korea
441086-291Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Japan
441086-AD1Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in South Korea
441087-002Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar. Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan
441088-003Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, and South Korea
441089-291Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Japan
441090-001Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States
441090-002Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissa, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania,
Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the People's Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
441090-291 Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Japan
441428-001 Keyboard for use in the United States
441428-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom
441428-051 Keyboard for use in France
441428-061 Keyboard for use in Italy
441428-071 Keyboard for use in Spain
441428-121 Keyboard for use in French Canada
441428-141 Keyboard for use in Turkey
441428-161 Keyboard for use in Latin America
441428-171 Keyboard for use in Saudi Arabia
441428-281 Keyboard for use in Thailand
441428-AB1 Keyboard for use in Taiwan
441428-AD1 Keyboard for use in Thailand
441428-B31 Keyboard for international use
441428-DH1 Keyboard for use in Finland, Norway, and Sweden
445170-001 ExpressCard Kit (includes software CD)
446475-001 System board for use in computer models with Intel processors
446478-001 Intel Core Duo T7300 2.0-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache; includes thermal material)
446479-001 Intel Core Duo T7100 1.8-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache; includes thermal material)
446480-001 15.4-inch, WXGA, SVA, TFT BrightView display panel (includes display panel cable)
446485-001 15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly (includes microphones)
446488-001 Display enclosure for full-featured models
446494-001 512-MB memory module (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM)
446495-001 1024-MB memory module (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM)
446496-001 60-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket)
446497-001 80-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket)
446498-001 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket)
446503-001 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive for use in computer models with Intel processors
446504-001DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive for use in computer models with Intel processors
446505-001DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive for use in computer models with Intel processors
446506-001 6-cell, 2.20-AH battery
446507-001 6-cell, 2.55-AH battery
446510-001 Top cover (includes speakers and TouchPad and cable)
446518-001 RTC battery (includes 2-sided tape)
446520-001Cable Kit (see Cable Kit on page 24 for more Cable Kit information)
446522-001Fan/heat sink assembly for use in computer models with Intel processors (includes thermal material)
446525-001 Label Kit for computer models with Intel processors
447444-001USB/power connector board (includes USB/power connector board cable)
448343-001Base enclosure for use in full-featured computer models (includes infrared lens and wireless on/off switch)
449453-001Audio board with infrared lens for use in computer models with Intel processors
449726-001Wireless Antenna Kit for use only with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g or 802.11b/g WLAN module (includes 2 wireless antenna transceivers and cables)
449728-001Wireless Antenna Kit for use only with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module (includes 3 wireless antenna transceivers and cables)
449729-001 RTC battery
449901-001System board for use only in computer models with AMD processors equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory
449904-001 AMD Turion MK-38 processor (2.2-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache)
449934-001DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive for use in computer models with AMD processors
449936-001DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe for use in computer models with AMD processors
449956-001Cable Kit (see Cable Kit on page 24 for more Cable Kit information)
449961-001Fan/heat sink assembly for use in computer models with AMD processors (includes thermal material)
449967-001Audio board for use in defeattured computer models with AMD processors (includes audio connectors, audio board cable, and infrared lens)
449972-001 Display Label Kit for computer models with AMD processors
450370-001 Processor bracket
450371-001 Processor bracket for use with 8.1 processors
450801-001 AMD Turion TL-56 processor (1.8-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
450802-001 AMD Turion TL-58 processor (1.9-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
450803-001 AMD Turion TL-60 processor (2.0-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
450804-001 AMD Turion TL-66 processor (2.3-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
451010-001Switch cover for use in full-featured models (includes LED board)
451013-001AMD Athlon TK-53 processor (1.7-GHz. 512-MB L2 cache)
451407-001Top cover for use in defeattured computer models with AMD processors (includes speakers and TouchPad and cable)
451861-001Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Brunei, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the United States, and Vietnam
451861-002Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan
451861-003Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, Peru, Qatar, South Korea, Uruguay, and Venezuela
451861-004Intel 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Thailand
451861-291Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in Japan
451862-001160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
451863-001200-GB, 4200-rpm hard drive
451864-00112-cell, 8.8-AH battery
453033-001Intel Core Duo T5250 1.50-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB; includes thermal material)
453198-00190-watt, PFC AC adapter
453199-00165-watt, PFC AC adapter
453328-001Display bezel for use only with computer models equipped with microphones
453770-001System board for use only in computer models with Intel processors
453771-001Intel Core 2 Duo 2.20-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB; includes thermal material)
453772-001Intel Core 2 Duo 1.50-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB; includes thermal material)
453773-001Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB; includes thermal material)
453774-0012048-MB memory module (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2)
453775-001250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive
454170-001Top cover for use in full-featured computer models with AMD processors (includes speakers and TouchPad and cable)
454171-001Base enclosure for use with defeattured computer models (includes infrared lens and wireless on/off switch)
454176-001Audio boards for use in full-featured computer models with AMD processors (includes audio board cable)
455076-001DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive for use in computer models with AMD processors
455260-001Switch cover for use in defeattured models (includes LED board)
455514-001Top cover (includes TouchPad)
455515-001Intel Core 2 Duo 2.00-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB; includes thermal material)
455943-001Intel Core Duo T2310 1.46-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB; includes thermal material)
455944-001Intel Core Duo T2330 1.6-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB; includes thermal material)
457315-001Intel Celeron TM530 1.50-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB; includes thermal material))
457437-0012048-MB memory module (PC2-5300, 667-MHz)
462453-001Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support (select models only)

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 sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures.

NOTE: As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.

Plastic parts

Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions.

Cables and connectors

△ CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.

Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.

Drive handling

△ CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.

Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive and be sure that the optical drive tray is closed.

Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock-proof foam.

Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.

After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag.

Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers.

Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE."

Grounding guidelines

Electrostatic discharge damage

Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.

A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Even if the spark is neither felt nor heard, damage may have occurred.

An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.

△ CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these precautions:

Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you area ready to install them.

Use nonmagnetic tools.

Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in this section.

Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.

If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.

The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by different activities.

△ CAUTION: A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V.

Typical electrostatic voltage levels
Relative humidity
Event 10% 40% 55%
Walking across carpet 35,000 V 15,000 V 7,500 V
Walking across vinyl floor 12,000 V 5,000 V 3,000 V
Motions of bench worker 6,000 v 800 V 400 V
Removing DIPS from plastic tube2,000 V700 V400 V
Removing DIPS from vinyl tray11,500 V 4,000 V 2,000 V
Removing DIPS from Styrofoam14,500 V 5,000 V 3,500 V
Removing bubble pack from PCB26,500 V 20,000 V 7,000 V
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box21,000 V 11,000 V 5,000 V

Packaging and transporting guidelines

Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:

• To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.
- Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging.
- Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations.
- Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers.

• Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly.

• Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or nonconductive foam.

- Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.

Workstation guidelines

Follow these grounding workstation guidelines:

• Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material.
- Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment.
• Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums.
- When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials.
- Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
- Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items only at static-free workstations.
- Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.

Equipment guidelines

Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.

  • When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm ± 10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors, use alligator clips to connect a wrist strap.
  • When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps) can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.

The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage:

  • Antistatic tape
    • Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors
    • Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
    • Nonconductive foam
  • Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance
    • Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground
    Field service kits
    • Static awareness labels
    • Material-handling packages
    • Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes
    • Metal tote boxes
    • Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials

The following table lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats.

Material Use Voltage protection level

Antistatic plastic Bags 1,500 V
Carbon-loaded plastic Floor mats 7,500 V
Metallized laminate Floor mats 5,000 V

Unknown user password

If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password.

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 Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Remove the RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 46).
  6. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
  8. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time.
  9. Turn on the computer.

All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.

Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There are as many as 87 screws and standoffs, in 13 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw and standoff size and location during removal and replacement.

