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2. e Intel Core i7 5500U processor 815246 001 501 601 e Intel Core i5 5020U processor 825034 001 501 601 e Intel Core i5 5200U processor 815244 001 501 601 Intel Core i3 5010U processor 815242 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor 828178 001 601 Intel Core i3 4005U processor 815239 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3700 processor 815249 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3540 processor 828189 001 601 e Intel Pentium 3825U processor 823922 001 501 601 e Intel Celeron N3050 processor 815248 001 501 601 UMA graphics memory touch screen models e Intel Corei5 5010U processor 816810 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5020U processor 825035 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor 828179 001 601 e Intel Core i3 4005U processor 816811 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3700 processor 816812 001 501 601 Computer major components 19 Item Component Spare part number e Intel Pentium 3825U processor 823923 001 501 601 For use in HP 250 256 G4 models Discrete graphics memory e Intel Core i5 5200U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory and GLAN 816437 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 822042 001 601 e Intel Corei3 4005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 816436 001 501 601 UMA graphics memory e Intel
3. To use the Factory Reset option select products only you must use HP Recovery media If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 93 If your computer does not allow the creation of HP Recovery media or if the HP Recovery media does not work you can obtain recovery media for your system from support See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer You can also find contact information from the HP Restore and recovery 95 website Go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions iy IMPORTANT HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data Before beginning recovery back up any personal data you want to retain Using HP Recovery media you can choose from one of the following recovery options A NOTE Only the options available for your computer display when you start the recovery process e SystemRecovery Reinstalls the original operating system and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory e Factory Reset Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re creating the partitions Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory The HP Recovery partition select products only allows System Recove
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6. A CAUTION Toreduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power docked in an optional docking device or connected to an optional power source During the download and installation follow these instructions Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation Do not insert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord Starting Setup Utility BIOS 73 74 Select Start type hp support assistant and then select the HP Support Assistant program Follow the on screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download At the download area follow these steps a Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer Make a note of the date name or other identifier You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to your hard drive b Follow the on screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to instal
7. To remove the display bezel webcam microphone module and raw display panel 1 Position the computer upright with the front toward you and then open it 2 Flexthe left and right sides 1 the inside of the bottom edge 2 and the inside of the top edge 3 of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure 3 Remove the display bezel 4 4 Toremove the webcam microphone module a Position the display assembly with the top edge toward you b Disconnect the cable 1 from the module 36 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts c Liftto disengage the adhesive that secures the webcam microphone module to the display and then remove the module 2 5 Toremove the display panel a Remove the four Phillips PM2 0x2 4 screws 1 that secure the display panel to the enclosure b Rotate the display panel onto the keyboard 2 to gain access to the display cable connection on the back of the panel c On the back of the display panel release the adhesive strip 1 that secures the display panel cable to the display panel and then disconnect the cable 2 Component replacement procedures 37 d Remove the display panel from the computer 3 Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display bezel webcam microphone module and display panel 38 Chapter6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider part
8. A Windows 7 To use the webcam select Start gt All Programs gt Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam A Windows 8 1 From the Start screen type camera and then select Camera from the list of applications A Windows 10 Type camera in the taskbar search box and then select Camera NOTE A3D camera captures 3D images and displays them on the computer screen It includes additional hardware a 3D camera sensor and a 3D laser projector plus special software To learn more about using a 3D camera open the Intel RealSense app Welcome to Intel RealSense To access the 3D camera apps go to the Intel RealSense Technology app Display 5 Component Description 5 Internal microphone Records sound The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer For optimal transmission keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions For wireless regulatory notices see the section of the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region To access this document in Windows 7 Select Start HP Support Assistant Next My computer User Guides To access this document in Windows 8 1 From the Start screen type support and then select the HP Support Assistant app or From the Windows desktop click the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar To access this document in Windows 10 Select Start select All apps
9. lt 15 seconds Stop time 104 Chapter 14 Specifications lt 6 seconds 15 Statement of Volatility The purpose of this document is to provide general information regarding non volatile memory in industry standards based HP Business Notebook PC systems and provide general instructions for restoring nonvolatile memory that can contain personal data after the system has been powered off and the hard drive has been removed HP Business Notebook PC products that use Intel based or AMD based system boards contain volatile DDR memory The amount of nonvolatile memory present in the system depends upon the system configuration Intel based and AMD based system boards contain nonvolatile memory subcomponents as originally shipped from HP assuming that no subsequent modifications have been made to the system and assuming that no applications features or functionality have been added to or installed on the system Following system shutdown and removal of all power sources from an HP Business Notebook PC system personal data can remain on volatile system memory DIMMs for a finite period of time and will also remain in nonvolatile memory The steps below will remove personal data from the notebook PC including the nonvolatile memory found in Intel based and AMD based system boards Some of these steps are disclosed in the Maintenance amp Service Guides available for HP PC products available on the product support pages at www hp
10. e Intel Celeron N3050 processor 816433 001 501 601 Before removing the system board follow these steps 1 w 4 5 6 7 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 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 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 Remove the hard drive see Hard drive on page 42 A NOTE When replacing the system board be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board WLAN module see WLAN module on page 44 Memory module see Memory module on page 46 To remove the system board 1 Position the computer upright and then disconnect the following cables from the system board 1 USB board cable 2 Optical drive connector cable 3 Keyboard cable 4 Power connector cable 5 Display cable 6 Power button board cable 7 TouchPad button board cable 8 Speaker cable 60 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 2
11. Event 10 40 55 Walking across carpet 35 000 V 15 000 V 7 500V Walking across vinyl floor 12 000V 5 000 V 3 000 V Motions of bench worker 6 000 V 800V 400V Removing DIPS from plastic tube 2 000 V 700V 400V Removing DIPS from vinyl tray 11 500V 4 000 V 2 000 V Removing DIPS from Styrofoam 14 500V 5 000 V 3 500V Removing bubble pack from PCB 26 500 V 20 000 V 7 000 V Packing PCBs in foam lined box 21 000 V 11 000 V 5 000 V Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment To avoid hand contact transport products in static safe tubes bags or boxes Protect ESD sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging Keep ESD sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static free workstations Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly Store reusable ESD sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or non conductive foam Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging When grounding is not possible use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges Workstation guidelines Follow these grounding workstation guidelines Cover the workstation with
12. Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re creating the partitions Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory The HP Recovery partition select models only allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery select models only Using the HP Recovery partition select models only The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery select models only without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive This type of recovery can be used only if the hard drive is still working To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition 1 From the Start screen type recovery select HP Recovery Manager and then select HP Recovery Environment Or Press f11 while the computer boots or press and hold f11 as you press the power button 2 Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu 3 Select Recovery Manager and then follow the on screen instructions Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly 1 If possible back up all personal files 2 Insert the HP Recovery media and then restart the computer EA NOTE Ifthe computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager
13. Tools for writing writing data to this and calibration data to this memory are memory and is data not made public typically not made available to the public unless a firmware upgrade is necessary to address a unique issue Web camera 64K bit No Yes Store Web Cam Using a utility from the A utility is required for configuration device manufacturer that writing data to this and firmware can be run from Windows memory and is typically not made available to the public unless a firmware upgrade is necessary to address a unique issue Fingerprint 512kByte Yes Yes Stores By enrolling in HP Only a digitally signed reader Flash fingerprint ProtectTools Security application can make templates Manager the call to write to the flash 108 Chapter 15 Statement of Volatility Questions and answers 1 How can the BIOS settings be restored returned to factory settings a Turn on or restart the computer and press F10 when prompted near the bottom of the display b Select File then select Restore defaults c Follow the on screen instructions d Select File save changes and exit then press Enter 2 What kind of configuration data is stored on the DIMM Serial Presence Detect SPD memory module How would this data be written The DIMM SPD memory contains information about the memory module such as size serial number data width speed timing voltage and thermal information This information is written by the module man
14. change the computer boot order See Changing the computer boot order on page 90 3 Follow the on screen instructions Changing the computer boot order If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager you can change the computer boot order which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information You can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive 90 Chapter 11 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 8 1 To change the boot order 1 Insert the HP Recovery media 2 Start Computer Setup A Turnonor restart the computer quickly press esc and then press f9 for boot options 3 Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot 4 Follow the on screen instructions Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space iy IMPORTANT After you remove the HP Recovery partition you can no longer use the Windows Refresh option or the Windows option to remove everything and reinstall Windows In addition you will not be able to perform System Recovery or Minimized Image Recovery from the HP Recovery partition So before you remove the Recovery partition create HP Recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select models only on page 87 Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition 1 From the Start scree
15. select HP Help and Support and then select HP Documentation 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Right side lt DI OGOS Component Description 1 I Power light e On The computer is on O e Blinking The computer is in the Sleep state a power saving state The computer shuts off power to the display and other components e Off The computer is off or in Hibernation Hibernation is a power saving state that uses the least amount of power 2 Hard drive light e Blinking white The hard drive is being accessed at 3 Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store manage SD share or access information To insert a card 1 Hold the card label side up with connectors facing the computer 2 Insert the card into the memory card reader and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated To remove a card A Pressin on the card and then remove it from the slot 4 USB 2 0 port Connects an optional USB device such as a keyboard mouse ase external drive printer scanner or USB hub 5 Optical drive Depending on your computer model reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc NOTE For disc compatibility information go to the Help and Support web page Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model Select Drivers amp Downloads and then follow the on screen instructions 6 Optical drive eject b
16. 813945 001 11 Hard drive SATA does not include bracket NOTE The hard drive brackets and connector are available using spare part number 813949 001 or 829319 001 for 1 TB drives The hard drive cable is available using spare part number 830311 001 For use only in HP Notebook models e 2 TB 5400 rpm hybrid 8 GB SSD 9 5 mm 801808 005 e 1 TB 5400 rpm hybrid 8 GB SSD 731999 005 For use in all models e 1 TB 5400 rpm 2 5 inch 778192 005 750 GB 5400 rpm hard drive 2 5 inch 778190 005 e 500 GB 5400 rpm 7 mm 778186 005 For use only in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models e 500 GB 7200 rpm 7 mm 764211 005 12 Optical drive board 813956 001 13 Speakers includes left and right speakers and cable 813965 001 14 Optical drive DVD RW Double Layer SuperMulti includes bracket and bezel For use only in HP Notebook models 813952 001 For use only in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814617 001 15 Power button board includes cable 813955 001 16 Touchpad button board includes bracket and cables 813954 001 17 Battery 4 cell 41 Whr 2 8 Ah Li ion battery 807957 001 3 cell 31 Whr 2 8 Ah Li ion battery 807956 001 18 Bottom cover For use in HP Notebook models e Withan optical drive 813937 001 e X Without an optical drive 813939 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models e With an optical drive 814614 001 e Without an optical drive 816606 001 19 Rubber Kit includes rear left and right feet 813963 00
17. BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power docked in an optional docking device or connected to an optional power source During the download and installation follow these instructions e Donot disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet e Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep e Do not insert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord ET NOTE If your computer is connected to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates Starting Setup Utility BIOS 75 1 From the Start screen type support and then select the HP Support Assistant app From the Windows desktop click the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar 2 ClickUpdates and tune ups and then click Check for HP updates now 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Atthe download area follow these steps a Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer If the update is more recent than your BIOS make a note of the date name or other identifier You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to your hard drive b Follow the on screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive If the update is more recent than your BIOS make a note of the path to the location on
