HP XE3 Service Manual

HP Omnibook XE3

(AMD CPU Version: Technology Codes GE and GD)

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 ........................................................................................................................	1-2
Features.........................................................................................................................................	1-3
Operation ......................................................................................................................................	1-6
Turning the Notebook On and Off.........................................................................................	1-6
Checking the Notebook’s Status............................................................................................	1-7
Using Fn Hot Keys.................................................................................................................	1-9
Resetting the Notebook........................................................................................................	1-10
Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models) .....................................................................	1-11
Specifications..............................................................................................................................	1-12
Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................	1-12
Internal Design............................................................................................................................	1-15

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)..........................................	2-7
Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)...................................................................................	2-9
Removing the Keyboard Cover (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).................................	2-10
Removing the Keyboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ...........................................	2-12
Removing the Hard Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ................................	2-14
Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)..............................	2-18
Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)............................................	2-22
Removing the CD Player PCA (selected models) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ....	2-24
Removing the Hinge Saddle Set (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ...............................	2-25
Removing the Video PCA (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ........................................	2-27
Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ..........	2-29
Removing the CPU Module (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)......................................	2-30
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) .............................	2-32
Removing the CD/DVD Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) .................................	2-34
Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............	2-35
Reinstalling the Motherboard ..............................................................................................	2-37
Replacing the Bottom Case..................................................................................................	2-38
Removing Notebook Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)............................	2-40

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.........................................................................................................................	3-22
e-DiagTools Diagnostic Program ........................................................................................	3-22
Power-On Self-Test .............................................................................................................	3-28
Sycard PCCtest 450/460 CardBus Card (Optional).............................................................	3-31
Desktop and Windows Management Interfaces (DMI/WMI)..............................................	3-32
BIOS Setup Utility...............................................................................................................	3-33

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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 .................................................................................................................	1-3
Figure 1-2. Front View .........................................................................................................................	1-4
Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View ..................................................................................................................	1-4
Figure 1-4. Bottom View......................................................................................................................	1-5
Figure 1-5. Status Lights ......................................................................................................................	1-7
Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook....................................................................................................	1-10
Figure 1-7. Multimedia Buttons .........................................................................................................	1-11
Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram .........................................................................................	1-15
Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow..............................................................................................................	2-2
Figure 2-2. Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................	2-4
Figure 2-3. Removing the SDRAM Cover...........................................................................................	2-5
Figure 2-4. Removing an SDRAM Module .........................................................................................	2-6
Figure 2-5. Removing the Mini-PCI PCA............................................................................................	2-8
Figure 2-6. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws ..........................................................	2-10
Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Cover .......................................................................................	2-11
Figure 2-8. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws .....................................................................	2-12
Figure 2-9. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable .................................................................................	2-13
Figure 2-10. Removing the Hard Disk Drive .....................................................................................	2-15
Figure 2-11. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier ...................................................................................	2-15
Figure 2-12. Removing the Display ...................................................................................................	2-19
Figure 2-13. Video PCA DIP Switches..............................................................................................	2-21
Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws....................................................................	2-22
Figure 2-15. Removing the Top Case.................................................................................................	2-23
Figure 2-16. Removing the CD Player PCA ......................................................................................	2-24
Figure 2-17. Removing the Hinge Saddle Retaining Screws .............................................................	2-25
Figure 2-18. Removing the Hinge Saddle ..........................................................................................	2-26
Figure 2-19. Removing the Video PCA .............................................................................................	2-28
Figure 2-20. Removing the Heatsink Assembly.................................................................................	2-29
Figure 2-21. Removing the CPU Module...........................................................................................	2-31
Figure 2-22. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive ..................................................................................	2-33
Figure 2-23. Removing the CD/DVD Drive ......................................................................................	2-34
Figure 2-24. Removing the Motherboard ...........................................................................................	2-36
Figure 2-25. Installing the PCMCIA Doors .......................................................................................	2-38
Figure 2-26. Example of Serial Number Label ..................................................................................	2-39
Figure 3-1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps .............................................................................................	3-2
Figure 3-2. e-DiagTools Screens — Basic and Advanced .................................................................	3-22
Figure 3-3. Serial and Parallel Loopback Connectors ........................................................................	3-24
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....................................................................................................	1-6
Table 1-3. Status Lights.......................................................................................................................	1-8
Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys .......................................................................................................................	1-9
Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications ...............................................................................	1-12
Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories ...................................................................................................	1-14
Table 1-7. Functional Structure .........................................................................................................	1-16
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.......................................................................	2-7
Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) ........................................................................	2-9
Table 2-7. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers ..................................................................	2-14
Table 2-8. Motherboard Video DIP Switch Settings for Technology Code GE Models ..................	2-20
Table 2-9. Motherboard Video DIP Switch Settings for Technology Code GD Models..................	2-20
Table 2-10. CPU Module Replacement Part Numbers......................................................................	2-30
Table 2-11. Removing Notebook Components .................................................................................	2-40
Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic Tools .................................................................................................	3-5
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Suggestions .............................................................................................	3-6
Table 3-3. e-DiagTools Error Codes .................................................................................................	3-25
Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep Codes ..................................................................................	3-28
Table 3-5. POST Messages ...............................................................................................................	3-29
Table 3-6. Sycard PCCtest Commands .............................................................................................	3-31
Table 3-7. BIOS Setup Menus and Parameters .................................................................................	3-33
Table 4-1. Replaceable Parts for Technology Code GE Models.........................................................	4-3
Table 4-2. Replaceable Parts for Technology Code GD Models ........................................................	4-5
Table 4-3. Accessory Replaceable Parts..............................................................................................	4-7
Table 4-4. Part Number Reference ......................................................................................................	4-8
Table 5-1. XE3 TFT LCD Guidelines (13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA, 15.0-in SXGA+) ............................	5-3

