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Product Information
The HP Omnibook 500 provides outstanding performance and expandability, in a conveniently
portable form. Its high-performance components (including the multimedia expansion base) enable it
to perform as a desktop computer or as a portable multimedia presentation tool.
Table 1-1. Omnibook 500 Series Models
Omnibook
Product *
F2157x
F2158x
F2159x
F2160x
F2161x
F2162x
F2163x
F2164x
F2165x
F2166x
F2167x
F2168x
F3476x
F3477x
F3478x
F3479x
F3480x
F3481x
F3482x
F3483x
F3484x
F3485x
F3486x
F3487x
F3488x
This table lists only base product configurations—custom confi gurations are not included.
*For the products listed:
“x” suffix means
** Intel Mobile Pentium III with SpeedStep Technology or Intel Mobile Celeron processor.
Pentium III 700 MHz12.1" TFT XGA20 GBFDD128 MBNone
Pentium III 700 MHz12.1" TFT XGA20 GBFDD128 MBModem/LAN
Pentium III 700 MHz12.1" TFT XGA20 GBFDD128 MBModem/LAN/
Pentium III 700 MHz12.1" TFT XGA20 GBExpansion base,
Pentium III 700 MHz12.1" TFT XGA20 GBExpansion base,
Pentium III 750 MHz12.1" TFT XGA30 GBFDD256 MBNone
Pentium III 750 MHz12.1" TFT XGA30 GBFDD256 MBModem/LAN
Pentium III 750 MHz12.1" TFT XGA30 GBFDD256 MBModem/LAN/
Pentium III 750 MHz12.1" TFT XGA30 GBExpansion base,
Pentium III 750 MHz12.1" TFT XGA30 GBExpansion base,
“W”, “WT”, “WG”, or “WU” for Windows 98 installed, or
“K”, “KT”, “KG”, or “KU” for Windows 2000 installed (marketing disti nction only).
DrivesStandard
SDRAM
64 MBModem
FDD, CD-ROM
64 MBModem
FDD, CD-ROM
128 MBModem/LAN
FDD, CD-ROM
128 MBModem/LAN
FDD, CD-ROM
64 MBModem/ LA N
FDD, CD-ROM
128 MBModem/LAN
FDD, CD-ROM
128 MBModem/LAN/
FDD, CD-ROM
256 MBModem/LAN
FDD, CD-ROM
256 MBModem/LAN/
FDD, CD-ROM
Communication
802.11 wireless
802.11 wireless
802.11 wireless
802.11 wireless
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Table 1-2. Product Comparisons
Omnibook 500Omnibook 6000Omnibook 900B
Processor*
Memory
Display
Video
Operating System
HP Toptools
Power Management
Power States
* Intel Mobile Pentium or Mobile Celeron Processor. Dual-speed processors use Intel SpeedStep Technology.
Celeron (500 or 600 MHz) or
Pentium III (600 to 750 MHz).
64, 128, or 256 MB SDRAM in
system slot. Expandable to
512 MB.
12.1-inch TFT XGA display.15.0- or 14.1-inch TFT XGA
AGP graphics interface.
4 or 8 MB video RAM with 32or 64-bit graphics interface
and 64-bit graphics controller.
3D and OpenGL graphics
support.
Up to 16M colors (XGA).
Zoomed Video enabled.
Windows 98 or Windows 2000
preinstalled.
HP Toptools 5.0.HP Toptools 4.5 to 5.0.HP Toptools 3.0 to 5.0.
APM 1.2.
ACPI compliant.
On, Standby, Hibernate, Off.On, Display-off, Standby,
Celeron (550 to 650 MHz) or
Pentium III (600 to 850 MHz).
64 or 128 MB SDRAM in
system slot. Expandable to
512 MB.
or 15.0-inch TFT SXGA+
display.
AGP graphics interface.
4 or 8 MB video RAM with 32or 64-bit graphics interface
and 64-bit graphics controller.
3D and OpenGL graphics
support.
Up to 16M colors (XGA).
Zoomed Video enabled.
Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows 2000 preinstalled.