18. Chapter3 Illustrated parts catalog 4 Removaland replacement procedures preliminary requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures e Flat bladed screwdriver e Magnetic screwdriver e Phillips PO and P1 screwdrivers Service considerations The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures A NOTE As you remove each subassembly from the computer place the subassembly and all accompanying screws away from the work area to prevent damage Plastic parts A CAUTION Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts Use care when handling the plastic parts Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions Cables and connectors A CAUTION When servicing the computer be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process Improper cable placement can damage the computer Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion Handle cables by the connector whenever possible In all cases avoid bending twisting or tearing cables Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced Handle flex cables with extreme care these ca
19. Corei5 5200U processor and GLAN 830209 001 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor and GLAN 822041 001 601 e Intel Core i3 4005U processor and GLAN 816435 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3700 processor 816434 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium 3825U processor 824453 001 601 e Intel Celeron N3050 processor 816433 001 501 601 5 USB board includes cable 813953 001 6 Memory module PC3L 12800 1600 MHz 8 GB 693374 005 4GB 691740 005 2 GB 691739 005 7 WLAN module Broadcom BCM43142 802 11 b g n 1x1 Wi Fi BT4 0 M 2 Combo Adapter 792608 005 Realtek RTL8188EE 802 11b g n 1x1 Wi Fi Adapter 792609 005 Realtek RTL8723BE 802 11b g n 1x1 Wi Fi BT4 0 Combo Adapter 792610 005 8 Fan 813946 001 Heat sink assembly includes replacement thermal materials 9a For use in models with UMA graphics memory and Intel Pentium or Celeron processors except for 815237 001 Pentium N3540 9b For use in models with discrete graphics memory and Intel Core processors 815238 001 9c For use in models with UMA graphics memory and Intel Core processors 816604 001 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Item Component Spare part number 9d For use in models with discrete graphics memory and Intel Pentium or Celeron processors 816603 001 For use in models with UMA graphics and an Intel Pentium N3540 processor not illustrated 833733 001 10 Power connector cable
20. Remove the six Phillips PM2 5x2 5 screws 1 that secure the system board to the computer 3 Liftthe side of the system board 2 and then pull the board away from the computer 3 Reverse this procedure to install the system board Component replacement procedures 61 Display assembly This section describes removing the display assembly and disassembling display subcomponents If you only need to remove the display bezel webcam microphone module or display panel you do not need to remove the entire display assembly from the computer See Display subcomponents bezel webcam panel on page 35 for more information about removing the display subcomponents that do not require that you remove the entire display assembly from the computer Description Spare part number Raw display panel 39 6 cm 15 6 in HD WLED BrightView For use in models without a touch screen 813959 001 For use in models with a touch screen 813961 001 Antenna includes wireless antenna cable and transceiver 813923 001 Display bezel includes Mylar screw covers For use in HP Notebook models 813941 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 816605 001 Display cable For use in non touch screen models includes display panel cable and webcam microphone cable 813943 001 For use in touch screen models includes display panel cable and webcam microphone cable 813944 001 Display enclosure for use in HP Notebook mo
21. Utility on convertible computers your computer must be in notebook mode and you must use the keyboard attached to your notebook The on screen keyboard which displays in tablet mode cannot access Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility BIOS A CAUTION Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility BIOS Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly A NOTE To start Setup Utility on convertible computers your computer must be in notebook mode and you must use the keyboard attached to your notebook The on screen keyboard which displays in tablet mode cannot access Setup Utility e Computers or tablets with keyboards A Turn on or restart the computer quickly press esc and then press f10 e Tablets without keyboards 1 Turnonorrestart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume down button or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the Windows button 2 Tap f10 Updating Setup Utility BIOS Updated versions of Setup Utility BIOS may be available on the HP website Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Determining the BIOS version To decide whether you need to update Setup Utility BIOS first determine the BIOS version on your computer To reveal the BIOS version information also kn
22. approved static shielding material Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment Use conductive field service tools such as cutters screwdrivers and vacuums When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces use fixtures made only of static safe materials Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam Handle ESD sensitive components parts and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate Handle these items only at static free workstations Avoid contact with pins leads or circuitry Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment Grounding guidelines 29 Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation e When seated wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm 10 resistance in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times On grounded mats with banana plug connectors use alligator clips to connect a wrist strap When standing use foot straps and a grounded floor mat Foot straps heel toe or boot straps can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats use foot straps on both feet
23. be created Handle these recovery tools carefully and keep them in a safe place HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the media that will be required To create recovery discs your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability and you must use only high quality blank DVD R DVD R DVD R DL or DVD R DL discs Do not use rewritable discs such as CD RW DVD RW double layer DVD RW or BD RE rewritable Blu ray discs they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software Or instead you can use a high quality blank USB flash drive If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability but you would like to create DVD recovery media you can use an external optical drive purchased separately to create recovery discs or you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from support See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer You can also find contact information from the HP website Go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions If you use an external optical drive it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device such as a USB hub Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery media The creation process can take an hour or more D
24. com 1 Follow steps a through I below to restore the nonvolatile memory that can contain personal data Restoring or reprogramming nonvolatile memory that does not store personal data is neither necessary nor recommended a Enter BIOS F10 Setup by powering on the system and pressing F10 when prompted near the bottom of the display or press the ESC key to display the start up menu then press F10 If the system has a BIOS administrator password enter the password at the prompt b Select the File menu then Restore Defaults Select the System Configuration menu then Restore Security Defaults d If an asset or ownership tag is set select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu Select System IDs and then select the tag that has been set Press the spacebar once to clear the tag then press Enter to return to the prior menu e Ifa DriveLock password is set select the Security menu scroll down to DriveLock then select DriveLock password Select the desired hard drive Click Disable protection enter the existing master DriveLock password then press Enter to confirm and return to the prior menu Repeat this procedure if more than one hard drive has a DriveLock password f If an Automatic DriveLock password is set select the Security menu scroll down to Automatic DriveLock then select the desired hard drive and disable protection Repeat this procedure if more than one hard drive has an Automatic DriveLock
25. hard drive fails If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select models only on page 87 e Tousethe Factory Reset option select models only you must use HP Recovery media If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select models only on page 87 e fyour computer does not allow the creation of HP Recovery media or if the HP Recovery media does not work you can obtain recovery media for your system from support See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer You can also find contact information from the HP Restore and recovery 89 website Go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions iy IMPORTANT HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data Before beginning recovery back up any personal data you want to retain Using HP Recovery media you can choose from one of the following recovery options E NOTE Only the options available for your computer display when you start the recovery process e SystemRecovery Reinstalls the original operating system and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory e Minimized Image Recovery select models only Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware related drivers and software but not other software applications e Factory Reset
26. in India 827545 001 3 RTC battery 759981 001 4 System board includes replacement thermal materials All system boards use the following part numbers XXxxxx 001 Windows 7 or non Windows operating systems XXXXxx 501 Windows 8 1 Standard operating system XXXXXX 601 Windows 8 1 Professional or Windows 10 operating system For use in HP Notebook PC models Discrete graphics memory Non touch screen models e Intel Core i7 5500U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815247 001 501 601 e Intel Corei5 5200U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815245 001 501 601 e Intel Corei3 5020U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 825036 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5010U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815243 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 828181 001 601 18 Chapter3 Illustrated parts catalog Item Component Spare part number e intel Core i3 4005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815241 001 501 601 e intel Corei3 5005U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 828180 001 601 e intel Core i3 4005U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 815240 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3700 processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 815250 001 501 601 e intel Pentium 3825U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 823924 001 501 601 UMA graphics memory non touch screen models
27. keyboards A Turnonorrestart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume down button or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the Windows button 2 Press or tap f2 The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools in the following order a Connected USB drive A NOTE To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI tool to a USB drive see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device on page 100 b Hard drive c BIOS 3 When the diagnostic tool opens select the type of diagnostic test you want to run and then follow the on screen instructions On a tablet press the volume down button to stop a diagnostic test A NOTE Ifyou need to stop a diagnostic test on computers or tablets with a keyboard press esc 99 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device Download the latest UEFI version 1 2 Go to http www hp com go techcenter pcdiags The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section click the Download link and then select Run Download any version of UEFI for a specific product T 2 3 Go to http www hp com support and then select your country The HP Support page is displayed Click Drivers amp Downloads In the text box enter the product name and then click Go or Click Find Now to
28. media after you successfully set up the computer HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and software programs that were installed at the factory and then configures the settings for the programs HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace the hard drive o Only one set of recovery media can be created Handle these recovery tools carefully and keep them in a safe place HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the media that will be required o To create recovery discs your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability and you must use only high quality blank DVD R DVD R DVD R DL or DVD R DL discs Do not use rewritable discs such as CD RW DVD RW double layer DVD RW or BD RE rewritable Blu ray discs they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software Or instead you can use a high quality blank USB flash drive o If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability but you would like to create DVD recovery media you can use an external optical drive purchased separately to create recovery discs If you use an external optical drive it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external
29. procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Power button board Description Spare part number Power button board includes cable 813955 001 Before removing the power button board follow these steps 1 won mpun s Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 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 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 Remove the display see Display assembly on page 62 To remove the power button board Ts 2 Remove the Phillips PM2 0x2 5 screw 1 that secures the power button board to the top cover Remove the power button board and cable from the computer 2 o Reverse this procedure to install the power button board and cable Component replacement procedures 71 72 Chapter6 Removaland replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 7 UsingSetup Utility BIOS in Windows 7 Setup Utility or Basic Input Output System BIOS controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system such as disk drives disp
30. product description 2 audio out headphone audio in microphone jack identifying 8 B backups 81 87 93 battery illustrated 21 removing 32 battery cover identifying 13 battery lock identifying 13 battery release latch 13 BIOS determining version 73 75 77 downloading an update 73 75 78 starting the Setup Utility 75 77 updating 73 75 77 Bluetooth label 15 boot order changing 85 90 97 bottom 15 bottom cover illustrated 21 39 removing 39 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 11 right TouchPad 10 C cables service considerations 27 caps lock light identifying 10 chipset product description 1 components bottom 13 display 5 leftside 8 right side 7 top 9 computer major components illustrated 17 computer specifications 101 connector power 8 connectors service considerations 27 D deleted files restoring 84 display assembly illustrated 18 removing 35 62 spare partnumbers 18 display assembly subcomponents illustrated 24 removing 35 62 display bezel illustrated 24 removing 36 64 display cable illustrated 25 removing 67 display enclosure illustrated 25 removing 69 display panel illustrated 24 62 product description 2 removing 37 66 67 display specifications 102 DVD RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications 104 E electrostatic discharge 28 equipment guidelines 30 esc key identifying 12 Ethernet product description 3 external mediacards 3 F fan illustrated 20 removing 55 fn key identifyin
31. sensitivity Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection but in many cases ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static sensitive devices or microcircuitry Even if the spark is neither felt nor heard damage may have occurred An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal cycle Or the device may function normally for a while then degrade in the internal layers reducing its life expectancy A CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components observe these precautions Keep components in their electrostatic safe containers until you are ready to install them Before touching an electronic component discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in this section Avoid touching pins leads and circuitry Handle electronic components as little as possible If you remove a component place it in an electrostatic safe container The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by different activities A CAUTION A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V 28 Chapter4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements Typical electrostatic voltage levels Relative humidity
