HP omnibook XE2 User Manual

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1-4 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2 Figure 1-5. OmniBook Status Lights1 Power 6Scroll Lock2 AC connected 7Floppy disk drive access3 Battery 8Hard

HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-5 Table 1-2. Activating Power ModesPower Mode To Enter Mode To Turn Back OnSuspendLow-power/stopped state. Ever

1-6 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2Checking the Status of the OmniBookThe OmniBook status lights, located on the keyboard cover (the display bezel

HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-7Using Fn Hot KeysThe Fn key combined with another key is a hot key—a shortcut key sequence for various systemco

1-8 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2System ResourcesBelow are default values for system resources. To see other, non-default possibilities, use the

HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-9 Table 1-7. System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF)170-177 Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller)1F0

1-10 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2SpecificationsThe following tables list descriptions for the OmniBook. Table 1-9. OmniBook XE2 Specifications

HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-11SoftwareMicrosoft Windows 95 OR Microsoft Windows 98 OR Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.Windows-compatible Plug-and-P

1-12 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2Internal DesignThe motherboard PCA is the central component of the OmniBook design. It plays a role in virtual

HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-13 Table 1-10. Functional StructureBootup CPU moduleMotherboardBIOS ICFloppy disk moduleHard disk driveMain pro

ii HP OmniBook XE2NoticeIn a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, technical and environmental informationin this document is subj

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-1This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the following components and assemblies. A bullet(•) indic

2-2 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Table 2-2. Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized. • 5 mm hex driver. •

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-3Removing the Battery(User-Replaceable)Carefully read the following information. Caution • Do not mutilate

2-4 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Removing a RAM Board(User-Replaceable)The OmniBook XE2 has 64 MB of RAM on the motherboard and has one RAM

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-5 3. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module by pushing them gently outward, awayfrom the si

2-6 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Removing the Hard Disk Drive(User-Replaceable) Table 2-5. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part NumberDescripti

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-7Replacing Small Parts(User-Replaceable)The following small parts are user-replaceable. Table 2-6. Replacin

2-8 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Removing the Fan(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriver.Rem

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-9Removing the Keyboard(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdrive

HP OmniBook XE2 iiiContentsProduct Information ...1-

2-10 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 Figure 2-6. Installing the KeyboardReassembly Notes • Lay the keyboard bottom side up on the top case,

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-11Removing the Display Assembly(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips s

2-12 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Removing the LCD Module(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdr

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-13 Figure 2-8. Removing the LCD ModuleLCD moduleInverter PCADisplay caseDisplay bezelScrew coversRight LCD

2-14 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Reassembly Notes • To resposition the inverter PCA, insert the plastic positioning knobs in the holes at

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-15Removing the Top Case(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips screwdriv

2-16 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2 4. Turn the case bottom side up and, with the battery compartment toward you, using the Phillipsscrewdri

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-17Removing the CPU and Motherboard(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillip

2-18 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws (two long screws on top and one shortscrew on the

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-19 • Tilt the left of the modem PCA up to detach the connector on the bottom. • Lift the PCA out. 9. Re

iv HP OmniBook XE2FiguresFigure 1-1. OmniBook Front View...

2-20 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Installing a New Serial Number LabelIf you do not have a master file that creates serial number labels, ge

HP OmniBook XE2 Removal and Replacement 2-21Removing Other Components(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)Required Equipment • Small Phillips screw

2-22 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook XE2Component Removal Procedures Additional Steps (See figures on pages 4-2, 4-4)Bottom Case Keyboard (see pag

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-1This chapter includes troubleshooting and diagnostic information for testing the functionality of t

3-2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2TroubleshootingThe suggestions in this section can help isolate and repair the cause of a problem.

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-3 • Consider Causes. Keep in mind possible causes for each problem. Use the diagnostic tools andtr

3-4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2Suggestions for Troubleshooting Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic ToolsFunction OmniBookDiagnosticsPo

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-5If you can’t isolate the cause of a problem using the diagnostic tools, you can use the suggestions

3-6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsPassword has beenfo

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-7Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsHard disk makesclun

HP OmniBook XE2 vTable 4-1. OmniBook XE Replaceable Parts... 4-5Ta

3-8 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsAudioSound does not

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-9Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsPCMCIAGeneral probl

3-10 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2Symptom Call Center:SuggestionsRepair Center:Likely CausesRepair Center:CommentsComputer pausesor

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-11Diagnostic ToolsThis section describes the following diagnostic tools you can use for troubleshoot

3-12 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2 • On any computer with World Wide Web access, download the diagnostic software package fromthe

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-13Note that the serial and parallel port tests are more thorough if you connect a loop-back connecto

