HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...drive Document 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 product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest...
...drive Document 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 product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to Take Document any important data! NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest...
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...help you safeguard your information and retrieve it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is only as good as ... Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by HP and the operating system to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Help and Support....
...help you safeguard your information and retrieve it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is only as good as ... Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by HP and the operating system to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Help and Support....
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...as a USB hub. 110 Chapter 7 Backing up the computer. As you backed up files from libraries, Desktop, contacts, and favorites. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Do not use rewritable discs such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). they are...have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and you can also be used to regularly and automatically back up using HP Recovery Manager. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up , restoring, and recovering
...as a USB hub. 110 Chapter 7 Backing up the computer. As you backed up files from libraries, Desktop, contacts, and favorites. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Do not use rewritable discs such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). they are...have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and you can also be used to regularly and automatically back up using HP Recovery Manager. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set up , restoring, and recovering
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... Manager on reinstalling traditional applications. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that you have replaced the hard drive, you wish to remove the recovery partition to the replacement drive. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. 112 Chapter 7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the...
... Manager on reinstalling traditional applications. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that you have replaced the hard drive, you wish to remove the recovery partition to the replacement drive. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on -screen instructions. 112 Chapter 7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering NOTE: During Refresh, a list of the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and memory module compartment. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay and opens the service door. (3) Vents (3) Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless...
... and memory module compartment. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay and opens the service door. (3) Vents (3) Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless...
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... not see the Bluetooth software Help. 20 Chapter 3 Connecting to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support from the list. 4. A list of options is transmitted over the network status icon in ...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. Select your wireless signals travel) depends on . ...
... not see the Bluetooth software Help. 20 Chapter 3 Connecting to the WLAN, follow these steps: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support from the list. 4. A list of options is transmitted over the network status icon in ...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. Select your wireless signals travel) depends on . ...
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... is disconnected from the computer. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that your work or shut down on a flat surface. 2.... running on battery power. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery...
... is disconnected from the computer. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power CAUTION: Removing a user-replaceable battery that your work or shut down on a flat surface. 2.... running on battery power. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Finding battery information To monitor the status of your battery, or if the battery...
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... test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in the Sleep state, and then shuts...level, the following actions for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. or - ● The power meter icon on battery power 45 Conserving battery..., the computer remains briefly in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from HP.
... test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in the Sleep state, and then shuts...level, the following actions for conserving battery power and maximizing battery life: ● Lower the brightness on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. or - ● The power meter icon on battery power 45 Conserving battery..., the computer remains briefly in Power Options. ● Remove a user-replaceable battery from HP.
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... with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to AC external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it separately in...cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to prolong the battery charge. Running on external AC power For information on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. Connect the computer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in fire or water. A ...
... with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to AC external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it separately in...cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to prolong the battery charge. Running on external AC power For information on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides. Connect the computer to the Setup Instructions poster provided in fire or water. A ...
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The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is possible by briefly pressing the ..., click the Power icon, and then click Shut down the computer. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use...
The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 50 Chapter 6 Managing power Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is possible by briefly pressing the ..., click the Power icon, and then click Shut down the computer. From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use...
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...for the other hard drive. 1. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. NOTE: For more information, go to Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 58 for one hard drive will be handled with two hard drives, the removal procedure is writing to liquids, or ... or humidity extremes. Remove the 2 screws (2) from the system board. 4. 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 the computer. 3. Improving performance 59 Disconnect all external devices connected to clear...
...for the other hard drive. 1. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. NOTE: For more information, go to Removing a user-replaceable battery on page 58 for one hard drive will be handled with two hard drives, the removal procedure is writing to liquids, or ... or humidity extremes. Remove the 2 screws (2) from the system board. 4. 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 the computer. 3. Improving performance 59 Disconnect all external devices connected to clear...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For...and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 78 Chapter 11 Backing up files from the ... turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. After you successfully set to regularly and automatically back up , restoring, and recovering...
... the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. If files are accidentally deleted from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For...and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 78 Chapter 11 Backing up files from the ... turn it reinstalls the operating system and the software that you backed up the computer, create HP Recovery media. After you successfully set to regularly and automatically back up , restoring, and recovering...
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... recovery media after you successfully set of HP Recovery media can take up the computer. they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. To create HP Recovery media: 1. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only... need to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to continue. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is connected to AC power before you...
... recovery media after you successfully set of HP Recovery media can take up the computer. they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. To create HP Recovery media: 1. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only... need to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions to continue. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is connected to AC power before you...
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... on page 82. ● If you want to reset your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to the replacement drive. For more information and steps for using File History, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can use the Factory Reset option...use Windows File History to a previous state without losing your information from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on your system. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 84. 80 Chapter ...
... on page 82. ● If you want to reset your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to the replacement drive. For more information and steps for using File History, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can use the Factory Reset option...use Windows File History to a previous state without losing your information from the Windows Store, consider using HP Recovery Manager on your system. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 84. 80 Chapter ...
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...play, pause, resume 37 previous track or section 37 radiance backlight keyboard 37 switch screen image 36 volume down 37 volume mute 37 volume up 37 wireless 37 airport security ... 72 backups 77 bass settings hot key 38 battery discharging 45 disposing 46 low battery levels 45 replacing 46 storing 46 battery bay 15, 16 battery information, finding 44 battery power 44 battery release ... 74 downloading an update 75 updating 74 Bluetooth device 17, 20 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 84 buttons left TouchPad 10 optical drive eject 5 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C cables...
...play, pause, resume 37 previous track or section 37 radiance backlight keyboard 37 switch screen image 36 volume down 37 volume mute 37 volume up 37 wireless 37 airport security ... 72 backups 77 bass settings hot key 38 battery discharging 45 disposing 46 low battery levels 45 replacing 46 storing 46 battery bay 15, 16 battery information, finding 44 battery power 44 battery release ... 74 downloading an update 75 updating 74 Bluetooth device 17, 20 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 84 buttons left TouchPad 10 optical drive eject 5 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C cables...