This troubleshooting reference is used for maintaining and
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information on identifying notebook features, components, and
spare parts, troubleshooting notebook problems, and performing
notebook disassembly procedures.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series
First Edition May 2003
Document Part Number: 310030-001
The HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series of personal notebooks
offer advanced modularity, Intel Mobile Pentium-M processors
with 64-bit architecture, industry-leading Accelerated Graphics
Port (AGP) implementation, and extensive multimedia support.
HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Series
Maintenance and Service Guide1–1
Product Description
1.1Models
Notebook models are shown in Tables 1-1 and 1-2.
Table 1 -1
HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Model Naming Conventions
Key
Cnc4000P160X2600C/C51OXXXXXX-XXX
123456789 10
KeyDescriptionOptions
1Brand/Series
designator
2Processor typeP = Intel Pentium-M
3Processor speed160 = 1.6 GHz
4Display type/
size/resolution
5Hard drive size60 = 60 GB
6Optical drive
designator
7Integrated
communication/
wireless device
8RAM51 = 512 MB25 = 256 MB
9Operating system2 = Windows 2000O = Windows XP Pro
10SKU#
C = Compaqnc4000 = nc4000
140 = 1.4 GHz
150 = 1.5 GHz
X = XGA (1024 × 768)2 = 12.x in
40 = 40 GB
N = None
G = Combination
modem and
GB NIC
M = Modem
N = None
130 = 1.3 GHz
30 = 30 GB
d = 802.11a/b/g
c = 802.11b/g
j = 802.11b/g +
Bluetooth
m = 802.11a/b/g +
Bluetooth
N = none
p = Bluetooth
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Product Description
Table 1 -2
HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Models
All HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 models use configuration code LN5Z and
feature:
■ Dual point pointing device (TouchPad and pointing stick)
■ 6-cell, 4.0 wH lithium ion (Li ion) battery pack
■ 3-year warranty on parts and labor
Cnc4000P160X240NG/d51O
French CanadaDG987A ABCUnited StatesDG987A ABA
Cnc4000P160X240NG/d512
French CanadaDG988A ABCUnited StatesDG988A ABA
Cnc4000P150X260NG/m51O
Asia Pacific
France
Italy
Cnc4000P150X240NG/j51O
Belgium
Denmark
Europe
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Cnc4000P150X240NG/j512
Belgium
Denmark
Europe
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
DG994A UUF
DG994A ABF
DG994A ABz
DG991A UUG
DG991A ABY
DG991A ABB
DG991A ABF
DG991A ABD
DG991A AB7
DG991A ABZ
DG992A UUG
DG992A ABY
DG992A ABB
DG992A ABF
DG992A ABD
DG992A AB7
DG992A ABZ
Japan
United States
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden/Finland
Switzerland
United Kingdom
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden/Finland
Switzerland
United Kingdom
DG994A ABE
DG994A ABA
DG991A ABH
DG991A ABN
DG991A AB9
DG991AABE
DG991A AK8
DG991A UUZ
DG991A ABU
DG992A ABH
DG992A ABN
DG992A AB9
DG992AABE
DG992A AK8
DG992A UUZ
DG992A ABU
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Product Description
Table 1 -2
HP Compaq Notebook nc4000 Models
Cnc4000P150X240NG/c25O
(Continued)
Asia Pacific
France
Germany
Italy
Cnc4000P140X240NG/N25O
Asia Pacific
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Czech Republic
Denmark
Europe
France
French Canada
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Israel
Italy
Japan
Japan (English)
Korea
Asia Pacific
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Czech Republic
Denmark
Europe
France
French Canada
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Israel
Italy
Japan
Japan (English)
Korea
Belgium
Denmark
Europe
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Cnc4000P130X230NG/p252
Belgium
Denmark
Europe
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
DG989A UUG
DG989A ABY
DG989A ABB
DG989A ABF
DG989A ABD
DG989A AB7
DG989A ABZ
DG990A UUG
DG990A ABY
DG990A ABB
DG990A ABF
DG990A ABD
DG990A AB7
DG990A ABZ
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden/Finland
Switzerland
United Kingdom
The Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden/Finland
Switzerland
United Kingdom
1.2Features
■ Intel Pentium-M 1.6-, 1.5-, 1.4-, or 1.3-GHz processor with
400-MHz processor side bus and 1024-KB L2 cache, varying
by notebook model
■ 12.1-inch XGA (1024 × 768) TFT display with over 16.7
million colors, varying by notebook model
■ ATI Mobility Radeon graphics with user selectable 32- or
64-MB DDR Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)
■ 60-, 40-, or 30-GB high-capacity hard drive, varying by
notebook model
■ 256-MB high-performance SDRAM, expandable to 1.0 GB
■ Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP Pro, varying by
notebook model
■ Full-size Windows 98 keyboard with Dual Stick (TouchPad
and pointing stick)
DG989A ABH
DG989A ABN
DG989A AB9
DG989AABE
DG989A AK8
DG989A UUZ
DG989A ABU
DG990A ABH
DG990A ABN
DG990A AB9
DG990AABE
DG990A AK8
DG990A UUZ
DG990A ABU
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Product Description
■ 56-Kbps V.92 modem integrated on the system board
■ Integrated Secure Digital (SD) flash media slot
■ Integrated wireless support of 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth
devices
■ Support for one Type I or II PC Card slot with support for
both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards
■ External 65 W AC adapter with power cord
■ 6-cell Li ion battery pack
■ PremierSound 16-bit sound
■ Support for the following drives through the optional
Advanced or Common Port Replicators or the
USB MultiBay cradle:
❏ 1.44-MB diskette drive
❏ 24X Max CD-ROM drive
❏ 8X Max CD-RW drive
❏ 8X Max DVD-ROM drive
❏ 8X Max DVD-CDRW combination drive
■ Connectors for:
❏ One Type II PC Card slot
❏ External monitor
❏ Microphone in
❏ DC power
❏ RJ-11 (modem)
❏ RJ-45 (NIC)
❏ Infrared port
❏ S-video TV-out connector
❏ USB port
❏ Docking connector
❏ Travel battery connector
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Product Description
1.3Clearing a Password
If the notebook you are servicing has an unknown password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3,
“Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly,” for more
information).
2. Remove the real time clock (RTC) battery (refer to
Section 5.16, “RTC Battery”).
