HP OmniBook 7100 User Manual

®HP OmniBook 7100Service Manual

HP OmniBook 7100 Product Information 1-3 Figure 1-3. OmniBook - Rear View Table 1-2. Product ComparisonsOmniBook 7100 OmniBook 4100 OmniBook 2100/3

1-4 Product Information HP OmniBook 7100Turning the OmniBook On and Off • On. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook. • Standby. The disp

HP OmniBook 7100 Product Information 1-5Checking the Status of the OmniBookThe OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators

1-6 Product Information HP OmniBook 7100The OmniBook status lights, located at the front-center of the bottom case, indicate power status anddrive act

HP OmniBook 7100 Product Information 1-7Resetting the OmniBook 1. Use a pen or a straightened paper clip to push the system-off button on the right s

1-8 Product Information HP OmniBook 7100 Table 1-8. System Memory00000 - 9FFFF System memoryA0000 - BFFFF VideoC0000 - CFFFF Video BIOSD0000 - DBFF

HP OmniBook 7100 Product Information 1-9SpecificationsThe following tables list descriptions for the OmniBook and its accessories. Table 1-11. OmniBo

1-10 Product Information HP OmniBook 7100Preinstalled SoftwareMicrosoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.Windows 95-compatible Plug-and-Play.Windows NT 4.

HP OmniBook 7100 Product Information 1-11 Table 1-12. OmniBook 7100 AccessoriesOmniBook 7100-Only Accessories F1446A F1447A F1448A F1449A F1475A

1-12 Product Information HP OmniBook 7100Internal DesignThe motherboard PCA is the central component of the OmniBook design. It plays a role in virtua

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HP OmniBook 7100 Product Information 1-13 Table 1-13. Functional StructureFunction Modules RolesBootupCPU moduleMotherboardBIOS ICFloppy disk moduleH

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-12 Removal and ReplacementThis chapter tells you how to remove and replace the following components and ass

2-2 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100 Notes Reassembly steps are the reverse of the removal steps. Reassembly notes are included at theend of e

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-3Removing the Battery or Plug-In Module(User-Replaceable)Required Equipment • None.Removal Procedure 1. Un

2-4 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100Removing a RAM Board(User-Replaceable) Table 2-4. RAM Board Replacement Part NumbersDescription Part Numb

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-5Removing the Hard Disk Drive(User-Replaceable) Table 2-5. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part NumbersDescrip

2-6 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100 Figure 2-4. Installing a Hard Drive in the CaseReassembly Notes Caution • Do not cover the vent hole in

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-7 3. Reboot the computer. If you are using the Recovery CD, press ESC during reboot to cancel theOmniBook

2-8 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100Removing the Keyboard(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver

ii HP OmniBook 7100NoticeIn a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, technical and environmental informationin this document is sub

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-9 1. Lay the keyboard on the case slightly forward of its normal position, then connect thepointing stick

2-10 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100 Figure 2-6. Removing the HeatsinkReassembly Notes Caution Replace any thermal pads on the heatsink tha

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-11Removing the Display Assembly(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips sc

2-12 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100Removing LCD Module(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver.

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-13 Figure 2-8. Removing the LCD ModuleReassembly Notes • Make sure the connector on the main display cabl

2-14 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100 • Install each hinge so the brighter half is attached to the display case. • When installing the hinges,

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-15 Figure 2-9. Removing the Top CaseReassembly Notes Note: Installing a New Top Case Assembly Transfer th

2-16 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100 2. Remove these additional assemblies: • Floppy/CD-ROM module or other module (page 2-3). • Hard disk d

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-17 9. Using a 5 mm hex driver, remove the standoff from the middle of the motherboard 10. Remove two screw

2-18 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100Reassembly Notes Note: Installing a New Motherboard • Transfer these parts from the old motherboard to th

HP OmniBook 7100 iiiContents1. Product Information... 1

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-19 3. Store the serial number:If you are prompted for the serial number, type the serial number shown on t

2-20 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100 Figure 2-12. Removing the BIOS ICReassembly Notes Caution Align the IC with the slot in the socket. Th

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-21 Table 2-7. Removing Display ComponentsComponent Removal Procedures Additional Steps (See figure on page

2-22 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100Component Removal Procedures Additional Steps (See figure on page 4-5)LCD ShieldKeyboard (page 2-8).Heats

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-23 Table 2-9. Removing Bottom Case ComponentsComponent Removal Procedures Additional Steps (See figure on

2-24 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 7100Component Removal Procedures Additional Steps (See figure on page 4-6)FanPlug-in module (page 2-3).Hard d

HP OmniBook 7100 Removal and Replacement 2-25Component Removal Procedures Additional Steps (See figure on page 4-6)Pointer-control PCAPlug-in module (

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-13 Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsThis chapter includes troubleshooting and diagnostic information

3-2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100TroubleshootingThe suggestions in this section can help isolate and repair the cause of a problem.

iv HP OmniBook 7100FiguresFigure 1-1. OmniBook - Front View...

