Hitachi 2730P - Manual

v Maintenance and Service Guide Contents Top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–21RTC battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Contents Maintenance and Service Guide vi 9 Connector pin assignments 1394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1Audio-in (microphone). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Maintenance and Service Guide 1–1 1 Product description Category Description Product Name HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC Processors Intel® Core™2 Duo ultra low-voltage, non-socketed processors: ■ SL9400 1.86-GHz processor, 6-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz front side bus (FSB) ■ SL9300 1.60-GHz processor, 6-M...

Maintenance and Service Guide 2–1 2 External component identification Top components Wireless antenna locations To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and S...

2–2 Maintenance and Service Guide External component identification Display components Item Component Description 1 Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. 2 Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs. 3 Keyboard light button Opens and turn...

External component identification Maintenance and Service Guide 2–3 Buttons and switches Item Component Description 1 Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. 2 Presentation button Starts the presentation feature. 3 Volume mute button Mutes and re...

2–4 Maintenance and Service Guide External component identification Keys Item Component Description 1 esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. 3 ...

External component identification Maintenance and Service Guide 2–5 Lights Item Component Description 1 Power light ■ On: The computer is on. ■ Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state (Windows Vista) or Standby (Windows XP). ■ Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. 2 Battery light ■ Amber:...

2–6 Maintenance and Service Guide External component identification Pointing devices Item Component Description 1 TouchPad light ■ Off: TouchPad is enabled. ■ Amber: TouchPad is disabled. 2 TouchPad on/off control Enables/disables the TouchPad when pressed in combination with the fn key. 3 Pointing ...

External component identification Maintenance and Service Guide 2–7 Front components Item Component Description 1 Power switch ■ When the computer is off, slide the switch to the right to turn on the computer. ■ When the computer is on, slide the switch to the right to shut down the computer. ■ When...

2–8 Maintenance and Service Guide External component identification Right-side components Item Component Description 1 HP Fingerprint Sensor (fingerprint reader) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a password logon. 2 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a c...

External component identification Maintenance and Service Guide 2–11 Rear components Item Component Description 1 Jog dial In tablet mode, functions like the enter key and the up and down arrows on a standard keyboard. ■ Press inward to enter a command. ■ Rotate up to scroll up. ■ Rotate down to scr...

2–12 Maintenance and Service Guide External component identification Bottom components Item Component Description 1 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive, memory module slots, WLAN module (select models only), and WWAN module (select models only). 2 Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components...

Maintenance and Service Guide 3–1 3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that may be needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information: 1 Product name: This is the p...

3–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Illustrated parts catalog Computer major components

Illustrated parts catalog Maintenance and Service Guide 3–7 Cable Kit Item Description Spare part number Cable Kit: 501500-001 1 Audio connector board cable 2 Bluetooth module cable

3–8 Maintenance and Service Guide Illustrated parts catalog Mass storage devices Item Description Spare part number 1 Hard drive (includes bracket, isolator and connector cable) 120-GB, 5400-rpm 501491-001 80-GB, 5400-rpm 501490-001 2 80-GB solid-state drive (includes bracket, isolator and connector...

Illustrated parts catalog Maintenance and Service Guide 3–9 Plastics Kit Item Description Spare part number Plastics Kit: 501499-001 1 Hinge cover 2 ExpressCard slot bezel 3 Hard drive cover (includes one captive screw, secured by a C-clip)

3–10 Maintenance and Service Guide Illustrated parts catalog Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number 65-W AC adapter 463958-001 Power cords: For use in Argentina 490371-D01 For use in Brazil 490371-201 For use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 490371-021 For use in Israel 490371-BB1 F...

Illustrated parts catalog Maintenance and Service Guide 3–11 Sequential part number listing Spare part number Description 443157-001 Ultra-slim extended life battery 459263-001 Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module for use in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, ...

Maintenance and Service Guide 4–1 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 T...

4–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Drive handling Ä CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: ■ Before removing or inserting a hard ...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–3 The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by different activities. Ä CAUTION: A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V. Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these groun...

