This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining
and servicing the tablet PC. It provides comprehensive
information on identifying tablet PC features, components, and
spare parts, troubleshooting tablet PC problems, and performing
tablet PC disassembly procedures.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC
Third Edition November 2004
Second Edition June 2004
First Edition February 2004
Document Part Number: 335572-003
5.9 Optional HP Tablet PC Docking Station . . . . . . . . 5–37
Maintenance and Service Guidev
Contents
6 Specifications
A Connector Pin Assignments
B Power Cord Set Requirements
C Screw Listing
Index
viMaintenance and Service Guide
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Product Description
Depending on model, the HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC offers a
1.1-GHz Intel® Pentium® M or 900-MHz Ultra Low Voltage
Mobile Intel Celeron® processor with 512-KB cache, a 10.4-inch
color TFT XGA display, up to 2 GB of 333-MHz DDR SDRAM,
and NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go 4X AGP graphics with 32 MB of
video DDR SDRAM.
The primary pointing device on the tablet PC is the tablet PC pen.
Handwriting recognition software is available in
Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, the
operating system installed on the tablet PC.
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC
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Product Description
The optional keyboard is slightly smaller than a full-size
notebook keyboard and it provides 101 data entry keys, cursor
control keys, and a pointing stick device.
The optional HP Tablet PC Docking Station (not shown) provides
access to a MultiBay and a variety of connectors.
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC with Optional Keyboard
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Product Description
1.1Models
Tablet PC models are shown in Tables 1-1 through 1-66.
Table 1 -1
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC
Naming Conventions
Key
CTC1100QP100X030NCi25TXXXXXX-XXX
12345678910
KeyDescriptionOptions
1Brand/Series
designator
2Processor typeQP = Intel 1.0-GHz or 1.1-GHz Pentium M
3Processor speed110 = 1.1 GHz
4Display type/
size/resolution
5Hard drive size30 = 30 GB
6Optical drive
designator
C = CompaqTC1100 = Tablet PC
QC = Intel 800-MHz or 900-MHz Celeron
T = configure-to-order
100 = 1.0 GHz
900 = 900 MHz
800 = 800 MHz
X = XGA (1024 × 768)0 = 10.4-inch
40 = 40 GB
60 = 60 GB
80 = 80 GB
C = 24x CD-ROM
N = no optical drive
V = 24x DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
W = 8x DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
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Product Description
Table 1 -1
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC
Naming Conventions
Key
CTC1100QP100X030NCi25TXXXXXX-XXX
12345678910
KeyDescriptionOptions
(Continued)
7Integrated
communication
8RAM25 = 256 MB
9Operating systemT = Microsoft Windows XP Pro Tablet PC
Cb = Combination modem/NIC/802.11b wireless
LAN (Intel)
Cd = Combination modem/NIC/802.11a/b/g
wireless LAN (Intel)
Cf = Combination modem/NIC/802.11b/g
wireless LAN (Intel)/Bluetooth
Ci = combination modem/NIC/802.11b wireless
LAN (Intel)/Bluetooth wireless PAN
Cj = Combination modem/NIC/802.11b/g
wireless LAN (Intel)/Bluetooth wireless PAN
Ck = Combination modem/NIC/802.11b wireless
LAN (Intel)/Bluetooth wireless PAN
Cm = combination modem/NIC/802.11 a/b/g
wireless LAN Japan/Bluetooth wireless PAN
CN = combination modem/NIC
Nk = combination modem/NIC/802.11 a/b/g
wireless LAN/Bluetooth wireless PAN
51 = 512 MB
76 = 768 MB
10 = 1 GB
Edition 2005
® wireless PAN
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Product Description
Table 1-2
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC Models
The following HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC models feature:
■ Intel 1.0-GHz Pentium M processor
■ 512-MB RAM
■ Combination modem/NIC/wireless LAN (Intel)
■ 40-GB hard drive
■ Digital pen and pointing stick keyboard
■ 6-cell, 3.6-Ah lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery pack
■ 32 MB of discrete video memory
■ 3-year warranty on parts and labor
CTC1100QP100X040NCi51T
Asia Pacific
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
China
Denmark
Europe International
France
French Canada
Germany
Italy
Japan
Japan (English)