32. the drive and then remove the bracket 2 Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive Component replacement procedures 33 34 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self Repair parts 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts A CAUTION Components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty ET NOTE HP continually improves and changes product parts For complete and current information on supported parts for your computer go to http partsurfer hp com select your country or region and then follow the on screen instructions Component replacement procedures A NOTE Details about your computer including model serial number product key and length of warranty are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer See Labels on page 14 for details This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts There are as many as 56 screws that must be removed replaced or loosened when servicing Authorized Service Provider only parts Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement Display subcomponents bezel webcam panel This section describes removing display subcomponents that do not require that you remove the entire display assembly from the c
33. when making changes in Setup Utility BIOS Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly A Turnonor restart the computer quickly press esc and then press f10 Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the one currently installed on the computer you need to know the version of the system BIOS that is installed BIOS version information also known as ROM date and System BIOS can be revealed from the Start screen by typing support selecting the HP Support Assistant app selecting My computer and then selecting System Information or by using Setup Utility BIOS 1 Start Setup Utility BIOS see Starting Setup Utility BIOS on page 75 2 Select Main and then make note of your BIOS version 3 Select Exit select Exit Discarding Changes and then follow the on screen instructions Downloading a BIOS update A CAUTION Toreduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter Do not download or install a
34. with a minimum of one megohm resistance between the operator and ground To be effective the conductive must be worn in contact with the skin The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage e Antistatic tape e Antistatic smocks aprons and sleeve protectors e Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids e Nonconductive foam e Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance Static dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground e Field service kits e Static awareness labels e Material handling packages e Nonconductive plastic bags tubes or boxes e Metal tote boxes e Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials The following table lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats Material Use Voltage protection level Antistatic plastics Bags 1 500V Carbon loaded plastic Floor mats 7 500 V Metallized laminate Floor mats 5 000 V 30 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self Repair parts A CAUTION The Customer Self Repair program is not available in all locations Installing a part not supported by the Customer Self Repair program may void your warranty Check your warranty to determine if Customer Self Repair is supported in your location ET NOTE HP continually improves and changes product parts
35. your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update BIOS installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that appear on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions appear follow these steps 1 From the Start screen type file and then select File Explorer or From the Windows desktop right click the Start button and then select File Explorer 2 Click your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C 3 Usingthe hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update 4 Double click the file that has an exe extension for example filename exe The BIOS installation begins 5 Complete the installation by following the on screen instructions A NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive 76 Chapter8 Using Setup Utility BIOS in Windows 8 1 9 UsingSetup Utility BIOS in Windows 10 Setup Utility or Basic Input Output System BIOS controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system such as disk drives display keyboard mouse and printer Setup Utility BIOS includes settings for the types of devices installed the startup sequence of the computer and the amount of system and extended memory A NOTE To start Setup
36. 1 Computer major components 21 The following table provides country codes for the top cover keyboard spare part For use in country Spare part For use in country Spare part For use in country Spare part or region number or region number or region number Belgium A41 Israel BB1 Slovenia BA1 Bulgaria 261 Italy 061 South Korea AD1 Canada DB1 Japan 291 Spain 071 Czech Republic FL1 Latin America 161 Switzerland BG1 and Slovakia Denmark Finland and DH1 The Netherlands B31 Taiwan AB1 Norway France 051 Portugal 131 Thailand 281 Germany 041 Romania 271 Turkey 141 Greece 151 Russia 251 United Kingdom 031 Hungary 211 Saudi Arabia 171 United States 001 22 Chapter3 Illustrated parts catalog Miscellaneous parts Component Spare part number HP Smart AC adapter 65 W non PFC EM for use in the People s Republic of China and India only 714657 001 65 W non PFC 4 5 mm 710412 001 45 W non PFC non slim for use in all countries and regions except for the People s Republic of China 741727 001 and India Power cord 3 pin black 1 0 m For use in Argentina 755530 D01 For use in Australia 755530 011 For use in Denmark 755530 081 For use in Europe the Middle East and Africa 755530 021 For use in India 755530 D61 For use in Israel 755530 BB1 For use in Italy 755530 061 For use in Japan 755530 291 For use in North
37. 8 memory card reader identifying 7 memory card identifying 7 memory module illustrated 20 product description 2 removing 46 microphone 2 minimized image recovery 90 96 minimized image creating 89 95 modelname 1 mute light identifying 10 N network jack identifying 8 0 operating system 4 optical drive illustrated 21 26 precautions 28 product description 2 removing 33 specifications optical drive board illustrated 21 41 removing 41 optical drive rear bracket removing 33 optical drive identifying 7 original system recovery 84 89 95 104 P packaging guidelines 29 plastic parts service considerations 27 pointing device 3 ports HDMI 8 product description 3 USB2 0 7 8 USB3 0 8 power button board illustrated 21 removing 71 power button identifying 11 power connector cable illustrated 21 removing 70 power connector identifying 8 power cord requirements for all countries 111 requirements for specific countries and regions setrequirements 111 power lights identifying 7 power requirements 3 processor product description 1 product description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external mediacards 3 graphics 1 harddrive 2 internalcard 3 keyboard 3 memory module 2 microphone 2 operatingsystem 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processor 1 productname 1 security 3 sensor 3 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 3 productname 1 product name and numb
38. America 755530 001 For use in the People s Republic of China 755530 AA1 For use in South Africa 755530 AR1 For use in South Korea 755530 AD1 For use in Switzerland 755530 111 For use in Taiwan 755530 AB1 For use in Thailand 755530 201 For use in the United Kingdom and Singapore 755530 031 Rubber Kit includes front and rear feet 813963 001 Screw Kit 813964 001 HP HDMI to VGA Adapter 701943 001 Case top load 679921 001 Miscellaneous parts 23 Display assembly subcomponents Item Component Spare part number 1 Display bezel includes Mylar screw covers For use in HP Notebook models 813941 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 816605 001 2 Raw display panel 39 6 cm 15 6 in HD WLED For use in all models without a touch screen BrightView 813959 001 For use in all models with a touch screen BrightView 813961 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 models AntiGlare 826812 001 3 Hinges left and right 813950 001 4 Webcam microphone module For use in HP Notebook models 813972 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814613 001 5 Antenna includes wireless antenna cable and transceiver 813923 001 24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog Item Component Spare part number 6 Display cable includes display panel cable and webcam microphone cable Non touch screen 813943 001 Touch screen 813944 001 7 Display enclosure Fo
39. CMOS data Controller NIC 64 Kbytes No Yes Store NIC Using a utility from the A utility is required to EEPROM not configuration NIC vendor that can berun write data to this customer and NIC from DOS memory and is accessible firmware available from NIC vendor Writing data to this ROM in an inappropriate manner will render the NIC nonfunctional Keyboard ROM 64 Kbytes No Yes Stores Programmed at the A utility is required for not firmware code factory Code is updated writing data to this customer keyboard when the system BIOS is memory and is accessible mouse amp updated available on the HP battery website Writing data management to this ROM in an inappropriate manner can render the PC nonfunctional DIMM Serial 256 Bytes No Yes Stores Programmed by the Data cannot be written Presence Detect per memory memory memory vendor to this memory when SPD module module the module is installed configuration 128 Bytes information in a PC The specific data programma write protection bl e not method varies by customer memory vendor accessible System BIOS 4to5 Yes Yes Store system System BIOS code is A utility is required for MBytes BIOS codeand programmed at the writing data to this PC factory Code is updated memory and is configuration when the system BIOS is available on the HP data updated Configuration website Writing data data and settings are to this ROM in an input using the FTO setup inappropriate manner utili
40. Chile IMQ 1 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany VDE 1 India ISI 1 Israel SII 1 Italy IMQ 1 Japan JIS 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 New Zealand SANZ 1 Norway NEMKO 1 The People s Republic of China ccc 4 Saudi Arabia SASO 7 Singapore PSB 1 South Africa SABS 1 South Korea KTL 5 Sweden SEMKO 1 Switzerland SEV 1 Taiwan BSMI 6 Thailand TISI 1 The United Kingdom ASTA 1 The United States UL 2 1 The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV F 3 conductor 0 75mm conductor size Power cord set fittings appliance coupler and wall plug must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used 2 The flexible cord must be Type SVT SJT or equivalent No 18 AWG 3 conductor The wall plug must be a two pole grounding type with a NEMA 5 15P 15 A 125 V ac or NEMA 6 15P 15 A 250 V ac configuration CSA or C UL mark UL file number must be on each element 112 Chapter 16 Power cord set requirements Country region Accredited agency Applicable note number 3 Theappliance coupler flexible cord and wall plug must bear a T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law The flexible cord must be Type VCTF 3 conductor 0 75mm or 1 25mm conductor size The wall plug must be a two pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 7 A 125 V ac configuration 4 Theflexible cord must be Type RVV 3 conductor 0 7 5mm conductor si
41. Disk rotational speed 5400 rpm 5400 rpm 5400 rpm 5400 rpm Operating temperature 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F 1 GB 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity Actual accessible capacity is less NOTE Certain restrictions and exclusions apply Contact technical support for details Hard drive specifications 103 DVD RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications Applicable disc Read Write CD DA CD E G CD MIDI CD TEXT CD ROM CD CD R and CD RW ROM XA MIXED MODE CD CD I CD I Bridge Photo CD Video CD Multisession CD Photo CD CD DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW EXTRA Portfolio CD R CD RW CD R CD RW DVD RAM DVD ROM DVD 5 DVD 9 DVD 10 DVD 18 DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM Center hole diameter 1 5 cm 0 59 in Disc diameter Standard disc 12 cm 4 72 in Mini disc 8 cm 3 15 in Disc thickness 1 2 mm 0 047 in Track pitch 0 74 um Access time CD DVD Random 175 ms lt 230 ms Full stroke 285 ms 335 ms Audio output level Line out 0 7 Vrms Cache buffer 2MB Data transfer rate 24X CD ROM 3 600 KB sec 8X DVD ROM 10 800 KB sec 24X CD R 3 600 KB sec 16X CD RW 2 400 KB sec 8X DVD R 10 800 KB sec 4X DVD RW 5 400 KB sec 8X DVD R 10 800 KB sec 4X DVD RW 5 400 KB sec 2 4X DVD R 9 5X DVD RAM 2 700 KB sec 6 750 KB sec Transfer mode Multiword DMA Mode Startup time
42. For complete and current information on supported parts for your computer go to http partsurfer hp com select your country or region and then follow the on screen instructions Component replacement procedures E NOTE Please read and follow the procedures described here to access and replace Customer Self Repair parts successfully A NOTE Details about your computer including model serial number product key and length of warranty are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer See Labels on page 14 for details This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self Repair parts There are as many as 3 screws that must be removed replaced or loosened when servicing Customer Self Repair parts Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement Component replacement procedures 31 Battery Description Spare part number 4 cell 41 Whr 2 8 Ah Li ion battery 807957 001 3 cell 31 Whr 2 8 Ah Li ion battery 807956 001 Before disassembling the computer follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 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
43. HP Notebook PC Intel HP 250 G4 Notebook PC HP 256 G4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide Copyright 2015 HP Development Company L P AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by HP Inc under license Intel Celeron Centrino and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Second Edition August 2015 First Edition April 2015 Document Part Number 808734 002 Product notice This guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Not all features are available in all editions of Windows This computer may require upgraded and or separately purchased hardware drivers and or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality See http www microsoft com for details Software terms By installing copying downloading or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this compute
44. Provides important information to identify your computer When contacting support you will probably be asked for the serial number and possibly for the product number or the model number Locate these numbers before you contact support i Product XOOOO0O00 IRURE LUE OA 0 OA O AED LI Warranty lylyOy Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number 3 Product number 4 Warranty period 5 Model number select models only e Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label select models only prior to Windows 8 Contains the Windows Product Key You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system HP platforms with Windows 8 or Windows 8 x preinstalled do not have the physical label Instead a Digital Product Key is electronically installed ET NOTE The Digital Product Key is automatically recognized and activated by Microsoft operating systems when a Windows 8 or Windows 8 x operating system is reinstalled using HP approved recovery methods 14 Chapter2 External component identification e Regulatory label s Provide s regulatory information about the computer e Wireless certification label s Provide s information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use Labels 15 16 Chapter2 External component identification 3 illustrated parts catalog Computer major com
45. Recovery media select models only on page 87 e On select models if you want to recover the computer s original factory partition and content or if you have replaced the hard drive you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 89 e Onselect models if you want to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option For more information see Removing the HP Recovery partition select models only on page 91 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by using the HP Recovery media that you either created or that you obtained from support or by using the HP Recovery partition select models only If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select models only on page 87 What you need to know before you get started e HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory For software not provided with this computer you must either download the software from the manufacturer s website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer iy IMPORTANT Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues e HP Recovery media must be used if the computer
46. To remove the battery 1 Position the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 Slide the battery lock latch 1 and then slide the battery release latch 2 to release the battery 3 Remove the battery from the computer 3 32 Chapter5 Removaland replacement procedures for Customer Self Repair parts Optical drive ET NOTE Optical drive spare part kits include bracket and bezel Description Spare part number DVD RW Double Layer SuperMulti Drive for use in HP Notebook models 813952 001 DVD RW Double Layer SuperMulti Drive for use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814617 001 Before removing the optical drive follow these steps T mom 4 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 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 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 To remove the optical drive 1 2 3 Remove the Phillips PM2 5x8 0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer Remove the optical drive 2 by sliding it out of the optical drive bay If it is necessary to replace the bracket on the rear of the optical drive remove the two Phillips PM2 0x3 0 screws 1 that secure the bracket to
47. am After adding information that is hard to replace such as pictures videos music project files or data records Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Windows allows you to back up files using Windows Backup and Restore You can select the level you want to back up from individual folders to drives The backups are compressed to save space To back up 1 2 Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt Backup and Restore Follow the on screen instructions to schedule and create a backup A NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software running utilities or changing Windows settings See Help and Support for more information To restore see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore on page 84 Creating backups 83 Restore and recovery Restoring to a previous system restore point Sometimes installing a software program causes your computer or Windows to behave unpredictably Usually uninstalling the software fixes the problems If uninstalling does not fix the problems you can restore the computer to a previous system restore point created at an earlier date and time To restore to a previous system restore point when the computer was running correctly 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security System 2 I
48. anufacturer s website or reinstall the software from the disc provided by the manufacturer e Asystem recovery should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues If you have not already tried restore points see Restoring to a previous system restore point on page 84 and partial restores see Restoring specific files on page 84 try them before using HP Recovery Manager to recover your system e Asystemrecovery must be performed if the computer hard drive fails or if all attempts to correct any functional computer issues fail 84 Chapter 10 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 7 e Ifthe recovery media do not work you can obtain recovery discs for your system from the HP website e X TheMinimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only All hardware related drivers and software are re installed but other software applications are not Do not interrupt the process until it is complete otherwise the recovery will fail Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models only The HP Recovery partition select models only allows you to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive This type of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working To check for the presence of a recovery partition select Start right click Computer then select Manage Disk Management If the recovery partition is present a Recovery drive is listed in the win
49. ard drive specifications hybrid drives 500 GB 8 GB NAND hybrid SSD 1000 GB 8 GB NAND hybrid SSD Dimensions Height 5mm 5mm Length 100 2 mm 100 2 mm Width 69 9 mm 69 9 mm Weight 70 0 g 70 0 g Form Factor 2 5 inch 2 5 inch NAND flash memory 8 GB 8 GB Average seek time 12ms 12ms Formatted capacity 500 107 MB 1 000 204 886 MB User sectors per drive 976 773 168 1 953 525 168 Disk rotational speed 5400 rpm 5400 rpm Operating temperature 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F 1 GB 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity Actual accessible capacity is less NOTE Certain restrictions and exclusions apply Contact technical support for details 102 Chapter 14 Specifications Hard drive specifications 2 TB 1 TB 750 GB 500 GB Dimensions Height 9 5mm 9 5mm 9 5mm 7 0 mm or 9 5 mm Length 100 4 mm 100 4 mm 100 4 mm 100 6 mm Width 69 9 mm 69 9 mm 69 9 mm 70 1 mm Weight 130 0 g 107 0 g 115 0g 92 0g Interface type SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate Synchronous maximum 300 MB sec 300 MB sec 300 MB sec 300 MB sec Security ATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security Seek times typical read including setting Single track 2 0 ms 2 0 ms 1 5 ms 3ms Average read write 12ms 12ms 11ms 13ms Maximum 22 ms 22 ms 14 ms 24 ms Logical blocks 3 907 029 168 1 953 525 168 1 465 149 168 1 048 576 000
50. bles tear easily Tools required 27 Drive handling A CAUTION Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care To prevent damage to the computer damage to a drive or loss of information observe these precautions Before removing or inserting a hard drive shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Before handling a drive be sure that you are discharged of static electricity While handling a drive avoid touching the connector Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive and be sure that the optical drive tray is closed Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock proof foam Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface After removing a hard drive an optical drive or a diskette drive place it in a static proof bag Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and label the package FRAGILE Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of
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52. che 1600 MHz dual 15W Intel Pentium N3700 1 6 GHz turbo up to 2 4 GHz 2 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz quad 6W Intel Pentium N3540 2 16 GHz turbo up to 2 66 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 1333 MHz quad 7 5W Intel Celeron N3150 1 66 GHz turbo up to 2 08 GHz 2 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz quad 6W Intel Celeron N3050 1 66 GHz turbo up to 2 1 GHz 2 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 6W Chipset Intel Wildcat Point LP PCH Intel BDW U processor 1 chip BGA Intel Lynx Point LP PCH Intel HSW U SoC processor Intel Braswell SoC Intel Braswell Intel BayTrail M Graphics Internal graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel BDW U series Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel HSW U series Intel HD Graphics Intel Braswell Switchable discrete graphics AMD Radeon R5 M330 Exo PRO with up to 1024 MB of dedicated video memory 128Mx16 DDR3 900MHz x 4 PCs 1GHz bridge to 900MHz TDP 18W 2 Category Description AMD Radeon R5 M330 Exo PRO with up to 2048 MB of dedicated video memory 256Mx16 DDR3 900MHz x 4 PCs 1GHz bridge to 900MHz TDP 18W Support HD Decode DX11 HDMI and PX7 Panel Memory 39 6 cm 15 6 in high definition HD white light emitting diode WLED SVA BrightView 1366x768 display flat 3 8 mm eDP typical brightness 220 nits 39 6 cm 15 6 in high definition HD white light emitting diode WLED SVA BrightView 1366x768 display slim 3 2 mm typical brightness 200 nits for eDP TOP touch on panel Supports LVDS co
53. cord set requirements eere eee ee eee eee ee es esee osse tees ss esso esses sa sees sas es ess sese ssa esee sees esso sceau 111 Requirements for all COU T E S erra ra ear aa areare rarae aea r rO AA EAE E AEE SEE ESEESE E EEN AEE EET iiis 111 Requirements for specific countries and regions cccsscsscessescesscseseseeceesesecseeseesseessessesseesaeeseessseseeeseessees 112 M Recvelnoe HEC EDI EDU MEME dE E EE CE ME 115 e praep p THER 117 viii 1 Product description Category Description Product name HP Notebook PC HP 250 G4 Notebook PC HP 256 G4 Notebook PC Processors 5th generation Intel Core i7 processor Intel Core i7 5500U 2 4 GHz turbo up to 3 0 GHz 4 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W 5th generation Intel Core i5 processor Intel Core i5 5200U 2 2 GHz turbo up to 2 7 GHz 3 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W 5th generation Intel Core i3 processor Intel Core i3 5020U 2 2 GHz 3 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W Intel Core i3 5010U 2 1 GHz 3 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W Intel Core i3 5005U 2 0 GHz 3 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W 4th generation Intel Core i3 processor Intel Core i3 4005U 1 7 GHz 3 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W Intel processor Intel Core i7 4510U 2 0 GHz turbo up to 3 10 GHz 4 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W Intel Core i7 4210U 1 7 GHz turbo up to 2 70 GHz 3 MB L3 cache 1600 MHz dual 15W Intel Pentium N3825U 1 9 GHz 2 MB L3 ca
54. dels without a touch screen Black models 813925 001 Red models 813929 001 White silver models 813926 001 Turbo silver models 813930 001 Blue models 813927 001 Purple models 813928 001 Rose models 831917 001 Display enclosure for use in HP Notebook models with a touch screen Black models 813936 001 Red models 813934 001 White silver models 813931 001 Turbo silver models 813935 001 Blue models 813932 001 Purple models 813933 001 Rose models 831918 001 Display enclosure for use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814616 001 Hinges left and right 813950 001 Webcam microphone module 62 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Description Spare part number For use in HP Notebook models 813972 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814613 001 Before removing the display assembly follow these steps T S o 4 5 6 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 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 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed Remove the bo
55. device such as a USB hub If you cannot create DVD media yourself you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from HP See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer You can also find contact information on the HP website Go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions o Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery media o The creation process can take an hour or more Do not interrupt the creation process o If necessary you can exit the program before you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs HP Recovery Manager will finish burning the current DVD The next time you start HP Recovery Manager you will be prompted to continue To create HP Recovery media iy IMPORTANT Fora tablet with a detachable keyboard connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps 1 Type recovery in the taskbar search box and then select HP Recovery Manager 2 Select Create recovery media and then follow the on screen instructions If you ever need to recover the system see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 95 Using Windows tools You can create recovery media system restore points and backups of personal information using Windows tools A NOTE If storage is 32 GB or less Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default For more information and steps see th
56. dow A NOTE Recovery discs have been included if your computer did not ship with a recovery partition 1 Access HP Recovery Manager in either of the following ways e Select Start and type recovery in the search field Select HP Recovery Manager from the list e Turnonorrestart the computer and then press esc while the Press the ESC key for Startup Menu message is displayed at the bottom of the screen Then press f11 while the F11 System Recovery message is displayed on the screen 2 Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window 3 Follow the on screen instructions Recovering using the recovery media 1 If possible back up all personal files 2 Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external optical drive and then restart the computer Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer and then restart the computer A NOTE Ifthe computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager change the computer boot order See Changing the computer boot order on page 85 3 Press f9 at system bootup 4 Select the optical drive or the flash drive 5 Follow the on screen instructions Changing the computer boot order To change the boot order for recovery discs 1 Restart the computer 2 Press esc while the computer is restarting and then press f9 for boot options 3 Select Internal CD DVD ROM Drive from the boot options w
57. e Get started app A Select the Start button and then select the Get started app Chapter 12 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 10 Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering your system Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise Z IMPORTANT Not all methods are available on all products Windows offers several options for restoring from backup refreshing the computer and resetting the computer to its original state For more information see the Get started app A Select the Start button and then select the Get started app If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver use the Reinstall drivers and or applications option select products only of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver A Typerecoveryinthe taskbar search box select HP Recovery Manager select Reinstall drivers and or applications and then follow the on screen instructions If you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition select products only or use the HP Recovery media For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 95 If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 93 On select products if you want to recover the computer s original factor
58. e Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the heat sink assembly 1 Refer to the following heat sink removal image that matches your computer 2 Loosenthe screws on the heat sink that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board Component replacement procedures 51 3 Remove the heat sink assembly from the system board A NOTE Heat sink appearance may vary Discrete graphics 52 Chapter6 Remova ervice Provider parts e Discrete graphics Thermal paste is used on the processor and associated heat sink area 1 2 as well as the graphics chip and associated heat sink area 3 4 e Intel Pentium and Celeron processors Thermal paste is used on the heat sink 1 and processor 2 Component replacement procedures 53 Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the heat sink assembly 54 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Fan Description Spare part number Fan 813946 001 A NOTE To properly ventilate the computer allow at least 7 6 cm 3 0 in of clearance on the left side of the computer The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist These conditions are affected by high external temperatures system power consumption power manag
59. ed Service Provider parts Optical drive board Description Spare part number Optical drive board includes cable 813956 001 Before removing the optical drive board follow these steps 1 won 4 5 6 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 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 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the optical drive board 1 won Disconnect the cable from the system board 1 Remove the Phillips PM2 0x2 4 screw 2 that secures the optical drive board to the computer Remove the board and cable from the computer 3 Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive board and cable Component replacement procedures 41 Hard drive A NOTE The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket Description Spare part number For use only in HP Notebook models 2 TB 5400 rpm hybrid 8 GB SSD 9 5 mm 801808 005 1 TB 5400 rpm hybrid 8 GB SSD 731999 005 For use in all models 1 TB 5400 r
60. elect Power and sleep settings or Right click the Start button and then select Power Options Top 11 12 Keys Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key Component 1 esc key 2 fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the esc key or the spacebar 3 T Windows key Windows 7 Displays the Start menu Windows 8 1 Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop NOTE Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the previous screen Windows 10 Opens the Start menu NOTE Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start menu 4 Action keys Execute frequently used system functions 5 num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad 6 Integrated numeric keypad Chapter 2 External component identification When num lock is on it can be used like an external numeric keypad Bottom Component Description 1 aa Battery lock Locks the battery in the battery bay 2 Battery bay Holds the battery 3 i Battery release latch Releases the battery 4 Speakers 2 Produce sound Bottom 13 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer e Service label
