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HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC combines the features of a desktop PC with the mobility of a notebook. It is powered by an Intel Core processor and has a large, high-resolution display. With its built-in webcam, you can easily video conference with friends and family. The nx8420 also has a variety of ports and slots, so you can connect all of your peripherals. Whether you're using it for work, school, or play, the HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC is a great choice.
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
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 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Selecting from the Tools Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.2 Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
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3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
3.1 Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.2 Computer Major Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.3 Plastics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
3.4 Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
3.5 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–20
3.6 Sequential Part Number Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–22
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
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Contents
5 Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.1 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5.4 Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
5.5 Computer Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
5.6 Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11
5.7 External Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13
5.8 Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16
5.9 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18
5.10 Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23
5.11 Heat Sink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–28
5.12 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–31
5.13 Internal Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–33
5.14 RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–35
5.15 TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–36
5.16 Mini Card Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–39
5.17 Switch Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–42
5.18 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–45
5.19 Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–49
5.20 Modem Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–53
5.21 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–55
5.22 System Board Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–62
5.23 Serial Connector Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–65
5.24 USB/Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–67
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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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Key Features
- Intel® Core™2 Duo T7600 2.33 GHz
- 39.1 cm (15.4") 1920 x 1200 pixels 16:10
- 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM
- 100 GB
- AMD Mobility FireGL V5200
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
- Windows XP Professional
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Table of contents
- 4 Contents
- 8 Product Description
- 9 1.1 Features
- 11 1.2 Resetting the Computer
- 12 1.3 Power Management
- 13 1.4 External Components
- 27 1.5 Design Overview
- 28 Troubleshooting
- 28 2.1 Computer Setup
- 28 Using Computer Setup
- 29 Selecting from the File Menu
- 30 Selecting from the Security Menu
- 31 Selecting from the Advanced Menu
- 31 Selecting from the Tools Menu
- 32 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowcharts
- 54 Illustrated Parts Catalog
- 54 3.1 Serial Number Location
- 55 3.2 Computer Major Components
- 69 3.3 Plastics Kit
- 71 3.4 Mass Storage Devices
- 73 3.5 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated)
- 75 3.6 Sequential Part Number Listing
- 83 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
- 83 4.1 Tools Required
- 84 4.2 Service Considerations
- 84 Plastic Parts
- 84 Cables and Connectors
- 85 4.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives
- 86 4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage
- 87 4.5 Packaging and Transporting Precautions
- 88 4.6 Workstation Precautions
- 89 4.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods
- 91 Removal and Replacement Procedures
- 92 5.1 Serial Number
- 93 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
- 95 5.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly
- 96 5.4 Hard Drive
- 100 5.5 Computer Feet
- 101 5.6 Optical Drive
- 103 5.7 External Memory Module
- 106 5.8 Bluetooth Module
- 108 5.9 Keyboard
- 112 5.10 Fan Assembly
- 117 5.11 Heat Sink
- 120 5.12 Processor
- 122 5.13 Internal Memory Module
- 124 5.14 RTC Battery
- 125 5.15 TouchPad
- 128 5.16 Mini Card Module
- 131 5.17 Switch Cover
- 134 5.18 Display Assembly
- 138 5.19 Top Cover
- 142 5.20 Modem Module
- 144 5.21 System Board
- 151 5.22 System Board Frame
- 154 5.23 Serial Connector Module
- 156 5.24 USB/Audio Board
- 158 Specifications
- 176 Screw Listing
- 198 Software Backup and Recovery
- 206 Display Component Recycling
- 220 Connector Pin Assignments
- 226 Power Cord Set Requirements
- 230 Index