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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.
Table of contents 1 Product description 2 External component identification Top components ........................6 Display and top components ..................6 Top-left buttons and lights ................... 7 Top-right buttons, lights, and fingerprint reader ............. 9 TouchPad ....................... 10 Keys ............................. 11 Front components ........................
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Unknown user password ..................36 Component replacement procedures ..................37 Serial number ......................37 Battery ........................38 Computer feet ......................39 Display assembly internal components ............... 40 Hard drive ......................45 WLAN module ......................47 TV tuner module ...................... 49 Memory module ......................
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6 Specifications Computer specifications ......................98 20.1-inch, WUXGA display specifications ................99 20.1-inch WSXGA+ display specifications ................100 Hard drive specifications ...................... 101 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications ......102 System DMA specifications ....................103 System interrupt specifications ....................104 System I/O address specifications ..................
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Universal Serial Bus ......................141 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries or regions ................. 142 Requirements for specific countries or regions ................143 11 Recycling Battery ..........................144 Display ..........................144 Index ..........................150 viii...
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Category Description Intel PRO wireless 4965 a/b/g with 2 WLAN antennae built into the display assembly + Bluetooth® Intel PRO wireless 4965 a/b/g/n with 3 WLAN antennae built into the display assembly + Bluetooth Intel PRO wireless 3945 a/b/g with 2 WLAN antennae built into the display assembly + Bluetooth Integrated TV tuner options Integrated NTSC/ATSC hybrid TV tuner (in Canada and the United States)
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Category Description S-Video-out (including composite video support) via docking only USB (4) Remote control The remote control is docked into the keyboard deck. The remote control can be ejected by pressing the remote control eject button. The remote control can also be locked onto the computer.
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Category Description Video (in the United States)/Y (in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) ● Zoom (in the United States)/B (in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) ● Docking Expansion port 3 supports the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock (does not support power via dock) Keyboard/pointing devices 14.39-inch full-size keyboard with separate numeric keypad...
External component identification Top components Display and top components Item Component Description Speakers (4) Produce sound. Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound. NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone opening, the computer has internal microphones.
Item Component Description HP Webcam rotator Tilts the camera vertically. Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is on. Top-left buttons and lights Item Component Description Power button* ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer.
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Item Component Description NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay or DVDPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or DVDPlay software Help for more information. DVD button Opens the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program.
Top-right buttons, lights, and fingerprint reader Item Component Function Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up.
Item Component Function (14) Treble light (select models only) On: The treble volume function is on. (15) Bass light (select models only) On: The bass volume function is on. (16) Treble/bass button (select models only) Alternates between treble and bass volume controls. (17) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is...
Keys Item Component Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the key. Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the key. Integrated numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the key.
Front components Item Component Function Power light ● On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● Battery light On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power ●...
Rear components Rear left-side components Item Component Description Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Infrared (IR) emitter jack Connects the computer to your cable or satellite set-top box.
Rear right-side components Item Component Description Left- and right-side analog channel output jack Connects optional audio speakers for left- and right-side audio output. Rear left- and right-side analog channel output jack Connects optional audio speakers for rear left- and right-side audio output.
Right-side components Item Component Function USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. Optical drive Reads optical discs, and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed. Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being...
Left-side components Item Component Function USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional docking device or expansion product. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
Bottom components Item Component Function Hard drive bay Holds the hard drives. NOTE: Depending on the computer model, the computer may have 1 or 2 hard drives. Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fans start up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the bottom of the computer. Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog...
Computer major components Computer major components...
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Item Description Spare part number Display assemblies (include wireless antenna transceivers and cables, camera module and cable, speakers, and microphones and cables) 20.1-inch, WSXGA, TFT with BrightView 452299-001 20.1-inch, WUXGA, TFT 452300-001 NOTE: Display assembly components on page 23 for more information on display assembly spare part numbers.
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Item Description Spare part number (14) RTC battery 452319-001 (15) Front USB board (includes cable) 452314-001 (16) Bluetooth module 398393-002 NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 448169-001. (17) Video board fan 448163-001...
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Item Description Spare part number Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN modules: For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Brunei, 452063-001 ● Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, the United States, and Vietnam For use in Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, 452063-002...
