HP Omnibook 500 Service Manual

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HP Omnibook 500
Service Manual 

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Contents
Product Information............................................................................................................1-1
Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Turning the Computer On and Off...

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Replaceable Parts ................................................................................................................. 4-1
Reference Information......................................................................................................... 5-1
Password Removal Policy .............................................................................................................5-1
Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement...

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Tables
Table 1-1. Omnibook 500 Series Models ............................................................................................ 1-1
Table 1-2. Product Comparisons ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes .................................................................................................... 1-7
Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (front of...

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Introduction
This manual provides reference information for use by HP-authorized service personnel in servicing
and repairing the HP Omnibook 500.
The manual is designed as a self-paced guide that will train you to service, configure, and repair
Omnibook 500 computers. The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it without having
equipment available.
The following table lists other sources of information about the computer and related products.
SourceAddress or NumberComments
HP...

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Product Information
The HP Omnibook 500 provides outstanding performance and expandability, in a conveniently
portable form. Its high-performance components (including the multimedia expansion base) enable it
to perform as a desktop computer or as a portable multimedia presentation tool.
  Table 1-1. Omnibook 500 Series Models
OmnibookProduct *CPU **DisplayHardDriveDrivesStandardSDRAMCommunication
F2157xCeleron 500 MHz 12.1 TFT XGA 7.5 GB FDD 64 MB None...

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  Table 1-2. Product Comparisons
Omnibook 500Omnibook 6000Omnibook 900B
Processor*Celeron (500 or 600 MHz) or
Pentium III (600 to 750 MHz).Celeron (550 to 650 MHz) or
Pentium III (600 to 850 MHz).Pentium III (450, 500, 600, or
650 MHz).
Memory64, 128, or 256 MB SDRAM in
system slot. Expandable to
512 MB.64 or 128 MB SDRAM in
system slot. Expandable to
512 MB.64 MB SDRAM on
motherboard. Expandable to
160 or 320 MB.
Display12.1-inch TFT XGA display. 15.0- or...

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Features
The following three illustrations show the computer’s main external features. For an exploded view of
the computer, see page 4-2.
 
 Figure 1-1. Omnibook — Front View
1.  W ireless on-off button and indicator light
(on certain models).
2.  Left and right One-Touch buttons (programmable).
3.  Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation.
4.  Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock,
Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock.
5.  Power slide button. Turns the computer on...

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 Figure 1-2. Omnibook — Back View
18. Universal serial bus ports (USB).
19. Infrared port (on certain models).
20. External monitor port.
21. Modem port (on certain models).22. LAN port (on certain models).
23. AC adapter jack.
24. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
25. System-off  switch.
 
 Figure 1-3. Omnibook — Bottom View
26. Hard disk drive retaining screw.
27. SDRAM  cover.
28. Docking  port.29. Main  battery.
30. Main battery latch.