4–4 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Workstation guidelines Follow these grounding workstation guidelines: ■ Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material. ■ Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tool...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–5 ■ Static awareness labels ■ Material-handling packages ■ Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes ■ Metal tote boxes ■ Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials The following table lists the shielding protection prov...

4–6 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 49 screws, in 9 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special ...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–7 Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Kit, spare part number 501496-001. There are four rubber feet that attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below...

4–8 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Battery Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2....

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–9 SIM ✎ This section applies only to computer models with WWAN capability. ✎ 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 r...

4–10 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Hard drive ✎ The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket, hard drive isolator, and hard drive connector cable. Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whethe...

4–12 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures WLAN module Ä CAUTION: The WLAN module and the WWAN module are not interchangeable. Description Spare part number Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in all countries and regions 482957-001 Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 ...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–13 Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconne...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–15 WWAN module Ä CAUTION: The WLAN module and the WWAN module are not interchangeable. Before removing the WWAN module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, t...

4–16 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Memory module Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating sys...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–17 Keyboard Description Spare part number For use in Belgium 501493-A41 For use in Brazil 501493-201 For use the Czech Republic 501493-211 For use in Denmark 501493-081 For use in Finland and Sweden 501493-B71 For use in France 50149...

4–18 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect ...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–21 Top cover Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. ...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–23 RTC battery ✎ Removing the RTC battery and leaving it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all passwords and CMOS settings to be cleared. Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you a...

4–24 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Audio connector board Before removing the audio connector board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through t...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–27 Display assembly ✎ The display assembly spare part kit includes an ambient light sensor, fingerprint reader, logo, 2 microphones, nameplate, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, and 2 WWAN antenna transceivers and cables. Befor...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–29 Ä CAUTION: The display assembly will be unsupported when the following screws are removed. To prevent damage to the display assembly, support it before removing the screws. 8. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws 1 that secur...

4–30 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures System board ✎ The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Before removing the system board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–31 Remove the system board: 1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you. 2. Remove the wireless module compartment shield from the base enclosure. The wireless module compartment shield is included in the Shield Kit, ...

4–32 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures 6. Position the computer with the front toward you. 7. Remove the system board shield. The system board shield is included in the Shield Kit, spare part number 501503-001. 8. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws that secure t...

Removal and replacement procedures Maintenance and Service Guide 4–33 9. Position the computer with the rear panel toward you. 10. Use the battery connector 1 to lift the front edge of the system board 2 until it rests at an angle. 11. Remove the system board by sliding it away from the base enclosu...

4–34 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Fan/heat sink assembly Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through...

4–36 Maintenance and Service Guide Removal and replacement procedures Modem module ✎ The modem module spare part kit includes a modem module cable. Before removing the modem module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn t...

Maintenance and Service Guide 5–1 5 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. ✎ Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your co...

5–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Computer Setup Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System Configuration menus. To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these st...

Computer Setup Maintenance and Service Guide 5–3 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ✎ Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and the...

5–4 Maintenance and Service Guide Computer Setup Security menu ✎ Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer. Select To do this User Management (requires an administrator password) ■ Create a new BIOS user account. ■ View a list of ProtectTools users. Password...

Computer Setup Maintenance and Service Guide 5–5 Diagnostics menu System Configuration menu ✎ Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer. Select To do this System Diagnostics menu ■ F1 System Information – Displays the following information: ❐ Identificatio...

Maintenance and Service Guide 6–1 6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Length 21.2 cm 8.35 in Width 29.0 cm 11.42 in Height 2.8 cm 1.10 in Weight 1.70 kg 3.74 lb Input power Operating voltage 19.0 V dc @ 4.74 A - 65 W Operating current 4.74 A Temperature Operating (not wri...

6–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Specifications 12.1-inch, WXGA display specifications Hard drive specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Height 16.9 cm 6.7 in Width 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 (typica...

Specifications Maintenance and Service Guide 6–3 System DMA specifications System interrupt specifications Hardware DMA System function DMA0 Not applicable DMA1* Not applicable DMA2* Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5* Not applicable DMA6 Not assigned DMA7 N...