Serial number

Report the computer serial number to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Serial number - 1

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Description Spare part number

12-cell, 8.80-Ah Li-ion battery 451864-001
6-cell, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 446507-001
6-cell, 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery 446506-001

Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

Remove the battery:

  1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
  2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
  3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Serial number - 2

natural_image 3D diagram of a device casing with labeled parts (1 and 2), showing internal structure and assembly (no text or symbols beyond labels)

To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into the battery bay and pivot the battery downward until it is seated. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place.

Hard drive

NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.

Description Spare part number
250-GB, 5400-rpm 453775-001
200-GB, 4200-rpm 451863-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm 451862-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm 446498-001
80-GB, 5400-rpm 446497-001
60-GB, 5400-rpm 446496-001

Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

Remove the hard drive:

  1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
  2. Lift the right side of the hard drive cover (2), swing it to left, and remove the cover.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Hard drive - 1

natural_image Diagram of a laptop stand with labeled parts (1 and 2), showing front panel and side panel (no text or symbols beyond labels)
  1. Remove the hard drive cover.

NOTE: The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 438669-001.

  1. Use the Mylar tab (1) to lift the hard drive (2) until it disconnects from the computer.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Hard drive - 2

natural_image Diagram of a computer monitor with an open lid and two labeled parts (1 and 2), showing internal components without any text or symbols.
  1. Remove the hard drive.

  2. If it is necessary to remove the hard drive bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

  3. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive.

Diagram of a physical storage device showing labeled components including a CD-ROM drive and internal structure with arrows indicating assembly.

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.

Computer feet

Description Spare part number

Rubber Kit (includes base enclosure rubber feet and display bezel screw covers) 431431-001

The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Computer feet - 1

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Memory module

Description Spare part number

2048-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, 1-DIMM) 453774-001 and457437-001
1024-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, 1-DIMM) 446495-001
512-MB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, 1-DIMM) 446494-001

Before removing the memory module, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

Remove the memory module:

  1. Loosen the three Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws (1) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer.

  2. Lift the left side of the cover (2), swing it to the right, and remove the cover.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Memory module - 1

natural_image Laptop interior view showing a closed lid and ventilation slots, with numbered annotations (1 and 2) indicating components.
  1. Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover.

NOTE: The memory/WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 438669-001.

  1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)

  2. Remove the module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.

NOTE: Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect installation into the memory module slot.

Diagram of a computer RAM module with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or status.

Reverse this procedure to install a memory module.

RTC battery

NOTE: Removing the RTC battery and leaving it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all passwords and CMOS settings to be cleared.

Description Spare part number

RTC battery (includes 2-sided tape) 446518-001 and

449729-001

Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 44).

Remove the RTC battery:

  1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable (1) from the system board.
  2. Remove the RTC battery (2).

NOTE: The RTC battery is secured to the computer by 2-sided tape. All replacement RTC battery spare part kits include 2-sided tape.

Diagram showing a device with labeled components and directional arrows, including numbered callouts ① and ②.

Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.

Description Spare part number
Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules:
For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam441086-001
For use in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan441086-002 and 441087-002
For use in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, and South Korea441086-003 and 441088-003
For use in Japan 441086-291 and441089-291
For use in South Korea441086-AD1
Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN modules:
For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Brunei, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the United States, and Vietnam451861-001
For use in Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan451861-002
For use in Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, Peru, Qatar, South Korea, Uruguay, and Venezuela451861-003
For use in Japan451861-291
Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN modules:
For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States441090-001
For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissa, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru,441090-002

Description Spare part number

Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the People's Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenada, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
For use in Japan441090-291
802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Thailand 451861-004
Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g modules:
For use in the United States and Canada441075-001
For use in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Nordic region, and India441075-002
Broadcom 4321AGN 802.11a/b/g/n modules:
For use in the United States and Canada434661-001
For use in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Nordic region, and India434661-002

Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Remove the memory/WLAN module compartment cover (see Memory module on page 44).

Remove the WLAN module:

  1. Disconnect the two WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module.

NOTE: The black WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Main" terminal. The gray WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal.

NOTE: Computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module have an additional wireless antenna cable (2), yellow in color.

  1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (3) that secure the WLAN module to the computer. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)

  2. Remove the WLAN module (4) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Description Spare part number - 1

NOTE: WLAN modules are designed with a notch (5) to prevent incorrect installation into the WLAN module slot.

Diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components and an arrow indicating a specific location or connection point.

Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module.

Optical drive

NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel.

Description Spare part number

For use in computer models with Intel processors:
Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support 462453-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe446505-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive446504-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 446503-001
For use in computer models with AMD processors:
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive449934-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe449936-001
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 455076-001

Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

Remove the optical drive:

  1. Position the computer with right side toward you.
  2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
  3. Insert a thin tool, such as a paper clip (2), into the disc tray release access. (The optical drive disc tray is partially ejected from the optical drive.)
  4. Use the disc tray frame to slide the optical drive (3) out of the computer.

  5. Remove the optical drive.

Diagram of a device rear panel with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or connection.

  1. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive bracket toward you.
  2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive.
  3. Remove the optical drive bracket (2).

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Optical drive - 2

natural_image Mechanical assembly diagram showing two connected components with labeled parts (1 and 2), no text or symbols present.

Reverse the above procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.

Description Spare part number

Switch cover for use in full-featured computer models (includes LED board and cable)431425-001 and 451010-001
Switch cover for use in defeattured computer models (includes LED board and cable) 455260-001

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 the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

Remove the switch cover:

  1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screws (1) and the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secure the switch cover to the computer.

Diagram of a computer monitor rear panel with labeled components and dashed lines indicating structural features.

  1. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.
  2. Open the computer as far as possible.

  3. Lift the rear edge of the switch cover and swing it forward until it rests on the keyboard.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Optical drive - 4

natural_image Laptop keyboard with a black plastic cover and an upward arrow indicator (no text or symbols on the device itself)
  1. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the LED board cable is connected, and disconnect the cable (2) from the LED board.

Diagram of a computer keyboard with labeled keys and a scroll, showing two numbered components.

  1. Remove the switch cover.

Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover.

Description

For use in: Spare partnumberFor use in: Spare partnumber
Finland, Norway, and Sweden441428-DH1Saudi Arabia441428-171
France 441428-051 Spain 441428-071
French Canada 441428-121 Taiwan 441428-AB1
International441428-B31Thailand441428-281
Italy 441428-061 Turkey 441428-141
South Korea441428-AD1The United Kingdom441428-031
Latin America441428-161The United States441428-001

Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Remove the switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52).

Remove the keyboard:

  1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
  2. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Optical drive - 6

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  1. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.

  2. Open the computer as far as possible.

  3. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1) until it rests at an angle.

  4. Release the keyboard (2) by sliding it back to disengage the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard from the top cover.

  5. Swing the keyboard (3) up and forward until it rests on the palm rest.

Laptop keyboard diagram with numbered arrows indicating navigation steps

  1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached, and disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Optical drive - 8

natural_image Close-up of a coiled mechanical component with numbered parts (1, 2), no visible text or symbols.
  1. Remove the keyboard.

Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.

Description Spare part number

Power button board (includes power button board cable) 431438-001

Before removing the power button board, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Remove the switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52).
  6. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54).

Remove the power button board:

  1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (1) that secures the power button board to the fan/heat sink assembly.

  2. Release the power button board (2) from the computer as far as the cables allow.

Technical diagram showing a mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating movement or force.

  1. Disconnect the microphone cable (1) and the speaker cable (2) from the power button board.

  2. Release the ZIF connector (3) to which the power button board cable is connected, and disconnect the cable.

  3. Remove the power button board (4).

Labeled diagram of a mechanical or electronic component with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating assembly or connection.

Reverse this procedure to install the power button board.

Description Spare part number

15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display assembly (includes microphones) 446485-001

Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 47).
  6. Remove the following components:

a. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)
b. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)

Remove the display assembly:

  1. Disconnect the display panel cable (1) from the system board.
  2. Disconnect the microphone cable (2) from the power button board.
  3. Remove the wireless antenna cables (3) from the clips in the top cover.

