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...board ...48 TouchPad button board ...50 Optical drive connector cable ...52 eMMC board ...53 System board ...55 RTC battery ...59 Fan ...61 Heat sink assembly ...63 Power connector cable ...65 Speakers ...66 Display assembly ...67 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ... ...73 Updating the BIOS ...73 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
...board ...48 TouchPad button board ...50 Optical drive connector cable ...52 eMMC board ...53 System board ...55 RTC battery ...59 Fan ...61 Heat sink assembly ...63 Power connector cable ...65 Speakers ...66 Display assembly ...67 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ... ...73 Updating the BIOS ...73 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 Security Lock Operating system Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with...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 Security Lock Operating system Preinstalled: Windows 8.1 with...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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...Connects a network cable. ● White: The network is connected. ● Amber: Activity is firmly seated. NOTE: The security cable is using battery power. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Attaches an optional ...(6) HDMI port (7) USB 3.0 ports (8) Memory card reader Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen...
...Connects a network cable. ● White: The network is connected. ● Amber: Activity is firmly seated. NOTE: The security cable is using battery power. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Attaches an optional ...(6) HDMI port (7) USB 3.0 ports (8) Memory card reader Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen...
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Releases the battery. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Provides access to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the battery. Bottom Component (1) Battery lock (2) Battery bay (3) Battery release latch (4) Vents (6) (5) Service door Description Locks and unlocks the battery in the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot and the memory module slots. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification
Releases the battery. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. Provides access to cycle on and off during routine operation. Holds the battery. Bottom Component (1) Battery lock (2) Battery bay (3) Battery release latch (4) Vents (6) (5) Service door Description Locks and unlocks the battery in the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot and the memory module slots. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification
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Item (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Intel Core i3-4005U processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Pentium N3530 processor for use in ... use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Fan RTC battery Heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material): Power connector (includes bracket): Hard drive connector cable is available in the hardware kit, part number 732071-001...
Item (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Component Intel Core i3-4005U processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Pentium N3530 processor for use in ... use with Windows 8.1 Standard Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Fan RTC battery Heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material): Power connector (includes bracket): Hard drive connector cable is available in the hardware kit, part number 732071-001...
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... 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) RTC battery HDMI to VGA adapter WLAN Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter for use on all computer models 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
... 802.11 bgn 1×1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 combo adapter 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) RTC battery HDMI to VGA adapter WLAN Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter for use on all computer models 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
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...black, 1.00-m Antenna Kit (includes left and right hinges and 2 rubber screw covers) Audio/USB port TouchPad button board (includes cable) 15.6-in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable) Power button board (includes cable) Cover Kit (includes service door and wireless module compartment cover) Sequential part... 2 rubber screw covers) Speakers (include subwoofer, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators) 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (nPFC, RC, 3-wire, 4.5 mm), nslim Heat sink 4 cell, 41 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Power cord for use in the United States, 3-pin, black, 1.00-m Power cord for use...
...black, 1.00-m Antenna Kit (includes left and right hinges and 2 rubber screw covers) Audio/USB port TouchPad button board (includes cable) 15.6-in the Netherlands (includes keyboard cable) Power button board (includes cable) Cover Kit (includes service door and wireless module compartment cover) Sequential part... 2 rubber screw covers) Speakers (include subwoofer, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators) 45 W HP Smart AC adapter (nPFC, RC, 3-wire, 4.5 mm), nslim Heat sink 4 cell, 41 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Power cord for use in the United States, 3-pin, black, 1.00-m Power cord for use...
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... (includes TouchPad and cable) Top cover for use in models with eMMC (includes TouchPad and cable) Webcamera/microphone module 3 cell, 31 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Base enclosure for use in models without an optical drive DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel, bracket, cable, and screws) System board...
... (includes TouchPad and cable) Top cover for use in models with eMMC (includes TouchPad and cable) Webcamera/microphone module 3 cell, 31 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Base enclosure for use in models without an optical drive DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel, bracket, cable, and screws) System board...
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... Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 2. Component replacement procedures 27 To insert the battery: CAUTION: Do not slant the battery as you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Firmly slide the release latch (1) to unlock the...remove it from the middle to release the battery. 3. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Slide the battery (3) from the computer. Battery Description 4 cell, 41-Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery 3 cell, 31 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Spare part number 752237-001 776906-001 Before...
... Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 2. Component replacement procedures 27 To insert the battery: CAUTION: Do not slant the battery as you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Firmly slide the release latch (1) to unlock the...remove it from the middle to release the battery. 3. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 2. Slide the battery (3) from the computer. Battery Description 4 cell, 41-Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery 3 cell, 31 Wh, 2.8-Ah, Li-ion battery Spare part number 752237-001 776906-001 Before...
