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... ...85 Computer specifications ...85 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications ...86 Hard drive specifications ...87 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications ...88 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 89 Creating recovery media and backups ...89 Creating HP Recovery media ...89 Restore and recovery ...90... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 91 What you need to know 91 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 91 Using HP Recovery media to recover 92 Changing the computer boot order 92 Removing the HP Recovery partition 92 10 Backing up...
... ...85 Computer specifications ...85 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications ...86 Hard drive specifications ...87 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications ...88 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 89 Creating recovery media and backups ...89 Creating HP Recovery media ...89 Restore and recovery ...90... Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 91 What you need to know 91 Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only 91 Using HP Recovery media to recover 92 Changing the computer boot order 92 Removing the HP Recovery partition 92 10 Backing up...
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Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. If a drive must be handled with at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal ...install them. Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive and be sure that the optical drive tray is off or in an electrostatic-safe container. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it ...
Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down through the operating system. If a drive must be handled with at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal ...install them. Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive and be sure that the optical drive tray is off or in an electrostatic-safe container. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it ...
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...2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hard drive bracket Spare part number 676521-001 644351-001 669299-001 634953-001 749648-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Remove the top cover (see Battery on page 42). Disconnect the power... unplugging the AC adapter from the connector (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on , and then shut it from the computer. 4. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket. Description 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, ...
...2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hard drive bracket Spare part number 676521-001 644351-001 669299-001 634953-001 749648-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Remove the top cover (see Battery on page 42). Disconnect the power... unplugging the AC adapter from the connector (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on , and then shut it from the computer. 4. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket. Description 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, ...
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Lift the hard drive from the hard drive (2). Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5. Component replacement procedures 49 Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. 3. To remove the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the bracket to reassemble and install the hard drive.
Lift the hard drive from the hard drive (2). Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5. Component replacement procedures 49 Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. 3. To remove the hard drive bracket, remove the two Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the bracket to reassemble and install the hard drive.
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...assembly (see Battery on page 33). 5. Remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48) NOTE: When replacing ...the system board, be sure that the following cables from the system board: (1): Power connector cable (2): Speaker cable (3): Fan cable 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures If you are removed from the computer. 4. Remove the battery ...
...assembly (see Battery on page 33). 5. Remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48) NOTE: When replacing ...the system board, be sure that the following cables from the system board: (1): Power connector cable (2): Speaker cable (3): Fan cable 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures If you are removed from the computer. 4. Remove the battery ...
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...page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● System board (see System board on page 55) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on , and then... shut it to the cable to install the USB board. Remove the USB board (4). Disconnect the USB board cable from the computer. 4. Remove the tape that secures the USB board to the computer. 3. Position the...
...page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● System board (see System board on page 55) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on , and then... shut it to the cable to install the USB board. Remove the USB board (4). Disconnect the USB board cable from the computer. 4. Remove the tape that secures the USB board to the computer. 3. Position the...
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... battery (see Battery on page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48) ● System board (see System ...board on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the four Phillips broadhead PM2.0×2.0 screws (1) that secure the speakers to the computer. 2. Shut...
... battery (see Battery on page 33), and then remove the following components: ● Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 39) ● Top cover (see Top cover on page 42) ● WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 50) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 48) ● System board (see System ...board on , and then shut it down the computer. Remove the four Phillips broadhead PM2.0×2.0 screws (1) that secure the speakers to the computer. 2. Shut...
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... follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in Windows 8 You may need to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. b. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen reports ... or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. At...
... follow these steps: 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in Windows 8 You may need to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. b. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the screen reports ... or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the hard drive. The hard drive designation is complete. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. At...
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...power from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. 78 Chapter 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The..., name, or other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from...
...power from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. 78 Chapter 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The..., name, or other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from...
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...on -screen instructions to download. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Go to reliable external power using the AC adapter. NOTE: After a message on -screen ...corner of the screen, and then pressing the f1 key. or - Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Click your computer and access the ...support, go to determine if the computer hardware is running on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to exit this screen. Click the appropriate operating...
...on -screen instructions to download. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your hard drive. Go to reliable external power using the AC adapter. NOTE: After a message on -screen ...corner of the screen, and then pressing the f1 key. or - Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Click your computer and access the ...support, go to determine if the computer hardware is running on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For worldwide support, go to exit this screen. Click the appropriate operating...
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... or a recovery USB flash drive. If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use HP Recovery media. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Restore and... recovery 91 ● If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 89. ●...
... or a recovery USB flash drive. If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use HP Recovery media. Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Restore and... recovery 91 ● If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 89. ●...
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... use the Windows Refresh option, the Windows option to free up hard drive space. Insert the HP Recovery media you want to remove the HP Recovery partition: 1. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. or - Follow these steps to boot from the boot options menu...
... use the Windows Refresh option, the Windows option to free up hard drive space. Insert the HP Recovery media you want to remove the HP Recovery partition: 1. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. or - Follow these steps to boot from the boot options menu...
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...Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is added to re-enter your preferences. Open a word-processing document or graphics editing program, and then select Edit > Paste. Depending on -screen instructions to drives. You can select the level... for the backup. You may take more information. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to back up these folders periodically. ● Save customized settings in the...
...Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is added to re-enter your preferences. Open a word-processing document or graphics editing program, and then select Edit > Paste. Depending on -screen instructions to drives. You can select the level... for the backup. You may take more information. The screen shot can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to back up these folders periodically. ● Save customized settings in the...
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...updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating system or from the recovery partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you must be... recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you are permanently removed. If you create the HP Factory Image Restore DVD in the event of a system failure. 1. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. To restore the...
...updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating system or from the recovery partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you must be... recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you are permanently removed. If you create the HP Factory Image Restore DVD in the event of a system failure. 1. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. To restore the...
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...78, 83 updating 73, 77, 82 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C ... 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 ... 31 H hard drive illustrated 18, 21 precautions 30 product description 2 removing 48 spare part number 24 specifications 87 Hard drive bracket illustrated 21 spare part number 25 hard drive bracket removing 49 hard drive light 8 ...
...78, 83 updating 73, 77, 82 Bluetooth label 14 boot order changing 97 changing HP Recovery Manager 92 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 C ... 5 front side 6 left side 7 right side 6 top 8 computer major components, illustrated 15 Computer Setup navigating and selecting 81 restoring factory settings 82 computer specifications 85 connector, power 7 ... 31 H hard drive illustrated 18, 21 precautions 30 product description 2 removing 48 spare part number 24 specifications 87 Hard drive bracket illustrated 21 spare part number 25 hard drive bracket removing 49 hard drive light 8 ...
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...61 hinges illustrated 20 removing 35, 68, 69 spare part number 25 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 75 using 75 HP Recovery Manager 96 correcting boot problems 92 starting 91 HP Recovery media creating 89 recovery 92 HP Recovery partition recovery 91 removing 92 I integrated ... USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 ...
...61 hinges illustrated 20 removing 35, 68, 69 spare part number 25 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) downloading 75 using 75 HP Recovery Manager 96 correcting boot problems 92 starting 91 HP Recovery media creating 89 recovery 92 HP Recovery partition recovery 91 removing 92 I integrated ... USB 81 lights AC adapter 7 caps lock 9 hard drive 8 mute 9 power 8, 9 RJ-45 (network) status 7 wireless 9 M mass storage devices illustrated 21 precautions 30 memory card reader, identifying 6 memory module illustrated 18 product description 1 removing 65 spare part number 24 microphone product description 2 ...
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...system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 29 ...slots memory card 6 security cable 7 speakers illustrated 19 removing 60 spare part number 25 specifications computer 85 display 86 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 88 hard drive 87 optical drive 88 supported discs 93 recovery 89 system board removing 55 spare part number 17, 26, 27 system ...
...system 91 USB flash drive 92 using HP Recovery media 90 recovery discs 93 recovery media 93 creating 89 creating using HP Recovery Manager 90 recovery partition removing 92 recovery, system 96 regulatory information regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 removal/replacement preliminaries 29 ...slots memory card 6 security cable 7 speakers illustrated 19 removing 60 spare part number 25 specifications computer 85 display 86 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 88 hard drive 87 optical drive 88 supported discs 93 recovery 89 system board removing 55 spare part number 17, 26, 27 system ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power, and then remove the battery if the computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Shut down the computer under any of the top panel, and then click Shut Down... you need to replace the battery or to access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off the display and computer. When Hibernation is only running on either battery power or external power. When the computer is...
... hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power, and then remove the battery if the computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Shut down the computer under any of the top panel, and then click Shut Down... you need to replace the battery or to access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off the display and computer. When Hibernation is only running on either battery power or external power. When the computer is...
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... software creates a set of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2. HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a manufacturer you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. To create restore DVDs: 1. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window...the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the storage device. Personal files must be restored from the drop-down -arrow next to the computer you begin the creation process. Creating a restore image on your storage device before starting this procedure. HP ...
... software creates a set of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2. HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from a manufacturer you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. To create restore DVDs: 1. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window...the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the storage device. Personal files must be restored from the drop-down -arrow next to the computer you begin the creation process. Creating a restore image on your storage device before starting this procedure. HP ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to prolong the battery charge. The computer takes the following tips for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it separately in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for conserving ...on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in a cool, dry place to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the computer when it to maximize battery life ● Information about battery ...
...external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to prolong the battery charge. The computer takes the following tips for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it separately in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for conserving ...on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in a cool, dry place to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the computer when it to maximize battery life ● Information about battery ...