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Top components 5 Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader Component (1) Speakers (2) (2) Power button* (3) Media button Description Produce sound. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. ● Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled). ● Launches the DVDPlay program (for at least 5 seconds to turn on...
Top components 5 Buttons, speakers and fingerprint reader Component (1) Speakers (2) (2) Power button* (3) Media button Description Produce sound. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to turn off the computer. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. ● Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled). ● Launches the DVDPlay program (for at least 5 seconds to turn on...
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... the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in Help and Support. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings...
... the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in Help and Support. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings...
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... Card (XD) Type M. Connects the computer to the computer. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB port (8) 1394 port (select models only) (9) Digital Media Slot light (10) Digital Media Slot (11) ExpressCard slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to an optional docking device...
... Card (XD) Type M. Connects the computer to the computer. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB port (8) 1394 port (select models only) (9) Digital Media Slot light (10) Digital Media Slot (11) ExpressCard slot Description Attaches an optional security cable to an optional docking device...
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.... Lights Component (1) Power lights* (2) (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Caps lock light (5) Volume mute light (6) Volume down light (7) Volume up light (8) Wireless light Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth...
.... Lights Component (1) Power lights* (2) (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Caps lock light (5) Volume mute light (6) Volume down light (7) Volume up light (8) Wireless light Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are turned off. On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker volume. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth...
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... drive 7, 13 num lock 14 power 7, 13 TouchPad 3 volume down 13 volume mute 13 volume up 13 wireless 13 M media activity buttons, identifying 6, 15 media button, identifying 5, 14 memory module compartment, identifying 11 microphone (audio-in) jack 7 microphone, internal 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 modem approval label 19 modem cable adapter, country specific 18 modem cable, identifying 18 monitor port, external 10 mute button, identifying 6 N next/fast forward button, identifying 6, 15 num lock light, identifying 14 HDMI 10 USB 9, 10 power button, identifying 5 power...
... drive 7, 13 num lock 14 power 7, 13 TouchPad 3 volume down 13 volume mute 13 volume up 13 wireless 13 M media activity buttons, identifying 6, 15 media button, identifying 5, 14 memory module compartment, identifying 11 microphone (audio-in) jack 7 microphone, internal 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 19 modem approval label 19 modem cable adapter, country specific 18 modem cable, identifying 18 monitor port, external 10 mute button, identifying 6 N next/fast forward button, identifying 6, 15 num lock light, identifying 14 HDMI 10 USB 9, 10 power button, identifying 5 power...
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... QuickPlay software Help for more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. ● Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled). ● Launches the DVDPlay program (for at least 5 seconds to exit Hibernation. Top components 9 Buttons, fingerprint reader, and speakers Item (1) (2) Component Speakers (2) Power button (3) Media button Description Produce sound. ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on...
... QuickPlay software Help for more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. ● Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay preinstalled). ● Launches the DVDPlay program (for at least 5 seconds to exit Hibernation. Top components 9 Buttons, fingerprint reader, and speakers Item (1) (2) Component Speakers (2) Power button (3) Media button Description Produce sound. ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on...
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... microphone, or monaural microphone. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off or in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Front components 13 Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. Produce sound when connected to optional powered...
... microphone, or monaural microphone. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off or in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Front components 13 Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. Produce sound when connected to optional powered...
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...Card (XD) Type H, xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a camcorder. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or an optional USB device. Left-side components 15 Left-side components Item (1) Component Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB port (8) 1394 port (select models only) (9) Digital Media Slot light (10) Digital Media Slot...
...Card (XD) Type H, xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a camcorder. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or an optional USB device. Left-side components 15 Left-side components Item (1) Component Security cable slot (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) eSATA/USB port (7) USB port (8) 1394 port (select models only) (9) Digital Media Slot light (10) Digital Media Slot...
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... 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 number needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides...
... 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 number needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that may be needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides...
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... models equipped with 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules (includes 489804-001 3 wireless antenna transceivers and cables) For use with computer models equipped with 802.11a/b/g and 802.11b/g WLAN modules (includes 2 wireless antenna transceivers and cables) 487748-001 Display hinges (includes left and right hinges) 498136-001 Display Cable Kit (includes display panel cable) 480449-001 Display assembly components 29 Display assembly components The HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC offers 2 types of display...
... models equipped with 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules (includes 489804-001 3 wireless antenna transceivers and cables) For use with computer models equipped with 802.11a/b/g and 802.11b/g WLAN modules (includes 2 wireless antenna transceivers and cables) 487748-001 Display hinges (includes left and right hinges) 498136-001 Display Cable Kit (includes display panel cable) 480449-001 Display assembly components 29 Display assembly components The HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC offers 2 types of display...
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... the computer. All passwords and all external devices connected to the computer. Unknown user password If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password. Shut down through the operating system. 2. NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. Turn on page 54). 5. Disconnect all CMOS settings have been cleared. 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Do not...
... the computer. All passwords and all external devices connected to the computer. Unknown user password If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password. Shut down through the operating system. 2. NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 8. Turn on page 54). 5. Disconnect all CMOS settings have been cleared. 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Do not...
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... locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 115 screws, in 10 different sizes, that must be needed when troubleshooting...
... locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Warranty period: Describes the duration of each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 115 screws, in 10 different sizes, that must be needed when troubleshooting...
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... unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. Before removing the Bluetooth module cable, follow these steps: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the TouchPad button board to which the TouchPad button board cable (1) is off button board: 1. Speaker assembly (see Top cover on page 85) Remove the TouchPad on page 34 for more Cable Kit spare part number information...
... unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer. Before removing the Bluetooth module cable, follow these steps: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure the TouchPad button board to which the TouchPad button board cable (1) is off button board: 1. Speaker assembly (see Top cover on page 85) Remove the TouchPad on page 34 for more Cable Kit spare part number information...
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... turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Then use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Using the Setup Utility 113 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
... turning on or restarting the computer. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Then use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. Using the Setup Utility 113 While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu...
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System Configuration menu Select To do this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. When enabled, saves power when models only) the computer...
System Configuration menu Select To do this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. When enabled, saves power when models only) the computer...
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...; Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select Run a comprehensive self-test on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Enabled/disable Fan Always On. models only) Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select...
...; Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on the system memory. Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select Run a comprehensive self-test on . NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Enabled/disable Fan Always On. models only) Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select...
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... cables, service considerations 48 Card Reader Power Saving 114 CAT5E cable, spare part number 36, 38 changing the Setup Utility language 112 chipset, product description 1 CMOS clearing 52 components bottom 16 buttons 9 display 7 fingerprint reader 9 front 13 keyboard 11 left-side 15 rear 14 right-side 14 speakers 9 TouchPad 12 computer feet locations 54 spare part number 54 computer specifications 116 connectors, service considerations 48 D Digital Media Slot 15 Digital Media Slot Light 15 diskette drive, precautions 48 display assembly removal...
... cables, service considerations 48 Card Reader Power Saving 114 CAT5E cable, spare part number 36, 38 changing the Setup Utility language 112 chipset, product description 1 CMOS clearing 52 components bottom 16 buttons 9 display 7 fingerprint reader 9 front 13 keyboard 11 left-side 15 rear 14 right-side 14 speakers 9 TouchPad 12 computer feet locations 54 spare part number 54 computer specifications 116 connectors, service considerations 48 D Digital Media Slot 15 Digital Media Slot Light 15 diskette drive, precautions 48 display assembly removal...
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... display switch 7 displaying system information 112 docking support, product description 5 drive light 13 drives boot order 115 preventing damage 48 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 48 removal 57 spare part numbers 28, 35, 40, 57 specifications 121 E electrostatic discharge 49 eSATA/USB port 15 esc key 11 Ethernet, product description 4 exiting the Setup Utility 113 expansion port 3 15 ExpressCard slot 15 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 33 external media cards, product description 5 external monitor port location 15...
... display switch 7 displaying system information 112 docking support, product description 5 drive light 13 drives boot order 115 preventing damage 48 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 48 removal 57 spare part numbers 28, 35, 40, 57 specifications 121 E electrostatic discharge 49 eSATA/USB port 15 esc key 11 Ethernet, product description 4 exiting the Setup Utility 113 expansion port 3 15 ExpressCard slot 15 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 33 external media cards, product description 5 external monitor port location 15...
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... description 4 monitor port location 15 pin assignments 159 mouse, spare part numbers 36, 37 L LAN Power Saving 114 language support 114 left-side components 15 lights battery 13 Digital Media Slot 15 drive 13 optical drive 14 power 13 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 35 media button 9 memory map specifications 130, 131, 132 memory module location 16 product description 2 removal 67 spare part numbers 28, 40, 67 memory test 115 microphone locations 8 product description 4 microphone jack location 13 pin assignments 158 model name 1 N network jack location 15 pin...
... description 4 monitor port location 15 pin assignments 159 mouse, spare part numbers 36, 37 L LAN Power Saving 114 language support 114 left-side components 15 lights battery 13 Digital Media Slot 15 drive 13 optical drive 14 power 13 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 35 media button 9 memory map specifications 130, 131, 132 memory module location 16 product description 2 removal 67 spare part numbers 28, 40, 67 memory test 115 microphone locations 8 product description 4 microphone jack location 13 pin assignments 158 model name 1 N network jack location 15 pin...
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... security cable slot 15 security, product description 6 service considerations 47 service tag 17, 53 serviceability, product description 6 Setup Utility changing the language 112 Diagnostics menu 115 display system information 112 exiting 113 Main menu 114 menus 114 restoring default settings 113 Security menu 114 starting 111 System Configuration memu 114 using 112 solid-state drive (SSD) 152 speaker assembly removal 75 spare part number 20, 41, 75 speaker components 9 speakers 9 specifications Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive...
... security cable slot 15 security, product description 6 service considerations 47 service tag 17, 53 serviceability, product description 6 Setup Utility changing the language 112 Diagnostics menu 115 display system information 112 exiting 113 Main menu 114 menus 114 restoring default settings 113 Security menu 114 starting 111 System Configuration memu 114 using 112 solid-state drive (SSD) 152 speaker assembly removal 75 spare part number 20, 41, 75 speaker components 9 speakers 9 specifications Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive...