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These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background And Information

HP released the dv3 in April 2009 to compete with a similar Gateway model also released in 2009. The dv3 is slightly more expensive than its predecessor, the lower end dv2. The dv3 has a bronze/chrome exterior, and includes a fingerprint scanner below the keyboard.

The dv3 came standard with 4GB of RAM, a 13.3 inch screen with a 1280 by 800 resolution, AMD dual core processor, and plenty of ports for easy connectivity. These include VGA video output, two USB 2.0 ports, one hybrid USB/eSATA port, a PC Express Card slot, an SD/Memory Stick Pro combo slot, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port.

Troubleshooting

Below is a link to a troubleshooting guide that may help you figure out what is wrong with your DV3.

HP Pavilion DV3 Troubleshooting

Specifications

Release Date: April 2009

Developer: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html

Processor

  • AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile ZM-84
  • 2300.0 MHz

Memory

  • 4GB
  • DDR2 SDRAM
  • 667.0 MHz

Display

  • 13.3 inches
  • 1280 x 800 pixels

Graphics

  • ATI Radeon HD3200

Storage

  • 320 GB
  • No Floppy Drive
  • Express Card 1.0
  • Other Storage
    • Express Card Slot
    • SmartMedia
    • xD-Picture Card
    • SD Card
    • Memory Stick

Battery

  • Lithium Ion, 55 Wh

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