HP Hewlett Packard Laptop XF300 User Manual

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Technology Codes  
HP does not change the name of a product every time the products technology changes. While this  
helps ensure continuing market momentum for HP products, it complicates technology deployment  
and support processes.  
To help solve this problem, HP has added a technology code to the serial number of each of its  
products. Since the BIOS must be matched to the notebooks hardware, the same code is used for the  
BIOS and the hardware. This manual refers to technology code differences where applicable.  
The table below shows the technology codes and the changes they signify for the products. Before  
downloading software or drivers or performing repairs, note the technology code for the HP notebook  
model.  
Note that the first two characters of the BIOS ID (for example, IC.M1.02) indicate the hardware  
technology. You can also determine the BIOS ID using the BIOS configuration utility, or by pressing  
Esc during the boot process when the HP logo appears.  
This manual contains service information for products with the following technology code.  
Technology code  
Product name  
Details  
JB  
Pavilion ze1200/xf300  
series.  
AMD based platform with VIA chipset and integrated  
graphics.  
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Contents  
Technology Codes...........................................................................................................................iii  
Product Information ......................................................................................................... 7  
Notebook Features ........................................................................................................................... 7  
Operating the Notebook................................................................................................................. 10  
Turning the Notebook On and Off .......................................................................................... 10  
Resetting the Notebook ........................................................................................................... 11  
Changing the Boot Device ...................................................................................................... 11  
Hardware Specifications ................................................................................................................ 12  
Technology Code JB ............................................................................................................... 12  
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics................................................................................... 15  
Audio Problems....................................................................................................................... 15  
CD and DVD Problems........................................................................................................... 16  
Display Problems .................................................................................................................... 17  
Floppy Disk Drive Problems................................................................................................... 18  
Hard Disk Drive Problems ...................................................................................................... 18  
Heat Problems ......................................................................................................................... 19  
Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems .......................................................................... 19  
LAN Problems......................................................................................................................... 20  
Memory Problems................................................................................................................... 21  
Modem Problems .................................................................................................................... 21  
One-Touch Button Problems................................................................................................... 23  
Parallel and USB Problems ..................................................................................................... 24  
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems ................................................................................................ 25  
Performance Problems ............................................................................................................ 25  
Power and Battery Problems ................................................................................................... 26  
Printing Problems.................................................................................................................... 27  
Startup Problems ..................................................................................................................... 27  
Standby and Resume Problems ............................................................................................... 28  
Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic Tests........................................................................................ 29  
Using the BIOS Configuration Utility............................................................................................ 30  
Reinstalling and Updating Software.............................................................................. 33  
Recovering the Factory Software Installation................................................................................ 33  
Updating the Notebook BIOS ........................................................................................................ 34  
Updating the Windows Drivers...................................................................................................... 34  
Removing and Replacing Parts...................................................................................... 35  
Removing the Battery .................................................................................................................... 36  
Removing the Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................................... 37  
Removing an SDRAM Module...................................................................................................... 39  
Replacing Small Parts and Accessories.......................................................................................... 41  
Reference Information.................................................................................................... 43  
Password Removal Policy.............................................................................................................. 43  
Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement.................................................................................. 43  
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Figures  
Figure 1. Front View...............................................................................................................................7  
Figure 2. Back View ...............................................................................................................................8  
Figure 3. Bottom View............................................................................................................................8  
Figure 4. Main Status Lights...................................................................................................................9  
Figure 5. Keyboard Status Lights............................................................................................................9  
Figure 11. Pressing the System-Off Switch ..........................................................................................11  
Figure 12. Removing the Battery..........................................................................................................36  
Figure 13. Removing the Hard Disk Drive ...........................................................................................37  
Figure 14. Removing the Hard Disk Tray.............................................................................................38  
Figure 15. Removing an SDRAM Module ...........................................................................................40  
Figure 16. Installing an SDRAM Module.............................................................................................40  
Tables  
Table 1. Battery Replacement Part Numbers ........................................................................................36  
Table 2. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers .........................................................................37  
Table 3. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers ........................................................................39  
Table 7. Replacing Small Parts .............................................................................................................41  
Table 8. Accessories..............................................................................................................................41  
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Product Information  
This section introduces the notebook and its components, and briefly describes its basic operation.  
Notebook Features  
75-watt AC Adapter Caution  
Use only the HP AC adapter included with your notebook, or another approved HP adapter.  
Using any other AC adapter can damage the adapter, and may void your warranty.  
The pre-installed electronic online manual on your notebook may refer to the use of a 60-watt AC  
adapter designed for an earlier released product. A 60-watt AC adapter SHOULD NOT be used  
with this model.  
Figure 1. Front View  
1. One-Touch buttons (programmable).  
2. Power button.  
6. Left and right click buttons.  
7. Speakers.  
3. Touch pad on-off button.  
4. Touch pad.  
8. DVD or CD-RW/DVD drive (with eject button).  
9. Keyboard status lights.  
10. Latch.  
5. Power, hard disk, and battery status  
lights.  
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Figure 2. Back View  
11. Kensington lock slot (security connector).  
12. AC adapter jack.  
16. Parallel port (colored burgundy).  
17. Modem port.  
13. IEEE 1394 connector (selected models).  
14. USB ports (2).  
18. LAN port and indicators (selected models).  
19. External microphone jack (colored pink) and  
headphone jack (colored lime green).  
15. External monitor (VGA) port (colored blue).  
20. PC Card slot and eject button.  
Figure 3. Bottom View  
21. Battery.  
24. RAM expansion cover.  
25. System-off switch.  
22. Hard disk drive.  
23. Battery latch.  
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Figure 4. Main Status Lights  
1. Power mode (left status light).  
Steady blue: the notebook is on (even if the display is off).  
Flashing blue: the notebook is on standby.  
Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation.  
2. Hard drive activity (center status light).  
Blue: the notebook is accessing the hard drive.  
3. Battery charge (right status light).  
Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.  
Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.  
Red: the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.  
Off: the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is missing.  
Figure 5. Keyboard Status Lights  
1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.  
2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the  
embedded keypad.)  
