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. Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure ...Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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, ...
...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. Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences: Drive Failure ...Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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, ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Produce sound. 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 and Support. If you replace... components and prevent overheating. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Service door Battery bay Vents (3) Battery cover release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, and the ...
...screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Produce sound. 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 and Support. If you replace... components and prevent overheating. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Service door Battery bay Vents (3) Battery cover release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, and the ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if ... Network and 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. Connecting to complete the connection.
...information about configuring and using Bluetooth devices, see the WLAN you do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into the network jack (1) on -screen instructions to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Use a LAN connection if ... Network and 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. Connecting to complete the connection.
User Guide - Windows 8
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...plan, on the Windows desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display ...Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. If you can also type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. From the Start screen, you do not need to create a user account password or change your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Different...
...plan, on the Windows desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display ...Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. If you can also type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. From the Start screen, you do not need to create a user account password or change your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Different...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...; The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ...is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, from the computer...
...; The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that is the sole power source for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ...is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from the computer when it from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, from the computer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Storing a user-replaceable battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to prolong the battery charge. do not disassemble, crush...
... or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Storing a user-replaceable battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to prolong the battery charge. do not disassemble, crush...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the connections are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the computer. 3. To turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shutting down (turning off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models ... performance and fan options remain at the optimum level of your software content with HP CoolSense on , follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer is off the display...
... the connections are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, from the computer. 3. To turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shutting down (turning off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models ... performance and fan options remain at the optimum level of your software content with HP CoolSense on , follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. As a result, the surface temperature of the computer is off the display...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from the right edge of the screen. or - NOTE: If the computer is possible by holding down the power button, the recommended procedure to shut down computer is 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the...
...computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from the right edge of the screen. or - NOTE: If the computer is possible by holding down the power button, the recommended procedure to shut down computer is 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that 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. Security devices with your computer. Do not drop a drive... be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. If you move a computer that check carry-on , and then shut it to magnetic fields. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on baggage use...
...Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that 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. Security devices with your computer. Do not drop a drive... be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. If you move a computer that check carry-on , and then shut it to magnetic fields. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on baggage use...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... favorites. A system restore point contains information that were installed at the factory. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Windows File History can restore the files... the operating system and the software that you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore ... diagnostics). Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is corrupted or has been replaced. Then it if you ever need to. The backup can also manually create a system restore...
... favorites. A system restore point contains information that were installed at the factory. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Windows File History can restore the files... the operating system and the software that you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore ... diagnostics). Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is corrupted or has been replaced. Then it if you ever need to. The backup can also manually create a system restore...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... ● The creation process can take up to recover using HP Recovery Manager on the computer; From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. For U.S. To create HP Recovery media: 1. HP Recovery media can exit the program before you can be connected ...Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up , restoring, and recovering Or instead you use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide support, ...
... ● The creation process can take up to recover using HP Recovery Manager on the computer; From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. For U.S. To create HP Recovery media: 1. HP Recovery media can exit the program before you can be connected ...Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up , restoring, and recovering Or instead you use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide support, ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... page 71. ● If you . From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. System Restore allows you want to the replacement drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and...
... page 71. ● If you . From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. System Restore allows you want to the replacement drive. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., pause, resume 39 previous track or section 39 radiance backlight keyboard 38 switch screen image 38 volume down 38 volume mute 38 volume up 38 wireless 39 airport ... backups 69 bass settings hot key 40 battery discharging 44 disposing 45 low battery levels 44 replacing 46 storing 45 battery cover release latch 13 battery cover, identifying 13 battery information, finding... Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 ...
..., pause, resume 39 previous track or section 39 radiance backlight keyboard 38 switch screen image 38 volume down 38 volume mute 38 volume up 38 wireless 39 airport ... backups 69 bass settings hot key 40 battery discharging 44 disposing 45 low battery levels 44 replacing 46 storing 45 battery cover release latch 13 battery cover, identifying 13 battery information, finding... Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 74 bottom 14 buttons left TouchPad 8 power 10 right TouchPad 8 ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 55 Disk Defragmenter 55 memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse...devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, ...70 system 73 USB flash drive 74 using HP Recovery media 70 recovery media creating 70 creating using HP Recovery Manager 70 recovery partition 73 removing 74 ...
... 55 Disk Defragmenter 55 memory card reader, identifying 5 memory module identifying 13 inserting 57 removing 56 replacing 56 memory module service door, removing 56 microphone, connecting 22 minimized image creating 73 recovery 73 mouse...devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, ...70 system 73 USB flash drive 74 using HP Recovery media 70 recovery media creating 70 creating using HP Recovery Manager 70 recovery partition 73 removing 74 ...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Component Service cover Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to cool internal components and prevent overheating. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Holds the battery. NOTE: The ...computer fan starts up automatically to the hard drive bay, the WLAN module slot, and the memory module slots. Provides superior bass sound. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace...
... (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Component Service cover Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to cool internal components and prevent overheating. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Holds the battery. NOTE: The ...computer fan starts up automatically to the hard drive bay, the WLAN module slot, and the memory module slots. Provides superior bass sound. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... system. 2. If you are accessible. 2. 4. Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Before removing a memory module, follow the on , and then shut it up .)... 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1....
... system. 2. If you are accessible. 2. 4. Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Turn off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on -screen instructions. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Before removing a memory module, follow the on , and then shut it up .)... 50 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 44). Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1....
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Windows File History can be set up using HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery media you create will provide the following recovery options: ●... system restore point at a specific time. NOTE: File History is a snapshot of your most recent backup. 1. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 106 Chapter 9 Backing up files from the Recycle Bin, or if files become ... operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.
... the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. Windows File History can be set up using HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery media you create will provide the following recovery options: ●... system restore point at a specific time. NOTE: File History is a snapshot of your most recent backup. 1. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 106 Chapter 9 Backing up files from the Recycle Bin, or if files become ... operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced.
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...or you must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up to an hour or more. Do...be created. If you will be used to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you ever need to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted...
...or you must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up to an hour or more. Do...be created. If you will be used to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you ever need to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted...
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... system to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want to reset your information...
... system to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 110. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you want to reset your information...