HP KG461AA HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui
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HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station Maintenance and Service Guide Document Part Number: 463777-001 October 2008 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the docking station. It provides comprehensive information on identifying product features, components, and - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 2
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademarks 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 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 3
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 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 4
1-7 Wireless accessories 1-7 Design overview 1-8 Using the docking station 1-9 Adjusting the docking station 1-9 Connecting to AC power 1-10 Docking the computer 1-12 2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 2-1 Problems and solutions 2-1 General use and connection problems 2-2 Audio - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 5
connector 6-2 External monitor 6-3 RJ-45 (network 6-4 Universal Serial Bus 6-4 7 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 7-1 Requirements for specific countries and regions 7-2 3-Conductor power cord set requirements 7-2 Index iv Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 6
, external speakers, USB hub, and a wireless keyboard and mouse kit. ✎ The wireless keyboard and mouse kit are available in select countries and regions. Compatability The docking station is compatible with all HP and Compaq notebooks having a USB 2.0 port. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-1 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 7
43 cm (17 inches) wide ■ Bottom-mounter sub-woofer speakers ■ Wireless keyboard, mouse, receiver (select models only) ■ Hard drive bay and power connector ■ Infrared pass-through support ■ Lights (power, good dock, mute) ■ Volume control ■ Allows use of iPod or MP3 player with its sound system ■ Can - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 8
the computer is docked, the power button on the docking station acts like the computer power button, using the computer management settings. On: The docking station is on. zone to increase volume. Produce stereo docking station sound. Holds the docked computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-3 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 9
Product description Bottom components Item Component 1 Vent 2 Subwoofer Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. Produces low audio-frequency sound. 1-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 10
an optional compatible audio/video receiver through a digital control cable (purchased separately). Connects an optional HP Personal Media Drive to dedicated external AC power. Docks a computer. On: The computer is correctly docked. Attaches an optional security cable to the docking station. ✎ The - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 11
information, refer to the microphone manufacturer's instructions. Connect optional USB devices. Power is always on to all USB ports when the docking station is connected to AC power. ✎ There are 4 additional USB ports on the rear panel of the docking station. 1-6 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 12
Holds an optional internal HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. Item Component 1 Wireless keyboard 2 Wireless mouse (with receiver) Description Connects to the docking station without a cable. Connects to the docking station without a cable. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-7 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 13
3, "Illustrated parts catalog." The docking station provides the following device connections: ■ Expansion cable ■ S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) audio jack ■ Audio-out (headphone) jack ■ Audio-in (microphone jack ■ Auxiliary audio-in jack ■ Hard drive power connector ■ IR device ■ PC - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 14
Product description Using the docking station Adjusting the docking station The upper panel on the docking station must be raised before a computer can be docked. To raise the upper panel: 1. Lower the lever 1 located on the left side of the upper panel to the down position. 2. Grasp the upper panel - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 15
feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded. ✎ Both a smart AC power connector and a standard AC power connector are provided. Choose the connector that corresponds to the computer AC power adapter being used. 1-10 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 16
the docking station 1. ❏ Connect a smart AC adapter to the corresponding power connector 1. - or - ❏ Connect a standard AC adapter to the corresponding power connector 1. 3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter 2. 4. Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet 3. Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 17
Product description Docking the computer 1. Open the computer. 2. Slide the computer into the docking station with the keyboard facing you. ✎ The computer is held in place by a buffer pad, which prevents the computer from shifting out of position. 1-12 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 18
docking station, depending on where the expansion port on your computer is located. ✎ The location of the expansion port on your computer varies by computer series and model. ✎ It is important to position the cable correctly, so that the cable can move freely. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-13 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 19
port on the computer. ✎ The expansion port may also be called expansion port 3 in the computer documentation. If the computer is already on, the good dock connection light on the expansion cable turns on. 1-14 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 20
location on the docked computer varies by computer series and model. The power status light on the front of the docking station turns on. ✎ After the computer is docked, the internal computer speakers are disabled and the docking station speakers are activated. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-15 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 21
may void any warranty or exchange allowances. This chapter contains troubleshooting information for the docking station. Carefully match the symptoms of the malfunction against the problem description in the troubleshooting tables to avoid a misdiagnosis. Refer to Chapter 4, "Removal and replacement - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 22
