HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following information is not applicable to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to be ...the unit is turned on and the hard drive is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to Solid State Drives. Shock events can be run. Connector issues...
...drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following information is not applicable to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to be ...the unit is turned on and the hard drive is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to Solid State Drives. Shock events can be run. Connector issues...
User Guide - Windows 8
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What you need to know 74 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...75 Using HP Recovery media to recover 75 Changing the computer boot order 75 Removing the HP Recovery partition 75 12 Specifications ...77 Input power ...77 Operating environment ...77 13 Electrostatic Discharge ...79 Index ...80 ix
What you need to know 74 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...75 Using HP Recovery media to recover 75 Changing the computer boot order 75 Removing the HP Recovery partition 75 12 Specifications ...77 Input power ...77 Operating environment ...77 13 Electrostatic Discharge ...79 Index ...80 ix
User Guide - Windows 8
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... locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this computer. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your HP product to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. For U.S. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide...
... locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this computer. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your HP product to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. For U.S. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Using TouchPad gestures 31 Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn items such as ...
Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Using TouchPad gestures 31 Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn items such as ...
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To use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the ...
To use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the ...
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... upward and remove it from HP. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the ...Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on a flat surface....
... upward and remove it from HP. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the ...Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on a flat surface....
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..., it . 3. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the Libraries window. 3. Click Share and then follow the on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. On the Desktop, open File Explorer. 2. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. Click Local Disk (C:) on the spindle while lifting the...
..., it . 3. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the Libraries window. 3. Click Share and then follow the on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. On the Desktop, open File Explorer. 2. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. Click Local Disk (C:) on the spindle while lifting the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., shut down through devices and security wands. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer gets older, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer. It also provides information about...
..., shut down through devices and security wands. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer gets older, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer. It also provides information about...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that was installed at a specific time. As you return your information and... steps for you safeguard your computer to a proper working state or even back to . Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ●...
...This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that was installed at a specific time. As you return your information and... steps for you safeguard your computer to a proper working state or even back to . Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ●...
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... varies by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be found on DC power within the following specifications. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 19.5 V dc @ 3.33 A - 65 W 19 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W 19.5 V dc @ 4.62 A - 90 W NOTE: This...
... varies by an AC or a DC power source. Although the computer can be found on DC power within the following specifications. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W 19.5 V dc @ 3.33 A - 65 W 19 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W 19.5 V dc @ 4.62 A - 90 W NOTE: This...
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Operating Nonoperating -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft 78 Chapter 12 Specifications
Operating Nonoperating -15 m to 3,048 m -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft -50 ft to 40,000 ft 78 Chapter 12 Specifications
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... System Diagnostics 98 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...98 Updating the BIOS ...98 Determining the BIOS version 98 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Using System Diagnostics ...100 6 Specifications ...101 Computer specifications ...101 15.6-inch WGA display specifications 102 Hard drive specifications ...103 vi
... System Diagnostics 98 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...98 Updating the BIOS ...98 Determining the BIOS version 98 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Using System Diagnostics ...100 6 Specifications ...101 Computer specifications ...101 15.6-inch WGA display specifications 102 Hard drive specifications ...103 vi
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...and backups 104 Creating HP Recovery media 105 Restore and recovery ...106 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 107 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 108 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 108 What you need to know 109 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover... a minimized image (select models only 109 Using HP Recovery media to recover 110 Changing the computer boot order 110 Removing the HP Recovery partition 110 8 Power cord set requirements 111 Requirements for all countries 111 Requirements for specific countries ...
...and backups 104 Creating HP Recovery media 105 Restore and recovery ...106 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 107 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 108 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 108 What you need to know 109 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover... a minimized image (select models only 109 Using HP Recovery media to recover 110 Changing the computer boot order 110 Removing the HP Recovery partition 110 8 Power cord set requirements 111 Requirements for all countries 111 Requirements for specific countries ...
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... number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on page...
... number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the alphanumeric identifier used to determine what components and parts are needed. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on page...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... as 77 screws that is the product name affixed to obtain these numbers. There are needed. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is necessary to remove the battery to the front of each product.
... as 77 screws that is the product name affixed to obtain these numbers. There are needed. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is necessary to remove the battery to the front of each product.
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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Computer specifications 101 6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. The device operates well within this range of temperatures. Dimensions Width 37.95 cm 14.94 in Depth 25.07 cm 9.87 in Height (...
Computer specifications 101 6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. The device operates well within this range of temperatures. Dimensions Width 37.95 cm 14.94 in Depth 25.07 cm 9.87 in Height (...
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... is less. **1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details. Hard drive specifications 1-TB* 750-GB** 640-GB** 500-GB** 320-GB** Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Length 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm...
... is less. **1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details. Hard drive specifications 1-TB* 750-GB** 640-GB** 500-GB** 320-GB** Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Length 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm...
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... File History can be set of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. NOTE: ...File History is a snapshot of HP Recovery media can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. ● If your personal information. For U.S. Creating recovery media and backups 105 For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Windows Help and Support...
... File History can be set of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. NOTE: ...File History is a snapshot of HP Recovery media can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. ● If your personal information. For U.S. Creating recovery media and backups 105 For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Windows Help and Support...
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...) must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. The wall plug must be Type RVV, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Requirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany...
...) must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. The wall plug must be Type RVV, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Requirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany...
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... 17 lights 14 right-side 18 speakers 12 TouchPad 15 computer major components 23 computer part number 46 computer specifications 101 connectors, service considerations 42 D Digital Media Slot, location 16 display components 11 specifications 102 display assembly removal 90 subcomponents 29 display bezel removal 92 spare part number 39 spare part numbers...
... 17 lights 14 right-side 18 speakers 12 TouchPad 15 computer major components 23 computer part number 46 computer specifications 101 connectors, service considerations 42 D Digital Media Slot, location 16 display components 11 specifications 102 display assembly removal 90 subcomponents 29 display bezel removal 92 spare part number 39 spare part numbers...