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HP Omnibook XE3
(Intel CPU Version: Technology Code GF)

Service Manual

Notice
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Edition History
Edition 1 ......................... August 2000 Edition 2 ....................November 2001

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Contents
Product Information ......................................................................................................1-1
Technology Codes ........................................................................................................................ 1-3 Features......................................................................................................................................... 1-4 Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 1-7 Turning the Notebook On and Off......................................................................................... 1-7 Checking the Notebook's Status............................................................................................ 1-8 Using Fn Hot Keys............................................................................................................... 1-10 Resetting the Notebook........................................................................................................ 1-11 Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models) ..................................................................... 1-12 Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 1-13 Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................... 1-13 Internal Design............................................................................................................................ 1-16

Removal and Replacement ............................................................................................2-1
Disassembly Flowchart................................................................................................................. 2-2 Removing the Battery (User-Replaceable) ................................................................................... 2-4 Removing an SDRAM Module (User-Replaceable) .................................................................... 2-5 Removing the Mini-PCI PCA (selected models) (User-Replaceable).......................................... 2-6 Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)................................................................................... 2-7 Removing the Keyboard Cover (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)................................... 2-8 Removing the Keyboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ........................................... 2-10 Removing the Hard Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ................................ 2-12 Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).............................. 2-16 Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)............................................ 2-19 Removing the CD Player PCA (selected models) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) .... 2-21 Removing the Hinge Saddle Set (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............................... 2-22 Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) .......... 2-24 Removing the CPU Module (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)...................................... 2-26 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............................. 2-29 Removing the CD/DVD Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ................................. 2-31 Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............ 2-32 Reinstalling the Motherboard .............................................................................................. 2-35 Replacing the Bottom Case.................................................................................................. 2-36 Removing Notebook Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)............................ 2-38

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics..................................................................................3-1
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 3-2 Checking for Customer Abuse............................................................................................... 3-3 Troubleshooting the Problem................................................................................................. 3-4 Verifying the Repair .............................................................................................................. 3-4 Suggestions for Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 3-5 Diagnostic Tools......................................................................................................................... 3-23 e-DiagTools Diagnostic Program ........................................................................................ 3-23 Power-On Self-Test ............................................................................................................. 3-29 Sycard PCCtest 450/460 CardBus Card (Optional)............................................................. 3-32 Desktop and Windows Management Interfaces (DMI/WMI).............................................. 3-33 BIOS Setup Utility............................................................................................................... 3-34

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Replaceable Parts ...........................................................................................................4-1 Reference Information ...................................................................................................5-1
Password Removal Policy .............................................................................................................5-1 Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement .................................................................................5-2

Figures
Figure 1-1. Top/Right View .................................................................................................................1-4 Figure 1-2. Front View .........................................................................................................................1-5 Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View ..................................................................................................................1-5 Figure 1-4. Bottom View......................................................................................................................1-6 Figure 1-5. Status Lights ......................................................................................................................1-8 Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook....................................................................................................1-11 Figure 1-7. Multimedia Buttons .........................................................................................................1-12 Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram .........................................................................................1-16 Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow..............................................................................................................2-2 Figure 2-2. Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................2-4 Figure 2-3. Removing the SDRAM Covers .........................................................................................2-5 Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI PCA............................................................................................2-6 Figure 2-5. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws ............................................................2-8 Figure 2-6. Removing the Keyboard Cover .........................................................................................2-9 Figure 2-7. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws .....................................................................2-10 Figure 2-8. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable .................................................................................2-11 Figure 2-9. Removing the Hard Disk Drive .......................................................................................2-13 Figure 2-10. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier ...................................................................................2-13 Figure 2-11. Removing the Display ...................................................................................................2-17 Figure 2-12. Motherboard DIP Switches............................................................................................2-18 Figure 2-13. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws....................................................................2-19 Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case.................................................................................................2-20 Figure 2-15. Removing the CD Player PCA ......................................................................................2-21 Figure 2-16. Removing the Hinge Saddle Retaining Screws .............................................................2-22 Figure 2-17. Removing the Hinge Saddle ..........................................................................................2-23 Figure 2-18. Removing the Heatsink Assembly.................................................................................2-25 Figure 2-19. Removing the CPU Module (Pentium)..........................................................................2-27 Figure 2-20. Removing the CPU Module (Celeron) ..........................................................................2-28 Figure 2-21. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive ..................................................................................2-30 Figure 2-22. Removing the CD/DVD Drive ......................................................................................2-31 Figure 2-23. Removing the Motherboard ...........................................................................................2-34 Figure 2-24. Installing Docking Doors...............................................................................................2-36 Figure 2-25. Installing the PCMCIA Doors .......................................................................................2-37 Figure 2-26. Example of Serial Number Label ..................................................................................2-37 Figure 3-1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps .............................................................................................3-2 Figure 3-2. e-DiagTools Screens -- Basic and Advanced .................................................................3-23 Figure 3-3. Parallel Loopback Connector ..........................................................................................3-25 Figure 4-1. Exploded View ..................................................................................................................4-2

