Programmable Flash BIOS IC

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

The replacement BIOS IC will contain enough basic BIOS programming to boot the OmniBook. However, after replacing the IC, the BIOS must be reprogrammed. Hewlett-Packard prefers that the system is programmed with the latest BIOS for the respective OmniBook. The latest BIOS can be downloaded from the WWW (see Table 1 - Additional Resources on page vi).

Required Equipment

∙Small phillips screwdriver

∙5mm hexdriver (OB5500 and OB5700 only)∙BIOS Insertion/Removal Tool (F1371-60904)

Removal Procedure

1.Exit all applications, including Windows.

2.Turn the OmniBook off and remove the battery and ac adapter.

3a. For the OmniBook 57008 and 5500, follow the Logic PCA Board Removal Procedure to gain access to the BIOS IC. Turn the Logic PCA over and proceed with step four (4) below.

3b. For the OmniBook 2000, remove the Flash BIOS Door as shown in Figure 42.Flash BIOS Door ScrewF1371-60902Flash BIOS DoorF1371-60901Figure 42 - Flash BIOS Door Removal

8At a later date, the OmniBook 5700 will be compatible with the OmniBook 2000’s Lower Chassis Case. At that time, removal of the Logic PCA will not be necessary to gain access to the Flash BIOS IC; it will be accessible via the Flash BIOS Door as seen in Figure 42.

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