HP Omnibook Xe3 Ge Service Manual

HP Omnibook XE3
(AMD CPU Version: Technology Codes GE and GD)
Service Manual 

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Contents
Product Information ...................................................................................................... 1-1
Technology Codes ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Operation...

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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 XE3 Series Models...........................................................................................1-1
Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes .................................................................................................... 1-6
Table 1-3. Status Lights ....................................................................................................................... 1-8
Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys...

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Introduction
This manual provides reference information for servicing HP Omnibook XE3 notebook PCs. It is for
use by HP-authorized service personnel while installing, servicing, and repairing these products.
The manual is designed as a self-paced guide that will train you to install, configure, and repair XE3
notebooks. The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it without having equipment available.
The following table lists other sources of...

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Product Information
The Omnibook XE3 series is HP’s value all-in-one business notebook computer, targeted at small- to
medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It combines affordability, value, ease-of-use, and quality in a
convenient package that integrates easily into any SMB environment at a wide range of prices. It also
incorporates several new technologies and an enhanced industrial design for greater ease-of-use,
quality, and...

1-2 Product Information HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Codes GE and GD)
ProductCPUDisplay/colorHardDriveStandardSDRAMCD/DVDdrive 1Multimediabuttons/status panel
LANBattery 2OS 3Tech.Code
F4307H Duron 900 MHz 14.1-in XGA/silver 20 GB 128 MB Combo Yes Y NiMH XP Home GE
F4308H Athlon 900 MHz 14.1-in XGA/silver 20 GB 256 MB Combo Yes Y NiMH XP Home GE
F4309H Athlon 1 GHz 15.0-in SXGA+/silver 30 GB 256 MB Combo Yes Y 9 Li-Ion XP Home GE
This table lists only base product configurations—custom configurations are...

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Features
The following illustrations show the notebook’s main external features. For an exploded view of the
notebook, see page 4-2.
 
 Figure 1-1. Top/Right View
1.  One-Touch buttons (four).
2.  Power switch and status light.
3.  Status lights (left to right: battery status, caps lock,
num lock, scroll lock, floppy drive access, hard
drive access, CD/DVD drive access).
(See page 1-7.)
4.  Pad Lock touch pad on/off button.
5.  Touch...

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 Figure 1-2. Front View
14. Headphone  jack.
15. Status panel mode select button (selected models).
16. Status panel (selected models).17. Multimedia buttons (selected models).
18. Latch.
 
 Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View
19. AC adapter jack.
20. PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard).
21. Serial  port.
22. Parallel  port.
23. VGA port (external monitor).
24. TV output port.
25. Two USB ports.26. Microphone  jack.
27. Kensington lock slot...