3. Wait approximately five minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the notebook.
5. Connect AC power to the notebook. Do not reinsert any
battery packs at this time.
6. Turn on the notebook.
All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.
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1.4Power Management
The notebook comes with power management features that
extend battery operating time and conserve power. The notebook
supports the following power management features:
■ Standby
■ Hibernation
■ Setting customization by the user
■ Hotkeys for setting level of performance
■ Battery calibration
■ Lid switch Standby/resume
■ Power/Standby button
■ Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACP)
compliance
Product Description
Maintenance and Service Guide1–9
Product Description
1.5External Components
The external components on the front and right side of the
notebook are shown in below and described in Table 1-3.
.
Front and Right Side Components
Tabl e 1-3
Front and Right Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1MicrophoneInputs single-channel sound.
2Wireless on/off lightOn: The wireless mini PCI card and/or
Bluetooth are on.
Off: The wireless mini PCI card and
Bluetooth are off.
3Power/Standby lightOn: Power is turned on.
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
4Battery lightOn: A battery pack is charging.
Blinking: A battery pack 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.
5Display release latchOpens the notebook.
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Tabl e 1-3
Front and Right Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
Product Description
(Continued)
6Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the
7Hard drive bayHolds the primary hard drive.
8Exhaust ventEnables airflow to cool internal
CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the
Ä
notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick
clothing can block airflow.
notebook.
components.
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Product Description
The notebook rear panel and left side components are shown
below and described in Table 1-4.
Rear Panel and Left Side Components
Tabl e 1-4
Rear Panel and Left Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Exhaust ventEnables airflow to cool internal
CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the
Ä
notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick
clothing can block airflow.
2S-Video out jackConnects an optional S-Video device, such
3External monitor
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connector
components.
as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead
projector, or video capture card.
Connects an optional external monitor or
overhead projector.
Tabl e 1-4
Rear Panel and Left Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
Product Description
(Continued)
4USB connectors (2)Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant
5DC power connector
RJ-45 jack RJ-11 jack
6RJ-45 network jackConnects a network cable.
7RJ-11 modem jackConnects a modem cable.
8Infrared portLinks another IrDA-compliant device for
9PC Card eject buttonEjects an optional PC Card from the PC
10PC Card slotSupports optional Type I or Type II 32-bit
devices to the notebook using a standard
USB cable.
The right connector also functions as a
self-powered USB connector and allows an
optional External MultiBay to be connected
to the notebook using the External
MultiBay-Powered USB cable.
Connects an AC adapter or an optional
Automobile power adapter/charger, aircraft
power adapter, or DC cable.
wireless communication.
Card slot.
(CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards.
Supports SD Cards and MMCs (multimedia
cards).
speakers, headphones, headset, or
television audio.
13Microphone input jackConnects an optional monaural
14SpeakerProduces system sound.
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microphone.
Product Description
The notebook keyboard components are shown below and
described in Table 1-5.
Keyboard Components
Table 1 -5
Keyboard Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions
2Caps lock keyOn: Caps lock is on.
3F1 through F12
function keys
4Num lock keyOn: Num lock is on and the internal keypad is
5Internal keypadConverts keys to numeric keypad.
6Cursor control
keys
7Applications keyDisplays shortcut menu for items beneath the
8Microsoft Windows
logo key
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when pressed in combination with another key.
Execute frequently used system functions
when pressed in combination with the Fn key.
enabled.
Move the cursor around the screen.
pointer.
Displays the Windows Start menu.
The notebook top components are shown below and described in
Table 1-6.
Top Components
Tabl e 1-6
Top Components
ItemComponentFunction
Product Description
1Display lid switchSecures the display when it is closed.
2Hard drive activity lightOn: The hard drive is being accessed.
3Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on or the embedded
numeric keypad is enabled.
4Quick Launch
buttons (3)
Maintenance and Service Guide1–15
Enable you to access common functions
with a single keystroke.
Product Description
Tabl e 1-6
Top Components
ItemComponentFunction
5Power buttonWhen the notebook is:
■ Off, press and release to turn on the
■ In Standby, press and release to exit
■ In Hibernation, press and release to exit
6Mute buttonMutes system volume.
7Volume buttons (2)Adjust the system volume.
8Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
9Scroll lock lightOn: Scroll lock is on.
(Continued)
notebook.
Standby.
Hibernation. If the system has stopped
responding and Windows shut down
procedures cannot be used, press
and hold for 5 seconds to turn off the
notebook.
10Pointing stickMoves the pointer and selects or activates
11Pointing stick buttonsFunction like the left and right buttons on an
12TouchPadMoves the pointer and selects or activates
13TouchPad buttonsFunction like the left and right buttons on an
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items on the screen.
external mouse.
items on the screen. Can be set to perform
other mouse functions, such as scrolling
and double-clicking.
external mouse.
The external components on the bottom of the notebook are
shown below and described in Table 1-7.
Bottom Components
Table 1 -7
Bottom Components
ItemComponentFunction
Product Description
1Hard drive baySupports the primary hard drive.
2Hard drive retention screwSecures the hard drive to the
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The hard drive is secured to the
notebook by one screw.
notebook.
Product Description
Table 1 -7
Bottom Components
ItemComponentFunction
(Continued)
3Intake ventsEnable airflow to cool internal
Ä
4Travel battery connectorConnects the optional travel
5Docking connectorConnects the notebook to an
6Mini PCI compartmentContains the mini PCI wireless
7Memory expansion
8Battery release latchReleases the primary battery pack
9Battery bayHolds the primary battery pack.
CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the
notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick
clothing can block airflow.
compartment
components.
battery bay. The travel battery
connector has a plastic cover that
must be opened before connecting
the travel battery bay.
optional port replicator.
card.
Contains 1 memory expansion slot
for optional memory expansion
boards.
from the battery bay.
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1.6Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features
of the notebook. Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog,”
to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, “Removal and
Replacement Procedures,” for disassembly steps. The system
board provides the following device connections:
■ Memory expansion board
■ Hard drive
■ Display
■ Keyboard, TouchPad, and pointing stick
■ Audio
■ Intel Mobile Pentium-M processors
■ Fan
■ PC Card
■ Modem, NIC, and wireless devices
The notebook uses an electrical fan for ventilation. The fan is
controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on
automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These
conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system
power consumption, power management/battery conservation
configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications.
Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on
the left side of the notebook.
Product Description
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the notebook, allow at least a 7.6-cm
Ä
(3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides of the notebook.
Maintenance and Service Guide1–19
2
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair
Å
this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed
to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the
complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt
to make repairs at the component level or modifications to any printed
wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any
indication of component replacement or printed wiring board
modification may void any warranty or exchange allowances.
2.1Computer Setup and Diagnostics
Utilities
The notebook features two system management utilities:
■ Computer Setup—A system information and customization
utility that can be used even when your operating system is
not working or will not load. This utility includes settings that
are not available in Windows.
Maintenance and Service Guide2–1
Troubleshooting
■ Diagnostics for Windows—A system information and
diagnostic utility that is used within your Windows operating
system. Use this utility whenever possible to:
❏ Display system information.
❏ Test system components.
❏ Troubleshoot a device configuration problem in
Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or
Windows XP Home.
It is not necessary to configure a device connected to a USB
✎
connector on the notebook or an optional docking base.
Using Computer Setup
Information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from
the File, Security, or Advanced menus:
1. Turn on or restart the notebook. Press
F10 = ROM-Based Setup message is displayed in the lower
left corner of the screen.
F10 while the
❏ To change the language, press F2.
❏ To view navigation information, press F1.
❏ To return to the Computer Setup menu, press esc.
2. Select the File, Security, or Advanced menu.
3. To close Computer Setup and restart the notebook:
❏ Select File > Save Changes and Exit and press enter.
or
❏ Select File > Ignore Changes and Exit and press enter.
4. When you are prompted to confirm your action, press F10.
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Selecting from the File Menu
Table 2 -1
File Menu
SelectTo Do This
Troubleshooting
System Information
■ View identification information about the
notebook, a docking base, and any battery
packs in the system.
■ View specification information about the
processor, memory and cache size, and
system ROM.
Save to FloppySave system configuration settings to a diskette.
Restore from FloppyRestore system configuration settings from a
Restore DefaultsReplace configuration settings in Computer
Ignore Changes and ExitCancel changes entered during the current
Save Changes and ExitSave changes entered during the current
diskette.
Setup with factory default settings. Identification
information is retained.
session, then exit and restart the notebook.
session, then exit and restart the notebook.
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Troubleshooting
Selecting from the Security Menu
Table 2 -2
Security Menu
SelectTo Do This
Setup PasswordEnter, change, or delete a setup password.
Power-on PasswordEnter, change, or delete a power-on password.
DriveLock PasswordsEnable/disable DriveLock; change a DriveLock
Password Options
(Password options can be
selected only when a
power-on password has
been set.)
Device SecurityEnable/disable:
The setup password is called an administrator
password in Computer Security, a program
accessed from the Windows Control Panel.
User or Master password.
DriveLock Settings are accessible only
✎
when you enter Computer Setup by
turning on (not restarting) the notebook.
Enable/disable:
■ QuickLock
■ QuickLock on Standby
■ QuickBlank
To enable QuickLock on Standby or
✎
QuickBlank, you must first enable
QuickLock.
■ Ports or diskette drives*
■ Diskette write*
■ CD-ROM or diskette startup
Settings for a DVD-ROM can be
✎
entered in the CD-ROM field.
System IDsEnter identification numbers for the notebook,
*Not applicable to SuperDisk LS-120 drives.
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a docking base, and all battery packs in the
system.
Selecting from the Advanced Menu
Table 2 -3
Advanced Menu
SelectTo Do This
LanguageChange the Computer Setup language.
Boot OptionsEnable/disable:
■ QuickBoot, which starts the notebook more
quickly by eliminating some startup tests.
(If you suspect a memory failure and want
to test memory automatically during startup,
disable QuickBoot.)
■ MultiBoot, which sets a startup sequence that
can include most bootable devices and media
in the system.
Troubleshooting
Device Options
■ Enable/disable the embedded numeric
keypad at startup.
■ Enable/disable multiple standard pointing
devices at startup. (To set the notebook to
support only a single, usually nonstandard,
pointing device at startup, select Disable.)
■ Enable/disable USB legacy support for a
USB keyboard. (When USB legacy support
is enabled, the keyboard works even when
a Windows operating system is not loaded.)
■ Set an optional external monitor or overhead
projector connected to a video card in a
docking base as the primary device. (When
the notebook display is set as secondary,
the notebook must be shut down before
undocking from a docking base.)
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Troubleshooting
Table 2 -3
Advanced Menu
SelectTo Do This
(Continued)
Device Options
(continued)
■ Change the parallel port mode from
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP, the default
setting) to standard, bidirectional, EPP, or
Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP).
■ Set video-out mode to NTSC (default), PAL,
NTSC-J, or PAL-M.*
■ Enable/disable all settings in the SpeedStep
window. (When Disable is selected, the
notebook runs in Battery Optimized mode.)
■ Specify how the notebook recognizes
multiple identical docking bases that are
identically equipped. Select Disable to
recognize the docking bases as a single
docking base; select Enable to recognize
the docking bases individually, by serial
number.
■ Enable/disable the reporting of the processor
serial number by the processor to the
software.
HDD Self Test OptionsRun a quick comprehensive self test on hard
drives in the system that support the test
features.
*Video modes vary even within regions. However, NTSC is common in North
America; PAL, in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; NTSC-J, in Japan; and
PAL-M, in Brazil. Other South and Central American regions may use NTSC,
PAL, or PAL-M.
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Troubleshooting
2.2Using Diagnostics for Windows
When you access Diagnostics for Windows, a scan of all system
components is displayed on the screen before the diagnostics
window opens.
You can display more or less information from anywhere within
Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Level on the menu bar.
Diagnostics for Windows is designed to test HP components.
If non-HP components are tested, the results might be
inconclusive.
Obtaining, Saving, or Printing
Configuration Information
1. Access Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Diagnostics for Windows.
2. Select Categories, then select a category from the drop-down
list.
❏ To save the information, select File > Save As.
❏ To print the information, select File > Print.
3. To close Diagnostics for Windows, select File > Exit.
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Troubleshooting
Obtaining, Saving, or Printing Diagnostic
Test Information
1. Access Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Diagnostics for Windows.
2. Select the Test tab.
3. In the scroll box, select the category or device you want
to test.
4. Select a test type:
❏ Quick Test—Runs a quick, general test on each device
in a selected category.
