HP XE3 - Manuals

vi HP OmniBook XE3 Tables Table 1-1. OmniBook XE3 Series Models .......................................................................................... 1-1Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes .................................................................................................... 1-6Tabl...

HP OmniBook XE3 vii Introduction This manual provides reference information for servicing the HP OmniBook XE3 notebook PC. It isfor 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 in...

1-2 Product Information HP OmniBook XE3 Technology Codes HP does not change the name of a product every time the product’s technology changes. While thishelps ensure continuing market momentum for HP products, it complicates technology deploymentand support processes. To help solve this problem, HP ...

HP OmniBook XE3 Product Information 1-3 Features The following illustrations show the notebook’s main external features. For an exploded view of thenotebook, see page 4-2. Figure 1-1. Top/Right View 1. One-Touch buttons. 2. Power button. 3. Status lights (left to right: power status, battery status,...

1-6 Product Information HP OmniBook XE3 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 button or blue standby button. However, at timesyou may want to use certain methods to start or stop the n...

HP OmniBook XE3 Product Information 1-7 Checking the Notebook’s Status The notebook’s status lights—located above the keyboard—report power and battery status, keyboardstatus, and drive activity. Figure 1-5. Status Lights 1. Power status. 2. Battery status. 3. Caps lock. 4. Num lock. 5. Scroll lock....

HP OmniBook XE3 Product Information 1-9 Using Fn Hot Keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—forvarious system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, thenrelease both keys. External keyboards support only...

1-10 Product Information HP OmniBook XE3 Resetting the Notebook Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the notebookoff. If this happens, try the following in the order listed: • If possible, shut down Windows: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down. Pres...

HP OmniBook XE3 Product Information 1-11 Using the CD-ROM or DVD Player The multimedia buttons on the front of the notebook control the CD-ROM/DVD player, and work inmuch the same way as do the controls of a standalone CD-ROM or DVD player. The CD-ROM/DVDplayer operates whether the notebook is on, o...

1-12 Product Information HP OmniBook XE3 Specifications The following tables list the specifications for the notebook and its accessories. These are subject tochange: for the latest versions, see the HP Notebook web site, www.hp.com/notebooks (in Europe:www.europe.hp.com/notebooks). Hardware Specifi...

1-14 Product Information HP OmniBook XE3 Mechanical Features Kensington MicroSaver lock slot.Continuously variable-speed fan. Standards PC99, ACPI. Environmental Limits Operating temperature: 0 to 40 ° C (32 to 104 ° F). Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent RH without condensation.Operating altitude...

HP OmniBook XE3 Product Information 1-15 System Resources The following tables list the default values for the notebook’s system resources. Use the BIOS Setuputility (see page 3-29) to view all available port and audio device configurations in the SystemDevices menu. The tables in this section show ...

1-18 Product Information HP OmniBook XE3 Internal Design The motherboard PCA is the central component of the notebook’s design, and 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...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-1 This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the notebook’s removable components andassemblies. The items marked by • in the following table are user-replaceable. Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference • Battery (page 2-3). • Carrier, hard disk drive (page...

2-2 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 Disassembly Flowchart The following diagram shows the general “path” you will use in disassembling the notebook to accessany particular component. Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow Start Battery, AC adapter, SDRAM modules, mini-PCI card Keyboard cover Keyboard ...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-3 Table 2-1. Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. • 5mm hexagonal socket screwdriver. Table 2-2. Recommended Screw Torques Screw Thread Size Torque (cm-kgf) Torque (in-lbf) M2.5 (2–11 mm long...

2-4 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 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 th...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-5 Removing an SDRAM Module (User-Replaceable) The notebook has no SDRAM on its motherboard, but has slots for two SDRAM modules. One slotcontains an SDRAM module installed at the factory. See Table 4-2 on page 4-5 for a listing of replacement SDRAM modules a...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-7 Removing the Mini-PCI PCA (User-Replaceable) Certain notebook models include a mini-PCI PCA that contains either a modem or modem/LAN. SeeTable 4-2 on page 4-5 for a listing of replacement PCAs and part numbers. Caution Provide proper grounding and handle ...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-9 Removing the Keyboard Cover (with Hinge Covers) (User-Replaceable) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Close the display, and re...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-11 Removing the Keyboard (User-Replaceable) Required Equipment • Small 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 2-9). 3. Loosen the...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-13 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly (User-Replaceable) See Table 4-2 on page 4-5 for a listing of replacement hard disk drives and part numbers. Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-15 Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use the Recovery CD to recover an original build or reinstall the HP custom software. Torecover a specific application, see “To recover an application” in the Reference Guide. The Recovery CD provides all HP no...