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Slide the service door (4) forward to the locked position. 2. Service door Description Service door is available with the plastics kit. Spare part number 776781-001 1. Lift the door (3). 3. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the service door screws (1) and (2). 2. Reset the battery lock (2) to remove. 28 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts
Slide the service door (4) forward to the locked position. 2. Service door Description Service door is available with the plastics kit. Spare part number 776781-001 1. Lift the door (3). 3. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the service door screws (1) and (2). 2. Reset the battery lock (2) to remove. 28 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts
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... the power cord from the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices from the slot at a 45 degree angle. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 27). 5. Remove the service door (see Battery on page 28). Component replacement procedures 29 Spread the two retaining tabs (1) on , and then shut it down through the...
... the power cord from the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices from the slot at a 45 degree angle. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 27). 5. Remove the service door (see Battery on page 28). Component replacement procedures 29 Spread the two retaining tabs (1) on , and then shut it down through the...
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...only with a wireless module authorized for Customer Self-Repair parts Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the service door (see Battery on the WLAN module. Remove the WLAN module: 1. The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Main" terminal. If you... Turn off or in your country or region. Locate the WLAN module (1). NOTE: The #1 WLAN antenna cable is off the computer. Remove the battery (see Service door on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. If you ...
...only with a wireless module authorized for Customer Self-Repair parts Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. Remove the service door (see Battery on the WLAN module. Remove the WLAN module: 1. The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module "Main" terminal. If you... Turn off or in your country or region. Locate the WLAN module (1). NOTE: The #1 WLAN antenna cable is off the computer. Remove the battery (see Service door on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. If you ...
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... the front until the disc tray releases. Turn off or in gently on the rear of the CD/DVD drive to the computer (1). 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it from the computer. 32 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Using the screwdriver, push on...
... the front until the disc tray releases. Turn off or in gently on the rear of the CD/DVD drive to the computer (1). 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it from the computer. 32 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Using the screwdriver, push on...
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...inside edges of the bottom edge (3), the left and right sides (4), and the top edge (5) of the display assembly subcomponents: a. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 27). Remove the panel: If it is necessary to the display assembly. 2. For procedures to replace the display ... any of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure. Description Display bezel Display panel, raw (15.6 in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it is necessary to replace the HP Pavilion Notebook display assembly subcomponents, see Battery on page 67.
...inside edges of the bottom edge (3), the left and right sides (4), and the top edge (5) of the display assembly subcomponents: a. Remove the battery (see Display assembly on page 27). Remove the panel: If it is necessary to the display assembly. 2. For procedures to replace the display ... any of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure. Description Display bezel Display panel, raw (15.6 in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it is necessary to replace the HP Pavilion Notebook display assembly subcomponents, see Battery on page 67.
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...: 1. Component replacement procedures 37 If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Description...
...: 1. Component replacement procedures 37 If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Description...
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... Keyboard on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 37). 40 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts c. Remove the WLAN module (see Memory module on page 30). d. Description ...
... Keyboard on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. b. Keyboard (see Battery on page 37). 40 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts c. Remove the WLAN module (see Memory module on page 30). d. Description ...
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... 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. If you are included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 28). Remove the battery (see Battery on page 32). Optical drive (see WLAN module on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts WLAN module (see...
... 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. If you are included in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 28). Remove the battery (see Battery on page 32). Optical drive (see WLAN module on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts WLAN module (see...
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...(see Service door on page 37). c. f. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal ...and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 40). Memory module (see Battery on page 29). Remove the power button board: 1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to...
...(see Service door on page 37). c. f. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Memory module on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal ...and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 40). Memory module (see Battery on page 29). Remove the power button board: 1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to...
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... or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Remove the TouchPad button board: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. d. TouchPad button board Description TouchPad...
... or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. c. Remove the TouchPad button board: 1. If you . 2. Remove the battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down , with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. d. TouchPad button board Description TouchPad...
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... spare part number 779456-001. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the system board. 2. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 29). Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation,... turn the computer on page 37). Optical drive (see Battery on page 40). d. Memory module (see Keyboard on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Memory module on...
... spare part number 779456-001. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the system board. 2. Remove the battery (see Optical drive on page 29). Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps: 1. Turn off or in Hibernation,... turn the computer on page 37). Optical drive (see Battery on page 40). d. Memory module (see Keyboard on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Keyboard (see Memory module on...