Mass storage devices Item Description Spare part number Optical drives (include bezel and bracket) DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 448157-001 HD-DVD Drive 448156-001 Hard drives (include hard drive bracket) 250-GB, 5400-rpm 454605-001 200-GB, 4200-rpm 448155-001 160-GB, 5400-rpm 448154-001 120-GB, 7200-rpm...
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Spare part Description number 441086-002 Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module for use in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan...
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Spare part Description number 448162-001 Processor fan 448163-001 Video board fan 448164-001 Subwoofer (includes rubber isolators) 448165-001 Remote control for use in North America 448165-002 Remote control for use in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 448166-001 Fingerprint reader board (includes cable) 448167-001 TouchPad on/off board (includes cable) 448168-001...
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Spare part Description number 452309-001 Display Screw Kit 452310-001 Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers) 452311-001 Hinge cover 452312-001 512-MB memory module (PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2) 452313-001 100-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes hard drive bracket) 452314-001 Front USB board (includes cable) 452315-001 Rear USB board (includes cable) 452316-001...
Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Service considerations The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures.
Cables and connectors CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer. Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion.
Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry.
Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment: To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes. ● Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging. ● Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations. ●...
Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible straps ● with a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times.
Unknown user password If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password. NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 154 screws, in 18 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Battery Description Spare part number 9-cell, 2.55-Ah, 83-Wh battery 448158-001 Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
Computer feet Description Spare part number Rubber Feet Kit (includes 11 computer feet in 4 sizes) 452320-001 The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below. Component replacement procedures...
Display assembly internal components NOTE: If it has been determined that the display bezel, camera module, display inverter, display panel, or speakers are the components that must be replaced to complete the computer repair, the display assembly does not have to be completely removed from the computer. Replacement of these components can be completed by removing only the display bezel.
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Remove the following screw covers and logo labels: (1) Two rubber screw covers on the display bezel top edge corners (2) Two rubber screw covers on the display bezel top edge (3) Four rubber screw covers on the display bezel left and right sides (4) Speaker logo label on the display bezel lower left edge (5) Computer model logo label on the display bezel lower right edge Remove the ten Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly.
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Remove the display bezel (3). The display bezel is available using spare part number 452307-001. If it is necessary to replace the camera module, remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the camera module to the display enclosure. Release the camera module (2) from the display enclosure as far as the camera module cable allows.
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Disconnect the two display panel cables (2) and the backlight cable (3) from the display inverter. Remove the display inverter. The display inverter is available using spare part number 452308-001. If it is necessary to replace the display panel, remove the eight Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the display panel to the display enclosure.
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Squeeze the tabs on the display panel cable connector (2) together and disconnect the cable (3) from the display panel. Remove the display panel. The display panel is available using spare part numbers 452301-001 (20.1-inch, WSXGA+BrightView) and 452302-001 (20.1-inch, WUXGA). If it is necessary to replace the speakers, disconnect the speaker cable connectors (1) from the speaker extension cable connectors.
Hard drive NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket. Description Spare part number 250-GB, 5400-rpm 454605-001 200-GB, 4200-rpm 448155-001 160-GB, 5400-rpm 448154-001 120-GB, 7200-rpm 448152-001 120-GB, 5400-rpm 448153-001 100-GB, 7200-rpm 452313-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: Shut down the computer.
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Remove the hard drives (3) from the hard drive compartments. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket, remove the four Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
WLAN module Description Spare part number Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: ● For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, 441086-001 Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uruguay, the United States, Venezuela, and Vietnam ●...
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Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover (2), swing the cover up and to the left, and remove the cover. The WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 448171-001. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module. NOTE: The main WLAN antenna cable (labeled with the number 1 or with a black band) is connected to the WLAN module “Main”...
TV tuner module Description Spare part number For use only in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 448168-002 For use only in North America 448168-001 Before removing the TV tuner module, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Remove the TV tuner module (3) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. NOTE: The TV tuner module is designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect installation into the TV tuner module slot. Reverse this procedure to install the TV tuner module. Memory module Description Spare part number...
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Lift the rear edge of the cover (2), swing it forward, and remove the cover. The memory module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 448171-001. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) Remove the module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket. Description Spare part number HD-DVD 448156-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 448157-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: Shut down the computer.
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Remove the optical drive bracket (2). Reverse the above procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive. Component replacement procedures...