APM 1.2.
ACPI compliant.
Hibernate, Off.
Pentium III (450, 500, 600, or
650 MHz).
64 MB SDRAM on
motherboard. Expandable to
160 or 320 MB.
13.3-inch TFT XGA or 12.1inch TFT SVGA display.
AGP graphics interface.
4 MB video RAM with 32-bit
graphics interface and 64-bit
graphics controller.
3D and OpenGL graphics
support.
Up to 16M colors (XGA).
Zoomed Video enabled.
Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT, or Windows
2000 preinstalled.
APM 1.2.
ACPI compliant.
On, Display-off, Standby,
Hibernate, Off.
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Features
The following three illustrations show the computer’s main external features. For an exploded view of
the computer, see page 4-2.
Figure 1-1. Omnibook — Front View
1. Wireless on-off button and indicator light
(on certain models).
2. Left and right One-Touch buttons (programmable).
3. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation.
4. Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock,
Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock.
5. Power slide button. Turns the computer on and
off.
6. Pointing stick (pointing device).
7. Scroll button.
8. Left and right click buttons.
9. Main status lights: power mode, hard disk activity,
main battery charge.
10. Hard disk drive.
11. Audio-off button and audio-off light.
12. Volume control.
13. Audio jacks: audio out (headphones), external
microphone.
14. PC Card slot.
15. PC Card eject button.
16. Built-in microphone.
17. Latch for opening the computer.
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Figure 1-2. Omnibook — Back View
18. Universal serial bus ports (USB).
19. Infrared port (on certain models).
20. External monitor port.
21. Modem port (on certain models).
22. LAN port (on certain models).
23. AC adapter jack.
24. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
25. System-off switch.
Figure 1-3. Omnibook — Bottom View
26. Hard disk drive retaining screw.
27. SDRAM cover.
28. Docking port.
29. Main battery.
30. Main battery latch.
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The following two illustrations show the main external features of the expansion base.
Figure 1-4. Expansion Base — Front View
1. Docking connector.
2. Status panel.
3. Status panel button.
4. Speaker (one on each side).
5. Left plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM
or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery,
or other plug-in module.
6. CD status light.
7. CD player power button.
8. CD player controls: previous track, play/pause,
stop, next track, volume.
9. Right plug-in module bay. Used with CD player
controls.
10. Module eject latch (one on each side).
11. Undock switch.
12. Audio jacks: audio out (headphones), external
microphone, audio line in.
13. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
14. Emergency undock latch.
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Figure 1-5. Expansion Base — Back View
15. Universal serial bus ports (USB).
16. S-video (TV out) port.
17. Serial port (COM1).
18. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel
printer or other parallel device.
19. External monitor port.
20. PS/2 mouse port.
21. PS/2 keyboard port.
22. LAN port (works only if the computer has a built-in
LAN port).
23. AC adapter jack.
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Operation
This section gives an overview of the operation of the computer and expansion base.
Turning the Computer On and Off
You can start and stop the computer using its blue sleep button. However, at times you may want to
use other methods to start or stop the computer, depending on power considerations, types of active
connections, and start-up time.
Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes
Power modeTo enter this modeTo turn on again
On mode
Power mode status light is green.
Standby mode
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display and other components.
Maintains current session in SDRAM.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is amber.
Hibernate mode
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session to disk, then shuts down.
Restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
Shut down (off)
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,
and restores network connections.
Power mode status light is off.
Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down
(recommended)
–or–
slide the power button.
Press the blue
sleep button to
display your current
session.
Press the blue
sleep button to
restart and restore
your previous
session.
Press the blue
sleep button to
restart with a new
session.
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Checking the Status of the Computer
The main status lights on the front of the computer report the computer’s power mode and hard drive
activity, and the status of the main battery.
Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (front of computer)
The keyboard status lights indicate the status of the keyboard locks.
Meaning
Power mode
On: the computer is on (even if the display is off).
Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode. (Steady amber light on some models.)
Off: computer is off or in Hibernate mode.
Hard disk drive activity
Blue: the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.
Main battery charge status
Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
Blinking. the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.
