HP Omnibook XE3 Intel Service Manual

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HP Omnibook XE3

(Intel CPU Version: Technology Code GF )

Service Manual

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Edition History

Edition 1......................... August 2000

Edition 2.................... November 2001

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Contents

Product Information......................................................................................................1-1

Technology Codes.........................................................................................................................1-3

Features .........................................................................................................................................1-4

Operation.......................................................................................................................................1-7

Turning the Notebook On and Off.........................................................................................1-7

Checking the Notebook’s Status ............................................................................................1-8

Using Fn Hot Keys...............................................................................................................1-10

Resetting the Notebook........................................................................................................1-11

Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models)......................................................................1-12

Specifications..............................................................................................................................1-13

Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................................1-13

Internal Design............................................................................................................................1-16

Removal and Replacement............................................................................................2-1

Disassembly Flowchart..................................................................................................................2-2

Removing the Battery (User-Replaceable)....................................................................................2-4

Removing an SDRAM Module (User-Replaceable).....................................................................2-5

Removing the Mini-PCI PCA (selected models) (User-Replaceable)..........................................2-6

Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) ...................................................................................2-7

Removing the Keyboard Cover (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)...................................2-8

Removing the Keyboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)............................................2-10

Removing the Hard Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).................................2-12

Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)..............................2-16

Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............................................2-19

Removing the CD Player PCA (selected models) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).....2-21

Removing the Hinge Saddle Set (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)................................2-22

Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)...........2-24

Removing the CPU Module (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)......................................2-26

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)..............................2-29

Removing the CD/DVD Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)..................................2-31

Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).............2-32

Reinstalling the Motherboard...............................................................................................2-35

Replacing the Bottom Case..................................................................................................2-36

Removing Notebook Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............................2-38

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics..................................................................................3-1

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................3-2

Checking for Customer Abuse ...............................................................................................3-3

Troubleshooting the Problem.................................................................................................3-4

Verifying the Repair...............................................................................................................3-4

Suggestions for Troubleshooting............................................................................................3-5

Diagnostic Tools .........................................................................................................................3-23

e-DiagTools Diagnostic Program.........................................................................................3-23

Power-On Self-Test..............................................................................................................3-29

Sycard PCCtest 450/460 CardBus Card (Optional).............................................................3-32

Desktop and Windows Management Interfaces (DMI/WMI)..............................................3-33

BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................................................3-34

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Replaceable Parts...........................................................................................................4-1

Reference Information...................................................................................................5-1

Password Removal Policy.............................................................................................................5-1

Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement.................................................................................5-2

Figures

Figure 1-1. Top/Right View.................................................................................................................1-4

Figure 1-2. Front View.........................................................................................................................1-5

Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View..................................................................................................................1-5

Figure 1-4. Bottom View .....................................................................................................................1-6

Figure 1-5. Status Lights......................................................................................................................1-8

Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook...................................................................................................1-11

Figure 1-7. Multimedia Buttons.........................................................................................................1-12

Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram.........................................................................................1-16

Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow..............................................................................................................2-2

Figure 2-2. Removing the Battery........................................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-3. Removing the SDRAM Covers.........................................................................................2-5

Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI PCA ...........................................................................................2-6

Figure 2-5. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws............................................................2-8

Figure 2-6. Removing the Keyboard Cover.........................................................................................2-9

Figure 2-7. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws.....................................................................2-10

Figure 2-8. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable.................................................................................2-11

Figure 2-9. Removing the Hard Disk Drive.......................................................................................2-13

Figure 2-10. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier...................................................................................2-13

Figure 2-11. Removing the Display...................................................................................................2-17

Figure 2-12. Motherboard DIP Switches...........................................................................................2-18

Figure 2-13. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws...................................................................2-19

Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case................................................................................................2-20

Figure 2-15. Removing the CD Player PCA......................................................................................2-21

Figure 2-16. Removing the Hinge Saddle Retaining Screws.............................................................2-22

