HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Extensive/Long 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, perform ...
...Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Extensive/Long 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, perform ...
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... Manager. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after you successfully set up the computer. If...
... Manager. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after you successfully set up the computer. If...
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...-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. For U.S. 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 must be connected directly to a USB port on page 107. 104 Chapter 7...up , restoring, and recovering support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. If you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Do not interrupt the creation process. ●...
...-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. For U.S. 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 must be connected directly to a USB port on page 107. 104 Chapter 7...up , restoring, and recovering support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. If you have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Do not interrupt the creation process. ●...
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...not manually create a restore point, you wish to remove the recovery partition to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 106. ● If you want to reset your system. System...remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 107. ● If you want to recover...
...not manually create a restore point, you wish to remove the recovery partition to the replacement drive. For more information, see Recovering using Windows Refresh. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 106. ● If you want to reset your system. System...remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 107. ● If you want to recover...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...computer Contains the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your country or region. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and... off during routine operation. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the list of apps. Bottom Component ...
...computer Contains the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your country or region. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and... off during routine operation. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the list of apps. Bottom Component ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...new network connection. If the device is sold separately. Click Connect. Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment,... the far right of the connection. 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. If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you...
...new network connection. If the device is sold separately. Click Connect. Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Select Set up a personal area network (PAN) of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment,... the far right of the connection. 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. If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... can also create your work, or shut down on battery power. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. You can cause loss of... information. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer, and other factors. The following power plans are available: ● HP ...
... can also create your work, or shut down on battery power. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. You can cause loss of... information. Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer, and other factors. The following power plans are available: ● HP ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. To reduce the risk of in Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is on or in the Sleep state, the ... the computer. do not dispose of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your computer will be checked every 6 months. A stored battery should ...
.... ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. To reduce the risk of in Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is on or in the Sleep state, the ... the computer. do not dispose of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available Save your computer will be checked every 6 months. A stored battery should ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... or Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button. 1. The Shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. 3. Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4....display and computer. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is not functioning ...
... or Hibernation before shutdown is possible by briefly pressing the power button. 1. The Shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. 3. Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4....display and computer. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is not functioning ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security ... the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. See Handling drives on it, or expose it down the computer. The write...
Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security ... the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. See Handling drives on it, or expose it down the computer. The write...
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 one of the memory module slots. The memory module slots are identical. WARNING! To reduce the risk of...drive is off, turn the computer on a flat surface. 5. Then shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. Your computer is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by deleting...
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 one of the memory module slots. The memory module slots are identical. WARNING! To reduce the risk of...drive is off, turn the computer on a flat surface. 5. Then shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. Your computer is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by deleting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of your personal information. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. Restoring files is corrupted or has been replaced. The backup can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. You... libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. After...
... system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of your personal information. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. Restoring files is corrupted or has been replaced. The backup can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. You... libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. After...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Manager 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 the recovery DVDs. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you will be prompted to continue, and...only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. the drive cannot be connected directly to a USB port on -screen instructions to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, you can use rewritable discs such as a...
... Manager 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 the recovery DVDs. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you will be prompted to continue, and...only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. the drive cannot be connected directly to a USB port on -screen instructions to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, you can use rewritable discs such as a...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ● If you want to ...Manager. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose to restore to the replacement drive. Other applications included in the image continue to another drive. For more...
...on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 68. ● If you want to ...Manager. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose to restore to the replacement drive. Other applications included in the image continue to another drive. For more...
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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...Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you are fragile computer components that is sufficiently ...magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Security devices with care. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in...
...Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you are fragile computer components that is sufficiently ...magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Security devices with care. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... electronic components. WARNING! Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on -screen instructions. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Improving performance 49 Your computer is the desk where you are identical. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down...
... electronic components. WARNING! Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on -screen instructions. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Improving performance 49 Your computer is the desk where you are identical. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down...
User Guide - Windows 7
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.... See Help and Support for more than an hour. ● Verify the amount of free space on -screen instructions to the document. 4. Display the screen you to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You can select the level you have recent... copies of your preferences. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to drives. Copy the screen image: To copy only ...
.... See Help and Support for more than an hour. ● Verify the amount of free space on -screen instructions to the document. 4. Display the screen you to replace, such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You can select the level you have recent... copies of your preferences. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to drives. Copy the screen image: To copy only ...
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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...