3. Pad Lock. Pad Lock is active.  
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Operating the Notebook  
Note  
This manual describes the notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their  
default values.  
Turning the Notebook On and Off  
Power mode  
To enter this mode  
To turn on again  
On  
Press the power button.  
Power mode status light is blue.  
Standby  
Saves significant power.  
Turns off the display and other components.  
Maintains the current session in RAM.  
Restarts quickly.  
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,  
Stand By.  
–or–  
Press the power button.  
–or–  
Press the power button  
to quickly resume your  
session.  
Restores network connections.  
Power mode status light flashes blue.  
Allow timeout.  
Hibernation  
Saves maximum power.  
Saves the current session to disk, then turns off.  
Restores network connections.  
Power mode status light is off.  
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,  
then press and hold Shift and  
click Hibernate.  
–or–  
Allow timeout.  
Press the power button  
to resume your session.  
Turn off  
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,  
Turn Off.  
–or–  
Press the power button  
to start with a new  
session.  
Saves maximum power.  
Turns off without saving the current session.  
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, Press and hold the power  
and restores network connections.  
Power mode status light is off.  
button for four seconds. (Do this  
only if the Start menu procedure  
doesn’t work.)  
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Resetting the Notebook  
If Windows or the notebook stops responding, and you cannot turn the notebook off, try the following  
in the order listed. Press the power button to restart.  
If possible, restart or turn off the notebook from within Windows: click Start, Turn Off Computer,  
Restart (or Turn Off).  
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down, Restart (or Turn Off).  
Press and hold the power button for about four seconds.  
If the notebook still does not turn off, use a straightened paper clip to press the system-off switch  
on the bottom of the notebook, near the RAM access door.  
Figure 6. Pressing the System-Off Switch  
Changing the Boot Device  
The notebook normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the notebook from a  
floppy disk drive (optional accessory), the CD/DVD drive, or a local area network (LAN).  
1. Restart the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.  
2. When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu.  
3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press Enter.  
If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the  
BIOS configuration utilitysee Using the BIOS Configuration Utilityon page 30.  
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Hardware Specifications  
The specifications shown below are subject to change. For the latest specifications, see the HP  
Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).  
Technology Code JB  
Physical Attributes  
14.1 in models: 320 x 265 x 34 mm; 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) minimum.  
15.0 in models: 330 x 269 x 35 mm; 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg) minimum.  
CPU  
AMD Athlon, up to 1.5 GHz.  
Stepping A3 + VT8231.  
Chip Set  
RAM  
133-MHz SDRAM (PC133).  
Maximum memory upgrade to 1 GB by two 512-MB SODIMM (144-pin/3.3 V) modules  
in two 1.25-in slots.  
Mass Storage  
Optical Drive  
Display  
9.5-mm, 2.5-in hard disk drive.  
DVD-ROM, 12.7mm OR DVD/CD-RW, 12.7 mm.  
14.1- or 15.0-in XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD.  
Integrated AGP, 3D embedded in VIA ProSavage.  
Video Chip  
Keyboard and  
Pointing Devices  
87-key spill-resistant QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation.  
Embedded numeric keypad.  
12 function (Fn) keys.  
Touch pad with integrated scroll pad, on-off button, and indicator.  
Left and right click buttons.  
Audio  
Power  
Two stereo speakers.  
Color-coded jacks: headphone-out (lime green) and microphone-in (pink).  
Low-battery warning.  
Suspend/resume capability.  
AC adapter (DC-in) jack.  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (55 W).  
Universal AC adapter: 100240 Vac (50/60 Hz) input, 19 Vdc output,  
75 W.  
I/O Ports  
25-pin bi-directional high-speed ECP/EPP parallel (burgundy).  
15-pin external monitor (VGA) video out port (blue).  
Two universal serial bus (USB) ports.  
IEEE 1394 port (selected models).  
Built-in RJ-11 modem, supporting Wake up on Ring# from D3 (hot) with AC-in.  
Built-in RJ-45 LAN.  
Expandability  
Options  
One Type II or Type III 16-/32-bit PCMCIA slot.  
128/256/512-MB PC133 SODIMM: 3.3 V, 144-pin, SDRAM.  
Environmental Limits  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F).  
Storage temperature: 20 to 65 °C (4 to 149 °F).  
Operating humidity: 20% (10% on some models) to 90% RH (0 to 40 °C).  
Operating altitude: up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) at 25 °C (77 °F).  
Storage altitude: up to 12,000 m (40,000 ft).  
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics  
This section contains solutions to several types of problems you may encounter when using the  
notebook. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented.  
You can also find technical tips and software updates for the notebook at the HP Business Support  
Web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport).  
Audio Problems  
If no sound is audible  
Press Fn+Page Up several times.  
Click the speaker icon in the taskbar (if present), and make sure Mute is not checked and the  
Volume slider is not set to the bottom.  
Double-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and make sure the audio source is not muted. If the  
source is not displayed, click Options, Properties, and select the source from the volume control  
list.  
If sound does not record  
Make sure the microphone is securely connected to the microphone jack.  
Check the software controls for recording sound: click Start, All Programs, Accessories,  
Multimedia (or Entertainment), Sound Recorder.  
Double-click the speaker symbol in the taskbar. Then click Options, Properties, and make sure the  
microphone is enabled in the recording controls.  
Test the audio with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic Tests”  
on page 29.  
If the PC Card detection beep(s) at startup are very loud and volume cannot be adjusted  
Download the latest audio driver from the technical support area of the HP notebook Web site  
(www.hp.com/notebooks).  
If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers  
Double-click the speaker symbol in the taskbar, and try reducing the master volume.  
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CD and DVD Problems  
If you can’t boot from a CD in the DVD/CD-RW drive  
Make sure the CD is bootable, such as the Recovery CDs.  
Make sure the DVD/CD-RW drive is selected as the boot devicesee Changing the Boot  
Deviceon page 11.  
Restart the notebook.  
Test the DVD/CD-RW drive with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools  
Diagnostic Testson page 29.  
If a CD or DVD plays erratically  
Dirt or smudges can cause a disk to skip. Clean the disk with a soft cloth. If the disk is badly  
scratched, it will probably have to be replaced.  