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Tables
Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models........................................................................................... 1-1 Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes.................................................................................................... 1-7 Table 1-3. Status Lights....................................................................................................................... 1-9 Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys ..................................................................................................................... 1-10 Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications ............................................................................... 1-13 Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories ................................................................................................... 1-15 Table 1-7. Functional Structure ......................................................................................................... 1-17 Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference.................................................................................................. 2-1 Table 2-2. Required Equipment........................................................................................................... 2-3 Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques........................................................................................... 2-3 Table 2-4. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers ................................................................... 2-5 Table 2-5. Mini-PCI PCA Replacement Part Numbers....................................................................... 2-6 Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) ........................................................................ 2-7 Table 2-7. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers .................................................................. 2-12 Table 2-8. Motherboard Video DIP Switch Settings......................................................................... 2-18 Table 2-9. CPU Module Replacement Part Numbers........................................................................ 2-26 Table 2-10. Removing Notebook Components ................................................................................. 2-38 Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic Tools ................................................................................................. 3-5 Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Suggestions ............................................................................................. 3-6 Table 3-3. e-DiagTools Error Codes ................................................................................................. 3-26 Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep Codes .................................................................................. 3-29 Table 3-5. POST Messages ............................................................................................................... 3-30 Table 3-6. Sycard PCCtest Commands ............................................................................................. 3-32 Table 3-7. BIOS Setup Menus and Parameters ................................................................................. 3-34 Table 4-1. Replaceable Parts ............................................................................................................... 4-3 Table 4-2. Accessory Replaceable Parts.............................................................................................. 4-5 Table 4-3. Part Number Reference ...................................................................................................... 4-6 Table 5-1. XE3 TFT LCD Guidelines (13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA, 15.0-in SXGA+)Error! Bookmark not defined.

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Introduction
This manual provides reference information for servicing HP Omnibook XE3 notebook PCs. It is for use by HP-authorized service personnel while installing, servicing, and repairing these products. The manual is designed as a self-paced guide that will train you to install, configure, and repair XE3 notebooks. The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it without having equipment available. The following table lists other sources of information about the notebook and related products.

Source HP Notebook Web Site

Address or Number http://www.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror: http://www.europe.hp.com/notebooks) http://partner.americas.hp.com http://www.hp.com.au

Comments

HP Partnership Web HP Asia Pacific Channel Support Centre for DPSP Partners HP/MCD Web Site America Online CompuServe HP Support Assist CD Microsoft Windows manual Microsoft Web

Restricted to Authorized Resellers only. Restricted to DPSP Partners only.

http://www.mcd.hp.com Keyword: HP GO HP (800) 457-1762 (801) 431-1587

HP's internal web site for division information. Call (800) 827-6364 for membership within the US. Call (800) 524-3388 for membership within the US. US and Canada. Outside US and Canada. Information about Windows operating system.

http://www.microsoft.com

Information and updates for Windows operating systems.

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Product Information
The Omnibook XE3 series is HP's all-in-one business notebook computer, targeted at small- to medium-sized businesses. It combines affordability, value, ease-of-use, and quality in a convenient package that integrates easily into any SMB environment. It also incorporates several new technologies and an enhanced industrial design for greater ease-of-use, quality, and reliability.
Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models
Product F3941H 6 F3942H
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CPU

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Display 15.0-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 14.1-in TFT XGA BTCO BTCO BTCO 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 14.1-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 15.-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT SXGA+

Hard Drive 20 GB 30 GB 10 GB BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO 10 GB 10 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 30 GB 10 GB 30 GB 10 GB 20 GB 30 GB 10 GB 10 GB 10 GB 10 GB 10 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB

Standard SDRAM 2x128 MB 2x256 MB 256 MB BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO 2x128 MB 128 MB 2x128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 128 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB

Fullfeatured 2 Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

CD/DVD 3 Combo Combo DVD (8x) BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO CD CD DVD (8x) Combo Combo Combo Combo Combo DVD (8x) Combo CD CD-RW Combo CD CD CD DVD (8x) CD DVD (8x) DVD (8x) CDRW DVD (8x) DVD (8x)

Mini-PCI PCA 4 Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem Modem Modem Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN

Battery 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO NiMH NiMH NiMH 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion NiMH 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion NiMH NiMH 9 Li-Ion NiMH 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion

OS 5 XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP

Pentium III 1.06 GHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Celeron 933 MHz BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO Celeron 933 MHz Celeron 866 MHz Celeron 866 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Pentium III 933 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Celeron 933 MHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Celeron 933 MHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Pentium III 1.13 GHz Celeron 866 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Pentium 866 MHz Pentium 866 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz

F4310H 6 F4109AV 6 F4199AV 6 F4255AV 6 F4256AV 6 F4257AV 6 F3889H 6 7 F3963H 6 7 F3962H 6 7 F3957H 6 7 F3958H 6 7 F3959H 6 7 F3964H 6 7 F3960H 6 7 F4302HG 6 8 F4303HG 6 8 F4304H F4305H F4306H F3943H/HG F3944H/HG F3946H F3947HT/ JT/HG/JG F3948H F3949H F3950H/HT/ JT/HG/JG F3951H F3952H F3953H

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Product F3954H/HT/ JT/HG/JG F3955H/HT/ JT/HG/JG F3956H/HG F3961HT/JT/ HG/JG F3967H/HG F3968H F4311H F3935H F3936H F3937H F3938H F3939H F3969H F3970H F3971H F3972H F3973H F3974H F3975H F3881H F3965H/J F3966H/J

CPU 1 Pentium III 1.06 GHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Celeron 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Celeron 866 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Celeron 933 MHz Pentium 866 MHz Pentium 866 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium 933 MHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Pentium III 1.06 GHz Pentium III 866 MHz Celeron 866 MHz Pentium 866 MHz