(Steady red light on some models.)
Off: the AC adapter is not connected.
Table 1-5. Keyboard Status Lights
Meaning
Caps Lock
Caps Lock is active.
Num Lock
Num Lock is active (Fn+F9). (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the
embedded keypad.)
Keypad Lock
The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the
numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active.
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock is active (Fn+F10).
Battery Status
Every main battery and secondary battery plug-in module has five lights on its back (connector) side
that indicate its charge level. To view these lights, press the pad next to them. The number of lights
that turn on indicates the battery’s charge.
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Using Fn Hot Keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a
various system controls. To use a hot key, press
and hold
hot key
Fn, press the appropriate second key, then
—a shortcut key sequence—for
release both keys.
External PS/2 keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and hold left
CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
External USB keyboards do not support Fn hot keys.
Table 1-6. Fn Hot Keys
Hot KeyEffect
Fn+F1Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on
both.
Fn+F7Audio mute.
Fn+F8Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num
Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active (as
marked on an external keyboard).
Fn+F9Toggles Num Lock on and off.
Fn+F10Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+F11Pause.
Fn+F12Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn+HOMEPrints screen.
Fn+UP ARROW*Increases sound volume.
Fn+DOWN ARROW*Decreases sound volume.
* Only if marked on the ARROW keys.
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Resetting the Omnibook
Occasionally, Windows or the computer may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the computer
off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed:
If possible, shut down Windows: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down. Press the blue
•
sleep button to restart.
Slide and hold the power button for four seconds, until the display shuts down, then press the blue
•
sleep button to restart.
Use a straightened paper clip to press the system-off switch on the left side of the computer. Press
•
the blue sleep button to restart.
Undock the computer if docked, unplug the AC adapter, remove the main battery, then insert a
•
straightened paper clip into the computer’s system-off switch. Press the blue sleep button to
restart.
Figure 1-6. Resetting the Computer
Resetting an Expansion Base
To reset an expansion base—and the computer, if docked (see the following page)—insert a
straightened paper clip into the reset hole on the bottom of the expansion base. You can also reset the
expansion base by undocking the computer and removing all AC and battery power from the base.
Note
To boot from a CD-ROM or DVD drive in the expansion base, insert a bootable CD (such as the
Recovery CD
during reboot, then select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as the temporary boot device.
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) into the drive, then restart the computer. Press ESC when the HP logo appears
Docking and Undocking the Computer
You can dock or undock the computer in any power state: on, off, Standby mode, or Hibernate mode.
Make sure, however, that the computer is not entering or resuming from Standby or Hibernate mode
when you dock or undock, or the computer could lock up.
Docking the Computer
By default, the computer automatically turns on when you dock it. If you have trouble inserting the
computer or the docking latches stick, use the emergency undock latch.
1.
Optional:
Insert the back of the computer into the expansion base, then lower the front end into the base and
2.
press down firmly until it clicks into place.
plug the AC adapter into the expansion base.
Figure 1-7. Docking the Computer
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Undocking the Computer
Press the undock switch. (You can use the undock switch when the computer is on, off, or in
1.
Standby or Hibernate mode.)
–or–
Click Start, Eject PC.
Figure 1-8. Undocking the Computer
You may need to wait 10 seconds or more for the computer to undock—the computer may not
respond while it is updating its configuration.
If the computer will not undock using the undock switch or Start menu, use the emergency
2.
undock latch: slide the button down, then move the entire latch forward.
Figure 1-9. Manually Undocking the Computer
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Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
When needed, you can connect the floppy disk drive to one of the computer’s USB ports.
Connect the USB floppy drive cable directly to the floppy drive and to the USB port.
•
You cannot use the USB floppy cable to connect to any other type of drive module, such as a
CD-ROM or DVD drive. The USB cable is for floppy drives only.
Figure 1-10. Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
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Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the computer and its accessories. These are subject to
change: for the latest versions, see the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).
Table 1-7. Omnibook 500 Series Specifications
Physical AttributesComputer:
Size: 278 × 222 × 25 mm (10.9 × 8.7 × 1.0 in).
