HP 500 manual Checking for Customer Abuse, Troubleshooting the Problem

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Checking for Customer Abuse

Some units may appear to have been damaged by customer abuse. Use these guidelines to help determine if this is the case:

If the shipping box is seriously damaged, customer abuse cannot be declared.

If the damage could have a cause other than customer abuse, customer abuse cannot be declared.

If the unit shows any of the following, customer abuse is declared:

…Missing parts.

…Broken plastic parts.

…Parts not original to the unit.

…Damaged or missing keys on the keyboard.

Table 3-2 includes additional criteria for determining customer abuse to specific parts of the unit.

Important

Parts damaged by customer abuse are not covered by the warranty.

Troubleshooting the Problem

Record pertinent information about the unit:

Model and serial number.

Operating system and version.

Software version (hidden file c:\version.inf).

BIOS version.

Accessories and peripherals used.

Analyze the problem:

Observe Symptoms. Using the customer’s information, try to duplicate the problem. Determine how the problem differs from proper behavior. Also, take note of the functions that do work properly.

Separate Problems. If there is more than one symptom, separate them into distinct problems.

HP Omnibook 500

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

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Contents HP Omnibook HP Omnibook Edition HistoryContents Figures Tables Source Address or Number Comments IntroductionOmnibook 500 Series Models Product InformationProduct Comparisons Omnibook Front View FeaturesOmnibook Back View Expansion Base Front View Expansion Base Back View Turning the Computer On and Off Activating Power ModesOperation Checking the Status of the Computer Battery StatusMain Status Lights front of computer Keyboard Status LightsHot Key Effect Using Fn Hot KeysFn Hot Keys Resetting the Computer Resetting an Expansion Base Resetting the OmnibookDocking the Computer Docking and Undocking the ComputerManually Undocking the Computer Undocking the Computer10. Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveOmnibook 500 Series Specifications SpecificationsAudio System Computer Wireless LANKeyboard Pointing DeviceMajor ICs Computer Security FeaturesEnvironmental Limits Omnibook 500 Series Accessories PC Cards Accessory Description Omnibook Compat 500 6000 900BInternal Design 11. Replaceable Component DiagramFunctional Structure Function Components Used Component Roles BootupRemoval Cross-Reference Removal and ReplacementWireless models only Disassembly FlowchartScrew Thread Size Torque cm-kgf Torque in-lbf Required EquipmentRecommended Screw Torques Removal Procedure Removing the Main BatteryReleasing the Module Removing a Plug-In ModuleDescription Part Number Exchange Part Number Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part NumbersRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Removing the Hard Disk Tray Reassembly Notes Creating a Utility Partition Removing the Power Button Panel Reassembly Notes Removing the Power Button PanelRemoving the Keyboard Screws Removing the KeyboardReassembly Notes Removing a System Sdram Module Sdram Module Replacement Part NumbersRemoving an Sdram Module Removing an Expansion Sdram Module 10. Removing an Sdram Expansion Module Reassembly NoteRemoving a Mini-PCI Card certain models only 12. Routing the Mini-PCI Cables LAN/modem card shown Removing the Switchboard PCA Replacing Small Parts User-Replaceable Replacing Small PartsHP Authorized Service Providers Only Removing the Display Assembly14. Removing the Display Reassembly Notes Page 16. Removing the Heatsink/Fan Removing the Heatsink/Fan17. Separating the Heatsink and Fan Reassembly Note Removing the Top Case 18. Removing the Top Case Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case 19. Removing the Motherboard Reassembly Notes 20. Removing Motherboard Components Replacing the MotherboardReassembly Note Replacing the Bottom Case 21. Removing Bottom Case Components Installation Procedure 23. Example of Serial Number Label 22. Replacing the Docking DoorsRepairing the Bios IC 24. Boot-Block Jumper Removing Omnibook Components Removing Omnibook ComponentsReassembly Notes Mini-PCI models only. Route Component Removal Procedure Additional Steps Heatsink/fanPanel, audio/PCMCIA Panel, mini-PCIPage Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Basic Troubleshooting Steps TroubleshootingChecking for Customer Abuse Troubleshooting the ProblemVerifying the Repair Scope of Diagnostic Tools Suggestions for TroubleshootingStartup Troubleshooting SuggestionsHP Omnibook Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP Omnibook Display Use the Recovery CD to Keyboard and pointing stick DVDSerial/Parallel Click/scroll buttonLAN/Network Wireless Miscellaneous MotherboardTroubleshooting and Diagnostics HP Omnibook Plug-in Modules Troubleshooting and Diagnostics HP Omnibook Updating e-DiagTools Diagnostic ToolsDiagTools Running e-DiagTools EnterSerial and Parallel Loopback Connectors Interpreting the Results E-DiagTools Error CodesFloppy Disk Tests Smbus Tests 9088h Replace the expansion base Beep Codes Post Description Power-On Self-TestPost Terminal-Error Beep Codes Message Description Post Messages02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Sycard PCCtest 450/460 CardBus Card Optional Sycard PCCtest CommandsPcmcia PC Card 16-bit test CardBus 32-bit test Omnibook 500 PCI1410Using DMI/WMI Installing the DMI PackageUninstalling the DMI/WMI Package Desktop and Windows Management Interfaces DMI/WMIRunning the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilityMain Menu Default Bios Setup Menus and ParametersSecurity Menu Default System Devices Menu DefaultExit Menu Power APM Menu DefaultBoot Menu Default Replaceable Parts Omnibook Exploded View Description Part Number Exchange User Repl Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts HP Omnibook HP Omnibook Replaceable Parts Accessory Replaceable Parts Part Exchange Description User Number Part Number Repl Part Number ReferenceReplaceable Parts HP Omnibook HP Omnibook Replaceable Parts Clip, wireless cable Reference Information Password Removal PolicyHewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement Mechanical Imperfections Omnibook 500 LCD Guidelines 12.1-in TFT, XGAObsolete Parts Obsolete Repair PartsObsolete New Description Service Notes/Comments Part Number Page Part Number F3476-90024
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