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... ...14 Display components ...15 Wireless antennas (select models only 16 Additional hardware components 17 3 Illustrated parts catalog 18 Service tag ...18 Computer major components 20 Display assembly components 26 Flush glass display assembly spare parts 26 BrightView panel ...27 Mass storage devices ...29 Miscellaneous parts ...30 Sequential part number listing 32 4 Removal and replacement procedures 39 Preliminary replacement requirements 39 Tools required ...39 Service considerations 39 Plastic parts 39 Cables and...
... ...14 Display components ...15 Wireless antennas (select models only 16 Additional hardware components 17 3 Illustrated parts catalog 18 Service tag ...18 Computer major components 20 Display assembly components 26 Flush glass display assembly spare parts 26 BrightView panel ...27 Mass storage devices ...29 Miscellaneous parts ...30 Sequential part number listing 32 4 Removal and replacement procedures 39 Preliminary replacement requirements 39 Tools required ...39 Service considerations 39 Plastic parts 39 Cables and...
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... battery ...55 Memory module ...56 Optical drive ...57 Keyboard ...58 Top cover ...61 Power button board 65 Display assembly ...67 System board ...77 USB board ...79 Bluetooth module ...80 Speaker assembly 82 Optical drive connector 83 Subwoofer ...84 Power connector cable 85 Fan/heat sink assembly 87 Processor ...91 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...93 Starting Setup Utility ...93 Using Setup Utility ...94 Changing the language of Setup Utility 94 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 94 Displaying system information 94 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 95 Exiting Setup Utility...
... battery ...55 Memory module ...56 Optical drive ...57 Keyboard ...58 Top cover ...61 Power button board 65 Display assembly ...67 System board ...77 USB board ...79 Bluetooth module ...80 Speaker assembly 82 Optical drive connector 83 Subwoofer ...84 Power connector cable 85 Fan/heat sink assembly 87 Processor ...91 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...93 Starting Setup Utility ...93 Using Setup Utility ...94 Changing the language of Setup Utility 94 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 94 Displaying system information 94 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 95 Exiting Setup Utility...
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Category Panels Memory Hard drives Description Supports Blu-ray and/or HD-DVD playback with HD Decode, DX11 support and HDMI Support (select models only) ● 17.3-in, SVA HD+ (1600 x 900) LED BrightView ● 17.3-in, SVA HD+ (1600 x 900) LED flush glass AntiGlare ● Flush glass panel cover support ● Support for lighted logo on top bezel 2 customer-accessible/upgradeable SODIMM slots DDR3, 1333-MHz Supports dual-channel support Supports up to...
Category Panels Memory Hard drives Description Supports Blu-ray and/or HD-DVD playback with HD Decode, DX11 support and HDMI Support (select models only) ● 17.3-in, SVA HD+ (1600 x 900) LED BrightView ● 17.3-in, SVA HD+ (1600 x 900) LED flush glass AntiGlare ● Flush glass panel cover support ● Support for lighted logo on top bezel 2 customer-accessible/upgradeable SODIMM slots DDR3, 1333-MHz Supports dual-channel support Supports up to...
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Category External media card Internal media card Ports Keyboard/pointing devices Power requirements Security Operating system 4 Chapter 1 Product description Description 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader Digital Media Slot supports Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD Picture Card (XD) One half-size mini-card slot for WLAN Audio-in (stereo microphone) Headphone/line out eSATA (combined with USB) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) v1.3 supporting 1080p and 1920x1080...
Category External media card Internal media card Ports Keyboard/pointing devices Power requirements Security Operating system 4 Chapter 1 Product description Description 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader Digital Media Slot supports Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD Picture Card (XD) One half-size mini-card slot for WLAN Audio-in (stereo microphone) Headphone/line out eSATA (combined with USB) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) v1.3 supporting 1080p and 1920x1080...
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To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component TouchPad Function Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Select Mouse settings. 6 Chapter 2 Components
To view or change the pointing device preferences: 1. 2 Components Top components TouchPad Component TouchPad Function Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Right-click the device representing the computer. 3. Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. Select Mouse settings. 6 Chapter 2 Components
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Select Mouse settings. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . Function Turns the TouchPad on and off . Right-click the device representing your computer. 3. Top components 7 Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. TouchPad buttons Item 1 2 3 Description TouchPad On/Off button Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button To view or change pointing device preferences: 1.
Select Mouse settings. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the TouchPad on and off . Function Turns the TouchPad on and off . Right-click the device representing your computer. 3. Top components 7 Select Start > Devices and Printers. 2. TouchPad buttons Item 1 2 3 Description TouchPad On/Off button Left TouchPad button Right TouchPad button To view or change pointing device preferences: 1.
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... not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 12 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional security cable. Connects an AC adapter. The security cable is parked. Reads optical discs and, on . ● Flashing-The computer is in Sleep. ● Off-The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● White-The hard disk drive is active. ● Amber-The hard disk drive is designed to external power. Flashing-Accessing the optical drive. Connect optional USB devices.
... not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 12 Chapter 2 Components Connects an optional security cable. Connects an AC adapter. The security cable is parked. Reads optical discs and, on . ● Flashing-The computer is in Sleep. ● Off-The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● White-The hard disk drive is active. ● Amber-The hard disk drive is designed to external power. Flashing-Accessing the optical drive. Connect optional USB devices.
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.... Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, monarural microphone. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Left-side components Item Description 1 Vents (2) 2 External Monitor port 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 HDMI port 5 eSATA/USB port (select models only) 6 USB port 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 SD card reader Function...
.... Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, monarural microphone. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. NOTE: Depending on and off during routine operation. Left-side components Item Description 1 Vents (2) 2 External Monitor port 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 HDMI port 5 eSATA/USB port (select models only) 6 USB port 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack 8 Audio-out (headphone) jack 9 SD card reader Function...
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... number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 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. (1) Product name: This is the alphanumeric identifier needed . (4) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support...
... number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 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. (1) Product name: This is the alphanumeric identifier needed . (4) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support...
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... and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are needed. (4) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Service tag When ordering parts or...
... and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are needed. (4) Warranty period: This number describes the duration of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Service tag When ordering parts or...
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... unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see Hard drive on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Turn the computer display-side down the computer. and includes fingerprint reader board Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad buttons) for use only with black computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad buttons) for use only with white...
... unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see Hard drive on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Turn the computer display-side down the computer. and includes fingerprint reader board Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad buttons) for use only with black computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader Top cover (includes TouchPad and TouchPad buttons) for use only with white...
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... display assembly with webcam and 2 microphones for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 61). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive (see Battery on page 57). 9. Component replacement procedures 67 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Optical drive...
... display assembly with webcam and 2 microphones for use in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 61). Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the optical drive (see Battery on page 57). 9. Component replacement procedures 67 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Optical drive...
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... Bluetooth module out of the slot and remove the module (2) from the system board. 2. b. Secondary hard drive (see Top cover on page 57). d. f. 5. Component replacement procedures 81 Remove the following components: a. Top cover (see Secondary hard drive on page 48). Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see Hard drive on page 50). e. Hard drive (see Primary hard drive cover on page 58). Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the computer. Remove the Bluetooth module: 1. Keyboard (see Keyboard...
... Bluetooth module out of the slot and remove the module (2) from the system board. 2. b. Secondary hard drive (see Top cover on page 57). d. f. 5. Component replacement procedures 81 Remove the following components: a. Top cover (see Secondary hard drive on page 48). Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module. Remove the primary hard drive cover (see Hard drive on page 50). e. Hard drive (see Primary hard drive cover on page 58). Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the computer. Remove the Bluetooth module: 1. Keyboard (see Keyboard...
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... power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly: NOTE: Steps 1 through 8 apply only to models with discrete subsystem memory on page 67). b. d. e. System board (see Secondary hard drive on the system board. 1. 3. f. Turn the system board upside down, with the expansion port and external monitor port...
... power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly: NOTE: Steps 1 through 8 apply only to models with discrete subsystem memory on page 67). b. d. e. System board (see Secondary hard drive on the system board. 1. 3. f. Turn the system board upside down, with the expansion port and external monitor port...
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... USB board on page 61). USB board (see Optical drive on page 50). h. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: a. f. i. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn the computer on page 87). c. Top cover (see Primary hard drive cover on page 46). 5. Component replacement procedures 91 Remove the primary hard drive cover (see Top cover on page 79). b. Remove the processor: 1. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 77). Keyboard (see Battery...
... USB board on page 61). USB board (see Optical drive on page 50). h. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Remove the following components: a. f. i. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn the computer on page 87). c. Top cover (see Primary hard drive cover on page 46). 5. Component replacement procedures 91 Remove the primary hard drive cover (see Top cover on page 79). b. Remove the processor: 1. Remove the battery (see Keyboard on page 77). Keyboard (see Battery...
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...memory. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options Function Change the language of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB...
...memory. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options Function Change the language of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB...
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... the partition is present, an HP recovery drive is the case, recovery discs are included for the presence of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was preinstalled at the factory. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software repairs or restores...
... the partition is present, an HP recovery drive is the case, recovery discs are included for the presence of recovery discs (entire drive backup) as soon as System Restore. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was preinstalled at the factory. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. Recovery Manager software repairs or restores...
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... part number 57 specifications 102 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, spare part number 29, 37 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 22 Bluetooth module spare part numbers 22, 32 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 22, 35 boot options 97 boot order 97 buttons left TouchPad 7 power 9 right TouchPad 7 TouchPad On/Off 7 C cables, service considerations 40 caps lock light, identifying 8 changing the language of Setup Utility 94 chipset, product description 1 compartments memory module 14 components additional hardware...
... part number 57 specifications 102 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe, spare part number 29, 37 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive, spare part number 22 Bluetooth module spare part numbers 22, 32 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 22, 35 boot options 97 boot order 97 buttons left TouchPad 7 power 9 right TouchPad 7 TouchPad On/Off 7 C cables, service considerations 40 caps lock light, identifying 8 changing the language of Setup Utility 94 chipset, product description 1 compartments memory module 14 components additional hardware...
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... J jacks RJ-45 (network) 13 K keyboard product description 4 removal 58 spare part number 58 spare part numbers 21, 35, 36, 58 keypad keys, identifying 10 keys esc 10 fn 10 function 10 keypad 10 Windows applications 10 Windows logo 10 L LAN Power Saving 97 language support 97 latch, battery release 14 lights caps lock 8 mute 8 power 8 TouchPad 8 volume mute 8 webcam 15 wireless 8 M Main menu 96 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 29 memory map specifications 110 memory module product description 2 removal 56 spare part numbers...
... J jacks RJ-45 (network) 13 K keyboard product description 4 removal 58 spare part number 58 spare part numbers 21, 35, 36, 58 keypad keys, identifying 10 keys esc 10 fn 10 function 10 keypad 10 Windows applications 10 Windows logo 10 L LAN Power Saving 97 language support 97 latch, battery release 14 lights caps lock 8 mute 8 power 8 TouchPad 8 volume mute 8 webcam 15 wireless 8 M Main menu 96 mass storage devices, spare part numbers 29 memory map specifications 110 memory module product description 2 removal 56 spare part numbers...
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... audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 111 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 115 recovering from the recovery discs 115 recovery discs 111, 112 Recovery Manager 111, 115 recovery partition 111 recovery, system 115 remote control, spare part numbers 30, 32 removal/replacement...
... audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 111 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 115 recovering from the recovery discs 115 recovery discs 111, 112 Recovery Manager 111, 115 recovery partition 111 recovery, system 115 remote control, spare part numbers 30, 32 removal/replacement...