Keyboard Description For use in: Spare part number For use in: Spare part number Denmark, Finland, Norway, and 448159-DH1 Latin America 448159-161 Sweden France 448159-051 South Korea 448159-AD1 French Canada 448159-121 Spain 448159-071 Germany 448159-041 The United Kingdom 448159-031 The Netherlands and Europe 448159-B31 The United States 448159-001...
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Open the computer as far as possible. Lift the front edge of the keyboard (1) until it rests at an angle. Slide the keyboard (2) forward until the tabs on the rear edge of the keyboard disengage from the slots in the top cover. Rotate the rear edge of the keyboard (3) forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest.
Hinge cover Description Spare part number Hinge cover 452311-001 Before removing the hinge cover, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
Rear cover Description Spare part number Rear cover 448161-001 Before removing the rear cover, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
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Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×4.0 broad-head screws (2) that secure the rear cover to the computer. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you. Open the computer as far as possible. Remove the rear cover. Reverse this procedure to install the rear cover. Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures...
Top cover Description Spare part number Top cover (includes TouchPad board cable and TouchPad button cable, and LED boards and cables) 448174-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
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Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) and the two Phillips PM2.5×11.0 screws (2) that secure the top cover to the computer. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you. Open the computer as far as possible. Disconnect the following cables: (1) Fingerprint reader board cable (2) LED board cable (3) TouchPad board cable...
Lift the rear edge of the top cover (2) until the top cover disengages from the computer. Remove the top cover. Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. Fingerprint reader board Description Spare part number Fingerprint reader board (includes cable) 448166-001 Before removing the fingerprint reader board, follow these steps: Shut down the computer.
Remove the fingerprint reader board: Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you. Remove the two silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the fingerprint reader board and bracket to the top cover. Remove the fingerprint reader board bracket (2) and fingerprint reader board (3). Reverse this procedure to install the fingerprint reader board.
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Rear cover (see Rear cover on page Top cover (see Top cover on page Remove the TouchPad on/off board: Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you. Remove the two silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the TouchPad on/off board to the top cover.
Display assembly Description Spare part number 20.1-inch, WSXGA BrightView display assembly (includes camera module and cable, microphones, 452299-001 speakers, and WLAN antennae) 20.1-inch, WUXGA BrightView display assembly (includes camera module and cable, microphones, 452300-001 speakers, and WLAN antennae) Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: Shut down the computer.
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Remove the six Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you. Open the computer to an upright position. Disconnect the following cable connectors: (1) Display panel cable (2) Camera module cable (3) Speaker cable (4) Microphone cable...
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Remove the WLAN antenna cables (5) from the opening in the system board. CAUTION: The display assembly will be unsupported when the following screws are removed. To prevent damage to the display assembly, support the display assembly before removing the screws. Remove the six Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to the computer.
Audio/infrared board Description Spare part number Audio/infrared board 452316-001 Before removing the audio/infrared board, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
Reverse this procedure to install the audio/infrared board. Bluetooth module NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 448169-001. Description Spare part number Bluetooth module 398393-002 Before removing the Bluetooth module, follow these steps:...
Remove the Bluetooth module (3) from the base enclosure. Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module. Front USB board Description Spare part number Front USB board 452314-001 Before removing the front USB board, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Remove the front USB board: Disconnect the front USB board cable (1) from the system board. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure front USB board the to the computer. Remove the front USB board (3). Reverse this procedure to install the front USB board. Power connector LED board Description Spare part number...
Rear cover (see Rear cover on page Top cover (see Top cover on page Remove the power connector LED board: Disconnect the power connector LED board (1) from the system board. Remove the power connector LED board (2). Reverse this procedure to install the power connector LED board. Rear USB board Description Spare part number...
Rear cover (see Rear cover on page Top cover (see Top cover on page Remove the rear USB board: Disconnect the rear USB board cable (1) from the system board. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures rear USB board the to the computer. Remove the rear USB board (3).
Hinge cover (see Hinge cover on page Rear cover (see Rear cover on page Top cover (see Top cover on page Remove the subwoofer: Disconnect the subwoofer cable (1) from the system board. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (2) that secure subwoofer the to the base enclosure. Remove the subwoofer (3).
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Remove the battery (see Battery on page 38). Remove the following components: Hard drive (see Hard drive on page Optical drive (see Optical drive on page Keyboard (see Keyboard on page Hinge cover (see Hinge cover on page Rear cover (see Rear cover on page Top cover (see Top cover on page...