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.4 lb) minimum, depending on model.
Magnesium casing with rubberized grip surfaces.
Computer docked in expansion base:
Size: 298 × 257 × 45 mm (11.7 × 10.1 × 1.8 in).
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.4 lb) minimum, depending on model.
Processor and
Bus Architecture
Graphics
Power
Mass StorageComputer:
SDRAM
600- to 750-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with Speed Step technology with
256-KB four-way set-associative L2 cache.
–or–
500- to 600-MHz Intel Celeron processor with 128-KB four-way set-associative L2
cache.
12.1-inch XGA active-matrix (TFT) display (1024 × 768 × 16M colors).
Zoomed Video support for PC Card slot.
3D and OpenGL graphics support.
Celeron models:
ATI Mobility M graphics accelerator with 4-MB display RAM, 2x AGP graphics
capability.
Pentium III models:
ATI Mobility M1 graphics accelerator with 8-MB display RAM, 2x AGP graphics
capability.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (11.1 or 14.8 Vdc) with LED charge-level gauge.
Battery life (single battery): over 4 hours typical (varies with model and usage).
Fast battery recharge: approximately 2 hours.
Low-battery warning.
Suspend/resume capability.
Universal AC adapter: 100–240 Vac (50/60 Hz) input, 19 Vdc output, 60–65 W.
Optional secondary battery available for expansion base module bays.
7.5- to 30-GB removable hard disk drive.
1.44-MB floppy drive module.
Expansion base:
Two bays for plug-in drive modules.
Optional drive modules available.
Two slots for SDRAM expansion (SODIMM, PC100 or higher) up to 512 MB.
64-, 128-, or 256-MB SDRAM installed in system SDRAM slot under keyboard.
100-MHz SDRAM bus.
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Audio SystemComputer:
Built-in speaker.
3D-enhanced PCI bus audio with Zoomed Video support.
Built-in microphone.
Separate audio-off button with indicator light.
Headphone-out and microphone-in.
Expansion base:
CD player (can play with or without computer docked).
Stereo sound via three built-in speakers.
Analog pass-through from the computer.
Headphone-out, microphone-in, and audio line-in.
Keyboard and
Pointing Device
LAN (3Com)
Modem (3Com,
US Robotics)
802.11 Wireless LAN
Input/OutputComputer:
ExpandabilityComputer:
84/85/87-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation.
Embedded numeric keypad.
12 function (Fn) keys.
Two user-programmable One-Touch buttons.
Pointing stick (TrackPoint technology licensed from IBM).
Left and right click buttons, center scroll button.
Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) support.
Supports wake-on-LAN, fast IP, DMI, dRMON.
MBA (Managed Boot Agent) support for PXE/BINL, BOOTP, NCP/IPX, DHCP.
Data speed: 56 Kbps (V.90) maximum.
Fax speed: 14.4 Kbps, Class 1 and 2.
Modulation: V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.23, V.32, V.32bis, V.34, V.90, X2, Bell 103,
Bell 212A.
Synchronous transfer: V.80.
Compression: V.42bis, MNP5.
Error correction: V.42, MNP2-4.
Fax: Group 3 fax, Class 1. V.17, V.27ter, V.29, V.21 channel 2.
Local modem adapter provided for non-U.S. regions.
Radio: IEEE 802.11b compliant, ISM frequency band, Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum.
Operating frequency: within 2.4–2.497 GHz, depending on country (US, Canada,
ETSI, Japan).
Channels: up to 13 channels (22 MHz bandwidth) that can overlap and are
dependent upon the country configuration.
Data rate: 1, 2, 5.5, or 11 Mbps.
RF output: 15 dBm typical (approx. 30 mW), 16 dBm max (approx. 40 mW).
Sensitivity: –84 dBm.
Range: up to 100 m (300 ft) or more, depending on environment and conditions.
On-off button with power indicator.
USB interface.
Two universal serial bus (USB) ports.
15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. (Resolution up to 1600 × 1200 × 64K or
16M colors. Refresh rate of 60 to 100 Hz, depending on resolution and color depth.