Some DVDs include software called PC Friendly.You generally should not install this  
software, as it can cause errors or erratic play. If needed, uninstall it and restart your notebook.  
If a DVD movie stops playing in the middle  
You may have accidentally paused the DVD movie. Press the Play button to continue.  
The DVD may be double-sided. Open the DVD tray and read the text near the center hole of the  
disk. If it says Side A, flip the disk over, close the tray, and press the Play button to continue  
playing the movie.  
If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie  
DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disk data. These codes prevent DVD movies  
from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold. If you get a Region  
Code error, you are trying to play a DVD intended for a different region.  
Important: most DVD drives let you change the region code only a limited number of times  
(usually no more than four). When you reach this limit, your last change to the region code will be  
hard-coded on the DVD drive, and will be permanent. Your HP warranty does not cover the  
expense of correcting this situation.  
Refer to the help for your DVD player software for details about setting region codes.  
If the notebook cannot read a CD or DVD  
Make sure the disk is properly inserted, and snapped down onto the spindle in the center of the  
tray.  
For a single-sided CD or DVD, make sure the disk is placed in the drive with the label facing up.  
Clean the disk with a soft cloth.  
Wait 5 to 10 seconds after closing the tray for the notebook to recognize the disk.  
Remove the disk from the drive, then restart the notebook.  
If you created the CD on a CD-RW drive module, try using a different media brand. For best  
results use HP certified media. While other media may work, HP cannot guarantee compatibility.  
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If a DVD movie doesnt fill the screen  
Each side of a double-sided DVD has a different format (standard or widescreen). In widescreen  
format, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To view the standard format, flip  
the disk over and play the other side.  
If a DVD doesnt play with two displays  
If both displays are active, press Fn+F5 to switch to one display. You cannot switch displays once  
the DVD player is started.  
If youre using both displays, the DVD image will not appear on any display set up as  
secondary.Click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display. Click Advanced on  
the Settings tab, then click the S3Display tab and change settings.  
Display Problems  
If the notebook is on, but the screen is blank  
Move the mouse or tap the touch pad. This will wake the display if it is off.  
Try pressing Fn+F2 to increase the display brightness.  
Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this three times to return to the state  
you started from.)  
If the notebook is cold, allow it to warm up.  
If the screen is difficult to read  
Try setting the display resolution to its default of 1024×768: click Start, Control Panel,  
Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings.  
Try adjusting the size of the desktop icons and labels.  
If part of the Windows desktop is not visible and you have to scroll down to see the  
taskbar, or if the desktop does not fill the entire display and has a black border  
Your display resolution may be set incorrectly. Adjust the resolution as needed.  
If an external display does not work  
Check the connections.  
Press Fn+F5 in case the external monitor was disabled. (Do this three times to return to the state  
you started from.)  
Test the display with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic Tests”  
on page 29.  
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If one or more display pixels look bad  
TFT display manufacturing is a highly precise but imperfect technology, and manufacturers cannot  
produce displays that are cosmetically perfect. Most, if not all, TFT displays exhibit some level of  
cosmetic imperfection. These cosmetic imperfections may be visible under varying display conditions,  
and can appear as bright, dim, or dark spots. This issue is common across all vendors supplying TFT  
displays in their products and is not specific to the HP notebook display.  
HP notebook TFT displays meet or exceed all HP standards for cosmetic quality of TFT displays. HP  
does not warrant that the displays will be free of cosmetic imperfections. TFT displays can have a  
small number of cosmetic imperfections and still conform to HP’s cosmetic quality specifications,  
including the following:  
No more than 6 pixels remain on (always one color, such as white, red, green, or blue dots).  
No more than 6 pixels remain off (always dark).  
No more than a total of 8 pixels stuck on or off.  
No other stuck pixel within 15 mm of a stuck pixel.  
Contact HP Customer Care if you have a display quality problem and require a more comprehensive  
explanation of HP display quality. We expect that over time the industry will continue to produce  
displays with fewer inherent cosmetic imperfections, and we will adjust our HP guidelines as these  
improvements are implemented.  
Floppy Disk Drive Problems  
If a floppy drive connected to the USB port doesnt work  
Make sure the drive is securely connected to the notebook.  
Restart the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.  
Hard Disk Drive Problems  
If the notebooks hard drive doesnt spin  
Make sure the notebook has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully  
plugged into a power source and into the back of the notebook.  
If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise  
Back up the drive immediately.  
See whether the noise is coming from elsewhere, such as the fan or floppy disk drive.  
If files are corrupted  
Check the hard disk: open My Computer, select the disk you want to scan, click File, Properties,  
and use the Tools tab.  
Run the Norton AntiVirus program.  
Test the hard disk drive with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools  
Diagnostic Testson page 29.  
If necessary, format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory softwaresee Recovering the  
Factory Software Installationon page 33.  
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If the hard drives reported capacity is less than its actual size  
The hard disk drive is preconfigured to allocate some space to diagnostic software, which is used  
for support and service of your notebook. This part of the hard drive is unavailable for other uses,  
and so is not included in the capacity of the hard drive as reported by Windows (My Computer,  
Properties).  
Heat Problems  
Keep in mind that your notebook normally gets warm during routine operation. Charging the battery  
and running games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100% can further increase the  
notebooks temperature.  
If the notebook gets warmer than usual  
Always set the notebook on a firm, flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and underneath  
it. Do not place an operating notebook on carpeting, clothing, or other soft surface, as this can  
block the fans air intake on the bottom of the notebook.  
Provide adequate ventilation around the notebook. Make sure there is adequate clearance at the  
back of the notebook, so that its fan vent is not blocked.  
Always turn off the notebook or put it into hibernation before placing it in a carrying case or other  
enclosed space.  
Make sure the fan is working properly. If needed, test the fans operationsee Using the  
e-DiagTools Diagnostic Testson page 29.  
Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems  
If the touch pad is difficult to control  
Customize the touch pad by modifying Mouse properties: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and  
Other Hardware, Mouse.  