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-3 • Separate Problems. If there is more than one symptom, separate them into distinct problems. • C

3-4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Suggestions for Troubleshooting Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic ToolsFunction OmniBookDiagnosticsP

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-5If you can’t isolate the cause of a problem using the diagnostic tools, you can use the suggestion

3-6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsPassword has beenf

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-7Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsHard diskHard disk

3-8 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsSpecial TrackPoint

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-9Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsSerial/ParallelGen

3-10 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsComputer gets hot

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-11Diagnostic ToolsThis section describes the following diagnostic tools you can use for troubleshoo

3-12 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100 • On any computer with World Wide Web access, download the diagnostic software package fromthe O

HP OmniBook 7100 vTable 3-2. Troubleshooting Suggestions...

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-13Note that the serial and parallel port tests are more thorough if you connect a loopback connecto

3-14 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 71000182h Make sure that another application is not usingall extended memory allocated byHIMEM.SYS.01

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-150703h Run BIOS Setup and disable ECP for theparallel port, then rerun the test. Replace themother

3-16 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Power-On Self-Test Note If Quiet Boot is enabled in BIOS Setup (the default setting), press ESC d

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-17 Table 3-5. POST MessagesMessage Description0200 Failure Fixed DiskFixed disk is not working or

3-18 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Message Description02F7: Fail-Safe Timer NMI FailedServerBIOS2 test error: Fail-Safe Timer takes

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-19Sycard PCCtest 450 CardBus Card (Optional)The PCCtest 450 CardBus Card (version 1.05) available f

3-20 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Desktop Management Interface (DMI)The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is basically a set of ru

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-21Hewlett-Packard has developed a number of extensions to DMI to allow the enhanced features of HPO

3-22 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup utility provides access to basic configuration settings. It is i

vi HP OmniBook 7100IntroductionThis service manual provides reference information for the HP OmniBook 7100. It is intended to beused by HP-authorized

HP OmniBook 7100 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-23Serial Port Sets how the serial port is configured by the BIOS (specifiedor automatic).Enabled

3-24 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook 7100Suspend Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer goesfrom Standby to Suspe

HP OmniBook 7100 Replaceable Parts 4-14 Replaceable PartsThis chapter contains an exploded view of the OmniBook and the following lists of parts: • Om

4-2 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook 7100 Figure 4-1. Exploded ViewDisplay components(see figure on page 4-5)Motherboard components(see figure on page

HP OmniBook 7100 Replaceable Parts 4-3 Table 4-1. OmniBook Replaceable PartsDescription Part Number ExchangePart NumberUser-Replaceable1 Battery, lit

4-4 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook 7100Description Part Number ExchangePart NumberUser-Replaceable30 Latch, display F1440-6096831 LCD module (LG 14&quo

HP OmniBook 7100 Replaceable Parts 4-5 Figure 4-2. Display Components

4-6 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook 7100 Figure 4-3. Top Case Components Figure 4-4. Motherboard-Related Components

HP OmniBook 7100 Replaceable Parts 4-7 Table 4-2. Assembly-Component BreakdownAssembly Part Number ExchangePart NumberComponents Part Number Included

4-8 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook 7100 Table 4-4. Part Number ReferencePart Number ExchangePart NumberDescription User-ReplaceableHeatsink, videoScre

HP OmniBook 7100 Product Information 1-11 Product InformationThe HP OmniBook 7100 provides desktop performance and expandability as well as the latest

HP OmniBook 7100 Replaceable Parts 4-9Part Number ExchangePart NumberDescription User-ReplaceableF1440-60951 Shield, PCMCIAF1440-60952 Mount, hinge (r

4-10 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook 7100Part Number ExchangePart NumberDescription User-ReplaceableF1441-60918 Recovery CD, French (OB7100, WNT)F1441-6

HP OmniBook 7100 Reference Information 5-15 Reference InformationThis chapter includes the following reference information: • Password removal policy.

5-2 Reference Information HP OmniBook 7100Hewlett-Packard Display Quality StatementTFT display manufacturing is a high precision but imperfect technol

HP OmniBook 7100 Reference Information 5-3 Table 5-1. OmniBook 7100 LCD Guidelines (TFT)Type of Imperfection Imperfections Not AllowedLG 14” TFT, XGA

1. Product Information2. Removal and Replacement3. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics4. Replaceable Parts5. Reference InformationPart NumberF1440-90014

1-2 Product Information HP OmniBook 7100Features and OperationThe following three illustrations point out the main external features of the computer.