Figure 2-17. Removing the Hinge Saddle..........................................................................................2-23

Figure 2-18. Removing the Heatsink Assembly................................................................................2-25

Figure 2-19. Removing the CPU Module (Pentium).........................................................................2-27

Figure 2-20. Removing the CPU Module (Celeron)..........................................................................2-28

Figure 2-21. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive..................................................................................2-30

Figure 2-22. Removing the CD/DVD Drive......................................................................................2-31

Figure 2-23. Removing the Motherboard...........................................................................................2-34

Figure 2-24. Installing Docking Doors..............................................................................................2-36

Figure 2-25. Installing the PCMCIA Doors.......................................................................................2-37

Figure 2-26. Example of Serial Number Label..................................................................................2-37

Figure 3-1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps.............................................................................................3-2

Figure 3-2. e-DiagTools Screens — Basic and Advanced.................................................................3-23

Figure 3-3. Parallel Loopback Connector..........................................................................................3-25

Figure 4-1. Exploded View..................................................................................................................4-2

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Tables

Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models...........................................................................................1-1

Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes....................................................................................................1-7

Table 1-3. Status Lights.......................................................................................................................1-9

Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys......................................................................................................................1-10

Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications................................................................................1-13

Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories....................................................................................................1-15

Table 1-7. Functional Structure..........................................................................................................1-17

Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference ..................................................................................................2-1

Table 2-2. Required Equipment...........................................................................................................2-3

Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques...........................................................................................2-3

Table 2-4. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers....................................................................2-5

Table 2-5. Mini-PCI PCA Replacement Part Numbers.......................................................................2-6

Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable).........................................................................2-7

Table 2-7. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers...................................................................2-12

Table 2-8. Motherboard Video DIP Switch Settings.........................................................................2-18

Table 2-9. CPU Module Replacement Part Numbers........................................................................2-26

Table 2-10. Removing Notebook Components..................................................................................2-38

Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic Tools..................................................................................................3-5

Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Suggestions..............................................................................................3-6

Table 3-3. e-DiagTools Error Codes..................................................................................................3-26

Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep Codes...................................................................................3-29

Table 3-5. POST Messages................................................................................................................3-30

Table 3-6. Sycard PCCtest Commands..............................................................................................3-32

Table 3-7. BIOS Setup Menus and Parameters..................................................................................3-34

Table 4-1. Replaceable Parts................................................................................................................4-3

Table 4-2. Accessory Replaceable Parts..............................................................................................4-5

Table 4-3. Part Number Reference.......................................................................................................4-6

Table 5-1. XE3 TFT LCD Guidelines (13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA, 15.0-in SXGA+).............................5-3

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) v

Introduction

This manual provides reference information for servicing HP Omnibook XE3 notebook PCs. It is for
use by HP-authorized service personnel while installing, servicing, and repairing these products.

The manual is designed as a self-paced guide that will train you to install, configure, and repair XE3
notebooks. The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it without having equipment available.

The following table lists other sources of information about the notebook and related products.

Source Address or Number Comments

HP Notebook Web Site http://www.hp.com/notebooks

(European mirror:
http://www.europe.hp.com/notebooks)

HP Partnership Web http://partner.americas.hp.com Restricted to Authorized Resellers

HP Asia Pacific Channel
Support Centre for DPSP
Partners

HP/MCD Web Site http://www.mcd.hp .com HP’s internal web site f or division

America Online Keyword: HP Call [phone] for membership

CompuServe GO HP Call [phone] for membership

HP Support Assist CD [phone] US and Canada.
[phone] Outside US and Canada.
Microsoft Windows manual Information about Windows operating

Microsoft Web http://www.micro soft.com Information and updates for Windows

http://www.hp.com .au Restricted to DPSP Partners only.

only.

information.

within the US.

within the US.

system.

operating systems.

