HP MINI 1101 (01) PDF Document

The TouchPad on your HP MINI 1101 has several components with specific functions:

The caps lock light on your HP MINI 1101 indicates the status of the caps lock function. When the light is on, it means that caps lock is on.

Your HP MINI 1101 keyboard includes several special keys for system functions:

The lights on the front of your HP MINI 1101 provide status information for various components:

The power and wireless switches on your HP MINI 1101 have the following functions:

The right side of your HP MINI 1101 features the following ports and jacks:

The left side of your HP MINI 1101 includes the following ports and components:

The display assembly on your HP MINI 1101 includes the following components:

The bottom of your HP MINI 1101 has the following components:

Your HP MINI 1101 has two types of wireless antennas integrated into the display assembly:

WWAN antennas (2) (select models only): Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide-area networks (WWANs). This option is not available on computers with Mobile Mi installed.

WLAN antennas (2): Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLANs).

The antennas are not visible from the outside of the device. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions.

The service tag on your HP MINI 1101 provides important information for ordering parts or requesting support. Here is what each part of the tag means:

(1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of the device.

(2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.

(3) Part number/Product number (p/n): 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.

(4) Model description: This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the device.

(5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the device.

To complete removal and replacement procedures on your HP MINI 1101, you will need the following tools:

Flat-bladed screwdriver

Magnetic screwdriver

Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers

When servicing your HP MINI 1101, observe the following precautions:

Plastic Parts: Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions.

Cables and Connectors: When servicing the device, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the device. Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.

Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the device, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device 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.

Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock-proof foam.

Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.

After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag.

Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers.

Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

To prevent damage to the device when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these precautions:

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.

A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V. The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by different activities.

Packaging and transporting guidelines:

To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.

Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging.

Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations.

Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers.

Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly.

Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or nonconductive foam.

Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.

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 service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums.

When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials.

Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.

Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items only at static-free workstations.

Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.

Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.

Before disassembling the device, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.

3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.

To remove the battery:

1. Turn the device upside-down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.

2. Slide the battery release latches to release the battery.

3. Remove the battery.

Reverse this procedure to install a battery.

This section applies only to device models with WWAN capability. If there is a SIM inserted in the SIM slot, it must be removed before disassembling the computer. Be sure that the SIM is reinserted in the SIM slot after reassembling the computer.

Before removing the SIM, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Disconnect all external devices.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer.

4. Remove the battery.

To remove the SIM:

1. Press in on the SIM. The module will be partially ejected from the SIM slot.

2. Remove the SIM from the SIM slot.

Reverse this procedure to insert the SIM.

Before removing the memory module, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the device.

2. Disconnect all external devices.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter.

4. Remove the battery.

5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.

To remove the memory module:

1. Loosen the 2 Phillips 2.0×3.0 captive screws that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer.

2. Swing the cover up and away from the inside of the computer, and then remove the cover.

3. Spread the retaining tabs on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module. The edge of the module opposite the slot will rise away from the device.

4. Remove the memory module by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. Memory modules are designed with a notch to prevent incorrect insertion.

Reverse this procedure to install a memory module.

Before removing the keyboard, perform these preliminary steps:

1. Shut down the device.

2. Disconnect all external devices.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter.

4. Remove the battery.

5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.

To remove the keyboard:

1. Remove the 3 Phillips SP2.0×3.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the device.

2. Turn the device right-side up, and then open the display as far as possible.

3. Turn the device upside down, and locate the keyboard release access on the bottom of the computer, inside the battery bay.

4. Insert a flexible tool into the opening, and then press inward to release the keyboard.

5. Turn the device right-side up, and then lift up on the top and left edges of the keyboard until the keyboard releases completely.

6. Slide the keyboard back until its top edge rests on the display assembly.

7. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector to which the keyboard cable is attached.

8. Disconnect the cable, and then remove the keyboard.

Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.

Before removing the real-time clock (RTC) battery, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the device.

2. Disconnect all external devices.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter.

4. Remove the main battery.

5. If applicable, remove the SIM card.

6. Remove the Keyboard.

To remove the RTC battery:

1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the system board.

2. Detach the RTC battery from the system board. The RTC battery is attached to the system board with double-sided tape.

Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery.

Before removing the hard drive or solid-state drive, follow these preliminary steps:

1. Shut down the device.

2. Disconnect all external devices.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter.

4. Remove the main battery.

5. If applicable, remove the SIM card.

6. Remove the keyboard.

To remove the mass storage assembly:

1. Loosen the Phillips SP2.5×10.0 captive screw, and remove the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws that secure the assembly to the device.