❏ Complete Test—Performs maximum testing on each
device in a selected category.
❏ Custom Test—Performs maximum testing on a selected
device.
◆ To run all tests for your selected device, select the
Check All button.
◆ To run only the tests you select, select the Uncheck
All button, then select the checkbox for each test you
want to run.
5. Select a test mode:
❏ Interactive Mode—Provides maximum control over the
testing process. You determine whether the test was
passed or failed and might be prompted to insert or
remove devices.
❏ Unattended Mode—Does not display prompts. If errors
are found, they are displayed when testing is complete.
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Troubleshooting
6. Select the Begin Testing button.
7. Select a tab to view a test report:
❏ Status tab—Summarizes the tests run, passed, and failed
during the current testing session.
❏ Log tab—Lists tests run on the system, the number of
times each test has run, the number of errors found on
each test, and the total run time of each test.
❏ Error tab—Lists all errors found in the notebook with
the corresponding error codes.
8. Select a tab to save the report:
❏ Log tab—Select the Log tab Save button.
❏ Error tab—Select the Error tab Save button.
9. Select a tab to print the report:
❏ Log tab—Select File > Save As, then print the file from
your folder.
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Troubleshooting
2.3Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Tabl e 2-4
Troubleshooting Flowcharts Overview
FlowchartDescription
2.1Initial troubleshooting
2.2No power, part 1
2.3No power, part 2
2.4No power, part 3
2.5No power, part 4
2.6No video, part 1
2.7No video, part 2
2.8Nonfunctioning docking station
2.9No operating system (OS) loading
2.10No OS loading from hard drive, part 1
2.11No OS loading from hard drive, part 2
2.12No OS loading from hard drive, part 3
2.13No OS loading from diskette drive
2.14No OS loading from CD- or DVD-ROM drive
2.15No audio, part 1
2.16No audio, part 2
2.17Nonfunctioning device
2.18Nonfunctioning keyboard
2.19Nonfunctioning pointing device
2.20No network or modem connection
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Flowchart 2.1—Initial Troubleshooting
Begin
troubleshooting.
N
Is there
power?
Y
N
Beeps,
LEDs, or error
messages?
Y
N
Is there video?
(no boot)
Y
N
Is the OS
loading?
Y
N
Is there
sound?
Y
Go to
Section 2.2,
No Power.
Check
LED board,
speaker
connections.
Go to
Section 2.6,
No Video.
Go to
Section 2.9,
No OS Loading.
Go to
Section 2.15,
No Audio.
All drives
working?
Y
Keyboard/
pointing
device
working?
Y
Connecting
to network
or modem?
Y
End
N
N
or Section 2.19,
Pointing Device.
N
Troubleshooting
Go to
Section 2.17,
Nonfunctioning
Device.
Go to
Section 2.18,
Nonfunctioning
Keyboard,
Nonfunctioning
Go to
Section 2.20,
No Network or
Modem.
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Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.2—No Power, Part 1
No power
(power LED
is off).
Remove from
docking station
(if applicable).
N
Power up
on battery
power?
*Reset
power.
Y
N
Power up
on AC
power?
*Reset
power.
Y
Y
Power up
in docking
station?
Done
N
1. Reseat the power cables in the docking
station and at the AC outlet.
2. Ensure the AC power source is active.
3. Ensure that the power strip is working.
YN
Power up
Done
in docking
station?
N
Power up
on battery
power?
Go to
Section 2.3,
No Power,
Part 2.
Y
N
Power up
on AC
power?
Go to
Section 2.4,
No Power,
Part 3.
Y
*NOTES:
1. On some models, there is a separate
reset button.
2. On some models, the notebook can be
reset using the Standby switch and
either the lid switch or the main power
switch.
Go to
Section 2.8,
Nonfunctioning
Docking Station.
2–12Maintenance and Service Guide
Flowchart 2.3—No Power, Part 2
Continued from
Section 2.2,
No Power, Part 1.
Visually check for
debris in battery
socket and clean
if necessary.
Y
Troubleshooting
Power on?
N
Check battery by
recharging,
moving it to
another notebook,
or replacing it.
Power on?
Y
Done
Done
N
Replace
power supply
(if applicable).
N
Go to
Power on?
Section 2.4,
No Power,
Part 3.
Y
Done
Maintenance and Service Guide2–13
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.4—No Power, Part 3
Continued from
Section 2.3,
No Power, Part 2.
Plug directly
into AC outlet.
Y
Power LED
on?
N
Reseat AC adapter
in notebook and
at power source.
Power on?
N
Power outlet
active?
Y
Replace
power cord.
Power on?
Done
Y
Done
N
Internal or
Try different
outlet.
external AC
adapter?
Internal
Section 2.5,
No Power,
External
Replace external
AC adapter.
N
Go to
Power on?
Part 4.
Y
Y
Done
Done
N
2–14Maintenance and Service Guide
Flowchart 2.5—No Power, Part 4
Continued from
Section 2.4,
No Power, Part 3.
Open
notebook.
Troubleshooting
Loose or
damaged
parts?
N
Close
notebook and
retest.
Power on?
Y
Done
Y
Reseat loose
components and
boards and
replace damaged
items.
N
Replace the following items (if applicable).
Check notebook operation after each
replacement:
1. Internal DC-DC converter*
2. Internal AC adapter
3. Processor board*
4. System board*
*NOTE: Replace these items as a set to
prevent shorting out among components.
Maintenance and Service Guide2–15
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.6—No Video, Part 1
No video.
Docking
Station
Stand-alone
or docking
station?
Go to
Section 2.7,
No Video, Part 2.
*NOTE: To change from internal to
external display, use the hotkey
combination.
Stand-alone
Y
Internal or
external
display*?
External
Adjust
brightness.
Internal
Y
Video OK?Done
N
Check for bent
pins on cable.
N
Video OK?
Adjust
brightness.
Video OK?Done
N
A
Press lid
switch to ensure
operation.
Y
Video OK?Done
N
Replace the following one at a time. Test after each replacement.
1. Cable between notebook and notebook display (if applicable)
2. Inverter board (if applicable)
3. Display
4. System board
N
Try
another
display.
Internal and
external
video OK?
Replace
system
board.
YY
Done
2–16Maintenance and Service Guide
Done
Flowchart 2.7—No Video, Part 2
Continued from
Section 2.6,
No Video, Part 1.
