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Maintenance and Service Guide HP Compaq nc6300 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6300 Notebook PC Document Part Number: 415793-002 November 2006 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; and performing computer disassembly procedures. troubleshooting computer problems;
Maintenance and Service Guide HP Compaq nc6300 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6300 Notebook PC Document Part Number: 415793-002 November 2006 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; and performing computer disassembly procedures. troubleshooting computer problems;
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... set forth in the United States and other countries. Intel, Celeron, and Core are U.S. Bluetooth is subject to change without notice. Maintenance and Service Guide HP Compaq nc6300 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6300 Notebook PC Second Edition: November 2006 First Edition: June 2006 Document Part Number: 415793-002 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained...
... set forth in the United States and other countries. Intel, Celeron, and Core are U.S. Bluetooth is subject to change without notice. Maintenance and Service Guide HP Compaq nc6300 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6300 Notebook PC Second Edition: November 2006 First Edition: June 2006 Document Part Number: 415793-002 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained...
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Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Features 1-2 1.2 Resetting the Computer 1-4 1.3 Power Management 1-5 1.4 External Components 1-6 1.5 Design Overview 1-22 2 Troubleshooting 2.1 Computer Setup 2-1 Using Computer Setup 2-1 Selecting from the File Menu 2-2 Selecting from the Security Menu 2-3 Selecting from the Diagnostics Menu 2-4 Selecting from the System Configuration Menu. . . . 2-5 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowcharts 2-6 Maintenance and Service Guide iii
Contents 1 Product Description 1.1 Features 1-2 1.2 Resetting the Computer 1-4 1.3 Power Management 1-5 1.4 External Components 1-6 1.5 Design Overview 1-22 2 Troubleshooting 2.1 Computer Setup 2-1 Using Computer Setup 2-1 Selecting from the File Menu 2-2 Selecting from the Security Menu 2-3 Selecting from the Diagnostics Menu 2-4 Selecting from the System Configuration Menu. . . . 2-5 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowcharts 2-6 Maintenance and Service Guide iii
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... Kit 3-22 3.4 Cable Kit 3-23 3.5 Mass Storage Devices 3-24 3.6 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated 3-26 3.7 Sequential Part Number Listing 3-29 4 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 4.1 Tools Required 4-1 4.2 Service Considerations 4-2 Plastic Parts 4-2 Cables and Connectors 4-2 4.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 4-3 4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage 4-4 4.5 Packaging and Transporting Precautions 4-5 4.6 Workstation Precautions 4-6 4.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods 4-7 iv Maintenance and Service Guide
... Kit 3-22 3.4 Cable Kit 3-23 3.5 Mass Storage Devices 3-24 3.6 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated 3-26 3.7 Sequential Part Number Listing 3-29 4 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 4.1 Tools Required 4-1 4.2 Service Considerations 4-2 Plastic Parts 4-2 Cables and Connectors 4-2 4.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 4-3 4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage 4-4 4.5 Packaging and Transporting Precautions 4-5 4.6 Workstation Precautions 4-6 4.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods 4-7 iv Maintenance and Service Guide
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Contents 6 Specifications A Screw Listing B Software Backup and Recovery C Display Component Recycling D Connector Pin Assignments E Power Cord Set Requirements Index vi Maintenance and Service Guide
Contents 6 Specifications A Screw Listing B Software Backup and Recovery C Display Component Recycling D Connector Pin Assignments E Power Cord Set Requirements Index vi Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Core Solo T1300 (1.66-GHz) processor ❏ Intel Celeron M 1.73-GHz, 1.60-GHz, or 1.46-GHz processor ■ The following displays are made throughout this Maintenance and Service Guide to be defeatured if it has 4 Universal Serial Bus ports, an ExpressCard slot, and the following processors are available, varying by computer model...
... Core Solo T1300 (1.66-GHz) processor ❏ Intel Celeron M 1.73-GHz, 1.60-GHz, or 1.46-GHz processor ■ The following displays are made throughout this Maintenance and Service Guide to be defeatured if it has 4 Universal Serial Bus ports, an ExpressCard slot, and the following processors are available, varying by computer model...
