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...) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 73 Starting 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...
...) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 73 Starting 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...
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... at least one inch of protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." 22 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements Avoid exposing a drive to avoid damage. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or...
... at least one inch of protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." 22 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements Avoid exposing a drive to avoid damage. these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or...
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...the following components are removed from the defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover: ● Power button board and cable (see Power button board on page 48). ● Optical drive cable, (see Optical drive on page 32). ● USB/audio board, (see Hard drive on the right ...upper corner (1) where the display hinge and top cover meet. 7. Lift around the edges of the top cover (2). Reverse this procedure to remove the top cover (3). Lift to...
...the following components are removed from the defective top cover and installed on the replacement top cover: ● Power button board and cable (see Power button board on page 48). ● Optical drive cable, (see Optical drive on page 32). ● USB/audio board, (see Hard drive on the right ...upper corner (1) where the display hinge and top cover meet. 7. Lift around the edges of the top cover (2). Reverse this procedure to remove the top cover (3). Lift to...
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...components: a. e. Keyboard (see Memory module on page 37). Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. ...GB, 5400 rpm Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, and hard drive connector cable). Turn off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 732071-001. c. Top cover (see Service door on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures ...
...components: a. e. Keyboard (see Memory module on page 37). Spare part number 634250-001 669299-001 732071-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. ...GB, 5400 rpm Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, and hard drive connector cable). Turn off or in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 732071-001. c. Top cover (see Service door on page 40). 44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures ...
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Component replacement procedures 45 Remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the USB/audio cable Phillips M 2.5×3.0 screw (2) and then lift the USB/audio board (3). Disconnect the USB/audio cable (1) by flipping open the ZIF connector and lifting the cable.
Component replacement procedures 45 Remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the USB/audio cable Phillips M 2.5×3.0 screw (2) and then lift the USB/audio board (3). Disconnect the USB/audio cable (1) by flipping open the ZIF connector and lifting the cable.
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Lift the front of the hard drive (1) and slide the hard drive (2) forward . 46 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 2.
Lift the front of the hard drive (1) and slide the hard drive (2) forward . 46 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 2.
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Remove the four Phillips M3.0×3.5 screws (1) from the bracket and separate the front edges of the hard drive rubber bracket from the clips. Release the hard drive connector cable from the hard drive b. If it is necessary to disassemble the hard drive, perform the following steps: a. Disassemblying the hard drive Component replacement procedures 47 NOTE: You will disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board when you remove the system board. 4. 3.
Remove the four Phillips M3.0×3.5 screws (1) from the bracket and separate the front edges of the hard drive rubber bracket from the clips. Release the hard drive connector cable from the hard drive b. If it is necessary to disassemble the hard drive, perform the following steps: a. Disassemblying the hard drive Component replacement procedures 47 NOTE: You will disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board when you remove the system board. 4. 3.
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...down through the operating system. 2. Optical drive (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to reassemble and install the hard drive. Disconnect the power from the computer by ... 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. f. Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Power button board Description Power button board (includes cable) Spare part number 776780-001 ...
...down through the operating system. 2. Optical drive (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Remove the Phillips M2.5×2.5 screw (1) that secures the power button board to reassemble and install the hard drive. Disconnect the power from the computer by ... 2. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. f. Reverse this procedure to the top cover. 48 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Power button board Description Power button board (includes cable) Spare part number 776780-001 ...
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... on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. e. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Description Models with a hard drive and optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3...use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Models with a hard drive and no optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3-4010U processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Core i3...
... on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. e. System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Description Models with a hard drive and optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3...use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Celeron N2830 processor for use with Windows 8.1 Standard Models with a hard drive and no optical drive: System board with Intel Core i3-4010U processor for use in models without Windows 8.1 System board with Intel Core i3...
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... the system board: (1) Display panel cable (2) Speaker cable (3) Optical drive connector cable (4) USB/audio board cable 56 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 40). Top cover (see Heat sink assembly on page 63) Remove the system board: 1. f. When replacing the system board, be sure that the...
... the system board: (1) Display panel cable (2) Speaker cable (3) Optical drive connector cable (4) USB/audio board cable 56 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 40). Top cover (see Heat sink assembly on page 63) Remove the system board: 1. f. When replacing the system board, be sure that the...
