HP BJ840USABA - Manual

1 Product description Category Description Computer modelsequipped with discretegraphics subsystemmemory Computer modelsequipped with UnifiedMemory Architecture(UMA) graphicssubsystem memory Product Name HP EliteBook 6930p Notebook PC √ √ Processors Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors ● T9900 3.06-GHz pro...

2 External component identification Top components Display Item Component Function (1) Ambient light sensor Automatically adjusts the display brightness based on thelighting conditions in your environment. (2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (3) HP Webcam Records video and captures still vide...

Antennae Item Component Description (1) WWAN antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate withwireless wide-area networks (WWAN). (2) WLAN antennae (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate withwireless local area networks (WLAN). *The antennae are not visible from the ...

Item Component Function (7) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left todecrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You canalso press the left side of the volume slider to decreasevolume, or press the right side of the volume slider to increasevolume. (8) Fing...

Lights Item Component Function (1) Wireless lights (2)* ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wirelesslocal area network (WLAN) device, the HP BroadbandWireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. (2) Power lights (2)† ● On: The computer is on. ...

Item Component Function (5) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypadis enabled. (7) Volume mute light ● On: Computer sound is on. ● Amber: Computer sound is off. (8) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to d...

Front components Item Component Function (1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless localarea network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband WirelessModule, and/ or a Bluetooth device, is on. Amber: Allwireless devices are off. (2) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blink...

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 product name affixed to the front...

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Plastics Kit Item Description Spare part number Plastics Kit : 487429-001 (1) Hard drive bay cover (includes 2 captive screws, secured by C-clips) (2) Memory module compartment cover (includes one captive screw, secured by a C-clip) (3) ExpressCard slot bezel (4) WWAN module compartment cover (inclu...

Mass storage devices Item Description Spare part number (1) Hard drives (include bracket) 320-GB, 7200-rpm 531969-001 250-GB, 7200-rpm 495059-001 160-GB, 7200-rpm 483186-001 120-GB, 7200-rpm 483184-001 (2) Optical drives (include bezel and bracket) DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Driv...

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 structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough p...

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 straps with 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 the password: NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. 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 t...

Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 72 screws, in 12 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement....

Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Kit, spare part number 482968-001. There are 4 rubber feet that attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below. Component replacement procedures 49

Battery Description Spare part number 8-cell, 58-Wh Li-ion battery for use only in Japan 534063-291 6-cell, 62-Wh Li-ion battery for use only in Japan 534218-291 6-cell, 55-Wh Li-ion battery 482962-001 4-cell, 37-Wh Li-ion battery 482961-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. ...

SIM NOTE: This section applies only to computer models with WWAN capability. If there is a SIM inserted in the SIM slot, it should be removed before disassembling the computer. Be sure the SIM is reinserted in the SIM slot after reassembling the computer. Before removing the SIM, follow these steps:...

Hard drive NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket. Description Spare part number 320-GB, 7200-rpm 531969-001 250-GB, 7200-rpm 495059-001 160-GB, 7200-rpm 483186-001 120-GB, 7200-rpm 483184-001 128-GB solid-state drive 575554-001 80-GB solid-state drive 486304-001 Before re...

Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive 515874-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 483190-001 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 483189-001 DVD-RO...

6. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. 7. Remove the optical drive bracket (2) . Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install an optical drive. Upgrade bay device Description Spare part number Upgrade bay device cradle 502322-0...

Expansion memory module Description Spare part number 4096-MB memory module (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) 598855-001 2048-MB memory module (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) 598858-001 1024-MB memory module (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) 598861-001 Before removing the expansion memory module, follow these steps: 1. S...

5. Remove the memory module (2) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot. Reverse this procedure to install the expansion memory module. WWAN module Description Spare part numbe...

Keyboard NOTE: All keyboard spare part kits include a keyboard cable, keyboard shield, pointing stick, and pointing stick cable. Country or region Spare part number Country or region Spare part number Belgium 483010-A41 Norway 483010-091 Brazil 483010-201 Portugal 483010-131 The Czech Republic 48301...

8. Release the ZIF connector (3) to which the keyboard cable is attached, and disconnect the keyboard cable (4) from the system board. 9. Remove the keyboard. Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard. Primary memory module Description Spare part number 4096-MB memory module (PC2-6400, 800-MHz,...

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 487432-001. Description Spare part number For use in all countries and regions except Australia and New Zealand 461750-001 Modem module for ...

WLAN module Description Spare part number Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions 480986-001 Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in all countries and regions 480985-001 Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in all count...

Switch cover Description Spare part number Switch cover (includes capacitative board and cable) 486307-001 Capacitative board (includes cable) 487428-001 Before removing the switch cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, ...

Power button board Description Spare part number Power button board (includes cable) 482964-001 Before removing the power button 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 ...

The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservati...

Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number Intel Core 2 Duo T9900, 3.06-GHz processor (1066-MHz FSB, 6-MB L2 cache) 570434-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T9800, 2.93-GHz processor (1066-MHz FSB, 6-MB L2 cache) 507951-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T...

