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...) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 73 Starting 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...
...) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 73 Starting 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...
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... to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to a drive, or loss of static electricity. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Before handling a drive, be sure that you are unsure whether the computer is closed. Handle flex cables with at...
... to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to a drive, or loss of static electricity. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Before handling a drive, be sure that you are unsure whether the computer is closed. Handle flex cables with at...
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...the following components are removed from the defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover: ● Power button board and cable (see Power button board on page 48). ● Optical drive cable, (see Optical drive on page 32). ● USB/audio board, (see Hard drive on the right ...upper corner (1) where the display hinge and top cover meet. Reverse this procedure to remove the top cover (3). Lift around the edges of the...
...the following components are removed from the defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover: ● Power button board and cable (see Power button board on page 48). ● Optical drive cable, (see Optical drive on page 32). ● USB/audio board, (see Hard drive on the right ...upper corner (1) where the display hinge and top cover meet. Reverse this procedure to remove the top cover (3). Lift around the edges of the...
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... (see WLAN module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. c. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. WLAN module (see Battery on page 30). e. b. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes the hard drive rubber bracket and screws.
... (see WLAN module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. c. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. WLAN module (see Battery on page 30). e. b. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes the hard drive rubber bracket and screws.
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Component replacement procedures 45 Remove the USB/audio cable Phillips M 2.5×3.0 screw (2) and then lift the USB/audio board (3). Disconnect the USB/audio cable (1) by flipping open the ZIF connector and lifting the cable. Remove the hard drive: 1.
Component replacement procedures 45 Remove the USB/audio cable Phillips M 2.5×3.0 screw (2) and then lift the USB/audio board (3). Disconnect the USB/audio cable (1) by flipping open the ZIF connector and lifting the cable. Remove the hard drive: 1.
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Lift the front of the hard drive (1) and slide the hard drive (2) forward . 46 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 2.
Lift the front of the hard drive (1) and slide the hard drive (2) forward . 46 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 2.
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Release the hard drive connector cable from the hard drive b. Remove the four Phillips M3.0×3.5 screws (1) from the bracket and separate the front edges of the hard drive rubber bracket from the clips. If it is necessary to disassemble the hard drive, perform the following steps: a. 3. Disassemblying the hard drive Component replacement procedures 47 NOTE: You will disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board when you remove the system board. 4.
Release the hard drive connector cable from the hard drive b. Remove the four Phillips M3.0×3.5 screws (1) from the bracket and separate the front edges of the hard drive rubber bracket from the clips. If it is necessary to disassemble the hard drive, perform the following steps: a. 3. Disassemblying the hard drive Component replacement procedures 47 NOTE: You will disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board when you remove the system board. 4.
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...see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. d. WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 29). e. Remove the power button board: 1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to reassemble and install the hard drive. If you . 2. Keyboard (see WLAN ... computer. 3. c. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Memory module (see Optical drive on , and then shut it down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Power ...
...see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. d. WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 29). e. Remove the power button board: 1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to reassemble and install the hard drive. If you . 2. Keyboard (see WLAN ... computer. 3. c. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Memory module (see Optical drive on , and then shut it down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Power ...
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...off the computer. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Component replacement procedures 55 Description Models with a hard drive and optical drive: System board with...use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Models with a hard drive and no optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3-4010U processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Core i3-...
...off the computer. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Component replacement procedures 55 Description Models with a hard drive and optical drive: System board with...use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Models with a hard drive and no optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3-4010U processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Core i3-...
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... cover on page 40). Disconnect the following components are removed from the system board: (1) Display panel cable (2) Speaker cable (3) Optical drive connector cable (4) USB/audio board cable 56 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts f. Top cover (see Hard drive on page 63) Remove the system board: 1. When replacing the system board, be...
... cover on page 40). Disconnect the following components are removed from the system board: (1) Display panel cable (2) Speaker cable (3) Optical drive connector cable (4) USB/audio board cable 56 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts f. Top cover (see Hard drive on page 63) Remove the system board: 1. When replacing the system board, be...
