Page 3 - MSG Revision history
MSG Revision history Revision Publication date Description A December 2010 The 6.35-cm (2.50-in) hard drive is installed in the optical drive bay, using a hard drive carrier, spare part number 598787-001.The information was updated in the following locations: Illustrated parts catalog on page 19 , S...
Page 5 - Safety warning notice
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only ona hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining o...
Page 7 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................................................ 1 2 External component identification ........................................................................................
Page 11 - Product description
1 Product description Category Description Product Name HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC Processors Intel® Dual Core™ processors (support Intel Turbo Boost Technology): ● Intel Dual Core i7-640LM 2.13-GHz processor, (turbo up to 2.93-GHz), 4-MB L3 cache, 4threads, low-voltage (25-W) ● Intel Dual Core ...
Page 17 - External component identification
2 External component identification Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in thischapter identify the standard features on most computer models. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: In Windows 7: ▲ Select Start > ...
Page 18 - Display components
Display components Item Component Description 1 WWAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicatewith WWANs (select models only). 2 WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicatewith WLANs (select models only). 3 Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. 4 Webcam ...
Page 20 - Buttons and fingerprint reader
Buttons and fingerprint reader 10 Chapter 2 External component identification
Page 22 - Keys
Item Component Description (8) Volume up button Increases speaker volume. (9) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of apassword logon. Keys Item Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed incombination with the fn key....
Page 24 - Front components
Front components Item Component Description (1) Business card slot Holds a business card in position so that the webcamcan capture the information on the card. (2) Wireless light ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as aWLAN device, the HP Mobile Broadband Module(select models only), and/or a...
Page 29 - Illustrated parts catalog
3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that may be neededwhen troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: (1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front ...
Page 30 - Computer major components
Computer major components 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 38 - Mass storage
Mass storage Item Description Spare part number (1) 6.35-cm (2.50-in) mass storage device NOTE: 6.35-cm (2.50-in) devices must be installed in the optical drive bay, using a hard drive carrier, spare part number 598787-001 (includes HDD and ODD connector boards and the USB board). Installation of 6....
Page 40 - Plastics Kit
Plastics Kit Item Description Spare part number Plastics Kit : 598796-001 (1) Optical drive bezel (2) Wireless module compartment cover (includes one captive screw, secured by a C-clip) (3) ExpressCard slot bezel (4) Memory module compartment cover (includes one captive screw, secured by a C-clip) (...
Page 42 - Sequential part number listing
Sequential part number listing Spare partnumber Description 481089-001 RTC battery 490371-001 Power cord for use in Canada and the United States 490371-011 Power cord for use in Australia and New Zealand 490371-021 Power cord for use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 490371-031 Power cord for u...
Page 47 - Removal and replacement procedures; Preliminary replacement requirements; Tools required; Plastic parts
4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers ● Torx T8 screwdriver Service consideratio...
Page 49 - Grounding guidelines; Electrostatic discharge damage
Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structuredetermine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide someprotection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough pow...
Page 52 - Component replacement procedures; Service tag
Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 72 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing thecomputer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Service tag The service ...
Page 53 - Computer feet
Computer feet The computer feet are hot melted to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below. There aretwo different sized feet: the five square feet (1) are installed on the front and the back of the base enclosure. The three rectangular feet (2) are installed in the rear/left corner of ...
Page 54 - Battery
Battery Description Spare part number 9-cell, 93-WH, 2.8-WH Li battery 593587-001 6-cell, 62-WH, 2.8-WH Li battery 593586-001 6-cell, 55-WH, 2.8-WH Li long life battery 593585-001 3-cell, 31-WH, 2.8-WH Li battery 492548-001 3-cell, 28-WH, 2.8-WH Li long life battery 593584-001 Before disassembling t...
Page 55 - SIM
SIM NOTE: This section applies only to computer models with WWAN capability. NOTE: If there is a SIM inserted in the SIM slot, it must be removed before disassembling the computer. Be sure that the SIM is reinserted in the SIM slot after reassembling the computer. Before removing the SIM, follow the...
Page 56 - Bluetooth module
Bluetooth module Description Spare part number HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 598766-001. 537921-001 Before rem...
Page 58 - Expansion memory module
Expansion memory module Description Spare part number 4096-MB memory module (1333-MHz, DDR3) 599092-002 2048-MB memory module (1333-MHz, DDR3) 598856-002 1024-MB memory module (1333-MHz, DDR3) 598859-002 Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are uns...
