HP Omnibook Xe4500 Service Manual

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HP Omnibook XE4100
HP Omnibook XE4500
Technology Codes KB, KC
Service Manual 

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Contents
1. Product Information .................................................................................................. 1-1
Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Turning the Notebook On and Off...

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

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Figures
Figure 1-1. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500— Front View ...................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-2. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500— Back View ...................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-3. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500— Bottom View................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-4. Resetting the Notebook...

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Tables
Table 1-1. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500 Notebooks ............................................................................ 1-1
Table 1-2. Product Comparisons.......................................................................................................... 1-2
Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes .................................................................................................... 1-6
Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (front of notebook)...

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Introduction
This manual provides reference information for servicing the HP Omnibook XE4100 (technology
code KC) and XE4500 (technology code KB) notebook computers. 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 these
notebooks. The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it even without having equipment...

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Product Information
HP Omnibook XE4100 and XE4500 notebook computers provide outstanding performance and
expandability in a conveniently portable form. Their high-performance components use the latest
technologies to enable them to serve as desktop computers or portable multimedia presentation tools.
Note that the following list of products is current at the time of publication but is subject to change.
  Table 1-1. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500 Notebooks...

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  Table 1-2. Product Comparisons
Omnibook XE4500Omnibook XE4100
Processor*Pentium 4-M (1.6 to 1.7 GHz). Celeron (1.13 to 1.20 GHz).
MemoryUp to 2 GB (2048 MB) SDRAM using
1 GB MB modules (when available);
otherwise, up to 1 GB (1024 MB) SDRAM
using 512 MB modules.
At least 128 MB SDRAM preinstalled.Up to 1 GB (1024 MB) SDRAM using 512 MB
modules.
At least 128 MB SDRAM preinstalled.
Display15.0-inch XGA (1024 x 768) or SXGA+
(1400 x 1050) or 14.1-inch XGA...