The following HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC models feature:
■ Intel 900-MHz Celeron processor
■ 256-MB RAM
■ Combination modem/NIC/802.11b/g wireless LAN
■ Bluetooth wireless PAN
■ 40-GB hard drive
■ Digital pen and pointing stick keyboard
■ 6-cell, 3.6-Ah Li-Ion battery pack
■ 32 MB of discrete video memory
■ 3-year warranty on parts and labor
CTC1100QC900X040NCj25T
JapanPQ156PA#ABJ
PQ157PA#ABJ
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Product Description
Table 1-65
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC Models
The following HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC models feature:
■ Intel 900-MHz Celeron processor
■ 256-MB RAM
■ Combination modem/NIC/802.11b wireless LAN
■ Bluetooth wireless PAN
■ 40-GB hard drive
■ Digital pen and pointing stick keyboard
■ 6-cell, 3.6-Ah Li-Ion battery pack
■ 32 MB of discrete video memory
■ 1-year warranty on parts and labor
CTC1100QC900X040NCi25T
Latin AmericaPN323LA#ABMUnited StatesPN323LA#ABA
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Product Description
Table 1-66
HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC Models
The following HP Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC models feature:
■ Intel 900-MHz Celeron processor
■ 256-MB RAM
■ Combination modem/NIC/802.11b wireless LAN
■ Bluetooth wireless PAN
■ 30-GB hard drive
■ Digital pen and pointing stick keyboard
■ 6-cell, 3.6-Ah Li-Ion battery pack
■ 32 MB of discrete video memory
■ 3-year warranty on parts and labor
CTC1100QC900X030NCi25T
EuropePN794UC#ABB United Kingdom
United States
PN794UC#ABU
PN794UC#ABA
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Product Description
1.2Features
■ 1.0-GHz or 1.1-GHz Intel Pentium M processor
– or –
800-MHz or 900-MHz Ultra Low Voltage Mobile Intel
Celeron processor with 512-KB integrated cache, depending
on model
■ NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go 4X AGP graphics controller with
32-MB SDRAM
■ 1.0-GB, 768-MB, 512-MB, or 256-MB high-performance
DDR SDRAM, expandable to 2 GB, depending on model
■ Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
■ 10.4-inch XGA (1024 × 768) TFT display with over
16.7 million colors
■ Keyboard with pointing stick device
■ Integrated communication—one of the following:
❏ Type III Mini PCI 56Kbps, v.90/high-speed 56K modem,
wireless LAN 802.11b, and 10/100 network interface card
(NIC)
❏ Type III Mini PCI 56Kbps, v.90/high-speed 56K modem
and 10/100 network interface card (NIC)
■ Integrated Bluetooth® on select models only
■ One Type III PC Card slot with support for both 32-bit
(CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards
■ One Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card slot
■ External 65 W AC adapter with power cord
■ Six-cell, 11.1 V, 3.6-Ah Li-Ion battery pack
■ 80-, 60-, 40-, or 30-GB high-capacity hard drive, varying by
tablet PC model
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Product Description
■ Support for the following drives through the MultiBay (with
optional External MultiBay or docking station):
❏ 1.44-MB diskette drive
❏ 24X Max CD-ROM drive
❏ 8X Max CD-RW drive
❏ 8X Max DVD-ROM drive
❏ 8X Max DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
❏ 80-, 60-, 40-, or 30-GB hard drive
■ Support for the following connectors on the tablet PC:
❏ RJ-45 (network)
❏ RJ-11 (modem)
❏ Universal Serial Bus
❏ External monitor
❏ AC power
❏ Stereo audio-out (headphone)
❏ Mono microphone
❏ External MultiBay
❏ Keyboard
❏ Docking station
■ Support for the following connectors on the optional
Docking Station:
❏ External MultiBay
❏ RJ-45 (network)
❏ USB
❏ External monitor
❏ AC power
❏ Stereo audio-out (headphone)
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Product Description
1.3Clearing a Password
If the tablet PC has an unknown setup or power-on password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps do not clear
the drivelock password.
1. Remove the battery pack and Mini PCI communications
memory module slot cover. Refer to Section 5.3, “Preparing
the Tablet PC for Disassembly,” for more information.
2. Remove the RTC battery (refer to Section 5.4, “Real Time
Clock Battery”).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the tablet PC.
Do not reinsert the battery pack at this time.
5. Connect AC power to the tablet PC.
6. Turn on the tablet PC.
All setup and power-on passwords have been cleared.
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1.4Power Management
The tablet PC comes with power management features that
extend battery operating time and conserve power. The tablet PC
supports the following power management features:
■ Standby
■ Hibernation
■ User customization of settings
■ Smart battery that provides an accurate battery power gauge
■ Battery calibration
■ Power/standby button
■ Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
compliance
Product Description
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Product Description
1.5 Tablet PC External Components
The external components on the front of the tablet PC are shown
in the following illustration and described in Table 1-47.
Front Components
Table 1-47
Front Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Wireless lightOff: No wireless device is active.
On: Wireless functionality is enabled.
Flashing: Wireless functionality is enabled,
but is not connected to a network or is not
properly configured.
2Battery lightOn: A battery pack is charging.
Flashing: A battery pack that is the only
available power source has reached a
low-battery condition.
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Product Description
Table 1-47
Front Components
ItemComponentFunction
3AC adapter lightOn: AC power is being supplied through the
AC adapter.
(Continued)
4Tablet PC Input Panel
launch button
5Journal launch buttonWhen Windows is running, opens and closes
6Rotate buttonSwitches the image between landscape and
7MicrophoneInputs monaural sound.
When Windows is running, opens the
Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application,
which includes a handwriting pad and an
on-screen keyboard. While using the
on-screen keyboard:
■ To enter the ctrl+alt+delete
press the button on the tablet PC with the
pen tip or a small object such as the end
of a paper clip.
■ To switch the top row of keys between
number keys and function keys, tap Func
on the on-screen keyboard.
the Microsoft Journal application, which
supports handwriting.
portrait orientation.
command,
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Product Description
The external components on the top side of the tablet PC are
shown in the following illustration and described in Table 1-48.
Top Components
Table 1-48
Top Components
ItemComponentFunction
1USB port*Connects an optional USB 2.0 - or - 1.1
compliant device.
2PC Card eject buttonEjects an optional PC Card from the
PC Card slot.
3PC Card slotSupports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit
(CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
*If an optional External MultiBay is connected to the USB port, the External
MultiBay must also be connected to external power. If an External MultiBay is
connected to the External MultiBay connector, it is not necessary to connect the
External MultiBay to external power.
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Table 1-48
Top Components
ItemComponentFunction
Product Description
(Continued)
4Pen holder (shown with
pen 5 inserted)
5PenInteracts with the tablet PC whenever the tip
6Tablet PC tether eyeletUsed with the tether eyelet on the pen,
7SD Card slotSupports an optional SD Card.
8External MultiBay
connector*
9RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable.
10RJ-45 (network) jackConnects an Ethernet network cable.
11LAN connection lights (2) Both lights off: The tablet PC is not
12External monitor portConnects an optional external monitor or
13AC power connectorConnects an AC adapter cable, aircraft
*If an optional External MultiBay is connected to the USB port, the External
MultiBay must also be connected to external power. If an External MultiBay is
connected to the External MultiBay connector, it is not necessary to connect the
External MultiBay to external power.
Secures the pen to the tablet PC.
is within 0.5 inch of or contacts the screen.
enables you to tether the pen to the
tablet PC.
Connects and provides power for an optional
USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 device.
connected to a LAN.
Both lights on: The tablet PC is connected
to a LAN with a 100-Mbps link.
Green light on and yellow light off: The
tablet PC is connected to a LAN with a
10-Mbps link.
Green light flashing: Information is being
transmitted through the LAN.
projector.
power adapter, or automobile power
charger/adapter.
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Product Description
The external components on the left side of the tablet PC are
shown in the following illustration and described in Table 1-49.
Left-Side Components
Table 1-49
Left-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the
tablet PC.
Security solutions are designed to act
Ä
as deterrents These deterrents may
not prevent a product from being
mishandled or stolen.
2Screen protector
slots (2)
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Secure the optional screen protector when it
is attached to the tablet PC.
Product Description
Table 1-49
Left-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
3Air ventAllows airflow to cool internal components.
