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... ...28 Memory module ...29 WLAN module ...30 Optical drive ...32 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 34 Component replacement procedures ...34 Display panel ...35 Keyboard ...37 Top cover ...40 Hard drive ...44 Power button board ...48 TouchPad button... 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
... ...28 Memory module ...29 WLAN module ...30 Optical drive ...32 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 34 Component replacement procedures ...34 Display panel ...35 Keyboard ...37 Top cover ...40 Hard drive ...44 Power button board ...48 TouchPad button... 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 ...Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) Windows 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 ...Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) Windows 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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...System Information screen, which provides the product name and serial number of the tablet or on the keyboard base. Component Description CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental... agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer, as well as information about the memory, processor, BIOS, and keyboard. From the Start screen, ...
...System Information screen, which provides the product name and serial number of the tablet or on the keyboard base. Component Description CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental... agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer, as well as information about the memory, processor, BIOS, and keyboard. From the Start screen, ...
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d. Lift the panel (3) to replace the panel. 36 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Reverse this procedure to remove it. Release the tab (1) and disconnect the connector (2). c. Remove the four Phillips M2.0×2.5 screws (1) and carefully move the display panel (2) to the keyboard .
d. Lift the panel (3) to replace the panel. 36 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Reverse this procedure to remove it. Release the tab (1) and disconnect the connector (2). c. Remove the four Phillips M2.0×2.5 screws (1) and carefully move the display panel (2) to the keyboard .
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...776778-DB1 776778-051 776778-041 776778-B31 776778-061 776778-161 776778-DH1 776778-071 776778-031 776778-001 Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the ...replacement procedures 37 Description Keyboard for use in Canada Keyboard for use in France Keyboard for use in Germany Keyboard for use internationally Keyboard for use in Italy Keyboard for use in Latin America Keyboard for use in the Netherlands Keyboard for use in Spain Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom Keyboard ...
...776778-DB1 776778-051 776778-041 776778-B31 776778-061 776778-161 776778-DH1 776778-071 776778-031 776778-001 Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the ...replacement procedures 37 Description Keyboard for use in Canada Keyboard for use in France Keyboard for use in Germany Keyboard for use internationally Keyboard for use in Italy Keyboard for use in Latin America Keyboard for use in the Netherlands Keyboard for use in Spain Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom Keyboard ...
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Remove the keyboard: 1. Open the computer. 4. Insert a thin tool or a keyboard push tool into the keyboard screw hole, and then press on its left side. 3. Rest the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 38 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Remove the Phillips M2.5×6.5 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2.
Remove the keyboard: 1. Open the computer. 4. Insert a thin tool or a keyboard push tool into the keyboard screw hole, and then press on its left side. 3. Rest the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 38 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Remove the Phillips M2.5×6.5 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2.
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5. Component replacement procedures 39 Turn the computer right-side up and forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest. 7. Remove the keyboard (3). Lift the rear edge of the keyboard to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board. 8. Gently slide your finger along the top edge of the keyboard (2), and then swing the keyboard up with the front toward you. 6. Release the ZIF connector (1) by lifting the connector tab to release the keyboard clips (1).
5. Component replacement procedures 39 Turn the computer right-side up and forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest. 7. Remove the keyboard (3). Lift the rear edge of the keyboard to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board. 8. Gently slide your finger along the top edge of the keyboard (2), and then swing the keyboard up with the front toward you. 6. Release the ZIF connector (1) by lifting the connector tab to release the keyboard clips (1).
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...: a. Remove the service door (see Memory module on page 28). Remove the memory module (see Service door on page 29). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 37). 40 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. b. Disconnect the power from the computer by first...
...: a. Remove the service door (see Memory module on page 28). Remove the memory module (see Service door on page 29). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 37). 40 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. b. Disconnect the power from the computer by first...
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... the hard drive rubber bracket and screws. Turn off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 732071-001. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 28). d. f. WLAN module (see Top cover on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Top cover ...(see WLAN module on page 32). If you are included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. ...
... the hard drive rubber bracket and screws. Turn off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 732071-001. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 28). d. f. WLAN module (see Top cover on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Top cover ...(see WLAN module on page 32). If you are included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. ...
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Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Optical drive (see Battery on , ... the computer on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 37). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 32). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 28). Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off...
Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Optical drive (see Battery on , ... the computer on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 37). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 32). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 28). Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off...
