HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 2-2 Keys 2-4 Lights 2-5 Pointing devices 2-6 Front components 2-7 Right-side components 2-7 Left-side components 2-8 Rear component 2-8 Bottom components 2-9 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag 3-1 Computer major components 3-2 Plastics Kit 3-7 Display assembly components 3-8 Mass storage devices 3-10 Miscellaneous parts 3-11 Sequential part number listing 3-12 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Unknown user password...
...Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader 2-2 Keys 2-4 Lights 2-5 Pointing devices 2-6 Front components 2-7 Right-side components 2-7 Left-side components 2-8 Rear component 2-8 Bottom components 2-9 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag 3-1 Computer major components 3-2 Plastics Kit 3-7 Display assembly components 3-8 Mass storage devices 3-10 Miscellaneous parts 3-11 Sequential part number listing 3-12 4 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirements 4-1 Tools required 4-1 Service considerations 4-1 Grounding guidelines 4-2 Unknown user password...
HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an optional USB device. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Left-side components Item 1 2 Component External monitor port Expansion port 3 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 HDMI port 5 eSATA/USB port 6 USB port 7 1394 port 8 ExpressCard slot Rear component Function Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component Vent Function Enables airflow...
... external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an optional USB device. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Left-side components Item 1 2 Component External monitor port Expansion port 3 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 HDMI port 5 eSATA/USB port 6 USB port 7 1394 port 8 ExpressCard slot Rear component Function Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Component Vent Function Enables airflow...
HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This number describes the duration of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service...
... number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. This number describes the duration of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each product. Illustrated parts catalog 3-1 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service...
HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the number used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of each product. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 Component replacement...
... locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is the number used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of each product. Make special note of the warranty period for the computer. Removal and replacement procedures 4-6 Component replacement...
HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Setup Utility closes when you restore the factory default settings. Setup Utility 5-2 The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in the Setup Utility. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings in Windows. Access...
... Setup Utility closes when you restore the factory default settings. Setup Utility 5-2 The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started or restarted in the Setup Utility. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.) Restoring default settings in Windows. Access...
HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...(sec.)-Set the delay for : ❐ USB Floppy ❐ ATAPI CD-/DVD-ROM Drive ❐ Hard drive ❐ USB Diskette on password. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology Processor C4 State To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On To Do This Enter, change , or delete a power-on Key ❐ USB Hard drive ❐ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Enable...
...(sec.)-Set the delay for : ❐ USB Floppy ❐ ATAPI CD-/DVD-ROM Drive ❐ Hard drive ❐ USB Diskette on password. Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Boot Options Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology Processor C4 State To Do This Change the Setup Utility language. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On To Do This Enter, change , or delete a power-on Key ❐ USB Hard drive ❐ Network adapter Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound. Enable...
HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...spare part number 4-36 display panel product description 1-1 display switch 2-1 displaying system information 5-2 docking product description 1-4 drive light 2-5 drives, boot order 5-3 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive 3-5, 3-10, 3-15 precautions 4-2 removal 4-9 spare part numbers 4-9 specifications 6-6 E electrostatic discharge 4-2 eSATA/USB port 2-8 esc key 2-4 Ethernet product description 1-3 expansion port 3 2-8 ExpressCard slot 2-8 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 3-7 external media card product description 1-3 external monitor port connector pinout 9-2 location 2-8 F fan removal 4-48...
...spare part number 4-36 display panel product description 1-1 display switch 2-1 displaying system information 5-2 docking product description 1-4 drive light 2-5 drives, boot order 5-3 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive 3-5, 3-10, 3-15 precautions 4-2 removal 4-9 spare part numbers 4-9 specifications 6-6 E electrostatic discharge 4-2 eSATA/USB port 2-8 esc key 2-4 Ethernet product description 1-3 expansion port 3 2-8 ExpressCard slot 2-8 ExpressCard slot bezel, illustrated 3-7 external media card product description 1-3 external monitor port connector pinout 9-2 location 2-8 F fan removal 4-48...
