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HP 540 Notebook PC

HP 541 Notebook PC

Maintenance and Service Guide

Summary of Contents for 540 - Notebook PC

Page 1: ...HP 540 Notebook PC HP 541 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide ...

Page 2: ...rks of Microsoft Corporation SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial...

Page 3: ... been added in the following locations Product description on page 1 Computer major components on page 15 Sequential part number listing on page 24 and Display assembly on page 53 The LCD Cable Kit for use only with computer models with discrete graphics system memory part number 517615 001 has been added in the following location Sequential part number listing on page 24 iii ...

Page 4: ...iv MSG revision history ...

Page 5: ...allow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing to block airflow Also do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing during operation The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety ...

Page 6: ...vi Safety warning notice ...

Page 7: ...arts catalog Serial number location 14 Computer major components 15 Plastics Kit 19 Cable Kit 20 Mass storage devices 21 Miscellaneous parts 22 Sequential part number listing 24 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 29 Tools required 29 Service considerations 29 Plastic parts 29 Cables and connectors 30 Drive handling 30 Grounding guidelines 31 Electrostatic dis...

Page 8: ...sink 71 Processor 74 Modem module 76 RTC battery 78 ExpressCard assembly 79 5 Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup 81 Using Computer Setup 82 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 82 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 82 Computer Setup menus 83 File menu 83 Security menu 84 Diagnostics menu 84 System Configuration menu 85 6 Specifications Computer specifications 88 14 1 inch WXGA ...

Page 9: ...3 Phillips PM2 5 7 0 captive screw 114 Phillips PM2 5 10 0 captive screw 115 Phillips PM2 0 8 0 screw 117 8 Backup and recovery Backup and recovery in Windows Vista 118 Overview 118 Backing up your information 118 Performing a recovery 119 Using the Windows recovery tools 120 Using f11 120 Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD purchased separately 121 Backup and Recovery in Windows XP 122 Ove...

Page 10: ...10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 128 Requirements for specific countries and regions 129 11 Recycling Battery 130 Display 130 Index 136 x ...

Page 11: ... cache 800 MHz front side bus FSB T5470 1 60 GHz processor 2 MB L2 cache 800 MHz front side bus FSB T5270 1 40 GHz processor 2 MB L2 cache 800 MHz FSB Intel Celeron M processors P550 2 0 GHz processor 1 MB L2 cache 533 MHz FSB single core P530 1 73 GHz processor 533 MHz FSB single core Intel Celeron M processors Dual Core T1400 1 73 GHz processor 533MHz FSB Chipset Northbridge Intel GME965 with up...

Page 12: ... network WLAN antennae 14 1 inch WXGA BrightView 14 1 inch WXGA BrightView Memory 2 customer accessible upgradable memory module slots Supports dual channel memory Supports up to 4 GB of system RAM PC2 5300 667 MHz DDR2 Supports the following configurations in all countries and regions except Brazil 4096 MB total system memory 2048 2 dual channel 3072 MB total system memory 2048 1024 2560 MB total...

Page 13: ... channel 512 MB total system memory 512 1 Hard drives Supports 9 5 mm 2 5 inch hard drives Customer accessible Serial ATA Supports the following drives 250 GB 5400 rpm 160 GB 5400 rpm 120 GB 5400 rpm HP 3D DriveGuard Optical drives Fixed removal of 1 screw required Customer accessible Parallel ATA Serial ATA 12 7 mm tray load Supports the following drives DVD RW and CD RW Super Multi Double Layer ...

Page 14: ...embly Support for no WLAN option Support for the following WLAN formats Intel 802 11 a b g n Broadcom 802 11 a b g Broadcom 802 11 b g Intel 802 11 a b g Intel 802 11 b g Intel Kedron 802 11 a b g without iAMT Intel Kedron 802 11 a b g n without iAMT Integrated personal area network PAN options by way of Bluetooth module Support for no WPAN option Broadcom Bluetooth 2 0 EDR External media card One...

Page 15: ...ocalized cable plug support 2 wire plug with ground pin supports 2 pin DC connector 6 cell 47 Wh Li ion battery Security Supports Kensington security lock Operating system Preinstalled Windows Vista Basic 32 with Office Ready Windows Vista Basic 32 Japan with Office Personal in Japan only Windows Vista Basic 32 Japan with Office Personal with PowerPoint in Japan only Windows Vista Basic 32 Japan w...

Page 16: ...h PowerPoint in Japan only Windows Vista Business with XP Professional with Office Professional in Japan only FreeDOS Red Flag Linux in the People s Republic of China only Mandriva Linux Restore media Windows Vista Basic 32 Windows Vista Business 32 Office Ready DVD Windows XP Professional Red Flag Linux in the People s Republic of China only DRDVD Windows Vista DRDVD Windows XP Pro Web Support Wi...

Page 17: ...eft button on an external mouse 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 4 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down This table describes factory settings View or change pointing device preferences as follows In Windows Vista select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse In Windows XP select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Top component...

Page 18: ...turn on the computer When the computer is on press the button to initiate Hibernation When the computer is in the Sleep state Windows Vista or in Standby Windows XP press the button briefly to exit the Sleep state or Standby When the computer is in Hibernation press the button briefly to exit Hibernation If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective press a...

Page 19: ...ed in combination with the fn key 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key 3 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu 4 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer 5 Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad 6 Function keys Execute frequent...

Page 20: ...naural microphone 3 SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats Secure Digital SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Right side components Item Component Function 1 Optical drive Reads an optical disc 2 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being ...

Page 21: ...able 6 USB ports 3 Connect optional USB devices 7 ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards 8 Battery light Amber A battery is charging Turquoise A battery is close to full charge capacity Blinking amber A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level When the battery reaches a critical battery level the battery light begins blinking rapidly Off If the compu...

Page 22: ...compartment Contains the memory module slots 5 WLAN module compartment select models only Contains a WLAN module slot NOTE To prevent an unresponsive system replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region If you replace the module and then receive a warning message remove...

Page 23: ...ible from the outside of the computer NOTE For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions To see wireless regulatory notices refer to the section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region These notices are located in Help and Support Wireless antennae select models only 13 ...

Page 24: ...umeric identifier that is unique to each product Part Number Product Number p n 3 This number provides specific information about the product s hardware components The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed Model Description 4 This is the number you use to locate documents drivers and support for your notebook Warranty Period 5 This number describe...

Page 25: ...Computer major components Computer major components 15 ...

Page 26: ...For use in the United States 499999 001 4 Speaker 456593 001 5 Top cover includes TouchPad board and cable and TouchPad button board and cable 500002 001 Plastics Kit see Plastics Kit on page 19 for more Plastics Kit spare part information 456614 001 6a ExpressCard slot protective insert 6b WLAN module compartment cover 6c Memory module compartment cover 6d Hard drive bay cover TouchPad components...

Page 27: ...pare part number information For use in all countries and regions except Japan and Asia Pacific countries and regions 398393 002 For use only in Japan and Asia Pacific countries and regions 450066 001 14 Modem modules NOTE The modem module spare part kits do not include a modem module cable The modem module cable is included in the Cable Kit spare part number 457400 001 See Cable Kit on page 20 fo...

Page 28: ... South Korea 441086 003 Intel 802 11 a b g WLAN modules For use in Antigua Barbuda Argentina Aruba the Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Brunei Canada the Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica the Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico Panama Paraguay Peru Saudi Arabia Taiwan the United States Uruguay Venezuela and Vietnam 451861 00...

Page 29: ...ard drive bay cover includes 2 captive screws secured by C clips 2 WLAN module compartment cover includes one captive screw secured by a C clip 3 ExpressCard slot protective insert 4 Memory module compartment cover includes one captive screw secured by a C clip Plastics Kit 19 ...

Page 30: ...Cable Kit Item Description Spare part number Cable Kit 457400 001 1 RJ 11 jack cable 2 Display lid switch module and cable 3 Bluetooth module cable 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ...

Page 31: ...ATA 500018 001 DVD CD RW Combo Drive PATA 500017 001 DVD ROM Drive PATA 500016 001 DVD RW and CD RW Super Multi Double Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe SATA 506010 011 DVD CD RW Combo Drive SATA 506011 011 DVD ROM Drive SATA 495387 001 2 Hard drives include bracket 250 GB 5400 rpm 500013 001 160 GB 5400 rpm 500012 001 120 GB 5400 rpm 500011 001 Mass storage devices 21 ...

Page 32: ...mory for use in Asia and China 374791 001 Logo Kit 495408 001 Nylon carrying case 325814 001 USB 1 1 diskette drive 359118 001 Power cords For use in Australia 490371 011 For use in the United States 490371 001 For use in the United Kingdom and Singapore 490371 011 For use in Brazil 490371 201 For use in Japan 490371 291 For use in the People s Republic of China 490371 AA1 For use in Taiwan 490371...

Page 33: ...e screw Phillips PM2 5 7 0 screw Phillips PM2 5 4 0 screw Phillips PM2 0 8 0 screw Phillips PM2 0 6 0 screw Phillips PM2 0 5 0 captive screw Phillips PM2 0 4 0 screw Phillips PM2 0 2 0 broad head screw Torx T8M2 5 9 0 screw Slotted Torx ST8M2 5 7 0 screw Torx T8M2 5 6 0 screw Torx T8M2 5 4 0 screw Torx T8M2 5 3 0 broad head screw Torx T8M2 0 4 0 screw 500130 001 Miscellaneous parts 23 ...

