WHITE PAPER1December 1999Prepared by Displays andPeripherals DivisionCompaq ComputerCorporationC O N T E N T SExecutive Summary.................. 2Procedure .................................. 2Example ............................................ 2Aero 1500/2100 Series HP/Cs:Autorun FeatureThe Aero 1500/2100 Series HP/Cs include an Autorun feature, aimed at theprofessional developer or power user.

HP Aero 1500 Series Supplementary Manual

Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System

Virus Protection

maintaining your hardware

Monitoring Notebook Temperature

Cleaning the Keyboard

Cleaning the Display

Cleaning an External Mouse

Caring for Drives

Traveling with the Notebook

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service manual

Product Information

Table 1-2. Product Comparisons

Features

Figure 1-2. Back View

Figure 1-3. Bottom View

Operation

Checking the Status of the Notebook

Using Fn Hot Keys

Resetting the Notebook

Specifications

Table 1-8. Accessories

Internal Design

Table 1-9. Functional Structure Description

Removal and Replacement

Table 2-2. Required Equipment

Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery (User-Replaceable)

Removing a SDRAM Module (User-Replaceable)

Removing the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card (User-Replaceable)

Removing the Hard Disk Drive (User-Replaceable)

Figure 2-6. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Tray

Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)

Removing the Keyboard Cover (User-Replaceable)

Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Cover

Removing the Speaker Assembly (User-Replaceable)

Removing the Keyboard (User-Replaceable)

Figure 2-9. Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Switchboard PCA (User-Replaceable)

Removing the CD/DVD Drive (User-Replaceable)

Removing the Display Assembly (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Figure 2-12. Removing the Display Assembly

Removing the Top Case (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Figure 2-13. Removing the Top Case

Removing the Floppy Drive (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Figure 2-14. Removing the Floppy Drive

Removing the Infrared (I/R) PCA (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Figure 2-15. Removing the I/R PCA

Removing the Heatsink (with Fan) (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Removing the CPU Module (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Figure 2-17. Removing the CPU Module

Removing the Motherboard (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Figure 2-18. Removing the Motherboard

Replacing Components on a Bottom Case

Figure 2-20. Replacing the Antennas

Repairing the BIOS IC (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Figure 2-22. Boot-Block Jumper

Removing Other Components (Authorized Service Providers Only)

Support by Authorized Service Providers

Troubleshooting

Checking for Customer Abuse

Verifying the Repair

Suggestions for Troubleshooting

Table 3-3. Troubleshooting Suggestions

Diagnostic Tools

Power-On Self-Test

Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep Codes

Table 3-5. POST Messages

Sycard PCCtest 450/460 PC Card (Optional)

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

Table 3-7. BIOS Setup Menus and Parameters

Replaceable Parts

Table 4-1. Replaceable Parts

Table 4-2. Accessory Replaceable Parts

Table 4-3. Part Number Reference

Reference Information

Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement

Table 5-1. LCD Guidelines

Service Notes and Obsolete Parts

Figure 1-4. Front View

Figure 1-5. Back View

Figure 1-6. Bottom View

Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (front of notebook)

Table 1-6. Fn Hot Keys

Figure 1-7. Resetting the Notebook

Removing the Battery

Removing a SDRAM Module

Figure 2-4. Removing an SDRAM Module

Removing the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card

Figure 2-6. Removing the Mini-PCI Card

Removing the Hard Disk Drive

Figure 2-8. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Tray

Replacing Small Parts

Removing the Keyboard Cover

Figure 2-9. Removing the Keyboard Cover

Figure 2-10. Disconnecting the Speaker Cable

Removing the Speaker Assembly

Removing the Keyboard

Figure 2-12. Removing the Keyboard

Figure 2-13. Removing the Switchboard PCA

Removing the Switchboard PCA

Removing the CD/DVD Drive

Figure 2-15. Removing the CD/DVD Drive

Figure 2-16. Removing the CD/DVD Drive

Removing the Display Assembly

Figure 2-17. Removing the Display Assembly

Removing the Top Case

Figure 2-18. Removing the Top Case

Figure 2-19. Removing the Top Case Screws

Figure 2-20. Removing the Top Case Screws

Figure 2-21. Removing the Top Case

Removing the Floppy Drive

Figure 2-22. Removing the Floppy Drive

Figure 2-23. Removing the Floppy Drive

Removing the Infrared (I/R) PCA

Figure 2-24. Removing the I/R PCA

Removing the Audio PCA

Figure 2-25. Removing the Audio PCA

Removing the Heat Sink (with Fan)

Figure 2-27. Removing the Heat Sink (with Fan)

Removing the CPU Module

Figure 2-28. Removing the CPU Module

Figure 2-29. Removing the CPU Module

Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module

Figure 2-30. Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module

Removing the Motherboard

Figure 2-31. Removing the Motherboard

Removal procedure

Figure 2-32. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Guide

Figure 2-33. Disconnecting the Motherboard Cables

Figure 2-34. Removing the Motherboard

Figure 2-36. Replacing the Antennas

Repairing the BIOS IC

Figure 2-38. Boot-Block Jumper

Removing Other Components

checking for customer abuse

verifying the repair

Table 3-2. Scope of Diagnostic Tools

Table 3-6. Sycard PCCtest Commands

bios setup utility

Figure 4-1. Exploded View

Figure 4-2. Exploded View

Password Removal Policy

user guide

Introduction

The Integrated 54g™ Solution

Characteristics

Network Tasks

Home Users

Setting Up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on the Host Computer

Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Requires a WEP Key

Regulatory Information

France

Guidelines for Public WLAN Experimentation

Metropolitan Departments

Interference Statement

Viewing or Modifying the Wireless Network Properties

Glossary

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Front Panel and Right Panel Components

Left Panel and Back Panel Components

Bottom Panel Components

Status Lights

Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack

Step 2: Connect AC Power

Step 3: Connect a Phone Line

Step 4: Turn On the Notebook

Step 5: Set Up Windows

operating your notebook

Default Power Settings

To Reset the Notebook

To Use the TouchPad

the TouchPad

To Use the Function Hot Keys

To Use the One-Touch Buttons

To Use the Windows and Applications Keys

Using CDs or DVDs

To Play DVD Movies

To Write to DVD Media

To Lock Your Notebook

To Attach a Security Cable

To Protect Against Viruses

To Protect Your Hard Drive

To Safeguard Your Data

managing power consumption

How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically

Schemes

To Check Battery Status

To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning

To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs

Using the Modem

To Connect the Modem

Special Restrictions in Certain Countries

To Change Your Modem Settings

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Using a Wireless LAN Adapter

to prepare for connections

To Turn Wireless Communication On and Off

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