Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... display is black, computer does not start If LEDs do not glow when power button is pressed, there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for the LEDs to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection...an external monitor to check display Remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for technical assistance. HP Notebook PCs - If computer does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Disconnect all peripheral devices and ...
... display is black, computer does not start If LEDs do not glow when power button is pressed, there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for the LEDs to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection...an external monitor to check display Remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for technical assistance. HP Notebook PCs - If computer does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Disconnect all peripheral devices and ...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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...and Canada. Product Limited Warranty Periods Hardware Covered HP computer Included HP accessories and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year 1 year Third-party accessories Not warranted by HP. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, HP MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. THIS HP LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE COUNTRY OR LOCALITY WHERE HP HAS MARKETED THIS PRODUCT. General Terms THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE HP BRANDED HARDWARE PRODUCTS ("HP PRODUCTS") SOLD BY OR LEASED FROM HEWLETT-...
...and Canada. Product Limited Warranty Periods Hardware Covered HP computer Included HP accessories and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year 1 year Third-party accessories Not warranted by HP. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, HP MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. THIS HP LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE COUNTRY OR LOCALITY WHERE HP HAS MARKETED THIS PRODUCT. General Terms THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE HP BRANDED HARDWARE PRODUCTS ("HP PRODUCTS") SOLD BY OR LEASED FROM HEWLETT-...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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... new. Rechargeable batteries are entitled to warranty service according to your purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of purchase or lease from defects in materials or workmanship during the Limited Warranty Period. These are free from HP. HP warrants that the HP Product and all... using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in hardware performance to give you with a replacement product selected by HP that manifests a defect in materials and workmanship under this document if a repair to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty...
... new. Rechargeable batteries are entitled to warranty service according to your purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of purchase or lease from defects in materials or workmanship during the Limited Warranty Period. These are free from HP. HP warrants that the HP Product and all... using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in hardware performance to give you with a replacement product selected by HP that manifests a defect in materials and workmanship under this document if a repair to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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... any product from defects in materials or workmanship resulting in connection with the product; (c) by the use . Your battery is made in the HP Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited to the conditions of your own installation of... your purchase or lease of the battery included in writing and signed by HP; Battery life is not responsible for your product in the user documentation that came with the HP Product. The battery warranty does not cover changes in battery capacity. HP is not warranted and will decrease with...
... any product from defects in materials or workmanship resulting in connection with the product; (c) by the use . Your battery is made in the HP Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited to the conditions of your own installation of... your purchase or lease of the battery included in writing and signed by HP; Battery life is not responsible for your product in the user documentation that came with the HP Product. The battery warranty does not cover changes in battery capacity. HP is not warranted and will decrease with...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... and off 32 Navigating ...33 Selecting ...33 Using TouchPad gestures 33 Scrolling 35 Pinching/Zooming 35 Rotating 36 6 Maintenance ...37 Replacing the battery ...38 Inserting the battery ...38 Removing the battery ...39 Removing or replacing the vanity cover 40 Removing the vanity cover 40 Replacing the vanity cover 40 Replacing the hard drive...
... and off 32 Navigating ...33 Selecting ...33 Using TouchPad gestures 33 Scrolling 35 Pinching/Zooming 35 Rotating 36 6 Maintenance ...37 Replacing the battery ...38 Inserting the battery ...38 Removing the battery ...39 Removing or replacing the vanity cover 40 Removing the vanity cover 40 Replacing the vanity cover 40 Replacing the hard drive...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Battery disposal information Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits To access this Web site, go to... to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to maximize battery life ● How to use the multimedia features of the computer...
... Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Battery disposal information Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits To access this Web site, go to... to set up the computer ● Help to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to maximize battery life ● How to use the multimedia features of the computer...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... hard drive is being accessed. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to external power and the battery is fully charged. WARNING! Left side Component (1) (2) Power connector Battery light (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) Drive light (6) USB port (7) Audio-out (headphone)...) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. ● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to cool internal components and prevent...
... hard drive is being accessed. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to external power and the battery is fully charged. WARNING! Left side Component (1) (2) Power connector Battery light (3) External monitor port (4) Vent (5) Drive light (6) USB port (7) Audio-out (headphone)...) jack Description Connects an AC adapter. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. ● Blinking white: The battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● White: The computer is connected to cool internal components and prevent...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Bottom Component (1) Battery locking latch (2) Battery bay (3) Battery release latch Description Locks the battery into the battery bay. Bottom 13 Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the battery.