Page 34: ...use in Japan 441086 001 Intel 802 11 a b g n WLAN module for use in Antigua Barbuda Argentina Aruba the Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Brunei Canada the Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica the Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Hong Kong India Indonesia Malaysia Mexico Panama Paraguay Peru Saudi Arabia Taiwan the United States Uruguay Venezuela and Vietnam 441086 0...

Page 35: ...al African Republic Chad Chile the People s Republic of China Colombia Comoros the Congo Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus the Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica the Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equitorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France French Guiana Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Grenada Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea Bissa Gu...

Page 36: ...o Mozambique Namibia Nauru Nepal the Nether Antilles the Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru the Philippines Poland Portugal the Republic of Moldova Romania Russia Rwanda Samoa San Marino Sao Tome Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia and Montenegro the Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia the Solomon Island...

Page 37: ...z processor 2 MB L2 cache 800 MHz FSB includes replacement thermal material 500008 001 1 GB memory module PC2 5300 667 MHz DDR2 500009 001 2 GB memory module PC2 5300 667 MHz DDR2 500010 001 512 MB memory module PC2 5300 667 MHz DDR2 500011 001 120 GB 5400 rpm hard drive includes bracket 500012 001 160 GB 5400 rpm hard drive includes bracket 500013 001 250 GB 5400 rpm hard drive includes bracket 5...

Page 38: ...s with discrete memory subsystem 509116 001 System board for use with computer models with discrete memory subsystem 511030 001 Logo kit for computer models with discrete memory subsystem 517615 001 LCD Cable Kit for use only with computer models with discrete graphics system memory 517616 001 14 1 inch WXGA display assembly for use with HP 541 models includes 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cable...

Page 39: ...ections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures NOTE As you remove each subassembly from the computer place the subassembly and all accompanying screws away from the work area to prevent damage Plastic parts Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts Use care when handling the plastic parts Apply...

Page 40: ...erting a hard drive shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Before handling a drive be sure that you are discharged of static electricity While handling a drive avoid touching the connector Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive be sure that a diskette or disc is not in...

Page 41: ...s Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Use nonmagnetic tools Before touching an electronic component discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in this section Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible If you remove a component place it in an electrostatic safe container The f...

Page 42: ...nd that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging When grounding is not possible use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges Workstation guidelines Follow these grounding workstation guidelines Cover the workstation with approved static shielding material Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment Use conductive field...

Page 43: ...e between the operator and ground To be effective the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage Antistatic tape Antistatic smocks aprons and sleeve protectors Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids Nonconductive foam Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistanc...

Page 44: ... to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the real time clock RTC battery see RTC battery on page 78 6 Wait approximately 5 minutes 7 Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer 8 Connect AC power to the computer Do ...

Page 45: ...bottom of the computer Product Name 1 This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer Serial Number s n 2 This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product Part Number Product Number p n 3 This number provides specific information about the product s hardware components The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed Model ...

Page 46: ...adhesive backed rubber pads The feet are included in the Rubber Kit spare part number 500132 001 There are 4 rubber feet that attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below 36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 47: ...ed to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer Remove the battery 1 Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 to release the battery 3 Remove the battery 2 from the computer Insert the battery into the ba...

Page 48: ...gging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 Remove the hard drive 1 Position the computer with the front toward you 2 Loosen the two Phillips PM2 0 5 0 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive bay cover to the computer 3 Lift the right side of the hard drive bay cover 2 swing it to left and remove the c...

Page 49: ...the hard drive bracket remove the two Phillips PM3 0 4 0 hard drive bracket screws 1 from each side of the hard drive 8 Lift the bracket 2 straight up to remove it from the hard drive Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive Component replacement procedures 39 ...

Page 50: ...e Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica the Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equitorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France French Guiana Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Grenada Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea Bissa Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel Italy the Ivory Coast Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Ke...

Page 51: ...hanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan the Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia Herzegovina Botswana Brazil the British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Cape Verde the Central African Republic Chad Chile Colombia Comoros the Congo Cost...

Page 52: ...Loosen the Phillips PM2 0 5 0 captive screw 1 that secures the WLAN module compartment cover to the computer 3 Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover 2 swing it to left and remove the cover The WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit spare part number 456614 001 4 Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables 1 from the terminals on the WLAN module NOTE The black WLAN ...

Page 53: ...ollow these steps 1 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the ...

