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... 3-2 Display assembly components 3-7 Plastics Kit 3-9 Mass storage devices 3-10 Miscellaneous parts 3-11 Sequential part number listing 3-12 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Service tag 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-7 Hard drive 4-8 Memory module 4-11 Wireless module 4-13 Optical drive 4-15 Keyboard 4-17 Speakers 4-20 Top cover 4-22 Power button board 4-25 TouchPad button board 4-26 Maintenance and Service Guide iv
... 3-2 Display assembly components 3-7 Plastics Kit 3-9 Mass storage devices 3-10 Miscellaneous parts 3-11 Sequential part number listing 3-12 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Component replacement procedures 4-5 Service tag 4-5 Computer feet 4-6 Battery 4-7 Hard drive 4-8 Memory module 4-11 Wireless module 4-13 Optical drive 4-15 Keyboard 4-17 Speakers 4-20 Top cover 4-22 Power button board 4-25 TouchPad button board 4-26 Maintenance and Service Guide iv
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...X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Supports mini versions of wireless module: 2 wireless antennas built into display assembly Support for no-WLAN option Support for models with no webcam) High-definition audio supports Microsoft® premium requirements with 2 HP Altec Lansing speakers 56K V.92 data/fax MDC modem (computer models not equipped with a modem have a cover over the RJ-11 jack opening) Supports all worldwide certification requirements Integrated 10/1000 network interface card (NIC) Integrated wireless...
...X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Supports mini versions of wireless module: 2 wireless antennas built into display assembly Support for no-WLAN option Support for models with no webcam) High-definition audio supports Microsoft® premium requirements with 2 HP Altec Lansing speakers 56K V.92 data/fax MDC modem (computer models not equipped with a modem have a cover over the RJ-11 jack opening) Supports all worldwide certification requirements Integrated 10/1000 network interface card (NIC) Integrated wireless...
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... or activates items on an external mouse. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Select Mouse settings. Top components TouchPad 2 External component identification Item Component 1 TouchPad off indictor. Use the left side of the TouchPad control button like the left button on the screen. There is amber. ■ To switch between active and inactive, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator 2 TouchPad zone* 3 Left TouchPad control* 4 Right TouchPad control* *This table describes factory settings.
... or activates items on an external mouse. To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Select Mouse settings. Top components TouchPad 2 External component identification Item Component 1 TouchPad off indictor. Use the left side of the TouchPad control button like the left button on the screen. There is amber. ■ To switch between active and inactive, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator 2 TouchPad zone* 3 Left TouchPad control* 4 Right TouchPad control* *This table describes factory settings.
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... port 2 Vent 3 HDMI port (select models only) 4 Network connection light 5 RJ-45 (network) jack 6 Network activity light 7 USB ports (2) 8 Audio-in (microphone) jack 9 Audio-out (headphone) jack 10 Digital media slot (select models only) 11 Drive light Function Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Amber: Data is connected to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Produces sound...
... port 2 Vent 3 HDMI port (select models only) 4 Network connection light 5 RJ-45 (network) jack 6 Network activity light 7 USB ports (2) 8 Audio-in (microphone) jack 9 Audio-out (headphone) jack 10 Digital media slot (select models only) 11 Drive light Function Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Amber: Data is connected to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Produces sound...
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Reverse this procedure to install the webcam module. Disconnect the webcam module cable 2 from the display enclosure as the webcam module cable allows. 2. Lift the webcam module 1 as far from the webcam module, and remove the webcam module. The webcam module is available using spare part number 600166-001. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-33 Removal and replacement procedures To remove the webcam module (select models only): 1.
Reverse this procedure to install the webcam module. Disconnect the webcam module cable 2 from the display enclosure as the webcam module cable allows. 2. Lift the webcam module 1 as far from the webcam module, and remove the webcam module. The webcam module is available using spare part number 600166-001. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-33 Removal and replacement procedures To remove the webcam module (select models only): 1.
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Lift up on the silver transceiver 1 and release the adhesive material from the display cover 2. 2. Lift up to install the display wireless antenna transceivers. The wireless antenna transceivers with cable are available with the LCD cable kit using spare part number 599087-001. Reverse this procedure to remove the antenna transceivers 3. Removal and replacement procedures To remove the wireless antenna transceivers: 1. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-37
Lift up on the silver transceiver 1 and release the adhesive material from the display cover 2. 2. Lift up to install the display wireless antenna transceivers. The wireless antenna transceivers with cable are available with the LCD cable kit using spare part number 599087-001. Reverse this procedure to remove the antenna transceivers 3. Removal and replacement procedures To remove the wireless antenna transceivers: 1. Maintenance and Service Guide 4-37
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Removal and replacement procedures To remove the microphone module: 1. Lift up to install the microphone module. 4-38 Maintenance and Service Guide Reverse this procedure to remove the microphone cable 3. The microphone module is available with the LCD cable kit using spare part number 599087-001. Release the microphone from the clip 1 and release the microphone cable from the adhesive tabs 2. 2.
Removal and replacement procedures To remove the microphone module: 1. Lift up to install the microphone module. 4-38 Maintenance and Service Guide Reverse this procedure to remove the microphone cable 3. The microphone module is available with the LCD cable kit using spare part number 599087-001. Release the microphone from the clip 1 and release the microphone cable from the adhesive tabs 2. 2.
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Setup Utility System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable ...
Setup Utility System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. ✎ On models with two hard drives, this Change Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 5-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable ...