Labeled diagram of a computer monitor showing internal components and parts with numbered annotations

△ CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other computer components.

  1. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer.

  2. Remove the display assembly (2).

Diagram showing a laptop with labeled parts and connection arrows, including numbered annotations ① and ②.

  1. If it is necessary to replace the display bezel or any of the display assembly internal components, remove the following screw covers:

(1) Four covers on the top edge of the bezel
(2) Two covers on the lower bezel edges
(3) Two covers on the lower-inside edge of the bezel

The display rubber screw covers are included in the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 431400-001.

1 2 3 3 2

  1. Remove the eight Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Description Spare part number - 4

natural_image 3D diagram of a rectangular plate with vertical dashed lines and labeled 'Y' at top and bottom (no text or symbols on the plate itself)
  1. Flex the inside edges of the left and right sides (1) and the top and bottom sides (2) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure.

  2. Remove the display bezel (3). The display bezels are available using spare part numbers 433283-001 and 453328-001 for models with Intel processors, and 433284-002 for full-featured models with AMD processors.

Diagram showing three labeled components (1, 2, 3) with directional arrows indicating movement or flow between them.

  1. If it is necessary to replace the display inverter, remove the inverter (1) from the display enclosure as far as the display panel cable and the backlight cable allow.

  2. Disconnect the display panel cable (2) and the backlight cable (3) from the inverter.

Diagram of a device panel with labeled components and an arrow indicating direction

  1. Remove the display inverter. The display inverter is available using spare part number 431391-001.

  2. If it is necessary to replace the display panel, remove the four Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the display panel to the display enclosure.

  3. Remove the display panel (2). The display panel is available using spare part number 446480-001.

Diagram showing two labeled components (1 and 2) with arrows indicating assembly or movement, likely illustrating a mechanical or electronic assembly.

  1. If it is necessary to replace the display hinges, remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure each display hinge to the display panel.

  2. Remove the display hinges (2). The display hinges are available using spare part number 433288-001.

Diagram of a device with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement

  1. If it is necessary to replace the wireless antenna transceivers and cables, remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw (1) that secures each transceiver to the display enclosure.

  2. Release the retention tabs (2) built into the display enclosure that secure the wireless antenna cables and remove the cables from the tabs.

  3. Detach the wireless antenna transceivers (3) from the display enclosure. The wireless antenna transceivers and cables are available using spare part numbers 449728-001 (for use only with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module) and 449726-001 (for use only with computer models equipped with an 802.11a/b/g or 802.11b/g WLAN module).

Diagram of a laptop with labeled parts, showing structural components and wiring connections

  1. Remove the wireless antenna transceivers and cables.

  2. If it is necessary to replace the microphones and cables, release the retention tabs (1) built into the display enclosure that secure the microphone cables to the display enclosure.

  3. Remove the microphone receivers (2) from the clips in the display enclosure.

  4. Remove the microphone cables (3) from the display enclosure. The microphones and cables are available using spare part number 431393-001.

Diagram of a device with labeled components, showing a top panel and a curved line above it with numbered annotations.

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly.

Top cover

Description Spare part number

Top cover for use with computer models with Intel processors (includes speakers and TouchPad and cable)446510-001 and 455514-001
Top cover for use in computer models with AMD processors:
Full-featured models454170-001
Defeatured models 451407-001

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, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)
b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)
c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)
e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)

Remove the top cover:

  1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
  2. Remove the nine Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Remove the top cover: - 1

natural_image 3D diagram of a server rack with multiple vertical dashed lines indicating ventilation or ports (no text or symbols present)
  1. Remove the following screws:

(1) Three Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws
(2) Six Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws
(3) Two Hex HM5.0×9.0 screw locks

Diagram of a laptop with numbered components and dashed lines indicating connections or system paths

  1. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.
  2. Release the ZIF cable (1) to which the TouchPad cable is connected, and disconnect the TouchPad cable (2).

Technical diagram showing a mechanical component with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating movement or flow.

  1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws (1) and the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.

Labeled diagram of a laptop chassis showing internal components and part numbers

  1. Lift the front edge of the top cover (1) until it disengages from the computer.

  2. Remove the top cover (2).

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Remove the top cover: - 5

natural_image Two views of a computer chassis showing internal components and labeled parts (no text or symbols present)

Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.

Bluetooth module

Description Spare part number

Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable) 412766-002

Before removing the Bluetooth module, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)
b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)
c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)
e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)
f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 64).

Remove the Bluetooth module:

  1. Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the system board.
  2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screws (2) that secure the Bluetooth module to the system board.
  3. Remove the Bluetooth module (3).

Diagram showing a circuit board with labeled components and directional arrows, likely illustrating a power or signal path.

ExpressCard assembly

Description Spare part number

ExpressCard assembly 431440-001

Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)
b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)
c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)
e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)
f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 64).

Remove the ExpressCard assembly:

  1. Push in on the ExpressCard slot bezel (1) to release the bezel from the ExpressCard slot.

  2. Remove the ExpressCard slot bezel (2) from the ExpressCard slot.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Description Spare part number - 1

NOTE: The ExpressCard slot bezel is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 438669-001.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Description Spare part number - 2

natural_image 3D mechanical assembly diagram showing internal components and labeled parts (no readable text or symbols)
  1. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the ExpressCard assembly to the system board.
  2. Disconnect the ExpressCard assembly (2) from the system board by sliding it to the right.
  3. Remove the ExpressCard assembly (3).

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly steps.

Reverse this procedure to install the ExpressCard assembly.

Description Spare part number

USB/power connector board (includes USB/power connector board cable) 447444-001

Before removing the USB/power connector board, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)
b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)
c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)
e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)
f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 64).

Remove the USB/power connector board:

  1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the USB/power connector board to the computer.
  2. Release the USB/power connector board (2) as far as the USB/power connector board cable allows.

  3. Disconnect the USB board cable (3) and the power connector board cable (4) from the USB/power connector board.

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly steps

  1. Remove the USB/power connector board.

Reverse this procedure to install the USB/power connector board.

System board

Description Spare part number
System board for use in computer models with Intel processors 446475-001 and453770-001
System board for use only in computer models with AMD processors in full-featured models equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory:449901-001

Before removing the system board, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)
b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)
c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)
e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)

f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 64)

g. Audio board (see Audio board on page 74)

h. USB/power connector board (see USB/power connector board on page 70)

When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:

• Memory modules (see Memory module on page 44)
• RTC battery (see RTC battery on page 46)
• WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 47)
- Bluetooth module (see Bluetooth module on page 67)
• ExpressCard assembly (see ExpressCard assembly on page 68)
• Fan/heat sink assembly (see Fan/heat sink assembly on page 75)
• Processor (see Processor on page 78)

Remove the system board:

  1. Remove the USB/power connector board cable (1) from the clips built into the base enclosure.
  2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) and the Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw (3) that secure the system board to the base enclosure.

Laptop interior diagram with numbered annotations indicating mechanical components and structural features

  1. Use the optical drive connector (1) to lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle.
  2. Disconnect the audio board cable (3) from the system board.

  3. Release the system board (4) by sliding it to the right until the connectors on the left side of the system board disengage from the base enclosure.

Laptop chassis diagram with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement

  1. Remove the system board.

  2. If it is necessary to replace the USB/power connector board cable, turn the system board upside down with the front toward you.

  3. Disconnect the power connector board cable (1) and the USB board cable (2) from the system board.

Diagram showing cable installation with labeled components and connection points

Reverse the above procedure to install the system board and USB/power connector board cable.

Audio board

Description Spare part number

For use only in computer models with Intel processors:
In models that include consumer infrared449453-001
In models that do not include consumer infrared lens431443-001
For use only in computer models with AMD processors:
In full-featured models equipped with consumer infrared454176-001
In defeattured models equipped with consumer infrared 449967-001

Before removing the audio board, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)
b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)
c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)
d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)
e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)
f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 64).

Remove the audio board:

  1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the audio board to the computer.
  2. Release the audio board (2) by sliding it back to disengage the audio connectors from the base enclosure.

  3. Remove the audio board (3) by lifting it straight up.

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly steps.

Reverse this procedure to install the audio board.

Fan/heat sink assembly

Description Spare part number

Fan/heat sink assembly for use in computer models with Intel processors (includes thermal material) 446522-001

Fan/heat sink assembly for use in computer models with AMD processors (includes thermal material) 449961-001

NOTE: When replacing the fan/heat sink assembly, be sure that the power button board is removed from the defective fan/heat sink assembly and installed on the replacement fan/heat sink assembly. See Power button board on page 56 for power button board removal information.

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 for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.

Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)

b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)

c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)

d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)

e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)

f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 64)

g. Audio board (see Audio board on page 74)

h. USB/power connector board (see USB/power connector board on page 70)

i. System board (see System board on page 71)

Remove the fan/heat sink assembly:

  1. Turn the system board upside down, with the expansion port 3 and external monitor port toward you.

  2. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.

  3. Loosen the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screws (2) and the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 captive screw (3) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.

  4. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (4).

NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink assembly and system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly from side to side to detach the assembly.

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Description Spare part number - 2

NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the fan/heat sink assembly (1) and (2), the processor (3), and the system board component (4) each time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed. Thermal material must be installed on all surfaces before the fan/heat sink assembly is reinstalled. Thermal material is included with all fan/heat sink assembly, system board, and processor spare part kits.

Diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components and labeled parts, likely illustrating a disk drive or processor layout.

Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly.

NOTE: All processor spare part kits include thermal material.

Description Spare part number
Intel Core 2 Duo processors:
2.20-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)453771-001
2.00-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB) 455515-001
1.86-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 453773-001
1.50-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 667-MHz FSB) 453772-001
Intel Core Duo processors:
T7300 2.0-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache)446478-001
T7100 1.8-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache) 446479-001
T5250 1.5-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache) 453033-001
T2330 1.6-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 455944-001
T2310 1.46-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 455943-001
Intel Celeron processors:
M530 1.73-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 457315-001
AMD processors:
Turion MK-38 (2.2-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache) 449904-001
Turion TL-66 (2.3 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache) 450804-001
Turion TL-60 (2.0 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache) 450803-001
Turion TL-58 (1.9 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache) 450802-001
Turion TL-56 (1.8 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache) 450801-001
Athlon TK-53 (1.7-GHz, 512-MB L2 cache) 451013-001
Processor bracket:
For use with 7.9 processors 450370-001
For use with 8.1 processors 450371-001

Before removing the processor, follow these steps:

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).

  5. Remove the following components:

a. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42)

b. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 50)

c. Switch cover (see Switch cover on page 52)

d. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 54)

e. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 58)

f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 64)

g. Audio board (see Audio board on page 74)

h. USB/power connector board (see USB/power connector board on page 70)

i. System board (see System board on page 71)

j. Fan/heat sink assembly (see Fan/heat sink assembly on page 75)

Remove the processor:

  1. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise until you hear a click.

  2. Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it.

NOTE: The gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon (4) embossed on the processor socket when you install the processor.

Diagram showing a computer motherboard with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

Reverse this procedure to install the processor.

5 Setup Utility

Starting the Setup Utility

The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is not working or will not load.

NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup Utility.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start the Setup Utility:

  1. Turn on or restart the computer.
  2. Before Windows opens and while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

Using 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 is not 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 computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.
  3. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select a language, and then press enter to select a language.
  4. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is displayed, press enter to save your preference.
  5. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 and then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in Windows.

Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.

• To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
- To choose an item in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6.
• To select an item, press enter.
• To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
• To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open, press f1.

Displaying system information

The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is not open, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.

  1. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  2. Access the system information by using the Main menu.
  3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.)

Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is not 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 computer, and then press f10 while "Press to enter setup" is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.
  3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences.
  4. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

The Setup Utility default settings are set when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts.

NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.

Using advanced Setup Utility features

This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows.

The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for boot order preferences.

The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt for a Network Service Boot.

The "Press to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in Windows is the prompt to change the boot order.

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 the following procedures:

- Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

- or -

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

When you use the f10 procedure, you are offered an option to return to the Setup Utility. When you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you press enter.

• To close the Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

After the Setup Utility closes, the computer restarts in Windows.

Setup Utility menus

The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.

NOTE: Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer.

Select To Do This

System information

• View and change the system time and date.

• View identification information about the computer.

• View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only).

Security menu

Select To Do This

Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.

System Configuration menu

Select To Do This
Language Support Change the Setup Utility language.
Boot Options Set the following boot options:
f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)—Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).
CD-ROM boot—Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
Floppy boot—Enable/disable boot from Floppy.
Internal Network Adapter boot—Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter.
Boot Order—Set the boot order for:
USB Floppy
ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive
Hard drive
USB Diskette on Key
USB Hard drive
Network adapter
Button Sound (select models only)Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound.
Virtualization Technology Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
Processor C4 State Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state.

Diagnostics menu

Select To Do This
Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test.
Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only)Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive.
Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.

6 Specifications

Computer specifications

Metric U.S.
Dimensions
Height (front to back)4.09 cm 1.61 in
Width 35.71 cm 14.06 in
Depth 25.71 cm 10.12 in
Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, and battery)2.86 kg 6.31 lbs
Input power
Operating voltage18.5 V dc -19.0 V dc
Operating current 3.5 A or 4.74 A
Temperature
Operating (not writing to optical disc)0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F
Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity
Operating10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia)-15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia)-15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft
Shock
Operating125 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Random vibration
Operating0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate

Metric U.S.

Nonoperating 1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.5 oct/min sweep rate

NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures.

15.4-inch, WXGA, BrightView display specifications

Metric U.S.

Dimensions
Height20.7 cm 8.15 in
Width 33.1 cm 13.03 in
Diagonal 39.1 cm 15.39 in
Number of colorsUp to 16.8 million
Contrast ratio200:1 (typical)
Brightness150 nits (typical)
Pixel resolution
Pitch0.259 × 0.259 mm
Format 1280 × 800
Configuration RGB vertical stripe
BacklightEdge lit
Character display80 × 25
Total power consumption4 W
Viewing angle+/-65° horizontal, +/-50° vertical (typical)

Hard drive specifications

250-GB*200-GB*160-GB*120-GB*80-GB*
Dimensions
Height9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm
Width70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm
Weight 102 g 102 g 102 g 102 g 102 g
Interface typeSATA SATA SATA SATA SATA
Transfer rate
Synchronous (maximum)100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec
SecurityATA securityATA securityATA securityATA securityATA security
Seek times (typical read, including setting)
Single track3 ms3 ms3 ms3 ms3 ms
Average13 ms13 ms13 ms13 ms13 ms
Maximum24 ms24 ms24 ms24 ms24 ms
Logical blocks488,379,125390,706,000312,560,480234,433,260156,280,320
Disk rotational speed5400 rpm 4200 rpm 5400 rpm 5400 rpm 5400 rpm
Operating temperature5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult technical support for details.
*1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Accessible capacity is less. Actual drive specifications may differ slightly.

