HP Pavilion m6 User Manual

2.
Following the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 sequence stamped into the heat sink, loosen the seven captive
Philllips screws (1) and (2) that secure the heat sink to the system board, and then remove the
heat sink (3).
NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink and
the system board components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to
detach it.
NOTE: The following illustration shows the heat sink removal process for a computer model
equipped with an AMD processor. The process for removing the heat sink on a computer model
equipped with an Intel processor is identical.
3. Following the 1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped into the heat sink, loosen the four captive Philllips
screws (1) that secure the heat sink to the system board, and then remove the heat sink (2).
NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink and
the system board components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to
detach it.
NOTE: The following illustration shows the heat sink removal process for a computer model
equipped with an AMD processor. The process for removing the heat sink on a computer model
equipped with an Intel processor is identical.
82 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

HP Pavilion m6 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core i7
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 1TB HDD or SSD options
Display	15.6-inch HD or Full HD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000, AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Operating System	Windows 8
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion battery
Wireless	802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth
Audio	Beats Audio
Webcam	HD webcam
Ports	USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, headphone/microphone combo jack, multi-format card reader

Summary

Product Description

Processors

Lists AMD and Intel processors with their specifications and clock speeds.

Graphics Options

Describes discrete and internal graphics capabilities, including AMD Radeon and Intel HD Graphics.

Memory Module Specifications

Details memory module types, speeds, and supported RAM configurations.

Hard Drive Options

Lists available hard drive capacities, interface types, and performance specifications.

Network Connectivity

System Ports

Identifies and describes all available ports like HDMI, USB, VGA, and audio jacks.

Keyboard and Pointing Devices

Details keyboard features, touchpad gestures, and image sensor support.

Power Requirements

Lists compatible HP Smart AC adapters and battery types.

External Component Identification

Display Identification

Key Controls and Indicators

Locates and describes the power button, speakers, and fingerprint reader.

Keyboard Functions

Explains the function of various keys and key combinations (fn, esc, Windows logo).

TouchPad Operation

Identifies touchpad components and their functions, including buttons and on/off switch.

Illustrated Parts Catalog

Service Tag Information

Explains the purpose and components of the computer's service tag.

Major Computer Components Overview

Provides an exploded view of the computer's main hardware components.

Mass Storage Device Parts

Details part numbers for hard drives and optical drives.

Sequential Part Number Listing

Provides a cross-reference of spare part numbers with their descriptions.

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Preliminary Replacement Requirements

Drive Handling and ESD Precautions

Provides guidelines for handling drives and preventing electrostatic discharge damage.

Component Removal and Installation

Introduces the procedures for replacing various computer components.

Battery Replacement

Hard Drive Replacement

Optical Drive Replacement

Memory Module Replacement

Keyboard Replacement

WLAN Module Replacement

Solid-State Drive Replacement

System Board Replacement

Detailed steps for removing and installing the system board.

Processor Replacement

Procedures for removing and installing the computer's processor.

Display Assembly Replacement

Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

Updating the BIOS

Downloading a BIOS Update

Using System Diagnostics

Backup and Recovery

System Restore Overview

Creating Recovery Media

Performing a System Restore

Backing Up Information