6–4 Maintenance and Service Guide Specifications System I/O address specifications I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration) 000 - 01F DMA controller 020 - 021 Program interrupt controller 024 - 025 Program interrupt Controller 028 - 029 Program interrupt Controller 02C - 03D Progra...

6–6 Maintenance and Service Guide Specifications System memory map specifications Size Memory address System function 640 KB 00000000-0009FFFF Base memory 128 KB 000A0000-000BFFFF Video memory 64 KB 000C0000-000CFFFF Video BIOS 64 KB 000E8000-000FFFFF System BIOS 00100000- XFFFFFFF Extended memory (...

Maintenance and Service Guide 7–1 7 Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws used in the computer. Some screws listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 501498-001. Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw Where used: 6 captive...

7–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Screw listing Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Where used: 2 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the system board Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 2 3.0 mm 2.0 mm 5.0 mm

Screw listing Maintenance and Service Guide 7–3 Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Where used: 1 Two screws that secure the WLAN module to the system board 2 Two screws that secure the WWAN module to the system board Where used: 2 screws that secure the modem module to the system board Color Quantity Length T...

7–4 Maintenance and Service Guide Screw listing Torx T8M2.0×8.0 screw Where used: 6 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer Where used: 3 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 9 8.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mm

Screw listing Maintenance and Service Guide 7–5 Torx T8M2.0×5.0 screw Where used: 2 screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 4 5.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mm

7–6 Maintenance and Service Guide Screw listing Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screw Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Where used: One screw that secures the audio connector board to the base enclosure Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 8 5.0 mm 2.0 mm 5.0 mm

Screw listing Maintenance and Service Guide 7–7 Where used: One screw that secures the speaker to the base enclosure Where used: 4 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure

7–8 Maintenance and Service Guide Screw listing Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Where used: One screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the base enclosure Where used: 1 One screw that secures the display converter cable to the system board 2 Two screws that secure the display panel cable to the system b...

Screw listing Maintenance and Service Guide 7–9 Torx T8M2.5×6.0 screw Where used: 4 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 4 6.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm

Maintenance and Service Guide 8–1 8 Backup and recovery Backup and recovery in Windows Vista Overview To protect your information, use the Backup and Restore Center to back up individual files and folders, back up your entire hard drive (select models only), or create system restore points. In case ...

8–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Backup and recovery To create a screen shot: 1. Display the screen you want to save. 2. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc . To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc . 3. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit...

Backup and recovery Maintenance and Service Guide 8–3 Using the Windows recovery tools To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your entire c...

8–4 Maintenance and Service Guide Backup and recovery Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, you must purchase a Windows Vista operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Make sure that yo...

Backup and recovery Maintenance and Service Guide 8–5 Backup and recovery in Windows XP Overview To protect your information, use the Windows Backup utility (select models only) to back up files and folders or create recovery points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore...

8–6 Maintenance and Service Guide Backup and recovery To create a backup using the Windows Backup utility (select models only), follow these steps: ✎ Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. ✎ The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file ...

Maintenance and Service Guide 9–1 9 Connector pin assignments 1394 Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 2 TPA- 4 TPA+

Connector pin assignments Maintenance and Service Guide 9–3 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...

9–6 Maintenance and Service Guide Connector pin assignments Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data 3 Data + 4 Ground

Maintenance and Service Guide 10–1 10 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 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...

10–2 Maintenance and Service Guide Power cord set requirements 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 Ja...

Maintenance and Service Guide 11–1 11 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal. Display Å WARNING: The backlight contains mercury...

Recycling Maintenance and Service Guide 11–5 16. Turn the display panel upside down. 17. Remove the backlight frame from the display panel. Å WARNING: The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to th...

Maintenance and Service Guide Index–1 Index 1394 port connector pinout 9–1 enabling/disabling 5–7 location 2–8 A AC adapter, spare part number 3–10 , 3–11 accessory battery connector 2–12 accessory battery connector door 2–12 allow HP SpareKey enrollment 5–4 ambient light sensor enabling/disabling 5...