Display 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 15.-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 15.-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 14.1-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT XGA 15.0-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA 14.1-in TFT XGA

Hard Drive 20 GB 30 GB 30 GB 30 GB 10 GB 20 GB 10 GB 10 GB 10 GB 10 GB 10 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB 30 GB 20 GB 20 GB 20 GB

Standard SDRAM 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 2x256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB

Fullfeatured 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No

CD/DVD 3 DVD (8x) Combo Combo Combo DVD (8x) Combo CD CD CD DVD (8x) CD DVD (8x) DVD (8x) CDRW Combo DVD (8x) DVD (8x) DVD (8x) Combo DVD (8x) CD CD

Mini-PCI PCA 4 Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN Modem/LAN LAN LAN

Battery 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion NiMH NiMH 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 9 Li-Ion 6 Lion NiMH NiMH

OS 5 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP 98/2K/XP XP XP XP

This table lists only base product configurations--custom configurations are not included. BTCO = Built To Customer Order. Units with 64 MB SDRAM will NOT support Windows XP.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Intel Mobile Pentium III or Intel Mobile Celeron processor. Full-featured models include multimedia buttons, LCD status display, IR port, and docking-connector. Defeatured models include none of these. Combo optical drive = DVD + CD-RW. All modems 56K. All LAN support Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-T (100 Mbps). OS = Windows 98 (98), Windows 2000 (2K), or Windows XP. These SKUs do not have a serial port. France and U.K. only. Mexico only.

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Technology Codes
HP does not change the name of a product every time the product's technology changes. While this helps ensure continuing market momentum for HP products, it complicates technology deployment and support processes. To help solve this problem, HP has added a technology code to the serial number of each of its products. Since the BIOS must be matched to the notebook's hardware, the same code is used for the BIOS and the hardware. This manual refers to technology code deferences where applicable. The table below shows the technology codes and the changes they signify for the products. Before downloading software or drivers or performing repairs, note the technology code for the HP notebook model. Note that the first two characters of the BIOS ID (for example, GF.M1.02) indicate the hardware technology. You can also determine the BIOS ID using the BIOS Setup Utility, or by pressing Esc during the boot process when the HP logo appears. This manual contains service information for products having the following technology codes.
Technology code GF Product name Omnibook XE3 Pavilion N5XXXX series (X is any number 0-9) Details Initial platform technology. Intel processors, Windows XP operating system, cosmetic change (new lighter blue color on all plastics), second SDRAM memory access door, new IEEE 1394 port on selected models, no serial port.

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Features
The following illustrations show the notebook's main external features. For an exploded view of the notebook, see page 4-2.

Figure 1-1. Top/Right View
1. One-Touch buttons. 2. Power switch. 3. Status lights (left to right: power status, battery status, caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, floppy drive access, hard drive access, CD/DVD drive access). See page 1-8. 4. Pad Lock touch pad on/off button. 5. Touch pad (pointing device). 6. Scroll up/down toggle. 7. Click buttons. 8. CD, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive. 9. Built-in microphone. 10. CD/DVD eject button. 11. Standby button (blue). 12. Modem port (selected models). 13. LAN port (selected models).

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Figure 1-2. Front View
14. Headphone jack. 15. Status panel mode select button (selected models). 16. Status panel (selected models). 17. Multimedia buttons (selected models). 18. Latch (to open computer).

Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View
19. AC adapter jack. 20. PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard). 21. VGA port (external monitor). 22. Parallel port. 23. IEEE 1394 port (selected models). 24. Infrared port (selected models). 25. TV output port. 26. USB ports. 27. Microphone jack. 28. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 29. PC card slots (upper and lower). 30. System-off switch (for resetting notebook). 31. PC card eject buttons. 32. Floppy disk drive.

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Figure 1-4. Bottom View
33. Battery. 34. Battery latch. 35. Primary RAM cover. 36. Secondary RAM cover. 37. Port replicator connector (selected models). 38. Mini-PCI cover.

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Operation
This section gives an overview of the notebook's operation.

Turning the Notebook On and Off
You can start and stop the notebook using its power switch or blue standby button. However, at times you may want to use certain methods to start or stop the notebook--depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.
Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes
Power mode Display-off mode Power status LED stays green. Saves minimal power. Turns off the display and hard disk. Restarts quickly. Maintains network connections. Standby mode Power status LED turns amber. Saves significant power. Turns off the display, hard drive, and other components. Maintains the current session in SDRAM. Restarts quickly. Restores network connections. Hibernate mode Power status LED turns off. Saves maximum power. Saves the current session to disk, then turns off. Restores network connections. Turn off Power status LED turns off. Saves maximum power. Turns off without saving the current session. At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections with mini-PCI and some PCMCIA cards. To enter this mode Allow timeout. To turn on again Press any key or move a pointing device to restore the display ("Instant On"). Press the blue standby button to return to your current session ("Instant-On").

Press the blue standby button. ­or­ Click Start, Shut Down, Standby (Windows 98 or 2000). ­or­ Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By (Windows XP). Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate (Windows 2000). ­or­ Click Start, Turn Off Computer, then press and hold Shift and click Hibernate (Windows XP). Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000). ­or­ Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). ­or­ Slide the power switch and hold for five seconds (only if the Start menu procedure doesn't work).

Press the blue standby button to recover your previous session.

Press the blue standby button to restart with a new session.

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Checking the Notebook's Status
The notebook's status lights--located above the keyboard--report power and battery status, keyboard status, and drive activity.