61. ement battery conservation configurations battery fast charging and software requirements Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer Before removing the fan heat sink assembly follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system N Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer w 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the fan 1 Disconnect the fan cable 1 from the system board 2 Remove the two Phillips PM2 5x6 0 screws 2 that secure the fan to the computer Component replacement procedures 55 3 Remove the fan from the computer 3 Reverse this procedure to install the fan 56 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts TouchPad button board Description Spare part number TouchPad button board includes bracket and cables 813954 001 Before removing the TouchPad button board follow these steps 1 m oM 4 5 6 Shut down the computer If you are un
62. er computer 14 112 R recover options 88 95 recovering from the recovery discs 85 recovering the originalsystem 84 recovery 84 discs 88 90 94 96 HP Recovery Manager 84 89 95 media 90 96 starting 90 96 supported discs 88 94 system 89 95 USB flash drive 90 96 using HP Recovery media 88 94 recovery discs 81 recovery media 81 creating 87 93 creating using HP Recovery Manager 88 94 recovery partition removing 91 97 recovery system 84 regulatory information regulatory label 15 wireless certification labels 15 removal replacement preliminaries 27 procedures 31 35 restore points 82 restoring the original system creating recovery media 81 RJ 45 network jack identifying 8 RJ 45 network status lights identifying 8 RTC battery illustrated 18 removing 47 S security cable slot identifying 7 security product description 3 sensor product description 3 serialnumber 14 serialnumber computer 14 service considerations cables 27 connectors 27 plastic parts 27 service labels locating 14 serviceability product description 4 slots memory cardreader 7 security cable 7 speakers identifying 13 illustrated 21 removing 49 specifications computer 101 display 102 DVD RW SuperMulti DL Drive 104 harddrive 102 103 optical drive 104 supported discs 81 supported discs recovery 88 94 system board removing 58 spare partnumber 18 58 system recovery 84 89 95 system restore point creating 88 94 system res
63. er does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager change the computer boot order See Changing the computer boot order on page 97 3 Follow the on screen instructions 96 Chapter 12 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 10 Changing the computer boot order If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager you can change the computer boot order which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information You can change the selection to an optical drive or a USB flash drive To change the boot order iy IMPORTANT For a tablet with a detachable keyboard connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps 1 Insert the HP Recovery media 2 Access BIOS For computers or tablets with keyboards attached A Turnonorrestart the computer or tablet quickly press esc and then press f9 for boot options For tablets without keyboards A Turnonor restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume down button then select f9 or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the Windows button then select f9 3 Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot 4 Follow the on screen instructions Removing the HP Recovery partition select products only HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space iy IMPORTANT After you remove the HP Recovery pa
64. esssecseesseesesseseseseeseesseeeeseeeeeees 96 vii Changing the computer boot order ccsscsscsssessesssesseceeessceseeseecaeseeesseesseseesseeseesees 97 Removing the HP Recovery partition select products only suss 97 13 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ee esee eee eec eese eee eee e eene eene seat en naue eese sese esses sese ansa sso e sa eon 99 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device eese tnnt 100 DE uu ll 101 o Trier zi M 101 39 6 cm 15 6 in display specifications ccessssesessessssessssessesessssessesessesessesessesessesessessssessscesseseseeseseeaesseaes 102 Hard drive specifications hybrid drives leise esses eee een enne tn ne nn sts nnns tnnt rn sins nnin 102 Hard drive specifiCatiOns 2 n tt reii cea cetera co Dato cerea Pesce ae ic HEIN a E ei REP saco Eco eee RENTA iee 103 DVD RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications sessi sees eese eere eene ennt nnn nnn nns tnnt rnit senes nnne 104 15 Statement r cells Pet P M cause 105 Non volatile memory usage eeeseeseesesseeees eese eene ne tn etne tne tn etn eieaa Taai a a Rra Ea SEARE SaPA esse tns tn esse tn sten 107 QUESTIONS ANG ESEAVIEREREIEOCTTID a SR m 109 16 Power
65. f you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer ad 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the speakers 1 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board 1 Component replacement procedures 49 2 Remove the cable from the routing path 2 and then lift up and remove the speakers from the computer 3 f NOTE The speakers are not secured with screws Note the rubber gaskets 4 that help secure the speakers to the computer When installing the speakers make sure the gaskets are installed correctly Reverse this procedure to install the speakers 50 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Heat sink assembly Ed NOTE The heat sink assembly spare part kit includes replacement thermal materials Description Spare part number Heat sink for use in models with discrete graphics memory and Intel Core processors 815238 001 Heat sink for use in models with UMA graphics memory and Intel Core processor
66. f your system and personal information Creating recovery media to recover the original system After you successfully set up the computer you should create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive using HP Recovery Manager You will need these recovery discs or recovery flash drive to perform a system recovery should the hard drive become corrupted A system recovery reinstalls the original operating system and then configures the settings for the default programs What you need to know Only one set of recovery media can be created Handle these recovery tools carefully and keep them in a safe place HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required Use DVD R DVD R DVD R DL DVD R DL discs or a flash drive Do not use rewriteable discs such as CD RW DVD RW double layer DVD RW and BD RE rewritable Blu ray discs they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive you can use an optional external optical drive purchased separately to create recovery discs or you can obtain recovery discs for your computer from the HP website If you use an external optical drive it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer not to a USB port on an external device such as a USB hub Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin c
67. g 12 G graphics product description 1 grounding guidelines 28 guidelines equipment 30 grounding 28 packaging 29 transporting 29 workstation 29 H hard drive illustrated 21 26 precautions 28 product description 2 removing 42 specifications 102 103 hard drive bracket illustrated 26 hard drive brackets removing 43 hard drive connector removing 43 hard drive light 7 HDMI port identifying 8 heat sink assembly illustrated 20 removing 20 51 hinges illustrated 24 removing 37 66 67 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI using 99 HP Recovery Manager 84 correcting boot problems 90 97 starting 90 96 Index 117 HP Recovery media creating 87 93 recovery 90 96 HP Recovery partition recovery 90 96 removing 91 97 integrated numeric keypad identifying 12 internal card product description 3 internal display switch identifying internal microphones identifying 6 J 5 jacks audio out headphone audio in microphone 8 network 8 RJ 45 network 8 keyboard illustrated 18 product description 3 keys L action 12 esc 12 fn 12 Windows 12 labels Bluetooth 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 regulatory 15 serialnumber 14 service 14 wireless certification 15 WLAN 15 latch battery release 13 lights 118 AC adapter battery 8 capslock 10 harddrive 7 mute 10 power 7 RJ 45 network status 8 Index M mass Storage devices illustrated 26 precautions 2
68. ide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 volts ac or from 220 to 240 volts ac The 3 conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased Power cord sets for use in other countries and regions must meet the requirements of the country or region where the computer is used Requirements for all countries The following requirements are applicable to all countries and regions e The length of the power cord set must be at least 1 5 m 5 0 ft and no more than 2 0 m 6 5 ft e All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where the power cord set will be used e Thepower cord sets must have a minimum current capacity of 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 V ac as required by the power system of each country or region e The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320 IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer Requirements for all countries 111 Requirements for specific countries and regions Country region Accredited agency Applicable note number Argentina IRAM 1 Australia SAA 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBEC 1 Brazil ABNT 1 Canada CSA 2
69. indow To change the boot order for a recovery flash drive Restore and recovery 85 1 Insert the flash drive into a USB port Restart the computer Press esc while the computer is restarting and then press f9 for boot options n M Select the flash drive from the boot options window 86 Chapter 10 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 7 11 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 8 1 This chapter provides information about the following processes The information in the chapter is standard procedure for most models e Creating recovery media and backups e Restoring and recovering your system For additional information refer to the HP Support Assistant A Fromthe Start screen type support and then select the HP Support Assistant app or From the Windows desktop click the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Creating recovery media and backups The following methods of creating recovery media and backups are available on select models only Choose the available method according to your computer model e Use HP Recovery Manager after you successfully set up the computer to create HP Recovery media This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer The backup can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced For information on creating recovery media see Creati
70. kets remove the two Phillips PM3 0x3 0 screws 2 that secure each bracket to the hard drive 6 Remove the hard drive brackets from the hard drive 3 E I Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive Component replacement procedures 43 44 WLAN module Description Spare part number Broadcom BCM43142 802 11 b g n 1x1 Wi Fi BT4 0 M 2 Combo Adapter 792608 005 Realtek RTL8188EE 802 11b g n 1x1 Wi Fi Adapter 792609 005 Realtek RTL8723BE 802 11b g n 1x1 Wi Fi BT4 0 Combo Adapter 792610 005 A CAUTION To prevent an unresponsive system replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region If you replace the module and then receive a warning message remove the module to restore device functionality and then contact support Before removing the WLAN module follow these steps wON 4 5 6 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 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 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive o
71. l the update A NOTE If you connect your computer to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especially system BIOS updates BIOS installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions are displayed follow these steps 1 2 3 5 Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start Computer Double click your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder on your hard drive that contains the update Double click the file that has an exe extension for example filename exe The BIOS installation begins Complete the installation by following the on screen instructions A NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility BIOS in Windows 7 8 UsingSetup Utility BIOS in Windows 8 1 Setup Utility or Basic Input Output System BIOS controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system such as disk drives display keyboard mouse and printer Setup Utility BIOS includes settings for the types of devices installed the startup sequence of the computer and the amount of system and extended memory Starting Setup Utility BIOS A CAUTION Use extreme care
72. lay keyboard mouse and printer Setup Utility BIOS includes settings for the types of devices installed the startup sequence of the computer and the amount of system and extended memory Starting Setup Utility BIOS A TostartSetup Utility BIOS turn on or restart the computer quickly press esc and then press f10 A NOTE Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility BIOS Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs Some download packages contain a file named Readme txt which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed BIOS version information also known as ROM date and System BIOS can be displayed by pressing fn esc if you are already in Windows or by using Setup Utility BIOS 1 Start Setup Utility BIOS 2 Use the arrow keys to select Main and then make note of your current BIOS version 3 Toexit Setup Utility BIOS without saving your changes use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit Exit Discarding Changes and then press enter Downloading a BIOS update
73. layout with eDP1 3 PSR Two non customer accessible upgradable memory module slots Intel Core processors DDR3L 1600 dual channel support One non customer accessible upgradable memory module slot Intel Pentium and Celeron processors DDR3L 1600 single channel support DDR3 1333 Dual Channel Support DDR3L 1600 downgraded to DDR3L 1333 for Intel BayTrail M Supports up to 8 GB of system RAM in the following configurations e 8192 MBtotal system memory 8192x1 or 4096x2 e 6144 MB total system memory 4096x1 2048x1 e 4096 MB total system memory 4096x1 or 2048x2 e 2048 MB total system memory 2048x1 Hard drives Supports 6 35 cm 2 5 in SATA hard drives in 9 5 mm 37 in and 7 0 mm 28 in thicknesses Single hard drive configurations e 2 TB 5400 rpm 9 5 mm e 1 TB 5400 rpm 9 5 mm e 1 TB 5400 rpm 8 GB NAND hybrid 9 5 mm e 750 GB 5400 rpm 9 5 mm e 500 GB 5400 rpm 9 5 mm or 7 0 mm SSHD configuration e 1 TB 5400 rpm 8GB NAND Hybrid hard drive 9 5mm Optical drive Fixed serial ATA 9 5 mm tray load DVD RW Double Layer SuperMulti Supports zero power optical drive Supports M disc Supports configuration without optical drive Webcam microphone Audio Chapter 1 Product description HP TrueVision HD HD camera Fixed no tilt activity LED USB 2 0 M JPEG 1280 x 720 by 30 frames per second HP Webcam 640 x 480 by 24 frames per second Single digital microphone HP N
74. let HP automatically detect your product Select your computer and then select your operating system In the Diagnostic section follow the on screen instructions to select and download the UEFI version you want 100 Chapter 13 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI 14 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U S Dimensions touch models Depth 254 6 mm 10 02 in Width 384 3 mm 15 13 in Height 24 3 mm 0 96 in Weight 1994 g 4 40 lb 3 cell battery 2040g 4 50 lb 4 cell battery Input power Operating voltage and current 19 5Vdc 3 33A 65W 19 5 V dc 2 31A 45W Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Nonoperating 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity noncondensing Operating 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 15 m to 3 048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Nonoperating 15 m to 12 192 m 50 ft to 40 000 ft NOTE Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces The device operates well within this range of temperatures Computer specifications 101 39 6 cm 15 6 in display specifications Metric U S Active diagonal size 39 6 cm 15 6 in Resolution 1366x768 HD Surface treatment BrightView Brightness 200 nits touch 220 nits non touch Viewing angle SVA Backlight WLED Graphics adapter eDP Thickness 3 2 mm touch 3 8 mm non touch H