Remove
notebook from
docking station,
if connected.
Troubleshooting
Adjust
display
brightness.
N
Video OK?
No Video, Part 1.
Y
Check that notebook is properly
seated in docking station, for
bent pins on cable, and for
monitor connection.
Y
Video OK?
N
Adjust external
monitor display.
Go to “A” in
Section 2.6,
Done
Check brightness
of external
monitor.
Video OK?
N
Try another
external
monitor.
Internal
and external
video OK?
N
Go to Section 2.8,
Nonfunctioning
Docking Station.
Y
Done
Y
Done
Maintenance and Service Guide2–17
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.8—Nonfunctioning Docking Station
(if applicable)
Nonfunctioning
docking station.
Reseat power
cord in docking
station and
power outlet.
Check voltage
setting on
docking station.
Reset monitor
cable connector at
docking station.
Docking
station
operating?
N
Remove
notebook, reseat
all internal parts,
and replace any
damaged items in
docking station.
Reinstall
notebook into
docking station.
Y
Docking
station
operating?
Y
Done
N
Replace the following docking station
components one at a time. Check
notebook operation after each
replacement.
1. Power supply
2. I/O board
3. Backplane board
4. Switch box
5. Docking motor mechanism
Done
2–18Maintenance and Service Guide
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.9—No Operating System (OS) Loading
No OS
loading.*
Reseat power
cord in docking
station and
power outlet.
No OS loading
from hard drive,
go to
Section 2.10.
No OS loading
from diskette
drive, go to
Section 2.13.
No OS loading
from CD- or
DVD-ROM drive,
go to
Section 2.14.
No OS loading
from network,
go to
Section 2.20.
*NOTE: Before beginning troubleshooting,
always check cable connections, cable
ends, and drives for bent or damaged pins.
Maintenance and Service Guide2–19
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.10—No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 1
OS not
loading from
hard drive.
Nonsystem
disk message?
N
Reseat
external
hard drive.
OS loading?
N
Boot
from
CD?
Y
Check the setup
utility for correct
booting order.
Y
Go to
Section 2.11,
No OS Loading
from Hard Drive,
Part 2.
Y
Done
N
N
Go to
Boot
from
diskette?
Y
Section 2.13,
No OS
Loading from
Diskette Drive.
N
Boot
from
hard drive?
Y
Done
Change boot
priority through
the setup utility
and reboot.
Boot
from
hard drive?
N
Go to
Section 2.17,
Nonfunctioning
Device.
Y
2–20Maintenance and Service Guide
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.11—No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 2
Continued from
Section 2.10,
No OS Loading
from Hard Drive,
Part 1.
CD or
diskette in
drive?
Y
Remove
diskette and
reboot.
N
1. Replace hard
drive.
2. Replace system
board.
accessible?
N
Run FDISK.
Reseat
hard drive.
Hard drive
Y
Done
Boot
from
hard drive?
N
Boot
from diskette
drive?
Y
Hard drive
accessible?
Y
Go to
Section 2.12,
No OS Loading
from Hard Drive,
Part 3.
Y
N
N
Done
Go to
Section 2.13,
No OS Loading
from Diskette
Drive.
Done
Hard drive
partitioned?
Y
Hard drive
formatted?
Y
Y
Notebook
booted?
Go to
Section 2.12,
No OS Loading
from Hard Drive,
Part 3.
N
Create partition,
then format hard
drive to bootable
C:\ prompt.
N
Format hard drive
and bring to
a bootable
C:\ prompt.
Load OS using
Restore CD
(if applicable).
N
Maintenance and Service Guide2–21
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.12—No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 3
Continued from
Section 2.11,
No OS Loading
from Hard Drive,
Part 2.
N
System
files on hard
drive?
Y
Install OS
and reboot.
Virus
on hard
drive?
N
Run SCANDISK
and check for
bad sectors.
Can bad
sectors
be fixed?
Y
Fix bad
sectors.
Y
Clean virus.
OS
loading from
hard drive?
Y
Done
N
Y
Diagnostics
on diskette?
Replace
hard drive.
N
N
Replace
hard drive.
Run diagnostics
and follow
recommendations.
N
Boot from
hard drive?
Replace
hard drive.
Y
Done
2–22Maintenance and Service Guide
Troubleshooting
Y
Flowchart 2.13—No OS Loading, Diskette Drive
OS not loading
from
diskette drive.
Nonsystem
disk message?
Boot
from another
device?
Y
Diskette
drive enabled
in the setup
utility?
Y
Y
N
N
Reseat
diskette drive.
Go to
Section 2.17,
Nonfunctioning
Device.
Enable drive
and cold boot
notebook.
OS
loading?
N
Bootable
diskette
in drive?
YN
Check diskette
for system files.
Try different
diskette.
Nonsystem
disk error?
N
Done
N
Install bootable
diskette and
reboot notebook.
Y
1. Replace
diskette drive.
2. Replace system
board.
Y
Y
Is diskette
drive boot
order
correct?
N
Change boot
priority using
the setup utility.
Maintenance and Service Guide2–23
Clear CMOS.
Refer to Section
1.2, “Clearing a
Password,” for
instructions.
Go to
Section 2.17,
Nonfunctioning
Device.
N
OS
loading?
Done
Troubleshooting
Y
N
Flowchart 2.14—No OS Loading, CD- or
DVD-ROM Drive
No OS
loading from
CD- or
DVD-ROM Drive.
Boots from
CD or DVD?
N
Reseat
drive.
N
Y
N
Y
Disc
in drive?
Install
bootable disc.
Done
Boots from
CD or DVD?
Booting
from another
device?
Y
Y
N
Bootable
disc in
drive?
Try another
bootable disc.
Done
Go to
Section 2.17,
Nonfunctioning
Device.
Install bootable
disc and
reboot
notebook.
Y
Clear CMOS.
Booting
order
correct?
N
Correct boot
order using
the setup utility.
2–24Maintenance and Service Guide
Refer to Section
1.2, “Clearing a
Password,” for
instructions.
Go to
Section 2.17,
Nonfunctioning
Device.
Flowchart 2.15—No Audio, Part 1
Y
Turn up audio
No audio.
internally or
externally.
Audio?Done
N
Troubleshooting
Notebook in
docking station
(if applicable)?