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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
		only.
HP Asia Pacific Channel	http://www.hp.com.au	Restricted to DPSP Partners only.
Support Centre for DPSP
Partners
HP/MCD Web Site	http://www.mcd.hp.com	HP’s internal web site for division
		information.
America Online	Keyword: HP	Call [phone] for membership
		within the US.
CompuServe	GO HP	Call [phone] for membership
		within the US.
HP Support Assist CD	[phone]	US and Canada.
	[phone]	Outside US and Canada.
Microsoft Windows manual		Information about Windows operating
		system.
Microsoft Web	http://www.microsoft.com	Information and updates for Windows
		operating systems.

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Product Information

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

The products described in this service manual may have either of two technology codes—GE or GD—as listed in the following table. These codes determine the service parts needed for that model— see “Technology Codes“ on page 1-2.

Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models

Product	CPU	Display/color	Hard	Standard	CD/DVD	Multimedia	LAN	Battery 2	OS 3	Tech.
			Drive	SDRAM	drive 1	buttons/				Code
						status panel
F2407M	Athlon 1 GHz	15.0” XGA/silver	20 GB	256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	ME	GD
F2409	Duron 800 MHz	13.3-in XGA/blue	10 GB	128 MB	CD (24X)	No 5	N	NiMh	W98	GD
F2410	Athlon 1 GHz	13.3-in XGA/blue	10 GB	128 MB	CD (24X)	No 5	N	NiMh	W98	GD
F2411	Duron 800 MHz	13.3-in XGA/blue	10 GB	128 MB	CD (24X)	No 5	N	NiMh	W98	GD
F2412	Duron 800 MHz	13.3-in XGA/blue	10 GB	128 MB	CD (24X)	No 5	N	NiMh	W98	GD
F2418M	Duron 850 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	128 MB	DVD (8X)	Yes	Y	6 Li-Ion	ME	GD
F2419M	Athlon 900 MHz	15.0-in XGA/silver	20 GB	256 MB	DVD (8X)	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	ME	GD
F2420M	Athlon 1 GHz	15.0-in XGA/silver	30 GB	256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	ME	GD
F3779	Duron 800 MHz	13.3-in XGA/cole gray	10 GB	128 MB	CD (24X)	No 5	N	NiMh	W98	GD
F3780	Athlon 900 MHz	14.1-in XGA/cole gray	20 GB	128 MB	DVD (8X)	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	W98	GD
F3781	Athlon 900 MHz	14.1-in XGA/cole gray	20 GB	128 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	W98	GD
F3783M	Duron 850 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	256 MB	DVD (8X)	Yes	Y	6 Li-Ion	ME/works	GD
F3784M	Duron 850 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	6 Li-Ion	ME/works	GD
F3865M	Duron 850 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	128 MB	DVD (8X)	Yes	Y	6 Li-Ion	ME/works	GD
F3886HT	Duron 900 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3924H	Athlon 900 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3927H	Athlon 1 GHz	15.0-in XGA/silver	30 GB	256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3928H	Athlon 950 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	2x128 MB 4	DVD (8X)	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3929H	Athlon 1 GHz	15.0-in XGA/silver	20 GB	2x256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3930H	Athlon 1.1 GHz	15.0-in SXGA+/silver	30 GB	2x256 MB	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3931H	Duron 900 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	10 GB	256 MB	DVD (8X)	No 5	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3933H	Athlon 950 MHz	14.1-in XGA/silver	20 GB	2x128 MB 4	Combo	Yes	Y	9 Li-Ion	XP Home	GE
F3978AV	BTCO	BTCO	BTCO	BTCO	BTCO	Yes	Y	BTCO	XP Home	GE
F3980AV	BTCO	BTCO	BTCO	BTCO	BTCO	No 5	Y	BTCO	XP Home	GE

