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Maintenance and Service
Guide
HP Compaq nx6325 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6315 Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 417967-001
June 2006
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining
and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive
information on identifying computer features, components, and
spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing
computer disassembly procedures.
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© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMD, Sempron, 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 is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Java is a t
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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 1.2 Resetting the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4 1.3 Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 1.4 External Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6 1.5 Design Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–22 2 Troubleshooting 2.1 Computer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 3 Illustrated Parts Catalog 3.1 Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 3.2 Computer Major Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 3.3 Plastics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12 3.4 Cable Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13 3.5 Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 3.6 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Contents 5 Removal and Replacement Procedures 5.1 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3 5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly . . . . . . . . . 5–4 5.4 Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 5.5 Computer Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10 5.6 Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 6 Specifications A Screw Listing B Backup and Recovery C Display Component Recycling D Connector Pin Assignments E Power Cord Set Requirements Index vi Maintenance and Service Guide
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1 Product Description The HP Compaq nx6325 Notebook PC and HP Compaq nx6315 Notebook PC offer advanced modularity, AMD Turion™ Mobile 64 Technology and Mobile AMD Sempron™ processors, and extensive multimedia support. HP Compaq nx6325 Notebook PC and HP Compaq nx6315 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide 1–1
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Product Description 1.1 Features ■ The following processors are available, varying by computer model: ❏ AMD Turion 64 ML-60 (2.00-GHz) ❏ AMD Turion 64 ML-56 (1.80-GHz) ❏ AMD Turion 64 ML-52 (1.60-GHz) ❏ AMD Turion 64 ML-50 (1.60-GHz) ❏ Mobile AMD Sempron 3500+ (1.80-GHz) ❏ Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+ (1.80-GHz) ❏ Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+ (1.60-GHz) ■ 15.0-inch, SXGA+WVA, TFT (1400 × 1050) or 15.0-inch, XGA, TFT (1280 × 800) with over 16.8 million colors, varying by computer model ■ 100-, 80-, 60
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Product Description ■ External 65-watt AC adapter with 3-wire power cord ■ 6-cell Li-Ion battery ■ Stereo speakers ■ Volume up, volume mute, and volume down buttons ■ Support for the following optical drives: ❏ DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with LightScribe ❏ DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive ❏ DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ❏ CD-ROM drive ■ Connectors: ❏ Accessory battery ❏ Audio-in (microphone) ❏ Audio-out (headphone) ❏ Digital Media Slot (HP Compaq nx6325 models only) ❏ Docking connector (HP Compaq nx6325 m
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Product Description 1.2 Resetting the Computer If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password, follow the steps below to reset the password. These steps also clear CMOS. The following steps will not clear an unknown password if the ✎ stringent security option has been enabled in the BIOS. If stringent security is enabled, the system board must be replaced to reset an unknown password. Refer to Section 5.13, “RTC Battery,” for more information on replacing the system board. Befor
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Product Description 1.3 Power Management The computer comes with power management features that extend battery operating time and conserve power. The computer supports the following power management features: ■ Standby ■ Hibernation ■ Setting customization by the user ■ Hotkeys for setting the level of performance ■ Battery calibration ■ Lid switch standby/resume ■ Power button ■ Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPM) compliance Maintenance and Service Guide 1–5
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Product Description 1.4 External Components The external components on the front of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-1. Front Components Table 1-1 Front Components Item Component Function 1 Display release latch Opens the computer. 2 Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. 3Power light ■ On: The computer is on. ■ Blinking: The computer is in standby. ■ Off: The computer
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Product Description Table 1-1 Front Components (Continued) Item Component Function 4 Battery light ■ Amber: A battery is charging. ■ Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ■ Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. ■ Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when al
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Product Description The external components on the right side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-2. Right-Side Components 1–8 Maintenance and Service Guide
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Product Description Table 1-2 Right-Side Components Item Component Function 1 USB port Connects optional USB devices. (HP Compaq nx6325 models only) 2 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device such as a camcorder. 3 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable. 4 Optical drive Reads an optical disc. Maintenance and Service Guide 1–9
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Product Description The external components on the left side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-3. Left-Side Components Table 1-3 Left-Side Components Item Component Function 1 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. 2 External monitor port Connects an external monitor. 3 Exhaust vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. To prevent overheating, do not Ä obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such
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Product Description Table 1-3 Left-Side Components (Continued) Item Component Function 4 USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. 5Audio-out Produces system stereo sound when (headphone) jack connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 6Audio-in Connects an optional headset microphone (microphone) jack or a monaural microphone. 7 ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 or (HP Compaq nx6325 ExpressCard/34 cards. models onl
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Product Description The external components on the rear panel of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-4. Rear Panel Components 1–12 Maintenance and Service Guide
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Product Description Table 1-4 Rear Panel Components Item Component Function 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. The security cable is designed to Ä act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Battery bay Holds the primary battery. 3 Smart adapter power Connects an AC adapter. connector 4S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, (HP Compaq nx6325 such as a television, VCR, camcorder, models onl
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Product Description The standard keyboard components of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-5. Standard Keyboard Components 1–14 Maintenance and Service Guide
