HP Omnibook Xe3 Service Manual

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

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3. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics ............................................................................. 3-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 3-2
Troubleshooting the Problem ................................................................................................. 3-3
Verifying the Repair...

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Figures
Figure 1-1. Top/Right View ................................................................................................................. 1-3
Figure 1-2. Front View......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View .................................................................................................................. 1-4
Figure 1-4. Bottom View...

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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 the HP OmniBook XE3 notebook PC. 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 information about the notebook and...

HP OmniBook XE3 Product Information 1-1
The OmniBook XE3 series is HP’s value all-in-one business notebook computer, targeted at small- to
medium-sized businesses. 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 reliability.
  Table 1-1. OmniBook XE3 Series Models
Product 1CPU...

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Technology Codes
HP does not change the name of a product every time the product’s 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 notebook’s hardware, the same code is used for the
BIOS and the hardware. This manual refers to...