Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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HP Notebook PCs - Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start If LEDs do not glow when power button is pressed, there is ..., or there is a device conflict or failure. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to the notebook. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for technical assistance Symptom...
HP Notebook PCs - Symptom: LED lights do not glow, display is black, computer does not start If LEDs do not glow when power button is pressed, there is ..., or there is a device conflict or failure. If there is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for technical assistance. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to the notebook. Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for technical assistance Symptom...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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...includes Limited Warranty information for computer products purchased in the United States and Canada. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, HP MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME... IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. English 1 Product Limited Warranty Periods Hardware Covered HP computer Included HP accessories and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year 1 year Third-party accessories Not warranted by...
...includes Limited Warranty information for computer products purchased in the United States and Canada. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, HP MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME... IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. English 1 Product Limited Warranty Periods Hardware Covered HP computer Included HP accessories and batteries Duration of Warranty Period 1 year 1 year Third-party accessories Not warranted by...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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... TO FUNCTION FOR LEGAL OR REGULATORY REASONS. You are free from HP. HP warrants that the HP Product and all the internal components of your exclusive remedies for the HP Product do not apply. Rechargeable batteries are connected, and any component or hardware product that you a ...refund of the product that manifests a defect in performance and reliability. HP Products are your purchase price or lease payments ...
... TO FUNCTION FOR LEGAL OR REGULATORY REASONS. You are free from HP. HP warrants that the HP Product and all the internal components of your exclusive remedies for the HP Product do not apply. Rechargeable batteries are connected, and any component or hardware product that you a ...refund of the product that manifests a defect in performance and reliability. HP Products are your purchase price or lease payments ...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
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... the use . No change to you have been made in battery capacity. HP is not responsible for your failure to follow the instructions that has been damaged or rendered defective (a) as a result of this HP Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but... use of HP-that the operation of HP. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any prior agreements or representations-including representations made in the HP Product will decrease with all batteries, the maximum capacity of the battery included in writing and signed by HP; HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE...
... the use . No change to you have been made in battery capacity. HP is not responsible for your failure to follow the instructions that has been damaged or rendered defective (a) as a result of this HP Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but... use of HP-that the operation of HP. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any prior agreements or representations-including representations made in the HP Product will decrease with all batteries, the maximum capacity of the battery included in writing and signed by HP; HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. 4 Notebook Essentials The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. It describes... proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, refer to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the... User Guides, or refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. The Safety & Comfort Guide ...
...click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. 4 Notebook Essentials The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. It describes... proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for battery disposal information, refer to the user guides, Help and Support also provides information about the... User Guides, or refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. The Safety & Comfort Guide ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...is disconnected. Click the icon to open the Network dialog box. Displays the QuickWeb software Help. Notebook Essentials 9 Controls volume for controlling power settings and to see information about battery capacity. Click the Network icon to open the Volume Control dialog box. This icon also controls... AC power, the icon is a battery with an AC power cord. ■ When the computer is running on battery power, the icon appears as date and time. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Icon Description Indicates that the battery is not connected to AC power. ...
...is disconnected. Click the icon to open the Network dialog box. Displays the QuickWeb software Help. Notebook Essentials 9 Controls volume for controlling power settings and to see information about battery capacity. Click the Network icon to open the Volume Control dialog box. This icon also controls... AC power, the icon is a battery with an AC power cord. ■ When the computer is running on battery power, the icon appears as date and time. Chapter 3: Using HP QuickWeb (select models only) Icon Description Indicates that the battery is not connected to AC power. ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... or electronics retailers. ■ During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery power or shut down . The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and ...safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 14 Notebook Essentials Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows...to your location, provide surge protection on the modem cable that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating...
... or electronics retailers. ■ During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery power or shut down . The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and ...safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 14 Notebook Essentials Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows...to your location, provide surge protection on the modem cable that is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. Å WARNING: To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the User Guides disc included with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. Notebook Essentials 15 To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Chapter 4: Keeping the computer safe Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with some models.
For more safety and regulatory information, and for battery disposal information, refer to the User Guides disc included with the computer, a replacement AC adapter or battery provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. Notebook Essentials 15 To access the notices, click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Chapter 4: Keeping the computer safe Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter or battery provided with some models.
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... not write to a disc. Important updates to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. To access links for such purposes. Notebook Essentials 27 Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then copy from a ...network drive to the Internet. Updating the software installed on battery power. ■ Before writing to a reliable external power source. Chapter 6: Using software 5. Some updates may have selected. Ä CAUTION: ...
... not write to a disc. Important updates to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. To access links for such purposes. Notebook Essentials 27 Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then copy from a ...network drive to the Internet. Updating the software installed on battery power. ■ Before writing to a reliable external power source. Chapter 6: Using software 5. Some updates may have selected. Ä CAUTION: ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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...vary. Å To reduce the risk of your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store it on. ■ If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ...in which you plan to use is at the discretion of these suggestions: ❏ Check the computer-related customs regulations for appliances. 36 Notebook Essentials The airport security devices that applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it ...
...vary. Å To reduce the risk of your itinerary. ❏ Check the power cord and adapter requirements for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store it on. ■ If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ...in which you plan to use is at the discretion of these suggestions: ❏ Check the computer-related customs regulations for appliances. 36 Notebook Essentials The airport security devices that applies to the use of a particular device, ask for authorization to use it before you turn it ...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... the power button, the following suggestions may help you fix a problem when the computer is offline. Notebook Essentials 37 The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank, but the computer is on and... an AC outlet, plug another electrical device into the outlet to be set to display the image on battery power or is plugged into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Be sure that the outlet is ...the next section in combination with the computer or one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support...