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...2-4 Windows logo 2-4 L language support 5-3 LED board cable, removal 4-29 left-side components 2-8 light components 2-5 lights bass 2-5 battery 2-5 caps lock 2-5 Digital Media Slot 2-7 drive 2-5 num lock 2-5 optical drive 2-7 power 2-5 TouchPad 2-6 treble 2-5 treble/bass down 2-5 treble/bass up 2-5 volume down 2-5 volume mute 2-5 volume up 2-5 wireless 2-5 Index M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass storage devices illustrated 3-10 spare part numbers 3-10 media button 2-2 memory module removal 4-15 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-15, 3-16, 4-15 memory product description 1-1 microphone jack connector...
...2-4 Windows logo 2-4 L language support 5-3 LED board cable, removal 4-29 left-side components 2-8 light components 2-5 lights bass 2-5 battery 2-5 caps lock 2-5 Digital Media Slot 2-7 drive 2-5 num lock 2-5 optical drive 2-7 power 2-5 TouchPad 2-6 treble 2-5 treble/bass down 2-5 treble/bass up 2-5 volume down 2-5 volume mute 2-5 volume up 2-5 wireless 2-5 Index M Main menu, Setup Utility 5-3 mass storage devices illustrated 3-10 spare part numbers 3-10 media button 2-2 memory module removal 4-15 spare part numbers 3-5, 3-15, 3-16, 4-15 memory product description 1-1 microphone jack connector...
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... card 1-3 graphics 1-1 hard drive 1-2 keyboard 1-4 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 modem 1-3 operating system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-4 power requirements 1-4 processor 1-1 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1 Index R rear components 2-8 recovery discs, creating 8-1 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-11, 3-12 restore points 8-3 restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 5-2 right-side components 2-7 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-4 location 2-8 RTC battery removal...
... card 1-3 graphics 1-1 hard drive 1-2 keyboard 1-4 memory 1-1 microphone 1-2 modem 1-3 operating system 1-4 optical drive 1-2 pointing device 1-4 ports 1-4 power requirements 1-4 processor 1-1 security 1-4 serviceability 1-4 TV tuner 1-3 webcam 1-3 wireless 1-3 product name 1-1, 3-1 Index R rear components 2-8 recovery discs, creating 8-1 recycling battery 11-1 display components 11-1 remote control, spare part numbers 3-11, 3-12 restore points 8-3 restoring default settings in the Setup Utility 5-2 right-side components 2-7 RJ-45 jack connector pinout 9-4 location 2-8 RTC battery removal...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for more information on your computer. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the...
Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. For more information. 1. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for more information on your computer. Refer to Help and Support for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for the...
Security - Windows Vista
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NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it in a secure place. You can use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or...
NOTE: Select models include a separate numeric keypad, which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys. ● A password must be entered at a Setup Utility prompt. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of the computer, record each password immediately and store it in a secure place. You can use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be set in Windows or...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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.... Install the updates. 1 Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or...
.... Install the updates. 1 Prepare for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not need access to Help and Support for your computer. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends...
... not need access to Help and Support for your computer. Using Disk Defragmenter 13 NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may be prompted for more efficiently. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... optical drive, use Device Manager to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. This option rolls back to the previously installed driver. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives...
... optical drive, use Device Manager to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. This option rolls back to the previously installed driver. 22 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Remove any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to DVD/CD-ROM drives...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...-screen instructions to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. As you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to install...
...-screen instructions to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 5. As you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to do not restart the computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of driver you want to install...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... removing 12 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 DVD burning 11, 25 changing region setting 8 copying 10 playing 6 removing 12 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Lightscribe Drive 3 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance 13 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard...
... removing 12 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9 DVD burning 11, 25 changing region setting 8 copying 10 playing 6 removing 12 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 8 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Lightscribe Drive 3 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 installing 19 removing 17 replacing 17 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 D device drivers HP drivers 26 Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance 13 drive light 15 drives caring for 1 hard...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. Connect the other supported external display. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your media...
... to switch the image between the display devices connected to the HDMI port: 1. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer display or any compatible digital or audio component. Connect one HDMI device connected to that graphics card. Connect the other supported external display. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your media...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in...
... uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Repeat for any discs from the optical drive. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using the procedures in...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... a disc or an external media card. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a hibernation file on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and...
... a disc or an external media card. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a hibernation file on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer...
... unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer...