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... ...28 Memory module ...29 WLAN module ...30 Optical drive ...32 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 34 Component replacement procedures ...34 Display panel ...35 Keyboard ...37 Top cover ...40 Hard drive ...44 Power button board ...48 TouchPad button... Determining the BIOS version ...73 Downloading a BIOS update ...74 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...74 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 75 8 Specifications ...76 Computer specifications ...76 15.6-inch display specifications ...76 Hard drive specifications ...77 viii
... ...28 Memory module ...29 WLAN module ...30 Optical drive ...32 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 34 Component replacement procedures ...34 Display panel ...35 Keyboard ...37 Top cover ...40 Hard drive ...44 Power button board ...48 TouchPad button... Determining the BIOS version ...73 Downloading a BIOS update ...74 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...74 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 75 8 Specifications ...76 Computer specifications ...76 15.6-inch display specifications ...76 Hard drive specifications ...77 viii
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Category Description Support PS/2 interface Power requirements Supports the following AC adapters: 1M length power cord 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (3-wire, 4.5 mm barrel) Supports the following batteries: ● 4 cell, 41 Whr, 2.8 AH ● 3 cell, 31 Whr, 2.8 AH Security Kensington ...Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) Windows 8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) with 2 years 100GB OneDrive Windows 8.1 Ubuntu FreeDOS 2.0 Serviceability End user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery Keyboard (select model replacement only) Memory module Optical drive Hard drive WLAN module 3
Category Description Support PS/2 interface Power requirements Supports the following AC adapters: 1M length power cord 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (3-wire, 4.5 mm barrel) Supports the following batteries: ● 4 cell, 41 Whr, 2.8 AH ● 3 cell, 31 Whr, 2.8 AH Security Kensington ...Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) Windows 8.1 with Bing image (64 bit) with 2 years 100GB OneDrive Windows 8.1 Ubuntu FreeDOS 2.0 Serviceability End user replaceable parts: AC adapter Battery Keyboard (select model replacement only) Memory module Optical drive Hard drive WLAN module 3
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...regulates wireless devices in your computer, as well as information about the memory, processor, BIOS, and keyboard. You may need the information when travelling internationally or when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to display the System Information screen,... which provides the product name and serial number of the tablet or on the keyboard base. Locating system information 13 Locating...
...regulates wireless devices in your computer, as well as information about the memory, processor, BIOS, and keyboard. You may need the information when travelling internationally or when you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to display the System Information screen,... which provides the product name and serial number of the tablet or on the keyboard base. Locating system information 13 Locating...
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d. c. Reverse this procedure to the keyboard . Remove the four Phillips M2.0×2.5 screws (1) and carefully move the display panel (2) to replace the panel. 36 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Lift the panel (3) to remove it. Release the tab (1) and disconnect the connector (2).
d. c. Reverse this procedure to the keyboard . Remove the four Phillips M2.0×2.5 screws (1) and carefully move the display panel (2) to replace the panel. 36 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Lift the panel (3) to remove it. Release the tab (1) and disconnect the connector (2).
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...-161 776778-DH1 776778-071 776778-031 776778-001 Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 37 If you are unsure whether the computer is off the...
...-161 776778-DH1 776778-071 776778-031 776778-001 Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 37 If you are unsure whether the computer is off the...
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Remove the keyboard: 1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×6.5 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2. Insert a thin tool or a keyboard push tool into the keyboard screw hole, and then press on its left side. 3. Open the computer. 4. Rest the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 38 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts
Remove the keyboard: 1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×6.5 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2. Insert a thin tool or a keyboard push tool into the keyboard screw hole, and then press on its left side. 3. Open the computer. 4. Rest the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 38 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts
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Turn the computer right-side up and forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest. 7. Release the ZIF connector (1) by lifting the connector tab to release the keyboard clips (1). Component replacement procedures 39 5. Gently slide your finger along the top edge of the keyboard (2), and then swing the keyboard up with the front toward you. 6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board. 8. Remove the keyboard (3).
Turn the computer right-side up and forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest. 7. Release the ZIF connector (1) by lifting the connector tab to release the keyboard clips (1). Component replacement procedures 39 5. Gently slide your finger along the top edge of the keyboard (2), and then swing the keyboard up with the front toward you. 6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board. 8. Remove the keyboard (3).
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...special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Disconnect all external... connected to install the keyboard. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 37). 40 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service ...
...special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Disconnect all external... connected to install the keyboard. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Battery on page 37). 40 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service ...
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... operating system. 2. These components are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. b. WLAN module (see Memory module on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. If you... Kit (not illustrated, includes hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, and hard drive connector cable). Top cover (see Optical drive on page 37). Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 32).
... operating system. 2. These components are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. b. WLAN module (see Memory module on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. If you... Kit (not illustrated, includes hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, and hard drive connector cable). Top cover (see Optical drive on page 37). Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 32).
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... the power button board to reassemble and install the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the power button board: 1. Memory module (see... Service door on page 32). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 40). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 29). Top cover (see Battery on , and then shut it down , with the front toward...
... the power button board to reassemble and install the hard drive. Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the power button board: 1. Memory module (see... Service door on page 32). WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 40). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 29). Top cover (see Battery on , and then shut it down , with the front toward...
