HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? Hard Drive / ... Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, ...
...the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? Hard Drive / ... Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as clicking or clunking Record any Failure IDs from running diagnostics If possible, ...
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...to reset the computer by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as registry settings. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. As you automatically during a Windows update and during other software applications. ● ... the operating system and all information from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. NOTE: File History is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media can be used to create recovery media after a system failure is only as good as your personal information...
...to reset the computer by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as registry settings. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. As you automatically during a Windows update and during other software applications. ● ... the operating system and all information from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. NOTE: File History is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media can be used to create recovery media after a system failure is only as good as your personal information...
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...To create recovery discs, your computer from the HP website. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to customize the system or aid in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the ...recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can obtain recovery discs for your computer must use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to a USB port on -screen instructions. they are not compatible with DVD ...
...To create recovery discs, your computer from the HP website. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to customize the system or aid in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the ...recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can obtain recovery discs for your computer must use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to a USB port on -screen instructions. they are not compatible with DVD ...
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...; If you need to restore your situation and level of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to the replacement drive. This option does not require backing up data to ...Windows on page 108. For more information, see Help and Support. See Using Windows Refresh for using File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. System Restore allows you want...
...; If you need to restore your situation and level of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to the replacement drive. This option does not require backing up data to ...Windows on page 108. For more information, see Help and Support. See Using Windows Refresh for using File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. System Restore allows you want...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and ... the wireless and memory modules. Releases the battery from the list of apps. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
...is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and ... the wireless and memory modules. Releases the battery from the list of apps. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... To connect to a wired network 17 Select your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Start screen, type network and sharing. NOTE: If you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.... WLAN from the options displayed. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. NOTE: If no WLANs are prompted to verify...
... To connect to a wired network 17 Select your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from the Start screen, type network and sharing. NOTE: If you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.... WLAN from the options displayed. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as walls and floors. NOTE: If no WLANs are prompted to verify...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. Your battery will not last as long between charges using this...Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your work, or shut down on capable hardware. ● Power saver. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the Start screen, type power, select Settings...
... message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. Your battery will not last as long between charges using this...Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your work, or shut down on capable hardware. ● Power saver. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the Start screen, type power, select Settings...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... by pressing the power button. Disposing of time. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for extended periods of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to...; Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.
... by pressing the power button. Disposing of time. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for extended periods of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to...; Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, ...adapter is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use...
... from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, ...adapter is unresponsive and you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. See Handling drives on , and then shut it to a disc. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that...; Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to keep your computer in the Sleep state, turn the computer on page 48 for traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the...
...protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. See Handling drives on , and then shut it to a disc. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that...; Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to keep your computer in the Sleep state, turn the computer on page 48 for traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in the Sleep state. To reduce the risk of the computer under the hard drive cover. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION... Your computer is off, turn the computer on by touching a grounded metal object. WARNING! Turn the computer upside down on -screen instructions. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can help improve your work area. When your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before adding or...
From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in the Sleep state. To reduce the risk of the computer under the hard drive cover. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION... Your computer is off, turn the computer on by touching a grounded metal object. WARNING! Turn the computer upside down on -screen instructions. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can help improve your work area. When your memory isn't big enough to hold all batteries before adding or...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Restoring files is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media you create will help you backed up files from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. You can no longer be...tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your personal information. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls ...
... a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Restoring files is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media you create will help you backed up files from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. You can no longer be...tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your personal information. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...storage capacity for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of HP Recovery media can exit the program before you begin creating the... creating all of blank DVD discs that the computer is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to create recovery media after you successfully set of a hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer...
...storage capacity for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of HP Recovery media can exit the program before you begin creating the... creating all of blank DVD discs that the computer is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to create recovery media after you successfully set of a hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... or a reinstallation. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you want to the replacement drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider...
... or a reinstallation. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you want to the replacement drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the Windows Store, consider...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 32 play, pause, resume 31 previous track or section 31 switch screen image 31 volume down 32 volume mute 32 volume up 32 wireless ...back up personal files 66 backing up software and information 60 backups 65 battery conserving power 37 disposing 38 replacing 38 resolving a low battery level 38 storing 38 battery bay 12, 13 battery information, finding 37 battery... determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 14, 17 Bluetooth label 13 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 70 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 TouchPad on/off 8...
... 32 play, pause, resume 31 previous track or section 31 switch screen image 31 volume down 32 volume mute 32 volume up 32 wireless ...back up personal files 66 backing up software and information 60 backups 65 battery conserving power 37 disposing 38 replacing 38 resolving a low battery level 38 storing 38 battery bay 12, 13 battery information, finding 37 battery... determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 14, 17 Bluetooth label 13 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 70 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 10 right TouchPad 8 TouchPad on/off 8...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... more memory. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging... computer. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you can drastically improve the performance of power...
... more memory. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging... computer. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you can drastically improve the performance of power...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...computer. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are discharged of the memory module. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Turn the computer upside down on each side of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Select Start > All... state, or in Hibernation. The memory module slots are located on -screen instructions. Follow the on the bottom of the memory module slots. The memory module tilts up. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. If you are not ...
...computer. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are discharged of the memory module. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Turn the computer upside down on each side of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Select Start > All... state, or in Hibernation. The memory module slots are located on -screen instructions. Follow the on the bottom of the memory module slots. The memory module tilts up. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. If you are not ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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.... Creating a backup using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is added to the document. 4. The screen shot can back up your settings. You may take more information. 64 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering What you want to back..., videos, music, project files, or data records. To copy the entire screen, press prt sc. 3. The screen image is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc. Save...
.... Creating a backup using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is added to the document. 4. The screen shot can back up your settings. You may take more information. 64 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering What you want to back..., videos, music, project files, or data records. To copy the entire screen, press prt sc. 3. The screen image is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Copy the screen image: To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc. Save...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...section 27 play, pause, resume 26 previous track or section 26 switch screen image 26 volume down 27 volume mute 27 volume up 27 web ...(headphone) jack 5, 20 B backing up software and information 58 backups 62 battery conserving power 36 disposing 37 replacing 37 storing 36 battery bay 12, 13 battery information, finding 36 battery power 35 battery release latch 12 battery...high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys display system information 27 using 27 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP Recovery Manager 65 hubs 39 I input power 68 installing critical security updates 57...
...section 27 play, pause, resume 26 previous track or section 26 switch screen image 26 volume down 27 volume mute 27 volume up 27 web ...(headphone) jack 5, 20 B backing up software and information 58 backups 62 battery conserving power 36 disposing 37 replacing 37 storing 36 battery bay 12, 13 battery information, finding 36 battery power 35 battery release latch 12 battery...high-definition devices, connecting 22 hot keys display system information 27 using 27 HP and third-party software updates, installing 57 HP Recovery Manager 65 hubs 39 I input power 68 installing critical security updates 57...