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HP Omnibook XE3
(AMD CPU Version: Technology Codes GE and GD)
Service Manual
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Notice In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, technical and environmental information in this document is subject to change without notice. This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be l
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Contents Product Information ......................................................................................................1-1 Technology Codes ........................................................................................................................ 1-2 Features......................................................................................................................................... 1-3 Operation ...............................................................
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Replaceable Parts ...........................................................................................................4-1 Reference Information...................................................................................................5-1 Password Removal Policy .............................................................................................................5-1 Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement ....................................................................
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Tables Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models...........................................................................................1-1 Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes.................................................................................................... 1-6 Table 1-3. Status Lights....................................................................................................................... 1-8 Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys ....................................................
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Introduction This manual provides reference information for servicing HP Omnibook XE3 notebook PCs. It is for 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 install, configure, and repair XE3 notebooks. The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it without having equipment available. The following table lists other sources of information about the notebook and related produ
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1 Product Information The Omnibook XE3 series is HP’s value all-in-one business notebook computer, targeted at small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It combines affordability, value, ease-of-use, and quality in a convenient package that integrates easily into any SMB environment at a wide range of prices. It also incorporates several new technologies and an enhanced industrial design for greater ease-of-use, quality, and reliability. The products described in this service manual may have ei
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2 3 Product CPU Display/color Hard Standard CD/DVD Multimedia LAN Battery OS Tech. 1 Drive SDRAM drive buttons/ Code status panel F4307H Duron 900 MHz 14.1-in XGA/silver 20 GB 128 MB Combo Yes Y NiMH XP Home GE F4308H Athlon 900 MHz 14.1-in XGA/silver 20 GB 256 MB Combo Yes Y NiMH XP Home GE F4309H Athlon 1 GHz 15.0-in SXGA+/silver 30 GB 256 MB Combo Yes Y 9 Li-Ion XP Home GE This table lists only base product configurations—custom configurations are not included. All models include 56K modem. L
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Features The following illustrations show the notebook’s main external features. For an exploded view of the notebook, see page 4-2. Figure 1-1. Top/Right View 1. One-Touch buttons (four). 7. Click buttons. 2. Power switch and status light. 8. CD/DVD drive. 3. Status lights (left to right: battery status, caps lock, 9. Built-in microphone. num lock, scroll lock, floppy drive access, hard 10. CD/DVD eject button. drive access, CD/DVD drive access). 11. Standby button (blue). (See page 1-7.) 12
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Figure 1-2. Front View 14. Headphone jack. 17. Multimedia buttons (selected models). 15. Status panel mode select button (selected models). 18. Latch. 16. Status panel (selected models). Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View 19. AC adapter jack. 26. Microphone jack. 20. PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard). 27. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 21. Serial port. 28. PC card slots (upper and lower). 22. Parallel port. 29. System-off switch (for resetting notebook). 23. VGA port (external mon
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Figure 1-4. Bottom View 32. Battery. 34. SDRAM cover. 33. Battery latch. 35. Mini-PCI cover. HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD) Product Information 1-5
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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 switch or blue standby button. However, at times you may want to use certain methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time. Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again Display-off mode Allow timeout. Press any key or move a pointing P
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Checking the Notebook’s Status The notebook’s status lights—located above the keyboard—report power and battery status, keyboard status, and drive activity. Figure 1-5. Status Lights 1. Power status. 5. Scroll lock. 2. Battery status. 6. Floppy disk drive activity. 3. Caps lock. 7. Hard disk drive activity. 4. Num lock. 8. CD/DVD drive activity. HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD) Product Information 1-7
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Table 1-3. Status Lights Indicator Meaning LED next to Power status power switch Green: the notebook is on. Amber: the notebook is in standby mode. No light: the notebook is off or in hibernate mode. Battery status Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Red. the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault. Off: the AC adapter is not connected, or the adapter is connected but the battery is miss
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Using Fn Hot Keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys. Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys Hot Key Effect Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness (TFT screens only). Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness (TFT screens only). Fn+F3 Decreases the display brightness (HPA screens only). Fn+F4 Increases the display brightness (HPA screens o
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Resetting the Notebook Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed: • If possible, turn off the notebook from Windows: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off. • Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down. • Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, until the notebook turns off. • Insert a straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the left side of the noteb
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Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models) The multimedia buttons on the front of the notebook control the CD/DVD player, and work in much the same way as do the controls of a standalone CD or DVD player. The player operates whether the notebook is on, off, or in standby or hibernate mode. (When the notebook is on, the volume control buttons also govern the volume for most other audio applications.) If the notebook is off or in standby or hibernate mode, slide the multimedia power switch to the l
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Specifications The following tables list the specifications for the notebook and its accessories. These are subject to change: for the latest versions, see the HP Notebook web site, www.hp.com/notebooks (in Europe: www.europe.hp.com/notebooks). Hardware Specifications Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications Physical Attributes Size: 13.03 x 10.72 x 1.59 in (331 x 272.3 x 40.5 mm) for 13.3/14.1-in models. 13.46 x 10.92 x 1.65 in (342 x 276.6 x 42.0 mm) for 15.0-in models. Weight: 7 lbs min
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Communications LAN: – Transmission rate: 10 or 100 Mbps based on Auto-Negotiation. – Data standard: supports Category 3 (10Base-T/100Base-T) and Category 5 (100Base-TX) media coupler. – Power management: supports remote power-up using Wake on LAN from S3 (suspend) (WOL) technology and Deep power-down mode support. Modem: – Data modem standard: supports V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23, and V.21; Bell 212A and 103. – Error correction: V.42 LAPM, and MNP 2-4 error correction. – Data
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Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories Accessory Description Memory F1457C 64-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module F3495A 128-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module F3496A 256-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module Power Options F1455A Auto/airline AC adapter (75-watt) F1781A Ultra Slimline AC adapter (60-watt) F2024A/B Li-Ion battery (9 cell) F2297A Car adapter (Europe only) 8120-6312 Replacement power cord, 250 Vac, 2.5 A (Australia/New Zealand) 8120-6313 Replacement power cord, 125 Vac, 3 A (U.