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... 1-1 removal 4-53 spare part number 3-3, 4-52, 4-54 product description audio 1-2 cable lock 1-3 chipset 1-1 Ethernet 1-2 external media cards 1-2 graphics 1-1 hard drives 1-2 keyboard 1-3 memory module 1-1 microphone 1-2 modem module 1-2 operating system 1-3 optical drives 1-2 panel 1-1 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 product name 1-1 serviceability 1-3 TouchPad 2-1 video 2-5 webcam 1-2 wireless module 1-2 product name 1-1 Maintenance and Service Guide Index R recovery methods f11 recovery 8-4 recovery discs 8-4 Recovery Manager 8-4 recovery partition 8-4 removal/replacement preliminaries...
... 1-1 removal 4-53 spare part number 3-3, 4-52, 4-54 product description audio 1-2 cable lock 1-3 chipset 1-1 Ethernet 1-2 external media cards 1-2 graphics 1-1 hard drives 1-2 keyboard 1-3 memory module 1-1 microphone 1-2 modem module 1-2 operating system 1-3 optical drives 1-2 panel 1-1 ports 1-3 power requirements 1-3 product name 1-1 serviceability 1-3 TouchPad 2-1 video 2-5 webcam 1-2 wireless module 1-2 product name 1-1 Maintenance and Service Guide Index R recovery methods f11 recovery 8-4 recovery discs 8-4 Recovery Manager 8-4 recovery partition 8-4 removal/replacement preliminaries...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... DVD+R discs 73 Blu-ray Disc (BD 73 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Configuring AutoPlay ...75 Changing DVD region settings 75 Observing the copyright warning 76 Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 76 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 77 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 78 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 Using Disk Cleanup ...80 Replacing the hard drive ...81 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device ...85 Connecting a USB device 85 Removing a USB device ...86 Using Digital Media Slot cards ...87 Inserting a digital card...
... DVD+R discs 73 Blu-ray Disc (BD 73 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Configuring AutoPlay ...75 Changing DVD region settings 75 Observing the copyright warning 76 Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 76 Creating (burning) a CD or DVD 77 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 78 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...80 Using Disk Defragmenter 80 Using Disk Cleanup ...80 Replacing the hard drive ...81 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device ...85 Connecting a USB device 85 Removing a USB device ...86 Using Digital Media Slot cards ...87 Inserting a digital card...
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... illustration in (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects a network cable. Produces sound when connected to the network. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is being...
... illustration in (microphone) jack (9) Audio-out (headphone) jack (10) Digital Media Slot (select models only) (11) Drive light Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Connects a network cable. Produces sound when connected to the network. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is being...
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... sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem You may add wireless networking capability to use. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem You may add wireless networking capability to use. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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...). 4. Repeat for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Windows scans your hard drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may be reinstalled 1. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to install the updated driver. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on the...
...). 4. Repeat for software and driver downloads, enter your specific product from the models listed. 4. Windows scans your hard drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may be reinstalled 1. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to install the updated driver. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on the...
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... types: ● 1.44-MB diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Press the release button...
... types: ● 1.44-MB diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Press the release button...
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... Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB disk on Key/USB Hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan...
... Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB disk on Key/USB Hard disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in intervals of Setup Utility. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan...
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... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Help and Support for more information. 2. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating...
... a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Help and Support for more information. 2. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. You may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating...
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... optional power source. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that are displayed on your hard drive designation. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are ready to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
... optional power source. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that are displayed on your hard drive designation. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. If no instructions are ready to the location on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
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... stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 106 Appendix B Software updates NOTE: In some locations you may be able to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Select your operating system. 5.
... stored, and double-click the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. When the list of the device. 106 Appendix B Software updates NOTE: In some locations you may be able to install the updated driver. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your hard drive. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Select your operating system. 5.
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... keys identifying 5 media control 39 muting/restoring speaker volume 38 volume down 37 volume mute 37 volume up 37 adjusting webcam properties 46 administrator password creating 94 entering 94 managing 94 airport security devices 69 antennas 9 antivirus software 96 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 42 audio features 41 audio functions, checking 42 audio-in (microphone) jack 37 audio-out (headphone) jack 37 AutoPlay 75 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 109 personal files 109 templates 109 battery calibrating 63 charging...
... keys identifying 5 media control 39 muting/restoring speaker volume 38 volume down 37 volume mute 37 volume up 37 adjusting webcam properties 46 administrator password creating 94 entering 94 managing 94 airport security devices 69 antennas 9 antivirus software 96 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 42 audio features 41 audio functions, checking 42 audio-in (microphone) jack 37 audio-out (headphone) jack 37 AutoPlay 75 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 109 personal files 109 templates 109 battery calibrating 63 charging...
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... WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 62 critical updates, software 97 CyberLink PowerDVD 40 D device drivers HP drivers 50 Windows drivers 51 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 87 inserting 87 removing 88 stopping 88 digital dual array microphone, identifying 37 Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 disc drive 78 disc performance 80 Disk Cleanup software 80 Disk Defragmenter software 80 displaying system information 100 drive media 52 drives boot order 102 caring for 69 DVD burning 77 changing region setting 75...
... WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 62 critical updates, software 97 CyberLink PowerDVD 40 D device drivers HP drivers 50 Windows drivers 51 Diagnostics menu 102 digital card defined 87 inserting 87 removing 88 stopping 88 digital dual array microphone, identifying 37 Digital Media Slot, identifying 7 disc drive 78 disc performance 80 Disk Cleanup software 80 Disk Defragmenter software 80 displaying system information 100 drive media 52 drives boot order 102 caring for 69 DVD burning 77 changing region setting 75...