HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... the Defrag operation periodically to optimize the reading and writing of data to align logical sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). HP CMI - During this limitation, the industry is moving Advanced Format drives with Older Operating Systems It is important to optimize performance... based on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to optimize the performance of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for information on...
... the Defrag operation periodically to optimize the reading and writing of data to align logical sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). HP CMI - During this limitation, the industry is moving Advanced Format drives with Older Operating Systems It is important to optimize performance... based on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to optimize the performance of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for information on...
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...cable ...54 System board ...55 USB board ...59 Speakers ...60 Heat sink assembly ...61 RTC battery ...64 Memory module ...65 Display assembly ...66 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 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) ...75 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 75 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 77 ...
...cable ...54 System board ...55 USB board ...59 Speakers ...60 Heat sink assembly ...61 RTC battery ...64 Memory module ...65 Display assembly ...66 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 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) ...75 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 75 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 77 ...
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1 Product description Category Product name Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Memory Description HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC AMD A6-5200 processor (2.0-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 1600-MHz DDR3L) AMD A4-5000 processor (1.5-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 1600-...-emitting diode (LED), SVA BrightView (1366×768) display, flat 3.8 mm; typical brightness: 200 nits Supports LVDS 1 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slot Supports single-channel memory DDR3L-1600-MHz Single Channel Support DDR3L-1333-MHz Single Channel Support (DDR3-1600 downgrade to DDR3-1333) AMD Intel √ √ ...
1 Product description Category Product name Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Memory Description HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC AMD A6-5200 processor (2.0-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 1600-MHz DDR3L) AMD A4-5000 processor (1.5-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 1600-...-emitting diode (LED), SVA BrightView (1366×768) display, flat 3.8 mm; typical brightness: 200 nits Supports LVDS 1 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slot Supports single-channel memory DDR3L-1600-MHz Single Channel Support DDR3L-1333-MHz Single Channel Support (DDR3-1600 downgrade to DDR3-1333) AMD Intel √ √ ...
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...in the following configurations: ● 8192-MB total system memory (8192×1) ● 4096-MB total system memory (4096×1) ● 2048-MB total system memory (2048×1) 2 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots Supports dual-channel memory DDR3L-1600-MHz Dual Channel Support DDR3L-1333-MHz Dual Channel... serial ATA, 9.5-mm tray load DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Supports zero power optical drive Single digital microphone HD audio Dual speakers HP TrueVision HD webcam (fixed, no tilt with activity LED, 1280×720 by 30 frames per second) Integrated 10/100 network ...
...in the following configurations: ● 8192-MB total system memory (8192×1) ● 4096-MB total system memory (4096×1) ● 2048-MB total system memory (2048×1) 2 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots Supports dual-channel memory DDR3L-1600-MHz Dual Channel Support DDR3L-1333-MHz Dual Channel... serial ATA, 9.5-mm tray load DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Supports zero power optical drive Single digital microphone HD audio Dual speakers HP TrueVision HD webcam (fixed, no tilt with activity LED, 1280×720 by 30 frames per second) Integrated 10/100 network ...
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... hub. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to an optical disc. Front Component Memory card reader Right side Description Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information. Optical drive (select models only) Depending on the card until it is firmly seated...
... hub. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to an optical disc. Front Component Memory card reader Right side Description Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information. Optical drive (select models only) Depending on the card until it is firmly seated...
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...: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard Spare part number 675794-001 690020-001 733476-001 709848-001 749649-001 754223-001 754223-501 754223-601...
...: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard Spare part number 675794-001 690020-001 733476-001 709848-001 749649-001 754223-001 754223-501 754223-601...
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...● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i5-4210U processor and 2 GB of discrete ... 749648-001. 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 500-GB, 5400-rpm 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in (for use in HP 250 models) Spare part number 759876-601 759877-001 759877-501 759877-601 760968-001 760968-501 760968-601 760969-001 760969-501 760969-601...
...● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i5-4210U processor and 2 GB of discrete ... 749648-001. 1-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in 500-GB, 5400-rpm 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in (for use in HP 250 models) Spare part number 759876-601 759877-001 759877-501 759877-601 760968-001 760968-501 760968-601 760969-001 760969-501 760969-601...