If the pointing devices dont work  
Dont use the touch pad while the notebook is starting up or resuming from standby or  
hibernation. If this happens, try the following:  
Press any key on the keyboard.  
Put the notebook on standby, then resume operation.  
Restart the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.  
Test the keyboard and pointing devices with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the  
e-DiagTools Diagnostic Testson page 29.  
If the embedded numeric keypad doesnt work  
To type numbers, make sure Num Lock is on.  
Make sure the embedded Keypad Lock (Fn+F8) is onor that you press and hold the Fn key to  
temporarily access the embedded keypad.  
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If a special feature on a USB mouse doesnt work  
Make sure you installed any drivers included with the mouse.  
Restart the notebook, so that it will detect the mouse.  
LAN Problems  
If the built-in network adapter doesnt connect to the LAN  
Check all cables and connections. Try connecting at a different network station, if available.  
If the green light next to the LAN port does not light, the LAN cable may not be connected to the  
network or the network may be down. Try connecting a different notebook to the cable.  
Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Network Connections. Make sure  
you have the correct clients and protocols installed.  
Make sure the LAN cable is Category 3, 4, or 5 for 10Base-T operation, or Category 5 for  
100Base-TX operation. Maximum cable length is 100 meters (330 feet).  
Use the networking problems troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support.  
Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the  
Device Manager. If the network interface is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try  
disabling another device.  
If you cant browse My Network Places  
Click Start, Search to look for a computer.  
Check with your network administrator to make sure NetBEUI protocol is supported on the  
network.  
If you cant log in to Netware servers  
If a Netware server is using IPX/SPX protocol, you may need to force your frame type to match  
the servers frame type. Check with your network administrator.  
If the notebook stops responding after booting  
Check whether you have a TCP/IP network with no DHCP server. This can cause a long delay at  
startup because DHCP is enabled. Contact your network administrator to determine the proper  
TCP/IP configuration.  
If file transfers are unusually slow or produce timeout errors  
Connect the AC adapter.  
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Memory Problems  
If a message says you are out of memory  
Make sure drive C is not running low on free space.  
Use the memory troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support.  
If you are having memory problems while running MS-DOS programs, use the application and  
software problems troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support.  
Not all third-party memory cards have been tested for use with the notebook. Check the HP  
Test your notebooks memory with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools  
Diagnostic Testson page 29.  
If memory doesnt increase after adding RAM  
Make sure all RAM modules are installed properly.  
Test your notebooks memory with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools  
Diagnostic Testson page 29.  
If the notebook will not boot up after adding RAM  
Make sure your notebook is using only PC133 SDRAM modules, or it will not boot up. (You will  
also see an error message.)  
Modem Problems  
If the modem seems slow  
Check for excess static or noise on the line, which reduces the overall transmission speed. If  
necessary, contact your telephone company about fixing this type of problem.  
If youre dialing internationally, line noise is often difficult or impossible to eliminate.  
If you have call-waiting, disable itsee Windows Help and Support, and contact your telephone  
company for information.  
Eliminate extra connections in the line. If possible, connect directly to the wall jack.  
Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem.  
If the modem doesnt dial or no dial tone is detected  
Check all cables and connections.  
Connect a standard telephone to the phone line and make sure the line is working.  
Make sure someone else isnt using the same phone line.  
Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem.  
If youre in a foreign country/region, the dial tone may not be recognized by the modem. Click  
Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options. Select your  
modem on the Modems tab, then click Properties, Modem, and disable the option that waits for a  
dial tone.  
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Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service  
provider. The number of failed attempts and the period you must wait before trying again differ  
from country/region to country/region: check with your telephone company.  
For example, if you are dialing from Italy and fail to connect to your server or cancel the  
connection, you must wait one minute before dialing that number again. If you dial before then,  
you will get an error message that says delay.After the fourth failed connection, you must wait  
one hour before trying the number again. If you dial before the hour is up, you will get a message  
that says black list.”  
If the modem dials incorrectly  
Check the telephone number you entered, including any digits required for outside access or long  
distance.  
In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options, and check the dialing optionslook for  
duplicate digits for outside access or long distance.  
Make sure the number youre calling isnt busy.  
If you have call-waiting, disable itsee Windows Help and Support, and contact your telephone  
company for information.  
If the modem dials but doesnt connect  
Make sure youre using an analog telephone line. You must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask  
for a data line.  
Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem.  
The modem at the other end may have a problem. Try dialing to a different modem.  
If the modem will not connect at 56K speed  
The host modem may not support a 56K (V.90) connection speed.  
Connection speed depends on several factors, such as the condition of the telephone line. Try  
connecting another time.  
If the modem will not connect at any speed  
Make sure youre using an analog telephone line. You must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask  
for a data line.  
Make sure the telephone line goes directly from the notebooks modem phone jack to the  
telephone jack on the wall.  
If you have a single telephone line for voice and modem use, make sure no one else is using the  
line and that the phone is not off the hook.  
Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or modem.  
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Its possible that service may be unavailable  
temporarily or that your settings are incorrect.  
Restart your notebook and attempt another connection.  
Download the latest modem driver from the technical support area of the HP notebook Web site  
(www.hp.com/notebooks).  
Run the modem diagnostics:  
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1. Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options.  
2. Click the Modems tab, and select the modem you want to test.  
3. Click Properties, Diagnostics, Query Modem.  
If the modem isnt detected  
Check the modem setup. In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options.  
Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the  
Device Manager. If the modem is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try disabling  
another device.  
If youre running fax software using fax Class 2, try using Class 1.  
If the modem dials but you cant hear it  
Check the speaker volume setting and mute setting.  
In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Select the modem and click Properties, then  
check the volume setting on the Modem tab.  
If the modem connects, but transferred data is bad  
In Control Panel, open Phone and Modem Options. Make sure the hardware settings match on the  
sending and receiving modems.  
If the modem causes an ERROR message  
A string of AT commands may contain an incorrect command. If you entered commands as extra  
settings for the modem in Control Panel or in your communications software, check the  
commands.  
If the modem doesnt fax  
If youre using fax Class 2 in the fax software, try using Class 1.  
Close any other communications programs.  
If youre faxing by printing from an application, make sure youve selected the fax printer.  
