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...board ...48 TouchPad button board ...50 Optical drive connector cable ...52 eMMC board ...53 System board ...55 RTC battery ...59 Fan ...61 Heat sink assembly ...63 Power connector cable ...65 Speakers ...66 Display assembly ...67 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ... ...73 Updating the BIOS ...73 Determining the BIOS version ...73 Downloading a BIOS update ...74 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...74 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 75 8 Specifications ...76 Computer specifications ...76 15.6-inch display specifications ...76 Hard drive specifications ...77 viii
...board ...48 TouchPad button board ...50 Optical drive connector cable ...52 eMMC board ...53 System board ...55 RTC battery ...59 Fan ...61 Heat sink assembly ...63 Power connector cable ...65 Speakers ...66 Display assembly ...67 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ... ...73 Updating the BIOS ...73 Determining the BIOS version ...73 Downloading a BIOS update ...74 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...74 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 75 8 Specifications ...76 Computer specifications ...76 15.6-inch display specifications ...76 Hard drive specifications ...77 viii
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Category Description Support PS/2 interface Power requirements Supports the following AC adapters: 1M length power cord 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (3-wire, 4.5 mm barrel) Supports the following batteries: ● 4 cell, 41 Whr, 2.8 AH ● 3 cell, 31 Whr, 2.8 AH Security Kensington Security Lock Operating system Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with...8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) with 2 years 100GB OneDrive Windows 8.1 Ubuntu FreeDOS 2.0 Serviceability End user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery Keyboard (select model replacement only) Memory module Optical drive Hard drive WLAN module 3
Category Description Support PS/2 interface Power requirements Supports the following AC adapters: 1M length power cord 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (3-wire, 4.5 mm barrel) Supports the following batteries: ● 4 cell, 41 Whr, 2.8 AH ● 3 cell, 31 Whr, 2.8 AH Security Kensington Security Lock Operating system Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with...8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) with 2 years 100GB OneDrive Windows 8.1 Ubuntu FreeDOS 2.0 Serviceability End user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery Keyboard (select model replacement only) Memory module Optical drive Hard drive WLAN module 3
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.../status lights (5) Vent (6) HDMI port (7) USB 3.0 ports (8) Memory card reader Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is normal for the internal fan to cycle on the network. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act... as a deterrent, but it is occurring on and off during routine operation. It is using battery power. To remove a card: ● Press in on the card until it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
.../status lights (5) Vent (6) HDMI port (7) USB 3.0 ports (8) Memory card reader Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is normal for the internal fan to cycle on the network. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act... as a deterrent, but it is occurring on and off during routine operation. It is using battery power. To remove a card: ● Press in on the card until it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
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Bottom Component (1) Battery lock (2) Battery bay (3) Battery release latch (4) Vents (6) (5) Service door Description Locks and unlocks the battery in the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. It is normal for the internal fan to the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot and the memory module slots. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Releases the battery. Provides access to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the battery.
Bottom Component (1) Battery lock (2) Battery bay (3) Battery release latch (4) Vents (6) (5) Service door Description Locks and unlocks the battery in the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. It is normal for the internal fan to the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot and the memory module slots. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Releases the battery. Provides access to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the battery.
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...752237-001 776906-001 776772-001 777664-001 779456-001 776777-001 776775-001 16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Item (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Intel Core i3-4005U processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Pentium ...8.1 Standard Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Fan RTC battery Heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material): Power connector (includes bracket): Hard drive connector cable is available in the hardware kit, part number...
...752237-001 776906-001 776772-001 777664-001 779456-001 776777-001 776775-001 16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Item (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Intel Core i3-4005U processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Pentium ...8.1 Standard Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Fan RTC battery Heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material): Power connector (includes bracket): Hard drive connector cable is available in the hardware kit, part number...
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... 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) RTC battery HDMI to VGA adapter WLAN Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter for use on all computer models 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
... 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) RTC battery HDMI to VGA adapter WLAN Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter for use on all computer models 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
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...includes 2 rubber screw covers) Speakers (include subwoofer, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators) 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (nPFC, RC, 3-wire, 4.5 mm), nslim Heat sink 4 cell, 41 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Power cord for use in the United States, 3-pin, black, 1.00-m Power cord for use...black, 1.00-m Antenna Kit (includes left and right hinges and 2 rubber screw covers) Audio/USB port TouchPad button board (includes cable) 15.6-in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable) Power button board (includes cable) Cover Kit (includes service door and wireless module compartment cover) Sequential ...
...includes 2 rubber screw covers) Speakers (include subwoofer, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators) 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (nPFC, RC, 3-wire, 4.5 mm), nslim Heat sink 4 cell, 41 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Power cord for use in the United States, 3-pin, black, 1.00-m Power cord for use...black, 1.00-m Antenna Kit (includes left and right hinges and 2 rubber screw covers) Audio/USB port TouchPad button board (includes cable) 15.6-in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable) Power button board (includes cable) Cover Kit (includes service door and wireless module compartment cover) Sequential ...
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... (includes TouchPad and cable) Top cover for use in models with eMMC (includes TouchPad and cable) Webcamera/microphone module 3 cell, 31 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Base enclosure for use in models without an optical drive DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel, bracket, cable, and screws) System board...