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications

Applicable disc Read:Write:
CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAMCD-R and CD-RWDVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
Access time CD DVD
Random < 175 ms < 230 ms
Cache buffer2 MB
Data transfer rate
24X CD-ROM3,600 KB/sec
8X DVD 10,800 KB/sec
24X CD-R 3,600 KB/sec
16X CD-RW 2,400 KB/sec
8X DVD+R 10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD+RW 5,400 KB/sec
8X DVD-R 10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD-RW 5,400 KB/sec
2.4X DVD+R(9) 2,700 KB/sec
5X DVD-RAM 6,750 KB/sec
Transfer modeMultiword DMA Mode

HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer support specifications

Applicable disc Read:Write:
CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, HD-ROM (Single Layer), HD-ROM (Dual Layer), HD DVD-R, HD DVD-R for Dual Layer, HD DVD-RWCD-R and CD-RWDVD+R, DVD+R(9), DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R(9), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
Access timeCD DVD HD
Random 170 ms 170 ms 230 ms
Cache buffer8 MB
Data transfer rate
24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/sec
8X DVD 10,800 KB/sec
16X CD-R 2,400 KB/sec
10X CD-RW 1,500 KB/sec
4X DVD+R5,400 KB/sec
4X DVD+RW5,400 KB/sec
4X DVD-R 5,400 KB/sec
4X DVD-RW5,400 KB/sec
2.4X DVD+R(9)2,700 KB/sec
3X DVD-RAM4,056 KB/sec
1X HD-DVD-ROM4,460 KB/sec
Transfer modeMultiword DMA Mode

Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support specifications

Applicable disc Read:Write:
CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-ROM, BD-RE. BD-RCD-R and CD-RWDVD+R, DVD+R(9), DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R(9),DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
Access timeCD DVD Blu-ray
Random 150 ms 180 ms 300 ms
Cache buffer8 MB
Data transfer rate
24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/sec
8X DVD 10,800 KB/sec
24X CD-R 3,600 KB/sec
16X CD-RW2,400 KB/sec
8X DVD+R10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD+RW5,400 KB/sec
8X DVD-R 10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD-RW5,400 KB/sec
2.4X DVD+R(9)2,700 KB/sec
5X DVD-RAM6,750 KB/sec
1X BD-ROM4,500 KB/sec
1X BD-R read4,500 KB/sec
1X BD-RE read4,500 KB/sec
Transfer modeMultiword DMA Mode

System DMA specifications, Intel

Hardware DMA System function

DMA0 Not applicable
DMA1* Not applicable
DMA2* Not applicable
DMA3 Not applicable
DMA4 Direct memory access controller
DMA5* Available for PC Card
DMA6 Not assigned
DMA7 Not assigned
*PC Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5.

System DMA specifications, AMD

Hardware DMA System function

DMA4 Direct memory access controller

System interrupt specifications, Intel

Hardware IRQ System function
IRQ0 System timer
IRQ1 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural Keyboard
IRQ2 Cascaded
IRQ3 Intel 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller—24CD
IRQ4 COM1
IRQ5* Conexant AC—Link Audio Intel 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller—24C3 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
IRQ6 Diskette drive
IRQ7* Parallel port
IRQ8 System CMOS/real-time clock
IRQ9* Microsoft ACPI-compliant system
IRQ10* Intel USB UHCI controller—24C2
Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphic Controller
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet Controller
IRQ11 Intel USB EHCI controller—24CD
Intel USB UHCI controller—24C4
Intel USB UHCI controller—24C7
Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
TI OHCI 1394 host controller
TI PCI1410 CardBus controller
IRQ12 Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad
IRQ13 Numeric data processor
IRQ14 Primary IDE channel
IRQ15 Secondary IDE channel
*Default configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none.
NOTE: PC Cards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15. Either the infrared or the serial port may assert IRQ3 or IRQ4.

System interrupt specifications, AMD

Hardware IRQ System function

IRQ0 High precision event timer
IRQ1 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2 Keyboard
IRQ5 RICOH OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
IRQ7 Ricoh Memory Stick Controller
Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller
Ricoh XD-Picture Card Controller
SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller
IRQ8 High precision event timer
IRQ10 nVidia nForce PCI System Management
IRQ11 nVidia nForce System Management Controller
IRQ12 Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
IRQ13 Numeric data processor
IRQ14 ATA Channel 0
IRQ15 ATA Channel 1
IRQ16 nVidia MCP67M
IRQ18 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
IRQ19 Broadcom WLAN adapter
IRQ21 HDA Controller
IRQ22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
IRQ23 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

System I/O address specifications, Intel

I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)

000 - 00F DMA controller no. 1
010 - 01F Unused
020 - 021 Interrupt controller no. 1
022 - 024 Opti chipset configuration registers
025 - 03F Unused
02E - 02F 87334 "Super I/O" configuration for CPU
040 - 05F Counter/timer registers
044 - 05F Unused
060 Keyboard controller
061 Port B
062 - 063 Unused
064 Keyboard controller
065 - 06F Unused
070 - 071 NMI enable/RTC
072 - 07F Unused
080 - 08F DMA page registers
090 - 091 Unused
092 Port A
093 - 09F Unused
0A0 - 0A1 Interrupt controller no. 2
I/O Address (hex) System Function (shipping configuration)
0A2 - 0BF Unused
0C0 - 0DF DMA controller no. 2
0E0 - 0EF Unused
0F0 - 0F1 Coprocessor busy clear/reset
0F2 - 0FF Unused
100 - 16F Unused
170 - 177 Secondary fixed disk controller
178 - 1EF Unused
1F0 - 1F7 Primary fixed disk controller
1F8 - 200 Unused
201 JoyStick ( decoded in ESS1688)
202 - 21F Unused
I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)
220 - 22F Entertainment audio
230 - 26D Unused
26E - 26 Unused
278 - 27F Unused
280 - 2AB Unused
2A0 - 2A7 Unused
2A8 - 2E7 Unused
2E8 - 2EF Reserved serial port
2F0 - 2F7 Unused
2F8 - 2FF Infrared port
300 - 31F Unused
320 - 36F Unused
370 - 377 Secondary diskette drive controller
378 - 37F Parallel port (LPT1/default)
380 - 387 Unused
388 - 38B FM synthesizer—OPL3
38C - 3AF Unused
3B0 - 3BB VGA
3BC - 3BF Reserved (parallel port/no EPP support)
3C0 - 3DF VGA
3E0 - 3E1 PC Card controller in CPU
3E2 - 3E3 Unused
3E8 - 3EF Internal modem
3F0 - 3F7 “A” diskette controller
3F8 - 3FF Serial port (COM1/default)
CF8 - CFB PCI configuration index register (PCIDIVO-1)
CFC - CFF PCI configuration data register (PCIDIVO-1)

System I/O address specifications, AMD

I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)

0000 - 0008 DMA controller
000A - 000F DMA controller
0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller
0040 - 0043 System timer
0060 - 0060 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2 Keyboard
0061 - 0061 System speaker
0062 - 0062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller
0064 - 0064 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2 Keyboard
0066 - 0066 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller
0070 - 0071 System CMOS/real time clock
0081 - 0083 DMA controller
0087 - 0087 DMA controller
0089 - 008B DMA controller
008F - 008F DMA controller
00A0 - 00A1 Programmable interrupt controller
00C0 - 00D1 DMA controller
00D4 - 00DF DMA controller
00F0 - 00F1 Numeric data processor
0170 - 0177 ATA Channel 1
01F0 - 01F7 ATA Channel 0
0376 - 0376 ATA Channel 1
03B0 - 03BB nVidia MCP67M
03C0 - 03DF nVidia MCP67M
03F6 - 03F6 ATA Channel 0
3000 - 303F nVidia nForce PCI System Management
3040 - 307F nVidia nForce PCI System Management
3080 - 30BF nVidia nForce PCI System Management
30C0 - 30CF Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
30D0 - 30DF Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
30E0 - 30E3 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
30E8 - 30EB Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
30EC - 30EF Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration)

30F0 - 30F7 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller

4000 - 4FFF PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge

System memory map specifications, Intel

Size Memory address System function
640 KB 00000000-0009FFFF Base memory
128 KB 000A0000-000BFFFF Video memory
48 KB 000C0000-000CBFFF Video BIOS
160 KB 000C8000-000E7FFF Unused
64 KB 000E8000-000FFFF System BIOS
15 MB 00100000-00FFFFFF Extended memory
58 MB 04800000-07FFFFFF Super extended memory
58 MB 04800000-07FFFFFF Unused
2 MB 08000000-080FFFF Video memory (direct access)
4 GB 08200000-FFFEFFFF Unused
64 KB FFFF0000-FFFFFFFFSystem BIOS

