model: Pavilion dv6530 el(model id: 4)
subtype (notebook, netbook, motherboard, tablet):
notebook
architecture:
x86-64/amd64
does it have a free boot firmware (BIOS,UEFI,...) ?
no
can free operating systems be installed?
not-specified
does the device prevent installing wifi cards not-approved by the vendor?
not-specified
year of commercialization:
2007
compatibility with free software:
D-bronze 
tested on:
Trisquel 4.5 Slaine
tested with the following kernel libre:
2.6.35-28-generic
video card model:
GeForce 8400M GS (rev a1) (works with 3D acceleration)
wifi model:
BCM4311 (rev 02) (it does not work)
webcam model:
(it does not work)
Description:
Overview
The notebook works fine except for the wifi card and the webcam that do not work. The video card works with the nouveau driver with 3D acceleration
About webcam
I was not able to find out the webcam model and I was not able to make it work.
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