Troubleshooting General use and connection problems Problem The connection indicator light is not on. The computer shuts down unexpectedly. The docked computer cannot access docking station USB devices. The ports or jacks on the docking station are not working. The optional wireless keyboard or - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 23
on the computer. Either use the microphone connected to the docking station or disconnect it. Be sure that the docking station is properly connected to the home entertainment system. Be sure that your home entertainment system is S/PDIF compatible. Video problems Problem Possible cause Solution - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 24
3 Illustrated parts catalog Serial number location When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the docking station serial number and model number located on the bottom of the docking station. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 25
Illustrated parts catalog Docking station Description HP xb4 Docking Station (whole unit replacement) Wireless components Spare Part Number 481018-001 Item Description 1 Wireless USB keyboard (U.S.) Wireless USB keyboard (Brazil) Wireless USB keyboard (Latin America) Wireless USB keyboard (South - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 26
Mini hard drive adapter Power cords (not illustrated) Description Refer to the spare parts list for your computer Sequential part number listing Description Wireless mouse (with receiver) HP xb4 Docking Station (whole unit replacement) Wireless USB keyboard (U.S.) Wireless USB keyboard (Asia/Pacific - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 27
plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions. Cables and connectors Ä CAUTION: When servicing the docking station, be flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-1 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 28
. 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. This is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for your docking station. This number describes - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 29
optional hard drive Installing an HP Personal Media Drive Removal and replacement procedures You can insert a Personal Media Drive (PMD) into the docking station for extra storage capacity. 1. Remove the hard drive security screw 1 on the rear panel of the docking station and remove the hard drive - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 30
hard drive power connector 1 on the docking station. b. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2. c. Connect the power cord to an AC outlet 3. ✎ Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and country. For more information on the hard drive, refer to the instructions that were included - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 31
is an important safety feature. It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded. 1. Disconnect the docking station from AC power. 2. Remove the hard drive security screw 1 on the rear panel of the docking station and remove the hard drive cover 2 from the hard - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 32
drive security screw 2. 5. Reconnect the docking station to AC power. 6. Insert the drive 1 into the adapter until the drive is fully seated. ✎ If the hard drive light 2 does not turn on, reseat the hard drive. For more information on the PMD, refer to the instructions that were included with the - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 33
This table provides physical and performance specifications for the docking station. Metric U.S. Dimensions Length Width Height 35.7 cm 30.3 cm 18.7 cm 14.1 in 11.9 in 7.4 in Nonoperating 10% to 90% 5% to 95%, 38.7°C (101.6°F) maximum wet bulb temperature Maintenance and Service Guide 5-1 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 34
. Consult Help and Support for details. 16,383 16 63 2,001,382 7200 rpm 5.5 ms 7.0 s 100 S *Total storage capacity is 300 billion bytes (for hard drives, 1GB = 1 billion bytes); actual accessible capacity is less. Actual drive specifications may differ slightly. 5-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 35
Audio-in (microphone) 6 Connector pin assignments Pin 1 2 3 Audio-out (headphone) Signal Audio signal in Audio signal in Ground Pin Signal 1 Audio out, left channel 2 Audio out, right channel 3 Ground Maintenance and Service Guide 6-1 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 36
Connector pin assignments Cable docking connector Pin Signal 1 Dock present 2 Battery out 3 Microphone ground 4 Battery out 5 Microphone Left 6 MDI0- 7 Microphone Right 8 MDI0+ 9 Left Ground 40 CRT_Green 41 VSS- 42 VSS- 43 VDC+ 44 VDC+ 6-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 37
9 +5 VDC 10 Ground 11 Monitor detect 12 DDC 2B data 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 DDC 2B clock Connector pin assignments Maintenance and Service Guide 6-3 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 38
Connector pin assignments RJ-45 (network) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Universal Serial Bus Signal Transmit + Transmit Receive + Unused Unused Receive Unused Unused Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Ground 6-4 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 39
of 125 or 250 V AC, as required by the power system of each country or region. ■ The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 40
used. 5. The flexible cord must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used. 7-2 Maintenance and Service Guide - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 41
use problems 2-2 good dock connection light 1-5 H hard drive adapter, part number 3-3 hard drive bay 1-7 Maintenance and Service Guide Index hard drive power docking station 3-2, 3-3 hard drive adapter 3-3 pocket media drive 3-3 wireless keyboard 3-2 wireless mouse 3-2 PC port 1-6 Personal Media - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - Maintenance and Service Gui - Page 42
media drive installation 4-5 part number 3-3 power button 1-3 power connector 1 1-5 power connector 1 light 1-5 power connector 2 1-5 power connector 2 light 1-5 power connector, hard drive 1-5 power cord set requirements 7-1 power status light 1-3 problems audio 2-2 connection 2-2 general use
HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 463777-001
October 2008
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the docking station. It provides
comprehensive information on identifying product features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting docking
station problems; and performing basic disassembly procedures.