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Product

CPU

Display/color

Hard

Standard

CD/DVD

Multimedia

LAN

Battery 2

OS 3

Tech.

Drive

SDRAM

drive 1

buttons/

Code

status panel

F4307H

Duron 900 MHz

14.1-in XGA/silver

20 GB

128 MB

Combo

Yes

Y

NiMH

XP Home

GE

F4308H

Athlon 900 MHz

14.1-in XGA/silver

20 GB

256 MB

Combo

Yes

Y

NiMH

XP Home

GE

F4309H

Athlon 1 GHz

15.0-in SXGA+/silver

30 GB

256 MB

Combo

Yes

Y

9 Li-Ion

XP Home

GE

This table lists only base product configurations—custom configurations are not included.

All models include 56K modem.

LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-T (100 Mbps).

BTCO = Built to Customer Order.

1

Combo optical drive = DVD + CD-RW.

2

Battery = 6- or 9-cell Li-Ion or NiMH.

3

OS = Windows XP Home Edition, Windows ME, or Windows 98.

4

Two 128-MB modules instead of one 256-MB module.

5

“Defeatured” SKUs have no multimedia player buttons or LCD status panel.

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, GE.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
GD	Omnibook XE3	AMD Celeron and Athlon processors,
	Pavilion N5XXX series	Windows ME, 2000, or 98 operating system.
	(X is any number 0-9)
GE	Omnibook XE3	AMD Celeron and Athlon processors, Windows XP
	Pavilion N5XXX series	operating system, cosmetic change (new lighter
	(X is any number 0-9)	blue color on all plastics).

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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 (four).	7.	Click buttons.
2.	Power switch and status light.	8.	CD/DVD drive.
3.	Status lights (left to right: battery status, caps lock,	9.	Built-in microphone.
	num lock, scroll lock, floppy drive access, hard	10. CD/DVD eject button.
	drive access, CD/DVD drive access).
		11. Standby button (blue).
	(See page 1-7.)
4.	Pad Lock touch pad on/off button.	12. Modem port.
5.	Touch pad (pointing device).	13. LAN port (selected models).
6.	Scroll up/down toggle.

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Figure 1-2. Front View

14. Headphone jack.	17. Multimedia buttons (selected models).
15. Status panel mode select button (selected models).	18. Latch.
16. Status panel (selected models).

Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View

19.AC adapter jack.

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

21.Serial port.

22.Parallel port.

23.VGA port (external monitor).

24.TV output port.

25.Two USB ports.

26.Microphone jack.

27.Kensington lock slot (security connector).

28.PC card slots (upper and lower).

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

30.PC card eject buttons.

31.Floppy disk drive.

