HP RM204UT#ABA - Manual

2 External component identification Top components Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Top components 13

Keys Item Component Function (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed incombination with a function key or the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows appli...

Lights Item Component Function (1) Power lights (2) ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state (WindowsVista) or in Standby (Windows XP). ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher powerrating must be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (2) Wir...

Item Component Function (8) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available powersource has reached a low battery level. When the batteryreaches a critical battery level, the battery light begin...

Front components Item Component Function (1) Wireless light ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLANdevice, a WWAN device, and/or a Bluetooth device, isturned on. ● Off: All wireless devices are turned off. (2) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep...

Rear components Item Component Function (1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled orstolen. (2) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (3) ...

Bottom components Item Component Function (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay. (3) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery. (4) Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer ...

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. Serial number location 23

Computer major components 24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog

Cable Kit Item Description Spare part number Cable Kit 443887-001 (1) Modem module cable (includes RJ-11 connector and cable) (2) Microphone (includes receiver and cable) (3) Bluetooth module cable 34 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog

Miscellaneous parts Description Spare part number AC adapters 90-watt AC adapter for use in North America 391173-001 90-watt AC adapter for use in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East 416421-021 Power cords: Australia 246959-011 Brazil 246959-201 Denmark 246959-081 Europe, the Middle East, and Africa...

4 Removal and replacementprocedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Hex 5.0-mm nutdriver ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers ● Torx T8 screwdrive...

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 someprotection, 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 81 screws and screw locks, in 16 different sizes, that must be removed,replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw and screw locksize and location du...

Battery Description Spare part number 6-cell, 2.55-Ah, 55-Wh, Li-ion battery 443885-001 6-cell, 2.20-Ah, 47-Wh, Li-ion battery 443884-001 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 thecompute...

SIM NOTE: This section applies only to computer models with WWAN capability. NOTE: If there is a SIM inserted in the SIM slot, remove it 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: 1. S...

Display inverter NOTE: If it has been determined that the display inverter is the component that must be replaced to complete the computer repair, the display assembly does not have to be removed. Follow theprocedures in this section to replace the display inverter. For information on replacing the ...

Hard drive Description Spare part number 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 443920-001 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 443919-001 80-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 445939-001 80-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 443918-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure wheth...

Expansion memory module Description Spare part number 2048-MB, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM, memory module 417506-001 1024-MB, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM, memory module 414046-001 512-MB, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM, memory module 414045-001 Before removing the expansion memory module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer....

WLAN module CAUTION: The WLAN module and WWAN module are not interchangeable. Description Spare part number 802.11a/b/g/n Broadcom WLAN module for use with all computer models For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the United States, and the VirginIslands 441530-001 For use in Afg...

Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 443903-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive 443904-001 DVD/CD-RW C...

Keyboard For use in Spare part number For use in Spare part number Belgium Brazil The Czech Republic Denmark France French Canada Germany Greece Hungary International Iceland Israel Italy Japan Korea 443811-181 443811-201 443811-221 443811-081 443811-051 443811-121 443811-041 443811-DJ1 443811-211 4...

7. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board. 8. Remove the keyboard. Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard. Internal memory module Description Spare part number 2048-MB, PC2-5300,...

Remove the RTC battery: ▲ Use a non-conductive, flat-bladed tool to pry the RTC battery out of the slot. Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. Be sure the RTC battery is installed with the “+” signfacing up. WWAN module CAUTION: The WWAN module and WLAN module are not interchangeable. D...

Switch cover Description Spare part number Switch cover for use with HP Compaq 6715b and 6710b computer models (includes power buttonboard and cable and LED board and cable) 443911-001 Switch cover for use with HP Compaq 6715s and 6710s computer models (includes power buttonboard and cable, but does...

NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides of the computer. The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and isdesigned to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions ...

Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include thermal material. Description Spare part number Processors for use with HP Compaq 6715 computer models in all countries and regions except Japan and Asia/Pacific: AMD Turion TL-64, 2.2-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache) 443913-001 AMD Turion MK-38, 2....

Display assembly Description Spare part number 15.4-inch, WSXGA+ display assembly for use with HP Compaq 6715b and 6710b computermodels with WWAN capability 443814-001 15.4-inch, WXGA display assembly for use with HP Compaq 6715b and 6710b computer modelswith WWAN capability 443817-001 15.4-inch, WX...

Top cover Description Spare part number Top cover for use with HP Compaq 6715b and 6710b computer models (includes TouchPad andcable and fingerprint reader) 443822-001 Top cover for use with HP Compaq 6715s and 6710s computer models (includes TouchPad andcable) 443823-001 Before removing the top cov...

3. Remove the speaker assembly (3) . Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly. USB/Media Card Reader board NOTE: This section applies only to HP Compaq 6715b and 6710b computer models. Description Spare part number USB/Media Card Reader board (includes USB/Media Card Reader board cable...

System board Description Spare part number System board for use with HP Compaq 6715b computer models with WWAN capability (includesWWAN module slot) 443896-001 System board for use with HP Compaq 6715b computer models without WWAN capability (doesnot include WWAN module slot) 443898-001 System board...

7. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive connector board, pull the board away from the systemboard until it disconnects from the system board. NOTE: The optical drive connector board is available using spare part number 443820-001. When replacing the system board, be sure that the followin...

3. Remove the PC Card/audio board assembly (3) by pulling it away from the system board at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the PC Card/audio board assembly. Modem module NOTE: All modem module spare part kits include a modem module cable. Description Spare part number For use with HP Com...

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 computer restart. DriveLock passwords ● Enable/disa...

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 Height (front to back) 3.49 to 4.05 cm 1.37 to 1.59 in Width 35.7 cm 14.05 in Depth 26.5 cm 10.43 in Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, and battery) 2.75 kg 6.06 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19.0 V dc @ 4.74 A – 90 W Operating...

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 DataFax Mode...

7 Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used in thecomputer. All screws and screw locks listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare partnumber 443906-001. Torx T8M2.5×7.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head dia...

8 Backup and recovery Backup and recovery in Windows Vista Creating recovery discs After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full factoryimage. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating systemand sof...

Creating recovery points When you back up modifications since your last backup, you are creating system recovery points. Thisallows you to save a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then recover backto that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your sys...

Backup and recovery in Windows XP Creating recovery discs After setting up the computer for the first time, be sure to create a set of recovery discs of the full factoryimage. The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and recover the operating systemand software to factory settings...

To back up specific files or folders: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager . 2. Click Next . 3. Click Back up to protect system settings and important data files , and then click Next . 4. Click Back up individual files and folders , and t...

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 152 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments

S-Video-out Pin Signal 1 S-VHS color (C) signal 2 Composite video signal 3 S-VHS intensity (Y) signal 4 S-VHS color ground 5 TV-CD 6 S-VHS intensity ground 7 Composite video ground Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground S-Video-out 155

10 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to120 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 thecountry or region where the equi...

11 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in generalhousehold 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 h...

Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port 19 A AC adapter, spare part numbers 36, 37 accessory battery connector 22antennae, disconnecting 65, 73applications key, Windows 15audio, product description 3, 9audio-in jack location 19pin assignments 152 audio-out jack location 19pin assignments 152 B backing up 1...