75. n type recovery and then select HP Recovery Manager 2 Select Remove Recovery Partition and then follow the on screen instructions Restore and recovery 91 92 Chapter 11 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 8 1 12 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 10 This chapter provides information about the following processes The information in the chapter is standard procedure for most products e Creating recovery media and backups e Restoring and recovering your system For additional information refer to the HP support assistant app A Typesupport in the taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app _or Click the question mark icon in the taskbar iy IMPORTANT f you will be performing recovery procedures on a tablet the tablet battery must be at least 7096 charged before you start the recovery process IMPORTANT Foratablet with a detachable keyboard connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before beginning any recovery process Creating recovery media and backups The following methods of creating recovery media and backups are available on select products only Choose the available method according to your computer model e Use HP Recovery Manager to create HP Recovery media after you successfully set up the computer This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer The backup can be used to reinstall the original operating system in cases whe
76. n page 33 if installed Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the WLAN module 1 2 Disconnect the WLAN antenna cable 1 from the terminal on the WLAN module ET NOTE The 1 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module Main terminal Remove the Phillips PM2 0x3 0 screw 2 that secures the WLAN module to the system board The WLAN module tilts up Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 3 Remove the WLAN module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle 3 A NOTE Ifthe WLAN antennas are not connected to the terminals on the WLAN module the protective sleeves must be installed on the antenna connectors as shown in the following illustration D a Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module Component replacement procedures 45 46 Memory module Description Spare part number 8 GB PC3L 12800 1600 MHz 693374 005 4 GB PC3L 12800 1600 MHz 691740 005 2 GB PC3L 12800 1600 MHz 691739 005 Before removing a memory module follow these steps 1 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then u
77. n the left pane click System Protection 3 Clickthe System Protection tab 4 Click System Restore and follow the on screen instructions Restoring specific files If files are accidentally deleted from the hard disk and they can no longer be restored from the Recycle Bin or if files become corrupt restoring specific files is useful Restoring specific files is also useful if you ever choose to recover the original system using HP Recovery Manager You can only restore specific files that you have backed up before Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore Windows allows you to restore files that were backed up using Windows Backup and Restore 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Backup and Restore 2 Follow the on screen instructions to restore your backup A NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software running utilities or changing Windows settings See Help and Support for more information Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or recover the computer to its original factory state What you need to know e HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory For software not provided with this computer you must either download the software from the m
78. ng HP Recovery media select models only on page 87 For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery media see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 89 e Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information For more information see Using Windows tools on page 88 334 ET NOTE If storage is 32 GB or less Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default Creating HP Recovery media select models only iy IMPORTANT If your computer does not list a Recovery Media Creation option you can obtain recovery media for your system from support See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer You can also find contact information from the HP website Go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions HP Recovery Manager is a software program that allows you to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory and then configures the settings for the programs HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you replace the hard drive Creating recovery media and backups 87 88 Only one set of recovery media can
79. nplugging the AC adapter from the computer 4 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 yp Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove a memory module 1 Spread the retaining tabs 1 on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module The memory module tilts up 2 Remove the memory module 2 by pulling it away from the slot at an angle o o n Reverse this procedure to install a memory module Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery 759981 001 Before removing the RTC battery follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system M Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer ad 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the RTC battery A Usingathin tool or screwdriver disengage the battery from the socket 1 and then remo
80. nstallation begins 5 Complete the installation by following the on screen instructions ET NOTE After a message on the screen reports a successful installation you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard select products only For a tablet with a detachable keyboard when you attach the tablet to the keyboard and restart the computer Setup Utility BIOS checks to see if the Embedded Controller firmware on the keyboard needs to be synchronized If so synchronization begins If the synchronization is interrupted a notification screen displays for 10 seconds before the tablet restarts and attempts to synchronize again A NOTE The Embedded Controller firmware will synchronize ONLY if the tablet or keyboard battery is more than 50 charged or if your tablet is connected to AC power Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard select products only 79 80 Chapter9 Using Setup Utility BIOS in Windows 10 10 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 7 Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your information and retrieve it if ever needed Creating backups 1 2 3 Use HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media immediately after you set up the working computer As you add hardware and software programs create system restore points As you add photos video music and other personal files create a backup o
81. o not interrupt the creation process If necessary you can exit the program before you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs HP Recovery Manager will finish burning the current DVD The next time you start HP Recovery Manager you will be prompted to continue and the remaining discs will be burned To create HP Recovery media 1 2 From the Start screen type recovery and then select HP Recovery Manager Select Recovery Media Creation and then follow the on screen instructions If you ever need to recover the system see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 89 Using Windows tools You can create system restore points and create backups of personal information using Windows tools A NOTE If storage is 32 GB or less Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default A From the Start screen type help and then select Help and Support From the Windows desktop click the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar For more information and steps see Help and Support Restore and recovery There are several options for recovering your system Choose the method that best matches your situation and level of expertise iy IMPORTANT Not all methods are available on all models Windows offers several options for restoring from backup refreshing the computer and resetting the computer to its original state For more information see Help and Support Cha
82. oise Cancellation enabled DTS Studio Sound Category Description Dual speakers Ethernet Integrated 10 100 network interface card NIC Sensor TPM Trusted Platform Module 2 0 Wireless Networking Integrated wireless options with single antenna M 2 Compatible with Miracast certified devices Support for the following WLAN formats e Realtek RTL8188EE 802 11bgn 1x1 Wi Fi Adapter e Realtek RT8723BE 802 11bgn 1x1 Wi Fi BT4 0 Combo Adapter e A Broadcom BCM43142 802 11 bgn 1x1 Wi Fi BT4 0 HMC Combo Adapter e Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 802 11 ac 1x1 WiFi BT 4 0 Combo Adapter External media card HP Multi Format Digital Media Reader Support SD SDHC SDXC Push Pull Insertion Removal Internal Card One M 2 slot for WLAN Ports HDMI version 1 4 supporting 1920 x1080 60Hz Hot Plug unplug and auto detect for correct output to wide aspect vs standard aspect video RJ 45 Ethernet includes link and activity lights USB 3 0 1 port left side USB 2 0 2 ports 1 left side 1 right side AC Smart Pin adapter plug Headphone line in jack Microphone input jack Keyboard pointing devices Power requirements Full size island style keyboard with numeric keypad TouchPad with multi touch gestures 2 finger scrolling and pinch zoom enabled Taps enabled by default Support Windows 8 Modern Trackpad Gestures AC adapters 65 W Smart nPFC 3 pin RC 4 5mm connector non
83. omputer You can remove the display bezel webcam microphone module and display panel while the display assembly is still attached to the computer To remove the remaining display subcomponents you must remove the entire display assembly from the computer See Display assembly on page 62 for more information about removing the display assembly in its entirety Description Spare part number Raw display panel For use in all models without a touch screen 813959 001 For use in all models with a touch screen 813961 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 models AntiGlare 826812 001 Display bezel includes Mylar screw covers For use in Notebook models 813941 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 816605 001 Webcam microphone module For use in HP Notebook models 813972 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814613 001 Component replacement procedures 35 Before removing display subcomponents while the display assembly is still attached to the computer follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 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 Battery on page 32
84. on Spare part number e Intel Core i3 4005U processor 815239 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3700 processor 815249 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3540 processor 828189 001 601 e Intel Pentium 3825U processor 823922 001 501 601 e Intel Celeron N3050 processor 815248 001 501 601 UMA graphics memory touch screen models e Intel Core i5 5010U processor 816810 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5020U processor 825035 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor 828179 001 601 Intel Core i3 4005U processor 816811 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3700 processor 816812 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium 3825U processor 823923 001 501 601 Intel Celeron N3150 processor 828177 001 601 For use in HP 250 256 G4 models Discrete graphics memory e Intel Core i5 5200U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory and GLAN 816437 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 822042 001 601 e Intel Core i3 4005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 816436 001 501 601 UMA graphics memory e Intel Core i5 5200U processor and GLAN 830209 001 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor and GLAN 822041 001 601 e Intel Core i3 4005U processor and GLAN 816435 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium N3700 processor 816434 001 501 601 Component replacement procedures 59 Description Spare part number e Intel Pentium 3825U processor 824453 001 601
85. or use in HP Notebook PC models Discrete graphics memory Non touch screen models e Intel Core i7 5500U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815247 001 501 601 e Intel Corei5 5200U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815245 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5020U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 825036 001 501 601 e Intel Corei3 5010U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815243 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 828181 001 601 e Intel Core i3 4005U processor and 2 GB of discrete graphics memory 815241 001 501 601 e Intel Corei3 5005U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 828180 001 601 e Intel Core i3 4005U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 815240 001 501 601 e intel Pentium N3700 processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 815250 001 501 601 e Intel Pentium 3825U processor and 1 GB of discrete graphics memory 823924 001 501 601 UMA graphics memory non touch screen models e Intel Corei7 5500U processor 815246 001 501 601 e Intel Core i5 5020U processor 825034 001 501 601 e Intel Core i5 5200U processor 815244 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5010U processor 815242 001 501 601 e Intel Core i3 5005U processor 828178 001 601 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Descripti
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87. own as ROM date and System BIOS 1 Type support in the taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app Starting Setup Utility BIOS 77 78 Click the question mark icon in the taskbar 2 Select My PC and then select Specifications or A Use Setup Utility BIOS To use Setup Utility BIOS 1 Start Setup Utility BIOS see Starting Setup Utility BIOS on page 77 2 Select Main select System Information and then make note of the BIOS version 3 Select Exit select No and then follow the on screen instructions To check for later BIOS versions see Downloading a BIOS update on page 78 Downloading a BIOS update AN CAUTION Toreduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power docked in an optional docking device or connected to an optional power source During the download and installation follow these instructions e Donotdisconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet e Donotshut down the computer or initiate Sleep e Donotinsert remove connect or disconnect any device cable or cord A NOTE If your computer is connected to a network consult the network administrator before installing any software updates especiall
88. password g Select the File menu then Reset BIOS Security to factory default Click yes at the warning message h Select the File menu then Save Changes and Exit i Reboot the system If the system has a Trusted Platform Module TPM and or fingerprint sensor one or two prompts will appear One to clear the TPM and the other to Reset Fingerprint Sensor press F1 to accept or F2 to reject If the HP notebook model number ends in a p or w and includes Intel Centrino with VProTM reboot the PC and enter BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted Select System Configuration 105 then AMT Options Then select Unconfigure AMT on next boot Select Save then Yes Select the File menu and then select Save Changes and Exit Reboot the system and confirm that you want to unconfigure AMT j Ifthe optional Intel Anti Theft Technology AT was activated contact the provider to deactivate it k If the optional Absolute Software Computrace management and tracking service was activated on the notebook PC contact the provider to deactivate it l Remove all power and system batteries for at least 24 hours 2 Removeandretain the storage drive or clear the contents of the drive a Hard Disk Drive HDD Clear the HDD contents by using the HP Disk Sanitizer utility or a third party application that ideally is U S Department of Defense DOD 5220 22 M approved To run HP Disk Sanitizer enter BIOS Setup by powering on the s
89. phone module 2 The module is attached to the display enclosure with double sided tape 3 Toremove the display panel a Remove the four Phillips PM2 0x2 4 screws 1 that secure the display panel to the enclosure b Rotate the display panel out of the enclosure 2 to gain access to the display cable connection on the back of the panel A NOTE In this procedure the display will NOT be connected to the computer as shown in the following image 66 Chapter6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts c On the back of the display panel release the adhesive strip 1 that secures the display panel cable to the display panel and then disconnect the cable 2 d Remove the display panel from the computer 3 EA NOTE In this procedure the display will NOT be connected to the computer as shown in the following image 4 Toremove the display hinges a Remove the eight Phillips PM2 5x3 5 screws 1 four per hinge that secure the hinges to the display enclosure Component replacement procedures 67 b Remove the display hinges 2 5 Toremove the wireless antenna cables and transceivers release the wireless antenna cables from the clips built into the display enclosure 1 and then remove the cables 2 68 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 6 To remove the display webcam cable remove the cable from the clip