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Disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board. b. Remove the hard drive connector cable: a. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. 58 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you. The hard drive cable is part of the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, part number 732071-001. 6.
Disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board. b. Remove the hard drive connector cable: a. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. 58 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you. The hard drive cable is part of the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, part number 732071-001. 6.
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... off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 32). Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. e. Remove the RTC battery: 1. WLAN module (see System board on page 30). Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 44). d. f. h. Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool (1) to release the RTC battery from...
... off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 32). Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. e. Remove the RTC battery: 1. WLAN module (see System board on page 30). Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 44). d. f. h. Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool (1) to release the RTC battery from...
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...door on page 28). Service door (see Battery on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Memory module (see Hard drive on page 44). Hard drive (see Memory module on page 29). Remove the 2 screws (2) that secure the fan to turn the computer on, and... power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. g. Before removing the fan, follow these steps: 1. If you . 2. b. f. Turn the system board upside down through the ventilation grill located ...
...door on page 28). Service door (see Battery on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Memory module (see Hard drive on page 44). Hard drive (see Memory module on page 29). Remove the 2 screws (2) that secure the fan to turn the computer on, and... power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. g. Before removing the fan, follow these steps: 1. If you . 2. b. f. Turn the system board upside down through the ventilation grill located ...
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...whether the computer is off the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 28). Service door (see Memory module on page 40). h. Remove the heat sink assembly: 1. Turn the system board upside down through the ventilation grill...page 30). Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 4. Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 29). WLAN module (see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see WLAN module on page 32). Component replacement procedures 63 Exhaust ...
...whether the computer is off the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 28). Service door (see Memory module on page 40). h. Remove the heat sink assembly: 1. Turn the system board upside down through the ventilation grill...page 30). Disconnect the fan cable from the computer. 4. Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Optical drive (see Top cover on page 29). WLAN module (see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see WLAN module on page 32). Component replacement procedures 63 Exhaust ...
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... page 29). Turn the system board upside down through the operating system. 2. d. System board (see Hard drive on page 40). Release the power connector from the computer. 4. c. Memory module (see WLAN module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 32). h. Disconnect...
... page 29). Turn the system board upside down through the operating system. 2. d. System board (see Hard drive on page 40). Release the power connector from the computer. 4. c. Memory module (see WLAN module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 32). h. Disconnect...
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... from the computer. 4. c. g. h. f. System board (see Battery on page 55). Remove the battery (see System board on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Service door on page 44). Service door (see Hard drive on page 28). Memory module (see Optical drive on page 29). Reverse this procedure to install the power connector...
... from the computer. 4. c. g. h. f. System board (see Battery on page 55). Remove the battery (see System board on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Service door on page 44). Service door (see Hard drive on page 28). Memory module (see Optical drive on page 29). Reverse this procedure to install the power connector...
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... display assembly to the base enclosure. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Optical drive (see System board on page 29). Remove the display assembly: 1. Service door (see Hard drive on page 40). g. b. Hard drive (see Service door on page 32). e. Top cover (see Battery on , and then shut it down through...
... display assembly to the base enclosure. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Optical drive (see System board on page 29). Remove the display assembly: 1. Service door (see Hard drive on page 40). g. b. Hard drive (see Service door on page 32). e. Top cover (see Battery on , and then shut it down through...
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Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer... an optional power source. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the ...
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer... an optional power source. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the ...
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.... related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For software not provided with the computer. Using HP Recovery media, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from...
.... related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For software not provided with the computer. Using HP Recovery media, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from...
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... and recovery 81 Press f11 while the computer boots. - If possible, back up hard drive space. Insert the HP Recovery media you created, and then restart the computer. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you can change the boot order: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect...
... and recovery 81 Press f11 while the computer boots. - If possible, back up hard drive space. Insert the HP Recovery media you created, and then restart the computer. Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) HP Recovery Manager software allows you can change the boot order: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: For tablets, connect...