Page 54: ...side of the memory module slot to release the memory module The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer 4 Remove the memory module 2 by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle NOTE Memory modules are designed with a notch 3 to prevent incorrect insertion into the memory module slot Reverse this procedure to install a memory module 44 Chapter 4 Removal and replac...

Page 55: ...Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 Remove the optical drive 1 Position the computer with the right ...

Page 56: ...ive with the rear toward you 6 Remove the two Phillips PM2 0 4 0 screws 1 that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive 7 Remove the optical drive bracket 2 Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install an optical drive 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 57: ...down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on pa...

Page 58: ...ter 3 Turn the computer display side up with the front toward you 4 Open the computer as far as possible 5 Lift the switch cover 1 straight up until it disengages from the computer and slide it back 2 until it rests on the display assembly 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 59: ...de it back 2 until it rests on the display assembly and switch cover 7 Release the zero insertion force ZIF connector 1 to which the keyboard cable is attached and disconnect the keyboard cable 2 from the system board 8 Remove the keyboard Component replacement procedures 49 ...

Page 60: ...ch the button board cable is attached and disconnect the button board cable 2 from the system board 10 Remove the switch cover Reverse this procedure to install the switch cover and keyboard 50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 61: ...er by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 6 Remove the switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 Remove the speaker 1 Disconnect the speaker cable 1 from the system board 2 Remove the two Torx T8M2 5 4 0 screws 2 ...

Page 62: ...plugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 6 Remove the switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 Remove the display lid switch module 1 Disconnect the display lid switch module cable 1 from the system board 2 Remove the display...

Page 63: ...mputer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module see WLAN module on page 40 6 Remove the following components a Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 b Switch cover see Switch ...

Page 64: ...and routing channels built into the top cover 7 Remove the two T8M2 5 7 0 screws 1 that secure the display assembly to the computer CAUTION Support the display assembly when removing the following screws Failure to support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other computer components 8 Lift the display assembly 2 straight up and remove it 54 Chapter 4 Removal and ...

Page 65: ...t number 500132 001 10 Flex the inside edges of the left and right sides 1 and the top and bottom sides 2 of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure 11 Remove the display bezel 3 The display bezel is available using spare part number 500000 001 12 If it is necessary to replace the display inverter remove the inverter 1 from the display enclosure as far as the displa...

Page 66: ...using spare part number 456618 001 15 If it is necessary to replace the display hinges remove the two Torx T8M2 5 6 0 screws 1 that secure the display panel to the display enclosure 16 Remove the display panel 2 17 Remove the four Phillips PM2 0 4 0 screws 1 that secure each display hinge to the display panel 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 67: ... the display hinges 2 The left and right display hinges are available using spare part number 456619 001 Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly Component replacement procedures 57 ...

Page 68: ...mputer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 d Switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 e Speaker see Sp...

Page 69: ...ect button The second press releases the ExpressCard slot protective insert from the ExpressCard slot 5 Remove the ExpressCard slot insert 2 6 Remove the two slotted Torx ST8M2 5 7 0 screws 3 that secure the top cover to the computer 7 Lift the rear edge of the top cover 1 and swing it up and forward until it rests at an angle 8 Lift the front edge of the top cover 2 until it disengages from the b...

Page 70: ...ctor 4 to which the TouchPad cable is connected and disconnect the TouchPad cable 5 from the system board 11 Remove the top cover Reverse this procedure to install the top cover 60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 71: ...om the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 d Switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 e Speaker see Speaker on page 51 f Display lid switch module see Display lid switch module on page 52 g Display as...

Page 72: ...computer 5 Release the TouchPad bracket 1 by sliding it back 6 Remove the TouchPad bracket 2 by lifting it straight up 7 Remove the TouchPad button board 3 8 Remove the TouchPad button board cable 4 from the opening in the TouchPad bracket 62 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 73: ...NOTE When replacing the TouchPad board and TouchPad button board be sure the TouchPad button actuators 2 are installed in the top cover Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad board and TouchPad button board Component replacement procedures 63 ...

Page 74: ...ll external devices connected to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on ...

Page 75: ...3 Remove the Bluetooth module 3 from the base enclosure Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module Component replacement procedures 65 ...

Page 76: ...he computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical...

Page 77: ...Bluetooth module cable 4 from the system board 3 Remove the two Phillips PM2 0 6 0 screws 1 and the Torx T8M2 5 4 0 screw 2 that secure the system board to the base enclosure 4 Flex the left side of the base enclosure 1 until the external monitor connector 2 is clear of the opening in the base enclosure 5 Lift the rear edge of the system board 3 until it rests at an angle Component replacement pro...