90. pm 2 5 in 778192 005 750 GB 5400 rpm 2 5 in 778190 005 500 GB 5400 rpm 7 mm 778186 005 For use only in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 500 GB 7200 rpm 7 mm 703267 005 Hard Drive Hardware Kit includes brackets and connector For use with all drives except 1 TB drives 813949 001 For use with 1 TB drives 829319 001 Hard drive cable 830311 001 Before removing the hard drive follow these steps 1 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the hard drive 1 Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board 1 2 Remove the three Phillips PM2 0x2 4 screws 2 that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer 42 Chapter6 Removaland replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts 3 Liftthe hard drive assembly from the computer 3 4 Todisassemble the hard drive pull the connector away from the drive to remove it 1 5 Toremove the hard drive brac
91. ponents ET NOTE HP continually improves and changes product parts For complete and current information on supported parts for your computer go to http partsurfer hp com select your country or region and then follow the on screen instructions Computer major components 17 Item Component Spare part number 1 Display assembly 39 6 cm 15 6 in HD NOTE For display assembly spare part information see Display assembly subcomponents on page 24 2 Top cover keyboard NOTE For alist of country codes for the top cover keyboard see the table that follows this section For use in all black models HP Notebook and HP 250 256 G4 Notebook 813974 xxx For use in black HP 250 256 G4 models with English French keyboard 824518 DB1 For use in turbo silver HP Notebook models 813975 xxx For use in white silver HP Notebook models 813976 xxx For use in purple HP Notebook models 813977 xxx For use in blue HP Notebook models 813978 xxx For use in red HP Notebook models 813979 xxx For use in rose HP Notebook models 831919 001 For use in black HP Notebook models only in India 827540 001 For use in turbo silver HP Notebook models only in India 827541 001 For use in white silver HP Notebook models only in India 827542 001 For use in purple HP Notebook models only in India 827543 001 For use in blue HP Notebook models only in India 827544 001 For use in red HP Notebook models only
92. pter 11 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 8 1 A From the Start screen type support and then select the HP Support Assistant app or From the Windows desktop click the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar e Ifyou need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver A From the Start screen type recovery select HP Recovery Manager select Drivers and Applications Reinstall and then follow the on screen instructions e Onselect models if you want to reset your computer using a minimized image you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition or HP Recovery media Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware enabling applications Other applications included in the image continue to be available for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 89 e Ifyou want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition select models only or use the HP Recovery media For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 89 If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP
93. r if you install photo viewing software and then restore your computer to the state it was on the previous day the software will be uninstalled and you won t be able to use it What you need to know e Ifyou restore to a restore point and then change your mind you can undo the restoration e You should create system restore points Before you add or change software or hardware o Periodically whenever the computer is running normally e System Restore also saves shadow copies of files that have been changed since the last restore point was created For more information about using shadow copies to restore see Help and Support Creating a system restore point 82 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security gt System 2 Inthe left pane click System Protection 3 Click the System Protection tab 4 Click Create and follow the on screen instructions To restore see Restoring to a previous system restore point on page 84 Backing up system and personal information Your computer stores information that is important to you such as files emails and photos and you will want to keep that information even if you download a virus or the system stops working properly How completely you are able to recover your files depends on how recent your backup is As you add new software and data files you should create backups on a regular basis Chapter 10 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 7 Tips fo
94. r you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement EULA If you do not accept these license terms your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product hardware and software within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase For any further information or to request a full refund of the computer please contact your local point of sale the seller Safety warning notice ZA WARNING To reduce the possibility of heat related injuries or of overheating the device do not place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents Use the device only on a hard flat surface Do not allow another hard surface such as an adjoining optional printer or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing to block airflow Also do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface such as pillows or rugs or clothing during operation The device and the AC adapter comply with the user accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment IEC 60950 1 iv Safety warning notice Table of contents EE Product OCU iib i Ere 1 2 External component IAGALITICATION EE om 5 DIS PAY me E Un 5 xin me 7 Hn M e
95. r a successful backup Number backup discs before inserting them into the optical drive Store personal files in the Documents Music Pictures and Videos libraries and back up these folders periodically Save customized settings in a window toolbar or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your settings The screen shot can be a time saver if you have to re enter your preferences To create a screen shot 1 Display the screen you want to save 2 Copythe screen image To copy only the active window press alt prt sc To copy the entire screen press prt sc 3 Open a word processing document or graphics editing program and then select Edit gt Paste The screen image is added to the document 4 Saveand print the document What you need to know e You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive a flash drive a network drive or discs e Connect the computer to AC power during backups e Allow enough time for the backup Depending on files sizes it may take more than an hour e Verify the amount of free space on your backup storage device before you back up e You should back up o Before adding or changing software or hardware Before the computer is repaired or restored On aregular schedule to be sure you have recent copies of personal information After you add many files for example if you saved videos from a birthday party o Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious progr
96. r use in HP Notebook models without a touch screen e Black models 813925 001 e Turbo silver models 813930 001 e Red models 813929 001 e White silver models 813926 001 e Blue models 813927 001 e Purple models 813928 001 e Rose models 831917 001 For use in HP Notebook models with a touch screen e Black models 813936 001 e Turbo silver models 813935 001 e Red models 813934 001 e White silver models 813931 001 e Blue models 813932 001 e Purple models 813933 001 e Rose models 831918 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814616 001 Display assembly subcomponents 25 Mass storage devices Component Spare part number Optical drive DVD RW Double Layer SuperMulti includes bracket and bezel For use in HP Notebook models 813952 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models 814617 001 Hard drive SATA does not include bracket For use only in HP Notebook models e 2 TB 5400 rpm hybrid 8 GB SSD 9 5 mm 801808 005 e 1 TB 5400 rpm hybrid 8 GB SSD 731999 005 For use in all models e 1 TB 5400 rpm 2 5 in 778192 005 e 750 GB 5400 rpm 2 5 in 778190 005 e 500 GB 5400 rpm 7 mm 778186 005 For use only in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models e X 500 GB 7200 rpm 7 mm 703267 005 Hard Drive Hardware Kit includes brackets and connector For use with all drives except 1 TB drives 813949 001 For use with 1 TB drives 829319 001 Hard drive cable 830311 001 26
97. re the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced For information on creating recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 93 For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery media see Using Windows tools on page 94 e Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 95 334 ET NOTE If storage is 32 GB or less Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default Creating HP Recovery media select products only If possible check for the presence of the Recovery partition and the Windows partition From the Start menu select File Explorer and then select This PC e If your computer does not list the Windows partition and the Recovery partition you can obtain recovery media for your system from support See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer You can also find contact information on the HP website Go to http www hp com support select your country or region and follow the on screen instructions Creating recovery media and backups 93 94 You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information see Using Windows tools on page 94 e fyour computer does list the Recovery partition and the Windows partition you can use HP Recovery Manager to create recovery
98. reating the recovery media The creation process can take up to an hour or more Do not interrupt the creation process Store the recovery media in a safe location separate from the computer If necessary you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery media The next time you open HP Recovery Manager you will be prompted to continue the process Creating backups 81 Creating the recovery media 1 Select Start and type recovery in the search field Select HP Recovery Manager from the list Allow the action to continue if prompted 2 Click Recovery Media Creation 3 Follow the on screen instructions to continue To recover see Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager on page 84 Creating system restore points A system restore point is a snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time A restore point contains information such as registry settings that Windows uses Restoring to a previous restore point allows you to reverse changes that have been made to the system since the restore point was created Restoring to an earlier system restore point does not affect data files saved or emails created since the last restore point but it does affect software you may have installed For example if you download a photo from a digital camera and then restore the computer to the state it was on the previous day the photo remains on the computer Howeve
99. rtition you will not be able to perform System Recovery or create HP recovery media from the HP Recovery partition So before you remove the Recovery partition create HP Recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 93 ET NOTE The Remove Recovery Partition option is only available on products that support this function Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition 1 Typerecoveryinthe taskbar search box and then select HP Recovery Manager 2 Select Remove Recovery Partition and then follow the on screen instructions Restore and recovery 97 98 Chapter 12 Backing up restoring and recovering in Windows 10 13 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI that allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly The tool runs outside the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating system or other software components A NOTE To start BIOS on a convertible computer your computer must be in notebook mode and you must use the keyboard attached to your tablet The on screen keyboard which displays in tablet mode cannot access BIOS To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI 1 Start BIOS e Computers or tablets with keyboards A Turnonorrestart the computer quickly press esc e Tablets without
100. ry only Using the HP Recovery partition select products only The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery without the need for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive This type of recovery can be used only if the hard drive is still working To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition iy IMPORTANT Fora tablet with a detachable keyboard connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps select products only 1 Type recovery in the taskbar search box select Recovery Manager and then select HP Recovery Environment Or For computers or tablets with keyboards attached press f11 while the computer boots or press and hold f11 as you press the power button For tablets without keyboards Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the volume down button then select f11 or Turn on or restart the tablet and then quickly hold down the Windows button then select f11 2 Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu 3 Select Recovery Manager and then follow the on screen instructions Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system This method can be used if your system does not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly 1 If possible back up all personal files 2 Insert the HP Recovery media and then restart the computer ET NOTE Ifthe comput
101. s Bottom cover Description Spare part number Bottom cover For use in HP Notebook models e Withan optical drive 813937 001 e Without an optical drive 813939 001 For use in HP 250 256 G4 Notebook models e Withan optical drive 814614 001 e Without an optical drive 816606 001 Before removing the bottom cover follow these steps 1 Shut down the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed To remove the bottom cover 1 Position the computer upside down with the front toward you 2 Remove the two rubber bumpers from rear of the bottom of the computer 1 3 Remove the 11 Phillips PM2 5x8 0 screws 2 that secure the bottom cover to the computer Component replacement procedures 39 4 Start prying at the front of the computer and work around to the back to separate the bottom cover from computer 1 5 Remove the bottom cover 2 Reverse this procedure to install the bottom cover 40 Chapter6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authoriz
102. s except for Pentium 815237 001 N3540 Heat sink for use in models with discrete graphics memory and Intel Pentium or Celeron processors 816604 001 Heat sink for use in models with UMA graphics memory and Intel Pentium or Celeron processors 816603 001 Heat sink for use in models with UMA graphics and an Intel Pentium N3540 processor 833733 001 A NOTE To properly ventilate the computer allow at least 7 6 cm 3 0 in of clearance on the left side of the computer The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist These conditions are affected by high external temperatures system power consumption power management battery conservation configurations battery fast charging and software requirements Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer Before removing the heat sink assembly follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive se
103. s built into the display enclosure 1 and then remove the cable from the display enclosure 2 7 If replacing the display enclosure be sure that the subcomponents including the webcam microphone module the antenna receivers and all associated cables and hardware are transferred to the new enclosure Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly Component replacement procedures 69 Power connector cable Description Spare part number Power connector cable 813945 001 Before removing the power connector cable follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 7 Remove the display see Display assembly on page 62 To remove the power connector cable 1 Pullon the tab that secures the connector to the computer 1 2 Remove the power connector cable 2 Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable 70 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement
104. se 3 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse 10 Component Description 1 Caps lock light On Caps lock is on which switches the keys to all capital letters 2 do Mute light e Amber Computer sound is off e Off Computer sound is on Chapter 2 External component identification Buttons Component 1 Q Power button Description When the computer is off press the button to turn on the computer When the computer is on press the button briefly to initiate Sleep When the computer is in the Sleep state press the button briefly to exit Sleep When the computer is in Hibernation press the button briefly to exit Hibernation CAUTION Pressing and holding down the power button will result in the loss of unsaved information If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer To learn more about your power settings see your power options Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Windows 8 1 A From the Start screen type power select Power and sleep settings and then select Power and sleep from the list of applications or From the Windows desktop right click the Start button and then select Power Options Windows 10 A Type power in the taskbar search box and then s
