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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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... possible. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to temperature extremes or liquids. Avoid dropping drives from a finger or other suitable form of static electricity from any height onto any surface. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in this section. An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling...
... possible. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to temperature extremes or liquids. Avoid dropping drives from a finger or other suitable form of static electricity from any height onto any surface. After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in this section. An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling...
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... connector (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 33). 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer. 3. 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...
... connector (2). 48 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Remove the battery (see Top cover on page 33). 5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer. 3. 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...
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Lift the hard drive from the hard drive (2). Component replacement procedures 49 3. Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5. 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). Component replacement procedures 49 3. Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer (3). 4. Reverse this procedure to the hard drive. 5. 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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...cable (3): Fan cable 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures 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 computer. 4. If you are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ...
...cable (3): Fan cable 56 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures 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 computer. 4. If you are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board: ...
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... 50) ● System board (see System board on page 55) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on , and then shut it to the cable to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 59 Position the computer upright. 2. Disconnect the USB board cable from the computer. 4. Remove the tape that secures the USB board to install the USB...
... 50) ● System board (see System board on page 55) ● Hard drive (see Hard drive on , and then shut it to the cable to the computer. 3. Component replacement procedures 59 Position the computer upright. 2. Disconnect the USB board cable from the computer. 4. Remove the tape that secures the USB board to install the 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. Remove the four Phillips broadhead PM2.0×2.0 screws (1) that secure the speakers to the computer. 3. ...
... 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. 3. ...
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Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are revealed on your BIOS, make...to install the update. You will need this path when you connect your computer to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: If you are revealed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect ...power from the computer by following the on your hard drive. From the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. If no...
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that are revealed on your BIOS, make...to install the update. You will need this path when you connect your computer to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: If you are revealed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect ...power from the computer by following the on your hard drive. From the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. If no...
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Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At...are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. b. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Complete the installation by... After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. 78 Chapter 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in an optional docking device, or connected ...
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At...are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. b. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Complete the installation by... After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. 78 Chapter 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in an optional docking device, or connected ...
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...the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Click the option for software ... computer components that are required to exit this screen. Open your specific product from your hard drive. 1. Click the appropriate operating system. 6. or - Follow the on battery power, docked...power from the AC outlet. Go to select File > System Information. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. The following diagnostic tests are available...
...the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Click the option for software ... computer components that are required to exit this screen. Open your specific product from your hard drive. 1. Click the appropriate operating system. 6. or - Follow the on battery power, docked...power from the AC outlet. Go to select File > System Information. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. The following diagnostic tests are available...
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... as a final attempt to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use HP Recovery media. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory...
... as a final attempt to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can use HP Recovery media. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory...
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... Manager, change the boot order: 1. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; Choose your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, you want to free up hard drive space. Select Troubleshoot from . 4. see Creating...
... Manager, change the boot order: 1. IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you remove the Recovery partition, create HP Recovery media; Choose your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, you want to free up hard drive space. Select Troubleshoot from . 4. see Creating...
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...9679; Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of 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 the backup. Tips for ... security of personal information. ◦ After you want to the document. 4. To restore, see Restoring specific files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is repaired or restored. ◦ On a regular schedule to replace, such as ...
...9679; Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of 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 the backup. Tips for ... security of personal information. ◦ After you want to the document. 4. To restore, see Restoring specific files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is repaired or restored. ◦ On a regular schedule to replace, such as ...
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... then pressing the f11 key. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you are permanently removed. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating system or from a backup. NOTE: You...
... then pressing the f11 key. To restore the computer using the HP Factory Image Restore DVD, you are permanently removed. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating system or from a backup. NOTE: You...
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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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Click the System menu icon at the factory: Suspend and Hibernation. Save your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off the display and computer. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is shut down the computer under any of the top ... an external 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. When the computer is only running on either battery power or external power.
Click the System menu icon at the factory: Suspend and Hibernation. Save your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off the display and computer. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is shut down the computer under any of the top ... an external 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. When the computer is only running on either battery power or external power.
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... space on your system on the computer before you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. Follow the on a USB storage device. IMPORTANT: Remember to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from the drop-down -arrow next to the computer you may...a system recovery The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you should continue to its original factory state. CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Verify the exact amount of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2.
... space on your system on the computer before you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. Follow the on a USB storage device. IMPORTANT: Remember to maintain a reasonably current backup. HP recommends using blank DVD+R discs from the drop-down -arrow next to the computer you may...a system recovery The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you should continue to its original factory state. CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Verify the exact amount of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2.
User Guide - Windows 7
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... and loses any external memory cards that is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to prolong the battery charge. Disposing of ...them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that 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. do not dispose of damage to a battery, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; Conserving ...
... and loses any external memory cards that is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to prolong the battery charge. Disposing of ...them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that 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. do not dispose of damage to a battery, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; Conserving ...