Page 60 - Low-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive
Low-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive NOTE: The 4.57-cm (1.80-in) hard drive and solid-state drive spare part kit includes a hard drive or solid-state drive bracket. Description Spare part number 4.57-cm (1.80-in), 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 614537-001 4.57-cm (1.80-in), 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard...
Page 63 - WLAN module
WLAN module Description Spare part number Broadcom 43224AGN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n WiFi Adapter for use in Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina,Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia,Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala,...
Page 67 - WWAN module
WWAN module Description Spare part number HP un2420 Broadband Module for use in all countries and regions 531993-001 HP hs2330 HSPA Mobile Broadband Module for use in all countries and regions 574249-001 HP hs2320 HSPA Mobile Broadband Module for use only in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa NOTE:...
Page 69 - Optical drive
Optical drive NOTE: The optical drive is an optional feature and is available only on computer models equipped with a low voltage (25-W) processor. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive 598776-001 DVD-ROM Drive 598775-001 Before removing the optical drive, foll...
Page 71 - Standard-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive
Standard-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive NOTE: Installation of the 6.35-cm (2.50-in) hard drive or solid-state drive in the hard drive bay is not supported. The 6.35-cm (2.50-in) hard drive or solid-state drive cannot be installed when the optical drive is installed. Description Spare part n...
Page 75 - Switch cover and keyboard
Switch cover and keyboard Description Spare part number Switch cover (includes power button board and cable) 598800-001 Keyboard for use in country/region Spare part number Keyboard for use in country/region Spare part number Belgium 598790-A41 Norway 598790-091 Brazil 598790-201 Portugal 598790-131...
Page 80 - Primary memory module
Primary memory module Description Spare part number 4096-MB memory module (1333-MHz, DDR3) 599092-002 2048-MB memory module (1333-MHz, DDR3) 598856-002 1024-MB memory module (1333-MHz, DDR3) 598859-002 Memory shield (includes one captive screw) 598793-001 Before removing the primary memory module, f...
Page 82 - Display assembly
Display assembly Description Spare part number 12.1-in, WXGA AntiGlare LED display assembly for use only with computer models equipped with awebcam (includes display panel cable, WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and WWANantenna transceivers and cables. 598794-001 12.1-in, WXGA AntiGlare LED dis...
Page 91 - Top cover
Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad board and cable, TouchPad button board and cable, and TouchPad bracket. Description Spare part number For use only on computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader (includes fingerprint reader andcable) 598801-001 For use only o...
Page 94 - Card reader board
Card reader board Description Spare part number Card reader board (includes cable) 598768-001 Card reader board bracket 598767-001 Before removing the card reader board and bracket, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnth...
Page 97 - Bluetooth module cable
Remove the speaker: 1. Disconnect the speaker cable (1) from the system board. 2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw (2) and the Phillips PM2.0×6.0 screw (3) that secure the speaker to the base enclosure. 3. Remove the speaker (4) from the base enclosure. Reverse this procedure to install the speak...
Page 99 - System board
System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes the processor, replacement thermal material, and a replacement thermal material cleaning kit. Description Spare part number System boards equipped with a standard-voltage (35-W) processor: Equipped with an Intel Core i7-620M 2.66-GHz proces...
Page 102 - Modem module
Modem module NOTE: The modem module spare part kit does not include a modem module cable. The modem module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 598766-001. Description Spare part number For use in all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand 510099-001 For use only in ...
Page 103 - Fan/heat sink assembly
3. Disconnect the modem module cable (3) from the modem module. 4. Remove the modem module. Reverse this procedure to install the modem module. Fan/heat sink assembly Description Spare part number For use only on computer models equipped with a standard-voltage (35-W) processor 598789-001 For use on...
Page 106 - Computer Setup; Windows 7; Starting Computer Setup; Using Computer Setup; Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
5 Computer Setup Windows 7 Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operatingsystem is not working or will not load. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your computer. NOTE: An exte...
Page 107 - Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit , and then press enter . – or – ● To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. – or – Use the tab key and the ...
Page 108 - Computer Setup menus; File menu
Computer Setup menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. File menu Select To do this System Information ● View identification information for the compu...
Page 109 - Security menu
Security menu NOTE: Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer. Select To do this Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Set up a BIOS administrator password User Management (requires a BIOS administrator password) Create New BIOS User Account ...