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106. seeseseaesssesaeeeneaes 73 8 Using Setup Utility BIOS in Windows 8 1 ee esee e eee eere eere ern none ene e esee hehe etae tens sees ee esee esee esee e ence 75 Starting Setup Utility BIOS se ecscssssescsessssssecesesessesesesesessesesesesesesssessescassesesecseaeseseeseaeseseeseasseseeseaeaeseaes 75 Updating the BIOS eias 75 Determining the BIOS Version escssessesseeseececeecesceeceeceeceeeeneeeeesasacesceseesceaceaeeaceeseeseaseeseeeeaseass 75 Downloading a BIOS update eese es eeeeee eee en enne tnt tn etnies stes ssnstnstnstnetn enne ns 75 9 Using Setup Utility BIOS in Windows 10 ccce ecce e eee ee eee eee eese e esee esses esee esses s e e e e e e eee eens 77 Starting Setup Utility BIOS cc eseesessssssescsessssssecescsessesescsessssesesesesscecsssessseacsesesseasaesestencasseseeseacseseeseatacseass 77 Updating Setup Utility BIOS eesssssesesessssssccescssssesescssssescecssseseesesesesseseacsesssececauseseencasseseeneacsesecseaeanseees 77 Determining the BIOS Version c ccsssssssscssesssescesseseessesseessesssessecseseseaesseesseeseesseeseesneesessatessees 77 Downloading a BIOS update scsccsscsssessssseessesesssecsesssessseseessesseeseeseesaeeceessecsesssessesseeseeeneeass 78 Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard select products only csscssssessss
107. slim for use in discrete models 45 W Smart nPFC 3 pin RC 4 5mm connector non slim for use in UMA models 65 W EM Smart nPFC 3 pin RC 4 5mm connector 90 degree plug design for use in India China 1 meter power cord Batteries 4 cell 41 Whr Li ion battery 3 cell 31 Whr Li ion battery Security TPM 2 0 Kensington Security Lock Category Description Operating system Preinstalled e Windows 10 e Windows 10 Professional e Windows 10 Home Value Notebook e Windows 10 Home High End e Windows 10 Professional downgrade to Windows 7 Professional e Windows 8 1 e Windows 8 1 CPPP China only e Windows 7 Professional e FreeDOS 2 0 Serviceability End user replaceable parts e X ACadapter Battery e Optical drive 4 Chapter 1 Product description 2 External component identification Display Component 1 Internal display switch Description Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on NOTE The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer 2 WLAN antenna Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks WLANs 3 Webcam light On The webcam is in use 4 Webcam Records video and captures photographs Some models allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming video or 3D camera select products only To use the webcam or 3D camera
108. sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 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 Remove the battery see Battery on page 32 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the TouchPad button board 1 w N Disconnect the longer cable from the system board 1 and the shorter cable from the TouchPad 2 Remove the two Phillips PM2 0x2 5 screws 3 that secure the TouchPad button board to the computer Pull the TouchPad button board toward the bottom of the computer 4 and then remove the TouchPad and cables 5 Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad button board and cables Component replacement procedures 57 System board 58 A NOTE The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal materials Description Spare part number System board includes replacement thermal materials All system boards use the following part numbers XXxxxx 001 Windows 7 or non Windows operating systems XXXXXX 501 Windows 8 1 Standard operating system XXXxxx 601 Windows 8 1 Professional or Windows 10 operating system F
109. tore point creating 87 93 system restore points 82 creating 82 T tools required 27 TouchPad buttons 10 TouchPad button board removing 57 spare part number 21 57 TouchPad zone identifying 10 transporting guidelines 29 traveling with the computer 15 U USB 2 0 port identifying 7 8 USB 3 0 port identifying 8 USB board removing 48 spare partnumber 20 V vents identifying 8 video product description 2 w webcam identifying 5 webcam light identifying 5 webcam microphone cable illustrated 25 removing 37 66 67 webcam microphone module illustrated 24 removing 36 65 Windows system restore point 87 88 93 94 Windows Backup and Restore restoring files 84 Windows key identifying 12 Windows tools using 88 94 wireless antenna illustrated 24 wireless antennas removing 68 69 wireless certification label 15 wireless product description 3 WLAN antennas identifying 5 WLAN device 15 WLAN label 15 WLAN module illustrated 20 removing 44 workstation guidelines 29 Index 119 120 Index
110. ttom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the display assembly 1 N w Disconnect the display panel cable 1 from the system board Remove the four Phillips PM2 5x5 0 screws 2 two from each hinge and one Phillips PM2 5x4 0 screw 3 on the right hinge and one broadhead Phillips PM2 0x2 0 screw 4 on the left hinge that secures the display assembly to the computer Lift the display to bend the hinges upward 5 and then separate the display from the computer 6 Component replacement procedures 63 4 Usethefollowing image to determine proper cable routing around the hinge 1 Display cable routing path 2 Webcam cable routing path 3 Antenna cable routing path If it is necessary to replace any of the display assembly subcomponents 1 To remove the display bezel a Flex the inside of the top edge 1 the left and right edges 2 and the bottom edge 3 of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure 64 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts b Remove the display bezel 4 ET NOTE In this procedure the display will NOT be connected to the computer as shown in the following image 2 To remove the webcam microphone module a Position the display assembly with the top edge toward you b Disconnect the cable 1 from the module Component replacement procedures 65 c Remove the webcam micro
111. ty or a custom utility can render the PC nonfunctional Intel 1 5 or Yes Yes Stores Management Engine Code The Intel chipset is Management 5MByte Management is programmed at the configured to enforce Engine Engine Code factory Code is updated HW protection to block Firmware Settings via Intel secure firmware all direct read write present only in Provisioning update utility Unique access to this area An models ending DataandiAMT Provisioning Data can be Intel utility is required in a p or w or third party entered at the factory or for updating the with Intel data store by an administrator using firmware Only Centrino Pro the Management Engine firmware updates technology MEBx setup utility The digitally signed by third party data store Non volatile memory usage 107 contents can populated by Intel can be applied aremote management using this utility console or local applications registered by an administrator to have access to the space Bluetooth flash 2Mbit No Yes Stores Programmed at the A utility is required for Bluetooth factory Tools for writing writing data to this configuration data to this memory are memory and is made and firmware not publicly available but available through can be obtained from the newer versions of the silicon vendor driver if the flash requires an upgrade 802 11 WLAN 4kb to 8kb No Yes Stores Programmed at the A utility is required for EEPROM configuration factory
112. ufacturer and stored on an EEPROM This EEPROM cannot be written to when the memory module is installed in a PC Third party tools do exist that can write to the EEPROM when the memory module is not installed in a PC There are various third party tools available to read SPD memory 3 Does the Firmware Hub for System BIOS contain the BIOS program Is this chip writable and if so how The Firmware Hub does contain the BIOS program and is writable A utility is required to perform the write function 4 in some PC systems the Firmware Hub for System BIOS is a flash memory chip so that updates can be written by the customer Is this true for these BIOS chips Yes they are flash memory chips 5 Whatis meant by Restore the nonvolatile memory found in Intel based system boards This relates to clearing the Real Time Clock RTC CMOS memory that contains PC configuration data 6 Does resetting the CMOS configuration memory return the PC back to factory defaults The process of resetting the CMOS will return certain system settings to factory default but will not reset many of the system data and configuration defaults to their factory settings To return these system data and configuration defaults to factory settings refer to question and answer 1 and follow the instructions for returning the BIOS settings to factory defaults Questions and answers 109 110 Chapter 15 Statement of Volatility 16 Power cord set requirements The w
113. use a external drive printer scanner or USB hub 8 Audio out headphone Audio in microphone Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones G jack earbuds a headset or a television audio cable Also connects an optional headset microphone This jack does not support optional microphone only devices 8 Chapter 2 External component identification Component Description WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices To access this document Windows 8 1 From the Start screen type support and then select the HP Support Assistant app or From the Windows desktop click the question mark icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar Windows 10 Select Start select All apps select HP Help and Support and then select HP Documentation NOTE Whena device is connected to the jack the computer speakers are disabled NOTE Be sure that the device cable has a 4 conductor connector that supports both audio out headphone and audio in microphone Top TouchPad JUJU JE E JC EC JL ICI Oo JG T I a o Top Component Description 1 TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen 2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mou
114. utton Releases the disc tray 7 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen Right side 7 Left side Component Description 1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter 2 AC adapter battery light e White The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged e Blinking white The AC adapter is disconnected and the battery has reached a low battery level e Amber The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging e Off The battery is not charging 3 Vent Enable airflow to cool internal components NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation 4 RJ 45 network jack status lights Connects a network cable e White The network is connected e Amber Activity is occurring on the network 5 HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device such as a high HDI definition television any compatible digital or audio component or a high speed High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI device 6 l USB 3 0 port Connects an optional USB device such as a keyboard mouse Se external drive printer scanner or USB hub 7 USB 2 0 port Connects an optional USB device such as a keyboard mo
115. ve the battery 2 Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery Component replacement procedures 47 USB board Description Spare part number USB board includes cable 813953 001 Before removing the USB board follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation turn the computer on and then shut it down through the operating system 2 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer 3 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 Battery on page 32 5 Remove the optical drive see Optical drive on page 33 if installed 6 Remove the bottom cover see Bottom cover on page 39 To remove the USB board 1 Disconnect the USB board cable from the system board 1 2 Liftthe cable to disengage the adhesive that secures it to the computer 2 3 Remove the Phillips PM2 0x2 5 screw 3 that secures the USB board to the computer 4 Remove the USB board and cable 4 Reverse this procedure to install the USB board 48 Chapter6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts Speakers Description Spare part number Speakers includes left and right speakers and cable 813965 001 Before removing the speakers follow these steps 1 Shutdown the computer I
116. y partition and content or if you have replaced the hard drive you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media For more information see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 95 On select products if you want to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option For more information see Removing the HP Recovery partition select products only on page 97 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by using the HP Recovery media that you either created or that you obtained from HP or by using the HP Recovery partition select products only If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 93 What you need to know before you get started HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory For software not provided with this computer you must either download the software from the manufacturer s website or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer iy IMPORTANT Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails If you have not already created recovery media see Creating HP Recovery media select products only on page 93
117. y system BIOS updates 1 Type support in the taskbar search box and then select the HP Support Assistant app or Click the question mark icon in the taskbar 2 ClickUpdates and then click Check for updates and messages 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Atthe download area follow these steps a Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer If the update is more recent than your BIOS version make a note of the date name or other identifier You may need this information to locate the update later after it has been downloaded to your hard drive b Follow the on screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update BIOS installation procedures vary Follow any instructions that appear on the screen after the download is complete If no instructions appear follow these steps 1 Type file in the taskbar search box and then select File Explorer 2 Click your hard drive designation The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C 3 Usingthe hard drive path you recorded earlier open the folder that contains the update Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility BIOS in Windows 10 4 Double click the file that has an exe extension for example filename exe The BIOS i
118. ystem and pressing F10 when prompted near the bottom of the display or press ESC to display the start up menu then press F10 Select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu Select Disk Sanitizer and select the desired drive For a higher level of protection select Optimum A NOTE This process will take a long time and the amount of time varies based on the hard drive capacity b Solid State Drive SSD Clear the SSD contents by using the BIOS Setup Secure Erase command option or by using a third party utility designed to erase data from an SSD To run Secure Erase enter BIOS Setup by powering on the system and pressing F10 when prompted near the bottom of the display Select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu Select Secure Erase and select the desired hard drive 106 Chapter15 Statement of Volatility Non volatile memory usage Non Volatile Amount Does this Does this What is the How is data input into How is this memory Memory Type Size memory memory purpose of this memory write protected store retain data this memory customer when power is data removed Real Time Clock 256 Bytes No Yes Stores system Using the F10 Setup utility This memory is not RTC battery date and time or changing the write protected HP backed up and limited Microsoft Windows date recommends CMOS keyboard amp time password protecting configuration controller the F10 Setup utility memory
119. ze Power cord set fittings appliance coupler and wall plug must bear the CCC certification mark 5 The flexible cord must be Type HOSVV F 3X0 75mm conductor size KTL logo and individual approval number must be on each element Corset approval number and logo must be printed on a flag label 6 The flexible cord must be Type HVCTF 3X1 25mm conductor size Power cord set fittings appliance coupler cable and wall plug must bear the BSMI certification mark 7 For 127 Vac the flexible cord must be Type SVT or SJT 3 x 18 AWG with plug NEMA 5 15P 15 A 125 V ac with UL and CSA or C UL marks For 240 V ac the flexible cord must be Type HOSVV F 3X0 75 1 00mm conductor size with plug BS 1363 A with BSI or ASTA marks Requirements for specific countries and regions 113 114 Chapter 16 Power cord set requirements 17 Recycling When a non rechargeable or rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life do not dispose of the battery in general household waste Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware HP original print cartridges and rechargeable batteries For more information about recycling programs see the HP Web site at http www hp com recycle 115 116 Chapter 17 Recycling Index A AC adapter battery light 8 action keys identifying 12 antenna illustrated 24 antennas removing 68 69 audio

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