HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Shock events can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to): File..., these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in symptoms such as ...
...following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Shock events can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to): File..., these . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock events beyond their specifications, they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in symptoms such as ...
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
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... broad range of using and navigating 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 computer. *You can... find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen...
... broad range of using and navigating 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 computer. *You can... find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to turn on the computer and locate this guide, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen...
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... 31 Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos. ● Point to 12 o'clock. Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you to 3 o'clock.
... 31 Rotating (select models only) Rotating allows you to turn items such as photos. ● Point to 12 o'clock. Rotate may not be functional for specific apps where you to 3 o'clock.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... country or region, your computer. 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 feature in this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to the previous screen...
... country or region, your computer. 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 feature in this key alternates the screen image from the computer display to the monitor display to the previous screen...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Removing a user-replaceable battery that your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. Slide the battery release latch (1) to its... Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! 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 a flat surface...
...Removing a user-replaceable battery that your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. Slide the battery release latch (1) to its... Removing a user-replaceable battery WARNING! 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 a flat surface...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Open Network and Sharing Center. 52 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is stored in the notification area. 2. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. To...
... Open Network and Sharing Center. 52 Chapter 7 Managing and sharing information Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people. 3. NOTE: When a disc like a DVD movie or game is stored in the notification area. 2. Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing. 4. To...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., or properly disconnect the external hard drive. 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 in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid...
..., or properly disconnect the external hard drive. 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 in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... operating system in cases where the hard drive is a snapshot of backing up, restoring and recovering options. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is also useful...
... operating system in cases where the hard drive is a snapshot of backing up, restoring and recovering options. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Windows creates a system restore point for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is also useful...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...90% 5% to -phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The computer operating voltage and current can operate on DC power within the following specifications. The computer operates on the system regulatory label. The computer can be found on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power... in this computer. Operating voltage and current varies by an AC or a DC power source. 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...
...90% 5% to -phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms. NOTE: The computer operating voltage and current can operate on DC power within the following specifications. The computer operates on the system regulatory label. The computer can be found on DC power, which can be powered from a standalone DC power... in this computer. Operating voltage and current varies by an AC or a DC power source. 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 ...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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.../Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is the product name affixed to each product. This is...
.../Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is the product name affixed to each product. This is...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... a service technician determine what components and parts are as many as 77 screws that is unique to the front of each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This is an...
... a service technician determine what components and parts are as many as 77 screws that is unique to the front of each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. This is an...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... The device operates well within this range of temperatures. 6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. 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....
... The device operates well within this range of temperatures. 6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. 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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Actual accessible capacity is less. Actual accessible capacity is less. **1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. 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... Operating temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) *1 TB = 1 trillion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Hard drive specifications 103 NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.
Actual accessible capacity is less. Actual accessible capacity is less. **1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. 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... Operating temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) *1 TB = 1 trillion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Hard drive specifications 103 NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...a system restore point at the factory, and then configures the settings for creating specific system restore points, see Windows Help and Support. Restoring files is not enabled by Windows System Restore at a specific time. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. As you can restore the files that... will be connected directly to a USB port on . NOTE: File History is also useful if you backed up using HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery media can be created....
...a system restore point at the factory, and then configures the settings for creating specific system restore points, see Windows Help and Support. Restoring files is not enabled by Windows System Restore at a specific time. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. As you can restore the files that... will be connected directly to a USB port on . NOTE: File History is also useful if you backed up using HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery media can be created....
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Kingdom BSI 1 The United States UL 2 1. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible 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...
... Kingdom BSI 1 The United States UL 2 1. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible 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...