Figure 1-5. Status Lights

1. Power status. 2. Battery status. 3. Caps lock. 4. Num lock.

5. Scroll lock. 6. Floppy disk drive activity. 7. Hard disk drive activity. 8. CD/DVD drive activity.

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Table 1-3. Status Lights
Indicator LED next to power switch Meaning Power status Green: the notebook is on. Amber: the notebook is in standby mode. No light: the notebook is off or in hibernate mode. Battery status Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Red. the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault. Off: the AC adapter is not connected, or the adapter is connected but the battery is missing. Caps Lock Caps Lock is active. Num Lock Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is active. Floppy disk drive activity Green: the notebook is accessing the floppy disk drive. Hard disk drive activity Green: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. CD/DVD drive activity Green: the notebook is accessing the CD/DVD drive.

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In addition, the status panel on the front of the notebook (if present) provides CD playback status and other system information. For details, see the section "Status panel" in the notebook's Reference Guide.

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Using Fn Hot Keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key--a shortcut key sequence--for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys
Hot Key Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F5 Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Fn+Lock key* Fn+Up arrow Fn+Down arrow Effect Decreases the display brightness. Increases the display brightness. Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both. Mutes the notebook's speakers. Toggles the built-in numeric keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active. Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Increases sound volume. Decreases sound volume.

*The Lock key is in the top row of the keyboard:

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Resetting the Notebook
Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed: · If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). · Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down. · Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, until the display shuts down. · Insert a straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the left side of the notebook (beneath the PC card eject buttons).

Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook

After the notebook turns off, press the blue standby button to restart it.

Note To boot from a CD or DVD, insert a bootable CD (such as a Recovery CD) into the drive, then restart. Press Esc when the HP logo appears, then select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as the temporary boot device.

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Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models)
The multimedia buttons on the front of the notebook control the CD/DVD player, and work in much the same way as do the controls of a standalone CD or DVD player. The player operates whether the notebook is on, off, or in standby or hibernate mode. (When the notebook is on, the volume control buttons also govern the volume for most other audio applications.) If the notebook is off or in standby or hibernate mode, slide the multimedia power switch to the left to activate the player. For details about using the CD/DVD player, see the notebook's Reference Guide.

Figure 1-7. Multimedia Buttons
1. Multimedia power (use only when notebook is turned off or in standby or hibernate mode). 2. Previous track button. 3. Play/pause button. 4. Stop button (when notebook is on). Stop/eject (when notebook is off). 5. Next track button. 6. Volume control down button. 7. Volume control up button.

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Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the notebook and its accessories. These are subject to change: for the latest versions, see the HP Notebook web site, www.hp.com/notebooks (in Europe: www.europe.hp.com/notebooks).

Hardware Specifications
Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications
Physical Attributes Size: 13.03 x 10.72 x 1.59 in (331 x 272.4 x 40.5 mm) for 13.3/14.1-in TFT LCD. 13.46 x 10.92 x 1.65 in (342 x 276.6 x 42.0 mm), excluding rubber thickness, for 15-in TFT LCD. Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg) minimum. 933-MHz to 1.13-GHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with SpeedStep technology. ­or­ 866- to 933-MHz Intel Celeron-T processor. Ali M1647 + M1535. 133 MHz SDRAM (PC133). No SDRAM on board. Two 1.25-in. slots for expansion up to 1024 MB, using two 512-MB SODIMM modules (144 pin, 3.3 V). Supports 64/128/256/512-MB SODIMMs. Hard disk drive: ­ 10, 20, or 30 GB, PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE. ­ 9.5 mm, 2.5 in. ­ Supports Ultra DMA/33/66/100. Floppy disk drive: 1.44 MB, 12.7 mm, 3-mode module. Optical drive: 24x CD, 8x DVD, 24x-8x CDRW, 4x-24x-4x DVD-CD-RW (Combo), 12.7 mm module. 13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA (1024x768) or 15.0-in SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT LCD. Intel 830M graphics controller. 8 to 32 MB of video memory (shared with main system memory and dynamically allocated, based on application needs). Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (11.1 V) or NiMH battery (10.8 V). Battery life: up to 3 hrs depending on settings, usage, battery, and other factors. Charging time: 2.2 hr (system off), 3 hr (system on). Low-battery warning. Suspend/resume capability. AC adapter (DC-in) jack. Universal AC adapter: 100­240 Vac (50/60 Hz) input, 19 Vdc output, 60­65 W. 87/88/90-key spill-proof QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation. Embedded numeric keypad, 12 function (Fn) keys. Touch pad with on/off button. Left and right click buttons, center scroll button. NS 87570 keyboard controller. CD player with built-in control buttons and status display (selected models). Two stereo speakers. Built-in microphone. Microphone and headphone jacks.

