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HP 530 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel, Core, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Java is a U.S. trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or othe
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Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not 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
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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Product description 2 External component identification Front components ..................................................................................................................... 5 Top components ...................................................................................................................... 6 Buttons and lights ...................................................................................................... 6 Keys ....................
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Computer feet ......................................................................................................... 35 Memory module ...................................................................................................... 35 WLAN module ........................................................................................................ 37 Optical drive .......................................................................................................... 39 Switch cover
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Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw ..................................................................................................... 100 8 Backup and recovery in Windows Vista Creating recovery discs ........................................................................................................ 101 Backing up your information .................................................................................................. 102 When to back up .................................................
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Index ............................................................................................................................... 125 viii
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1 Product description Category Description 940GML 940GML 945GM system system system board board with board with without WLAN WLAN wireless local area network (WLAN) Product Name HP 530 Notebook PC √ √ √ Processors ● Intel® Core™ Duo T2300 (1.66-GHz) processor √ with 667-MHz front side bus (FSB), 2 MB of L2 cache, socketed ● Intel® Core Duo T2300E (1.66-GHz) processor √ 667-MHz FSB, 2 MB of L2 cache, socketed ● Intel Core Solo T1400 (1.83-GHz) processor √ 667-MHz FSB, 2 MB of L2 cache, socke
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Category Description 940GML 940GML 945GM system system system board board with board with without WLAN WLAN wireless local area network (WLAN) ● DDRII PC2-5300 (667-MHz) ● Supports the following configurations: ◦ 2048 MB total system memory (1024-MB × 2) ◦ 1536 MB total system memory (1024-MB + 512-MB) ◦ 1024 MB total system memory (1024-MB × 1, 512-MB × 2) ◦ 768 MB total system memory (512-MB + 256-MB) ◦ 512 MB total system memory (512-MB × 1, 256-MB × 2) ◦ 256 MB total system memory (256-MB ×
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Category Description 940GML 940GML 945GM system system system board board with board with without WLAN WLAN wireless local area network (WLAN) Wireless Integrated wireless options by way of WLAN √ √ module: ● WLAN antennae (2, configured in display assembly) ● Intel 802.11a/b/g ● Broadcom and Intel 802.11b/g External media One Type I/II PC Card slot, 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit √ √ √ card CardBus Ports ● 2-pin AC jack √ √ √ ● Audio-out (stereo microphone) jack ● Audio-in (stereo headphone) jack ● R
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Category Description 940GML 940GML 945GM system system system board board with board with without WLAN WLAN wireless local area network (WLAN) Serviceability End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter √ √ √ ● Battery (system) √ √ √ ● Hard drive √ √ √ ● Memory module √ √ √ ● WLAN module √√ 4Chapter 1 Product description
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2 External component identification Front components Item Component Function (1) Wireless antennae (select models only) Send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: 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. (2) Battery light ● Amber: A battery is charging. ●
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Top components Buttons and lights Item Component Function (1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on. (3) Wireless button (select models only) Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless connection. NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection. (4) Wireless light (select models only) ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless
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Item Component Function To learn more about power settings, follow these steps: ● In Windows Vista, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. ● In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. (6) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state (Windows Vista) or in Standby (Windows XP). ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (7) Speaker Produces sound. *This table describes factory
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Pointing devices Item Component Function (1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left 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. ●
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Left-side components Item Component Function (1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (2) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable. (3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (4) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. NOTE: The HP 530 Notebook PC does not support Smart AC ada
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Bottom components Item Component Function (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. NOTE: The HP 530 Notebook PC does not support Smart Battery technology. (2) Battery release latches (2) Release the battery from the battery bay. (3) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. (5
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3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located on the bottom of the computer. Serial number location 11
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Computer major components Item Description Spare part number (1) Display assemblies 15.4-inch, WXGA BrightView display assembly for use only with computer models with 440716-001 WLAN capability (includes wireless antenna transceivers and cables) 15.4-inch, WXGA BrightView display assembly for use only with computer models 440715-001 without WLAN capability 12 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
