HP Omnibook 430

Service Manual
HP OmniBook 300, 425, 430, 530

HP Omnibook 430 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Omnibook 430
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Document Overview and Resources

Provides an introduction to the manual and lists supplementary resources.

Part 1: Product Information

Product Overview

Introduces the general product information section.

Product Features

Details the features of OmniBook 300, 425, and 430 models.

OmniBook 530 Features

Details the features of the OmniBook 530 model.

Product Comparisons

Compares specifications across different OmniBook models.

Product at a Glance

Visual breakdown of the OmniBook's components.

Part 2: Troubleshooting

OmniBook Self-Test

Guide to performing on-board hardware and firmware diagnostics.

Loop Back Connectors

Explains serial and parallel port loop back connector usage.

Troubleshooting Flowchart Guide

Tips for using troubleshooting flowcharts effectively.

Main Troubleshooting Flowchart

A comprehensive flowchart to diagnose issues.

Power Source Problems

Flowchart for diagnosing power supply issues.

Boot-Up Problems

Flowchart to resolve issues during system startup.

Display Problems

Flowchart for diagnosing display-related issues.

Hard Disk Problems

Flowchart for troubleshooting hard disk drive errors.

Memory Problems

Flowchart for diagnosing memory module issues.

Power Management Problems

Flowchart for resolving battery and power management issues.

Pop-Out Mouse Problems

Flowchart for troubleshooting the pop-out mouse.

Floppy Drive Problems

Flowchart for diagnosing external floppy drive issues.

Parallel Port Problems

Flowchart for troubleshooting parallel port connectivity.

Serial Port Problems

Flowchart for troubleshooting serial port connectivity.

PCMCIA Problems

Flowchart for diagnosing PCMCIA card issues.

IR Port Problems

Flowchart for troubleshooting infrared (IR) port issues.

Part 3: Hardware Repair

Battery (End User Replaceable)

Instructions for replacing the user-replaceable battery.

Memory (End User Replaceable)

Instructions for replacing the user-replaceable memory module.

Hard Disk DriveFlash Card and System ROM (End User Replaceable)

Procedures for reimaging or replacing storage and ROM.

Mouse (End User Replaceable)

Instructions for removing and replacing the mouse.

Small Parts (End User Replaceable)

Procedures for replacing small user-replaceable parts.

Display (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Procedures for display assembly removal (requires service).

Keyboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Procedures for keyboard removal (requires service).

Logic PCA Board (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Procedures for logic board replacement (requires service).

Paw Carrier (Paw Active) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Procedures for paw carrier removal (requires service).

Other Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Lists other replaceable components and their procedures.

Appendix A: Technical and Resource Specifications

Mass Storage Specifications

Technical details on storage devices.

Card Services and Socket Services Version Matrix

Version compatibility for card services.

Memory Map

Diagram of system memory layout.

Appendix B: Power On Self Test Codes

Beep Codes

Codes used for identifying POST errors via beeps.

Display Codes

Codes displayed on screen for POST errors.

Appendix C: Password Policy

System Password Recovery Procedure

Steps for recovering a forgotten system password.

Appendix D: Part Numbers

Component Part Number Listing

A comprehensive list of part numbers for OmniBook components.