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(Continued)
WARNING: To avoid potential
discomfort or burns, do not block the
air vents or use the tablet PC on your
lap for extended periods. This tablet
PC is designed to run demanding
applications at full power. As a result
of increased power consumption, it is
normal for the tablet PC to feel warm
or hot when used continuously. The
tablet PC complies with the
user-accessible surface temperature
limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information
Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
4Universal alignment
slots (2)
5Keyboard connectorConnects an optional tablet PC keyboard to
6Alignment key slotAccepts an alignment key to safeguard
Maintenance and Service Guide1–57
Secure the portfolio, the optional screen
protector, or an optional attachment, such as
a tablet PC keyboard, to the tablet PC.
the tablet PC.
attachment procedures. For example,
matching the alignment key on an optional
tablet PC keyboard to the alignment key slot
helps you to correctly orient the tablet PC to
the keyboard as you connect them.
Product Description
The external components on the right side of the tablet PC are
shown in the following illustration and described in Table 1-50.
Right-Side Components
Table 1-50
Right-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Jog dialFunctions like the enter key and the up and
down arrow keys on a standard keyboard.
■ Press inward to enter a command.
■ Rotate upward to scroll upward.
■ Rotate downward to scroll downward.
2esc buttonWhile the tablet PC is
■ Starting up and a flashing pointer is
displayed on the screen, opens the Setup
utility.
■ In Windows, functions like the esc key on
a standard keyboard.
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Table 1-50
Right-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
3Windows security buttonWhen pressed with the pen tip or a small
object such as the end of a paper clip
■ when Windows is open, enters the
ctrl+alt+delete command.
■ when the Setup utility is open, enters the
reset command.
4tab buttonWhen Windows is running, functions like the
tab key on a standard keyboard.
5Q menu buttonWhen Windows is running, opens or closes
the Q Menu.
6E-mail launch buttonWhen Windows is running:
■ Before your Internet or network service is
set up, opens the operating system
Internet connection wizard.
■ After your Internet or network service is
set up, opens your default e-mail
application.
(Continued)
7Power/standby switchWhen the tablet PC is:
■ Off, press to turn on the tablet PC.
■ On, slide and release to initiate standby.
■ In standby, slide and release to resume
from standby.
■ In hibernation, slide and release to restore
from hibernation.
If the system has stopped responding and
Windows shutdown procedures cannot be
used, slide and hold for 4 seconds to turn off
the tablet PC.
8Power/standby lightOn: tablet PC is on.
Flashing: tablet PC is in standby.
Off: tablet PC is off or in hibernation.
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Product Description
The external components on the bottom side of the tablet PC are
shown in the following illustration and described in Table 1-51.
Bottom-side Components
Table 1-51
Rear Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Docking alignment slots (2)Secure the tablet PC to an optional
Tablet PC Docking Station.
2Speakers (2)Produce stereo sound.
3Audio-out (headphone)Connects optional stereo
headphones or powered stereo
speakers.
4Headset jackConnects an optional headset, such
as a mobile telephone headset with
a microphone and a monaural ear
piece.
5Audio-in (microphone)Connects an optional stereo
microphone.
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Product Description
The external components on the rear of the tablet PC are shown in
the following illustration and described in Table 1-52.
Rear Components
Table 1-52
Rear Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Tilt feet (2)While the tablet PC is being used
in portrait orientation on a flat
surface, can elevate the top of the
tablet PC to provide a comfortable
writing and viewing angle.
2Docking restraint latch recessAccepts the docking restraint latch
on an optional docking station to
secure the tablet PC to the
Docking Station.
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Product Description
Table 1-52
Rear Components
ItemComponentFunction
3Product identification labelContains the serial number of the
4Docking connectorConnects the tablet PC to an
5Air ventAllows airflow to cool internal
6Attachment release latchReleases an optional screen
(Continued)
tablet PC and a code describing
the original configuration of the
tablet PC. You will need the serial
number if you contact Customer
Care.
optional docking station.
components.
WARNING: To avoid
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potential discomfort or burns,
do not block the air vents or
use the tablet PC on your lap
for extended periods. This
tablet PC is designed to run
demanding applications at
full power. As a result of
increased power
consumption, it is normal for
the tablet PC to feel warm or
hot when used continuously.
The tablet PC complies with
the user-accessible surface
temperature limits defined by
the International Standard for
Safety of Information
Technology Equipment
(IEC 60950).
protector or tablet PC keyboard
from the universal attachment slots
on the tablet PC.
7Hard drive retention screwSecures the hard drive bay cover to
the tablet PC.
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Product Description
Table 1-52
Rear Components
ItemComponentFunction
8Hard drive bayHolds the system hard drive.