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Product Information

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

Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models

Product CPU 1 Display Hard

F3941H 6 Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 20 GB 2x128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3942H 6 Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 2x256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4310H 6 Celeron 933 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 256 MB No DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4109AV 6 BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F4199AV 6 BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO No BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F4255AV 6 BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F4256AV 6 BTCO 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/ LAN BTCO XP
F4257AV 6 BTCO 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/ LAN BTCO XP
F3889H 6 7 Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 2x128 MB No CD Modem NiMH XP
F3963H 6 7 Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem NiMH XP
F3962H 6 7 Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 2x128 MB No DVD (8x) Modem NiMH XP
F3957H 6 7 Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3958H 6 7 Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3959H 6 7 Pentium III 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3964H 6 7 Celeron 933 MHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3960H 6 7 Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 256 M B Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4302HG 6 8 Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4303HG 6 8 Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4304H Celeron 933 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH XP
F4305H Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes CD-RW Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4306H Pentium III 1.13 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 256 M B Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3943H/HG Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 64 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3944H/HG Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3946H Celeron 933 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3947HT/

JT/HG/JG
F3948H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3949H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) M odem / LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3950H/HT/

JT/HG/JG
F3951H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes CDRW M odem / LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3952H Pentium 933 MHz 15.-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3953H Pentium 933 MHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP

Celeron 933 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No DVD (8x) Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP

Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) M odem / LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP

Drive

Standard
SDRAM

Full­featured 2

CD/DVD 3 Mini-PCI

PCA 4

Battery OS 5

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Product CPU 1 Display Hard

Drive

F3954H/HT/

Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP

Standard
SDRAM

Full­featured 2

CD/DVD 3 Mini-PCI

PCA 4

Battery OS 5

JT/HG/JG
F3955H/HT/

Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP

JT/HG/JG
F3956H/HG Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3961HT/JT/

Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 2x256 MB Yes Com bo Modem / LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP

HG/JG
F3967H/HG Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3968H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/ XP
F4311H Celeron 866 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 64 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3935H Celeron 933 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3936H Celeron 933 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3937H Celeron 933 MHz 14. 1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3938H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3939H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/ LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3969H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/ LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3970H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes CDRW Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3971H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/ XP
F3972H Pentium 933 MHz 15.-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3973H Pentium 933 MHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3974H Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3975H Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Com bo Modem / LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3881H Pentium III 866 MHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) M odem / LAN 6 Lion XP
F3965H/J Celeron 866 M Hz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB No CD LAN NiMH XP
F3966H/J Pent ium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB No CD LAN NiMH XP

This table lists only base product configurations—c us t om c onf igurat ions are not inc luded.
BTCO = Built To Customer Order.
Units with 64 MB SDRAM will NOT support Windows XP.

1

Intel Mobile Pentium III or Intel Mobile Celeron processor.

2

Full-featured models include mult im edia but t ons , LCD stat us display, IR port, and docking-connector. Defeatured models inc lude none of these.

3

Combo optical drive = DVD + CD-RW.

4

All modems 56K. All LAN support Et hernet 10Bas e-T (10 Mbps ) and 100Bas e-T (100 M bps ).

5

OS = Windows 98 (98), Windows 2000 (2K), or Windows XP.

6

These SKUs do not have a serial port .

7

France and U.K. only.

8

Mexico only.

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Technology Codes

HP does not change the name of a product every time the product’s technology changes. While this
helps ensure continuing market momentum for HP products, it complicates technology deployment
and support processes.

To help solve this problem, HP has added a technology code to the serial number of each of its
products. Since the BIOS must be matched to the notebook’s hardware, the same code is used for the
BIOS and the hardware. This manual refers to technology code deferences where applicable.

The table below shows the technology codes and the changes they signify for the products. Before
downloading software or drivers or performing repairs, note the technology code for the HP notebook
model.

Note that the first two characters of the BIOS ID (for example, GF.M1.02) indicate the hardware
technology. You can also determine the BIOS ID using the BIOS Setup Utility, or by pressing Esc
during the boot process when the HP logo appears.

