Page 2 - Notice
ii HP OmniBook XE2 Notice In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, technical and environmental informationin this document is subject to change without notice. This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to changewithout notice. Hewlett-Pa...
Page 3 - Contents; OmniBook XE Technology Codes........................................................................
HP OmniBook XE2 iii Contents Product Information ..................................................................................................... 1-1 Features and Operation.................................................................................................................. 1-2 Turn...
Page 4 - Figures
iv HP OmniBook XE2 Figures Figure 1-1. OmniBook Front View ...................................................................................................... 1-2Figure 1-2. OmniBook Side View ....................................................................................................... ...
Page 6 - Introduction; Sources of OmniBook Information
vi HP OmniBook XE2 Introduction This service manual provides reference information for the HP OmniBook XE2. It is intended to beused by HP-authorized service personnel in the installation, servicing, and repair of this product. The manual is designed as a self-paced guide. It is intended to train yo...
Page 7 - This chapter describes
HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-1 The HP OmniBook XE2 provides desktop performance and expandability as well as convenientportability. It uses high-performance component technologies that make it capable of replacing adesktop computer or serving as a portable multimedia presentation tool. Tabl...
Page 8 - Features and Operation
1-2 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2 Features and Operation The following five illustrations point out the main external features of the computer. They arefollowed by highlights of the computer’s operation. For an internal, exploded view, see page 4-2. Figure 1-1. OmniBook Front View 1 Latch to o...
Page 10 - Turning the OmniBook On and Off; Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook.
1-4 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2 Figure 1-5. OmniBook Status Lights 1 Power 6 Scroll Lock 2 AC connected 7 Floppy disk drive access 3 Battery 8 Hard disk drive access 4 Caps Lock 9 CD-ROM access 5 Num Lock Turning the OmniBook On and Off • On. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBo...
Page 12 - Checking the Status of the OmniBook
1-6 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2 Checking the Status of the OmniBook The OmniBook status lights, located on the keyboard cover (the display bezel above the keyboard),indicate power status and drive activity. These lights are on the LED PCA. Table 1-3. Status Lights (LED PCA) Icon Meaning No i...
Page 13 - Using Fn Hot Keys; Resetting the OmniBook; –or–
HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-7 Using Fn Hot Keys The Fn key combined with another key is a hot key—a shortcut key sequence for various systemcontrols. For an external keyboard, CTRL+ALT is normally equivalent to the Fn key. Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys Hot Key Effect Fn + F1 Decreases the display...
Page 14 - System Resources
1-8 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2 System Resources Below are default values for system resources. To see other, non-default possibilities, use the BIOSSetup utility (see page 3-22), which lists port and audio device configurations in the System Devicesmenu. The tables in this section show typi...
Page 16 - Specifications; The following tables list descriptions for the OmniBook.
1-10 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2 Specifications The following tables list descriptions for the OmniBook. Table 1-9. OmniBook XE2 Specifications PhysicalAttributes Size: 311mm×249mm×42mm (12.24”×9.80”×1.64”) closed.Weight: 3.0 kg (6.6 lb.). Processorand BusArchitecture 333, 366, 400-MHz Intel...
Page 18 - Internal Design
1-12 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2 Internal Design The motherboard PCA is the central component of the OmniBook design. It plays a role in virtuallyall system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard. The following figure shows the connections among the re...
Page 21 - indicates that an item is user-replaceable.; Caution; Note
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-1 This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the following components and assemblies. A bullet( •) indicates that an item is user-replaceable. Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference • Battery (page 2-3). Bottom case (table on page 2-21). CD-ROM drive (tabl...
Page 23 - Removing the Battery; Carefully read the following information.; Required Equipment
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-3 Removing the Battery (User-Replaceable) Carefully read the following information. Caution • Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire or water. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be r...
Page 24 - Removing a RAM Board; Table 2-4. RAM Board Replacement Part Numbers
2-4 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Removing a RAM Board (User-Replaceable) The OmniBook XE2 has 64 MB of RAM on the motherboard and has one RAM slot for installingadditional RAM. Table 2-4. RAM Board Replacement Part Numbers Description ProductNumber RAM board, 32-MB SDRAM F1456A RAM board,...
Page 25 - Pull the module out of the connector. Handle it only by the edges.
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-5 3. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module by pushing them gently outward, awayfrom the sides of the module. The free edge of the module pops up. 4. Pull the module out of the connector. Handle it only by the edges. Figure 2-3. Releasing the...
Page 26 - Removing the Hard Disk Drive; Table 2-5. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Number; Create a partition the size of the default option.
2-6 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Removing the Hard Disk Drive (User-Replaceable) Table 2-5. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Number Description Part Number ExchangePart Number Drive, hard disk (6.0GB) F1753-60975 F1753-69075 Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedu...
Page 27 - Replacing Small Parts; The following small parts are user-replaceable.
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-7 Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) The following small parts are user-replaceable. Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) Part Replacement Procedure Feet Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or pointed knife under the foot and pry it lo...
Page 28 - Removing the Fan
2-8 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Removing the Fan (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Turn the computer bottom side up. 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, r...
Page 29 - Removing the Keyboard; Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws.
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-9 Removing the Keyboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Plastic knife or small flat-blade screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Use a plastic ...
Page 30 - Reassembly Notes
2-10 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Figure 2-6. Installing the Keyboard Reassembly Notes • Lay the keyboard bottom side up on the top case, forward of its normal position, and attach theflex cable to the base. Be sure that the cable is folded neatly beneath the keyboard.
Page 31 - Removing the Display Assembly
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-11 Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Plastic knife or small flat-blade screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Open ...