9Hard drive security screws (2)Secure the hard drive in the hard
10Pad feet (2)Stabilize the tablet PC when it is
11Battery bayHolds the battery pack.
12Battery retention screwSecures the battery pack to the
13Battery quick check lights (3)On: Each light represents a
(Continued)
drive bay.
placed on a flat surface.
tablet PC.
percentage of a full charge. For
example, when all three lights are
on, the battery pack is fully
charged.
Flashing: When one light is
flashing, less than 10% of a full
charge remains in the battery pack.
14Battery quick check buttonActivates the battery quick check
lights, which display how much
of a full charge remains in the
battery pack.
15Battery pack release latchReleases the battery pack from the
battery bay.
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Product Description
Table 1-52
Rear Components
ItemComponentFunction
(Continued)
16Memory module and Mini PCI
compartment cover retention
screws
17Memory module and
Mini PCI compartment
Secure the memory and Mini PCI
compartment cover to the
tablet PC.
Contains one memory slot for a
PC133-compliant memory module.
Also holds an optional Mini PCI
board, such as a modem board or a
combination modem and wireless
board.
To prevent an unresponsive
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system and the display of a
warning message, install only
a Mini PCI device authorized
for use by the governmental
agency that regulates
wireless devices in your
country. If you install a device
and then receive a warning
message, remove the device
to retore tablet PC
functionality. Then contact
Customer Care.
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1.6 Keyboard Components
The keyboard top components are shown in the following
illustration and described in Table 1-53.
Keyboard Top Components
Product Description
Table 1-53
Keyboard Top Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Alignment keyEnsures that the tablet PC is attached to the
keyboard in the correct orientation.
2Keyboard hooks (2)Secure the tablet PC to the keyboard.
3Keyboard connectorConnects the keyboard to the keyboard
connector on the tablet PC.
4Tilt adjustmentTilts the tablet PC forward or backward while
it is connected to the keyboard.
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Product Description
Table 1-53
Keyboard Top Components
ItemComponentFunction
5Rotation diskRotates the tablet PC clockwise or
counterclockwise while it is connected to the
keyboard.
(Continued)
6Docking alignment
notches (4)
7Docking connector
pass-through
8Pointing stickMoves the cursor and selects and activates
9Pointing stick buttons (2)Function like the left and right buttons on an
10Keyboard latchSlide to lock the keyboard or to release the
11Caps lock lightWhen this light is on, the caps lock is on.
12Num lock lightWhen this light is on, the numeric keypad is
Help guide the tablet PC and keyboard into
an optional HP Tablet PC Docking Station.
Enables the optional docking station to be
connected to the tablet PC while the
keyboard is attached to the tablet PC.
items on the screen.
external mouse.
keyboard from the tablet PC.
active.
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Product Description
The special keys on the keyboard are shown in the following
illustration and described in Table 1-54.
Keyboard Special Keys
Table 1-54
Keyboard Special Keys
ItemComponentFunction
1Function keysPerform system and application tasks. For
example, in the Windows operating system
and many applications, pressing F1 opens a
Help file. To enter an F11 function, press
F11/F12. To enter an F12 function, press
Fn+F11/F12.
2Fn keyCombines with other keys to perform system
tasks. For example, pressing Fn+num lk turns
on the keypad.
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Product Description
Table 1-54
Keyboard Special Keys
ItemComponentFunction
3Windows logo keyDisplays the Microsoft Windows Start Menu.
(Continued)
4Windows
applications key
5Keypad keysUsed like an external numeric keypad.
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath
the pointer.
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Product Description
The components on the rear and bottom of the optional
keyboard are shown in the following illustration and described in
Table 1-55.
Keyboard Rear and Bottom Components
Table 1-55
Keyboard Rear and Bottom Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Screen protector slotsAttach the screen protector to the keyboard.
2Attachment release
switch
3Universal alignment slots Secure the portfolio or optional screen
4Alignment key slotsAccept alignment keys to ensure proper
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Releases a portfolio or optional screen
protector from the keyboard.
protector to the keyboard.
orientation.
Product Description
1.7 HP Tablet PC Docking Station
Components
The upper and right-side components on the optional
HP Tablet PC Docking Station are shown in the following
illustration and described in Table 1-56.
Docking Station Upper and Right-Side Components
Table 1-56
Docking Station Upper and
Right-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Docking standHolds the tablet PC when it is docked.