This manual contains service information for products having the following technology codes.

Technology code Product name Details

GF Omnibook XE3

Pavil ion N5XXXX series
(X is any number 0-9)

Initial platform technology.
Intel processors, Windows XP operating system,

cosmetic change (new lighter blue color on all
plastics), second SDRAM memory access door, new
IEEE 1394 port on selected models, no serial port.

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Features

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

Figure 1-1. Top/Right View

1. One-Touch buttons.

2. Power switch.

3. Status lights (left to right: power status, battery
status, caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, floppy
drive access, hard drive access, CD/DVD drive
access). See page 1-8.

4. Pad Lock touch pad on/off button.

5. Touch pad (pointing device).

6. Scroll up/down toggle.

7. Click buttons.

8. CD, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive.

9. Built-in microphone.

10. CD/DVD eject button.

11. Standby button (blue).

12. Modem port (selected models).

13. LAN port (selected models).

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Figure 1-2. Front View

14. Headphone jack.

15. Status panel mode select button (selected
models).

16. Status panel (selected models).

17. Multimedia buttons (selected models).

18. Latch (to open computer).

Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View

19. AC adapter jack.

20. PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard).

21. VGA port (external monitor).

22. Parallel port.

23. IEEE 1394 port (selected models).

24. Infrared port (selected models).

25. TV output port.

26. USB ports.

27. Microphone jack.

28. Kensington lock slot (security connector).

29. PC card slots (upper and lower).

30. System-off switch (for resetting
notebook).

31. PC card eject buttons.

32. Floppy disk drive.

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33. Battery.

34. Battery latch.

35. Primary RAM cover.

Figure 1-4. Bottom View

36. Secondary RAM cover.

37. Port replicator connector (selected models).

38. Mini-PCI cover.

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Operation

This section gives an overview of the notebook’s operation.

Turning the Notebook On and Off

You can start and stop the notebook using its power switch or blue standby button. However, at times
you may want to use certain methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power
considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.

Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes

Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again
Display-off mode

Power status LED stays green.
Saves minimal power.
Turns off the display and hard disk.
Restarts quickly.
Maintains network connections.

Standby mode
Power status LED turns amber.
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display, hard drive, and other
components.
Maintains the current session in SDRAM.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.

Hibernate mode
Power status LED turns off.
Saves maximum power.
Saves the current session to disk, then turns off.
Restores network connections.

Turn off
Power status LED turns off.
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving the current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,
and restores network connections with mini-PCI
and some PCMCIA cards.

Allow timeout. Press any key or

move a pointing
device to restore
the display (“Instant
On”).

Press the blue standby button.
–or–
Click Start, Shut Down, Standby
(Windows 98 or 2000).
–or–
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Stand By (Windows XP).

Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate
(Windows 2000).
–or–
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
then press and hold Shift and click
Hibernate (Windows XP).

Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down
(Windows 98 or 2000).
–or–
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Turn Off (Windows XP).
–or–
Slide the power switch and hold for
five seconds (only if the Start menu
procedure doesn’t work).

Press the blue
standby button to
return to your
current session
(“Instant-On”).

Press the blue
standby button to
recover your
previous session.

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

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Checking the Notebook’s Status

The notebook’s status lights—located above the keyboard—report power and battery status, keyboard
status, and drive activity.

Figure 1-5. Status Lights

1. Power status.

2. Battery status.

3. Caps lock.

4. Num lock.

5. Scroll lock.

6. Floppy disk drive activity.

7. Hard disk drive activity.

8. CD/DVD drive activity.

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Table 1-3. Status Lights

Indicator Meaning

LED next to

power switch

A

1

Power status

Green: the notebook is on.
Amber: the notebook is in standby mode.
No light: the notebook is off or in hibernate mode.

Battery status

Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
Red. the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.
Off: the AC adapter is not connected, or the adapter is connected but the battery is

missing.

