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HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 463777-001
October 2008
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the docking station. It provides
comprehensive information on identifying product features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting docking
station problems; and performing basic disassembly procedures.
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Safety warning notice WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly Å on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clo
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Contents 1 Product description Compatability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Expansion port features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 5 Specifications 6 Connector pin assignments Audio-in (microphone). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1 Audio-out (headphone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1 Cable docking connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Product description The HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station provides an efficient, less-cluttered work environment, improved cable management, and wireless peripherals. It eliminates the need to purchase a separate monitor, external speakers, USB hub, and a wireless keyboard and mouse kit. The wireless keyboard and mouse kit are available in select countries and regions. ✎ Compatability The docking station is compatible with all HP and Compaq notebooks having a USB 2.0 port. Maintenance a
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Product description Features ■ Adjustable height ■ Support for display panel sizes up to 43 cm (17 inches) wide ■ Bottom-mounter sub-woofer speakers ■ Wireless keyboard, mouse, receiver (select models only) ■ Hard drive bay and power connector ■ Infrared pass-through support ■ Lights (power, good dock, mute) ■ Volume control ■ Allows use of iPod or MP3 player with its sound system ■ Can control your home entertainment audio system ■ Connectors: ❏ Expansion cable ❏ Audio-out (headphone) jack ❏
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Product description External components Front components Item Component Function Power button Turns on the docked computer, and initiates or exits Hibernation and 1 Standby. After the computer is docked, the power button on the docking station acts like the computer power button, using the computer management settings. Power status light On: The docking station is on. 2 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. 3 Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. 4 Slide your finger to th
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Product description Bottom components Item Component Function 1 Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. 2 Subwoofer Produces low audio-frequency sound. 1–4 Maintenance and Service Guide
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Product description Rear components Item Component Function Power connector 1 light On: The docking station is connected to AC power. 1 Power connector 1 Connects the docking station to a Smart AC adapter. 2 Power connector 2 light On: The docking station is connected to AC power. 3 Power connector 2 Connects the docking station to a standard AC adapter. 4 USB ports (4) Connect optional USB device. 5 Power is always on to all USB ports when the docking station is connected to AC power. There a
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Product description Right-side components Item Component Function 1 PC port The (USB type B) PC port connects an optional secondary computer to the docking station. Do not use the PC port as a printer connection. ✎ 2 Auxilliary audio jack Connects an optional MP3 player or other audio device to docking station speakers. 3 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional external powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. The speakers a
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Product description Left-side components Component Description Hard drive bay Holds an optional internal HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. Wireless accessories Item Component Description 1 Wireless keyboard Connects to the docking station without a cable. 2 Wireless mouse (with receiver) Connects to the docking station without a cable. Maintenance and Service Guide 1–7
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Product description Design overview This section presents a design overview of key parts and features of the docking station. To identify replacement parts, refer to “Chapter 3, “Illustrated parts catalog.” The docking station provides the following device connections: ■ Expansion cable ■ S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) audio jack ■ Audio-out (headphone) jack ■ Audio-in (microphone jack ■ Auxiliary audio-in jack ■ Hard drive power connector ■ IR device ■ PC port ■ RJ-45 (network) jack
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Product description Using the docking station Adjusting the docking station The upper panel on the docking station must be raised before a computer can be docked. To raise the upper panel: 1. Lower the lever 1 located on the left side of the upper panel to the down position. 2. Grasp the upper panel 2 with both hands, and lift the panel toward you. 3. Lift the lever 3 to the up position to lock the upper panel position. Maintenance and Service Guide 1–9
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Product description To lower the upper panel: 1. Lower the lever 1 located on the left side of the upper panel to the down position. 2. Grasp the upper panel 2 with both hands, and tilt the upper panel down. 3. Lift the lever 3 to the up position to lock the upper panel position. Connecting to AC power WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Å Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the product by
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Product description Connect the docking station to an AC power source using the computer AC adapter and power cord. 1. Identify the correct power connector to the docking station. Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and country. The AC adapter is included with the ✎ computer or purchased separately. 2. Connect the computer AC a dapter to the corresponding power connector on the docking station 1. ❏ Connect a smart AC adapter to the corresponding power connector 1. – or – ❏ C
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Product description Docking the computer 1. Open the computer. 2. Slide the computer into the docking station with the keyboard facing you. The computer is held in place by a buffer pad, which prevents the computer from shifting out of position. ✎ 1–12 Maintenance and Service Guide
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Product description 3. Move the expansion cable to either side of the docking station, depending on where the expansion port on your computer is located. The location of the expansion port on your computer varies by computer series and model. ✎ It is important to position the cable correctly, so that the cable can move freely. ✎ Maintenance and Service Guide 1–13
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Product description 4. Press and hold the buttons on the sides of the expansion cable connector 1. 5. Connect the expansion cable to the expansion port on the computer 2, matching the icon on the computer expansion port with the icon on the end of the expansion cable. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the expansion port, be sure that you correctly align the expansion cable with the expansion Ä port on the computer. The expansion port may also be called expansion port 3 in the computer documentati
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Product description 6. If the computer is off, press the power button on the docked computer or the power button on the docking station. The power button location on the docked computer varies by computer series and model. ✎ The power status light on the front of the docking station turns on. After the computer is docked, the internal computer speakers are disabled and the docking station speakers are ✎ activated. Maintenance and Service Guide 1–15