N
Go to
Section 2.16,
No Audio, Part 2.
Y
Undock
Replace the following docking station
components one at a time as applicable.
Check audio status after each change.
1. Reseat docking station audio cable.
2. Replace audio cable.
3. Replace speaker.
4. Replace docking station audio board.
5. Replace backplane board.
6. Replace I/O board.
Go to
Section 2.17,
Nonfunctioning
Device.
N
Internal
audio?
Y
Y
Audio?Done
N
Go to
Section 2.16,
No Audio, Part 2.
Maintenance and Service Guide2–25
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.16—No Audio, Part 2
Continued from
Section 2.15,
No Audio, Part 1.
N
Audio
driver in OS
configured?
Reload
audio drivers.
Y
N
Correct
drivers for
application?
Load drivers and
set configuration
in OS.
Y
Connect to
external
speaker.
Replace audio
board and
Audio?
YN
speaker
connections
in notebook
(if applicable).
Audio?Done
1. Replace internal speakers.
2. Replace audio board (if applicable).
3. Replace system board.
YN
2–26Maintenance and Service Guide
Flowchart 2.17—Nonfunctioning Device
Nonfunctioning
device.
Reseat
device.
Unplug the nonfunctioning device from
the notebook and inspect cables and plugs for
bent or broken pins or other damage.
Y
Clear
CMOS.
Any physical
device detected?
N
Troubleshooting
Fix or
replace
broken item.
Reattach device.
Close notebook,
plug in power,
and reboot.
Possible bad
hard drive.
Replace drive.
Go to
Section 2.9,
No OS Loading.
N
Device
boots
properly?
Y
Done
Maintenance and Service Guide2–27
Possible bad NIC.
Replace card.
If integrated NIC,
replace system
board.
Possible bad
diskette drive.
Replace drive.
Device
boots
properly?
Y
Done
N
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.18—Nonfunctioning Keyboard
Keyboard
not operating
properly.
Connect notebook
to good external
keyboard.
N
External
device
works?
Replace
system
board.
Y
Reseat internal
keyboard
connector
(if applicable).
N
OK?
Replace internal
keyboard or
cable.
Y
Y
DoneDone
OK?
N
Replace
system
board.
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Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.19—Nonfunctioning Pointing Device
Pointing device
not operating
properly.
Connect notebook
to good external
pointing device.
N
External
device
works?
Replace
system
board.
Y
Reseat internal
pointing device
connector
(if applicable).
N
OK?
Replace internal
pointing device
or cable.
Y
Y
DoneDone
OK?
N
Replace
system
board.
Maintenance and Service Guide2–29
Troubleshooting
Flowchart 2.20—No Network/Modem Connection
No network
or modem
connection.
N
Y
N
Replace jack
or have jack
activated.
Connect
to nondigital
line.
Reload
drivers and
reconfigure.
Y
OK?
Done
N
Network
or modem
jack active?
Y
Digital
line?
N
NIC/modem
configured
in OS?
Y
Disconnect all
power from
the notebook
and open.
Replace
NIC/modem
(if applicable).
Y
Reseat
NIC/modem
(if applicable).
OK?Done
N
Replace
system
board.
2–30Maintenance and Service Guide
Illustrated Parts Catalog
This chapter provides an illustrated parts breakdown and a
reference for spare part numbers and option part numbers.
3.1Serial Number Location
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the
notebook serial number and model number located on the bottom
of the notebook.
3
Serial Number Location
Maintenance and Service Guide3–1
Illustrated Parts Catalog
3.2Notebook Major Components
Notebook Major Components
3–2Maintenance and Service Guide
Spare Parts: Notebook Major Components
ItemDescription
Illustrated Parts Catalog
Tabl e 3-1
Spare Part
Number
1Display assembly, 12.1-inch TFT XGA with
wireless device antennae
Miscellaneous Plastics Kit, includes:325528-001
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
2g
2h
3LED switch cover325512-001
Left and right display hinge covers
Speaker/microphone
RTC battery
PC Card slot space saver
Modem cable
Mini PCI compartment covers (one with a 2.0×4.0 security screw for
use with the 5-GHz mini PCI wireless LAN board, one with a
Phillips M2.0×4.0 screw for use with other mini PCI wireless
LAN boards)
Memory expansion compartment cover
Hard drive bezel
Not illustrated:
The following sections include some of the considerations that
you should keep in mind during disassembly and assembly
procedures.
As you remove each subassembly from the notebook, place the
✎
subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from the work
area to prevent damage.
Plastic Parts
Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can
damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts.
Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance
instructions.
Cables and Connectors
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage.
Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables
during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector
whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or
tearing cables. Ensure that cables are routed in such a way that
they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or
replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables
tear easily.
CAUTION: When servicing the notebook, ensure that cables are
Ä
placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process.
Improper cable placement can damage the notebook.
4–2Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
4.3Preventing Damage to
Removable Drives
Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled
with care. To prevent damage to the notebook, damage to a
removable drive, or loss of information, observe the following
precautions:
■ Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the
notebook. If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in
Hibernation, turn the notebook on, then shut it down.
■ Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, ensure that
a diskette or disc is not in the drive. Ensure that the optical
drive tray is closed.
■ Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of
static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the
connector.
■ Handle drives on surfaces that have at least one inch of
shock-proof foam.
■ Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
■ After removing a hard drive, CD-ROM drive, or a diskette
drive, place it in a static-proof bag.
■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic
fields, such as monitors or speakers.
■ Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.
■ If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack
mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and
label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”
Maintenance and Service Guide4–3
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
4.4Preventing Electrostatic Damage
Many electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the
degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits
provide some protection, but in many cases the discharge contains
enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry.
Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs.
An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge might not
be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal
cycle. Or the device might function normally for a while, then
degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.
4.5Packaging and Transporting
Precautions
Use the following grounding precautions when packaging and
transporting equipment:
■ To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe
containers, such as tubes, bags, or boxes.
■ Protect all electrostatic-sensitive parts and assemblies with
conductive or approved containers or packaging.
■ Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until the
parts arrive at static-free workstations.
■ Place items on a grounded surface before removing items
from their containers.
■ Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive
component or assembly.
4–4Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
■ Store reusable electrostatic-sensitive parts from assemblies in
protective packaging or nonconductive foam.
■ Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and
roller bushings. Ensure that mechanized equipment used for
moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials
are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not
possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.
4.6Workstation Precautions
Use the following grounding precautions at workstations:
■ Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material
(refer to Table 4-2).
■ Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work
surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment.
■ Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters,
screwdrivers, and vacuums.
■ When using fixtures that must directly contact dissipative
surfaces, only use fixtures made of static-safe materials.
■ Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as
ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
■ Handle electrostatic-sensitive components, parts, and
assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items
only at static-free workstations.
■ Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
■ Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing
connectors or test equipment.
Maintenance and Service Guide4–5
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
4.7Grounding Equipment and
Methods
Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot
strap at a grounded workstation.
■ When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded
system. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of
one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To
provide proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin
at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors,
connect a wrist strap with alligator clips.
■ When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat.
Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps) can be used at standing
workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes
or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use
foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one-megohm
resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective,
the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.
Other grounding equipment recommended for use in preventing
electrostatic damage includes:
■ Antistatic tape
■ Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors
■ Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
■ Nonconductive foam
■ Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of
one-megohm resistance
■ Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to
the ground
■ Field service kits
■ Static awareness labels
■ Material-handling packages
■ Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes
4–6Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
■ Metal tote boxes
■ Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials
Table 4-1 shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage
levels generated by different activities.
Tabl e 4-1
Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels
Relative Humidity
Event10%40%55%
Walking across carpet35,000 V15,000 V7,500 V
Walking across vinyl floor12,000 V 5,000 V3,000 V
Motions of bench worker6,000 V800 V400 V
Removing DIPS from plastic tube2,000 V700 V400 V
Removing DIPS from vinyl tray11,500 V4,000 V2,000 V
Removing DIPS from Styrofoam14,500 V5,000 V3,500 V
Removing bubble pack from PCB26,500 V20,000 V7,000 V
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box21,000 V11,000 V5,000 V
A Product can be degraded by as little as 700 volts.
✎
Table 4-2 lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags
and floor mats.
Table 4 -2
Static-Shielding Materials
MaterialUseVoltage Protection Level
Antistatic plasticBags1,500 V
Carbon-loaded plasticFloor mats7,500 V
Metallized laminateFloor mats5,000 V
Maintenance and Service Guide4–7
5
Removal and Replacement
Procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
Torx and Phillips screws are removed during disassembly. There
are 55 screws, alignment pins, and standoffs, in 13 different sizes,
that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing
the notebook. Make special note of each screw size and location
during removal and replacement.
Refer to Appendix C, “Screw Listing,” for detailed information
on screw sizes, locations, and usage.
Maintenance and Service Guide5–1
Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.1Serial Number
Report the notebook serial number to HP when requesting
information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located
on the bottom of the notebook.
Serial Number Location
5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
Use the chart below to determine the section number to be
referenced when removing notebook components.
Tabl e 5-1
Disassembly Sequence Chart
# of Screws
SectionDescription
5.3Preparing the notebook for disassembly
Battery pack0
Hard Drive1
Hard drive bezel6 screws,
5–2Maintenance and Service Guide
Removed
2 alignment pins
Removal and Replacement Procedures
Tabl e 5-1
Disassembly Sequence Chart
SectionDescription
5.4Notebook feet0
5.5Memory expansion board1 loosened
5.6Mini PCI communications board1 loosened
5.7LED switch cover2
5.8Keyboard1
5.9Fan3
5.10Heat sink and fan2 loosened, 4 removed
5.11Processor0
5.12Display assembly4
5.13Top cover13
5.14Bluetooth wireless device0
5.15TouchPad2
(Continued)
# of Screws
Removed
5.16RTC battery0
5.17Speaker/microphone2
5.18Switch board2
5.19System board5 screws, 2 standoffs
5.20Modem board2
Maintenance and Service Guide5–3
Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.3Preparing the Notebook for
Disassembly
Perform the following steps before disassembling the notebook:
1. Turn off the notebook.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all external devices.
Battery Pack
Spare Part Number Information
Battery pack, 6 cell, 40 wH315338-001
3. Remove the battery pack by following these steps:
a. Turn the notebook bottom side up with the front facing
forward.
b. Slide and hold the battery release latch
rear edge of the battery pack releases from the notebook.
c. Lift the rear edge of the battery pack up and swing it
forward
d. Remove the battery pack.
2.
1 to the left. The
Removing the Battery Pack
Reverse the above procedure to install the battery pack.
5–4Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and Replacement Procedures
Hard Drive
Spare Part Number Information
60 GB
40 GB
30 GB
325524-001
325523-001
325522-001
4. Remove the hard drive by following these steps:
a. Turn the notebook bottom side up with the left side
facing forward.
b. Remove the PM2.5×3.0 screw 1 that secures the
hard drive to the notebook.
c. Separate the hard drive bezel 2.
d. Use the bezel to slide the hard drive forward 3 to unseat
the hard drive connector from the system board.
e. Remove the hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
Reverse the above procedure to install the hard drive.
Maintenance and Service Guide5–5
Removal and Replacement Procedures
5. Remove the hard drive bezel by following these steps:
CAUTION: The hard drive bezel should only be removed if it is
damaged and must be replaced. Unnecessarily removing the hard drive
Ä
bezel can result in damage to the hard drive bezel and hard drive and
loss of information.
The hard drive bezel is included with the hard drive and also in
✎
the Miscellaneous Plastics Kit, spare part number 325528-001.
a. Use a flat-bladed tool to press down on the tabs 1 on the
hard drive lower bezel.
b. Remove the lower bezel 2 from the hard drive
upper bezel.
Removing the Hard Drive Lower Bezel
5–6Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and Replacement Procedures
c. Remove the two Torx T5 M2.5×4.5 screws 1 and the two
PM2.5×3.5 screws 2 that secure the hard drive to the
hard drive frame.
d. Use a 4.0-mm socket to remove the two M2.0×10.0
alignment pins 3 from the back of the hard drive.
e. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive frame 4.
Removing the Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Frame
f.Remove the two PM2.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure the
hard drive upper bezel to the hard drive frame.
g. Remove the upper bezel from the frame 2.
Removing the Hard Drive Upper Bezel
Maintenance and Service Guide5–7
Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.4Notebook Feet
The notebook feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The
notebook feet are included in the Miscellaneous Plastics Kit,
spare part number 325528-001. The notebook feet attach to the
base enclosure as illustrated below.
