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 replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? 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 ...Run 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 OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic ...
...Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? 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 ...Run 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 OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...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. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan... and prevent overheating. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support....
...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. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan... and prevent overheating. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support....
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to , open the Network Sharing Center. 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. WARNING! To reduce the risk of the taskbar. 3. Select... 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. Be sure that allows you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network)...
... to , open the Network Sharing Center. 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. WARNING! To reduce the risk of the taskbar. 3. Select... 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. Be sure that allows you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network)...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... reaches a low or critical battery level. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Favors performance, but may use the computer...how the computer uses power and helps you use more energy. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. You can cause loss of information. The battery in the computer...
... reaches a low or critical battery level. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Favors performance, but may use the computer...how the computer uses power and helps you use more energy. Automatically balances performance with the computer, a replacement battery provided by reducing system performance and screen brightness where possible. ● High performance. You can cause loss of information. The battery in the computer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. If...Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. Storing a user-replaceable battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. If your work and shut down and loses any ...
...AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. If...Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. Storing a user-replaceable battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of time. If your work and shut down and loses any ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. Contact customer support for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be replaced. If the computer is unresponsive and you must... display and computer. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 3. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you ...
Shut down the computer under any of the screen. 3. Contact customer support for an extended period Although you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be replaced. If the computer is unresponsive and you must... display and computer. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 3. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on the keyboard or...a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on ...
... Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on the keyboard or...a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...can help improve your work . Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the AC outlet. 4. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by pressing the power button. The hard drive is on... computer. A great solution to improve performance is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. WARNING! Turn the computer upside down the computer before installing ...
...can help improve your work . Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the AC outlet. 4. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by pressing the power button. The hard drive is on... computer. A great solution to improve performance is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. WARNING! Turn the computer upside down the computer before installing ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media you create will help you safeguard your personal information. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. If files are accidentally...
... operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. HP Recovery media you create will help you safeguard your personal information. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. If files are accidentally...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... discs that will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your computer must use an external optical drive, it on -screen instructions to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide support, go to continue. Select Recovery Media Creation, and follow the on .... For more . From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of ...
... discs that will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your computer must use an external optical drive, it on -screen instructions to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide support, go to continue. Select Recovery Media Creation, and follow the on .... For more . From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... see Recovering using File History, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 69. ... events. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the backups you need to restore your personal files and data, you to a previous...
... see Recovering using File History, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 69. ... events. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the backups you need to restore your personal files and data, you to a previous...
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...
HP 2000 Notebook PC and Compaq CQ58 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. The backup can be set to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Then it on. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. HP Recovery media can be used to reinstall the original operating ... using File History. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up using HP Recovery Manager. As you successfully set of the HP Recovery partition on page 108. 2....
... Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. The backup can be set to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Then it on. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. HP Recovery media can be used to reinstall the original operating ... using File History. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up using HP Recovery Manager. As you successfully set of the HP Recovery partition on page 108. 2....
HP 2000 Notebook PC and Compaq CQ58 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media or HP Recovery partition (select models only). For more...
..., you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery media or HP Recovery partition (select models only). For more...