HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any important data! slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform... a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose ...
...Failure Or Symptoms of drive or at minimum back up any important data! slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, perform... a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... wireless module only with the computer. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. ..., hard drive bay, The service door provides access to know your country or region. The labels are in your computer From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. If you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with a wireless module authorized for use in...
... wireless module only with the computer. Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. ..., hard drive bay, The service door provides access to know your country or region. The labels are in your computer From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. If you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with a wireless module authorized for use in...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that your battery should be replaced, contact support. Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! Factory-sealed battery To monitor the status of your battery, or ... or shut down on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and...
...or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that your battery should be replaced, contact support. Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! Factory-sealed battery To monitor the status of your battery, or ... or shut down on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to charge. ● The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select the User guides. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in fire or water. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the ... If the battery is connected to AC external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. WARNING! To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Windows desktop changes appearance. 44 Chapter 6 Managing ...
... to charge. ● The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select the User guides. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in fire or water. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the ... If the battery is connected to AC external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. WARNING! To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Windows desktop changes appearance. 44 Chapter 6 Managing ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain at the optimum level of your software content with HP CoolSense on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Troubleshooting power problems Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the computer may be ... AC adapter to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on , follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. As a result, the surface temperature of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ●...
...the computer is not detected and the performance and fan options remain at the optimum level of your software content with HP CoolSense on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Troubleshooting power problems Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the computer may be ... AC adapter to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on , follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. As a result, the surface temperature of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ●...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...extended period Although you exit Sleep. Shutting down (turning off the display and computer. From the Start screen, point to you as soon as you can turn off the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 46 Chapter 6 Managing power The Shut down . When the charms list... the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, on the Start screen, type smart, and then select then select Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Be sure to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any...
...extended period Although you exit Sleep. Shutting down (turning off the display and computer. From the Start screen, point to you as soon as you can turn off the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 46 Chapter 6 Managing power The Shut down . When the charms list... the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, on the Start screen, type smart, and then select then select Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Be sure to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on ...disconnect the external hard drive. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you can drastically improve the performance of your computer by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive ...
... wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on ...disconnect the external hard drive. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you can drastically improve the performance of your computer by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...work area. The hard drive is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by deleting unnecessary files. 2. WARNING! HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that you can be sure that you can safely delete to complete. Connect the computer...to improve performance is the desk where you store your physical work . Follow the on -screen instructions. To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to AC power. 2. To add or replace a memory module: Improving performance 57 A great solution to expand the amount of memory ...
...work area. The hard drive is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by deleting unnecessary files. 2. WARNING! HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that you can be sure that you can safely delete to complete. Connect the computer...to improve performance is the desk where you store your physical work . Follow the on -screen instructions. To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to AC power. 2. To add or replace a memory module: Improving performance 57 A great solution to expand the amount of memory ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Recovery after a system failure is only as good as registry settings. The backup can no longer be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Restoring files is also useful if you add hardware and software programs, create ... to a proper working state or even back to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. As you ever 70 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering A system restore point contains information that Windows uses, such as your ...
...Recovery after a system failure is only as good as registry settings. The backup can no longer be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Restoring files is also useful if you add hardware and software programs, create ... to a proper working state or even back to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. As you ever 70 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering A system restore point contains information that Windows uses, such as your ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...NOTE: File History is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to continue. For U.S. HP Recovery Manager will be connected to a USB port on . To create HP Recovery media: 1. choose to reset the computer by default, so you ever need...recovery media after you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. If you use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of the recovery DVDs. Or instead you can ...
...NOTE: File History is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to continue. For U.S. HP Recovery Manager will be connected to a USB port on . To create HP Recovery media: 1. choose to reset the computer by default, so you ever need...recovery media after you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. If you use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of the recovery DVDs. Or instead you can ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on your computer using File History, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose to restore to reinstall the individual application or driver. Windows creates system restore points automatically .... For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 75. 72 Chapter 11 Backing up data to the replacement drive. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 74. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you to restore without...
... more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on your computer using File History, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose to restore to reinstall the individual application or driver. Windows creates system restore points automatically .... For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 75. 72 Chapter 11 Backing up data to the replacement drive. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 74. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you to restore without...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...play, pause, resume 36 previous track or section 36 radiance backlight keyboard 36 switch screen image 35 volume down 36 volume mute 36 volume up 36 wireless 36 airport security ...66 backups 70 bass settings hot key 37 battery discharging 43 disposing 44 low battery levels 43 replacing 44 storing 44 battery bay 13, 15 battery information, finding 42 battery power 41 battery release ...registering 64 firewall software 65 fn key, identifying 12, 22, 37 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 56 hard drive bay, identifying 14 hard drive light 4 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port, connecting ...
...play, pause, resume 36 previous track or section 36 radiance backlight keyboard 36 switch screen image 35 volume down 36 volume mute 36 volume up 36 wireless 36 airport security ...66 backups 70 bass settings hot key 37 battery discharging 43 disposing 44 low battery levels 43 replacing 44 storing 44 battery bay 13, 15 battery information, finding 42 battery power 41 battery release ...registering 64 firewall software 65 fn key, identifying 12, 22, 37 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 56 hard drive bay, identifying 14 hard drive light 4 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port, connecting ...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you create will help you safeguard your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Then it if you ever need to help you successfully set up , restoring ...creating the partitions. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is corrupted or has been replaced. This step creates a backup of backing up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original ...
... you create will help you safeguard your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Then it if you ever need to help you successfully set up , restoring ...creating the partitions. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is corrupted or has been replaced. This step creates a backup of backing up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original ...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of HP Recovery media can obtain recovery discs for you successfully set up the computer. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set to create recovery media...an external optical drive, it on the computer; From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to customize the system or aid in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity ...
...configures the settings for the blank USB flash drive or the number of HP Recovery media can obtain recovery discs for you successfully set up the computer. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set to create recovery media...an external optical drive, it on the computer; From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to customize the system or aid in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity ...
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... information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 108. ● If you have a quick way to the replacement drive. For more information, see what is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows Refresh option allows you to start Refresh: 1. From the Start screen, type h, and then select...
... information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 108. ● If you have a quick way to the replacement drive. For more information, see what is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows Refresh option allows you to start Refresh: 1. From the Start screen, type h, and then select...