HP Pavilion dv4200 Notebook PC
Compaq Presario V4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx7220 Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 399039-001
October 2005
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining
and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive
information on identifying computer features, components, and
spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing
computer disassembly procedures.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Pavilion dv4200 Notebook PC
Compaq Presario V4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx7220 Notebook PC
First Edition October 2005
Document Part Number: 399039-001
The HP Pavilion dv4200 Notebook PC 1,
Compaq Presario V4200 Notebook PC, and HP Compaq nx7220
Notebook PC 2 offer advanced modularity, Intel® Pentium® M
and Celeron® M processors, and extensive multimedia support.
HP Pavilion dv4200 Notebook PC, Compaq Presario V4200
Notebook PC, and HP Compaq nx7220 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide1–1
Product Description
1.1Features
■ Intel Pentium M 2.00-, 1.73-, 1.60-, or 1.50-GHz processors,
or Intel Celeron M 1.60-, 1.50-, or 1.40-GHz processors,
varying by computer model
■ 15.4-inch, WXGA, TFT (1280 × 800) with BrightView
display, or 15.4-inch, WXGA, TFT (1280 × 800) display,
varying by computer model
■ 100-, 80-, 60-, or 40-GB high-capacity hard drive, varying
by computer model
■ 256-MB DDR synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) at 333 MHz,
expandable to 2.0 GB
■ Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or Windows XP
Professional, varying by computer model
■ Full-size Windows keyboard with embedded numeric keypad
■ TouchPad pointing device, including dedicated horizontal
(Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220 models)
and vertical scroll regions
■ Integrated 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet local area
network (LAN) network interface card (NIC) with RJ-45 jack
■ Integrated high-speed 56K modem with RJ-11 jack
■ Integrated wireless support for Mini PCI IEEE 802.11b/g
WLAN device (select models only)
■ Support for one Type I or Type II PC Card slot, with support
for both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards
■ Support for ExpressCard slot
■ External 65-watt AC adapter with 3-wire power cord
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Product Description
■ 12- or 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack, varying by computer model
■ Stereo speakers
■ Volume up, volume mute, and volume down buttons
■ QuickPlay buttons (select models only)
■ Support for the following optical drives:
❏ DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive
❏ DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Numerous references are made throughout this Maintenance and
✎
Service Guide to “full-featured” and “defeatured” models.
A model is considered to be full-featured if it has 4 Universal
Serial Bus ports and the following components:
A computer model is considered to be defeatured if it has only
2 Universal Serial Bus ports and none of the components listed
above.
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Product Description
■ Connectors:
❏ Audio-in (microphone)
❏ Audio-out (headphone)
❏ Digital Media Slot (full-featured models only)
❏ Expansion port (full-featured models only)
❏ ExpressCard slot (full-featured models only)
❏ External monitor
❏ IEEE 1394 (full-featured models only)
❏ Infrared (full-featured models only)
❏ PC Card
❏ Power
❏ Primary battery
❏ RJ-11 (modem)
❏ RJ-45 (network)
❏ S-Video-out
❏ Serial port (full-featured models only)
❏ Smart card
❏ Universal Serial Bus (USB) v. 2.0 (4 ports on full-featured
models, 2 ports on defeatured models)
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1.2 Resetting the Computer
If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3,
“Preparing the Computer for Disassembly,” for more
information).
2. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (refer to
Section 5.9, “RTC Battery,” for more information on
removing and replacing the RTC battery).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
5. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any
battery packs at this time.
6. Turn on the computer.
All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.
This procedure does not clear a DriveLock password that has
✎
been set.
Product Description
Maintenance and Service Guide1–5
Product Description
1.3Power Management
The computer comes with power management features that
extend battery operating time and conserve power. The
computer supports the following power management features:
■ Standby
■ Hibernation
■ Setting customization by the user
■ Hotkeys for setting the level of performance
■ Battery calibration
■ Lid switch standby/resume
■ Power button
■ Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPM)
compliance
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Product Description
1.4 External Components
The external components on the front of the computer are shown
below and described in Table 1-1. Depending on your computer
model, component locations may vary.
Front Components
Tabl e 1-1
Front Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Power light■ On: Computer is turned on.
■ Blinking: Computer is in standby.
■ Off: Computer is off or in hibernation.
2Battery light■ On: The battery pack is charging.
■ Blinking: The battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
■ Off: The battery pack is fully charged or
not inserted.
3Integrated Drive
Electronics (IDE) drive
light
4Consumer infrared
(IR) lens (select
models only)
5SpeakersProduce stereo sound.
6Display release buttonOpens the computer.
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On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an
optical drive is being accessed.
Links the computer to an optional remote
control.
Product Description
The external components on the right side of the HP Pavilion
dv4200 are shown below and described in Table 1-2. Depending
on your computer model, component locations may vary.