Caps Lock

Caps Lock is active.

Num Lock

Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.)

Scroll Lock

Scroll Lock is active.

Floppy disk drive activity

Green: the notebook is accessing the floppy disk drive.

Hard disk drive activity

Green: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.

CD/DVD drive activity

Green: the notebook is accessing the CD/DVD drive.

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

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Using Fn Hot Keys

The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for
various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then
release both keys.

Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys

Hot Key Effect

Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5 Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both.
Fn+F7 Mutes the notebook’s speakers.
Fn+F8 Toggles the built-in numeric keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num

Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn+Lock key* Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+Up arrow Increases sound volume.
Fn+Down arrow Decreases sound volume.

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

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Resetting the Notebook

Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the notebook
off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed:

• If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or

Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down.

• Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, until the display shuts down.

• Insert a straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the left side of the notebook (beneath

the PC card eject buttons).

Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook

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

Note

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

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Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models)

The multimedia buttons on the front of the notebook control the CD/DVD player, and work in much
the same way as do the controls of a standalone CD or DVD player. The player operates whether the
notebook is on, off, or in standby or hibernate mode. (When the notebook is on, the volume control
buttons also govern the volume for most other audio applications.)

If the notebook is off or in standby or hibernate mode, slide the multimedia power switch to the left to
activate the player. For details about using the CD/DVD player, see the notebook’s Reference Guide.

Figure 1-7. Multimedia Buttons

1. Multimedia power (use only when notebook is
turned off or in standby or hibernate mode).

2. Previous track button.

3. Play/pause button.

4. Stop button (when notebook is on).
Stop/eject (when notebook is off).

5. Next track button.

6. Volume control down button.

7. Volume control up button.

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Specifications

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

Hardware Specifications

Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications

Physical Attributes Size:

13.03 x 10.72 x 1.59 in (331 x 272.4 x 40.5 mm) for 13.3/14.1-in TFT LCD.

13.46 x 10.92 x 1.65 in (342 x 276.6 x 42.0 mm), excluding rubber thickness, for
15-in TFT LCD.

Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg) minimum.

Processor

Chip Set
SDRAM

Mass Storage Hard disk drive:

Display
Graphics Controller

Power

Keyboard and
Pointing Devices

Audio System

933-MHz to 1.13-GHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with SpeedStep technology.
–or–
866- to 933-MHz Intel Celeron-T processor.

Ali M1647 + M1535.
133 MHz SDRAM (PC133).

No SDRAM on board.
Two 1.25-in. slots for expansion up to 1024 MB, using two 512-MB SODIMM
modules (144 pin, 3.3 V).
Supports 64/128/256/512-MB SODIMMs.

– 10, 20, or 30 GB, PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE.
– 9.5 mm, 2.5 in.
– Supports Ultra DMA/33/66/100.

Floppy disk drive: 1.44 MB, 12.7 mm, 3-mode module.
Optical drive: 24x CD, 8x DVD, 24x-8x CDRW, 4x-24x-4x DVD-CD-RW (Combo),

12.7 mm module.

13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA (1024x768) or 15.0-in SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT LCD.
Intel 830M graphics controller.

8 to 32 MB of video memory (shared with main system memory and dynamically
allocated, based on application needs).

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (11.1 V) or NiMH battery (10.8 V).
Battery life: up to 3 hrs depending on settings, usage, battery, and other factors.
Charging time: 2.2 hr (system off), 3 hr (system on).
Low-battery warning.
Suspend/resume capability.
AC adapter (DC-in) jack.
Universal AC adapter: 100–240 Vac (50/60 Hz) input, 19 Vdc output, 60–65 W.

87/88/90-key spill-proof QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation.
Embedded numeric keypad, 12 function (Fn) keys.
Touch pad with on/off button.
Left and right click buttons, center scroll button.
NS 87570 keyboard controller.