... (includes TouchPad and cable) Top cover for use in models with eMMC (includes TouchPad and cable) Webcamera/microphone module 3 cell, 31 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Base enclosure for use in models without an optical drive DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel, bracket, cable, and screws) System board...
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... the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Firmly slide the release latch (1) to unlock the battery and slide the battery release latch (2) to remove it . To insert the battery: CAUTION: Do not slant the battery as you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Component replacement procedures 27 Disconnect the power...
... the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Firmly slide the release latch (1) to unlock the battery and slide the battery release latch (2) to remove it . To insert the battery: CAUTION: Do not slant the battery as you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Component replacement procedures 27 Disconnect the power...
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Reset the battery lock (2) to remove. 28 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Lift the door (3). 3. Service door Description Service door is available with the plastics kit. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the service door screws (1) and (2). 2. Spare part number 776781-001 1. Slide the service door (4) forward to the locked position. 2.
Reset the battery lock (2) to remove. 28 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Lift the door (3). 3. Service door Description Service door is available with the plastics kit. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the service door screws (1) and (2). 2. Spare part number 776781-001 1. Slide the service door (4) forward to the locked position. 2.
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... 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare part number 691740-001 691739-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the service door (see Battery on each side of the memory module. Remove the memory module (2) by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the....) 2. Disconnect all external devices from the slot at a 45 degree angle. Spread the two retaining tabs (1) on page 27). 5. Remove the battery (see Service door on , and then shut it away from the computer. 4. If you are replacing it, install the new memory module in Hibernation...
... 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare part number 691740-001 691739-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the service door (see Battery on each side of the memory module. Remove the memory module (2) by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the....) 2. Disconnect all external devices from the slot at a 45 degree angle. Spread the two retaining tabs (1) on page 27). 5. Remove the battery (see Service door on , and then shut it away from the computer. 4. If you are replacing it, install the new memory module in Hibernation...
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... module tilts up.) 30 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on the WLAN module. Remove the service door (see Battery on page 28). 6. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the computer. 4. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the ...WLAN module "Aux" terminal. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 27). 5. NOTE: The #1 WLAN antenna cable is off the computer.
... module tilts up.) 30 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on the WLAN module. Remove the service door (see Battery on page 28). 6. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the computer. 4. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the ...WLAN module "Aux" terminal. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is connected to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 27). 5. NOTE: The #1 WLAN antenna cable is off the computer.
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... unbent paperclip and press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the paper clip (2) until the optical drive is completely removed from the computer 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on the rear of the CD/DVD drive to the computer (1). 2. Description DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel, bracket, cable, and...
... unbent paperclip and press in Hibernation, turn the computer on the paper clip (2) until the optical drive is completely removed from the computer 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on the rear of the CD/DVD drive to the computer (1). 2. Description DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel, bracket, cable, and...
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... (1) and the two Phillips M2.5×3.0 screws (2) that secure the display bezel to replace the HP Pavilion Notebook display assembly subcomponents, see Battery on page 27). Component replacement procedures 35 Description Display bezel Display panel, raw (15.6 in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect...
... (1) and the two Phillips M2.5×3.0 screws (2) that secure the display bezel to replace the HP Pavilion Notebook display assembly subcomponents, see Battery on page 27). Component replacement procedures 35 Description Display bezel Display panel, raw (15.6 in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect...
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... Keyboard for use in Spain Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom Keyboard for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 27). Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2.
... Keyboard for use in Spain Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom Keyboard for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 27). Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2.
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... WLAN module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the keyboard. Remove the WLAN module (see Battery on page 30). d. c. e. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter...
... WLAN module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the keyboard. Remove the WLAN module (see Battery on page 30). d. c. e. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter...
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... Top cover on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Top cover (see Battery on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts These components are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. ...
... Top cover on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Top cover (see Battery on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts These components are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. ...
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... drive (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Service door (see Optical drive on page 30). Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 40). c. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to reassemble and install the hard ...drive. Keyboard (see Battery on page 28). Remove the power button board: 1. Top cover (see Memory module on , and then shut it down , with the front...
... drive (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Service door (see Optical drive on page 30). Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 40). c. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to reassemble and install the hard ...drive. Keyboard (see Battery on page 28). Remove the power button board: 1. Top cover (see Memory module on , and then shut it down , with the front...
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... components: a. c. e. Remove the TouchPad button board: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 28). f. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 29). WLAN module (see Memory module on page 37). d. TouchPad button board Description TouchPad button board (includes cable) Spare...
... components: a. c. e. Remove the TouchPad button board: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 28). f. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 29). WLAN module (see Memory module on page 37). d. TouchPad button board Description TouchPad button board (includes cable) Spare...
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... on page 28). Remove the optical drive connector cable: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 32). Remove the battery (see Optical drive on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. d. c. Optical drive connector cable NOTE: The optical... drive connector cable is off the computer. Optical drive (see Battery on page 29). WLAN module (see Memory module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Memory module (see WLAN module...
... on page 28). Remove the optical drive connector cable: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 32). Remove the battery (see Optical drive on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. d. c. Optical drive connector cable NOTE: The optical... drive connector cable is off the computer. Optical drive (see Battery on page 29). WLAN module (see Memory module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Memory module (see WLAN module...