HP 541 - Manual

1 Product description Category Description Computer modelsequipped withGLE960 systemboard HP 540 Computermodels equippedwith GME965system board HP 540 Computermodelsequipped withPM965 systemboard HP 541 Product Name HP 540 Notebook PC HP 541 Notebook PC √ √ √ √ Processors Intel® Core™2 Duo processor...

2 External component identification Top components TouchPad Item Component Function (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on thescreen. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button o...

Item Component Function (5) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state (WindowsVista) or Standby (Windows XP). ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (6) Speaker Produces sound. Keys Item Component Function (1) esc key Displays system information when...

Bottom components Item Component Function (1) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay. (2) Battery bay Holds the battery. (3) Vents (6) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent over...

3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model numberlocated on the bottom of the computer. ● Product Name (1) . This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. ● Serial Number (s/n) (2) . ...

Cable Kit Item Description Spare part number Cable Kit : 457400-001 (1) RJ-11 jack cable (2) Display lid switch module and cable (3) Bluetooth module cable 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog

Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number AC adapters 65-W AC adapter (for use only with computer models with UMA graphics system memory) 417220-001 90-W slim AC adapter (for use only with computer models with discrete graphics system memory)for use in Asia and China. 374791-001 Logo Kit 495...

Sequential part number listing Spare partnumber Description 374791-001 90-W slimline AC adapter (for use only with computer models with discrete graphics system memory) for usein Asia and China. 398393-002 Bluetooth module for use in North America NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kits do not in...

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...

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 some protection,but in many cases, ESD contains enough pow...

Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. ● When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible strapswith a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ...

Unknown user password If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear thepassword: NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn thecomputer on, and then shut it down thr...

Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 76 screws, in 16 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosenedwhen servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal andreplacement. S...

Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Kit, sparepart number 500132-001. There are 4 rubber feet that attach to the base enclosure in the locationsillustrated below. 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

Battery Description Spare part number 6-cell, 47-Wh Li-ion battery 456623-001 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 thecomputer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2....

Hard drive NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket. Description Spare part number 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 500012-001 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 500011-001 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 500010-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the com...

WLAN module Description spare part numbers Intel 802.11 a/b/g/n WLAN modules: ● 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, Haiti, Hondu...

6. Remove the WLAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: WLAN modules are designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect insertion. Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module. Memory module Description spare part numbers 2-GB (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2) 500009-0...

Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel. Description spare part numbers DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe (PATA) 500018-001 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (PATA) 500017-001 DVD-ROM Drive (PATA) 500016-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperM...

Switch cover and keyboard Description spare part numbers Switch cover (includes button board and cable) 500001-001 Keyboards for use in the following countries or regions: Brazil 499999-201 Taiwan 499999-AB1 Japan 499999-291 Thailand 499999-281 Korea 499999-AD1 The United States 499999-001 Latin Ame...

Display lid switch module NOTE: The display lid switch module is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 457400-001. Before removing the display lid switch module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn thecomputer on...

Display assembly NOTE: All display assembly spare part kits include 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables. Description Spare part number 14.1-inch, WXGA BrightView display assembly 500004-001 Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whet...

TouchPad board and TouchPad button board NOTE: The top cover, spare part number 500002-001, includes the TouchPad board and cable, and the TouchPad button board and cable. Before removing the TouchPad board and TouchPad button board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure w...

Bluetooth module NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kits do not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 457400-001. See Cable Kit on page 20 for more Cable Kit spare part number information. Description Spare part number For use...

System board NOTE: All system board spare part kits include the ExpressCard assembly. NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part numbers 456605-001 and 456606-001. Description Spa...

Heat sink NOTE: The heat sink spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part numbers 456605-001 and 456606-001. Description Spare part number For use only with computer models equipped with UMA graphics sub...

Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Replacement thermal material is also available in the Thermal Material Kit, spare part numbers 456605-001 and 456606-001. Description Spare part number Intel Core2 Duo processors ● T5470 1.60-GHz processor (2-MB L2 c...

Modem module NOTE: The modem module spare part kits do not include a modem module cable. The modem module cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 457400-001. See Cable Kit on page 20 for more Cable Kit spare part number information. Description Spare part number For use only in the Uni...

2. Remove the RTC battery from the socket on the system board. Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. ExpressCard assembly NOTE: All system board spare part kits include the ExpressCard assembly. Before removing the ExpressCard assembly, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If ...

5 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating systemis 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: Pointing devices ...

Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, andSystem Configuration menus. 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 =...

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...

Security menu Select To do this Setup password Enter, change, or delete a setup password. Power-On password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. Password options ● Enable/disable stringent security. ● Enable/disable password requirement on computerrestart. DriveLock passwords ● Enable/disab...

System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer. Select To do this Language (or press f2 ) Change the Computer Setup language. Boot options ● Set f9 , f10 , and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/di...

6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Depth 24.64 cm 9.70 in Width 33.80 cm 13.31 in Height (front to rear) 3.08 to 3.43 cm 1.21 to 1.35 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, hard drive, and battery) 2.20 kg 4.85 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19.0 V dc @ 4.74 A – 90 W...

Hard drive specifications 250-GB* 120-GB* 80-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g Interface type SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec Security ATA security ATA security ATA security Seek times (typical read, including se...

System interrupt specifications Hardware IRQ System function IRQ0 System timer IRQ1 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard IRQ2 Cascaded IRQ3 Intel 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller—24CD IRQ4 COM1 IRQ5* Conexant AC—Link Audio Intel 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller—24C3 Data FaxModem...

7 Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used inthe computer. All screws listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number500130-001. 98 Chapter 7 Screw listing

8 Backup and recovery 118 Chapter 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 of systemfailure, you can use the backup files to restore...

The screen image is added to the document. 4. Save the document. ● When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend onthe type of optical drive installed in your computer. ...

CAUTION: Using Startup Repair 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. Whenreformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers,so...

CAUTION: Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer arepermanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore theoperating sys...

Backup and Recovery in Windows XP Overview To protect your information, use the Windows Backup utility (select models only) to back up files andfolders or create recovery points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore yourcomputer. Windows provides the following options: ...

NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer. 1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup . 2. Follow the on-scree...

9 Connector pin assignments Audio-out (headphone) Pin Signal 1 Audio out, left channel 2 Audio out, right channel 3 Ground Audio-in (microphone) Pin Signal 1 Audio signal in 2 Audio signal in 3 Ground Audio-out (headphone) 125

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 126 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments

RJ-45 (network) Pin Signal 1 Transmit + 2 Transmit - 3 Receive + 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 Receive - 7 Unused 8 Unused Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground 128 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments

10 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120volts 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 equi...

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 South Korea EK 4 The Netherlands KEMA 1 Norway NEMKO...

11 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general householdwaste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal. Display WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and h...

Index A AC adapter, spare part numbers 22, 24 AD adapter, spare part numbers 24 antenna, disconnecting 42antennae 13audio, product description 4audio-in jack location 10pin assignments 125 audio-out jack location 10pin assignments 125 B backing up files 119backing up files and folders 123Backup and ...