HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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, perform... 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. Does Operating System recognize drive? ...
...or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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, perform... 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. Does Operating System recognize drive? ...
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... Windows creates a system restore point for you automatically during a Windows update and during other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Windows File ... that was installed at any time. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. This step creates a backup of your most recent backup. 1. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. As you create will provide the following recovery options:...
... Windows creates a system restore point for you automatically during a Windows update and during other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Windows File ... that was installed at any time. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. This step creates a backup of your most recent backup. 1. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. As you create will provide the following recovery options:...
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...program before you will be connected to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Do not use an external optical drive, it must be created. For U.S. support, go /contactHP. To... will be burned. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of the recovery DVDs. they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. HP Recovery Manager will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your computer does...
...program before you will be connected to continue, and the remaining discs will finish burning the current DVD. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Do not use an external optical drive, it must be created. For U.S. support, go /contactHP. To... will be burned. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of the recovery DVDs. they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. HP Recovery Manager will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your computer does...
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...more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 107. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want ...System Restore, see Help and Support. Choose the method that came preinstalled on your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 106. ● If you want to the replacement drive. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows Refresh. For more information and steps for ...
...more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 107. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want ...System Restore, see Help and Support. Choose the method that came preinstalled on your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 106. ● If you want to the replacement drive. See Using Windows Refresh for using Windows Refresh. For more information and steps for ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the... 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...
If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the... 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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...security code. After the connection is on. 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. Type the code, and then click OK to a wired...fire, or damage to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software Help. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Start screen, type network and sharing. If the WLAN is white. To access the Network Sharing Center, from the list. 4. A list of the ...
...security code. After the connection is on. 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. Type the code, and then click OK to a wired...fire, or damage to the equipment, do not see the Bluetooth software Help. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Start screen, type network and sharing. If the WLAN is white. To access the Network Sharing Center, from the list. 4. A list of the ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... meter icons indicate whether the computer is off and unplugged from external power. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Your battery will not last as long between charges using this power plan. To use more energy. Slide ... surface. 2. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. If the computer ...
... meter icons indicate whether the computer is off and unplugged from external power. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Your battery will not last as long between charges using this power plan. To use more energy. Slide ... surface. 2. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. If the computer ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to prolong the battery charge. See...-replaceable battery Battery Check in a cool, dry place to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. Disposing of in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation....
... adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to prolong the battery charge. See...-replaceable battery Battery Check in a cool, dry place to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. Disposing of in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation....
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the AC adapter to the AC outlet 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 must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is working properly. ●...connections are secure and the power lights remain off ) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is not functioning and should be replaced. The Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down . ●...
... the AC adapter to the AC outlet 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 must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is working properly. ●...connections are secure and the power lights remain off ) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is not functioning and should be replaced. The Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down . ●...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be handled with your computer. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it to... extremes. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. ● Before you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. Do not drop a drive, place items on...
...magnetism and do not damage drives. ● Remove media from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be handled with your computer. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it to... extremes. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to vibration. ● Before you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. Do not drop a drive, place items on...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the computer before installing a memory module. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is off, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter ...CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can help improve your computer If you are located on or in your physical work . Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. When your productivity slows down the computer. 2. Follow the on by deleting unnecessary ...
... the computer before installing a memory module. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is off, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter ...CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can help improve your computer If you are located on or in your physical work . Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. When your productivity slows down the computer. 2. Follow the on by deleting unnecessary ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...is also useful if you successfully set to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. Then it if you create will help you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. As you return your computer to... your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of your personal information. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. A system restore point is only as good as registry settings. A system ...
...is also useful if you successfully set to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. Then it if you create will help you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. As you return your computer to... your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of your personal information. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. The backup can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. A system restore point is only as good as registry settings. A system ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., and the remaining discs will be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is a software program that the computer is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or... choose to an hour or more information and steps for your computer from the HP website. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. If you can take up , restoring, and recovering support, go /contactHP. For U.S. For...
..., and the remaining discs will be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is a software program that the computer is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or... choose to an hour or more information and steps for your computer from the HP website. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. If you can take up , restoring, and recovering support, go /contactHP. For U.S. For...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... For 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 a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your personal information, settings, or ... apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you want to reset your computer using...
.... For 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 a quick and easy way to recover the system without losing your personal information, settings, or ... apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you want to reset your computer using...
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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...● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. If you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then ...● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be handled with care.
...● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. If you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then ...● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be handled with care.
User Guide - Windows 7
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...Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the bottom of the memory module. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. When your computer. The memory capacity of memory you work and shut down . Before beginning... any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are located on -screen instructions. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration with work area. Save your work easily, like your physical work , your ...
...Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the bottom of the memory module. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. When your computer. The memory capacity of memory you work and shut down . Before beginning... any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are located on -screen instructions. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration with work area. Save your work easily, like your physical work , your ...
User Guide - Windows 7
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...or changing software or hardware. ◦ Before the computer is repaired or restored. ◦ On a regular schedule to be sure you have to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. What you saved videos from individual folders to schedule and create a backup. To ..., and back up your permission or password for tasks such as pictures, videos, music, project files, or data records. To create a screen shot: 1. The screen image is added to AC power during backups. ● Allow enough time for more than an hour. ● Verify the amount of ...
...or changing software or hardware. ◦ Before the computer is repaired or restored. ◦ On a regular schedule to be sure you have to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. What you saved videos from individual folders to schedule and create a backup. To ..., and back up your permission or password for tasks such as pictures, videos, music, project files, or data records. To create a screen shot: 1. The screen image is added to AC power during backups. ● Allow enough time for more than an hour. ● Verify the amount of ...
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...