Try turning off power management features temporarily.  
If the modem clicks repeatedly but doesnt connect  
Make sure youre using an analog telephone line. You must not use a digital line. In a hotel, ask  
for a data line.  
Check all cables and connections.  
One-Touch Button Problems  
If One-Touch buttons are not working properly  
Make sure the items associated with the buttons are the ones you want.  
If the onscreen display does not appear when pressing a One-Touch button  
Make sure the Onscreen Display is enabled.  
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Parallel and USB Problems  
If a USB mouse doesnt work  
Make sure you followed the manufacturers installation instructions completely and have installed  
the mouse properly. If not, repeat the procedure.  
Make sure the mouse is securely connected to the USB port.  
Put the notebook on standby, then resume.  
Restart the notebook.  
Check the mouse settings in Control Panel.  
Check the port settings in Control Panel: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and  
Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the Device Manager, and double-click  
Universal Serial Bus Controllers.  
If a USB modem doesnt work properly  
See Modem Problemson page 21.  
Make sure the modem is securely connected to the USB port.  
Use the modem troubleshooter (under Networking problems) in Windows Help and Support.  
Check the modem settings in Control Panel.  
Disable the internal modem:  
1. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab,  
open the Device Manager.  
2. Double-click Modem to list the current modem devices.  
3. Double-click the internal modem, then select the option to disable the modem.  
Check the port settings in Control Panel: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and  
Maintenance, System. On the hardware tab, open the Device Manager, then double-click  
Universal Serial Bus controllers.  
If the parallel port is not working  
Make sure the port connection is secure.  
Check the port settings in Control Panel: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and  
Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the Device Manager, and double-click Ports  
(COM & LPT).  
Test the port with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic Testson  
page 29.  
If the USB port is not working  
Contact the vendor of the peripheral device and check the HP Notebook Web site  
Check the port settings in Control Panel: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and  
Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab, open the Device Manager, and double-click  
Universal Serial Bus controllers.  
Test the USB port with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic  
Testson page 29.  
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PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems  
If the notebook doesnt recognize a PC Card  
Make sure the card is fully inserted in the bottom slot.  
Remove and reinsert the PC Card.  
Restart the notebook.  
If the card requires an IRQ, make sure one is available. If necessary, set the IRQ to an unused  
value: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab,  
open the Device Manager, then view resources by type.  
installing certain PC Cards.  
Make sure your notebook supports the problem PC Card: check the HP Notebook Web site  
Try the card in another computer to see whether the card functions properly.  
Test the PC Card with the e-DiagTools diagnosticssee Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic  
Testson page 29.  
If an I/O card stops communicating properly  
The card may have been reset if your notebook went on standby or into hibernation, or turned off.  
Exit any applications, then remove and reinsert the card.  
If a PC Card modem is not working  
Disable the internal modem:  
1. Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System. On the Hardware tab,  
open the Device Manager.  
2. Double-click Modem to list the current modem devices.  
3. Double-click the internal modem, then select the option to disable the modem.  
If file transfers through the PC Card are unusually slow or produce timeout errors  
Connect the AC adapter.  
Performance Problems  
For best performance with Windows XP, your notebook should have at least 128 MB of memory  
(RAM).  
If the notebook pauses or runs sluggishly  
Certain background operations (such as a virus-scanning program) can affect performance and  
response time.  
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to see if an application is not responding.  
Restart the notebook.  
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Some file browsers respond slowly while processing graphics or waiting for broken network  
connections to time out.  
If the notebooks hard disk drive runs frequently (as indicated by the hard drive light on the front  
of the notebook) while the notebook appears to be paused or running slowly, Windows is likely  
spending excess time writing to its swap file on the notebooks hard disk. If this occurs  
frequently, consider installing additional memory.  
Check the amount of available free disk space. Delete temporary and unneeded files.  
If the notebook stops responding  
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to end the application that is not responding.  
Reset the notebooksee Resetting the Notebookon page 11.  
Power and Battery Problems  
If the notebook turns off immediately after it turns on  
Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery.  
If the notebook keeps beeping  
The notebook beeps repeatedly when battery power is low (you can set this option in Power  
Options in Control Panel). Save your work, turn off the notebook immediately, and insert a  
charged battery or plug in the AC adapter.  
If the battery doesnt charge  
Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that the  
light on the adapter is on.  
If youre using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug it directly into  
a wall outlet.  
Make sure the battery is fully installed and locked in place.  
Move the notebook away from any nearby heat source. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the  
battery to cool down. If the battery gets too hot, it will not charge properly.  
If available, try another battery and AC adapter.  
If the notebook has a short operating time  
Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed in the online Reference Guide.  
If you are running an application that has an automatic save feature (such as MS Word), disable  
this feature or increase the specified save time to reduce hard disk access.  
If the operating time has gradually become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old,  
you may need to replace the battery.  
Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time.  
PC Card use can affect battery operating time.  
The battery gauge may need to be calibrated. Restart the notebook, press F6 when the HP logo  
appears, and follow the instructions that appear onscreen. This process calibrates the battery, and  
requires four to five hours to complete. You cannot use the notebook during this time.  
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If the Time Remaining for the battery seems incorrect  
The Time Remaining is an estimate based on the rate at which the notebook is using power at that  
instant. So, if you check the Time Remaining while the notebook is using a good deal of power  
(such as when reading from a CD or DVD), the value will likely show less time remaining than  
you really have, since you will probably later switch to tasks that require less power.  
If the notebook doesnt go on standby as expected  
If you have a connection to another computer, the notebook wont go on standby if the connection  
is active.  
If the notebook is performing an operation, it normally waits for the operation to finish before  
going on standby.  
Use the BIOS configuration utility to make sure I/O Performance is set to Max Battery Lifesee  
Using the BIOS Configuration Utilityon page 30.  
If the notebook doesnt automatically hibernate as expected  
Make sure hibernate support is enabled: click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,  
Power Options, then click the Hibernate tab.  
Also, check the Power Schemes tab. Make sure the hibernation timeouts for AC power and  
battery power are not set to Never.  
Use the BIOS configuration utility to make sure I/O Performance is set to Max Battery Lifesee  
Using the BIOS Configuration Utilityon page 30.  
Printing Problems  
Hint  
You can solve most printing problems using the printing troubleshooter in Windows Help and  
Support.  
If a printer doesnt print  
Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it.  
Make sure you are using the correct printer cable or cable adapter, and that the cable is secure at  
both ends.  
Check for printer errors.  
If the left edge of the printed output is missing  
Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. If youre using such a printer,  
try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 300-dpi printer. For example, if you were using a  
600-dpi HP LaserJet printer, you might try using the HP LaserJet IIIsi driver (300 dpi).  
Startup Problems  
If the notebook doesnt respond when you turn it on  
Connect the AC adapter.  
Reset the notebook by using a pen or straightened paper clip to press the reset switch on the  
bottom of the notebook. Then press the power button to turn the notebook on.  
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Dont use the touch pad while the notebook is starting up or resuming from standby or  
hibernation.  
If the notebook still doesnt respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, and remove any PC  
Card. Then reset the notebook using the reset switch on the bottom of the notebook, replace the  
battery and plug in the AC adapter, and turn on the notebook by pressing the power button.  
If the notebook still doesnt respond, call HP for assistance.  
If the notebook wont boot from battery power  
Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged. Check the batterys charge by  
clicking the power icon in the taskbar, or using Power Options in Control Panel.  
If available, try another battery.  
If the notebook wont boot from the floppy disk drive  
Make sure the optional USB floppy disk drive is connected correctly.  
Make sure the floppy disk is bootable.  
Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected as the boot devicesee Changing the Boot Device”  
on page 11.  
Standby and Resume Problems  
If the notebook takes a long time to resume after being on standby  
The notebook can take a minute or longer to resume if a network card is installed. A blinking  
cursor appears on the display while the system is loading and checking hardware and network  
connections. As soon as the hardware is reinitialized, the Windows desktop appears.  
If you have general problems resuming from standby or hibernation  
Close all applications before going on standby or into hibernation.  
If the problems appeared after you installed new software (including drivers, such as printer  
drivers), uninstall the software. Contact the software application or device vendor for additional  
support.  
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Using the e-DiagTools Diagnostic Tests  
The e-DiagTools hardware diagnostic program included with your notebook provides two levels of  
testing: automated testing using its basic hardware test, and advanced testing using individual  
hardware tests.  
The tests are designed to run after the system reboots. This ensures that the notebook will be in a  
predictable state, so the diagnostic program can properly test the hardware components. The tests are  
non-destructive and are intended to preserve the state of the notebook. The notebook reboots when  
you exit the program so drivers can be loaded.  
Running basic tests and documenting the results  
1. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP eDiagTools, e–  
DiagTools for Windows.  
2. Click Support Ticket, and then click Update. eDiagTools creates a new support ticket.  
3. When eDiagTools displays a dialog box about restarting the notebook, close all files and  
applications before clicking Yes.  
Viewing the support ticket  
1. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP eDiagTools, e–  
DiagTools for Windows.  
2. Click View to display the Support Ticket.  
3. To add information about your problem, click Comments and type the information, then click OK.  
To save or print the Support Ticket, click Save As or Print.  
To e-mail the Support Ticket to your support agent, click e Mail. The first time you make an e-  
mail connection from this program, click Change Settings in the Connect window and enter the  
settings recommended by your support agent.  
Running advanced tests on specific hardware  
1. Restart the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.  
2. When the HP logo appears, press F10 to start the diagnostic test.  
3. When the menu appears, press F2 to run eDiagTools.  
The first time you run the program, you are prompted to select the language for the program.  
4. When the Configuration Description appears, verify the list of detected hardware.  
5. Run the basic test. Press F2 to start the basic hardware test. The results appear when the test is  
complete.  
6. Press F2 to open the advanced test screen.  
7. Use the arrow keys and ENTER to select the tests that you want to run. Tests are listed only for  
detected hardware.  
8. Press F2 to run the selected tests and add the results to the Support Ticket.  
9. Press F12 to run the selected tests in a loop until you press ESC. When running advanced tests in  
a loop, ESC does not stop all tests immediately.  
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10. After each run, press F2 to go back to the advanced tests screen, press F4 to view the support  
ticket, or press F3 to exit.  
eDiagTools for Windows can update the version of eDiagTools on your notebooks hard disk. In e–  
DiagTools for Windows, use the eDiagTools menu.  
If you have trouble running eDiagTools from the hard disk, you can also run it from the Recovery  
CD or DVD. Boot from disk 1 and select the diagnostics option.  
Using the BIOS Configuration Utility  
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) configuration utility enables you to change the notebooks  
system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs.  
1. Restart the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.  
2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS configuration utility.  
3. The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS configuration utility, so you will need to use the  
keyboard to navigate:  
Press the left and right arrow keys to move among menus.  
Press the up and down arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu.  
Press Enter to open the dialog for the current parameter, or to select the parameter.  
Press Tab or the left and right arrow keys to move among selections in a dialog.  
Press the up and down arrow keys to move through values for the setting.  
Press Enter to close the dialog and accept the settings.  
4. When you finish making changes, press F10 (or select Exit, Save and Reboot).  
5. Press Enter to confirm and restart the notebook.  
The following tables describe the settings for the notebooks initial BIOS release. If your notebooks  
BIOS version is different, some settings may differ from those shown, or may be absent.  
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Startup Menu  
Setting  
Description  
Default  
Date and Time  
Sets the date using mm/dd/yyyy format and the time using 24-  
hour format. Value set takes effect immediately.  
Boot Device  
Shows the order of boot devices, with +indicating a device  
1. Hard Disk  
category. Move the entries to change the order. If the notebook 2. CD-ROM/  
has more than one device in a category, you can select the  
one scanned. Internal LAN appears in the list only if a built-in  
LAN is presentit provides diskless boot from a network  
server.  
DVD  
3. Diskette A  
4. Internal LAN  
I/O Performance  
(models with technology  
code GE only)  
Enables (Max Battery Life) and disables (Max I/O  
Performance) battery-saving features to provide for improved  
I/O transfers.  
Max Battery Life  
Exit Menu  
Setting  
Description  
Save and Reboot  
Exit (No Save)  
Saves changes, then exits and reboots.  
Discards any changes made since last save, then exits and  
reboots. Does not affect date or time changes.  
Default Settings  
Restores default settings and stays in the BIOS configuration  
utility. Does not affect date or time changes.  
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Reinstalling and Updating Software  
You can use the Recovery CDs provided with your notebook to recover its original factory software.  
The Recovery CDs also provide Windows drivers specific to your notebook that you can use to  
configure a custom system. You can find drivers in these locations:  
On your notebooks hard drive under C:\hp\drivers.  
On the Recovery CDs under \hp\drivers.  
latest updates of software drivers for different operating systems.  
Recovering the Factory Software Installation  
You can use the Recovery CDs to reinstall the original factory software on your notebooks hard disk.  
You can also use the same process to create a larger Utility partition on your hard disk, or to create a  
Utility partition on a new hard disk. The hidden Utility partition contains the e-DiagTools diagnostic  
tests and stores hibernation data for operating systems that dont provide hibernation.  
CAUTION  
This procedure formats the notebooks hard disk drive and erases all data on the disk. After the  
hard disk is formatted, youll need to reinstall your applications.  
Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is complete.  
1. Important: If possible, back up all data from the notebooks hard disk. The following steps delete  
all data from the disk.  
2. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.  
3. Insert the Recovery CD (disk 1) into the notebooks CD/DVD drive. 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.  
4. Turn on or restart the notebook. If the notebook is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart.  
5. When the HP logo appears, press Esc to display the Boot menu.  
6. Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as the boot device, and press Enter.  
7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept  
the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take  
up to 15 minutes.  
If you want to create the Utility partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced  
and select not to install the operating system.  
If your hard disk is partitioned into several drives, you can install the factory software on drive C  
without affecting other drives. Click Advanced and select to restore only the C partition.  
8. Important: When prompted to reboot the notebook, press Ctrl+Alt+Del and follow any  
instructions that appear.  
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Updating the Notebook BIOS  
Hewlett-Packard may provide updates to the notebooks BIOS to enhance its capabilities. You can use  
e-DiagTools for Windows to download and install BIOS updates in your notebook.  
Caution  
Because a BIOS update replaces the previous version, you must follow these instructions exactly,  
or you risk damaging your notebook. The BIOS update process resets the settings in the BIOS  
configuration utility.  
1. In Windows, exit any programs that are running.  
2. Remove any PC Card.  
3. Connect the AC adapter.  
4. Connect any cables or equipment needed to connect to the Internet.  
5. Click Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP e-DiagTools, e-DiagTools for  
Windows.  
6. Click Update, select Download New and click OK. Follow the instructions that appear. Once the  
update process begins, do not interrupt it.  
The first time you make an Internet connection from this program, click Change Settings in the  
Connect window to define your connection settings.  
7. When the process is completed, reset the notebook see Resetting the Notebookon page 11).  
BIOS updates are also available from the HP Business Support Web site  
Updating the Windows Drivers  
From time to time, HP releases updated versions of the drivers for your notebook. These updates are  
intended to fix any problems that could be encountered in the drivers, and to keep your notebook  
running smoothly. In addition, HP normally provides drivers for other versions of Microsoft  
Windows, in case you decide to install a different version of Windows.  
Download the latest drivers for your notebook from the HP Business Support Web site  
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Removing and Replacing Parts  
This chapter shows how to remove and replace notebook components.  
Caution  
Always provide proper grounding when performing repairs. Without proper  
grounding, an electrostatic discharge can damage the notebook and its  
components.  
Notes  
To reassemble a component, perform the removal procedure in reverse order. Any special notes  
required for reassembly are included at the end of each section.  
Symbols like this are used throughout this chapter to show approximate full-size screw  
outlines. Use these to verify the sizes of screws before you install them. Installing a wrong-size  
screw can damage the notebook. (The symbol shown represents an M2.5×5mm T-head screw.)  
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Removing the Battery  
Table 1. Battery Replacement Part Numbers  
Description  
Part Number  
Exchange Part Number  
Battery, LiIon 8-Cell  
F5398-60911  
Required Equipment  
None.  
Removal Procedure  
Slide the batterys release latch, then pull the battery out of its compartment.  
Figure 7. Removing the Battery  
Reassembly Notes  
Insert the battery into the battery compartment, then press it in until it clicks into place.  
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive  
Table 2. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers  
Description  
Part Number  
0950-4318  
0950-4287  
0950-4319  
Exchange Part Number  
F3257-69501  
HDD-20GB 9.5mm, IBM ATA100 FDB  
HDD-20GM 9.5mm, TOSH ATA100 FDB  
HDD-30.0GB 9.5mm, IBM ATA100 FDB (Cascade)  
F3476-69002  
F3414-69500  
HDD-30BG 9.5mm, TITAN Toshiba ATA100 (TITAN) 0950-4360  
Tray Assy, HDD  
F3414-69501  
F5398-60914  
Required Equipment  
#0 Phillips screwdriver.  
Removal Procedure  
1. Unplug the AC adapter (if present), and remove the notebooks battery.  
2. Remove both hard drive retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook.  
Screws,  
M2.5×4mm  
Figure 8. Removing the Hard Disk Drive  
3. Carefully remove the hard drive from of the notebook.  
4. Remove all four screws from the tray and drive case, then remove the drive from the tray.  
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Screws,  
M2.5x4mm (2)  
Screws,  
M2.5x4mm (2)  
Figure 9. Removing the Hard Disk Tray  
Reassembly Notes  
Insert the connector end of the drive through the opening in the carrier, then lower the drive into  
place.  
Carefully slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure its  
connector seats properly.  
Important  
If you are installing a new hard disk drive, install the factory software and operating system on the  
drive before loading any additional softwaresee Recovering the Factory Software Installation”  
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Removing an SDRAM Module  
The notebook has no SDRAM built into its motherboard, but has two slots for removable SDRAM  
modules in a compartment on the bottom of the unit. (One of these slots contains a module installed at  
the factory). You can use these slots to expand your units RAM. Use HP PC133 SDRAM modules  
only, or your notebook will not boot up.  