Dual display.)
4-Mbps IrDA-compliant infrared port.
Expansion base:
Two universal serial bus (USB) ports.
9-pin, 115,200-bps serial (16550 UART).
25-pin bi-directional ECP/EPP parallel.
15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. (Resolution up to 1600 × 1200 × 64K or
16M colors. Refresh rate of 60 to 100 Hz, depending on resolution and color depth.
Dual display.)
S-video (TV out).
PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
One Type II 16-/32-bit PC Card slot (3.3 V and 5 V support).
CardBus enabled, Zoomed Video support.
Expansion base:
Two plug-in module bays for accessory modules.
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Security Features
Environmental Limits
Major ICsComputer:
User and administrator passwords.
System, hard drive, and docking passwords.
PC identification displayed at boot.
DMI-accessible electronic serial number.
Kensington MicroSaver lock slot.
Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F).
Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH, 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F).
Operating altitude: up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at 25 °C (77 °F).
Storage temperature: –20 to 50 °C (–4 to 122 °F).
CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium III or Celeron processor.
South Bridge: PIIX4M.
Display controller: ATI Mobility M or M1.
Audio controller: ESS Maestro-3E and ESS ES1921.
CardBus controller: TI PCI 1410.
Keyboard/embedded controller: National NS87570.
Super I/O: National NS97338.
Expansion base:
Embedded controller: National NS87570.
PCI IDE controller: CMD PCI-648.
Audio controller: OZ163.
0950-40307.5-GB hard disk drive
0950-40117.5-GB hard disk drive
0950-393410-GB hard disk drive
0950-398510-GB hard disk drive
0950-393520-GB hard disk drive
0950-416230-GB hard disk drive
Multimedia Expansion Base
F2096BMultimedia expansion base
Plug-in Modules
F2008AFloppy disk drive cable (parallel)
F2009AZip drive module
F2013AFloppy disk drive module
F2015ADVD drive module
F2017ACD-ROM drive module
F2018ASecond hard drive module with 18-GB hard drive
F2018BSecond hard drive module with 20-GB hard drive
F2018CSecond hard drive module with 30-GB hard drive
F2022ALS-120 drive module
F2026ACD-RW drive module
F2101AUSB floppy disk drive cable
F2107ADVD-ROM/CD-RW drive module
Power Options
F1454A60W AC adapter
F1455A75W auto/airline power adapter (12 V)
F1781A60W Ultraslim AC adapter
F2011AExternal lithium-ion battery charger for F2014A
F2014ALithium-ion secondary battery
F2098AMain battery (11.1 V, 6-cell)
F1625A56-Kbps global modem PC Card by Xircom
F1626B10/100-Mbps Ethernet PC Card by 3Com
F1627A56-Kbps U.S. modem PC Card by Xircom
F1782A10/100-Mbps Ethernet + 56-Kbps modem PC
F1985A10/100-Mbps USB-Ethernet adapter by 3Com
F2135B802.11b wireless LAN access point for use
F2136A802.11b wireless LAN PC Card
F2138AHP/Sierra Wireless Air Card 300 CDPD PC Card
F2196ABluetooth PC Card by 3Com
Replacement power cord (Australia)
Replacement power cord (U.S./Canada/Taiwan)
Replacement power cord (Europe)
Replacement power cord (Japan)
Replacement power cord (India/South Africa)
Replacement power cord (Argentina)
Replacement power cord (China)
Replacement power cord (Chile)
Replacement power cord (UK [EPSR]
Hong Kong/Singapore)
Card by Xircom
Card by 3Com
with F2136A
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Compat.
6000
Compat.
900B
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Internal Design
The motherboard PCA is the central component of the computer’s design, and plays a role in virtually
all system functions. Most components connect directly to the motherboard.
The following figure shows the connections among the replaceable components in the computer and
expansion base. In addition, Table 1-9 on page 1-20 lists the roles that these components play in the
functional subsystems of the computer and expansion base.
