Omnibook xe4100 manual

Password Removal Policy Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement Service Notes and Obsolete Parts Figure Omnibook XE— Front View Omnibook XE— Back View Omnibook XE— Bottom View Replaceable Module Diagram Disassembly Flow Removing the Battery Removing the Hard Disk Drive Removing the Hard Disk Drive Tray Removing the Keyboard Removing the Button Cover Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Top Case Removing the Floppy Drive Removing the ESD Shield Removing the Heatsink with Fans Removing the CPU Module Removing the Motherboard Example of Serial Number Label Replacing the Antennas Boot-Block Jumper Basic Troubleshooting Steps Exploded View Table Omnibook XE Notebook Activating Power Modes Main Status Lights front of notebook Keyboard Status Lights Fn Hot Keys Omnibook XE Specifications Omnibook XE Accessories Functional Structure Description Removal Cross-Reference Required Equipment Recommended Screw Torque Values Removing Omnibook XE Components Scope of Diagnostic Tools Troubleshooting Suggestions POST Messages Sycard PCCtest Commands Omnibook Replaceable Parts Accessory Replaceable Parts Part Number Reference It is for use by HP-authorized service personnel while installing, servicing, and repairing this product.

The manual is designed as a self-paced guide that will train you to install, configure, and repair this notebook.

The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it even without having equipment available. The following table lists other sources of information about the notebook computer and related products.

The HP Omnibook XE notebook computer provides outstanding performance and expandability in a conveniently portable form. Note that the following list of products is current at the time of publication but is subject to change. This table lists only base product configurations—custom configurations are not included. For an exploded view of the notebook, see page Power button. Turns the notebook on and off. Touch pad, scroll pad, click buttons, plus on-off button.

Main status lights left to right : power mode, battery, hard disk activity. Audio jacks left to right : audio out headphones , external microphone. Parallel port LPT1. Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. Kensington lock slot security connector. You can start and stop your notebook using its power button. However, at certain times you might want to use other methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.

This manual describes the notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their default values. To turn on: Press the power button to restart, or to resume your session from Standby or Hibernate mode.

The main status lights on the front of the notebook report power status, battery status, and hard disk activity. Blinking: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks.

Num Lock is active. The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad. Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys; otherwise, cursor control is active as marked on an external keyboard. 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. Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on. Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard.

If Num. Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active as. Occasionally, Windows or the notebook might stop responding, so that you cannot turn the notebook off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed. Press the power button to restart. 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. Rechargeable lithium-ion Embedded numeric keypad.

Touch pad with integrated scroll pad, on-off button and indicator. Left and right click buttons. Modulation: V. It plays a role in virtually all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard. Always provide proper grounding when performing repairs. Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge can damage the notebook and its components. Reassembly steps are the reverse of the removal steps. Reassembly notes are included at the end of each section below.

Symbols like these are displayed throughout this chapter to show approximate full-size screw outlines. You can use these to verify the sizes of screws before you install them. Installing a wrongsize screw can damage the notebook. The symbol at the left represents an M2. Using the wrong type of module prevents the notebook from booting.

Handle the SDRAM module only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or you might damage the module through electrostatic discharge. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the captive screws holding the memory door, and then remove the door.

Handle the Mini-PCI card only by its edges and provide proper grounding, or you might damage the card through electrostatic discharge. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the captive screws holding the Mini-PCI door, and then remove the door. Be careful when connecting and disconnecting the antenna cables from the mini-PCI card. Damaged cables or connectors can degrade notebook performance.

Disconnect the two antenna cables from the mini-PCI card. Carefully pull the mini-PCI card out of the connector. Then press down on both sides of the mini-PCI card until the latches snap closed. On the bottom of the notebook, remove the hard drive rubber screw plug and retaining screws. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the notebook.

Remove the screws from the drive and drive tray, then lift the drive out of the tray. Remove the connector from the hard disk drive. This process can take up to 15 minutes to complete. For more information about recovering the factory software installation, see the readme.

Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process completes. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. If the notebook is turned off, use a pin or straightened paper clip to press the release switch on the drive door to open it.

Turn on or restart the notebook. When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. To create the Utility partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select not to install the operating system. If the hard disk is partitioned into several logical drives, you can install the factory software on drive C without affecting other drives.

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Cupertino, CA , U. Edition History Edition 1 KD April Contents Product Information HP Omnibook XE iii. Figures Figure HP Omnibook XE v. Tables Table Microsoft Windows manual Information about Windows operating system. HP Omnibook XE vii. Omnibook XE— Front View. One-touch buttons. Keyboard status lights.

AC adapter jack. Two USB ports. External monitor. Omnibook XE— Bottom View Hard disk drive. SDRAM door. Battery latch.

Mini-PCI door no user parts inside. Reset button. Turning the Notebook On and Off You can start and stop your notebook using its power button. Note This manual describes the notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their default values.

Power mode status light is on. Standby mode Press the power button Saves significant power. Checking the Status of the Notebook The main status lights on the front of the notebook report power status, battery status, and hard disk activity. Main Status Lights front of notebook Meaning Power status On: notebook is on even if the display is off. Blinking: notebook is in Standby mode. Loading Results. Apache Log4j Update Please see this document here for current information regarding the Apache Log4j vulnerability.

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