Processor fan Description Spare part number Processor fan 448162-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides and rear panel of the computer. The computer uses two electric fans for ventilation. The fans are controlled by a temperature sensor and are designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist.
Remove the processor fan (3). Reverse this procedure to install the processor fan. System board Description Spare part number System board (includes power connector cable, ExpressCard assembly, and replacement thermal 448145-001 material) Before removing the system board, follow these steps: Shut down the computer.
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When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: Memory module (see Memory module on page ● RTC battery (see RTC battery on page ●...
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Disconnect the following cable connectors from the system board: (1) Speaker cable (2) Microphone cable (3) Audio/infrared board cable (4) Subwoofer cable (5) Audio connector board cable Disconnect the following cables from the system board: (1) Bluetooth module cable (2) Front USB board cable (3) Processor fan cable (4) Composite video connector board cable Remove the two SM1.5×9.0 screws (1) on each side of the expansion port 3 connector.
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Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the system board to the base enclosure. Loosen the captive Phillips PM2.5×14.0 screw (3) that secures the video heat sink and system board to the base enclosure. Use the optical drive connector (1) to lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle.
Audio connector board Description Spare part number Audio connector board (includes cable) 452317-001 Before removing the audio connector board, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Remove the audio connector board (3) from the base enclosure. Reverse this procedure to install the audio connector board. RTC battery NOTE: Removing the RTC battery and leaving it uninstalled for 5 or more minutes causes all passwords and CMOS settings to be cleared. Description Spare part number RTC battery...
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Subwoofer (see Subwoofer on page System board (see System board on page Remove the RTC battery: Remove the RTC battery from the socket on the system board. ▲ Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures...
Processor heat sink Description Spare part number Processor heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 448175-001 Before removing the processor heat sink, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
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Remove the processor heat sink (3). NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the processor heat sink and system board components, it may be necessary to move the processor heat sink from side to side to detach it. NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the processor heat sink (1) and the system board (2) each time the processor heat sink is removed.
Processor NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Desription Spare part number Intel Core 2 Extreme processors (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB, 44-W): X7900 2.8-GHz processor 453908-001 X7800 2.6-GHz processor 455738-001 and 452327-001 Intel Core 2 Duo processors (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB, 35-W): T7700 2.4-GHz processor 448148-001 T7500 2.2-GHz processor...
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Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it. NOTE: The gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon (4) embossed on the processor slot when you install the processor. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures...
Video board heat sink Description Spare part number Video board heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 448176-001 Before removing the video board heat sink, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
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Remove the video board heat sink (4). NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the video board heat sink and system board components, it may be necessary to move the video board heat sink from side to side to detach it.
Video board fan Description Spare part number Video board fan 448163-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides and rear panel of the computer. The computer uses two electric fans for ventilation. The fans are controlled by a temperature sensor and are designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist.
Remove the video board fan (2). Reverse this procedure to install the video board fan. Video board Description Spare part number nVidia video board (includes replacement thermal material) 454311-001 Before removing the video board fan, follow these steps: Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
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System board (see System board on page Video board heat sink (see Video board heat sink on page Remove the video board: Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the video board to the system board. Lift the right side of the video board (2) until it rests at an angle. Remove the video board (3) by pulling it away from the video board slot at an angle.
Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when the Windows operating system is not working or will not load. NOTE: The fingerprint reader does not work when accessing Computer Setup. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.
Using Computer Setup Changing the language of Computer Setup The following procedure explains how to change the language of Computer Setup. If Computer Setup is not already running, begin at step 1. To start Computer Setup, turn on or restart the computer, and then press while “F10 = ROM Based Setup”...
Restoring default settings in Computer Setup The following procedure explains how to restore Computer Setup default settings. If Computer Setup is not already running, begin at step 1. If Computer Setup is already running, begin at step 2. To start Computer Setup, turn on or restart the computer, and then press while “F10 = ROM Based Setup”...
Computer Setup menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options. NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. File menu Select To do this System information View identification information about the computer.
Security menu Select To do this Setup password Enter, change, or delete a setup password. Power-On password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. Diagnostics menu Select To do this Hard Drive Self-Test options Run a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in the system. Memory Check Run a comprehensive check on system memory.
System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer. Select To do this Language (or press f2) Change the Computer Setup language. Boot options ● Set f9, f10, and delay when starting up. Enable/disable CD-ROM boot.
Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 47.5 cm 18.70 in Depth 33.9 cm 13.35 in Height 5.9 cm 2.32 in Weight (with optical drive, hard drive, 7.00 kg 15.44 lbs and battery) Second hard drive adds: 0.13 kg 0.28 lbs Camera adds: 0.009 kg 0.02 lbs...
Metric U.S. Operating 0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate Nonoperating 1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.5 oct/min sweep rate NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures.
20.1-inch WSXGA+ display specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Height 27.40 cm 10.79 in Width 43.55 cm 17.15 in Diagonal 51.10 cm 20.11 in Number of colors Up to 16.8 million Contrast ratio 200:1 Brightness 180 nits typical Pitch resolution Pitch 0.172 × 0.172 mm Format 1680 ×...
Hard drive specifications 250-GB* 200-GB* 160-GB* 120-GB* 100-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g Interface type ATA-7...
System DMA specifications Hardware DMA System function DMA0 Not applicable DMA1* Not applicable DMA2* Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5* Available for PC Card DMA6 Not assigned DMA7 Not assigned *PC Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. System DMA specifications 103...
Screw listing This section provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used in the computer. All screws and screw locks listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit, spare part number 448172-001, and the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 452309-001. Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw Color Quantity...
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Where used: 10 screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the camera module to the display enclosure (2) Eight screws that secure the display panel to the display enclosure Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw 109...
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Where used: 4 screws that secure the speakers to the display enclosure Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the WLAN module to the system board (2) One screw that secures the rear cover to the computer (3) Two screws that secure the top cover to the computer 110 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
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Where used: 2 screws that secure the TV tuner module to the system board Where used: (1) Four screws that secure the keyboard to the computer (2) Four screws that secure the top cover to the computer Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw 111...
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Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the computer Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the audio/infrared board to the base enclosure (2) One screw that secures the rear USB board to the base enclosure (3) Two screws that secure the front USB board to the base enclosure (4) One screw that secures the video connector board to the base enclosure 112 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Black Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 5.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mm Where used: (1) Six captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the hard drive bay cover to the computer (2) One captive screw (secured by a C-clip) that secure the WLAN module compartment cover to the computer (3) Two captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer...
Phillips PM2.5×12.0 captive screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 12.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Where used: 2 captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the hard drives to the computer 114 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 4.0 mm 3.0 mm 5.0 mm Where used: 8 screws that secure the hard drive brackets to the two hard drives Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw 115...
Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 8.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Where used: (1) One screw that secures the optical drive to the computer (2) Three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer (3) Seven screws that secure the rear cover to the computer 116 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
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Where used: 10 screws that secure the top cover to the computer Where used: 3 screws that secure the subwoofer to the base enclosure Where used: 2 screws that secure the processor fan to the base enclosure Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw 117...
Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 3.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive 118 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 8.0 mm 3.0 mm 5.0 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer Where used: 6 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screw 119...
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Where used: 6 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer 120 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 4.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Where used: (1) Four screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure (2) Two screws that secure the audio connector board to the base enclosure Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw 121...
Where used: 2 screws that secure the video board to the system board Phillips PM3.0×12.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 12.0 mm 3.0 mm 5.0 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the rear cover to the computer 122 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Phillips 2.5×3.0 broad-head screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 3.0 mm 2.5 mm 7.0 mm Where used: 4 screws that secure the rear cover to the computer Phillips 2.5×3.0 broad-head screw 123...
Phillips PM2.5×11.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 11.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the top cover to the computer 124 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 4.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mm Where used: (1) Two screws that secure the fingerprint reader board to the top cover (2) Two screws that secure the TouchPad on/off board to the top cover Silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 125...
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Where used: 2 screws that secure the Bluetooth module to the base enclosure 126 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Slotted SM1.5×9.0 shoulder screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 9.0 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm Where used: 2 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure Slotted SM1.5×9.0 shoulder screw 127...
Phillips PM2.5×13.0 captive screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 13.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Where used: One captive screw (secured inside the video heat sink) that secures the system board and video board heat sink to the base enlcosure 128 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Silver Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 5.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mm Where used: (1) Three captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the processor heat sink to the system board (2) Four captive screws (secured by C-clips) that secure the video board heat sink to the system board Silver Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw 129...