3-14 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE20180h For the OB 4100 for 01FFFFFFh and below,replace the motherboard. Otherwise, replacethe RAM b

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-150603h For the external loop-back test, make sure theloop-back connector is installed andconstructe

3-16 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2IR Tests (FIR enabled, undocked)9002h,9007h -9008hRerun the test. Replace the motherboard.9009h Do

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-17 Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep CodesBeep Codes POST Description1 One short beep before boot

vi HP OmniBook XE2IntroductionThis service manual provides reference information for the HP OmniBook XE2. It is intended to beused by HP-authorized se

3-18 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2Message Description02B0 Diskette drive A error02B1 Diskette drive B errorDrive A: or B: is present

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-19Message DescriptionPress <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, <F3> for previousDisplay

3-20 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2Desktop Management Interface (DMI)The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is basically a set of rul

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-21manufacturers, including Hewlett-Packard, to define a standard method of managing the physical and

3-22 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup utility provides access to basic configuration settings. It is in

HP OmniBook XE2 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-23BIOS (specified or automatic). Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 3F8 IRQ4Ir

3-24 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP OmniBook XE2power mode.Hibernate Timeout Sets whether the computer goes fromSuspend to Hibernate power mode af

HP OmniBook XE2 Replaceable Parts 4-1This chapter contains exploded views of the OmniBook XE2 and the following lists of parts: • OmniBook replaceab

4-2 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2 Figure 4-1. Exploded View (Except Display Components) Note: Omnibook XE2-DB shown. Some details differ from O

HP OmniBook XE2 Replaceable Parts 4-3 Figure 4-2. Exploded View (Display Components)719353518172220171633

HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-1The HP OmniBook XE2 provides desktop performance and expandability as well as convenientportability. It uses hi

4-4 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2 Figure 4-3. Exploded View (Motherboard Components) Note: Omnibook XE2-DB shown. Some details differ from Omni

HP OmniBook XE2 Replaceable Parts 4-5 Table 4-1. OmniBook XE Replaceable Parts *Note: For information regarding Technology Codes – see Section 5.3HP

4-6 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2HP Part NumberHP ExchangePart Number DescriptionTechnologyCode* DB DD18 F1753-60956 LCD Cbl, IBM 12 TFT X18

HP OmniBook XE2 Replaceable Parts 4-7HP Part NumberHP ExchangePart Number DescriptionTechnologyCode* DB DD24 F1772-60919 DC/DD PCA, NO-MODEM (2L

4-8 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2 Table 4-2. Accessory Replaceable PartsHP Part NumberHP ExchangePart Number Description1818-7952 F1660-69104 SDR

HP OmniBook XE2 Replaceable Parts 4-9 Table 4-3. HP Part Number ReferenceHP PartNumberHP ExchangePart Number DescriptionQuantaPart Number Order From1

4-10 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2HP PartNumberHP ExchangePart Number DescriptionQuantaPart Number Order FromF1753-60932 LCD Bkt, Sam 13 1MIAZZZTP

HP OmniBook XE2 Replaceable Parts 4-11HP PartNumberHP ExchangePart Number DescriptionQuantaPart Number Order FromF1753-60980 RAM module 32MB 1SMGZZZTP

4-12 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2 Table 4-4. Quanta Part Number ReferenceQuantaPart Number Description HP Part NumberHP ExchangePart Number10MBZ

HP OmniBook XE2 Replaceable Parts 4-13QuantaPart Number Description HP Part NumberHP ExchangePart Number1MIAZZZTPG1 LCD Cbl, Sam 13 F1753-609541MIAZZZ

1-2 Product Information HP OmniBook XE2Features and OperationThe following five illustrations point out the main external features of the computer. Th

4-14 Replaceable Parts HP OmniBook XE2QuantaPart Number Description HP Part NumberHP ExchangePart Number1MIBZZZTPU7 LCD CBL, ADI 12 TFT F1772-609131MI

This chapter includes the following reference information: • Password removal policy. • Display quality statement. • Technology Codes.Password R

Hewlett-Packard Display Quality StatementTFT display manufacturing is a high precision but imperfect technology, and manufacturers cannotcurrently pro

Type of Imperfection Imperfections Not AllowedMechanical Imperfections:Spots (b)Lines (c)Polarizer scratches (d)Polarizer dents, bubbles (e) • 6 or

OmniBook XE Technology CodesHP does not change the product name every time the product technology changes. While thishelps ensure continuing market m

1. Product Information2. Removal and Replacement3. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics4. Replaceable Parts5. Reference InformationEnglishPrinted in T

HP OmniBook XE2 Product Information 1-3 Figure 1-3. OmniBook Bottom View16 System-off button 20 Battery latch17 Hard disk drive latch and locking sc