Page 32 - Removing the LCD Module
2-12 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Removing the LCD Module (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Pointed knife or probe. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove the display assembly (page ...
Page 35 - Removing the Top Case
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-15 Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Pointed knife or probe. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remo...
Page 37 - Removing the CPU and Motherboard
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-17 Removing the CPU and Motherboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. • 5-mm (3/16 inch) hex driver. • uPGA-1 CPU removal tool (Technology Code DD) Removal Procedure 1. Unp...
Page 38 - Figure 2-11. Removing the CPU and Motherboard
2-18 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws (two long screws on top and one shortscrew on the front left). Technology Code (DD):Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws (two long screws on top, one short screw onthe top right, and ...
Page 39 - Remove the motherboard:; Storing the Serial Number Electronically
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-19 • Tilt the left of the modem PCA up to detach the connector on the bottom. • Lift the PCA out. 9. Remove the motherboard: • Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the two brackets; the left bracket has two screws, andthe right has three. • Using the Phill...
Page 40 - Installing a New Serial Number Label
2-20 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Installing a New Serial Number Label If you do not have a master file that creates serial number labels, get a copy from the Reseller website(see page vi) under Product Support Information in the Service and Support Library. 1. Using any PC connected to a...
Page 41 - Removing Other Components; Table 2-9. Removing Bottom Case Components
HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-21 Removing Other Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Pointed knife or probe (for display components). • 5-mm hex driver (or 3/16 inch) (for bottom case components). Removal Procedure 1. Unplug...
Page 43 - Troubleshooting information
HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-1 This chapter includes troubleshooting and diagnostic information for testing the functionality of theOmniBook and identifying faulty modules: • Troubleshooting information Troubleshooting the problem (page 3-2). Verifying the repair (page 3-3)....
Page 44 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting the Problem; Record pertinent information about the unit:
3-2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting The suggestions in this section can help isolate and repair the cause of a problem. To ensure qualityrepair, HP recommends that you follow the basic troubleshooting steps shown in the illustrationbelow. Figure 3-1. Basic Troubleshoo...
Page 45 - troubleshooting suggestions to help find possible causes.; Verifying the Repair; Basic Diagnostic Test.
HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-3 • Consider Causes. Keep in mind possible causes for each problem. Use the diagnostic tools and troubleshooting suggestions to help find possible causes. The OmniBook diagnostic program is the primary troubleshooting tool—it tests mostcomponents u...
Page 46 - Suggestions for Troubleshooting
3-4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2 Suggestions for Troubleshooting Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic Tools Function OmniBookDiagnostics Power-OnSelf-Test DMI/TopTools(if installed) BIOS Setup Bootup Tests Describes(SafeTools) Configures Processor Tests(System menu) Tests Describes(Asse...
Page 53 - Diagnostic Tools; OmniBook Diagnostic Program; User-level testing using the basic hardware test.
HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-11 Diagnostic Tools This section describes the following diagnostic tools you can use for troubleshooting and repairing theOmniBook: • OmniBook hardware diagnostic program (below). • Power-on self-test (page 3-16). • Desktop Management Interface (pag...
Page 54 - diaginst
3-12 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2 • On any computer with World Wide Web access, download the diagnostic software package fromthe OmniBook website (see page vi), run this file to unpack the files, then run diaginst to create the diagnostic disk. Running the Diagnostic Test 1. Inser...
Page 55 - Figure 3-3. Serial and Parallel Loopback Connectors
HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-13 Note that the serial and parallel port tests are more thorough if you connect a loop-back connector tothe port before running the test for that port. See the wiring diagrams below. 14 1 25 13 6 1 9 5 Figure 3-3. Serial and Parallel Loopback Connec...
Page 62 - Installing the DMI Package
3-20 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is basically a set of rules for accessing information about apersonal computer. Using DMI, an application program can determine, for example, which hardwareand software comp...
Page 63 - Contents of the DMI Package
HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-21 manufacturers, including Hewlett-Packard, to define a standard method of managing the physical andlogical components of personal computers. Hewlett-Packard has developed a number of extensions to DMI to allow the enhanced features of HPOmniBook co...
Page 64 - BIOS Setup Utility; Running the BIOS Setup Utility
3-22 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup utility provides access to basic configuration settings. It is independent of theoperating system. Running the BIOS Setup Utility 1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If neces...
Page 72 - HP Part Number
4-6 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2 HP Part Number HP ExchangePart Number Description Technology Code* DB DD 18 F1753-60956 LCD Cbl, IBM 12 TFT X 18 F1753-60957 LCD Cbl, Shp 12 TFT X 18 F1753-60958 LCD Cbl, LG 12 TFT X 18 F1753-60959 LCD Cbl, Shp 12 DSTN X X 18 F1753-60960 LCD Cbl, Syo 12 DSTN X 1...
Page 81 - Password Removal Policy
This chapter includes the following reference information: • Password removal policy. • Display quality statement. • Technology Codes. Password Removal Policy If the user forgets the system password, the user calls Technical Support to determine the properremoval procedure. The user must provide pro...
Page 82 - Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement
Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement TFT display manufacturing is a high precision but imperfect technology, and manufacturers cannotcurrently produce large displays that are cosmetically perfect. Most, if not all, TFT displays willexhibit some level of cosmetic imperfection. These cosmetic imp...
Page 84 - OmniBook XE Technology Codes; Details; DB; Technology Code Example
OmniBook XE Technology Codes HP does not change the product name every time the product technology changes. While thishelps ensure continuing market momentum for the products, it complicates the technologydeployment and support processes. To help with these processes, HP has chosen to add a technolo...