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... (see Keyboard on page 30). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 37). Top cover (see Service door on , and then shut it down , with the front toward you. 2. Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.5 broadhead screw (2) that secures the TouchPad button board bracket to the top cover. 50 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for...
... (see Keyboard on page 30). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 37). Top cover (see Service door on , and then shut it down , with the front toward you. 2. Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.5 broadhead screw (2) that secures the TouchPad button board bracket to the top cover. 50 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for...
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... page 32). Remove the optical drive connector cable. 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the system board. 2. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 37). Remove the optical drive connector cable: 1. If you are unsure whether...
... page 32). Remove the optical drive connector cable. 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the system board. 2. Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 37). Remove the optical drive connector cable: 1. If you are unsure whether...
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..., follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 4. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 40). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 30). d. Top cover (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures 53 Reverse this procedure to the base enclosure. Turn off or in...
..., follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 4. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 40). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 30). d. Top cover (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Component replacement procedures 53 Reverse this procedure to the base enclosure. Turn off or in...
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...see Memory module on page 29). e. Memory module (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Keyboard (see Battery on page 28). Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (...system board, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Optical drive (see WLAN module on page 37). Component replacement procedures 55 Description Models with a hard drive and optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3-4010U processor for use in models without ...
...see Memory module on page 29). e. Memory module (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Keyboard (see Battery on page 28). Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (...system board, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Optical drive (see WLAN module on page 37). Component replacement procedures 55 Description Models with a hard drive and optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3-4010U processor for use in models without ...
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...unplugging the power cord from the socket on page 28). Service door (see System board on page 32). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 55). g. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 29). Top cover (see Memory module on page 37). Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic...), and then remove the following components: a. Remove the RTC battery: 1. c. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 59 Remove the battery (see Battery on page 40). RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 697917-001 Before removing the RTC...
...unplugging the power cord from the socket on page 28). Service door (see System board on page 32). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 55). g. Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 29). Top cover (see Memory module on page 37). Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic...), and then remove the following components: a. Remove the RTC battery: 1. c. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 59 Remove the battery (see Battery on page 40). RTC battery Description RTC battery Spare part number 697917-001 Before removing the RTC...
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... computer. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. b. Service door (see Service door on page 30). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 55). e. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 28). f. System board (see Battery on page 40). Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the computer.... operating system. 2. Remove the fan: 1. These conditions are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. If you . 2. h. Component replacement procedures 61 Memory module (see Hard drive on page 44). Hard drive (see Memory module on page 32). Before removing the fan, follow...
... computer. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. b. Service door (see Service door on page 30). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 55). e. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 28). f. System board (see Battery on page 40). Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the computer.... operating system. 2. Remove the fan: 1. These conditions are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. If you . 2. h. Component replacement procedures 61 Memory module (see Hard drive on page 44). Hard drive (see Memory module on page 32). Before removing the fan, follow...
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Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Service door (see Keyboard on page 37). Keyboard (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 28). Component replacement procedures 63 Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the...
Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Service door (see Keyboard on page 37). Keyboard (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Hard drive (see Battery on page 28). Component replacement procedures 63 Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the...
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... Service door (see Top cover on page 28). c. Top cover (see Service door on page 40). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 30). d. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 37). Release the power connector from the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by ...drive on page 32). e. Remove the power connector board: NOTE: The power connector bracket was removed when removing the system board. 1. Component replacement procedures 65 Memory module (see Battery on page 29). h. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 27), and then remove the following...
... Service door (see Top cover on page 28). c. Top cover (see Service door on page 40). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 30). d. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 37). Release the power connector from the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by ...drive on page 32). e. Remove the power connector board: NOTE: The power connector bracket was removed when removing the system board. 1. Component replacement procedures 65 Memory module (see Battery on page 29). h. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 27), and then remove the following...
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... the following components: a. WLAN module (see Battery on page 30). e. Remove the speakers: 66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 44). System board (see Top cover on page 55). Speakers Description Speakers (include, speaker cable, and...
... the following components: a. WLAN module (see Battery on page 30). e. Remove the speakers: 66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 44). System board (see Top cover on page 55). Speakers Description Speakers (include, speaker cable, and...
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... computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 28). b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 44). Service door (see Memory module on , and then shut it down through the operating system.... 2. g. Remove the display assembly (3). 68 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the ...
... computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 28). b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 44). Service door (see Memory module on , and then shut it down through the operating system.... 2. g. Remove the display assembly (3). 68 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the ...