Right-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
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Product Description
Tabl e 1-2
Right-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
ItemComponentFunction
1Optical driveSupports an optical disc, such as a
CD or DVD.
2Audio-out
(headphone) jack
(full-featured
models only)
3Audio-in (microphone)
jack (full-featured
models only)
4USB ports
(full-featured
models only)
Number of USB ports vary by model.
✎
5Monitor port
(full-featured
models only)
6S-Video-out jack
(full-featured
models only)
7Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the
The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These
✎
solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or
stolen.
Connects an optional headphone or
powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video device,
such as a television or VCR.
Connects an optional stereo microphone.
Connect optional USB devices.
Connects an optional VGA monitor or
projector.
Connects the video function of an optional
S-Video device, such as a television, VCR,
or video capture card.
computer.
Maintenance and Service Guide1–9
Product Description
The external components on the right side of the
Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220 are shown
below and described in Table 1-3. Depending on your computer
model, component locations may vary.
Right-Side Components, Compaq Presario V4200 and
HP Compaq nx7220
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Product Description
Tabl e 1-3
Right-Side Components
Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220
ItemComponentFunction
1Optical driveSupports an optical disc, such as a
CD or DVD.
2Audio-out (headphone)
jack (full-featured
models only)
3Audio-in (microphone)
jack (full-featured
models only)
4USB ports
(full-featured
models only)
Number of USB ports vary by model.
✎
5Monitor port
(full-featured
models only)
6S-Video-out jack
(full-featured
models only)
7Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the
The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These
✎
solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or
stolen.
Connects an optional headphone or
powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video device,
such as a television or VCR.
Connects an optional stereo microphone.
Connect optional USB devices.
Connects an optional VGA monitor or
projector.
Connects the video function of an optional
S-Video device, such as a television, VCR,
or video capture card.
computer.
Maintenance and Service Guide1–11
Product Description
The external components on the left side of the HP Pavilion
dv4200 are shown below and described in Table 1-4. Depending
on your computer model, component locations may vary.
Left-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
Tabl e 1-4
Left-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
ItemComponentFunction
1Power connectorConnects the AC adapter cable.
2RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable (not included).
3RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable (not included).
4Expansion port 2
(full-featured
models only)
The computer has only one expansion port. The term
✎
expansion port 2
5USB portsConnect optional USB devices.
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Connects the computer to an optional
docking device.
describes the type of expansion port.
Tabl e 1-4
Product Description
Left-Side Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
ItemComponentFunction
61394 port (4-pin;
full-featured
models only)
7Digital Media Slot
(full-featured
models only)
8Digital Media Slot
light (full-featured
models only)
9ExpressCard slot
(full-featured
models only)
10PC Card slotSupports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit
11PC Card eject buttonEjects PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
12Monitor port
(full-featured
models only)
Connects an optional 1394a device such as
a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital
camcorder.
Supports the following optional digital
cards: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card,
SD I/O Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick
Pro, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, and
SmartMedia.
On: An optional digital card is being
accessed.
Supports an optional ExpressCard.
(CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
Connects an optional VGA monitor or
projector.
(Continued)
13S-Video-out jack
(full-featured
models only)
14Audio-in (microphone)
jack (full-featured
models only)
15Audio-out (headphone)
jack (defeatured
models only)
Maintenance and Service Guide1–13
Connects the video function of an optional
S-Video device, such as a television, VCR,
or video capture card.
Connects an optional stereo microphone.
Connects an optional headphone or
powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video device,
such as a television or VCR.
Product Description
The external components on the left side of the Compaq Presario
V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220 are shown below and described
in Table 1-5. Depending on your computer model, component
locations may vary.
Left-Side Components, Compaq Presario V4200 and
HP Compaq nx7220
Tabl e 1-5
Left-Side Components
Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220
ItemComponentFunction
1Power connectorConnects the AC adapter cable.
2RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable (not included).
3RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable (not included).
4Expansion port 2
(full-featured
models only)
5USB portsConnect optional USB devices.
Number of USB ports vary by model.
✎
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Connects the computer to an optional
docking device.
Tabl e 1-5
Left-Side Components
Product Description
Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220
ItemComponentFunction
61394 port (4-pin;
full-featured
models only)
7Memory Reader
(full-featured
models only)
8Memory Reader
light (full-featured
models only)
9ExpressCard slot
(full-featured
models only)
10PC Card slotSupports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit
11PC Card eject buttonEjects PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
12Monitor port
(full-featured
models only)
Connects an optional 1394a device such as
a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital
camcorder.
Supports the following optional digital
cards: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card,
SD I/O Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick
Pro, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, and
SmartMedia.
On: An optional digital card is being
accessed.
Supports an optional ExpressCard.
(CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
Connects an optional VGA monitor or
projector.
