HP Pavilion DV8000 Maintenance and Service Guide

This is the official HP Pavilion DV8000 Maintenance and Service Guide used by professional technicians and DIY enthusiasts to maintain and repair the HP Pavilion DV8000 Notebook PC.

This guide serves as a troubleshooting reference for maintaining and servicing the computer. It contains comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts, troubleshooting computer problems, and performing computer disassembly procedures.

Table Of Contents:

• 1 Product Description
  • 1.1 Features
  • 1.2 Resetting the Computer
  • 1.3 Power Management
  • 1.4 External Components
  • 1.5 Design Overview
• 2 Troubleshooting
  • 2.1 Computer Setup
    • Accessing Computer Setup
    • Computer Setup Defaults
    • Selecting from the File Menu
    • Selecting from the Security Menu
    • Selecting from the Tools Menu
    • Selecting from the Advanced Menu
  • 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowcharts
• 3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
  • 3.1 Serial Number Location
  • 3.2 Computer Major Components
  • 3.3 Display Assembly Subcomponents
  • 3.4 Plastics Kit
  • 3.5 Cable Kit
  • 3.6 Mass Storage Devices
  • 3.7 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated)
  • 3.8 Sequential Part Number Listing
• 4 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
  • 4.1 Tools Required
  • 4.2 Service Considerations
    • Plastic Parts
    • Cables and Connectors
  • 4.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
  • 4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  • 4.5 Packaging and Transporting Precautions
  • 4.6 Workstation Precautions
  • 4.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods
• 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures
  • 5.1 Serial Number
  • 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
  • 5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
  • 5.4 Hard Drive
  • 5.5 Computer Feet
  • 5.6 Memory Module
  • 5.7 Mini PCI Communications Module
  • 5.8 RTC Battery
  • 5.9 Optical Drive
  • 5.10 Switch Cover
  • 5.11 Keyboard Assembly Frame
  • 5.12 LED Board
  • 5.13 Keyboard
  • 5.14 Display Assembly
  • 5.15 Top Cover
  • 5.16 System Board
  • 5.17 Bluetooth Module
  • 5.18 Modem Connector Cable
  • 5.19 USB Board
  • 5.20 Speakers
  • 5.21 Heat Sink
  • 5.22 Processor
  • 5.23 Fan Assembly
  • 5.24 PC Card Assembly
• 6 Specifications
  • A Connector Pin Assignments
  • B Power Cord Set Requirements
  • C Screw Listing
  • D Display Component Recycling