... the power button, the following suggestions may help you fix a problem when the computer is offline. Notebook Essentials 37 The computer screen is blank If the screen is blank, but the computer is on and... an AC outlet, plug another electrical device into the outlet to be set to display the image on battery power or is plugged into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Be sure that the outlet is ...the next section in combination with the computer or one approved by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help and Support...
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... computer is on but is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan. If you suspect that the device is receiving electrical power. 38 Notebook Essentials Then be overheating because a vent is blocked. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by...keep all device connections are using the antivirus resources on the computer, refer to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents Use the computer only on a hard, flat...
... computer is on but is not responding." ■ Run a virus scan. If you suspect that the device is receiving electrical power. 38 Notebook Essentials Then be overheating because a vent is blocked. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by...keep all device connections are using the antivirus resources on the computer, refer to the "Protecting the computer from external power and remove the battery. Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents Use the computer only on a hard, flat...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 42 Workstation guidelines 42 Equipment guidelines 43 Component replacement procedures 44 Service tag ...44 Computer feet ...45 Battery ...46 Primary hard drive cover 47 Hard drive ...48 Secondary hard drive 50 WLAN module ...52 RTC battery ...56 Memory module ...57 Optical drive ...58 Keyboard ...60 Top cover ...62 Power button board 66...
... 42 Workstation guidelines 42 Equipment guidelines 43 Component replacement procedures 44 Service tag ...44 Computer feet ...45 Battery ...46 Primary hard drive cover 47 Hard drive ...48 Secondary hard drive 50 WLAN module ...52 RTC battery ...56 Memory module ...57 Optical drive ...58 Keyboard ...60 Top cover ...62 Power button board 66...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Serial Bus ...121 9 Power cord set requirements 122 Requirements for all countries or regions 122 Requirements for specific countries or regions 123 10 Recycling ...124 Battery ...124 ENWW ix
... Serial Bus ...121 9 Power cord set requirements 122 Requirements for all countries or regions 122 Requirements for specific countries or regions 123 10 Recycling ...124 Battery ...124 ENWW ix
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-coat, Island style Mylar clickpad cover Clickpad TouchPad supports 2-way scrolling Multitouch gestures enabled as default Taps enabled as default 6-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 6-cell 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 9-cell 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 120-W AC adapter (select models only) 90-W AC adapter (discrete models) 4 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
...-coat, Island style Mylar clickpad cover Clickpad TouchPad supports 2-way scrolling Multitouch gestures enabled as default Taps enabled as default 6-cell 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 6-cell 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 9-cell 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery 120-W AC adapter (select models only) 90-W AC adapter (discrete models) 4 Chapter 1 Product description ENWW
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Category Security Operating system Serviceability Description 65-W AC adapter (select models only) Kensington security lock Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support (select models only) Preinstalled: Windows® 7 Professional (32 and 64 bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32 and 64 bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32 and 64 bit) AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drives (2) Memory module Optical drive WLAN module ENWW 5
Category Security Operating system Serviceability Description 65-W AC adapter (select models only) Kensington security lock Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support (select models only) Preinstalled: Windows® 7 Professional (32 and 64 bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32 and 64 bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32 and 64 bit) AC adapter Battery (system) Hard drives (2) Memory module Optical drive WLAN module ENWW 5
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. ENWW Bottom components 13... the primary hard drive, the memory module, and the WLAN module (select models only). Bottom components Item Description 1 Battery bay 2 Battery Release latch 3 Vents (7) 4 Primary Hard Drive bay 5 Integrated subwoofer Function Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent...
Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. ENWW Bottom components 13... the primary hard drive, the memory module, and the WLAN module (select models only). Bottom components Item Description 1 Battery bay 2 Battery Release latch 3 Vents (7) 4 Primary Hard Drive bay 5 Integrated subwoofer Function Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components and prevent...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Provides power when the computer is not connected to DC power. Converts AC power to an external power source. * Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 16 Chapter 2 Components ENWW Additional hardware components Item Description 1 Power cord* 2 AC adapter 3 Battery* Function Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
Provides power when the computer is not connected to DC power. Converts AC power to an external power source. * Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 16 Chapter 2 Components ENWW Additional hardware components Item Description 1 Power cord* 2 AC adapter 3 Battery* Function Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... graphics subsystem and shared memory and v.1.1 subwoofer With Intel HM55 HD UMA graphics subsystem and shared memory and v.1.0 subwoofer Bluetooth module cable RTC battery Optical drive (includes bezel and bracket): Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti... DDR3, 1333-MHz: 1-GB memory module 2-GB memory module 4-GB memory module Hard drive cable Subwoofer Battery: 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 6-cell, 62-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 9-cell, 93-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion...
... graphics subsystem and shared memory and v.1.1 subwoofer With Intel HM55 HD UMA graphics subsystem and shared memory and v.1.0 subwoofer Bluetooth module cable RTC battery Optical drive (includes bezel and bracket): Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti... DDR3, 1333-MHz: 1-GB memory module 2-GB memory module 4-GB memory module Hard drive cable Subwoofer Battery: 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 6-cell, 62-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 9-cell, 93-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion...
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..., United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam 9-cell, 93-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 6-cell, 62-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 32 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW Vincent...
..., United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam 9-cell, 93-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 6-cell, 62-Wh, 2.8-Ah Li-ion battery for use with all computer models 32 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog ENWW Vincent...