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	Figure 1-4. Bottom View
32. Battery.	34. SDRAM cover.
33. Battery latch.	35. 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	Allow timeout.	Press any key or
Power status LED stays green.		move a pointing
Saves minimal power.		device to restore
Turns off the display and hard disk.		the display (“Instant
Restarts quickly.		On”).
Maintains network connections.
Standby mode	Press the blue standby button.	Press the blue
Power status LED turns amber.	–or–	standby button to
Saves significant power.	Click Start, Turn Off Computer,	return to your
Turns off the display, hard drive, and other	Stand By.	current session
components.	–or–	(“Instant-On”).
Maintains the current session in SDRAM.	Click Start, Shutdown, Standby.
Restarts quickly.	–or–
Restores network connections.	Allow timeout (Windows 98 only).
Hibernate mode	Click Start, Turn Off Computer,	Press the blue
Power status LED turns off.	then press and hold Shift and click	standby button to
Saves maximum power.	Hibernate.	recover your
Saves the current session to disk, then turns off.	–or–	previous session.
Restores network connections.	Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate.
	–or–
	Allow timeout (Windows 98 only).
Turn off	Click Start, Turn Off Computer,	Press the blue
Power status LED turns off.	Turn Off.	standby button to
Saves maximum power.	–or–	restart with a new
Turns off without saving the current session.	Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down	session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,	(recommended).
and restores network connections with mini-PCI	–or–
and some PCMCIA cards.	Slide the power switch and hold for
	five seconds (only if the Start menu
	procedure doesn’t work).

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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.	5.	Scroll lock.
2.	Battery status.	6.	Floppy disk drive activity.
3.	Caps lock.	7.	Hard disk drive activity.
4.	Num lock.	8.	CD/DVD drive activity.

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Table 1-3. Status Lights

	Indicator	Meaning
	LED next to	Power status
	power switch	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.
	A	Caps Lock
		Caps Lock is active.
	1	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 (TFT screens only).
Fn+F2	Increases the display brightness (TFT screens only).
Fn+F3	Decreases the display brightness (HPA screens only).
Fn+F4	Increases the display brightness (HPA screens only).
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, turn off the notebook from Windows: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off.

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

•Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, until the notebook turns off.

•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

Once the notebook is off, press the blue standby button to restart.

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 272.3 x 40.5 mm) for 13.3/14.1-in models.
	13.46 x 10.92 x 1.65 in (342 x 276.6 x 42.0 mm) for 15.0-in models.
	Weight: 7 lbs minimum.
Processor	Technology code GD: AMD Duron and Athlon, 200-MHz FSB.
	Technology code GE: AMD K7 Duron and Athlon, 200-MHz FSB.
Chip Set	Ali M1647 + M1535.
SDRAM	133-MHz (PC133) SDRAM.
	No SDRAM on board.
	Two 1.25-in slots for expansion up to 512 MB, using two 256-MB SODIMM modules
	(144 pin, 3.3 V).
Mass Storage	Hard disk drive:
	– 10, 20, or 30 GB, PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE.
	– 9.5 mm, 2.5 in.
	– Technology code GD: Supports Ultra DMA33/66.
	– Technology code GE: Supports Ultra DMA33/66/100.
	Floppy disk drive: 1.44 MB, 12.7 mm, 3-mode module.
	Optical drive: 24x CD, 8x DVD, 24x8x CD-RW (or higher), 8x4x24x8 DVD-CDRW
	(Combo), 12.7 mm module.
Display	13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA (1024x768) or 15.0-in SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT LCD.
Graphics Controller	Trident CBXP + 8 MB video RAM.
Power	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 hrs (system off), 3 hrs (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.
Keyboard and	87/88/90-key spill-proof QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation.
Pointing Devices	Embedded numeric keypad, 12 function (Fn) keys.
	Touch pad with on/off button.
	Left and right click buttons, center scroll button.
	NS87570 keyboard controller.
Audio System	CD player with built-in control buttons and status display (selected models).
	Two stereo speakers.
	Built-in microphone.
	Microphone and headphone jacks.
Audio	ESS Allegro (1988).
	– Integrated AC’97 CODEC.
	– HSP modem interface via MC’97 link.
	– Supports wake up on Ring.
	Modem CODEC ESS 2828 on mini-PCI slot.

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Communications	LAN:
	– 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.
Input/Output	Serial port: 9 pins (RS232), 16550 compatible.
	High-speed bidirectional parallel port: 25 pins, EPP/ECP capability.
	VGA port: 15 pins.
	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) jacks
Expandability	Two Type II or one Type III 16-/32-bit PCMCIA slots.
Options	64/128/256-MB PC133 SODIMM: 3.3 V, 144-pin, SDRAM.
	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.

Environmental Limits Operating temperature: 0 to 40 ° C (32 to 104 ° F). Storage temperature: –20 to 65 ° C (–4 to 149 ° F).

Operating humidity: 20% (10% on some models) 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		Li-Ion battery (9 cell)
F2297A		Car adapter (Europe only)
8120-6312		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Australia/New Zealand)
8120-6313		Replacement power cord, 125 Vac, 3 A (U.S./Canada/Taiwan/Mexico/Philippines)
8120-6314		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Europe/Egypt/Israel/Saudi Arabia)
8120-6316		Replacement power cord, 125 Vac, 3 A (Japan)
8120-6317		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (South Africa)
8120-8367		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Argentina)
8120-8373		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (People’s Republic of China)
8120-8452		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Chile)
8120-8699		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (UK [EPSR] Hong Kong/Singapore)
8121-0702		Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (India)
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
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

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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

Video PCA

Switchboard PCA

Top case

(speakers, touch pad, click buttons)

Mini-PCI

PCA

Motherboard PCA

Heatsink/fan

assembly

CD/DVD drive

PCMCIA	PCMCIA
cards	sockets (2)

SDRAM

module

Floppy disk drive

Headphone	CD player	Keyboard	Battery
PCA	PCA

Hard disk drive

Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram

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		Table 1-7. Functional Structure
Function	Components Used		Component Roles
Bootup	CPU module		Main processor.
	Motherboard		Primary system circuitry.
	Floppy disk module		First source of disk-based startup code.
	Hard disk drive		Second source of disk-based startup code.
Processor	CPU module		Main processor, numeric data processor, L1 and L2 cache.
	Motherboard		Primary system circuitry.
Memory	Motherboard		No onboard RAM.
	SDRAM module		Changeable RAM (2 slots).
	Video PCA		Video RAM.
Power	Battery		Power storage.
	Motherboard		Power control circuitry, AC adapter socket, lid switch, system-off switch,
			power supply.
	Switchboard PCA		Power switch, standby button.
	AC adapter		AC-to-DC converter.
Display	Motherboard		Video controller.
	Display assembly		Display output, backlight, power converter for backlight.
	Video PCA		Display drivers, LVDS processing, display/graphics controller, video
			RAM.
Hard disk	Motherboard		Hard disk controller.
	Hard disk drive		Hard disk mechanism.
Floppy drive	Motherboard		I/O controller, floppy connector.
	Floppy disk module		Floppy disk mechanism.
Keyboard	Motherboard		Keyboard controller, keyboard BIOS.
	Keyboard		Key switches.
Touch pad	Motherboard		Keyboard BIOS.
	Top case		Touch pad sensor, click buttons, controller (PS/2 output).
Audio	Motherboard		Audio controller, audio decoder, speaker amplifier, external microphone
			jack.
	Switchboard PCA		Microphone.
	Headphone PCA		Earphone amplifier.
	Top case		Speakers.
Status	Motherboard		LED circuitry, keyboard controller.
	Switchboard PCA		Status LEDs.
	CD player PCA		CD/DVD status display.
Serial	Motherboard		I/O controller, serial connector.
Parallel	Motherboard		I/O controller, parallel connector.
PS/2 port	Motherboard		Keyboard controller, PS/2 connector.
USB	Motherboard		Bus controller, USB connectors.
PCMCIA	Motherboard		PCMCIA controller.
	PCMCIA sockets		PCMCIA connectors.

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Removal and Replacement

This chapter shows how to remove and replace the notebook’s components and assemblies. The items marked by • in the following table are user-replaceable.

Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference

• Battery (page 2-4).	Heatsink assembly (with fan) (page 2-29).
Carrier, hard disk drive (page 2-15).	Keyboard (page 2-12).
Case, bottom (page 2-35).	Module, CPU (page 2-30).
Case, top (page 2-22).	• Module, SDRAM (page 2-5).
Cover, keyboard (page 2-10).	PCA, CD player (page 2-24).
• Cover, mini-PCI (page 2-9).	PCA, headphone (page 2-41).
• Cover, SDRAM (page 2-9).	• PCA, mini-PCI (page 2-7).
• Covers, screw (page 2-9).	PCA, motherboard (page 2-35).
Display assembly (page 2-18).	PCA, switchboard (page 2-41).
Doors, PCMCIA (page 2-38).	PCA, video (page 2-27).
Drive, CD/DVD (page 2-34).	Saddle, hinge set (page 2-25).
Drive, floppy disk (page 2-32).	Socket, PCMCIA (page 2-41).
Drive, hard disk (page 2-14).

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.

Only if not removing motherboard

or bottom case

If removing only heatsink assembly or CPU module

Start

Battery, AC adapter, SDRAM modules, mini-PCI PCA

Keyboard cover

Keyboard

Hard disk drive assembly

Display assembly

Top case assembly

Hinge saddle set

•CD/DVD drive assembly

•Video PCA

•Floppy disk drive assembly

•Headphone PCA

Heatsink assembly (with fan)

CPU module

Motherboard or bottom case

Switchboard PCA

(also remove if removing motherboard or bottom case assembly)

CD player PCA

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 long)	3.0 – 3.5	2.6 – 3.0
M2.5 (12–19 mm long)	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 slots for two 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 both screws holding the SDRAM cover (the cover retains the screws), and remove the cover.

Figure 2-3. Removing the SDRAM Cover

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

Figure 2-4. Removing an SDRAM Module

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 (LAN/modem)	F2409-60907
PCA, mini-PCI (LAN/modem) Malaysia	F2409-60908
PCA, mini-PCI (modem)	F2409-60909
PCA, mini-PCI (modem) Malaysia	F2409-60910

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, and carefully lift its free edge up. Note that the PCA has several sticky pads on the side facing the motherboard.

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.

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Figure 2-5. 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 sticky pads on the underside of the PCA are intact. Replace if needed.

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Replacing Small Parts

(User-Replaceable)

The user can replace the following small parts.

	Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
Part	Replacement Procedure
Cover, mini-PCI	On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw in the mini-PCI cover (the cover
	retains the screw) and remove the cover.
Cover, SDRAM	On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screws in the SDRAM module cover (the
	cover retains the screws) and remove the cover.
Covers, screw (on	Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the cover and pry it loose. To replace,
display bezel)	firmly press the adhesive side of the cover into the recess.

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Removing the Keyboard Cover

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

•#0 Phillips screwdriver.

•Small flat-blade screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Close the display, and remove both screws from the backs of the hinge covers.

Screws,

M2.5x4 mm (2)

Figure 2-6. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws

3.Open the notebook’s display so that it lays flat.

4.Use the flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry up the inside edges of the hinge covers until the cover pops loose, then lift the cover off.

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Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Cover

Reassembly Notes

•Tuck the display cables into the notch just to the right of the left display hinge.

•Hold the cover by the hinge covers, bow the center upwards slightly, and snap it into place. This may be easier if you bow the center of the panel upwards slightly as you install it. Note the cover’s retaining tabs at the left and center of the cover’s bottom edge, and at its upper left and right corners. Make sure these tabs snap back into place when reinstalling the cover.

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Removing the Keyboard

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

•#0 Phillips screwdriver.

•Small flat-head screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Remove the keyboard cover (page 2-10).

3.Loosen the four retaining screws along the top of the keyboard (the keyboard retains the screws).

Figure 2-8. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws

4.Raise the top of the keyboard, then lift the keyboard up and out of the notebook. Be careful not to pull on the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the notebook.

Caution

Be careful not to touch the heatsink until it has cooled. It could be hot if the notebook was running recently.

5.Lay the keyboard face down on the top case, forward of its normal position, and disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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Keyboard ribbon cable

Figure 2-9. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable

Reassembly Notes

•Lay the keyboard face down on the top case forward of its normal position, then reconnect the ribbon cable.

•Slip the metal tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into their slots in the top case, then lower the keyboard into place.

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