Replacing the Notebook Feet
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.5Memory Expansion Board
Memory Expansion Boards
Spare Part Number Information
512 MB DDR
256 MB DDR
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Turn the notebook bottom side up with the front facing
forward.
3. Loosen the PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the memory
expansion compartment cover to the notebook.
4. Lift the rear edge of the cover up and swing it forward 2.
5. Remove the cover.
The memory expansion compartment cover is included in the
✎
Miscellaneous Plastics Kit, spare part number 325528-001.
280875-001
280874-001
Removing the Memory Expansion Compartment Cover
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
6. Spread the retaining tabs 1 that secure the memory
expansion board to the socket. The board rises up at a
45-degree angle.
7. Pull the board away from the socket at a 45-degree angle 2.
Removing a Memory Expansion Board
Reverse the above procedure to install a memory expansion
board.
5.6Mini PCI Communications Board
Mini PCI Communications Boards
Spare Part Number Information
802.11a/b/g wireless LAN board
802.11b/g wireless LAN board
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Turn the notebook bottom side up with the front facing
forward.
3. Loosen the PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the mini PCI
compartment cover to the notebook.
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333782-001
333781-001
Removal and Replacement Procedures
The mini PCI compartment cover on notebook models equipped
✎
with a 5-GHz wireless communications device is secured by a
M2.0×4.0 security screw. This screw can only be removed using a
special security driver.
4. Lift the rear edge of the cover up and swing it forward 2.
5. Remove the cover.
The mini PCI compartment cover is included in the
✎
Miscellaneous Plastics Kit, spare part number 325528-001.
Removing the Mini PCI Compartment Cover
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
6. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the mini PCI
communications board. Note that the longer cable 1
connects to the left socket and the shorter cable 2 connects
to the right socket.
7. Spread the retaining tabs 3 that secure the mini PCI
communications board to the socket. The board rises up
at a 45-degree angle.
8. Pull the board away from the socket at a 45-degree angle 4.
Removing a Mini PCI Communications Board
Reverse the above procedure to install a mini PCI
communications board.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.7LED Switch Cover
LED Switch Cover
Spare Part Number Information
LED switch cover325512-001
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Turn the notebook bottom side up with the rear panel facing
forward.
3. Remove the two T8M2.0×8.0 screws that secure the LED
switch cover to the notebook.
Removing the LED Switch Cover Screws
4. Turn the notebook top side up with the front facing forward.
5. Open the notebook as far as it will open.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
6. Press down on the esc key 1 to reveal the notch 2 in the left
side of the LED switch cover.
7. Insert a flat-bladed tool into the notch and lift the left side of
the LED switch cover 3.
8. After the left side of the LED switch cover has disengaged
from the notebook, swing the LED switch cover up and to the
right.
9. Remove the LED switch cover.
Removing the LED Switch Cover
Reverse the above procedure to install the LED switch cover.
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5.8Keyboard
Spare Part Number Information
Asia Pacific
Australia
Brazil
Czech Republic
Denmark
Europe
France
French Canada
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
International
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Remove the LED switch cover (Section 5.7).
3. Close the notebook and turn it bottom side up with the rear
panel facing forward.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
4. Remove the T8M2.0×8.0 screw that secures the keyboard to
the notebook.
Removing the Keyboard Screw
5. Turn the notebook top side up with the front facing forward.
6. Open the notebook as far as it will open.
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7. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard 1.
8. Slide the keyboard toward the display 2 until the notches on
the front edge of the keyboard clear the top cover.
9. Swing the front edge of the keyboard up and back 3 until it
rests on the display.
Releasing the Keyboard
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
10. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector 1 to which
the pointing stick cable is attached and disconnect the
pointing stick cable 2 from the system board.
11. Release the ZIF connector 3 to which the keyboard cable is
attached and disconnect the keyboard cable 4 from the
system board.
Removing the Keyboard
12. Remove the keyboard.
Reverse the above procedure to install the keyboard.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
After the keyboard is removed, the internal memory expansion
socket is accessible. Follow these steps to remove a memory
expansion board from the internal memory expansion socket:
1. Spread the retaining tabs 1 that secure the memory
expansion board to the socket. The board rises up at a
45-degree angle.
2. Pull the board away from the socket at a 45-degree angle 2.
Removing an Internal Memory Expansion Board
Reverse the above procedure to install the internal memory
expansion board.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.9Fan
Fan
Spare Part Number Information
Fan291266-001
The fan is also spared with the heat sink, spare part number
✎
325520-001.
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Remove the LED switch cover (Section 5.7).
3. Remove the keyboard (Section 5.8).
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
4. Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board.
5. Remove the three PM2.0×3.0 screws 2 that secure the fan to
the heat sink.
6. Remove the fan.
CAUTION: When installing the fan in the heat sink, make sure the fan
Ä
cable is not get crimped by the screw next to the cable clip 3. If the
cable is crimped and damaged, the fan will not cool the notebook
internal components, which could result in damage.
Removing the Fan
Reverse the above procedure to install the fan.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.10 Heat Sink
Heat Sink
Spare Part Number Information
Heat sink (includes fan)325520-001
The fan is also spared seperately, using spare part number
✎
291266-001.
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (Section 5.3).
2. Remove the LED switch cover (Section 5.7).
3. Remove the keyboard (Section 5.8).
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
4. Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board.
5. Loosen the two spring-loaded T8 M2.0×10.0 screws 2 that
secure the heat sink to the base enclosure.
6. Fold back the insulator material 3 to expose the heat sink
screws.
7. Remove the four T8 M2.0×4.0 screws 4 that secure the
heat sink to the base enclosure.
Removing the Heat Sink Screws
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
Note that the four T8 M2.0×4.0 heat sink screws should be
✎
removed and installed in the 1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped on
the heat sink.
Heat Sink Screw Removal and Installation Sequence
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8. Lift the front edge of the heat sink until it clears the
base enclosure 1.
9. Slide the heat sink forward at an angle 2 and remove it.
Removing the Heat Sink
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
Each time the heat sink is removed, any thermal grease residue
✎
should be carefully cleaned from the heat sink 1 and processor
surfaces 2, and new thermal grease should be applied to both
surfaces.
Removing the Thermal Grease From the Heat Sink and Processor
Reverse the above procedure to install the heat sink and fan.