Processor

Chip Set SDRAM

Mass Storage

Display Graphics Controller

Power

Keyboard and Pointing Devices

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Audio

Communications

Input/Output

Expandability Options

ESS Allegro (1988) ­ Integrated AC'97 CODEC ­ HSP modem interface via MC'97 link ­ Support wake up on Ring. Modem CODEC ESS 2828 on mini-PCI slot LAN: Onboard LAN (Intel Pro/100). ­ Transmission rate: 10 or 100 Mbps based on Auto-Negotiation. ­ Data standard: supports Category 3 (10Base-T/100Base-T) and Category 5 (100Base-TX) media coupler. ­ Power management: supports remote power-up using Wake on LAN from S3 (suspend) (WOL) technology and Deep power-down mode support. Modem: ­ Data modem standard: supports V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23, and V.21; Bell 212A and 103. ­ Error correction: V.42 LAPM, and MNP 2-4 error correction. ­ Data compression: V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression. ­ Fax modem standard: send/receive rates up to 14400 bps, V.17, V.29, V.27ter, and V.21 channel 2. ­ Power management: supports ACPI Power Management and wake up on Ring from S3. High-speed bidirectional parallel port: 25 pins, EPP/ECP capability. VGA port: 15 pins. IEEE 1394 port (on selected models). Infrared port (on selected models). PS/2: 6 pins, for keyboard, keypad or PS/2 mouse (Y adapter compatible). Microphone-in, headphone-out jacks. Internal microphone. Two USB ports. Composite TV-out. RJ-45 (LAN), RJ-11 (modem). Two Type II or one Type III 16-/32-bit PCMCIA slots. 64/128/256/512-MB PC133 SODIMM: 3.3V, 144-pin, SDRAM. Simple port replicator. Mini-PCI modem, supporting wake-up on Ring# from D3 (cold) with AC-in. Mini-PCI modem/LAN combo, supporting wake-up on Ring# & PME# from D3 (cold) with AC-in. Operating temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F). Storage temperature: ­20 to 65 °C (­4 to 149 °F). Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH (5 to 35 °C). Operating altitude: up to 3050 m (10,000 ft). Storage altitude: up to 12,200 m (40,000 ft).

Environmental Limits

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Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories
Accessory Memory F1457C F3495A F3496A Power Options F1455A F1781A F2024A/B F2297A 8120-6312 8120-6313 8120-6314 8120-6316 8120-6317 8120-8367 8120-8373 8120-8452 8120-8699 8121-0702 Adapters F1469A PC Cards F1625A F1626A F1627A P1980A P1981A F1985A F2135B/C F2136B F2196A Docks F2025B Security Accessories F1645A F1747A Other P1534A P1977A P1978A F2100A Description 64-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module 128-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module 256-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module Auto/airline AC adapter (75-watt) Ultra Slimline AC adapter (60-watt) LiIon battery (9 cell) Car adapter (Europe only) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Australia/New Zealand) Replacement power cord, 125 Vac, 3 A (U.S./Canada/Taiwan/Mexico/Philippines) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Europe/Egypt/Israel/Saudi Arabia) Replacement power cord, 125 Vac, 3 A (Japan) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (South Africa) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Argentina) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (People's Republic of China) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Chile) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (UK [EPSR] Hong Kong/Singapore) Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (India) PS/2 "Y" adapter 56-Kbps global modem v.90 PC Card (for support only) 10/100 LAN CardBus Ethernet PC Card 56-Kbps US-only modem PC Card (for support only) USB Wireless LAN 802.11b PC Card USB Wireless LAN access point PC Card USB-NIC Ethernet adapter Wireless Comm access point PC Card Wireless Comm PC Card (128-bit) 3Com Bluetooth PC Card Simple port replicator Kensington MicroSaver Notebook Security System Port Defcon 1 Notebook Security System HP amplified external speakers USB Compact Flash & IBM Microdrive reader USB web camera USB optical mouse

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Internal Design
The motherboard PCA is the central component of the notebook's design, and plays a role in virtually all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard. The following figure shows the connections among the notebook's replaceable electronic modules. In addition, the table on page 1-16 lists the roles that the replaceable modules play in each of the notebook's functional subsystems.

Display Assembly

CPU Module

Switchboard PCA

Top Case
(speakers, touch pad, click buttons)

Motherboard PCA
Heatsink Assembly

Mini-PCI PCA

CD-ROM or DVD Drive PCMCIA Cards PCMCIA Sockets (2) SDRAM Modules

Floppy Disk Drive

Hard Disk Drive

CD Player PCA

Keyboard

Battery

Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram

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Table 1-7. Functional Structure
Function Bootup Components Used CPU module Motherboard Floppy disk module Hard disk drive CPU module Motherboard Motherboard SDRAM module Battery Motherboard Switchboard PCA AC adapter Motherboard Display assembly Motherboard Hard disk drive Motherboard Floppy disk module Motherboard Keyboard Motherboard Top case Motherboard Switchboard PCA Headphone PCA Top case Motherboard Switchboard PCA CD player PCA Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard PCMCIA sockets Component Roles Main processor. Primary system circuitry. First source of disk-based startup code. Second source of disk-based startup code. Main processor, numeric data processor, L1 and L2 cache. Primary system circuitry. Video RAM. Changeable RAM (2 slots). Power storage. Power control circuitry, AC adapter socket, lid switch, system-off switch, power supply. Power switch, standby button. AC-to-DC converter. Video controller, display drivers, LVDS processing, display/graphics controller, video RAM. Display output, backlight, power converter for backlight. Hard disk controller. Hard disk mechanism. I/O controller, floppy connector. Floppy disk mechanism. Keyboard controller, keyboard BIOS. Key switches. Keyboard BIOS. Touch pad sensor, click buttons, controller (PS/2 output). Audio controller, audio decoder, speaker amplifier, external microphone jack. Microphone. Earphone amplifier. Speakers. LED circuitry, keyboard controller. Status LEDs. CD/DVD status display. I/O controller, parallel connector. Keyboard controller, PS/2 connector. Bus controller, USB connectors. Docking logic, docking connector. PCMCIA controller. PCMCIA connectors.

Processor Memory Power

Display

Hard disk Floppy drive Keyboard Touch pad Audio

Status

Parallel PS/2 port USB Docking port PCMCIA

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Removal and Replacement
This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the notebook's removable components and assemblies. The items marked by · in the following table are user-replaceable.
Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference

· Battery (page 2-4). Carrier, hard disk drive (page 2-13). Case, bottom (page 2-32). Case, top (page 2-19). Cover, keyboard (page 2-8). · Cover, mini-PCI (page 2-7). · Cover, SDRAM (page 2-7). · Covers, screw (page 2-7). Display assembly (page 2-16). Doors, docking (page 2-36). Doors, PCMCIA (page 2-37). Drive, CD/DVD (page 2-31). Drive, floppy disk (page 2-29).

Drive, hard disk (page 2-12). Heatsink assembly (with fan) (page 2-24). Keyboard (page 2-10). Module, CPU (page 2-26). · Module, SDRAM (page 2-5). PCA, CD player (page 2-21). PCA, headphone (page 2-39). · PCA, mini-PCI (page 2-6). PCA, motherboard (page 2-32). PCA, switchboard (page 2-39). Plate, CPU support (page 2-40). Saddle, hinge set (page 2-22). Socket, PCMCIA (page 2-40).

Caution
Always provide proper grounding when performing repairs. Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge can damage the notebook and its components.

Notes To reassemble a component, perform the removal procedure in reverse order. Any special notes required for reassembly are included at the end of each section. Symbols like this throughout this chapter show approximate full-size screw outlines. You can use these to verify the sizes of screws before you install them. Installing a wrong-size screw can damage the notebook. (The symbol at the left represents an M2.5×5 mm T-head screw.)

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Disassembly Flowchart
The following diagram shows the general "path" you will use in disassembling the notebook to access any particular component.
Start

Battery, AC adapter, SDRAM modules, mini-PCI card

Keyboard cover

Keyboard

Only if not removing motherboard or bottom case

Switchboard PCA (also remove if removing motherboard or bottom case assembly)

Hard disk drive assembly

Display assembly

Top case assembly

CD player PCA

Hinge saddle set

If removing only heatsink assembly or CPU module

· CD-ROM/DVD drive assembly · Floppy disk drive assembly · Headphone PCA

Heatsink assembly (with fan)

CPU module

Motherboard or bottom case

· CPU support plate · Docking doors · PCMCIA doors

Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow

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Table 2-2. Required Equipment

· · · ·

#0 Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized. Small flat-blade screwdriver. 5 mm hexagonal socket screwdriver. Electrostatic device (wristband and pad).

Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques
Screw Thread Size M2.5 (2­11 mm) M2.5 (12­19 mm) M3 Torque (cm-kgf) 3.0 ­ 3.5 2.5 ­ 3.0 3.0 ­ 3.5 Torque (in-lbf) 2.6 ­ 3.0 2.2 ­ 2.6 2.6 ­ 3.0

NOTES

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Removing the Battery
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment

· None.
Removal Procedure

· Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.

Figure 2-2. Removing the Battery Reassembly Notes

· Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment, and lower the back end in until it clicks into place.

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Removing an SDRAM Module
(User-Replaceable)
The notebook has no SDRAM on its motherboard, but has two slots for SDRAM modules.
Table 2-4. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers
Description Module, SDRAM, 128 MB, PC133 SODIMM Module, SDRAM, 256 MB, PC133 SODIMM Part Number 1818-8504 1818-8635 Exchange Part Number

Caution
Provide proper grounding and handle the SDRAM module only by its edges, or you could damage the module through electrostatic discharge. Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws holding the appropriate SDRAM cover (the cover retains the screws), and remove the cover.

Figure 2-3. Removing the SDRAM Covers

3. Press outward to release the latches at the sides of the SDRAM module, so the free edge of the module pops up. 4. Pull the module out of the connector.
Reassembly Notes

· Gently press the SDRAM module into the connector at an angle of about 30°, until it is fully inserted. Then press down on both sides of the module until the latches snap closed.

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Removing the Mini-PCI PCA (selected models)
(User-Replaceable)
Certain notebook models include a mini-PCI PCA that contains either a modem or modem/LAN.
Table 2-5. Mini-PCI PCA Replacement Part Numbers
Description PCA, mini-PCI (modem) Part Number F3377-60950 Exchange Part Number

Caution
Provide proper grounding and handle the PCA only by its edges, or you could damage it through electrostatic discharge. Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Loosen the screw holding the mini-PCI cover (the cover retains the screw), and remove the cover. 3. Press outward to release the latches at the sides of the PCA, so that its free edge pops up. 4. Disconnect the cable (modem models only) or cables (modem/LAN models only) from the PCA. 5. Gently pull the PCA out of its connector.

Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI PCA Reassembly Notes

· Reattach the cable (modem models only) or cables (modem/LAN models only) to the PCA, and tuck them into the compartment. · Gently press the PCA into the connector at an angle of about 30°, until it is fully inserted. Then press down on both sides of the PCA until the latches snap closed. · Make sure the sticky pads are intact and in place on the underside of the PCA.

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Replacing Small Parts
(User-Replaceable)
The user can replace the following small parts.
Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
Part Cover, mini-PCI Covers, SDRAM Covers, screw (on display bezel) Replacement Procedure On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw in the mini-PCI cover (the cover retains the screw) and remove the cover. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws in the SDRAM module covers (the covers retains the screws) and remove the covers. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the cover and pry it loose. To replace, firmly press the adhesive side of the cover into the recess.