2Docking eject pinDisconnects the tablet PC and docking stand
docking connectors when the release handle
is pulled.
3Release handleEjects the tablet PC from the docking stand.
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Product Description
Table 1-56
Docking Station Upper and
Right-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
4Docking connectorConnects to the tablet PC.
5Docking restraint latchSecures the tablet PC to the docking stand.
(Continued)
6Docking alignment
brackets (2)
7Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the
8MultiBay release leverEjects a MultiBay device from the bay.
9External MultiBay
connector
Fit into the tablet PC docking alignment
slots to align the tablet PC in the docking
stand.
tablet PC.
The purpose of security solutions is
Ä
to act as a deterrent. These solutions
do not prevent the product from being
mishandled or stolen.
Connects optional USB devices.
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Product Description
The front and left-side components on the optional docking
station are shown in the following illustration and described in
Table 1-57.
Docking Station Front and Left-Side Components
Table 1-57
Docking Station Front and Left-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Pivot armTilts the docking stand forward and
backward to enable different viewing angles
and different docking modes.
2MultiBaySupports a diskette drive, CD-ROM or
CD-RW drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, or second hard
drive.
3RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
4External monitor portConnects an optional external monitor or
overhead projector.
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Product Description
Table 1-57
Docking Station Front and Left-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
5Audio-in jackConnects the stereo audio function of
optional audio devices such as CD-ROM
players.
(Continued)
6Audio-out (headphone)
jack
7USB ports (3)Connect optional USB devices.
8AC power connectorConnects an AC adapter cable, aircraft
Connects optional stereo headphones or
powered stereo speakers and connects the
audio function of an audio/video device such
as a television or VCR.
power adapter, or automobile power
charger/adapter.
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Product Description
1.8Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features
of the tablet PC. Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog‚"
to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, “Removal and
Replacement Procedures," for disassembly instructions.
The system board provides the following device connections:
■ Memory module
■ Hard drive
■ Display
■ Optional keyboard and pointing stick
■ Audio
■ Intel Pentium M or Celeron processor
■ Fan
■ PC Card
■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory card (not SD I/O)
■ External MultiBay
■ Modem or modem/NIC
CAUTION: To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow
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a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or
thick rugs, to block airflow.
The tablet PC uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is
controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to operate
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.
Cooling air is taken in through the air vent located on the rear of
the tablet PC. Exhaust air is expelled through the air vent located
on the left side of the tablet PC.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair
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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 to make 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.
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2.1Setup and Diagnostics Utilities
Selecting Setup or HP Diagnostics
The tablet PC features 2 HP system management utilities:
■ 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.
■ HP Diagnostics—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 Tablet PC Edition.
It is not necessary to configure a device connected to a USB
✎
port on the tablet PC or to an optional docking station.
Using Setup
Information and settings in Setup are accessed from the File,
Security, or Advanced menus:
1. Turn on or restart the tablet PC. Press
F10 = ROM Based Setup message displays in the lower-left
corner of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press F2.
❏
To view navigation information, press F1.
To return to the Setup menu, press esc.
❏
2. Select the File, Security, or Advanced menu.
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F10 while the
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3. To close Setup and restart the tablet PC:
❏ 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.
Selecting from the File Menu
Table 2 -1
File Menu
SelectTo Do This
System Information■ View identification information about the
tablet PC, a docking station, 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
diskette.
Restore DefaultsReplace configuration settings in Setup with
factory default settings. Identification information
is retained.
Ignore Changes and ExitCancel changes entered during the current
session, and then exit and restart the tablet PC.
Save Changes and ExitSave changes entered during the current session,
and then exit and restart the tablet PC.
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Selecting from the Security Menu
Table 2 -2
Security Menu
SelectTo Do This
Setup PasswordEnter, change, or delete a setup password.
(The setup password is called an administrator
password in HP Computer Security, a program
accessed from the Windows Control Panel.)
Power-on PasswordEnter, change, or delete a power-on password.
DriveLock PasswordEnable/disable DriveLock; change a DriveLock
User or Master password.
DriveLock Settings are accessible only
✎
when you enter Setup by turning on
(not restarting) the tablet PC.
Password OptionsEnable/disable:
■ QuickLock
■ QuickLock on Suspend
■ QuickBlank
To enable QuickLock on Suspend or
✎
QuickBlank, you must first enable
QuickLock.
