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... Buttons, switch, and speaker 13 Keys ...14 Front components ...16 Right-side components ...16 Left-side components ...18 Bottom components ...19 Multimedia components ...20 Wireless antennas (select models only 22 Additional hardware components 23 3 Illustrated parts catalog 24 Service tag ...24 Computer major components 26 Display assembly components 33 Plastics Kit ...35 Cables ...36 Mass storage devices ...37 Miscellaneous parts ...39 Sequential part number listing...
... Buttons, switch, and speaker 13 Keys ...14 Front components ...16 Right-side components ...16 Left-side components ...18 Bottom components ...19 Multimedia components ...20 Wireless antennas (select models only 22 Additional hardware components 23 3 Illustrated parts catalog 24 Service tag ...24 Computer major components 26 Display assembly components 33 Plastics Kit ...35 Cables ...36 Mass storage devices ...37 Miscellaneous parts ...39 Sequential part number listing...
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... ...55 Battery ...56 Service door ...56 Hard drive ...59 Memory module ...64 WLAN module ...66 Optical drive ...68 Fan ...69 Heat sink ...70 Processor ...71 Palm rest ...73 Keyboard ...78 Top cover ...82 Power switch board 87 Bluetooth module ...89 USB connector assembly 90 Speaker ...92 Display assembly ...93 System board ...102 Main battery connector 106 RTC battery ...108 Modem module ...109 Audio board ...111 5 Computer Setup ...113 Computer Setup in Windows 113 Starting Computer Setup 113 Using Computer Setup 113...
... ...55 Battery ...56 Service door ...56 Hard drive ...59 Memory module ...64 WLAN module ...66 Optical drive ...68 Fan ...69 Heat sink ...70 Processor ...71 Palm rest ...73 Keyboard ...78 Top cover ...82 Power switch board 87 Bluetooth module ...89 USB connector assembly 90 Speaker ...92 Display assembly ...93 System board ...102 Main battery connector 106 RTC battery ...108 Modem module ...109 Audio board ...111 5 Computer Setup ...113 Computer Setup in Windows 113 Starting Computer Setup 113 Using Computer Setup 113...
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... slot (2) Security cable slot (3) Vent (4) External monitor port (5) Battery light (6) Power connector (7) RJ-45 (network) jack (8) HDMI port (9) USB port (1) Description Supports optional ExpressCards. Connects optional USB device. 18 Chapter 2 External component identification When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery...
... slot (2) Security cable slot (3) Vent (4) External monitor port (5) Battery light (6) Power connector (7) RJ-45 (network) jack (8) HDMI port (9) USB port (1) Description Supports optional ExpressCards. Connects optional USB device. 18 Chapter 2 External component identification When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery...
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... parts catalog The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
... parts catalog The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
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... 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 many screws, in many different sizes, that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided...
... 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 many screws, in many different sizes, that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. 54 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided...
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... the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the slot at an angle. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Component replacement procedures 67 Shut down through Help and Support. Disconnect all countries and regions Spare part number 605560-005 593533-001 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in all external devices connected to...
... the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the slot at an angle. Remove the WLAN module: 1. Component replacement procedures 67 Shut down through Help and Support. Disconnect all countries and regions Spare part number 605560-005 593533-001 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in all external devices connected to...
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is enabled. Computer Setup in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to enter BIOS Setup. Press f10 to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Windows 113 5 Computer Setup Computer Setup in this guide...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is enabled. Computer Setup in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System Configuration menus. NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to enter BIOS Setup. Press f10 to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Windows 113 5 Computer Setup Computer Setup in this guide...
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... then follow the on -screen instructions. - NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup. 2. To return all settings in the lower-left...
... then follow the on -screen instructions. - NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup. 2. To return all settings in the lower-left...
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...). ● Enable/disable display diagnostic URL (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable SD Card boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable floppy boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable PXE Internal NIC boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/Disable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Mode (disabled by your computer. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by default). ● Set the legacy boot order. 118 Chapter 5 Computer Setup
...). ● Enable/disable display diagnostic URL (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable SD Card boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable floppy boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable PXE Internal NIC boot (enabled by default). ● Enable/Disable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Mode (disabled by your computer. System Configuration menu NOTE: Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by default). ● Set the legacy boot order. 118 Chapter 5 Computer Setup
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Options include the following: ◦ Disabled ◦ Boot to Network (set by default) ◦ Follow Boot Order ● Enable/disable the ambient light sensor (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the notebook upgrade bay device (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the fingerprint device (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the integrated camera (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the power monitor circuit (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the audio device (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable a modem device (enabled by default). ● ...
Options include the following: ◦ Disabled ◦ Boot to Network (set by default) ◦ Follow Boot Order ● Enable/disable the ambient light sensor (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the notebook upgrade bay device (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the fingerprint device (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the integrated camera (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the power monitor circuit (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable the audio device (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable a modem device (enabled by default). ● ...
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... device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the menu items listed in this Change the Computer Setup language. ● Set an f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order...
... device: Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device: USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device: Network controller ● Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl key. ● Enable/disable USB legacy support. When enabled, USB legacy support allows the following: ◦ Use of the menu items listed in this Change the Computer Setup language. ● Set an f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up. ● Enable/disable CD-ROM boot. ● Enable/disable floppy boot. ● Enable/disable internal network adapter boot. ● Enable/disable MultiBoot, which sets a boot order...
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...support for details. 134 Chapter 6 Specifications Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g Interface type... SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec Security ATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security Seek times (typical read, including setting...,400 488,376,280 312,560,640 Disc rotational speed 7200 and 5400 7200 and 5400 7200 and 5400 7200 and 5400 rpm rpm rpm rpm Operating ...