Page 78: ...6 Remove the system board 4 from the base enclosure by sliding it back Reverse the preceding procedure to install the system board 68 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 79: ...e computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 d Switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 e Speaker see Speaker on page 51 f Display lid switch module see Display lid switch module on page 52 g Display assembl...

Page 80: ...e fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist These conditions are affected by high external temperatures system power consumption power management battery conservation configurations battery fast charging and software requirements Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the com...

Page 81: ...he computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 d Switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 e Speaker see Speaker on page 51 f Display lid switch module see Display lid switch module on page 52 g Display assemb...

Page 82: ...l surfaces before the heat sink assembly is reinstalled Replacement thermal material is included with all heat sink system board and processor spare part kits NOTE Steps 4 and 5 apply only to computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with UMA memory 4 Following the 1 2 3 4 sequence stamped into the heat sink loosen the four Phillips PM2 5 10 0 screws 1 that secure the heat sink to the syst...

Page 83: ...d 3 and 4 each time the heat sink is removed Thermal pads and thermal paste must be installed on all surfaces before the heat sink assembly is reinstalled Replacement thermal material is included with all heat sink system board and processor spare part kits Reverse this procedure to install the heat sink Component replacement procedures 73 ...

Page 84: ...gh the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyb...

Page 85: ...nd remove it NOTE When you install the processor the gold triangle 3 on the processor must be aligned with the triangle 4 embossed on the processor socket Reverse this procedure to install the processor Component replacement procedures 75 ...

Page 86: ... the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 d Switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on pa...

Page 87: ...3 Lift the modem module 2 straight up to disconnect it from the system board 4 Remove the modem module Reverse this procedure to install the modem module Component replacement procedures 77 ...

Page 88: ...he power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 d Switch cover see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 e Speaker see Speaker on page 51 f Display l...

Page 89: ...3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 37 5 Remove the following components a Hard drive see Hard drive on page 38 b Optical drive see Optical drive on page 45 c Keyboard see Switch cover and keyboard on page 47 d Switch cover see Switch cover and ke...

Page 90: ...screws 1 and the two Phillips PM2 0 4 0 screws 2 that secure the ExpressCard assembly to the system board 3 Turn the system board right side up with the USB connectors toward you 4 Remove the ExpressCard assembly from the system board Reverse this procedure to install the ExpressCard assembly 80 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ...

Page 91: ...omputer NOTE Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup You must use the keyboard to navigate and make selections NOTE An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled To start Computer Setup follow these steps 1 Turn on or restart the computer 2 Before Windows opens and while the F10 ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the l...

Page 92: ...ces use the arrow keys to select File Ignore Changes and Exit Then follow the instructions on the screen To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup use the arrow keys to select File Save Changes and Exit Then follow the instructions on the screen Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup To return all settings in Computer Setup to...

Page 93: ... cache and memory size system ROM video revision and keyboard controller version Restore defaults Replace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the original factory settings Password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings Ignore changes and exit Cancel any changes entered during the current session Then exit and restart the computer Save ch...

Page 94: ...cking number and ownership tag Disk Sanitizer Run Disk Sanitizer to destroy all existing data on the primary hard drive The following options are available Fast Runs the Disk Sanitizer erase cycle once Optimum Runs the Disk Sanitizer erase cycle 3 times Custom Allows you to select the desired number of Disk Sanitizer erase cycles from a list CAUTION If you run Disk Sanitizer the data on the primar...

Page 95: ...boot devices in the system Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds Set the boot order Device configurations Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key Enable disable multiple standard pointing devices at startup To set the computer to support only a single usually nonstandard pointing device at startup select Disable Enable disable USB legacy support When enabled USB legacy support all...

Page 96: ...ntel Data Execution Prevention or AMD PSAE Execution Disable When enabled the processor can disable some virus code execution which helps to improve computer security Enable disable LAN Power Save When enabled saves power by turning off the LAN when not in use Enable disable SATA Native Mode Enable disable Dual Core CPU Enable disable Secondary Battery Fast Charge Choose Bit shift or LBA assisted ...

Page 97: ...able disable the ambient light sensor Port Options Enable disable the serial port Enable disable the parallel port Enable disable the flash media reader Enable disable the USB port CAUTION Disabling the USB port also disables MultiBay devices and ExpressCard devices on the advanced port replicator Enable disable the 1394 port Enable disable the cardbus slot Enable disable the ExpressCard slot Enab...

Page 98: ...Operating not writing to optical disc 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Operating writing to optical disc 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity Operating 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft Shock Operating 125 g 2 ms half sine Nonoperating 200 g ...