(Continued)
13S-Video-out jack
(defeatured
models only)
14Audio-in (microphone)
jack (defeatured
models only)
15Audio-out (headphone)
jack (defeatured
models only)
Maintenance and Service Guide1–15
Connects the video function of an optional
S-Video device, such as a television, VCR,
or video capture card.
Connects an optional stereo microphone.
Connects an optional headphone or
powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video device,
such as a television or VCR.
Product Description
The standard keyboard components of the computer are shown
below and described in Table 1-6.
Standard Keyboard Components
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Product Description
Table 1-6
Standard Keyboard Components
ItemComponentFunction
1fnkeyCombines with other keys to perform
system tasks as hotkeys. For example,
pressing fn+f7 decreases screen
brightness.
2caps lock keyEnables caps lock and turns on the caps
lock light.
3f1 to f12 keys (12)Perform system and application tasks.
When combined with fn, function keys
perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
4num lock keyEnables numeric lock, turns on the
embedded numeric keypad, and turns
on the num lock light.
5Embedded numeric
keypad keys (15)
6Arrow keysMove the cursor around the screen.
7Windows
applications key
8Windows logo keyDisplays the Microsoft Windows
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Can be used like the keys on an external
numeric keypad.
Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
Start menu.
Product Description
The top components on HP Pavilion dv4200 models are shown
below and described in Table 1-7.
Top Components, HP Pavilion dv4200 Models
Table 1-7
Top Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
ItemComponentFunction
1Power light■ On:
2Power buttonWhen the computer is
If the system has stopped responding and Windows
✎
shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for at
least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.
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Computer is turned on.
■ Blinking: Computer is in standby.
■ Off: Computer is off or in hibernation.
■ Off, press to start the computer.
■ On, briefly press to initiate hibernation.
■ In standby, briefly press to resume from
standby.
■ In hibernation, briefly press to restore
from hibernation.
Table 1-7
Product Description
Top Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
ItemComponentFunction
3Quick Launch buttons
(select models only)
4Volume mute buttonMutes or restores volume.
5Wireless light
(select models only)
To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must
✎
already be set up.
6Wireless button
(select models only)
To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must
✎
already be set up.
7Volume down buttonDecreases system volume.
8Volume up buttonIncreases system volume.
9Display switchInitiates standby when the computer is
Launch default multimedia, digital imaging,
or music applications (vary by model).
On: One or more internal wireless devices
have been turned on.
Turns the wireless functionality on or off,
but does not create a wireless connection.
closed.
(Continued)
Maintenance and Service Guide1–19
Product Description
The top components on Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq
nx7220 models are shown below and described in Table 1-8.
Top Components, Compaq Presario V4200 Models and
HP Compaq nx7220
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Product Description
Table 1-8
Top Components
Compaq Presario V4200 Models and HP Compaq nx7220
ItemComponentFunction
1Wireless button
(select models only)
To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must
✎
already be set up.
2Power buttonWhen the computer is
If the system has stopped responding and Windows
✎
shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold for
at least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.
3Volume down buttonDecreases system volume.
4Volume mute button
Volume mute light
5Volume up buttonIncreases system volume.
6Display switchInitiates standby when the computer is
Turns the wireless functionality on or off,
but does not create a wireless connection.
■ Off, press to start the computer.
■ On, briefly press to initiate hibernation.
■ In standby, briefly press to resume from
standby.
■ In hibernation, briefly press to restore
from hibernation.
Mutes or restores volume.
On: Volume is muted.
closed.
Maintenance and Service Guide1–21
Product Description
The HP Pavilion dv4200 computer TouchPad components are
shown below and described in Table 1-9.
TouchPad Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
Table 1-9
TouchPad Components, HP Pavilion dv4200
ItemComponentFunction
1TouchPadMoves the pointer.
2Left and right TouchPad
buttons
3Display release buttonOpens the computer.
4TouchPad vertical
scroll zone
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Function like the left and right buttons on
an external mouse.
Scrolls up or down.
Product Description
The Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220 computer
TouchPad components are shown below and described in Table
1-10.
TouchPad Components, Compaq Presario V4200
Table 1-10
TouchPad Components
Compaq Presario V4200 and HP Compaq nx7220
ItemComponentFunction
1TouchPadMoves the pointer.
2TouchPad horizontal
scroll zone
3Left and right TouchPad
buttons
4TouchPad vertical
scroll zone
Maintenance and Service Guide1–23
Scrolls left or right.
Function like the left and right buttons on
an external mouse.
Scrolls up or down.
Product Description
The external components on the bottom of the computer are
shown below and described in Table 1-11.
Bottom Components
Table 1-11
Bottom Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Battery bayHolds a battery pack.
2Vents (4)Provide airflow to cool internal
components.
To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a
Ä
hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
3Hard drive bayHolds the internal hard drive.
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