Display
Assembly
(1)
Switchboard
PCA
Mini-PCI
Card
Heatsink/fan
Top Case
Expansion
SDRAM
Module
(1) Wireless models only
Battery
Motherboard
Keyboard (with
pointing stick)
System SDRAM
Expansion Base
HDD/LED
Flex Cable
Module
PC Card
Hard Disk Drive
Speaker
Plug-in ModulePlug-in Module
Figure 1-11. Replaceable Component Diagram
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Table 1-9. Functional Structure
FunctionComponents UsedComponent Roles
Bootup
Processor
Memory
Power
Display
Hard disk
Keyboard
Pointer
Audio
Status
Serial
Parallel
Infrared
Wireless
PS/2 ports
USB
Docking
PC Card
Motherboard
Hard disk drive
Removable device
MotherboardMain processor, numeric data processor, L1 and L2 cache, primary system
Motherboard
SDRAM modules
Main battery
Motherboard
Switchboard PCA
Backup battery
CMOS battery
Expansion base
AC adapter
Motherboard
Display assembly
Motherboard
HDD/LED flex cable
Hard disk drive
Motherboard
Keyboard
Switchboard PCA
Motherboard
Keyboard
Top case
Motherboard
Bottom case
Expansion base
Motherboard
Switchboard PCA
HDD/LED flex cable
Top case
Expansion base
Main processor, primary system circuitr y.
First source of disk-based startup code.
Second source of disk-based startup code.
circuitry.
Video RAM.
Changeable SDRAM (2 slots).
Power storage.
AC adapter socket, power switch, lid switch, system-off switch, power suppl y,
power control ci rcuitry.
Sleep switch.
Provides short-term power to maintain memory while swapping main battery.
Maintains system data stored in CMOS RAM.
AC adapter socket, system-off switch, power supply, power control circuitr y.
AC-to-DC converter.
PCMCIA/Zoomed Video controller, display drivers, LVDS processing,
display/graphics controller, video RAM.
Display output, backlight, power converter for backlight.
Hard disk controller.
Hard disk signal pass-through.
Hard disk mechanis m .
Plate, EMI (page 2-35).
Speaker (page 2-35).
Tray, hard disk drive (page 2-7).
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Caution
Always provide proper grounding when performing repairs. Without proper
grounding, an electrostatic discharge can damage the computer or
expansion base and their components.
Notes
Reassembly steps are the reverse of the removal/disassembly steps. Reassembly notes are
included at the end of each removal procedure.
Symbols like this throughout this chapter show approximate full-size screw outlines. You
can use these to verify the sizes of screws before you install them. Installing a wrong-size screw
can damage the unit. (The symbol at the left represents an M2.5×5mm T-head screw.)
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Disassembly Flowchart
‡
The following diagram shows the general “path” you will use in disassembling the computer to access
components.
Start
If removing only
the display
Main battery, AC adapter
Power button panel
Keyboard
Wireless models only:
Switchboard PCA
Display assembly
Top case
Motherboard or
bottom case
• Expansion SDRAM module*
• Hard disk drive*
• Switchboard PCA*
• Mini-PCI card
• Speaker
• System SDRAM module*
• Heatsink/fan*
Hard drive/LED flex cable
•
• Backup battery
• Audio/PCMCIA panel
• Hard drive guide
• Mini-PCI panel
* Also remove these components when removing the motherboard or bottom case.
‡ Also remove this component when replacing the top case.
Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow
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Table 2-2. Required Equipment
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#0 Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized.
•
Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques
Screw Thread SizeTorque (cm-kgf)Torque (in-lbf)
M21.3 – 1.81.1 – 1.5
M33.0 – 3.52.6 – 3.0
Caution
Be careful not to overtighten screws that go directly into magnesium components, or you could
strip the threads in the magnesium.
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Removing the Main Battery
(User-Replaceable)
One or two plug-in modules can be inserted in the module bays in the expansion base. The computer
itself has no module bays.
Required Equipment
None.
•
Removal Procedure
Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.
•
Reassembly Note
Insert the front end of the battery into the battery compartment, then press the back end in until it
•
clicks into place.
Figure 2-2. Removing the Main Battery
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