Page 2 - Notice
ii HP OmniBook XE3 Notice In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, technical and environmental informationin this document is subject to change without notice. This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to changewithout notice. Hewlett-Pa...
Page 3 - Contents
HP OmniBook XE3 iii Contents 1. Product Information ................................................................................................. 1-1 Technology Codes ......................................................................................................................... 1-2Feat...
Page 5 - Figures
HP OmniBook XE3 v Figures Figure 1-1. Top/Right View ................................................................................................................. 1-3Figure 1-2. Front View...............................................................................................................
Page 6 - Tables
vi HP OmniBook XE3 Tables Table 1-1. OmniBook XE3 Series Models .......................................................................................... 1-1Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes .................................................................................................... 1-6Tabl...
Page 7 - Introduction
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...
Page 10 - Technology Codes
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 ...
Page 11 - Features
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,...
Page 14 - Operation; Turning the Notebook On and Off
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...
Page 15 - Checking the Notebook’s Status
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....
Page 17 - Using Fn Hot Keys
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...
Page 18 - Resetting the Notebook
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...
Page 19 - Using the CD-ROM or DVD Player
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...
Page 20 - Specifications; Hardware Specifications
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...
Page 22 - Software Specifications
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...
Page 23 - System Resources
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 ...
Page 26 - Internal Design
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...
Page 29 - Caution
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...
Page 30 - Disassembly Flowchart
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 ...
Page 31 - NOTES
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...
Page 32 - Removing the Battery
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...
Page 33 - Removing an SDRAM Module
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...
Page 35 - Removing the Mini-PCI PCA
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 ...
Page 37 - Removing the Keyboard Cover (with Hinge Covers)
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...
Page 39 - Removing the Keyboard
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...
Page 41 - Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly
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...
Page 43 - Recovering and Reinstalling Software
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...
Page 44 - Replacing Small Parts
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 (...
Page 45 - Removing the Display Assembly
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 (...
Page 47 - Installing a New Display Assembly
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 ...
Page 48 - Removing the Top Case
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...
Page 50 - Removing the CD Player PCA
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...
Page 51 - Removing the Hinge Saddle Set
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 (...
Page 53 - Removing the Video PCA
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-...
Page 55 - Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan)
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...
Page 57 - Removing the CPU Module
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...
Page 59 - Removing the Floppy Disk Drive
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...
Page 62 - Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case
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 ...
Page 65 - Reinstalling the Motherboard
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...
Page 66 - Replacing the Bottom Case
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...
Page 68 - Removing Notebook Components
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...
Page 72 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 73 - Troubleshooting the Problem
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’...
Page 74 - Suggestions for Troubleshooting
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 ...
Page 87 - Diagnostic Tools; DiagTools Diagnostic Program
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). •...
Page 97 - Sycard PCCtest 450 CardBus Card (Optional)
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...
Page 98 - To install the DMI preloaded on the hard disk:
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...
Page 100 - BIOS Setup Utility
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 ...
Page 111 - Password Removal Policy
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...
Page 112 - Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement
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...
Page 114 - Service Notes
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.
