HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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These measures include enhanced hard 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 ... issues, and more . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drives, manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to shock events beyond their specifications, they can fail. A hard drive that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following: The SSD drive is reading...
These measures include enhanced hard 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 ... issues, and more . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drives, manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to shock events beyond their specifications, they can fail. A hard drive that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following: The SSD drive is reading...
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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... online with an HP technician. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app ...on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us /en/wwcontact_us.html. 2...
... online with an HP technician. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app ...on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides, or go to http://welcome.hp.com/ country/us /en/wwcontact_us.html. 2...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... reverse the rotation, move your forefinger from 12 o'clock to 12 o'clock. NOTE: Rotate is intended for all apps. Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Using your right hand, slide your forefinger in a sweeping motion from 3 o'clock to 3 o'clock. Using TouchPad...
... reverse the rotation, move your forefinger from 12 o'clock to 12 o'clock. NOTE: Rotate is intended for all apps. Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you can manipulate an object or image. Using your right hand, slide your forefinger in a sweeping motion from 3 o'clock to 3 o'clock. Using TouchPad...
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... on each of the screen. Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. To use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions. You can disable this section. To activate the assigned function after you hold the key. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as...
... on each of the screen. Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. To use action keys and hot keys to perform specific functions. You can disable this section. To activate the assigned function after you hold the key. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as...
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...(1) to its original position. 3. 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 the Start ...
...(1) to its original position. 3. 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 the Start ...
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... File Explorer. 2. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is part of the disc. Click Local Disk (C:) on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. Type a name in your Local Disk: 1. Check Share this folder. Select Open Network and Sharing Center. 52 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information On the...
... File Explorer. 2. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is part of the disc. Click Local Disk (C:) on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. Type a name in your Local Disk: 1. Check Share this folder. Select Open Network and Sharing Center. 52 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information On the...
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... a computer that must be handled with care. 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 Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down...
... a computer that must be handled with care. 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 Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...any time. You can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. After you add... hardware and software programs, create system restore points. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. This step creates a backup of your computer...
...any time. You can be set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. After you add... hardware and software programs, create system restore points. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. This step creates a backup of your computer...
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... 50-60 Hz. Operating voltage and current varies by platform. The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications. 12 Specifications Input power The power information in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The computer operating... voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 ...
... 50-60 Hz. Operating voltage and current varies by platform. The computer can operate on DC power within the following specifications. 12 Specifications Input power The power information in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The computer operating... voltage and current can be found on the system regulatory label. Input power Operating voltage and current DC plug of external HP power supply Rating 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 ...
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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 ...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. 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...
... Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. 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...
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See Battery on the service tag. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product ...
See Battery on the service tag. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Item (1) (2) (3) Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product ...
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... U.S. The device operates well within this range of temperatures. Computer specifications 101 Dimensions Width 37.95 cm 14.94 in Depth 25.07 cm 9.87 in Height (front to back) 2.21 to 2.65 cm 0.87 to 1....
... U.S. The device operates well within this range of temperatures. Computer specifications 101 Dimensions Width 37.95 cm 14.94 in Depth 25.07 cm 9.87 in Height (front to back) 2.21 to 2.65 cm 0.87 to 1....
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Hard drive specifications 103 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 ...
Hard drive specifications 103 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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...storage capacity for the programs. HP Recovery media can no longer be used to a USB port on . For U.S. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. A system restore point contains information that will be created. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see ...by default, so you backed up the computer. Restoring files is a snapshot of HP Recovery media can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to recover using File History. If you use an external optical drive (...
...storage capacity for the programs. HP Recovery media can no longer be used to a USB port on . For U.S. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. A system restore point contains information that will be created. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see ...by default, so you backed up the computer. Restoring files is a snapshot of HP Recovery media can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to recover using File History. If you use an external optical drive (...
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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 ...
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...