HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... the symptoms e.g. 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 a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the ...
... the symptoms e.g. 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 a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. It 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... and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Releases the battery from the list of apps. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the hard drive. 12...
... Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. It 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... and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Releases the battery from the list of apps. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Contains the hard drive. 12...
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...to create a new network 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 device is on, the wireless light ...the notification area, at the far right of the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as...
...to create a new network 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 device is on, the wireless light ...the notification area, at the far right of the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your WLAN from the Start screen, type network and sharing. Click Settings, and then select Network and Sharing Center from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly ...power plan A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on capable hardware. ● Power saver. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To reduce potential safety issues, use the computer ...
...and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. To change the power plan, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly ...power plan A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on capable hardware. ● Power saver. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To reduce potential safety issues, use the computer ...
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... by pressing the power button. Storing a user-replaceable battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.... To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from external power for extended periods...
... by pressing the power button. Storing a user-replaceable battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.... To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from external power for extended periods...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... is lost when the computer shuts 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 computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power 3. Save your ...work and close all open programs. 2. From the Start screen, point to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in ...
... is lost when the computer shuts 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 computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power 3. Save your ...work and close all open programs. 2. From the Start screen, point to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer in optimal condition. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label... Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. 8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your...
...excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer in optimal condition. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label... Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. 8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... space by pressing the power button. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on -screen instructions. Your computer is like a desk overflowing ...with a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your productivity slows down. NOTE: To ...
... space by pressing the power button. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on -screen instructions. Your computer is like a desk overflowing ...with a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your productivity slows down. NOTE: To ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...the files that Windows uses, such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is only as good ...to a proper working state or even back to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. You can also manually create a system restore point at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all ...
...the files that Windows uses, such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). From the Start screen, type help , and then select Help and Support. 3. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is only as good ...to a proper working state or even back to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. You can also manually create a system restore point at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...corrupted. If you use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then ...or aid in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of the recovery DVDs. For U.S.
...corrupted. If you use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then ...or aid in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of the recovery DVDs. For U.S.
User Guide - Windows 8
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...the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want a quick and easy way to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore... is an option. Restore and recovery 67 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option ...
...the Remove Recovery Partition option. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want a quick and easy way to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore... is an option. Restore and recovery 67 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 69. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the System Recovery option ...
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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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... the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the blank USB flash drive or the number of the HP Recovery partition on page 108. 2. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software ...them in cases where the hard drive is a snapshot of your most recent backup. 1. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. As you must turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that will provide the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls ...
... the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the blank USB flash drive or the number of the HP Recovery partition on page 108. 2. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software ...them in cases where the hard drive is a snapshot of your most recent backup. 1. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. As you must turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that will provide the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls ...
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... computer's original factory partitioning and content, you need to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then...
... computer's original factory partitioning and content, you need to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then...