Phillips PM2.5×8.0 captive screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 8.0 mm 2.5 mm 5.0 mm Where used: 2 captive screws (secured inside the video board heat sink) that secure the video board heat sink to the system board 130 Chapter 7 Screw listing...
Black Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 4.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.5 mm Where used: 3 screws that secure the video board fan to the video board heat sink Black Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 131...
Backup and Recovery Recovering system information Tools provided by the operating system and Recovery Manager software are designed to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system failure: Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files. ●...
Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next ● time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. To create a set of recovery discs: Select Start >...
Back up suggestions Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager. ● ● Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature, and periodically copy them to disc. Store personal files in the Documents folder and back up these folders periodically. ●...
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The System Protection window opens. Follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering system information 135...
Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally, follow these steps: Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > System. In the left pane, click System protection.
Performing a recovery Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that you create or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities.
Connector pin assignments Audio-out (headphone) Signal Audio out, left channel Audio out, right channel Ground Audio-in (microphone) Signal Audio signal in Audio signal in Ground 138 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments...
External monitor Signal Red analog Green analog Blue analog Not connected Ground Ground analog Ground analog Ground analog +5 VDC Ground Monitor detect DDC 2B data Horizontal sync Vertical sync DDC 2B clock External monitor 139...
10 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 volts AC or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased.
Requirements for specific countries or regions Country or region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW Austria Belgium CEBC Canada Denmark DEMKO Finland FIMKO France Germany Italy Japan METI South Korea The Netherlands KEMA Norway NEMKO The People's Republic of China Sweden SEMKO Switzerland...
11 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal. Display WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Caution must be exercised when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury.
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Perform the following steps to disassemble the display assembly: Remove all screw covers (1) and screws (2) that secure the display bezel to the display assembly. Lift up and out on the left and right inside edges (1) and the top and bottom inside edges (2) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display assembly.
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Disconnect all display panel cables (1) from the display inverter and remove the inverter (2). Remove all screws (1) that secure the display panel assembly to the display enclosure. Remove the display panel assembly (2) from the display enclosure. Turn the display panel assembly upside down. Remove all screws that secure the display panel frame to the display panel.
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Remove the display panel frame (2) from the display panel. Remove the screws (1) that secure the backlight cover to the display panel. Lift the top edge of the backlight cover (2) and swing it outward. Remove the backlight cover. Turn the display panel right-side up.
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Remove the backlight cables (1) from the clip (2) in the display panel. Turn the display panel upside down. Remove the backlight frame from the display panel. WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury. 148 Chapter 11 Recycling...
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Remove the backlight from the backlight frame. Disconnect the display cable (1) from the LCD panel. Remove the screws (2) that secure the LCD panel to the display rear panel. Release the LCD panel (3) from the display rear panel. Release the tape (4) that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel.
Index Symbols/Numerics boot order 97 components 1394 port 16 bottom components 17 bottom 17 button components 7, 9 buttons 7, 9 buttons display 6 AC adapter, spare part DVD 8 fingerprint reader 9 number 26, 28 media 7 front 12 analog channel output jack 14 next/fast forward 8 keys 11...
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Digital Media Slot light 16 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive diskette drive precautions 32 hard drive precautions 32 removal 52 precautions 32 product description 2 spare part number 22, 25, product description 1 display assembly 28, 52 removal 45 removal 64 specifications 102 spare part numbers 22, 25, spare part numbers 20, 29,...
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analog channel output volume mute 9 jack 14 wireless 9 packing guidelines 34 audio-in 12 password clearing 36 audio-out 12 passwords 96 mass storage devices, spare part headphone 12 pin assignments numbers 25 IR emitter 13 audio-in 138 media button 7 microphone 12 audio-out 138 memory check 96...
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removal 85 recovery, system 132, 137 display 99, 100 spare part numbers 21, 28, remote control DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo 30, 85 product description 4 Drive 102 processor fan spare part numbers 26, 29 hard drive 101 removal 75 remote control button 8 I/O addresses 105 spare part number 21, 29, removal/replacement...
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TouchPad on/off board video board heat sink removal 62 removal 87 spare part number 20, 29, spare part number 21, 29, transporting guidelines 34 video connector board treble light 10 removal 73 treble or bass volume down spare part number 20, 30, light 9 treble or bass volume scroll volume down light 9...