HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Verify Intel Matrix ...3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? 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 ...
... Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 NO Verify Intel Matrix ...3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? 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 ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...your computer Labels The labels affixed to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer provide information you may need when ...bay, wireless module module compartment compartment, and memory module compartment. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Component (5) (6) Description Wireless module compartment Holds the ...
...your computer Labels The labels affixed to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the computer provide information you may need when ...bay, wireless module module compartment compartment, and memory module compartment. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with the computer. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Component (5) (6) Description Wireless module compartment Holds the ...
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... app on a flat surface. 2. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. 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 the computer (3). Slide the battery release...
... app on a flat surface. 2. To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. 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 the computer (3). Slide the battery release...
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...device. do not dispose of in the computer box. A message refers you to the HP website for extended periods of time. Running on external AC power For information on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select the User guides. To reduce the risk of ... When running Disk Defragmenter on the Windows desktop changes appearance. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. The computer does not use only the AC adapter provided with...
...device. do not dispose of in the computer box. A message refers you to the HP website for extended periods of time. Running on external AC power For information on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select the User guides. To reduce the risk of ... When running Disk Defragmenter on the Windows desktop changes appearance. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. The computer does not use only the AC adapter provided with...
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...) When the computer is not functioning and should be replaced. As a result, the surface temperature of comfort. To turn on , follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. Contact customer support for certain open applications and HP CoolSense (select models only) 45 Smart Connect then...
...) When the computer is not functioning and should be replaced. As a result, the surface temperature of comfort. To turn on , follow these steps: ▲ From the Start screen, type cool, select Settings, and then select HP CoolSense. Contact customer support for certain open applications and HP CoolSense (select models only) 45 Smart Connect then...
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...exit Sleep. If the computer is immediately available 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 a USB ... Sleep. Save your work is unresponsive and you are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, on the Start screen, type smart, and then select then select Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. You do not have to wait while updates are unable to the upper...
...exit Sleep. If the computer is immediately available 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 a USB ... Sleep. Save your work is unresponsive and you are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, on the Start screen, type smart, and then select then select Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. You do not have to wait while updates are unable to the upper...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or... a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Security devices with care. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is off or in a bubble-pack mailer...
...Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or... a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Security devices with care. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is off or in a bubble-pack mailer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are identical.... that you work and the memory is the filing cabinet where you store your productivity slows down. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. However, depending on the size of the memory module slots. ...hour to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your memory isn't big enough to AC power. 2. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space...
HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are identical.... that you work and the memory is the filing cabinet where you store your productivity slows down. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can damage electronic components. However, depending on the size of the memory module slots. ...hour to free up disk space by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in your memory isn't big enough to AC power. 2. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...). From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. The backup can no longer be restored from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. HP Recovery media you create will help you ever need to. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. For more details ...files from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. After...
...). From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. The backup can no longer be restored from libraries, desktop, contacts, and favorites. HP Recovery media you create will help you ever need to. A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. For more details ...files from the Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupted, you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Windows Help and Support. After...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... that will be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of HP Recovery media can obtain recovery discs for the programs. HP Recovery media can also be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions to continue. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. If you ...and steps for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. HP Recovery Manager will be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; To create HP Recovery media: 1. Do not interrupt the creation process....
... that will be used to customize the system or aid in the replacement of HP Recovery media can obtain recovery discs for the programs. HP Recovery media can also be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions to continue. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. If you ...and steps for enabling Windows File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. HP Recovery Manager will be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; To create HP Recovery media: 1. Do not interrupt the creation process....
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... page 73. ● If you want to reset your computer using File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to the replacement drive. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on your system. Restore and recovery There are several options for using a minimized image, you...
... page 73. ● If you want to reset your computer using File History, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If you want to the replacement drive. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on your system. Restore and recovery There are several options for using a minimized image, you...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...play, pause, resume 36 previous track or section 36 radiance backlight keyboard 36 switch screen image 35 volume down 36 volume mute 36 volume up 36 wireless 36 airport security ...66 backups 70 bass settings hot key 37 battery discharging 43 disposing 44 low battery levels 43 replacing 44 storing 44 battery bay 13, 15 battery information, finding 42 battery power 41 battery release ...registering 64 firewall software 65 fn key, identifying 12, 22, 37 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 56 hard drive bay, identifying 14 hard drive light 4 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port, connecting ...
...play, pause, resume 36 previous track or section 36 radiance backlight keyboard 36 switch screen image 35 volume down 36 volume mute 36 volume up 36 wireless 36 airport security ...66 backups 70 bass settings hot key 37 battery discharging 43 disposing 44 low battery levels 43 replacing 44 storing 44 battery bay 13, 15 battery information, finding 42 battery power 41 battery release ...registering 64 firewall software 65 fn key, identifying 12, 22, 37 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 56 hard drive bay, identifying 14 hard drive light 4 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port, connecting ...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. After you successfully set up , restoring and recovering options. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating ... up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is corrupted or has been replaced. Then it if you ever need to the state its original factory state by HP and the operating system to help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to...
This chapter provides information about the tools provided, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. After you successfully set up , restoring and recovering options. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating ... up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Recovery after a system failure is corrupted or has been replaced. Then it if you ever need to the state its original factory state by HP and the operating system to help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to...
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...required. ● To create recovery discs, your personal information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Creating recovery media and backups 105 For ...see Windows Help and Support. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of your computer must have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. You can also manually create a system restore point at the factory, ...
...required. ● To create recovery discs, your personal information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Creating recovery media and backups 105 For ...see Windows Help and Support. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in the replacement of a hard drive. ● Only one set of your computer must have an optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. You can also manually create a system restore point at the factory, ...
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... the bottom-right corner of removed traditional applications will be prompted for your permission or password when using HP Recovery Manager on reinstalling traditional applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using Refresh. Click ... see what is not working properly and you can use the Factory Reset option of the screen to reinstall. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that you have replaced the hard drive, you . See Windows Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When ...
... the bottom-right corner of removed traditional applications will be prompted for your permission or password when using HP Recovery Manager on reinstalling traditional applications. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. For more information, see Recovering using Refresh. Click ... see what is not working properly and you can use the Factory Reset option of the screen to reinstall. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any traditional applications that you have replaced the hard drive, you . See Windows Help and Support for quick and easy recovery When ...