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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... cards. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. 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...
... cards. Connects a network cable. Connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Component Vent Function Enables airflow to cool internal components. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. 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...
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... the duration of the computer. 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 tag. The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is...
... the duration of the computer. 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 tag. The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is...
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... front of the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Make special note of the warranty...
... front of the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is the product name affixed to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Make special note of the warranty...
HP HDX 16 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... offered an option to return to the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to change the boot order. Then use the f10 procedure, you are not changed when you use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or...
... offered an option to return to the Setup Utility. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for all users. The "Press to change the boot order. Then use the f10 procedure, you are not changed when you use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Access the system information by using the Main menu. 3. To start the Setup Utility, turn on or...
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.... Setup Utility 5-3 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. Main menu Select System information To Do This ■ View and change the system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Set the...
.... Setup Utility 5-3 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. Main menu Select System information To Do This ■ View and change the system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Set the...
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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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... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Security - Windows Vista
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... the computer. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 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. The following tips for a Windows security feature. You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . For example, if you set a password with the...
... the computer. Use the following topics list Windows and Setup Utility passwords and describe their functions. 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. The following tips for a Windows security feature. You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set . For example, if you set a password with the...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... guide: 1. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Prepare for more information. 2. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access...
... guide: 1. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Prepare for more information. 2. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of your computer model, product category, and series or family. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. After you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
... can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more information. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. After you use the computer, files on the size of your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... to see if the device is already showing. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1.
... to see if the device is already showing. NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to use Microsoft Update: 1. Remove any other Microsoft products. Click Microsoft Update to delete. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to the type...
... set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for updates to use Microsoft Update: 1. Remove any other Microsoft products. Click Microsoft Update to delete. 6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to uninstall and reinstall (for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to the type...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 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 17, 19 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive L light, drive 15 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 O optical disc removing 12 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 26 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers...
... 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 17, 19 optical 2 See also hard drive; optical drive L light, drive 15 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 O optical disc removing 12 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 8 S software Disk Cleanup 13 Disk Defragmenter 13 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 26 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 25 HP device drivers...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your media program. 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: 1. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer. 2. The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. To connect a video or audio device to that graphics card. Connect one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3.
... end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your media program. 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: 1. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on the computer. 2. The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. To connect a video or audio device to that graphics card. Connect one HDMI device connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3.
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... any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to update your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. Click Start and type device manager in...
... any discs from the optical drive. 2. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 1. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on -screen instructions to update your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete. 6. Click Start and type device manager in...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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.... Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on external power. Using power-saving states 1 Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and...
.... Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or a button on external power. Using power-saving states 1 Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and...
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... replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is possible. 1. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button...
... replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 22 Chapter 4 Shutting down the computer Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer is possible. 1. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button...