System memory map specifications, AMD

Size Memory address System function
128 KB 000A0000-000BFFFF nVidia MCP67M
16 KB B0000000-B0003FFF HDA Controller
8 KB B0004000-B0005FFF Standard Dual Channel PCI IDEController
4 KB B0006000-B0006FFF Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
256 B B0007000-B00070FF Standard Enhanced PCI to USB HostController
256 B B0007400-B00074FF Standard Enhanced PCI to USB HostController
16 B B0007800-B000780F nVidia nForce Networking Controller
256 B B0007C00-B0007CFF nVidia nForce Networking Controller
4 KB B0008000-B0008FFF Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
4 KB B0009000-B0009FFF nVidia nForce Networking Controller
512 KB B0080000-B00FFFFFF nVidia nForce System ManagementController
16 MB B1000000-B1FFFFFF nVidia MCP67M
16 MB B2000000-B2FFFFFF nVidia MCP67M
2 KB B3000000-B30007FF RICOH OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 HostController
256 B B3000800-B30008FF SDA Standard Compliant SD HostController
256 B B3000C00-B3000CFF Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller
256 B B3001000-B30010FF Ricoh Memory Stick Controller
256 B B3001400-B30014FF Ricoh XD-Picture Card Controller
16 KB B6000000-B6003FFF Broadcom WLAN adapter
256 KB C0000000-CFFFFFFF nVidia MCP67M
1 KB FED00000-FED003FF High precision event timer

7 Screw listing

This section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used in the computer. All screws and screw locks listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 434893-001, and the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 431400-001.

Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Black 55.0 mm2.0 mm5.0 mm

Diagram of a laptop back panel with labeled components and connecting lines, showing numbered annotations.

Where used:

(1) Two captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the hard drive cover to the computer

(2) Three captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer

Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Silver 43.0 mm3.0 mm5.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw - 2

natural_image 3D diagram of a computer drive with a sensor and drive handle (no text or symbols)

Where used: 4 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive

Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Silver 103.0 mm2.0 mm4.5 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw - 2

natural_image Aerial view of a building complex with visible structural elements and two vertical dashed lines indicating reference points (no text or symbols present)

Where used: 2 screws that secure the WLAN module to the system board

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw - 3

natural_image Diagram of a device with two black connectors and dashed lines indicating alignment or connection points (no text or symbols present)

Where used: 2 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw - 4

natural_image Pure diagram of a rectangular device with internal components and no text or symbols

Where used: 2 screws that secure the wireless antenna transceivers to the display enclosure

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw - 5

natural_image 3D rendering of a laptop chassis with visible internal components and wiring (no text or symbols)

Where used: 4 screws that secure the display hinges to the display panel

Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Black 277.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm

Diagram of a device rear panel with labeled components and dashed lines indicating alignment or positioning.

Where used:

(1) One screw that secures the optical drive to the computer
(2) Three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Where used: - 1

natural_image Laptop keyboard with attached circuit board and cable, showing no text or symbols

Where used: 4 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer
COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Where used: - 2

natural_image 3D diagram of a tablet device with vertical dashed lines and control points (no text or symbols)

Where used: 8 screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly
COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Where used: - 3

natural_image 3D diagram of a computer monitor base with vertical dashed lines and labeled 'T' markers (no text or symbols on the screen)

Where used: 9 screws that secure the top cover to the computer

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Where used: - 4

natural_image Laptop case with visible internal components and two dashed lines indicating mounting points (no text or symbols)

Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the computer

Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Black 210.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screw - 2

natural_image 3D rendering of a mechanical component with mounting holes and internal structures (no visible text or symbols)

Where used: 2 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer

Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Black 254.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw - 2

natural_image 3D rendering of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Where used: One screw that secures the switch cover to the computer

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw - 3

natural_image Close-up of a mechanical component with a dashed line indicating a step or connection point (no visible text or symbols)

Where used: One screw that secures the power button board to the fan/heat sink assembly

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw - 4

natural_image 3D diagram of two stacked electronic components with dashed vertical lines indicating internal structure (no text or symbols)

Where used: 6 screws that secure the display panel to the display enclosure

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw - 5

natural_image 3D rendering of a laptop's front panel with vertical arrows pointing to key points (no text or symbols)

Where used: 6 screws that secure the top cover to the computer

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw - 6

natural_image Exterior view of a laptop chassis showing internal components and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the computer
COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw - 7

natural_image 3D diagram of a computer motherboard with dashed lines indicating structural components (no text or symbols)

Where used: 4 screws that secure the ExpressCard assembly to the computer
Technical diagram of a computer chassis with numbered annotations indicating component locations

Where used:

(1) Two screws that secure the USB/power connector board to the computer
(2) Two screws that secure the audio board to the computer

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Where used: - 1

natural_image 3D rendering of a laptop chassis showing internal components and structural lines (no text or symbols)

Where used: 2 screws that secure the system board to the computer

Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Black 33.0 mm2.5 mm4.5 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw - 2

natural_image 3D rendering of a mechanical component with dashed lines indicating features (no text or symbols)

Where used: 3 screws that secure the top cover to the computer

Hex HM5.0×9.0 standoff

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Silver 28.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Hex HM5.0×9.0 standoff - 2

natural_image Aerial view of a computer monitor with two vertical measurement indicators (no text or symbols visible)

Where used: 2 standoffs that secure the top cover to the computer

Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Silver 22.0 mm2.0 mm4.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.0×2.0 screw - 2

natural_image Aerial view of an electronic circuit board with two vertical dashed lines and a small object on top (no visible text or symbols)

Where used: 2 screws that secure the Bluetooth module to the system board

Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Silver 17.0 mm2.0 mm5.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.0×7.0 screw - 2

natural_image 3D mechanical assembly diagram showing a component with a dashed line indicating a dimension or alignment (no text or symbols present)

Where used: One screw that secures the system board to the base enclosure

Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Black 35.0 mm2.5 mm5.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips PM2.5×5.0 captive screw - 2

natural_image Interior view of a computer motherboard showing CPU socket, fan, and drive components (no text or symbols visible)

Where used: 3 captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the computer

Phillips 2.5×4.0 captive screw

mm

ColorQuantityLengthThreadHead width
Silver 14.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Phillips 2.5×4.0 captive screw - 2

natural_image Cross-sectional diagram of a computer monitor showing internal components like fan, drive, and buttons (no text or symbols)

Where used: One captive screw (secured by a C-clip) that secures the fan/heat sink to the computer

8 Backup and recovery

Recovering system information

Tools provided by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure:

  • Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files.
  • Making a set of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of system failure or instability.
  • Creating system restore points (operating system feature). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state.
  • Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery.
  • Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery discs you create.

Creating recovery discs

After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case of system instability or failure.

NOTE: Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs.

Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:

- Use any of the following types of discs: CD-R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R or DVD-R DL (purchased separately). The discs you use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in your computer. Because DVDs store more information than CDs, DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support reduce the number of discs required

NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.

  • The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.
    • Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer.

• 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. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process.

To create a set of recovery discs:

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.

Recovery Manager opens.

  1. Click Advanced Options.

NOTE: If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step.

  1. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Backing up your information

When to back up

• On a regularly scheduled basis

NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically.

• Before the computer is repaired or restored
• Before you add or modify hardware or software

Backup suggestions

• Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.
- Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc.
• Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders periodically.
• Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
- Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings. The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to reset your preferences.

To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps:

a. Display the screen.
b. Copy the screen:

To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.

To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.

c. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.

Using system restore points

When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.

NOTE: Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created since the last restore point.

You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and settings.

When to create restore points

• Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
• Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally

NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.