Password options can be selected only
✎
when a power-on password has been set.
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Security Menu
SelectTo Do This
Device SecurityEnable/disable:
■ Ports or diskette drives*
■ Diskette write*
■ CD-ROM or diskette startup
✎
System IDsEnter identification numbers for the tablet PC,
a docking station, and all battery packs in the
system.
*Not applicable to SuperDisk LS-120 drives.
(Continued)
Settings for a DVD-ROM can be entered in
the CD-ROM field.
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Selecting from the Advanced Menu
Table 2 -3
Advanced Menu
SelectTo Do This
Language (or press F2)Change the Setup language.
Boot OptionsEnable/disable:
■ QuickBoot, which starts the tablet PC 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.
Device Options■ Enable/disable the embedded numeric keypad
at startup.
■ Enable/disable multiple standard pointing
devices at startup. To set the tablet PC 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 station as the primary device. When
the tablet PC display is set as secondary, the
tablet PC must be shut down before undocking
from a docking station.
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Table 2 -3
Troubleshooting
Advanced Menu
SelectTo Do This
Device Options
HDD Self-Test OptionsRun a quick comprehensive self-test on hard
*Video modes can vary within regions. However, NTSC is commonly used 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
NT S C, PA L , o r PA L -M.
(continued)
■ Change the parallel port mode from
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port [default]) to
standard, bidirectional, EPP or ECP
(Enhanced Capabilities Port).
■ 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
tablet PC runs in Battery Optimized mode.
■ Specify how the tablet PC recognizes multiple
identical docking stations that are identically
equipped. Select Disable to recognize the
docking stations as a single docking station;
select Enable to recognize the docking stations
individually, by serial number.
■ Enable/disable the reporting of the processor
serial number by the processor to the software.
drives in the system that support the test features.
(Continued)
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2.2Using HP Diagnostics
for Windows
When you access HP Diagnostics for Windows, a scan of all
system components is displayed on the screen before the
HP Diagnostics window opens.
You can display more or less information from anywhere within
HP Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Level on the menu bar.
HP Diagnostics for Windows is designed to test HP components.
If third-party components are tested, the results may be
inconclusive.
Obtaining, Saving, or Printing
Configuration Information
1. Access HP Diagnostics by selecting Start > Control Panel >
Diagnostics for Windows.
2. Select Categories, and 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 HP Diagnostics for Windows, select File > Exit.
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Obtaining, Saving or Printing Diagnostic
Test Information
1. Access HP Diagnostics by selecting Start > 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
Check All.
◆ To run only the tests you select, select Uncheck All,
and then select the check box 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. You may 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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6. Select Begin Testing.
7. Select a tab to view a test report:
❏ Status tab—Summarizes the tests run, passed, and failed
❏ Log tab—Lists tests run on the system, the number of
❏ Error tab—Lists all errors found in the tablet PC, along
8. Select a tab to save the report:
❏ Log tab—Select Log tab Save.
❏ Error tab—Select Error tab Save.
9. Select a tab to print the report:
Log tab—Select File > Save As, and then print the file from
your folder.
during the current testing session.
times each test has run, the number of errors found on
each test, and the total run time of each test.
with their error codes.
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Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Tabl e 2-4
Troubleshooting Flowcharts Overview
FlowchartDescription
2.1“Flowchart 2.1—Initial Troubleshooting.”
2.2“Flowchart 2.2—No Power, Part 1.”
2.3“Flowchart 2.3—No Power, Part 2.”
2.4“Flowchart 2.4—No Power, Part 3.”
2.5“Flowchart 2.5—No Power, Part 4.”
2.6“Flowchart 2.6—No Video, Part 1.”
2.7“Flowchart 2.7—No Video, Part 2.”
2.8“Flowchart 2.8—Nonfunctioning Docking Station (if applicable).”
2.9“Flowchart 2.9—No Operating System (OS) Loading.”
2.10“Flowchart 2.10—No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 1.”
2.11“Flowchart 2.11—No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 2.”
2.12“Flowchart 2.12—No OS Loading from Hard Drive, Part 3.”
2.13“Flowchart 2.13—No OS Loading from Diskette Drive.”
2.14“Flowchart 2.14—No OS Loading from CD-ROM or DVD-ROM