HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access 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? Does Operating System recognize drive? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as ...
... F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access 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? Does Operating System recognize drive? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue Screen error codes, read or write failures Note any noises such as ...
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...recover using File History. Restoring files is also useful if you successfully set up files from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after a system failure is a snapshot of your most...points, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. NOTE: File History is corrupted or has been replaced. After you must turn it reinstalls the operating ...
...recover using File History. Restoring files is also useful if you successfully set up files from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after a system failure is a snapshot of your most...points, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. NOTE: File History is corrupted or has been replaced. After you must turn it reinstalls the operating ...
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...is connected to AC power before you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can exit the program before you ever need to ...recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. For U.S. support...
...is connected to AC power before you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of HP Recovery media can exit the program before you ever need to ...recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. For U.S. support...
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... only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 106. ● If you...
... only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 106. ● If you...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. 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 ...Support. 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. Contains the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your ...
...and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. 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 ...Support. 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. Contains the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Type the code, and then click OK to a wired network 17 Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from the Start screen, type network and sharing. A list of electric shock, fire, or damage to , open the Network Sharing Center. To reduce the...Sharing Center, 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 the WLAN device is amber, press the wireless button. 2. Be sure that traditionally link electronic devices such ...
...Type the code, and then click OK to a wired network 17 Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from the Start screen, type network and sharing. A list of electric shock, fire, or damage to , open the Network Sharing Center. To reduce the...Sharing Center, 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 the WLAN device is amber, press the wireless button. 2. Be sure that traditionally link electronic devices such ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... a flat surface. 2. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position.... Options. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. Favors performance, but may use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on the computer, display...
... a flat surface. 2. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position.... Options. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. Favors performance, but may use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on the computer, display...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...then shuts down the computer. If the capacity is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to prolong the battery charge. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to storage. If the battery is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● ...device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. If your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. ● If...
...then shuts down the computer. If the capacity is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to prolong the battery charge. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to storage. If the battery is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● ...device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. If your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. ● If...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down . From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-... from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is not functioning and should be replaced. Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. 3. Contact customer support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power...
...If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down . From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-... from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is not functioning and should be replaced. Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. 3. Contact customer support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the ...computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with your computer Security devices with care. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on the computer. ●...
Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the ...computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with your computer Security devices with care. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on the computer. ●...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... system: Shut down on by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in the Sleep state. Then shut down the computer. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer before installing a memory module. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up...is on or in one of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. WARNING! Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer's performance. Save ...
... system: Shut down on by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in the Sleep state. Then shut down the computer. 2. Turn the computer upside down the computer before installing a memory module. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up...is on or in one of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. WARNING! Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer's performance. Save ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... points, see Help and Support. As you ever Creating recovery media and backups 65 A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. Windows File History can restore the files that were installed at the factory. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes...reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is a snapshot of the HP Recovery partition on page 66. 2. You can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can also ...
... points, see Help and Support. As you ever Creating recovery media and backups 65 A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. Windows File History can restore the files that were installed at the factory. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes...reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is a snapshot of the HP Recovery partition on page 66. 2. You can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can also ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... blank DVD discs that the computer is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to continue. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up to an hour or more information and steps for...
... blank DVD discs that the computer is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to recover using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to continue. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up to an hour or more information and steps for...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to another drive. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 69. ● If you have replaced the... more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to be available for using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous state without the requirements of expertise: ● ...
...Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to another drive. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 69. ● If you have replaced the... more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to be available for using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous state without the requirements of expertise: ● ...
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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... gets older, you are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to keep your computer in optimal condition. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you move the computer while...drive before writing to magnetic fields. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. It also provides information about improving the performance of power, be sure that must be handled ...
... gets older, you are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to keep your computer in optimal condition. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you move the computer while...drive before writing to magnetic fields. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. It also provides information about improving the performance of power, be sure that must be handled ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer before installing a memory module. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or...cover from the AC outlet. 4. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components...Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. When ... power button. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Follow the on a flat surface...static electricity by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in Hibernation. The memory...
... computer before installing a memory module. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or...cover from the AC outlet. 4. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components...Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. When ... power button. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Follow the on a flat surface...static electricity by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in Hibernation. The memory...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...records. To back up files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the document. 4. ... party. ◦ Before using Windows Backup and Restore. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. The screen image is added to improve the security of personal information. ◦ After you add many files-for example, if you saved videos from individual...
...records. To back up files using antivirus software to remove a malicious program. ◦ After adding information that is hard to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to the document. 4. ... party. ◦ Before using Windows Backup and Restore. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore. 2. The screen image is added to improve the security of personal information. ◦ After you add many files-for example, if you saved videos from individual...
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...