Page 99: ...specifications Metric U S Dimensions Height 27 94 cm 11 0 in Width 20 83 cm 8 2 in Diagonal 35 56 cm 14 1 in Number of colors Up to 16 8 million Contrast ratio 250 1 typical Brightness 180 nits typical Pixel resolution Pitch 0 279 0 279 mm Format 1280 800 Configuration RGB vertical stripe Backlight Edge lit Character display 80 25 Total power consumption 4 0 W Viewing angle 40 horizontal 20 40 ver...

Page 100: ...tting Single track 3 ms 3 ms 3 ms Average 13 ms 13 ms 13 ms Maximum 24 ms 24 ms 24 ms Logical blocks 488 397 168 234 420 480 156 280 320 Disc rotational speed 5400 rpm 5400 rpm 5400 rpm Operating temperature 5 C to 55 C 41 F to 131 F 1 GB 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity Actual accessible capacity is less Actual drive specifications may differ slightly NOTE Certain res...

Page 101: ...RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM Write CD R and CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM Access time CD DVD Random 175 ms 230 ms Cache buffer 2 MB Data transfer rate 24X CD ROM 3 600 KB sec 8X DVD ROM 10 800 KB sec 24X CD R 3 600 KB sec 16X CD RW 2 400 KB sec 8X DVD R 10 800 KB sec 4X DVD RW 5 400 KB sec 8X DVD R 10 800 KB sec 4X DVD RW 5 400 KB sec 2 4X DVD R 9 2 700 KB sec 5X DVD RAM 6 750 KB sec Transfer...

Page 102: ...D Photo CD CD EXTRA Portfolio CD R CD RW CD R CD RW DVD ROM DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM Write CD R and CD RW Access time CD DVD Random 110 ms 130 ms Cache buffer 2 MB Data transfer rate 24X CD ROM 3 600 KB sec 8X DVD 3 600 KB sec 24X CD R 3 600 KB sec 24X CD RW 3 600 KB sec Transfer mode Multiword DMA mode 2 92 Chapter 6 Specifications ...

Page 103: ...DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Available for ExpressCard DMA6 Not assigned DMA7 Not assigned ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1 2 or 5 System DMA specifications 93 ...

Page 104: ...ler 24C2 Intel 82852 82855 GM GME Graphic Controller Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet Controller IRQ11 Intel USB EHCI controller 24CD Intel USB UHCI controller 24C4 Intel USB UHCI controller 24C7 Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG TI OHCI 1394 host controller TI PCI1410 CardBus controller IRQ12 Synaptics PS 2 TouchPad IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ14 Primary IDE channel IRQ15 Secondary IDE channe...

Page 105: ...63 Unused 064 Keyboard controller 065 06F Unused 070 071 NMI enable RTC 072 07F Unused 080 08F DMA page registers 090 091 Unused 092 Port A 093 09F Unused 0A0 0A1 Interrupt controller no 2 I O Address hex System Function shipping configuration 0A2 0BF Unused 0C0 0DF DMA controller no 2 0E0 0EF Unused 0F0 0F1 Coprocessor busy clear reset 0F2 0FF Unused 100 16F Unused 170 177 Secondary fixed disk co...

Page 106: ...0 377 Secondary diskette drive controller 378 37F Parallel port LPT1 default 380 387 Unused 388 38B FM synthesizer OPL3 38C 3AF Unused 3B0 3BB VGA 3BC 3BF Reserved parallel port no EPP support 3C0 3DF VGA 3E0 3E1 ExpressCard controller in CPU 3E2 3E3 Unused 3E8 3EF Internal modem 3F0 3F7 A diskette controller 3F8 3FF Serial port COM1 default CF8 CFB PCI configuration index register PCIDIVO 1 CFC C...

Page 107: ...0 000CBFFF Video BIOS 160 KB 000C8000 000E7FFF Unused 64 KB 000E8000 000FFFFF System BIOS 15 MB 00100000 00FFFFFF Extended memory 58 MB 04800000 07FFFFFF Super extended memory 58 MB 04800000 07FFFFFF Unused 2 MB 08000000 080FFFFF Video memory direct access 4 GB 08200000 FFFEFFFF Unused 64 KB FFFF0000 FFFFFFFF System BIOS System memory map specifications 97 ...

Page 108: ...tion provides specification and reference information for the screws and screw locks used in the computer All screws listed in this section are available in the Screw Kit spare part number 500130 001 98 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 109: ...ve bay cover to the computer screws are captured on the cover by C clips 2 One captive screw that secures the WLAN module compartment cover to the computer screw is captured on the cover by a C clip 3 One captive screw that secures the memory module compartment cover to the computer screw is captured on the cover by a C clip Phillips PM2 0 5 0 captive screw 99 ...

