HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC

Maintenance and Service Guide 

The HP Pavilion dv6000 Notebook PC offers advanced modularity, Intel® Core™ Duo and Celeron® and AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology and Mobile AMD Sempron™ processors, and extensive multimedia support.

Resetting the Computer
If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password, follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also clear CMOS :

• Prepare the computer for disassembly 
• Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery 
• Wait approximately 5 minutes.
• Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
• Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time.
• Turn on the computer.

All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.

Preparing the Computer For Disassembly 

Before you begin any removal or installation procedures :

• 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.
• Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Remove the battery by following these steps:
• Turn the computer upside down with the front panel toward you.
• Slide and hold the battery release latch to the left. (The front edge of the battery disengages from the computer.)
• Lift the front edge of the battery and swing it back.
• Remove the battery.

RTC Battery

• Prepare the computer for disassembly 
• Remove the memory module compartment cover
• Disconnect the RTC battery cable, from the system board.
• Remove the RTC battery.

Reverse the above procedure to install the battery.

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