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... ...6 TouchPad ...6 Lights ...7 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 9 Keys ...11 Front components ...12 Rear component ...13 Right-side components ...13 Left-side components ...14 Bottom components ...15 Display components ...16 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag ...17 Computer major components ...18 Display assembly components ...24 Flush glass display assembly spare parts 24 BrightView panel ...25 Mass storage devices ...26 Miscellaneous parts ...27 Sequential part number listing ...28 4 Removal and replacement...
... ...6 TouchPad ...6 Lights ...7 Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only 9 Keys ...11 Front components ...12 Rear component ...13 Right-side components ...13 Left-side components ...14 Bottom components ...15 Display components ...16 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag ...17 Computer major components ...18 Display assembly components ...24 Flush glass display assembly spare parts 24 BrightView panel ...25 Mass storage devices ...26 Miscellaneous parts ...27 Sequential part number listing ...28 4 Removal and replacement...
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... replacement procedures 41 Service tag ...41 Computer feet ...42 Battery ...43 Optical drive ...44 Primary hard drive cover ...45 Secondary hard drive cover 46 Hard drive ...48 WLAN module ...50 RTC battery ...53 Memory module ...54 TV tuner module ...55 Switch cover and keyboard 57 Power button board ...61 Speaker assembly ...62 Bluetooth module ...63 Display assembly ...64 Top cover ...74 Modem module ...77 System board ...79 Audio/infrared board ...82 USB board ...83 Subwoofer ...84 TV tuner module cable ...86 Modem module cable ...87 Power connector cable ...88 Fan...
... replacement procedures 41 Service tag ...41 Computer feet ...42 Battery ...43 Optical drive ...44 Primary hard drive cover ...45 Secondary hard drive cover 46 Hard drive ...48 WLAN module ...50 RTC battery ...53 Memory module ...54 TV tuner module ...55 Switch cover and keyboard 57 Power button board ...61 Speaker assembly ...62 Bluetooth module ...63 Display assembly ...64 Top cover ...74 Modem module ...77 System board ...79 Audio/infrared board ...82 USB board ...83 Subwoofer ...84 TV tuner module cable ...86 Modem module cable ...87 Power connector cable ...88 Fan...
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...glass panel cover support ● Support for lighted logo on top bezel ● Typical brightness 200 nits 2 SODIMM slots Customer-accessible/upgradable PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2 Dual-channel support Supports up to 8192-MB system memory ● 8192-MB total system memory ...memory (1024 MB × 2, dual-channel) ● 2048-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 1) ● 1024-MB total system memory (1024 MB × 1) Supports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-inch) hard drives Supports up to 2 hard drives Support for Accelerometer Hard Drive Protection Dual hard drive configurations...
...glass panel cover support ● Support for lighted logo on top bezel ● Typical brightness 200 nits 2 SODIMM slots Customer-accessible/upgradable PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2 Dual-channel support Supports up to 8192-MB system memory ● 8192-MB total system memory ...memory (1024 MB × 2, dual-channel) ● 2048-MB total system memory (2048 MB × 1) ● 1024-MB total system memory (1024 MB × 1) Supports all Serial ATA (SATA) 9.5-mm, 6.35-cm (2.50-inch) hard drives Supports up to 2 hard drives Support for Accelerometer Hard Drive Protection Dual hard drive configurations...
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... 1 Product description Category External media card Ports Docking Keyboard/pointing devices Power requirements Security Operating system Description Support for TV tuner antennas for 90-W AC adapter Expansion port 3 supports the HP Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock 17-inch full-size keyboard with numeric keypad TouchPad supports 2-way scrolling Taps enabled as default 8-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery 90-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with...
... 1 Product description Category External media card Ports Docking Keyboard/pointing devices Power requirements Security Operating system Description Support for TV tuner antennas for 90-W AC adapter Expansion port 3 supports the HP Notebook Expansion Base and HP Notebook QuickDock 17-inch full-size keyboard with numeric keypad TouchPad supports 2-way scrolling Taps enabled as default 8-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 6-cell 2.20-Ah Li-ion battery 90-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (2-wire plug with...
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... battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (9) Drive light ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Component (8) Battery light Description ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is open...
... battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (9) Drive light ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. Component (8) Battery light Description ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is open...
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... remote control. (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in Help and Support. 12 Chapter 2 Components When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that...
... remote control. (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to the user guides located in Help and Support. 12 Chapter 2 Components When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that...
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... fan starts up automatically to optical discs. It is not connected to cool internal components. Connect optional USB devices. Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts. Attaches an optional security cable to cycle on select models, also writes to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Rear component Component Vent Right-side components Description Enables airflow to external power. Rear component 13 Connects...
... fan starts up automatically to optical discs. It is not connected to cool internal components. Connect optional USB devices. Connects a TV antenna, a digital cable device, or a satellite device that receives standard or high-definition TV broadcasts. Attaches an optional security cable to cycle on select models, also writes to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Rear component Component Vent Right-side components Description Enables airflow to external power. Rear component 13 Connects...
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... or audio component. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. On: A digital card is being accessed. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may include a USB port only. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Expansion port 3 (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) eSATA/USB port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) 1394 port (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (9) Digital Media Slot (10...
... or audio component. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. On: A digital card is being accessed. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may include a USB port only. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. Left-side components Component (1) External monitor port (2) Expansion port 3 (3) RJ-45 (network) jack (4) HDMI port (5) eSATA/USB port (select models only) (6) USB port (7) 1394 port (select models only) (8) Digital Media Slot light (9) Digital Media Slot (10...
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... period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is the alphanumeric identifier needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the...
... period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the product name affixed to each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Model description: This is the alphanumeric identifier needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the...
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... computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. (1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service...
... computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. (1) Product name: This is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. (5) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service...
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..., Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Kitts and Nevis, St. Disconnect all external devices connected to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal. 2. Lucia, St. Shut down through Help and Support. 1. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 43). 5. Remove the WLAN module: CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina...
..., Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Kitts and Nevis, St. Disconnect all external devices connected to the WLAN module "Aux" terminal. 2. Lucia, St. Shut down through Help and Support. 1. Remove the battery (see Hard drive on page 43). 5. Remove the WLAN module: CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina...
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... New Zealand For use in Australia and New Zealand Spare part number 461749-001 461749-011 Before removing the modem module, follow these steps: 1. Speaker assembly (see Battery on page 57). Component replacement procedures 77 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Speaker assembly on page 64). Description Modem module for use only in all external devices connected to the system board. 2. Switch cover and keyboard (see Top cover...
... New Zealand For use in Australia and New Zealand Spare part number 461749-001 461749-011 Before removing the modem module, follow these steps: 1. Speaker assembly (see Battery on page 57). Component replacement procedures 77 Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery (see Speaker assembly on page 64). Description Modem module for use only in all external devices connected to the system board. 2. Switch cover and keyboard (see Top cover...
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... computer. Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 57). d. f. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 48). Speaker assembly (see Battery on page 62). e. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Before removing the modem module cable, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Speaker assembly on page 43). 5. h. System board (see USB board on page 79). Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the...
... computer. Switch cover and keyboard (see Hard drive on page 57). d. f. Hard drive (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 48). Speaker assembly (see Battery on page 62). e. Reverse this procedure to the computer. 3. Before removing the modem module cable, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery (see Speaker assembly on page 43). 5. h. System board (see USB board on page 79). Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the...
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... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your changes from...
... ESC key for Startup Menu" message is already running , begin at step 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. To save your changes from...
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...disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Main menu Select System information To do this Language Support Change the Setup Utility language. Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. When enabled, saves power when models only) the computer is in DC mode. 98 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. System Configuration menu Select To do this Enter, change...
...disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Main menu Select System information To do this Language Support Change the Setup Utility language. Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. When enabled, saves power when models only) the computer is in DC mode. 98 Chapter 5 Setup Utility Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. System Configuration menu Select To do this Enter, change...
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... the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select To do this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Secondary Hard Disk Self...
... the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select To do this menu option is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Secondary Hard Disk Self...
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... part number 21, 26, 32 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 21, 26, 32 Bluetooth module removal 63 spare part numbers 19, 29, 63 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 19, 33 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 98 buttons next/fast forward 10 play/pause 9 power 9 previous/rewind 9 stop 10 TouchPad 6 TouchPad on/off 6 volume mute 9 wireless 10 C Cable Kit, spare part number 19, 31 cables, service considerations 37 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 98 changing the Setup Utility language...
... part number 21, 26, 32 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 21, 26, 32 Bluetooth module removal 63 spare part numbers 19, 29, 63 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 19, 33 boot options 99 boot order 99 button sound 98 buttons next/fast forward 10 play/pause 9 power 9 previous/rewind 9 stop 10 TouchPad 6 TouchPad on/off 6 volume mute 9 wireless 10 C Cable Kit, spare part number 19, 31 cables, service considerations 37 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 98 changing the Setup Utility language...
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... support, product description 4 drive light, identifying 8, 12 drives boot order 99 preventing damage 37 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 37 removal 44 spare part numbers 21, 26, 32, 44 specifications 105 E electrostatic discharge 38 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 11 Ethernet, product description 3 exiting the Setup Utility 97 expansion port, identifying 14 ExpressCard module, spare part number 20, 31 ExpressCard slot, identifying 14 external media cards, product description 4 external monitor port...
... support, product description 4 drive light, identifying 8, 12 drives boot order 99 preventing damage 37 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive precautions 37 removal 44 spare part numbers 21, 26, 32, 44 specifications 105 E electrostatic discharge 38 eSATA/USB port, identifying 14 esc key, identifying 11 Ethernet, product description 3 exiting the Setup Utility 97 expansion port, identifying 14 ExpressCard module, spare part number 20, 31 ExpressCard slot, identifying 14 external media cards, product description 4 external monitor port...
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... 7 num lock 7 power 7, 12 TouchPad 6 volume down 7 volume mute 7 volume up 7 webcam 16 wireless 7 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 media activity buttons, identifying 9 memory map specifications 110 memory module identifying 15 product description 2 removal 54 spare part numbers 21, 32, 54 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack identifying 12 pin assignments 138 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 modem jack, pin assignments 141 modem module removal 77 spare part numbers 20, 28, 77 modem module cable, removal 87 modem, product description 3 monitor port external 14...
... 7 num lock 7 power 7, 12 TouchPad 6 volume down 7 volume mute 7 volume up 7 webcam 16 wireless 7 M mass storage devices, spare part numbers 26 media activity buttons, identifying 9 memory map specifications 110 memory module identifying 15 product description 2 removal 54 spare part numbers 21, 32, 54 memory test 99 microphone (audio-in) jack identifying 12 pin assignments 138 microphone, product description 3 model name 1 modem jack, pin assignments 141 modem module removal 77 spare part numbers 20, 28, 77 modem module cable, removal 87 modem, product description 3 monitor port external 14...
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... scrolling regions, TouchPad 6 secondary hard drive bay, identifying 15 secondary hard drive cover removal 46 spare part number 23, 33 secondary hard drive self test 99 security cable slot, identifying 13 security, product description 4 service considerations 36 service tag 17, 41 serviceability, product description 5 Setup Utility changing the language 96 Diagnostics menu 99 display system information 96 exiting 97 Main menu 98 menus 98 restoring default settings 97 Security menu 98 starting 95 System Configuration memu 98 using 96 slots Digital Media Slot...
... scrolling regions, TouchPad 6 secondary hard drive bay, identifying 15 secondary hard drive cover removal 46 spare part number 23, 33 secondary hard drive self test 99 security cable slot, identifying 13 security, product description 4 service considerations 36 service tag 17, 41 serviceability, product description 5 Setup Utility changing the language 96 Diagnostics menu 99 display system information 96 exiting 97 Main menu 98 menus 98 restoring default settings 97 Security menu 98 starting 95 System Configuration memu 98 using 96 slots Digital Media Slot...