Page 110: ...ve screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 1 12 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used One captive screw that secures the hard drive to the computer screw is secured to the hard drive bracket 100 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 111: ...Phillips PM3 0 4 0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 4 4 0 mm 3 0 mm 5 0 mm Where used 4 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive Phillips PM3 0 4 0 screw 101 ...

Page 112: ... Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 4 4 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used 2 screws that secure the WLAN module to the system board Where used 2 screws that secure the modem module to the system board 102 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 113: ... Head diameter Black 18 7 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used 1 One screw that secures the optical drive to the computer 2 Two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer 3 Two screws that secure the switch cover to the computer Slotted Torx ST8M2 5 7 0 screw 103 ...

Page 114: ...ews that secure the display assembly to the computer Where used 2 screws that secure the display assembly to the computer Where used 7 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure 104 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 115: ...Where used 2 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure Slotted Torx ST8M2 5 7 0 screw 105 ...

Page 116: ... Length Thread Head diameter Silver 16 4 0 mm 2 0 mm 4 5 mm Where used 2 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive Where used 8 screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly 106 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 117: ...uchPad bracket and TouchPad button board to the top cover Where used 2 screws that secure the Blueotooth module to the base enclosure Where used 2 screws that secure the ExpressCard assembly to the system board Phillips PM2 0 4 0 screw 107 ...

Page 118: ...Torx T8M2 5 3 0 broad head screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 2 3 0 mm 2 5 mm 8 0 mm Where used 2 screws that secure the switch cover to the computer 108 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 119: ...lor Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 3 4 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used 2 screws that secure the speaker to the computer Where used One screw that secures the top cover to the base enclosure Torx T8M2 5 4 0 screw 109 ...

Page 120: ...tity Length Thread Heat width Black 9 6 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used 8 screws that secure the display bezel to the display assembly Where used One screw that secures the system board to the base enclosure 110 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 121: ... PM2 0 2 0 broad head screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 3 2 0 mm 2 0 mm 7 0 mm Where used 3 screws that secure the top cover to the display enclosure Phillips PM2 0 2 0 broad head screw 111 ...

Page 122: ...Phillips PM2 0 6 0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 1 6 0 mm 2 0 mm 4 5 mm Where used One screw that secures the system board to the base enclosure 112 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 123: ...Phillips PM2 5 7 0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 1 7 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used One screw that secures the fan to the base enclosure Phillips PM2 5 7 0 screw 113 ...

Page 124: ...tive screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Silver 1 7 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used One captive screw that secures the fan to the base enclosure screw is secured to the fan by a C clip 114 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 125: ...iameter Silver 4 or 6 10 0 mm 2 5 mm 5 0 mm Where used 6 captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board on computer models equipped with discrete graphics subsystem memory screws are secured to the heat sink by C clips Phillips PM2 5 10 0 captive screw 115 ...

Page 126: ... used 4 captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board on computer models equipped with UMA graphics subsystem memory screws are secured to the heat sink by C clips 116 Chapter 7 Screw listing ...

Page 127: ...Phillips PM2 0 8 0 screw Color Quantity Length Thread Head diameter Black 2 8 0 mm 2 0 mm 4 5 mm Where used 2 screws that secure the ExpressCard assembly to the system board Phillips PM2 0 8 0 screw 117 ...

Page 128: ...or these topics in Help and Support NOTE In case of system instability HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later use Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup You should create your initial backup immediately after software setup As you add new software and data files you should continue to back up your...

Page 129: ...Backup and Restore Center 2 Follow the on screen instructions to back up your entire computer select models only or your files NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more infor...

Page 130: ...ery disc both purchased separately For additional information refer to the Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD purchased separately section in this guide 3 Restart the computer and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads 4 Select Repair your computer 5 Follow the on screen instructions NOTE For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools perform ...

Page 131: ...hone Numbers booklet included with the computer CAUTION Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed When reformatting is complete the recovery process helps you restore the operating system as well as drivers software and utilities To initi...

Page 132: ...ew software and data files you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup You can back up individual files or folders to an optional external hard drive or to a network drive Note the following when backing up Store personal files in the My Documents folder and back it up periodically Back up templates stored in their associated programs Save ...

Page 133: ...kup or Restore Wizard opens 3 Click Restore files and settings and then click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions NOTE For additional information on initiating a recovery in Windows perform a search for this topic in Help and Support Recovering the operating system and programs CAUTION The recovery process reformats and completely erases the hard drive All files you have created and any softw...

Page 134: ...assignments Audio out headphone Pin Signal 1 Audio out left channel 2 Audio out right channel 3 Ground Audio in microphone Pin Signal 1 Audio signal in 2 Audio signal in 3 Ground 124 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments ...

