HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
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... YES support for End User to Take Document any important data! Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
... YES support for End User to Take Document any important data! Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...an SSD if installed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests,... shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Additional information can cause the drive to fail. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by automatically "parking the heads"...
...an SSD if installed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests,... shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Additional information can cause the drive to fail. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by automatically "parking the heads"...
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... configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and...
... configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and...
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... articles for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to optimize performance. HP CMI - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of data to ...the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to contiguous space. For more ...
... articles for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to optimize performance. HP CMI - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of data to ...the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to contiguous space. For more ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Using Disk Cleanup ...57 Adding or replacing memory modules 57 Updating programs and drivers ...59 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 60 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 60 Traveling with or shipping your ...64 Using Internet security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock...
Using Disk Cleanup ...57 Adding or replacing memory modules 57 Updating programs and drivers ...59 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 60 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 60 Traveling with or shipping your ...64 Using Internet security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock...
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... connect the device. Some devices use minimal force to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on page 16. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to run; See Getting to know your computer on page 3 for all of damage to a USB connector, use the...
... connect the device. Some devices use minimal force to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on page 16. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to run; See Getting to know your computer on page 3 for all of damage to a USB connector, use the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of your computer. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable...
... of your computer. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... module by the edges only. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. c. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the latest versions. Technology is seated. With the memory module at..., until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module. 9. a. Replace the...
... module by the edges only. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. c. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the latest versions. Technology is seated. With the memory module at..., until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer to your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module. 9. a. Replace the...
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Download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers and also register to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. support, go to clean the keyboard. ...of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Traveling with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use a circular ... chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can of the computer. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer Without the latest driver, you are some tips to keep them in mind to drip between the keys on the keyboard surface....
Download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers and also register to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. support, go to clean the keyboard. ...of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not use a vacuum cleaner attachment to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Traveling with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use a circular ... chloride, and hydrocarbons, which can of the computer. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer Without the latest driver, you are some tips to keep them in mind to drip between the keys on the keyboard surface....
User Guide - Windows 8
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... information about computer viruses, from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in most viruses, destroy them to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing Windows updates Updates to correct security problems and improve software performance. At this location, you install on the... Obtain updates to correct security problems and improve functionality of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer should be sure that were originally installed on page 59. To be regularly updated to the operating system and...
... information about computer viruses, from the Microsoft website and through the updates link in most viruses, destroy them to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing Windows updates Updates to correct security problems and improve software performance. At this location, you install on the... Obtain updates to correct security problems and improve functionality of both hardware and software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer should be sure that were originally installed on page 59. To be regularly updated to the operating system and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...File History. A system restore point is also useful if you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. For more ...also manually create a system restore point at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of certain hard drive contents saved...
...File History. A system restore point is also useful if you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. For more ...also manually create a system restore point at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of certain hard drive contents saved...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. From the Start screen..., type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 74. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover the ...
... and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. From the Start screen..., type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 74. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover the ...
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...at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to retain. 74 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring,... and recovering support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the factory. 3. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner...
...at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to retain. 74 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring,... and recovering support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the factory. 3. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... This is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for battery removal instructions. This is the product name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. See Battery on the service...
... This is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for battery removal instructions. This is the product name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. See Battery on the service...
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... are unsure whether the computer is the alphanumeric identifier used to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Pivot the front edge...
... are unsure whether the computer is the alphanumeric identifier used to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Pivot the front edge...
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... cord from the computer. 4. Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×3.5 screw (1) that secures the optical drive the computer. 2. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2.
... cord from the computer. 4. Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×3.5 screw (1) that secures the optical drive the computer. 2. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2.
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Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to release the optical drive tray. 5. Component replacement procedures 53 If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bezel, use a thin tool or an unbent paper clip (1) to press on the optical drive bezel tab (2), and then release the left side of the optical drive bezel (3). Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer. 4. 3.
Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to release the optical drive tray. 5. Component replacement procedures 53 If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bezel, use a thin tool or an unbent paper clip (1) to press on the optical drive bezel tab (2), and then release the left side of the optical drive bezel (3). Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer. 4. 3.
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Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 2. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard release holes, and then press on its right side. 3. Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Rest and secure the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 5. Partially open the computer. 4. Remove the keyboard: 1.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 2. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard release holes, and then press on its right side. 3. Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Rest and secure the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 5. Partially open the computer. 4. Remove the keyboard: 1.
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.... 4. Fan (see Optical drive on page 48) b. Optical drive (see Fan on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to 3.10-GHz, 1600-MHz FSB, 3.0MB L3 cache, 35 W) Intel Dual Core i3-3130M 2.60-GHz processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, 35...
.... 4. Fan (see Optical drive on page 48) b. Optical drive (see Fan on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to 3.10-GHz, 1600-MHz FSB, 3.0MB L3 cache, 35 W) Intel Dual Core i3-3130M 2.60-GHz processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, 35...