Page 110 - System Configuration menu
System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer. Select To do this Language Change the Computer Setup language. Boot Options ● Set a Startup Menu delay (in seconds). ● Set the MultiBoot Express Boot Popup delay inseconds. ● Enable/d...
Page 113 - Windows Vista
Select To do this AMT Options ● Enable/disable Firmware Verbosity. ● Enable/disable AMT Setup Prompt (Ctrl-P). ● Enable/disable USB Key Provisioning Support. ● Enable/disable Unconfigure AMT on next boot. ● Select Terminal Emulation Mode. ◦ ANSI ◦ VT100 ● Enable/disable Firmware Progress Event Suppo...
Page 122 - Windows XP
Windows XP Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operatingsystem is not working or will not load. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your computer. NOTE: An external keyboard or...
Page 130 - Specifications; Computer specifications
6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Depth 21.34 cm 8.40 in Width 28.22 cm 11.11 in Height (front to back) 2.80 cm to 3.40 cm 1.10 in to 1.34 in Weight 1.50 kg 3.31 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19.0 V dc @ 3.5 A – 65 W Operating current 3.5 A Temperature Operating (no...
Page 131 - Hard drive specifications
12.1-in display specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 16.9 cm 6.7 in Depth 26.2 cm 10.3 in Diagonal 30.8 cm 12.1 in Number of colors Up to 16.8 million Contrast ratio 250:1 (typical) Brightness 180 nits (typical) Backlight LED Character display 80 × 25 Total power consumption 4.0 W Viewing ang...
Page 132 - DVD-ROM Drive specifications
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive specifications Applicable disc Read: Write: CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT,CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODECD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD,Video CD), Multisession CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9,DVD-10, DVD-18), ...
Page 134 - Backup and recovery
7 Backup and recovery Windows 7 To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders,back up your entire hard drive (select models only), create system repair discs (select models only),or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can...
Page 135 - Backing up your information
Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should createsystem repair discs (select models only) and your initial backup immediately after software setup. Asyou add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your syste...
Page 136 - Performing a recovery; Using the Windows recovery tools
Performing a recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information youhave previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix proble...
Page 137 - Using f11 recovery tools
Using f11 recovery tools CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were i...
Page 138 - Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs youpreviously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD toreboot the computer and repair the operating sy...
Page 141 - Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)
Using f11 recovery tools CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were i...
Page 144 - Recovering your information; Recovering the operating system and programs
NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Performing a recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer ...
Page 145 - Connector pin assignments
8 Connector pin assignments 1394 Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ Audio-in (microphone)/audio-out (headphone) combo Pin Signal 1 Audio signal in (microphone) / audio out, left channel(headphone) 2 Audio signal in (microphone) / audio out, right channel(headphone) 3 Ground (microphone) / ground...
Page 146 - DisplayPort
DisplayPort Pin Signal 1 ML_lane 0 (positive) 2 Ground 3 Lane 0 (negative) 4 Lane 1 (positive) 5 Ground 6 Lane 1 (negative) 7 Lane 2 (positive) 8 Ground 9 Lane 2 (negative) 10 Lane 3 (positive) 11 Ground 12 Lane 3 (negative) 13 Connected to ground 14 Connected to ground 15 Auxiliary channel (positiv...
Page 147 - External monitor
External monitor Pin Signal 1 Red analog 2 Green analog 3 Blue analog 4 Not connected 5 Ground 6 Ground analog 7 Ground analog 8 Ground analog 9 +5 VDC 10 Ground 11 Monitor detect 12 DDC 2B data 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 DDC 2B clock External monitor 137
Page 149 - Universal Serial Bus
Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data 3 Data + 4 Ground Universal Serial Bus 139
Page 150 - Power cord set requirements; Requirements for all countries
9 Power cord set requirements The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to120 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in thecountry or region where the equip...
Page 151 - Requirements for specific countries and regions
Requirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany VDE 1 Italy IMQ 1 Japan METI 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 Norway NEMKO 1 The People's R...
Page 158 - Index
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port connector pinout 135location 16 A AC adapter, spare part numbers 31, 36 ambient light sensor board location 9removal 77spare part number 27, 34, 77 antenna disconnecting 55, 57location 8 audio, product description 2audio-in jack connector pinout 135location 16 audio-...