Bottom Component (1) Battery locking latch (2) Battery bay (3) Battery release latch Description Locks the battery into the battery bay. Bottom 13 Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the battery.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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The state of the battery icon: ● Green: charged ● Yellow: low ● Red: critically low Launches the QuickWeb software Help. Icon Function Launches the Power Control dialog box to see information about battery capacity: ● When the computer is connected to AC power, the icon appears with an AC power cord. ● When the computer is indicated by the color of charge is running on battery power, the icon appears as only a battery. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar 19
The state of the battery icon: ● Green: charged ● Yellow: low ● Red: critically low Launches the QuickWeb software Help. Icon Function Launches the Power Control dialog box to see information about battery capacity: ● When the computer is connected to AC power, the icon appears with an AC power cord. ● When the computer is indicated by the color of charge is running on battery power, the icon appears as only a battery. Identifying the QuickWeb LaunchBar 19
Getting Started - Windows 7
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6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care 37
6 Maintenance ● Replacing the battery ● Removing or replacing the vanity cover ● Replacing the hard drive ● Replacing the memory module ● Updating programs and drivers ● Routine care 37
Getting Started - Windows 7
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With the display closed, position the computer upside down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. Slide the battery locking latch (3) to the right to the computer. 3. Replacing the battery Inserting the battery To insert the battery: 1. Save your work and shut down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to lock the battery into the battery bay until the battery release latch (2) clicks. 6. Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay. 38 Chapter 6 Maintenance
With the display closed, position the computer upside down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. Slide the battery locking latch (3) to the right to the computer. 3. Replacing the battery Inserting the battery To insert the battery: 1. Save your work and shut down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you. 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to lock the battery into the battery bay until the battery release latch (2) clicks. 6. Insert the battery (1) into the battery bay. 38 Chapter 6 Maintenance
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...can cause loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you. 5. Slide the battery locking latch (1) inward to the computer. 3. To prevent loss of information. With the display closed, position ...the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to unlock the battery. Removing the battery To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery that is unlocked by the red icon that appears in the latch. 6.
...can cause loss of information, save your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface with the battery bay toward you. 5. Slide the battery locking latch (1) inward to the computer. 3. To prevent loss of information. With the display closed, position ...the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to unlock the battery. Removing the battery To remove the battery: CAUTION: Removing a battery that is unlocked by the red icon that appears in the latch. 6.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Remove the battery (1) (see Removing the battery on the front edge of the vanity cover, and then remove it snaps into the 4 slots in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the ...
Remove the battery (1) (see Removing the battery on the front edge of the vanity cover, and then remove it snaps into the 4 slots in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Removing or replacing the vanity cover 41 3. Insert the battery (3) (see Inserting the battery on page 38).
Removing or replacing the vanity cover 41 3. Insert the battery (3) (see Inserting the battery on page 38).
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...computer. 2. Grasp the tab on page 39). 5. Unplug the power cord from the cable routing channel. 8. Remove the vanity cover (see Removing the battery on the hard drive, and lower the hard drive into the cable routing channel. 42 Chapter 6 Maintenance Carefully remove the hard drive cable from the... AC outlet. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the vanity cover on the hard drive, and lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Insert the hard drive ...
...computer. 2. Grasp the tab on page 39). 5. Unplug the power cord from the cable routing channel. 8. Remove the vanity cover (see Removing the battery on the hard drive, and lower the hard drive into the cable routing channel. 42 Chapter 6 Maintenance Carefully remove the hard drive cable from the... AC outlet. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the vanity cover on the hard drive, and lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. Insert the hard drive ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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Reconnect external power and external devices. 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the vanity cover on page 38). 7. Replacing the hard drive 43 Turn on the hard drive cable connector (3), and then carefully press the hard drive cable connector onto the system board until it snaps into place. 5. Grasp the tab on the computer. 4. Replace the vanity cover (see Inserting the battery on page 40). 6.
Reconnect external power and external devices. 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the vanity cover on page 38). 7. Replacing the hard drive 43 Turn on the hard drive cable connector (3), and then carefully press the hard drive cable connector onto the system board until it snaps into place. 5. Grasp the tab on the computer. 4. Replace the vanity cover (see Inserting the battery on page 40). 6.
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by replacing the existing memory module in an electrostatic-safe container. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the vanity cover on page 39). 2. The memory module tilts up. Do not touch the components on each side of electric...hold the memory module by the edges only. Insert a new memory module: 44 Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove the vanity cover (see Removing the battery on page 40). 3. Remove the existing memory module: a. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all...
...beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by replacing the existing memory module in an electrostatic-safe container. 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the vanity cover on page 39). 2. The memory module tilts up. Do not touch the components on each side of electric...hold the memory module by the edges only. Insert a new memory module: 44 Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove the vanity cover (see Removing the battery on page 40). 3. Remove the existing memory module: a. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the memory module. 5. a. Replace the battery (see Replacing the vanity cover on the memory module. b. Reconnect external power and external devices. 8. c. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold... both the left and right edges of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot. Replace the vanity cover (see Inserting the battery on the computer. Replacing the memory module 45 Do not touch the components on page 40). 6. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module...
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the memory module. 5. a. Replace the battery (see Replacing the vanity cover on the memory module. b. Reconnect external power and external devices. 8. c. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold... both the left and right edges of the memory module with the tab in the memory module slot. Replace the vanity cover (see Inserting the battery on the computer. Replacing the memory module 45 Do not touch the components on page 40). 6. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... for use. The Microsoft Certificate of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The regulatory label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The serial number label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select ...models only)-Provides the serial number of Authenticity is located inside the battery bay. 54 Chapter 8 Customer support This label is located inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification...
... for use. The Microsoft Certificate of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The regulatory label is affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The serial number label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select ...models only)-Provides the serial number of Authenticity is located inside the battery bay. 54 Chapter 8 Customer support This label is located inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... found on DC power within the following specifications. The AC power source must be supplied by HP for IT power systems in this computer. The computer can operate on the system regulatory label inside the battery bay of the computer. 56 Chapter 9 Specifications Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC...
... found on DC power within the following specifications. The AC power source must be supplied by HP for IT power systems in this computer. The computer can operate on the system regulatory label inside the battery bay of the computer. 56 Chapter 9 Specifications Although the computer can be powered from a standalone DC...