Create a system restore point

  1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System.
  2. In the left pane, click System protection.
  3. Click the System Protection tab.
  4. Under Automatic restore points, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
  5. Click Create.
    The System Protection window opens.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Restore to a previous date and time

To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps:

  1. In the left pane, click System protection.
  2. Click the System Protection tab.
  3. Click the System Restore button, and then click Next.
    The System Restore window opens.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System.

Performing a recovery

NOTE: You can only recover files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer.

Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive.

NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.

NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.

Recovering from the recovery discs

To restore the system from the recovery discs:

  1. Back up all personal files.
  2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovering from the partition on the hard drive

You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either the Start button or f11.

To restore the system from the partition, follow these steps:

  1. Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:

  2. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. -or-

  3. Restart the computer and press f11 while the "Press for recovery" message is displayed on the screen. Then select Recovery Manager.

Recovery Manager opens.

  1. Click Advanced Options.
  2. Click System recovery, and then click Next.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

9 Connector pin assignments

Audio-out (headphone)

1 2 3

Pin Signal

1 Audio out, left channel
2 Audio out, right channel
3Gro

Audio-in (microphone)

1 2 3

Pin Signal

1 Audio signal in
2 Audio signal in
3Gro

External monitor

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - External monitor - 1

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

1 2 3 4

Pin Signal

1 +5 VDC
2 Data -
3 Data +
4Gro

10 Power cord set requirements

The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 volts AC or from 220 to 240 volts AC.

The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased.

Power cord sets for use in other countries or regions must meet the requirements of the country or region where the computer is used.

Requirements for all countries or regions

The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries or regions:

The length of the power cord set must be at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft) and no more than 2.0 m (6.5 ft).
- All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where the power cord set will be used.
- The power cord sets must have a minimum current capacity of 10 amps and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 V AC, as required by each country or region's power system.
- The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer.

Requirements for specific countries or regions

Country/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 UTE1
GermanyVDE1
ItalyIMQ 1
JapanMETI3
South KoreaEK4
The NetherlandsKEMA1
Norway NEMKO 1
The People's Republic of ChinaCCC5
Sweden SEMKO1
SwitzerlandSEV1
Taiwan BSMI4
The United KingdomBSI1
The United StatesUL2
  1. The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0-mm 2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.
  2. The flexible cord must be Type SPT-3 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.
  3. The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a "T" mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. The flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 1.00-mm2 conductor size. The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (7 A, 125 V) configuration.
  4. The flexible cord must be Type RVV, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm 2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.
  5. The flexible cord must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm 2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.

11 Recycling

Battery

When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal.

Display

⚠ WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Caution must 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 intended for recycling purposes are the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel and the backlight. Careful handling must be exercised when removing these components.
NOTE: Materials Disposal. This HP product contains mercury in the backlight in the display assembly that might require special handling at end-of-life. Disposal of mercury may be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities, or see the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) Web site at http://www.eiae.org.

This section provides disassembly instructions for the display assembly. The display assembly must be disassembled to gain access to the backlight (1) and the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (2).

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Display - 1

natural_image Diagram showing two components of a device or panel assembly, labeled 1 and 2, with no visible text or symbols.

NOTE: The procedures provided in this appendix are general disassembly instructions. Specific details, such as screw sizes, quantities, and locations, and component shapes and sizes, can vary from one computer model to another.

Perform the following steps to disassemble the display assembly:

  1. Remove all screw covers (1) and screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Display - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["2"]
    C["1"] --> D["2"]
    E["1"] --> F["2"]
    G["1"] --> H["2"]
    I["2"] --> J["1"]
    K["2"] --> L["2"]
  1. Lift up and out on the left and right inside edges (1) and the top and bottom inside edges (2) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display assembly.

  2. Remove the display bezel (3).

Diagram showing three labeled components (1, 2, 3) on a device's top panel with directional arrows indicating motion or movement.

  1. Disconnect all display panel cables (1) from the display inverter and remove the inverter (2).

Diagram showing a mechanical or electronic component with numbered arrows indicating directional movement or assembly points.

  1. Remove all screws (1) that secure the display panel assembly to the display enclosure.

  2. Remove the display panel assembly (2) from the display enclosure.

Diagram of a device's internal structure with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

  1. Turn the display panel assembly upside down.

  2. Remove all screws that secure the display panel frame to the display panel.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Display - 6

natural_image 3D diagram of a rectangular electronic component with internal structure and wiring, no visible text or symbols
  1. Use a sharp-edged tool to cut the tape (1) that secures the sides of the display panel to the display panel frame.

  2. Remove the display panel frame (2) from the display panel.

Diagram of a device with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly

  1. Remove the screws (1) that secure the backlight cover to the display panel.

  2. Lift the top edge of the backlight cover (2) and swing it outward.

Diagram showing a device with labeled components and directional arrows, likely illustrating a motion or movement process.

  1. Remove the backlight cover.

  2. Turn the display panel right-side up.

  3. Remove the backlight cables (1) from the clip (2) in the display panel.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Display - 9

natural_image Diagram of a cable or wire connection setup with labeled components (1 and 2), no readable text or symbols present.
  1. Turn the display panel upside down.

  2. Remove the backlight frame from the display panel.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Display - 10

natural_image Diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with internal structure and upward force arrow (no text or symbols)

⚠ WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury.

  1. Remove the backlight from the backlight frame.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Display - 11

natural_image Diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with a central rod and attached wires, showing an upward force arrow (no text or symbols present)
  1. Disconnect the display cable (1) from the LCD panel.
  2. Remove the screws (2) that secure the LCD panel to the display rear panel.
  3. Release the LCD panel (3) from the display rear panel.
  4. Release the tape (4) that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel.

Diagram of a device with numbered components and directional arrows indicating motion or movement

  1. Remove the LCD panel.

COMPAQ Presario V6500 - Display - 13

natural_image Diagram of a layered structure with an upward arrow indicating direction, no text or symbols present
  1. Recycle the LCD panel and backlight.

Index

Symbols/Numerics

1394 port, location 12

A

AC adapter, spare part number 26, 28, 32

administrator password 84

advanced Setup Utility features 83

antenna

removal 62

spare part number 31

spare part numbers 22, 62

applications key, Windows 8

audio board

removal 74

spare part number 28, 31

spare part numbers 18, 74

audio board cable, illustrated 24

audio, product description 3

audio-in jack

location 11

pin assignments 123

audio-out jack

location 11

pin assignments 123

B

backpack, spare part number 26, 28

backup 120

base enclosure, spare part number 19, 31, 32

battery

location 14

removal 41

spare part number 31, 32, 41

spare part numbers 19

battery bay 14

battery light 9, 11

battery release latch 14

Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive precautions 35

removal 50

spare part number 19, 25, 33, 50

specifications 90

Bluetooth module removal 67

spare part number 18, 28, 67

Bluetooth module cable, illustrated 24

boot options 84

boot order 84

bottom components 14

button components 7

button sound 84

buttons

media 7

power 7

volume mute 7

C

Cable Kit

contents 24

spare part number 21, 24, 31

cables, service considerations 35

caps lock light 9

carrying case, spare part number 26, 28

changing the Setup Utility language 81

chipset, product description 2

closing the Setup Utility 83

CMOS clearing 39

components

bottom 14

button 7

display 6

front 6, 11

key 8

left-side 12

lights 9

rear 13

right-side 13

TouchPad 10

composite video cable, spare part number 26, 28

computer feet

locations 44

spare part number 19, 28, 44

computer specifications 85

connector pin assignments audio-in 123

audio-out 123

external monitor 124

headphone 123

microphone 123

modem 125

monitor 124

network 125

RJ-11 125

RJ-45 125

S-Video-out 126

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 126

connectors, service

considerations 35

D

Diagnostics menu 84

Digital Media Slot 12

diskette drive

precautions 35

product description 3

display assembly removal 58 spare part number 16, 30, 58

display bezel illustrated 22 spare part number 28, 32 spare part numbers 22

Display Cable Kit, spare part number 22, 28

display components illustrated 22 recycling 129 spare part numbers 22

display enclosure illustrated 22 spare part number 22, 28, 30

display hinge removal 62 spare part number 22, 28, 62

display inverter illustrated 22 removal 60 spare part number 22, 28, 61

Display Label Kit, spare part number 31

display panel illustrated 22 product description 2 removal 61 spare part number 22, 30, 61