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Removing the Keyboard Cover
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver. · Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Close the display, and remove both screws from the backs of the hinge covers.

Screws, M2.5x4mm (2)

Figure 2-5. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws

3. Open the notebook's display so that it lays flat. 4. Use the flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry up the inside edges of the hinge covers until the cover pops loose, then lift the cover off.

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Figure 2-6. Removing the Keyboard Cover Reassembly Notes

· Tuck the display cables into the notch just to the right of the left display hinge. · Hold the cover by the hinge covers, bow the center upwards slightly, and snap it into place. Note that the cover is held in place partly by tabs at the left and center of its bottom edge, and at its upper left and right corners. Make sure these tabs snap back into place when reinstalling the cover.

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Removing the Keyboard
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver. · Small flat-head screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-8). 3. Loosen the four retaining screws along the top of the keyboard (the keyboard retains the screws).

Figure 2-7. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws

4. Raise the top of the keyboard, then lift the keyboard up and out of the notebook. Be careful not to pull on the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the notebook.

Caution
Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if the notebook was running recently.

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5. Lay the keyboard face down on the top case, forward of its normal position, and disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

Keyboard ribbon cable

Figure 2-8. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable Reassembly Notes

· Lay the keyboard face down on the top case forward of its normal position, then reconnect the ribbon cable. · Slip the metal tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into their slots in the top case, then lower the keyboard into place.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Table 2-7. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers
Description Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, Hitachi) Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, Hitachi) Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, IBM DJSA-210) Drive, hard disk (20 GB, 9.5 mm, Hitachi) Drive, hard disk (20 GB, 9.5 mm, IBM [Diablo] ATA100) Drive, hard disk (30 GB, 9.5 mm, Toshiba ATA66) Part Number F1664-60902 F2072-60908 F1660-60912 F2072-60913 F1660-60914 F2332-60903 Exchange Part Number F1664-69002 F2072-69108 F1660-69112 F2072-69113 F1660-69114 F2332-69003

Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: · Keyboard cover (page 2-8). · Keyboard (page 2-10).

Caution
Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if the notebook was running recently.

3. Loosen the four screws attaching the hard drive carrier to the motherboard (the carrier retains the screws). 4. Use the strap on the hard drive to carefully pull the drive off of its connector and out of the notebook.

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Figure 2-9. Removing the Hard Disk Drive

5. Loosen all four screws in the underside of the hard drive carrier (the carrier retains the screws), then slide the drive back and up out of the case.

Pin connector

Figure 2-10. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier

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6. Carefully remove the pin connector from the end of the drive by working alternately at each side, so that the connector slides off evenly without bending the connector pins.
Reassembly Notes

· Carefully put the pin connector back onto the pins on the end of the new hard drive. Work at each end alternately so that the connector slides on evenly without bending the connector pins. · Be careful not to trap the heatsink and keyboard cables beneath the hard drive.

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Recovering and Reinstalling Software
You can use the Recovery CDs to recover an original build or reinstall the HP custom software. To recover a specific application, see "To recover an application" in the Reference Guide. The Recovery CDs provide all HP notebook­specific Windows drivers; these drivers are in the following directories: · On the hard drive, under c:\hp\drivers. · On the Recovery CDs, under \hp\drivers. · On the HP notebook web site at http://www.hp.com/notebooks. This web site contains the latest software drivers.
To recover the factory software installation

The following procedure describes how to recover the notebook's original Windows software and operating system. The process can take 10 to 15 minutes.

Caution
This procedure formats the hard disk drive, which erases all data on the drive. After formatting, you must reinstall any applications. Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is complete.

1. Back up all data from the hard disk. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 3. Insert Recovery CD disk 1 into the notebook's CD/DVD drive. 4. Turn on or restart the computer. 5. When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu. 6. Select the CD/DVD drive as the first boot device, then press Enter. 7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. To create the hibernate partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select not to install the operating system. If the hard disk is partitioned into several drives, you can install the factory software on drive C without affecting other drives. Click Advanced and select to restore only the C partition. 8. When prompted to reboot the computer, press Ctrl+Alt+Del and follow any instructions that appear.

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Removing the Display Assembly
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: · Keyboard cover (page 2-8). · Keyboard (page 2-10). 3. Remove both screws from the switchboard PCA, and carefully lift the PCA off the connector underneath it. (Notice the retaining hook at the right end of the PCA.) Be carefully not to pull on the cable attached to the PCA. 4. Disconnect the cable from the switchboard PCA, and remove the PCA from the notebook. 5. Remove the four flanged screws from the display hinges. This may be easier if you support the display so that it remains approximately flat. 6. Lift the display off of the notebook.

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Screws (flanged) M2.5x8 mm (4)

Screws, M2.5x4 mm (2)

Figure 2-11. Removing the Display Reassembly Notes

· While installing the hinge screws, support the display so that it remains approximately flat. · Before installing the switchboard PCA, make sure the large display cable lies within the notch in the hinge saddle. · When installing a new display assembly, follow the procedure given in "Installing a New Display Assembly" on the following page.

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Installing a New Display Assembly
When installing a new display, you must make sure to set the DIP switches on the motherboard to match the particular display assembly.

Caution
Setting the DIP switches improperly could damage the display assembly.