2-16 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) The user can replace the following small parts. Table 2-1. 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 (...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-17 Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: • Keyboard cover (...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-19 Installing a New Display Assembly When installing a new display, you must make sure to set the DIP switches on the video PCA to matchthe particular display assembly. Do this as follows. Caution Setting the DIP switches improperly could damage the display ...

2-20 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: • Keyboard cover (page 2-9...

2-22 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 Removing the CD Player PCA (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: • Keyboard cover (pag...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-23 Removing the Hinge Saddle Set (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: • Keyboard cover (...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-25 Removing the Video PCA (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove these additional assemblies: • Keyboard cover (page 2-...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-27 Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with 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. Remove these additional assemblies: • Keyb...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-29 Removing the CPU Module (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) See Table 4-1 on page 4-3 for a listing of replacement hard disk drives and part numbers. Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. Removal Procedure Cau...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-31 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. • Keyboard cover (page 2-9). • Keyboard (page 2-11). • D...

2-34 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • 5mm socket driver. When Installing a New Motherboard Before replacing the motherboard, you must (if possible) electronically ...

HP OmniBook XE3 Removal and Replacement 2-37 Reinstalling the Motherboard Reassembly Procedure 1. Install the CPU support plate. 2. Insert the I/O connectors through their openings in the bottom case, then lower the motherboardinto place. • Be careful not to trap the modem or modem/LAN cable(s) unde...

2-38 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 Replacing the Bottom Case Installation Procedure 1. Install a new Microsoft Product ID label. 2. Transfer the old serial number label and install a new overlay, or create a new serial number labelusing the steps below. 3. If you need to install or replace...

2-40 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE3 Removing Notebook Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. Removal Procedure 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Remove the assemblies a...

3-2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE3 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...

HP OmniBook XE3 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-3 Troubleshooting the Problem Record pertinent information about the notebook: • Model and serial number. • Operating system and version. • BIOS version. • Accessories and peripherals used. Analyze the problem: • Observe Symptoms. Using the customer’...

3-4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE3 Suggestions for Troubleshooting Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic Tools Function DiagTools Power-OnSelf-Test SycardPCCtest 450 DMI/TopTools(if installed) BIOS Setup Bootup Tests Describes Configures Processor Tests(System menu) Tests Describes Memory ...

HP OmniBook XE3 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-17 Diagnostic Tools This section describes the following diagnostic tools you can use for troubleshooting and repairing thenotebook: • DiagTools diagnostic program (below). • Power-on self-test (page 3-24). • Sycard PCCtest 450 PC Card (page 3-27). •...

HP OmniBook XE3 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-27 Sycard PCCtest 450 CardBus Card (Optional) The PCCtest 450 CardBus Card (version 1.05) available from Sycard Technology is the onlyrecommended diagnostic tool that tests the functionality of the PCMCIA slots using a PCMCIA card.It is a Type II Car...

3-28 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE3 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...

3-30 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE3 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 click Start, Shut Down, Reboot. (If necessary, you ...

HP OmniBook XE3 Reference Information 5-1 This chapter includes the following reference information: • Password removal policy. • Display quality statement. Password Removal Policy If the user forgets the system password, the user calls Technical Support to determine the properremoval procedure. The...

5-2 Reference Information HP OmniBook XE3 Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement TFT display manufacturing is a highly precise but imperfect technology, and manufacturers cannotproduce large displays that are cosmetically perfect. Most, if not all, TFT displays exhibit some levelof cosmetic imper...

5-4 Reference Information HP OmniBook XE3 Service Notes Service notes containing important repair information for the notebook will be issued periodically asneeded. These notes are available online at the Partnership Web site—see page vii.