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...Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.5 broadhead screw (2) that secures the TouchPad button board bracket to the top cover. 50 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 37). Release the... TouchPad ZIF connector, and then disconnect the TouchPad button board cable (1) from the TouchPad board. 3. Keyboard (see Battery on page 30). Turn the top cover upside down through the operating system. 2. d. Remove the battery (see...
...Remove the Phillips M2.0×3.5 broadhead screw (2) that secures the TouchPad button board bracket to the top cover. 50 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 37). Release the... TouchPad ZIF connector, and then disconnect the TouchPad button board cable (1) from the TouchPad board. 3. Keyboard (see Battery on page 30). Turn the top cover upside down through the operating system. 2. d. Remove the battery (see...
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... on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Memory module (see Keyboard on page 29). Remove the optical drive connector cable. 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts e. Remove the optical drive connector cable: 1. Keyboard (see Memory module on page 37). Service door (see Top cover on page...
... on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Memory module (see Keyboard on page 29). Remove the optical drive connector cable. 52 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts e. Remove the optical drive connector cable: 1. Keyboard (see Memory module on page 37). Service door (see Top cover on page...
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... by unplugging the power cord from the system board. 2. Remove the eMMC board: 1. Service door (see Keyboard on page 28). d. Component replacement procedures 53 If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Keyboard (see Service door on page 37). Remove the two Phillips M2.5×4.0 (2) that secure the board to...
... by unplugging the power cord from the system board. 2. Remove the eMMC board: 1. Service door (see Keyboard on page 28). d. Component replacement procedures 53 If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Keyboard (see Service door on page 37). Remove the two Phillips M2.5×4.0 (2) that secure the board to...
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c. Keyboard (see Service door on page 28). Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. b. Component replacement procedures 55 Turn off or in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Pentium N3530 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard System board ...with Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 30). System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on , and then shut ...
c. Keyboard (see Service door on page 28). Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. b. Component replacement procedures 55 Turn off or in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Pentium N3530 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard System board ...with Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 30). System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Remove the battery (see WLAN module on , and then shut ...
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... system. 2. d. Memory module (see Top cover on page 29). Top cover (see Memory module on page 40). Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 44). h. Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool (1) to release the RTC battery from the socket on page 32... Remove the RTC battery: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. e. b. Component replacement procedures 59 Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. f. g. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. ...
... system. 2. d. Memory module (see Top cover on page 29). Top cover (see Memory module on page 40). Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 44). h. Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool (1) to release the RTC battery from the socket on page 32... Remove the RTC battery: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. e. b. Component replacement procedures 59 Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. f. g. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. ...
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... unplugging the power cord from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 37). Service door (see Battery on page 40). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 29). g. h. Remove the fan: 1. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the computer. 3. Remove the 2 screws (2)... sensor and is off the computer. These conditions are unsure whether the computer is designed to the system board. f. Component replacement procedures 61 WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 28). d. Memory module (see Hard drive on page 32). Hard drive (see Memory module on page 30)....
... unplugging the power cord from the system board. 3. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 37). Service door (see Battery on page 40). Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 29). g. h. Remove the fan: 1. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the computer. 3. Remove the 2 screws (2)... sensor and is off the computer. These conditions are unsure whether the computer is designed to the system board. f. Component replacement procedures 61 WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 28). d. Memory module (see Hard drive on page 32). Hard drive (see Memory module on page 30)....
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... removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. If you . 2. Memory module (see Memory module on page 37). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 28). g. Component replacement procedures 63 Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 29). Service door (see Top cover on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. e. Top cover...
... removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. If you . 2. Memory module (see Memory module on page 37). Keyboard (see Optical drive on page 28). g. Component replacement procedures 63 Optical drive (see Keyboard on page 29). Service door (see Top cover on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. e. Top cover...
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... System board on page 40). System board (see Top cover on page 55). Component replacement procedures 65 Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Keyboard (see Battery on page 37). f. h. Release the power connector from the clip built into...
... System board on page 40). System board (see Top cover on page 55). Component replacement procedures 65 Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Keyboard (see Battery on page 37). f. h. Release the power connector from the clip built into...
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... module (see Service door on page 32). Remove the speakers: 66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts f. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 37). b. Memory module (see Battery on page 30). Keyboard (see Top cover on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Speakers...
... module (see Service door on page 32). Remove the speakers: 66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts f. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 37). b. Memory module (see Battery on page 30). Keyboard (see Top cover on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Speakers...
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...computer is off the computer. Service door (see System board on page 29). Keyboard (see Top cover on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 28). Remove the three Phillips M2.5×5.0 screws (1) and Phillips ...M2.5×2.5 broadhead screw (2) that secures the display assembly to the base enclosure. 2. Remove the display assembly (3). 68 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider ...
...computer is off the computer. Service door (see System board on page 29). Keyboard (see Top cover on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Top cover (see Keyboard on page 28). Remove the three Phillips M2.5×5.0 screws (1) and Phillips ...M2.5×2.5 broadhead screw (2) that secures the display assembly to the base enclosure. 2. Remove the display assembly (3). 68 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider ...