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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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... of information, observe these precautions: Keep components in many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag. An electronic device exposed to ESD may function normally for a while, then degrade in a bubble pack mailer...
... of information, observe these precautions: Keep components in many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag. An electronic device exposed to ESD may function normally for a while, then degrade in a bubble pack mailer...
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... 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on , and then shut it from the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer. 3. Description 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-...001 644351-001 669299-001 634953-001 749648-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 33). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Battery on page 39). 6. Slide the hard drive to disengage it down the computer. Disconnect the power ...
... 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Remove the top cover (see Top cover on , and then shut it from the computer. 4. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer. 3. Description 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-...001 644351-001 669299-001 634953-001 749648-001 Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 33). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Battery on page 39). 6. Slide the hard drive to disengage it down the computer. Disconnect the power ...
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Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5. Component replacement procedures 49 Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. 3. Lift the hard drive from the hard drive (2). 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.
Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5. Component replacement procedures 49 Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. 3. Lift the hard drive from the hard drive (2). 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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... Fan cable 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Shut down through the operating system. 2. 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 Battery on page 33... Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48) NOTE: When replacing the system board, be sure that the following cables from the computer. 4.
... Fan cable 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Shut down through the operating system. 2. 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 Battery on page 33... Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 48) NOTE: When replacing the system board, be sure that the following cables from the computer. 4.
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... 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 5. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (3) that secures it down the computer. USB...
... 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. Disconnect all external devices connected to the base enclosure. 5. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw (3) that secures it down the computer. USB...
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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. Lift the speakers from the computer. 4. NOTE: Note the rubber gaskets (3) around each screw. Remove the four Phillips broadhead PM2.0×2.0 screws (1)...
... 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. Lift the speakers from the computer. 4. NOTE: Note the rubber gaskets (3) around each screw. Remove the four Phillips broadhead PM2.0×2.0 screws (1)...
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...recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is more recent than your hard drive. 74 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to the ...steps: a. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the most recent BIOS...
...recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is more recent than your hard drive. 74 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to the ...steps: a. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the most recent BIOS...
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...the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to install the update. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are...the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these...
...the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to install the update. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are...the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these...
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...section and download the BIOS software package. 7. Click the appropriate operating system. 6. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to download... the start-up test does not detect. 1. To exit Computer Setup without saving your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the screen, and then follow...to an optional power source. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. For...
...section and download the BIOS software package. 7. Click the appropriate operating system. 6. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to download... the start-up test does not detect. 1. To exit Computer Setup without saving your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the screen, and then follow...to an optional power source. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. For...
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... information, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Using HP Recovery media, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery. What you wish to retain. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not...
... information, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Using HP Recovery media, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery. What you wish to retain. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not...
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...change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. See Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Insert the HP Recovery media you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. Follow the on page ...92. 3. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. 1. Select Recovery Manager, and then ...
...change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. See Changing the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Insert the HP Recovery media you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. Follow the on page ...92. 3. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. 1. Select Recovery Manager, and then ...
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Display the screen you want to back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to AC power during backups. ● Allow enough time for tasks such as pictures, videos, music, ...up , from a birthday party. ◦ Before using Windows Backup and Restore Windows allows you to the document. 4. Creating a backup using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is added to back up : 1. Save and print the document. Depending on files sizes, it may be...
Display the screen you want to back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to AC power during backups. ● Allow enough time for tasks such as pictures, videos, music, ...up , from a birthday party. ◦ Before using Windows Backup and Restore Windows allows you to the document. 4. Creating a backup using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is added to back up : 1. Save and print the document. Depending on files sizes, it may be...
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...partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you are permanently removed. All files you create the HP Factory Image Restore DVD in the event of a system failure. 1. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you want to open the Computer Setup boot option ...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 partition by HP must first create the recovery disc. Follow the on the computer are unable to boot (start the System-Restore...
...partition, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you are permanently removed. All files you create the HP Factory Image Restore DVD in the event of a system failure. 1. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you want to open the Computer Setup boot option ...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 partition by HP must first create the recovery disc. Follow the on the computer are unable to boot (start the System-Restore...
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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 ...
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...that you are not using. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. If the capacity is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state...is enabled and the computer is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the ...
...that you are not using. ● Before you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. If the capacity is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state...is enabled and the computer is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the ...
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Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select ... computer hardware is functioning properly. You will need this path when you want to your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by following...or connected to install the update. To start System Diagnostics: 50 Chapter 10 Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Follow the on -screen instructions. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins....
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select ... computer hardware is functioning properly. You will need this path when you want to your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by following...or connected to install the update. To start System Diagnostics: 50 Chapter 10 Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Follow the on -screen instructions. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins....
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... on files sizes, it may be sure you have to schedule and create a backup. You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to save . 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on ... need to know ● You can select the level you want to back up, from a birthday party. ◦ Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to drives. What you back up. ● You should back up : 1.
... on files sizes, it may be sure you have to schedule and create a backup. You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network drive, or discs. ● Connect the computer to save . 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. Follow the on ... need to know ● You can select the level you want to back up, from a birthday party. ◦ Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to drives. What you back up. ● You should back up : 1.