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... Card broadband wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ■ Support for one optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card, varying by computer model ■ External 65-watt AC adapter with 3-wire power cord, varying by computer model ■ 6-cell Li-Ion battery ■... Drive ■ Connectors: ❏ Audio-out (headphone) ❏ Audio-in (microphone) ❏ Universal Serial Bus (USB) v. 2.0 (two to four, varying by computer model) ❏ Power Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3
... Card broadband wireless wide area network (WWAN) device ■ Support for one optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card, varying by computer model ■ External 65-watt AC adapter with 3-wire power cord, varying by computer model ■ 6-cell Li-Ion battery ■... Drive ■ Connectors: ❏ Audio-out (headphone) ❏ Audio-in (microphone) ❏ Universal Serial Bus (USB) v. 2.0 (two to four, varying by computer model) ❏ Power Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3
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... computer models only) ❏ S-Video-out (select computer models only) ❏ Docking connector (select computer models only) 1.2 Resetting the Computer If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password, follow the steps below to reset the password. These steps also clear CMOS. ✎ The following steps will not clear an... Password Options menu in the BIOS. Refer to Section 5.24, "System Board," for more information on authorization. Refer to Section 2.1, "Computer Setup," for more information. 1-4 Maintenance and Service Guide
... computer models only) ❏ S-Video-out (select computer models only) ❏ Docking connector (select computer models only) 1.2 Resetting the Computer If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password, follow the steps below to reset the password. These steps also clear CMOS. ✎ The following steps will not clear an... Password Options menu in the BIOS. Refer to Section 5.24, "System Board," for more information on authorization. Refer to Section 2.1, "Computer Setup," for more information. 1-4 Maintenance and Service Guide
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...," for setting the level of performance ■ Battery calibration ■ Lid switch standby/resume ■ Power button ■ Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPM) compliance Maintenance and Service Guide 1-5 Turn on removing and replacing the RTC battery). 2. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 3. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 5. Product Description 1.
...," for setting the level of performance ■ Battery calibration ■ Lid switch standby/resume ■ Power button ■ Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPM) compliance Maintenance and Service Guide 1-5 Turn on removing and replacing the RTC battery). 2. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 3. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 5. Product Description 1.
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Front Components Item 1 2 Component Wireless light Power light Table 1-1 Front Components Function On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled. ■ Green: The computer is off or in Table 1-1. Product Description 1.4 External Components The external components on . ■ Blinking: The computer is in standby. ■ Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ■ Off: The computer is on the front of the computer are shown below and described in hibernation. 1-6 Maintenance and Service Guide
Front Components Item 1 2 Component Wireless light Power light Table 1-1 Front Components Function On: An integrated wireless device has been enabled. ■ Green: The computer is off or in Table 1-1. Product Description 1.4 External Components The external components on . ■ Blinking: The computer is in standby. ■ Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ■ Off: The computer is on the front of the computer are shown below and described in hibernation. 1-6 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... is charging. ■ Green: A battery is close to an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-7 If the computer is not connected to an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When...
... is charging. ■ Green: A battery is close to an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-7 If the computer is not connected to an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When...
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Right-Side Components 1-8 Maintenance and Service Guide Product Description The external components on the right side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-2.
Right-Side Components 1-8 Maintenance and Service Guide Product Description The external components on the right side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-2.
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RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. The type of optical drive varies by model. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-9 Serial port (select computer models only) Connects an optional serial device. and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional ...
RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable. The type of optical drive varies by model. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-9 Serial port (select computer models only) Connects an optional serial device. and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional ...
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Product Description The external components on the left side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-3. Left-Side Components 1-10 Maintenance and Service Guide
Product Description The external components on the left side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-3. Left-Side Components 1-10 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Supports optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional External MultiBay II to block airflow. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-11 Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. ExpressCard slot (select computer models...
... Supports optional Type I, Type II, or Type III 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connect an optional External MultiBay II to block airflow. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-11 Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. ExpressCard slot (select computer models...
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Product Description The external components on the rear panel of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-4. Rear Panel Components 1-12 Maintenance and Service Guide
Product Description The external components on the rear panel of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-4. Rear Panel Components 1-12 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... jack (select computer models only) Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-13 Parallel port (select computer models only) Connects an optional parallel device, such as an external diskette drive or a printer. Power connector Connects an AC...
... jack (select computer models only) Connects an optional S-Video device, such as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-13 Parallel port (select computer models only) Connects an optional parallel device, such as an external diskette drive or a printer. Power connector Connects an AC...
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Product Description The standard keyboard components of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-5. Standard Keyboard Components 1-14 Maintenance and Service Guide
Product Description The standard keyboard components of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-5. Standard Keyboard Components 1-14 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... in combination with the fn key, several keys and buttons perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Windows logo key In Windows, displays the Windows Start menu. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-15 Arrow keys Moves the cursor around the screen. f1 to f12 keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with a function key...
... in combination with the fn key, several keys and buttons perform additional tasks as hotkeys. Windows logo key In Windows, displays the Windows Start menu. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-15 Arrow keys Moves the cursor around the screen. f1 to f12 keys (12) Perform system and application tasks. When combined with a function key...
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..., briefly press to initiate hibernation. ■ In standby, briefly press to resume from standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to turn off the computer. 1-16 Maintenance and Service Guide Top Components, Part 1 Item 1 Table 1-6 Top Components, Part 1 Component Function Power button When the computer is: ■ Off, press to restore from hibernation.
..., briefly press to initiate hibernation. ■ In standby, briefly press to resume from standby. ■ In hibernation, briefly press to turn off the computer. 1-16 Maintenance and Service Guide Top Components, Part 1 Item 1 Table 1-6 Top Components, Part 1 Component Function Power button When the computer is: ■ Off, press to restore from hibernation.