HP Omnibook 500 Service Manual

HP Omnibook 500 Removal and Replacement 2-5
Removing a Plug-In Module
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 
• None.
Removal Procedure
 
• Press the button on the module release latch, and slide the latch toward the front of the expansion
base.
 
 Figure 2-3. Releasing the Module 

2-6 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook 500
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
(User-Replaceable)
 Table 2-4. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers
DescriptionPart NumberExchange Part Number
Drive, hard disk (7.5 GB, 9.5 mm, Hitachi) 0950-4011 F2112-69002
Drive, hard disk (7.5 GB, 9.5 mm, IBM) 0950-4030 F2112-69003
Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, IBM, DJSA-210) 0950-3934 F1660-69112
Drive, hard disk (10 GB, 9.5 mm, Toshiba,
MK1016 GAP)0950-3985 F2072-69109
Drive, hard disk (20 GB, 9.5 mm, IBM, DJSA-220)...

HP Omnibook 500 Removal and Replacement 2-7
 
 
 Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Tray
Reassembly Notes
 
• Carefully put the pin connector back onto the pins on the end of the new hard drive. Work at each
end alternately so that the connector slides on evenly without bending the connector pins.
 
• Insert the connector through the end of the tray, and lower the drive into place.
 
• Slide the drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats
properly.
  Important...

2-8 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook 500
Creating a Utility Partition
When you install a new hard drive, you must create a Utility partition on the drive before loading any
software. You can use any Omnibook 500 
Recovery CD to create the Utility partition.
 1.
 Dock the computer, and plug in the AC adapter.
 2.
 Insert a CD-ROM/DVD drive in the expansion base.
 3.
 Insert the 
Recovery CD in the drive, then restart the computer.
 4.
 When you see the HP logo, press ESC to display the boot menu, then...

HP Omnibook 500 Removal and Replacement 2-9
Removing the Power Button Panel
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 
• None.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2.
 Insert a fingernail into the slot in the right end of the panel (behind the Del key), and pry the right
end of the panel up. Lift the end until the panel unsnaps above the F12 key, then slide the panel
slightly to the right and lift it out.
 
 Figure 2-6. Removing the Power Button Panel
Reassembly...

2-10 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook 500
Removing the Keyboard
(User-Replaceable)
Required Equipment
 
• #0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2.
 Remove the power button panel (page 2-9).
 3.
 Remove the three retaining screws from the top of the keyboard.
 
 Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Screws
  Caution
 
W hen opening the keyboard, be careful not to pull on the cables that connect the keyboard to the
computer.
Screws,...

HP Omnibook 500 Removal and Replacement 2-11
 4.
 Raise the top edge of the keyboard slightly, then slide it back about 1 cm (1/2 in) and fold it onto
the front of the case.
 
     
 Figure 2-8. Removing the Keyboard
  Warning
 
Do not touch the metal surfaces inside the computer until they have cooled off. They could
be very hot if the computer was running recently.
 5.
 Disconnect the pointing stick flex cable, and lift the keyboard flex cable off of its connector. You
may need to move the mini-PCI...

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Removing an SDRAM Module
(User-Replaceable)
The Omnibook 500 has no SDRAM built in, but includes a system SDRAM slot beneath the keyboard
that contains an SDRAM module installed at the factory, and a slot on the bottom of the unit for an
expansion SDRAM module. You can use PC100 or PC133 SDRAM for these products.
 Table 2-5. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers
DescriptionPart NumberExchange Part Number
SDRAM module, 64 MB, PC100 SODIMM 1818-7951 F1660-69103...

HP Omnibook 500 Removal and Replacement 2-13
Removing an Expansion SDRAM Module
Removal Procedure
 1.
 Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
 2.
 From the bottom of the computer, remove the screw from the SDRAM cover, and remove the cover.
 3.
 Release the latches at the sides of the SDRAM module (so that the module’s free edge pops up),
then pull the module out of the connector.
 
 Figure 2-10. Removing an SDRAM Expansion Module
Reassembly Note
 
• Carefully insert the edge of the...

2-14 Removal and Replacement HP Omnibook 500
Removing a Mini-PCI Card (certain models only)
(User-Replaceable)
  Important
• If the notebook is an option code ARE (for Malaysia), the mini-PCI card can be replaced
only by the regional repair center in Taiwan. Contact the HP Call Center in your region
for shipping information.
• Notebooks repaired in China (option code AB2), Malaysia (option code ARE), or South
Africa (option code ACQ) can use only the mini-PCI cards with regulatory labels, as
shown in the...