2. Use the Mylar tab to slide the assembly to the left to disconnect it, and remove the assembly.

If you have a hard drive:

1. Remove the 4 Phillips SP3.0×4.0 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

2. Using the Mylar tab, lift the bracket away from the hard drive.

If you have a solid-state drive:

1. Remove the 4 Phillips SP2.0×3.0 screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the solid-state drive.

2. Lift the solid-state drive to remove it.

Reverse the relevant procedure to install a new drive.

The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working. It reports information about the device and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the device, and then press f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Because the Setup Utility is not operating system-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke:

To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.

To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field (for example, an Enable/Disable field), use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6.

To select an item, press enter.

To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.

To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open, press f1.

To restore the Setup Utility default settings, follow this procedure:

1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed.

2. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.

3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter.

4. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the device restarts. Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.

You can exit the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.

To exit the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

To exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

After either choice, the device restarts and loads the operating system.

The Setup Utility menus provide various options for configuring your HP MINI 1101. Some items may not be supported by your specific device.

Main menu

Security menu

System Configuration menu

Diagnostics menu

If Mobile Mi is installed on your HP MINI 1101, you should back up your files regularly to protect your information. Successful recovery after a system failure depends on having a complete backup.

You can back up important personal files and folders to the Mini Mobile Drive (select models only), to an external hard drive, or to a USB flash drive (purchased separately).

When to back up:

On a regular basis

Before the system is repaired or restored

Before you add or modify hardware or software

In case of system failure or instability on your HP MINI 1101 with Mobile Mi, you can restore the operating system and programs installed at the factory. The restore process reformats the hard drive, completely erasing all information. All files you have created and any software installed on the device are permanently removed.

Using System Restore (Recommended)

1. Turn on or restart the device, and then press the esc key repeatedly while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2. The “System Restore” page opens.

3. Use the arrow keys to select System Restore, and then press enter.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system.

Using HP Mi Restore Image Creator

Use this option if you are unable to boot the device or use System Restore. You will need a 2-GB (minimum) bootable USB flash drive and another computer running Windows or Linux.

The general process is to download the HP Mi Restore Image Creator utility on the other computer, use it to create a bootable USB flash drive with the recovery image, and then use that drive to restore your HP MINI 1101.

The restore process may take several hours and the device must be connected to AC power.

If your HP MINI 1101 has Windows Vista, you should create an initial backup immediately after software setup and continue to back up regularly. You can back up to an optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.

Backup Tips:

Store personal files in the Documents folder and back it up regularly.

Back up templates that are stored in their associated programs.

Save customized settings by taking a screen shot. To do this, display the screen you want to save, press alt+fn+prt sc (for the active window) or fn+prt sc (for the entire screen), open a word-processing document, select Edit > Paste, and save the document.

To create a backup using Backup and Restore Center:

1. Ensure the computer is connected to AC power.

2. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your entire computer (select models only) or your files.

If your HP MINI 1101 with Windows Vista experiences system failure or instability, you have several recovery options:

Using Windows Recovery Tools:

To recover previously backed-up information, go to Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center and follow the instructions.

To use Startup Repair (which erases the hard drive), back up personal files, restart the computer, press f8 before Windows loads, and select Repair your computer.

Using f11 recovery tools:

This option completely erases the hard drive and reinstalls the original factory image.

1. Back up all personal files if possible.

2. Turn on or restart the computer and press esc when the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message appears.

3. Press f11 when the “Press for recovery” message is displayed.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately):

If you cannot boot the computer, you can use a purchased Windows Vista DVD.

1. Back up all personal files if possible.

2. Insert the DVD and restart the computer.

3. When prompted, press any key to boot from the DVD.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions and select Repair your computer.

For an HP MINI 1101 with Windows XP, you can use the Windows Backup utility (select models only) and the provided recovery discs.

Backing up your information:

You can back up individual files or folders to an external hard drive or a network drive.

1. Ensure the computer is connected to AC power.

2. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the wizard.

Recovering your information:

To restore previously backed-up files:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.

2. In the wizard, click Restore files and settings, and then click Next.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovering the operating system and programs (reformats the hard drive):

This process reinstalls the original operating system and software from the factory.

1. If possible, back up all personal files.

2. Insert the Operating System disc into the optical drive.

3. Shut down and then turn on the computer.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system.

5. After the OS is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the Driver Recovery disc.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and programs.

The pin assignments for the various connectors on your HP MINI 1101 are as follows:

Audio-in (microphone)

Audio-out (headphone)

External monitor

RJ-45 (network)

Universal Serial Bus (USB)