Page 135: ...d analog 2 Green analog 3 Blue analog 4 Not connected 5 Ground 6 Ground analog 7 Ground analog 8 Ground analog 9 5 VDC 10 Ground 11 Monitor detect 12 DDC 2B data 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 DDC 2B clock External monitor 125 ...

Page 136: ...RJ 11 modem Pin Signal 1 Unused 2 Tip 3 Ring 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 Unused 126 Chapter 9 Connector pin assignments ...

Page 137: ...RJ 45 network Pin Signal 1 Transmit 2 Transmit 3 Receive 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 Receive 7 Unused 8 Unused Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 5 VDC 2 Data 3 Data 4 Ground RJ 45 network 127 ...

Page 138: ...ents listed below are applicable to all countries and regions The length of the power cord set must be at least 1 5 m 5 0 ft and no more than 2 0 m 6 5 ft All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where the power cord set will be used The power cord sets must have a minimum current capacity of 10 amps and a nominal v...

Page 139: ...t be a two pole grounding type with a NEMA 5 15P 15 A 125 V or NEMA 6 15P 15 A 250 V configuration 3 The appliance coupler flexible cord and wall plug must bear a T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law The flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF 3 conductor 1 00 mm conductor size The wall plug must be a two pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard ...

Page 140: ...ou remove these components handle them carefully NOTE Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the backlight in the display assembly that might require special handling at end of life Disposal of mercury may be regulated because of environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information contact your local authorities or see the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA Web site a...

Page 141: ... covers 1 and screws 2 that secure the display bezel to the display assembly 2 Lift up and out on the left and right inside edges 1 and the top and bottom inside edges 2 of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display assembly 3 Remove the display bezel 3 Display 131 ...

Page 142: ...y to the display enclosure 6 Remove the display panel assembly 2 from the display enclosure 7 Turn the display panel assembly upside down 8 Remove all screws that secure the display panel frame to the display panel 9 Use a sharp edged tool to cut the tape 1 that secures the sides of the display panel to the display panel frame 132 Chapter 11 Recycling ...

Page 143: ...the display panel 11 Remove the screws 1 that secure the backlight cover to the display panel 12 Lift the top edge of the backlight cover 2 and swing it outward 13 Remove the backlight cover 14 Turn the display panel right side up Display 133 ...

Page 144: ...rn the display panel upside down WARNING The backlight contains mercury Exercise caution when removing and handling the backlight to avoid damaging this component and causing exposure to the mercury 17 Remove the backlight frame from the display panel 134 Chapter 11 Recycling ...

Page 145: ... the LCD panel 20 Remove the screws 2 that secure the LCD panel to the display rear panel 21 Release the LCD panel 3 from the display rear panel 22 Release the tape 4 that secures the LCD panel to the display rear panel 23 Remove the LCD panel 24 Recycle the LCD panel and backlight Display 135 ...

Page 146: ... part numbers 22 chipset product description 1 CMOS clearing 34 components bottom 12 buttons 8 front 10 keys 9 left side 11 lights 8 pointing devices 7 right side 10 speaker 8 top 7 TouchPad 7 computer feet locations 36 spare part numbers 36 Computer Setup accessing 81 Diagnostics menu 84 File menu 83 navigating and selecting 82 restoring factory settings 82 Security menu 84 System Configuration m...

Page 147: ...on 4 external monitor port location 11 pin assignments 125 F f11 recovery 120 fan removal 69 spare part numbers 16 24 69 feet locations 36 spare part numbers 36 File menu 83 files and folders backing up 122 recovering 123 fn key 9 front components 10 function keys 9 G graphics product description 2 grounding equipment and methods 33 H hard drive location 12 precautions 30 product description 3 rem...

Page 148: ...ck 124 modem jack 126 monitor port 125 network jack 127 RJ 11 126 RJ 45 jack 127 Universal Serial Bus USB port 127 plastic parts 29 Plastics Kit contents 19 spare part numbers 16 19 25 pointing device components 7 illustrated 7 pointing device components TouchPad 7 TouchPad buttons 7 TouchPad scroll zone 7 pointing devices product description 5 ports external monitor 11 monitor 11 product descript...

Page 149: ... system board removal 66 spare part numbers 16 26 28 66 System Configuration menu 85 system DMA 93 system fan 86 system information 83 system memory map 97 T thermal material replacement 72 73 tools required 29 top components 7 top cover removal 58 spare part numbers 16 27 58 TouchPad spare part numbers 16 27 TouchPad board removal 61 spare part numbers 61 TouchPad button board removal 61 spare pa...

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