Display Screw Kit, spare part number 22, 28

display specifications 86 display switch 6 displaying system information 81 docking support, product description 5

drive light 9, 11 drives preventing damage 35

drives, boot order 84 DVB-T antenna adapter, spare part number 28 DVB-T tuner, spare part number 26, 28

DVB-T wireless antenna adapter, spare part number 26

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 35

removal 50

spare part number 19, 25, 30, 50

specifications 88

DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 35

removal 50

spare part number 19, 25, 31

spare part numbers 50

specifications 88

E

electrostatic discharge 36

esc key 8

Ethernet, product description 4

Expansion port 3 12

ExpressCard assembly removal 68

spare part number 17, 28, 68

ExpressCard Kit, spare part number 26, 30

ExpressCard slot 13

ExpressCard slot bezel illustrated 23 removal 68

external media cards, product description 4

external monitor port location 12 pin assignments 124

F

fan/heat sink assembly removal 75 spare part number 17, 31, 75

feet locations 44

spare part number 19, 28, 44

fingerprint reader 80

fn key 8

front components 6, 11

function keys 8

G

graphics, product description 2 grounding equipment and methods 38

H

hard drive precautions 35 product description 3 removal 42 spare part number 30, 32, 42 spare part numbers 19, 25 specifications 87

hard drive bay 14

hard drive cover illustrated 23 removal 42

hard drive self test 84

HD-ROM Combo Drive specifications 89

headphone jack location 11 pin assignments 123

headset, spare part number 26, 27

hinge removal 62 spare part number 22, 28, 62

1

I/O address specifications 95, 97

infrared emitter, spare part number 26, 29

infrared lens 11

interrupt specifications 93, 94

inverter illustrated 22 removal 60

spare part number 22, 28, 61

J

jacks audio-in 11 audio-out 11 headphone 11 microphone 11 modem 12

network 12

RJ-11 12

RJ-45 12

S-Video-out jack 12

K

key components 8

keyboard

product description 5

removal 54

spare part number 30

spare part numbers 17, 54

keypad keys 8

keys

esc 8

fn 8

function 8

num lock 8

Windows applications 8

Windows logo 8

L

Label Kit, spare part number 26, 31

language support 84

LED board cable, illustrated 24

left-side components 12

light components 9

lights

battery 9, 11

caps lock 9

drive 9, 11

num lock 9

optical drive 13

power 9, 11

volume down 9

volume mute 9

volume up 9

wireless 11

M

Main menu 83

mass storage devices, spare part

numbers 25

media button 7

memory map specifications, AMD 100

memory map specifications, Intel 99

memory module

product description 2

removal 44

spare part number 30, 32

spare part numbers 21, 44

spare parts 33

memory/WLAN module

compartment 14

memory/WLAN module

compartment cover

illustrated 23

removal 45

microphone

location 6

product description 3

removal 62

spare part number 22, 28, 63

microphone jack

location 11

pin assignments 123

model name 1

modem jack

location 12

pin assignments 125

modem module, product

description 4

monitor port

location 12

pin assignments 124

mouse, spare part number 26, 28

N

navigating in the Setup Utility 81

network jack

location 12

pin assignments 125

num lock key 8

num lock light 9

0

operating system, product

description 5

optical drive

location 13, 14

precautions 35

product description 3

removal 50

spare part numbers 19, 25, 50

specifications 88, 89, 90

optical drive light 13

P

packing guidelines 37

password clearing 39

passwords 84

plastic parts 34

Plastics Kit

contents 23

spare part number 17, 23, 29

pointing device

components 10

product description 5

ports

1394 12

external monitor port 12

monitor port 12

product description 4

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 12, 13

power button 7

power button board

removal 56

spare part number 17, 28, 56

power button board cable, illustrated 24

power connector 13

power cord set requirements 127

power cord, spare part

number 26, 27

power light 9, 11

power requirements, product

description 5

power-on password 84

processor

product description 1

removal 78

spare part number 30, 31, 32, 33

spare part numbers 18, 78

processor bracket, spare part

number 18, 31, 78

product description

audio 3

chipset 2

diskette drive 3

display panel 2

docking support 5

Ethernet 4

external media cards 4

graphics 2

hard drives 3

keyboard 5

memory module 2

microphone 3

modem module 4

operating system 5

optical drives 3

pointing devices 5

ports 4

power requirements 5

processors 1

product name 1

security 5

serviceability 5

wireless 4

product name 1

R

rear components 13

recovery discs 119

recovery, system 119, 122

remote control, spare part number 26, 29

removal/replacement

preliminaries 34

procedures 40

restore points 121

restoring default settings 82

RF input adapter cable, spare part number 26, 28

right-side components 13

RJ-11 jack

location 12

pin assignments 125

RJ-45 jack

location 12

pin assignments 125

RTC battery

removal 46

spare part number 31

spare part numbers 21, 46

Rubber Kit, spare part

number 19, 28, 44

S

S-Video-out jack

location 12

pin assignments 126

Screw Kit

contents 101

spare part number 27, 28

screw listing 101

secondary hard drive self test 84

security cable slot 13

Security menu 84

security, product description 5

selecting in the Setup Utility 81

serial number 15, 40

service considerations 34

serviceability, product

description 5

Setup Utility

changing the language 81

closing 83

Diagnostics menu 84

displaying system

information 81

Main menu 83

navigating and selecting 81

overview 80

restoring default settings 82

Security menu 84

starting 80

System Configuration menu 84

using 81

using advanced features 83

software

safeguarding information 119

speakers 7

specifications

Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive 90

computer 85

display 86

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 88

DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo

Drive 88

hard drive 87

HD-ROM Combo Drive 89

I/O addresses, AMD 97

I/O addresses, Intel 95

interrupts, AMD 94

interrupts, Intel 93

memory map, AMD 100

memory map, Intel 99

optical drive 88, 89, 90

system DMA, AMD 92

system DMA, Intel 91

static-shielding materials 38

switch cover

removal 52

spare part number 28, 32

spare part numbers 17, 52

system board

removal 71

spare part number 30, 31, 32

spare part numbers 18, 71

System Configuration menu 84

system DMA 91, 92

system information 83

system memory map, AMD 100

system memory map, Intel 99

system recovery 119, 122

system restore points 121

T

thermal material, replacement 77

tools required 34

top components 7

top cover

removal 64

spare part number 31, 32

spare part numbers 17, 64

TouchPad components

buttons 10

light 10

on/off button 10

scroll zone 10

TouchPad 10

transporting guidelines 37

TV tuner antenna, spare part number 26, 29

TV tuner, spare part number 26, 29

U

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port

locations 12, 13

pin assignments 126

unknown password 39

USB digital drive, spare part

number 26, 27

USB/power connector board removal 70

spare part number 18, 31, 70

USB/power connector board cable

illustrated 24

removal 73

V

vents 13, 14

volume down light 9

volume mute button 7

volume mute light 9

volume scroll zone 7

volume up light 9

W

Windows applications key 8

Windows logo key 8

wireless antenna

removal 62

spare part number 31

spare part numbers 22, 62

Wireless Antenna Kit, spare part number 31

Wireless Antenna Kit, spare part numbers 22, 62

wireless light 11

wireless switch 11

wireless, product description 4

WLAN module

removal 47

spare part number 29, 32

spare part numbers 19, 47, 48

workstation guidelines 37

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Brand : COMPAQ

Model : Presario V6500

Category : Laptop