...support for details. 134 Chapter 6 Specifications Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g Interface type... SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec Security ATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security Seek times (typical read, including setting...,400 488,376,280 312,560,640 Disc rotational speed 7200 and 5400 7200 and 5400 7200 and 5400 7200 and 5400 rpm rpm rpm rpm Operating ...
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... optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to reset your preferences. You can be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Save the document. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before you want to the document. 4. Refer to Help and Support for backup reduces the number of your computer. Display the screen you start...
... optional external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to reset your preferences. You can be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Save the document. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before you want to the document. 4. Refer to Help and Support for backup reduces the number of your computer. Display the screen you start...
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... removed. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for recovery. 1. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To check for more information. NOTE: If you must recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc...
... removed. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from the backup used for recovery. 1. The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To check for more information. NOTE: If you must recover your operating system and programs usin g the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc...
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... power before inserting it into the optical drive of your settings. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. The discs you use Backup and Restore to recover...
... power before inserting it into the optical drive of your settings. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use will depend on the type of optical drive installed in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of the computer. To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. 3. The discs you use Backup and Restore to recover...
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... have created and any software installed on recovering information using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To find the partitions, select Start > Computer. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. NOTE: For additional information on the computer are permanently removed. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Backup and recovery in this guide...
... have created and any software installed on recovering information using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). To find the partitions, select Start > Computer. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads. 4. NOTE: For additional information on the computer are permanently removed. NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. Backup and recovery in this guide...
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..., battery 19 BIOS administrator password 117 Bluetooth module removal 89 spare part number 29, 89 Bluetooth module cable, illustrated 36 boot options 118, 127 boot order 118, 127 built-in device ambient light sensor 121 audio device 121 bay device 121 Bluetooth device 121 fingerprint reader 121 integrated camera 121 internal speakers 121 microphone 121 modem 121 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 121 options 121 power monitor circuit 121 Wake on LAN 121 wireless button 121 WLAN device 121 WWAN device 121 buttons power 13 C Cable Kit contents 36 spare part number 36 cables, service...
..., battery 19 BIOS administrator password 117 Bluetooth module removal 89 spare part number 29, 89 Bluetooth module cable, illustrated 36 boot options 118, 127 boot order 118, 127 built-in device ambient light sensor 121 audio device 121 bay device 121 Bluetooth device 121 fingerprint reader 121 integrated camera 121 internal speakers 121 microphone 121 modem 121 Network Interface Controller (LAN) 121 options 121 power monitor circuit 121 Wake on LAN 121 wireless button 121 WLAN device 121 WWAN device 121 buttons power 13 C Cable Kit contents 36 spare part number 36 cables, service...
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... password 117 Driver Recovery disc 146 drives boot order 118, 127 optical 16 preventing damage 50 DVD-ROM Drive removal 68 spare part number 32, 38, 68 specifications 135 DVD±RW Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe precautions 50 removal 68 spare part number 32, 38, 68 specifications 136 E electrostatic discharge 51 esc key, identifying 14, 15 Ethernet, product description 4 Execution disable 119 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 35 ExpressCard slot, identifying 18 external media cards, product description 5 external monitor port...
... password 117 Driver Recovery disc 146 drives boot order 118, 127 optical 16 preventing damage 50 DVD-ROM Drive removal 68 spare part number 32, 38, 68 specifications 135 DVD±RW Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe precautions 50 removal 68 spare part number 32, 38, 68 specifications 136 E electrostatic discharge 51 esc key, identifying 14, 15 Ethernet, product description 4 Execution disable 119 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 35 ExpressCard slot, identifying 18 external media cards, product description 5 external monitor port...
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... 122 flash media reader 122 parallel port 122 serial port 122 USB port 122 ports external monitor 18 HDMI 18 product description 5 USB 16, 18 power button, identifying 13 power cord set requirements 153 spare part numbers 39, 40 power cord, identifying 23 power light, identifying 12 power requirements, product description 6 power switch board removal 87 spare part number 28 processor product description 1 removal 71 spare part numbers 29, 71 product description audio 4 chipset 2 diskette drive 4 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 6 memory module 3 modem module...
... 122 flash media reader 122 parallel port 122 serial port 122 USB port 122 ports external monitor 18 HDMI 18 product description 5 USB 16, 18 power button, identifying 13 power cord set requirements 153 spare part numbers 39, 40 power cord, identifying 23 power light, identifying 12 power requirements, product description 6 power switch board removal 87 spare part number 28 processor product description 1 removal 71 spare part numbers 29, 71 product description audio 4 chipset 2 diskette drive 4 Ethernet 4 external media cards 5 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 6 memory module 3 modem module...
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... TouchPad board spare part number 28 TouchPad button 10 TouchPad scroll zone 10 TouchPad, identifying 10 transporting guidelines 52 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode 120 USB board spare part numbers 29 USB connector assembly removal 90 spare part number 90 USB legacy support 113, 119, 123, 127 USB port identifying 16, 18 pin assignments 152 V vents, identifying 18 Virtualization Technology 120 W wake on USB 120 webcam light, identifying 21 webcam module spare part number 34 webcam, identifying 21 Windows 7 operating system DVD 140 Windows Backup utility...
... TouchPad board spare part number 28 TouchPad button 10 TouchPad scroll zone 10 TouchPad, identifying 10 transporting guidelines 52 U Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) mode 120 USB board spare part numbers 29 USB connector assembly removal 90 spare part number 90 USB legacy support 113, 119, 123, 127 USB port identifying 16, 18 pin assignments 152 V vents, identifying 18 Virtualization Technology 120 W wake on USB 120 webcam light, identifying 21 webcam module spare part number 34 webcam, identifying 21 Windows 7 operating system DVD 140 Windows Backup utility...