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... use in AMD models in India (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 634953-001 N 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in SATA hard drive for use only in HP 250 models (does not include cable or bracket) 644351-001 N 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in SATA hard drive (does not include cable or bracket)... not include cable or bracket) 690020-001 N Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 691739-001 N 2-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 691740-001 N 4-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 693374-001 N 8-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
... use in AMD models in India (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 634953-001 N 320-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in SATA hard drive for use only in HP 250 models (does not include cable or bracket) 644351-001 N 750-GB, 5400-rpm, 2.5-in SATA hard drive (does not include cable or bracket)... not include cable or bracket) 690020-001 N Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 691739-001 N 2-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 691740-001 N 4-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 693374-001 N 8-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
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... and UMA graphics 759876-001 N System board for use in models without Windows 8 with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory Sequential part number listing 27
... and UMA graphics 759876-001 N System board for use in models without Windows 8 with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory Sequential part number listing 27
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... Description 759876-501 N System board for use in models with Windows 8 Standard with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 759876-601 N System board for use in models with Windows 8 Professional with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics... UMA graphics 760969-001 N System board for use in models without Windows 8 with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 760969-501 N System board for use in models with Windows 8 Standard with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics...
... Description 759876-501 N System board for use in models with Windows 8 Standard with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 759876-601 N System board for use in models with Windows 8 Professional with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics... UMA graphics 760969-001 N System board for use in models without Windows 8 with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 760969-501 N System board for use in models with Windows 8 Standard with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics...
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...Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 2... GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard Spare part number 754223-001 754223-501 754223-601 750634-001 750634-501 750634-601 754224...
...Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-4010U processor and 2... GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard Spare part number 754223-001 754223-501 754223-601 750634-001 750634-501 750634-601 754224...
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... Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 48) NOTE: When ... connected to the computer. 3. If you are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ● Memory module (see Memory module on page 65) ● Heat sink assembly (see Battery on page 61) To remove the system board: 1. Remove the ...
... Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in models with an Intel Core i3-3217U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory: ● Without Windows 8 ● Windows 8 Standard ● Windows 8 Professional For use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 48) NOTE: When ... connected to the computer. 3. If you are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ● Memory module (see Memory module on page 65) ● Heat sink assembly (see Battery on page 61) To remove the system board: 1. Remove the ...
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...(PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare part number 693374-001 691740-001 691739-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on page 55) To remove a memory module: 1. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 65 Disconnect all external devices... connected to install a memory module. Remove the memory module (2) by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from...
...(PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare part number 693374-001 691740-001 691739-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on page 55) To remove a memory module: 1. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 65 Disconnect all external devices... connected to install a memory module. Remove the memory module (2) by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from...
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... named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Use the arrow keys to know the version of system and extended memory. BIOS version information (also known as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility ...(BIOS) on the HP website are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to select ...
... named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Use the arrow keys to know the version of system and extended memory. BIOS version information (also known as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility ...(BIOS) on the HP website are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to select ...
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...(BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the HP website are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Press f10 to select Main. 3. Errors can be available on the... the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need to know the version of system and extended memory. Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for Startup Menu" message is located at the bottom of the screen. Turn on the computer, you are packaged ...
...(BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the HP website are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Press f10 to select Main. 3. Errors can be available on the... the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need to know the version of system and extended memory. Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for Startup Menu" message is located at the bottom of the screen. Turn on the computer, you are packaged ...
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... the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of system and extended memory. NOTE: You can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to a USB port can...
... the item. ● To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of system and extended memory. NOTE: You can use the up arrow key or the down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to a USB port can...
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...the battery fails the test, contact support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the memory modules. Click the diagnostic test you need to make sure that the main components are functioning correctly. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. System ... longer and more comprehensive tests on or restart the computer. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. You can view system information and error logs in...
...the battery fails the test, contact support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the memory modules. Click the diagnostic test you need to make sure that the main components are functioning correctly. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. System ... longer and more comprehensive tests on or restart the computer. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. You can view system information and error logs in...
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... 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 numeric ... 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 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 ...
... 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 numeric ... 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 minimized image creating 91 minimized image recovery 91 ...
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... 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 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... 13 serial number, computer 13 service considerations cables 29 connectors 29 plastic parts 29 service labels locating 13 serviceability, product description 3 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...
... 92 options 90 starting 91 supported discs 89 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... 13 serial number, computer 13 service considerations cables 29 connectors 29 plastic parts 29 service labels locating 13 serviceability, product description 3 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...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... a USB device ...37 Connecting a USB device 37 Removing a USB device ...38 Connecting a powered USB device 38 Inserting and removing a memory card 39 8 Maintaining your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs......46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47 Using ...
... a USB device ...37 Connecting a USB device 37 Removing a USB device ...38 Connecting a powered USB device 38 Inserting and removing a memory card 39 8 Maintaining your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs......46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47 Using ...