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Remove the hard drive connector cable: a. The hard drive cable is part of the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, part number 732071-001. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. 58 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts b. Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you. Disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board. 6.
Remove the hard drive connector cable: a. The hard drive cable is part of the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, part number 732071-001. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. 58 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts b. Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you. Disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board. 6.
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... a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool (1) to release the RTC battery from the socket on page 44). e. g. Hard drive (see Battery on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Component replacement procedures 59 Remove the battery (see Hard drive on the system board. c. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the...
... a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool (1) to release the RTC battery from the socket on page 44). e. g. Hard drive (see Battery on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Component replacement procedures 59 Remove the battery (see Hard drive on the system board. c. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the...
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... fan: 1. b. d. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. Service door (see Hard drive on page 44). Remove the 2 screws (2) that secure the fan to turn the computer on, and then shut it down , with the front toward you are affected by unplugging ...
... fan: 1. b. d. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the computer. 4. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. Service door (see Hard drive on page 44). Remove the 2 screws (2) that secure the fan to turn the computer on, and then shut it down , with the front toward you are affected by unplugging ...
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... computer. 4. Exhaust air is displaced through the operating system. 2. If you . 2. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. c. e. Remove the heat sink assembly: 1. Memory module (see Hard drive on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Turn the system board upside down through the ventilation grill located on the left side of...
... computer. 4. Exhaust air is displaced through the operating system. 2. If you . 2. Disconnect all external devices from the system board. 3. c. e. Remove the heat sink assembly: 1. Memory module (see Hard drive on page 27), and then remove the following components: a. Turn the system board upside down through the ventilation grill located on the left side of...
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...page 30). e. Service door (see WLAN module on page 28). Remove the power connector board: NOTE: The power connector bracket was removed when removing the system board. 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. b. Hard drive (see Keyboard on , and then shut it down , with the... or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 37). Release the power connector from the clip built into the system board. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 55). d. System board (see System board on page 44). Component replacement procedures 65
...page 30). e. Service door (see WLAN module on page 28). Remove the power connector board: NOTE: The power connector bracket was removed when removing the system board. 1. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. b. Hard drive (see Keyboard on , and then shut it down , with the... or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 37). Release the power connector from the clip built into the system board. Keyboard (see Hard drive on page 55). d. System board (see System board on page 44). Component replacement procedures 65
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...(see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 44). Speakers Description Speakers (include, speaker cable, and 4 rubber isolators) Spare part number 732084-001 Before removing the speakers, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the ...Top cover (see Memory module on page 40). Memory module (see Top cover on page 29). h. g. Remove the speakers: 66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from...
...(see Hard drive on page 37). Hard drive (see Keyboard on page 44). Speakers Description Speakers (include, speaker cable, and 4 rubber isolators) Spare part number 732084-001 Before removing the speakers, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Service door on page 27), and then remove the ...Top cover (see Memory module on page 40). Memory module (see Top cover on page 29). h. g. Remove the speakers: 66 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from...
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...(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 parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord ...computer. WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 55). Hard drive (see Battery on page 40). h. e. Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 30). b. Top cover (see Optical drive on , and then shut it down through the ...
...(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 parts Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord ...computer. WLAN module (see Keyboard on page 55). Hard drive (see Battery on page 40). h. e. Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 30). b. Top cover (see Optical drive on , and then shut it down through the ...
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... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At the...docked in an optional docking device, or connected to determine whether the computer hardware is complete. Click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are ready to your computer to ...
... CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At the...docked in an optional docking device, or connected to determine whether the computer hardware is complete. Click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are ready to your computer to ...
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... media on page 78. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 81. Using HP Recovery media, you created or by the manufacturer. ● Recovery...
... media on page 78. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 81. Using HP Recovery media, you created or by the manufacturer. ● Recovery...
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..., and then follow the on -screen instructions. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to remove everything and reinstall Windows. Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then follow the on -screen instructions. If possible, back up hard drive space. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you can be able to free up all personal...
..., and then follow the on -screen instructions. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you want to remove everything and reinstall Windows. Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then follow the on -screen instructions. If possible, back up hard drive space. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you can be able to free up all personal...