CD player with built-in control buttons and status display (selected models).
Two stereo speakers.
Built-in microphone.
Microphone and headphone jacks.

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Audio

Communications LAN:

Input/Output

Expandability
Options

Environmental Limits

ESS Allegro (1988)

– Integrated AC’97 CODEC
– HSP modem interface via MC’97 link
– Support wake up on Ring.

Modem CODEC ESS 2828 on mini-PCI slot

Onboard LAN (Intel Pro/100).

– Transmission rate: 10 or 100 Mbps based on Auto-Negotiation.
– Data standard: supports Category 3 (10Base-T/100Base-T) and Category 5

(100Base-TX) media coupler.
– Power management: supports remote power-up using Wake on LAN from S3
(suspend) (WOL) technology and Deep power-down mode support.

Modem:
– Data modem standard: supports V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23,
and V.21; Bell 212A and 103.

– Error correction: V.42 LAPM, and MNP 2-4 error correction.
– Data compression: V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression.
– Fax modem standard: send/receive rates up to 14400 bps, V.17, V.29, V.27ter,

and V.21 channel 2.
– Power management: supports ACPI Power Management and wake up on Ring
from S3.

High-speed bidirectional parallel port: 25 pins, EPP/ECP capability.
VGA port: 15 pins.
IEEE 1394 port (on selected models).
Infrared port (on selected models).
PS/2: 6 pins, for keyboard, keypad or PS/2 mouse (Y adapter compatible).
Microphone-in, headphone-out jacks.
Internal microphone.
Two USB ports.
Composite TV-out.
RJ-45 (LAN), RJ-11 (modem).

Two Type II or one Type III 16-/32-bit PCMCIA slots.
64/128/256/512-MB PC133 SODIMM: 3.3V, 144-pin, SDRAM.

Simple port replicator.
Mini-PCI modem, supporting wake-up on Ring# from D3 (cold) with AC-in.
Mini-PCI modem/LAN combo, supporting wake-up on Ring# & PME# from D3 (cold)
with AC-in.

Operating temperature: 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F).
Storage temperature: –20 to 65 °C (–4 to 149 °F).
Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH (5 to 35 °C).

Operating altitude: up to 3050 m (10,000 ft).
Storage altitude: up to 12,200 m (40,000 ft).

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Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories

Accessory Description
Memory

F1457C 64-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module
F3495A 128-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module
F3496A 256-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module

Power Options

F1455A Auto/airline AC adapter (75-watt)
F1781A Ultra Slimline AC adapter (60-watt)
F2024A/B LiIon battery (9 cell)
F2297A Car adapter (Europe only)
8120-6312

8120-6313
8120-6314
8120-6316
8120-6317
8120-8367
8120-8373
8120-8452
8120-8699
8121-0702

Adapters

F1469A PS/2 “Y” adapter

PC Cards

F1625A 56-Kbps global modem v.90 PC Card (for support only)
F1626A 10/100 LAN CardBus Ethernet PC Card
F1627A 56-Kbps US-only modem PC Card (for support only)
P1980A USB Wireless LAN 802.11b PC Card
P1981A USB Wireless LAN access point PC Card
F1985A USB-NIC Ethernet adapter
F2135B/C Wireless Comm access point PC Card
F2136B Wireless Comm PC Card (128-bit)
F2196A 3Com Bluetooth PC Card

Docks

F2025B Simple port replicator

Security Accessories

F1645A Kensington MicroSaver Notebook Security System
F1747A Port Defcon 1 Notebook Security System

Other

P1534A HP amplified external speakers
P1977A USB Compact Flash & IBM Microdrive reader
P1978A USB web camera
F2100A USB optical mouse

Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Australia/New Zealand)
Replacement power cord, 125 Vac, 3 A (U.S./Canada/Taiwan/Mexico/Philippines)
Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Europe/Egypt/Israel/Saudi Arabia)
Replacement power cord, 125 Vac, 3 A (Japan)
Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (South Africa)
Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Argentina)
Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (People’s Republic of China)
Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Chile)
Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (UK [EPSR] Hong Kong/Singapore)
Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (India)

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Internal Design

The motherboard PCA is the central component of the notebook’s design, and plays a role in virtually
all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard.

The following figure shows the connections among the notebook’s replaceable electronic modules. In
addition, the table on page 1-16 lists the roles that the replaceable modules play in each of the
notebook’s functional subsystems.

Display

Assembly

CPU Module Switchboard PCA

Top Case

(speakers, touch

pad, click buttons)

Heatsink

Assembly

PCMCIA

Floppy Disk

Drive

Cards

Motherboard PCA

PCMCIA

Sockets (2)

Hard Disk

Drive

CD Player

PCA

Keyboard

Battery

Mini-PCI

PCA

CD-ROM or DVD

Drive

SDRAM

Modules

Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram

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Table 1-7. Functional Structure

Function Components Used Component Roles
Bootup

Processor

Memory

Power

Display

Hard disk

Floppy drive

Keyboard

Touch pad

Audio

Status

Parallel
PS/2 port
USB
Docking port
PCMCIA

CPU module
Motherboard
Floppy disk module
Hard disk drive

CPU module
Motherboard

Motherboard
SDRAM module

Battery
Motherboard

Switchboard PCA
AC adapter

Motherboard
Display assembly

Motherboard
Hard disk drive

Motherboard
Floppy disk module

Motherboard
Keyboard

Motherboard
Top case

Motherboard
Switchboard PCA

Headphone PCA
Top case

Motherboard
Switchboard PCA
CD player PCA

Motherboard I/O controller, parallel connector.
Motherboard Keyboard controller, PS/2 connector.
Motherboard Bus controller, USB connectors.
Motherboard Docking logic, docking connector.
Motherboard

PCMCIA sockets

Main processor.
Primary system circuitry.
First source of disk-based startup code.
Second source of disk-based startup code.

Main processor, numeric data processor, L1 and L2 cache.
Primary system circuitry.

Video RAM.
Changeable RAM (2 slots).

Power storage.
Power control circuitry, AC adapter socket, lid switch, system-off switch,
power supply.
Power switch, standby button.
AC-to-DC converter.

Video controller, display drivers, LVDS processing, display/graphics
controller, video RAM.
Display output, backlight, power converter for backlight.

Hard disk controller.
Hard disk mechanism.

I/O controller, floppy connector.
Floppy disk mechanism.

Keyboard controller, keyboard BIOS.
Key switches.

Keyboard BIOS.
Touch pad sensor, click buttons, controller (PS/2 output).

Audio controller, audio decoder, speaker amplifier, external microphone
jack.
Microphone.
Earphone amplifier.
Speakers.

LED circuitry, keyboard controller.
Status LEDs.
CD/DVD status display.

PCMCIA controller.
PCMCIA connectors.

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Removal and Replacement

This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the notebook’s removable components and
assemblies. The items marked by

• Battery (page 2-4).

Carrier, hard disk drive (page 2-13).
Case, bottom (page 2-32).
Case, top (page 2-19).
Cover, keyboard (page 2-8).

• Cover, mini-PCI (page 2-7).

• Cover, SDRAM (page 2-7).

• Covers, screw (page 2-7).

Display assembly (page 2-16).
Doors, docking (page 2-36).
Doors, PCMCIA (page 2-37).
Drive, CD/DVD (page 2-31).
Drive, floppy disk (page 2-29).

• in the following table are user-replaceable.

Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference

Drive, hard disk (page 2-12).
Heatsink assembly (with fan) (page 2-24).
Keyboard (page 2-10).
Module, CPU (page 2-26).

• Module, SDRAM (page 2-5).

PCA, CD player (page 2-21).
PCA, headphone (page 2-39).

• PCA, mini-PCI (page 2-6).