1. Find the manufacturer of the display: this is shown on a label attached to the display assembly. 2. Find the display's manufacturer and model in the table below, and set the DIP switches on the motherboard as shown.
Table 2-8. Motherboard Video DIP Switch Settings Model
Hitachi 15-in TFT SXGA+ Hitachi 15-in TFT XGA UNIPAC 13.3-in TFT XGA CPT 14.1-in TFT XGA LG 15-in TFT XGA UNIPAC 14.1-in TFT XGA LG 13.3-in TFT XGA LG 14.1-in TFT XGA IBM 15-in TFT SXGA+ IBM 14.1-in TFT XGA

1
ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

2
OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON

3
OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON

4
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF

As an example, the following figure shows the DIP switches set to OFF-ON-ON-ON:

1 2 3 4

O F F
Figure 2-12. Motherboard DIP Switches

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Removing the Top Case
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: · Keyboard cover (page 2-8). · Keyboard (page 2-10). · Display assembly (page 2-16). 3. Remove the eight retaining screws from the bottom case.

Screws, M2.5x8 mm (4)

Screws, M2.5x8 mm (4)

Figure 2-13. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws

4. Disconnect the touch pad cable and speaker cable from the motherboard. 5. Remove the six retaining screws from the top case. 6. Raise the back of the top case, then gradually loosen the case, moving toward the front of the notebook (the right rear corner may require extra care to work free). 7. Carefully lift the top cover forward and off of the notebook. Be careful not to pull on the CD player PCA ribbon cable beneath the case.

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8. Release the CD player PCA cable from the motherboard.
Touch pad cable Screw, M2.5x8 mm (1) Speaker cables Screws, M2.5x4 mm (5)

CD player ribbon cable

Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case Reassembly Notes

· Make sure the touch pad cable and speaker cable connectors are fully inserted squarely in their sockets. · Make sure the tabs along the edges of the case snap shut.

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Removing the CD Player PCA (selected models)
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: · Keyboard cover (page 2-8). · Keyboard (page 2-10). · Display assembly (page 2-16). · Top case (page 2-19). 3. Remove both standoff screws (use a 5-mm socket screwdriver), and lift the PCA out of the top case.

CD player PCA standoff screws, 5 mm (2)

Figure 2-15. Removing the CD Player PCA

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Removing the Hinge Saddle Set
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: · Keyboard cover (page 2-8). · Keyboard (page 2-10). · Display assembly (page 2-16). · Top case (page 2-19). 3. Remove the two retaining screws from the bottom case.
Screws, M2.5x8 mm (2)

Figure 2-16. Removing the Hinge Saddle Retaining Screws

4. Remove the retaining screws from the back of the notebook, just below the display hinges. 5. Remove both retaining screws from the hinge saddle set. 6. Lift the hinge saddle set out of the notebook. You may need to free the hinge saddle from the clip in the bottom case near the LAN/modem ports to remove it.

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Screws, M2.5x8 mm (2)

Screws, M2.5x8 mm (2)

Figure 2-17. Removing the Hinge Saddle Reassembly Notes

· Make sure the posts on the underside of the hinge saddle line up with the hinge support openings in the bottom case, and that the holes in the front ends of the saddle fit over the alignment posts in the bottom case.

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Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan)
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: · Keyboard cover (page 2-8). · Keyboard (page 2-10). · Display assembly (page 2-16). · Top case (page 2-19). · Hinge saddle set (page 2-22). 3. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard. 4. Remove all four retaining screws (their springs are attached to them). 5. Lift the heatsink out of the notebook.

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Heatsink retaining screws (with springs) (4)

Figure 2-18. Removing the Heatsink Assembly Reassembly Notes

· Make sure the fan cable is not pinned under the assembly. · Make sure the thermal pad on the heatsink is not damaged, and replace if necessary.

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Removing the CPU Module
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Table 2-9. CPU Module Replacement Part Numbers
Description Module, CPU (Pentium III-M, 866 MHz Tualatin) Module, CPU (Pentium III, 933 MHz Tualatin) Module, CPU (Pentium III-M, 1.06 GHz Tualatin) Module, CPU (Pentium III, 1.13 GHz Tualatin) Module, CPU (Celeron-T, 800 MHz Tualatin) Module, CPU (Celeron-T, 866 MHz Tualatin) Module, CPU (Celeron-T, 933 MHz Tualatin) Part Number F3950-60901 F3257-60904 F3941-60901 F3257-60906 F3943-60901 F3944-60901 F3946-60901 Exchange Part Number F3950-69101 F3257-69004 F3941-69101 F3257-69006 F3943-69101 F3944-69101 F3946-69101

Required Equipment

· #0 Phillips screwdriver. · Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure

Caution
Be careful not to touch the upper surface of the CPU module. Handle it only by its edges, or you could damage it.

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: · Keyboard cover (page 2-8). · Keyboard (page 2-10). · Display assembly (page 2-16). · Top case (page 2-19). · Hinge saddle set (page 2-22). · Heatsink assembly (page 2-24). 3. Pentium SKUs: Carefully insert the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver in the CPU module lock mechanism, and turn the screwdriver a few degrees counterclockwise until the mechanism clicks into its OPEN position. (The CPU socket moves slightly to the left when this happens.) Grasp the CPU module by its edges, and carefully lift it straight up and off of its socket.

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CPU module

CPU module lock mechanism

Figure 2-19. Removing the CPU Module (Pentium)

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4. Celeron SKUs: Turn the lock