Display assembly Description Spare part number 14.1-inch, WXGA AntiGlare LED display assembly for use on computer models equipped with awebcam (includes three WLAN antenna cables, two WWAN antenna cables, and twomicrophones) 487433-001 14.1-inch, WXGA AntiGlare LED display assembly for use on comput...

Top cover Description Spare part number Top cover with fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad buttons) 486303-001 Top cover without fingerprint reader (includes TouchPad buttons) 611810-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the com...

8. Remove the top cover (2) by lifting it straight up. Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. TouchPad Description Spare part number TouchPad (includes cable and TouchPad button board and cable) 486306-001 Before removing the TouchPad, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you ...

Fingerprint reader board Description Spare part number Fingerprint reader board (includes cable) 486309-001 Before removing the fingerprint reader 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 shu...

3. Remove the speaker (3) by lifting it straight up. Reverse this procedure to install the speaker. Audio/ExpressCard assembly NOTE: The Audio/ExpressCard assembly spare part kit does not include an audio cable. The Audio/ ExpressCard assembly cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 48...

e. Top cover (see Top cover on page 90 ) f. Bluetooth module cable (see Bluetooth module cable on page 95 ) g. Speaker (see Speaker on page 96 ) Remove the audio/ExpressCard assembly: 1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the audio/ExpressCard assembly cable is attached, and disconnect the audio...

System board NOTE: All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number System board for use in all countries and regions except for Russia and the People's Republic of China For use only with computer models with discrete graphics subsystem memory (in...

5 Computer Setup This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. 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. NOTE: ...

NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter , or use a pointing device to click the item. ● To scroll up and ...

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. Computer Setup menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu ...

Select To do this Change Password Enter, change, or delete a BIOS administrator password. HP SpareKey Enrollment Enroll or reset HP SpareKey, which is a set of security questions and answers used if youforget your password. DriveLock Passwords ● Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard drive (e...

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). ● Enable/disable Custom Logo (disabled by default). ● Enable/disab...

6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Depth 24.30 cm 9.57 in Width 33.10 cm 13.03 in Height (front to rear) 3.13 to 3.41 cm 1.23 to 1.34 in Weight (computer equipped with an optical drive, WXGA display assembly, 1 memory module, WLAN module, and 6-cell battery) 2.40 kg 5.29...

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 FaxMode...

7 Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used in the computer. All screws listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 486305-001. 120 Chapter 7 Screw listing

8 Backup and recovery in Windows Vista This chapter describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Overview To protect your information, the computer provides tools to back up individual files and folders or your entire hard drive. In case of ...

Creating recovery discs After setting up the computer, create a set of recovery discs for the initial backup of the entire hard drive. NOTE: This process may take over an hour, depending on your computer speed and the amount of data being stored. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the co...

Backing up your information After you create the recovery discs for the initial backup of the entire hard drive, you should schedule automatic backups of your files. You should also back up your files before you modify the hardware or software. Several types of backup are available in the Backup and...

Backing up individual files or folders When you perform a backup of the entire hard drive, you are saving the full factory image, including the Windows operating system, software programs, all personal files and folders, and configuration settings. You can back up a copy of the entire hard drive to ...

Creating system restore points In addition to the manual backup-and-recovery tools, you can use Windows System Recovery to automatically back up and restore your information. This feature automatically creates restore points just before a significant change is made to your system, such as the instal...

Performing a recovery In case of hard drive failure or system instability, the computer provides tools to recover your files. You can recover your information using the following methods: NOTE: Have your backup files available. Some of these methods will prompt you for your backup files stored on re...

Restoring the computer to a previous state Your computer automatically creates restore points daily (depending on your computer activity) and when you make a major change to the computer, such as adding software or a new driver. If you decide to reverse changes made to the computer, you can revert b...

Recovering information using Recovery Manager If other methods do not work, you can recover your hard drive (in its factory state) as a last resort: CAUTION: Using Recovery Manager will completely erase hard drive contents and reformat the hard drive. All files you have created and any software inst...

Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) You can purchase a Windows Vista® operating system DVD to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. During the restore process, you will be prompted for your entire drive backup files. Make sure that ...

9 Backup and recovery in Windows XP This chapter describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Backing up your information NOTE: You can recover only the files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use the Windows backup ...

4. Click Create . 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 150 Chapter 9 Backup and recovery in Windows XP

Scheduling backups You can schedule backups for the entire system, for recovery points, or for specific files and folders. Backups can be scheduled at specific intervals (daily, weekly, or monthly) or at specific events, such as at system restart or when you log on. To schedule backups: 1. Select St...

10 Connector pin assignments 1394 Pin Assignment 1 Power 2 Ground 3 TPB- 4 TPB+ 5 TPA- 6 TPA+ 152 Chapter 10 Connector pin assignments

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 154 Chapter 10 Connector pin assignments

Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground 156 Chapter 10 Connector pin assignments

11 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 the country or region where the eq...

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...

12 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 WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and ...

Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port location 18 pin assignments 152 A AC adapter, spare part numbers 33 accessory battery connector 19 AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) 107 ambient light sensor 9 antenna components 10 disconnecting 64, 72 locations 10 spare part number 23, 36 audio card cable, ...