PCA, motherboard (page 2-32).
PCA, switchboard (page 2-39).
Plate, CPU support (page 2-40).
Saddle, hinge set (page 2-22).
Socket, PCMCIA (page 2-40).

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Caution

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

Notes

To reassemble a component, perform the removal procedure in reverse order. Any special notes
required for reassembly are included at the end of each section.

Symbols like this throughout this chapter show approximate full-size screw outlines. You can
use these to verify the sizes of screws before you install them. Installing a wrong-size screw can
damage the notebook. (The symbol at the left represents an M2.5×5 mm T-head screw.)

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Disassembly Flowchart

The following diagram shows the general “path” you will use in disassembling the notebook to access
any particular component.

Start

Battery, AC adapter,

SDRAM modules, mini-PCI card

Keyboard cover

Only if not removing

motherboard

or bottom case

If removing only

heatsink assembly

or CPU module

Keyboard

Hard disk drive assembly

Display assembly

Top case assembly

Hinge saddle set

• CD-ROM/DVD drive assembly

• Floppy disk drive assembly

• Headphone PCA

Heatsink assembly (with fan)

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

CD player PCA

CPU module

Motherboard or

bottom case

• CPU support plate

• Docking doors

• PCMCIA doors

Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow

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Table 2-2. Required Equipment

• #0 Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized.

• Small flat-blade screwdriver.

• 5 mm hexagonal socket screwdriver.

• Electrostatic device (wristband and pad).

Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques

Screw Thread Size Torque (cm-kgf) Torque (in-lbf)

M2.5 (2–11 mm) 3.0 – 3.5 2.6 – 3.0

M2.5 (12–19 mm) 2.5 – 3.0 2.2 – 2.6

M3 3.0 – 3.5 2.6 – 3.0

NOTES

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Removing the Battery

(User-Replaceable)

Required Equipment

• None.

Removal Procedure

• Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.

Figure 2-2. Removing the Battery

Reassembly Notes

• Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment, and lower the back end

in until it clicks into place.

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Removing an SDRAM Module

(User-Replaceable)

The notebook has no SDRAM on its motherboard, but has two slots for SDRAM modules.

Table 2-4. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers

Description Part Number Exchange Part Number

Module, SDRAM, 128 MB, PC133 SODIMM 1818-8504
Module, SDRAM, 256 MB, PC133 SODIMM 1818-8635

Caution

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

Required Equipment

• #0 Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws holding the appropriate SDRAM cover (the
cover retains the screws), and remove the cover.

Figure 2-3. Removing the SDRAM Covers

3. Press outward to release the latches at the sides of the SDRAM module, so the free edge of the
module pops up.

4. Pull the module out of the connector.

Reassembly Notes

• Gently press the SDRAM module into the connector at an angle of about 30°, until it is fully

inserted. Then press down on both sides of the module until the latches snap closed.

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Removing the Mini-PCI PCA (selected models)

(User-Replaceable)

Certain notebook models include a mini-PCI PCA that contains either a modem or modem/LAN.

Table 2-5. Mini-PCI PCA Replacement Part Numbers

Description Part Number Exchange Part Number

PCA, mini-PCI (modem) F3377-60950

Caution

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

Required Equipment

• #0 Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2. Loosen the screw holding the mini-PCI cover (the cover retains the screw), and remove the cover.

3. Press outward to release the latches at the sides of the PCA, so that its free edge pops up.

4. Disconnect the cable (modem models only) or cables (modem/LAN models only) from the PCA.

5. Gently pull the PCA out of its connector.

Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI PCA

Reassembly Notes

• Reattach the cable (modem models only) or cables (modem/LAN models only) to the PCA, and

tuck them into the compartment.

• Gently press the PCA into the connector at an angle of about 30°, until it is fully inserted. Then

press down on both sides of the PCA until the latches snap closed.

• Make sure the sticky pads are intact and in place on the underside of the PCA.

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