Table 3. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers  
Description  
Part Number  
Exchange Part Number  
Module, SDRAM, 128 MB, PC133 SODIMM (X16) 1818-8504  
Module, SDRAM, 256 MB, PC133 SODIMM (X16) 1818-8635  
Module, SDRAM, 256 MB, PC133 SODIMM (X8)  
1818-8604  
F2298-69001  
Caution  
Provide proper grounding and handle the SDRAM module only by its edges, or you could  
damage the module through electrostatic discharge.  
Required Equipment  
#0 Phillips screwdriver.  
Removal Procedure  
1. Turn off the notebook: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off.  
2. Important: Unplug the AC adapter (if present) and remove the notebooks battery.  
3. On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw holding the RAM cover (the cover retains the  
screw), and remove the cover.  
4. Release the two latches at the sides of the SDRAM module by pushing them gently outward  
(away from the sides of the module). When you release the latches, the free edge of the module  
pops up.  
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Figure 10. Removing an SDRAM Module  
Reassembly Notes  
Carefully press the SDRAM module into the connector at an angle of about 30°, until it is fully  
inserted. Then press down on both sides of the module until the latches snap closed.  
Figure 11. Installing an SDRAM Module  
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Replacing Small Parts and Accessories  
The following small parts are user-replaceable.  
Table 4. Replacing Small Parts  
Part  
Part Numbers  
Replacement Procedure  
Cover, SDRAM  
F5398-60912  
On the bottom of the notebook, loosen the screw holding the RAM  
cover (the cover retains the screw), and remove the cover.  
Feet, rubber  
F3410-60915 (kit)  
Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the foot and pry it loose.  
To replace, firmly press the adhesive side of the foot into the  
recess.  
Table 5. Accessories  
Part  
Technology code JB:  
Part Numbers  
AC adapter, Ultraslim (75 W, 19 V output)  
F4814A  
Power cord, replacement (US #ABA, 2w)  
8120-6313  
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Reference Information  
This section includes information on HPs password removal policy, and on notebook display quality.  
Password Removal Policy  
If the user forgets the system password, the user calls HP Customer Care to determine the proper  
password removal procedure. The user must provide proof of ownership, and the notebook must be  
operated during the procedure.  
The password removal procedure is protected as HP Company Private information. There are a  
restricted number of locations that can perform password removal. The procedure may not be  
disclosed or distributed outside those locations.  
Password removal is strictly controlled. Hewlett-Packard and authorized support providers must  
ensure with written evidence that the notebook being cleansedis actually in the possession of the  
notebooks actual and current owner. This requires a sales receipt showing the notebook serial number  
and owners name, or a written statement from the owner attesting that he or she is the owner of the  
notebook. The statement can be a fax copy of the document. The fact that the notebook is in the hands  
of an HP representative on behalf of the customer is not evidence of ownership. In addition, HP will  
not remove the password of a notebook for any non-owner, even if it is requested by law enforcement  
agencies. If you receive such a request, you should notify management and HP Corporate Legal  
immediately. (These requests may require a court order prior to our participation.)  
Further, the entity removing the password must log the name, serial number, and date of the removal,  
and file the written backup with the log. The log and backup are subject to standard record retention  
process and review.  
The final issue relating to removal of passwords is that HP cannot provide information to users that  
would assist them in improperly removing a password and opening a notebook.  
Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement  
TFT display manufacturing is a highly precise but imperfect technology, and manufacturers cannot  
produce large displays that are cosmetically perfect. Most, if not all, TFT displays exhibit some level  
of cosmetic imperfection. These cosmetic imperfections may be visible to the customer under varying  
display conditions, and can appear as bright, dim, or dark spots. This issue is common across all  
vendors supplying TFT displays in their products and is not specific to the HP notebook display.  
HP notebook TFT displays meet or exceed all HP standards for cosmetic quality of TFT displays. HP  
does not warrant that the displays will be free of cosmetic imperfections. TFT displays can have a  
small number of cosmetic imperfections and still conform to HPs cosmetic quality specifications.  
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Here are some guidelines for determining what action to take on customerscomplaints of cosmetic  
imperfections in their TFT displays:  
1. View the notebook under the customers normal operating conditions.  
This means that if the customer uses the notebook predominately in DOS, in Windows, or in some  
other application or combination of applications, you should make the determination under those  
same applications. Self test is not a normal operating condition and is not a sufficient tool for  
interpreting display quality.  
2. Use the table below to determine whether the display should be considered for replacement. These  
are the only conditions in this guideline that may call for a replacement due to a defect in material  
or workmanship based on the HP Limited Warranty Statement.  
3. If a display is considered for replacement, make sure the customer understands that cosmetic  
variations may also exist on the replacement display, and may require the customer to use a work-  
around to obscure the cosmetic imperfection.  
4. Displays with cosmetic imperfections that do not conform to the above conditions and tests will  
not normally be considered for display replacement. The HP-responsible person working with the  
customer should identify work-arounds that are reasonable and appropriate for that customer.  
Customers who require a more perfect display solution should consider switching to a notebook  
with a DSTN display.  
We expect that over time the industry will continue to produce displays with fewer inherent cosmetic  
imperfections, and we will adjust our HP guidelines as these improvements are implemented.  
Type of Imperfection  
Electrical Imperfections:  
Bright dots (a)  
Imperfections Not Allowed  
7 or more single bright dots.  
7 or more single dark dots.  
Dark dots (a)  
9 or more total (bright and dark combined) defective dots.  
Any occurrence of multiple defective dots within 15 mm.  
Mechanical Imperfections:  
Discoloration  
Polarizer bubbles, dents (b)  
Any polarizer bubble, discoloration, or dent that is visible from at least  
36 cm (14 in).  
Definitions of imperfections:  
a
A bright or dark dot is a subpixel (red, green, or blue dot) that is stuck on or off.  
b
A polarizer dent or bubble is a light spot with a darker border that appears on a lighted display and does  
not change size. In contrast, a polarizer scratch is a light line that is visible on a darker background and  
does not change size.  
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