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HP Mini 5103
Maintenance and Service Guide
SUMMARY
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides
comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts;
troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer 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 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 clothing
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Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................................................ 1 2 External component identification ................................................................................................................ 4 Top components ................................................................................................................................... 5 TouchPad ..........
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Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................. 34 Workstation guidelines ..................................................................... 34 Equipment guidelines ....................................................................... 35 Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 36 Service tag ...........................................................................
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Computer Setup in SUSE Linux ......................................................................................................... 94 Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................... 94 Computer Setup menus ..................................................................................................... 94 File menu ...................................................................................................
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1 Product description Category Description Product name HP Mini 5103 Processor Intel® Atom™ Dual core N550 1.5-GHz processor, 512-KB Level 2 cache, 667-MHz front-side bus (FSB) Intel Atom N475 1.83-GHz processor, 512-KB Level 2 cache, 667-MHz front-side bus (FSB) Intel Atom N455 1.66-GHz processor, 512-KB Level 2 cache, 667-MHz front-side bus (FSB) Chipset Intel NM10 Express Graphics Intel Universal Memory Architecture (UMA) graphics subsystem Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Decoder (32 MB
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Category Description ● 320-GB, 7200-RPM NOTE: Not supported by computers with Windows 7 Home Basic or with Windows 7 Starter in select countries and regions. 250-GB, 7200-RPM ● ● 160-GB, 7200-RPM Solid state drive (SSD) Supports the following 6.35-cm (2.50-in) SATA solid state drives: 80 GB ● NOTE: Not supported by computers with Windows 7 Starter. ● 128 GB NOTE: Not supported by computers with Windows 7 Starter. Optical drive Supports external USB optical drives only Diskette drive Suppo
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Category Description Ports Audio-in (stereo microphone) Audio out (stereo headphone) RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) USB (2) USB+ (powered) (1) VGA (D-sub 15) supporting 1920 × 1440 external monitor (hot plug/unplug with auto-detect) 3-pin AC power Keyboard/pointing device 92%, spill-resistant keyboard Dura-Keys TouchPad, with 2 TouchPad buttons and 2-way scrolling (taps enabled as default) Power requirements AC adapter ● 40-W Smart AC adapter NOTE: AC adapter include
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2 External component identification Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of
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Top components TouchPad Component Description (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse. (4) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down. *This table describes factory settings. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the device representing t
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Lights Component Description (1) Caps lock light On—Caps lock is on. (2) QuickWeb light On—The Web browser is in use. (3) QuickLook light On—The computer is on. ● Off—The computer is off or in Sleep or Hibernation. ● (4) Power light ● On—The computer is on. ● Flashing—The computer is in Sleep. ● Off—The computer is off or in Hibernation. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification
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Buttons Component Description (1) QuickWeb button When the computer is off, press the button to open ● HP QuickWeb. When the computer is on, press the button to open ● the default Web browser. (2) QuickLook button ● When the computer is off, press the button to open HP QuickLook. ● When the computer is on, press the button to open Software Setup. NOTE: If Software Setup is not available, the default Web browser opens. (3) Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn ● on the c
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Keys Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items where the cursor is pointed. (5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. (6) Function keys Executes the action represented by the icon on the key.
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Front components Component Description (1) Drive light Flashing—The hard drive is being accessed. (2) Wireless light ● Blue—An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber—No wireless devices are detected. NOTE: The wireless light turns amber when the computer turns on and all wireless devices are off. (3) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE: To establis
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Right-side components Component Description (1) SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats: MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, s
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Left-side components Component Description (1) Battery light Amber—A battery is charging. ● Turquoise—A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Flashing amber—A battery that is the only available power ● source has reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Off—If the computer is plugged into an external power ● source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is n
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Display components Component Description (1) Webcam light On—The webcam is in use. (2) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs. (3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, your computer has internal microphones. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification
