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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.
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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).
Second Edition: August 2017
First Edition: April 2017
Document Part Number: 925628-002
Safety warning notice
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, at 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 airow. 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 dened by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology
Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 7
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Keyboard area ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Button and speakers ......................................................................................................................... 12
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 17
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 17
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 23
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 25
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 25
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 50
System board .................................................................................................................................... 51
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 67
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 68
7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 69
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 69
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 69
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 70
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 71
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 71
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 71
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 72
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 72
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 73
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 73
8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 75
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 75
Hard drive specications ..................................................................................................................................... 79
10 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 81
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 81
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 82
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 87
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1Product description
CategoryDescriptionDisc,
8th Gen
Core
Product
name
Processor8th generation Intel® Core™ processor√
HP 14s Laptop PC√√√√√√
* Model numbers: 14s-bp000 – 14s-bp099√√√√√
* Model numbers: 14s-bp100 – 14s-bp199√
* Model numbers: 14s-bc000 – 14s-bc099√√√√√
* Model numbers: 14s-bc100 – 14s-bc199√
* Model numbers: 14s-be000 – 14s-be099√√√√√
* Model numbers: 14s-be100 – 14s-be199√
Intel Core i5-8250U (1.6-GHz, turbo up to 3.4 GHz,
2400-MHz/6-MB L3 cache, quad, 15W)
7th generation Intel Core processors√√
Intel Core i7-7500U (2.7-GHz, turbo up to 3.5 GHz,
2133-MHz/4-MB L3 cache, dual, 15W)
Intel Core i5-7200U (2.5-GHz, turbo up to 3.1 GHz,
2133-MHz/3-MB L3 cache, dual, 15W)
PortsHot plug/unplug and auto detect for correct output to
Keyboard/
pointing
devices
HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader√√√√√√
Support SD/SDHC/SDXC√√√√√√
Push-push insertion/removal√√√√√√
One M.2 slot for solid-state drive√√√√√√
One M.2 slot for WLAN√√√√√√
wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video (auto adjust
panel resolution to t embedded panel and external
monitor connected)
HDMI v1.4 supporting up to 1920×1080 @60Hz√√√√√√
RJ-45 (Ethernet)√√√√√√
USB 3.0 (2)√√√√√√
USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port (supports data transfer)√√√√√√
AC Smart Pin adapter plug√√√√√√
Headphone/line out and microphone/line in combo jack√√√√√√
Keyboard√√√√√√
Full-sized, textured, island style keyboard√√√√√√
TouchPad√√√√√√
√√√√√√
Image sensor√√√√√√
Multi-touch gestures enabled√√√√√√
Taps enabled by default√√√√√√
Supports Modern Trackpad Gestures√√√√√√
PowerAC adapters√√√√√√
90-W√
65-W EM√√√√√
45-W√√√√
4Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescriptionDisc,
8th Gen
Core
65-W√
Power cord√√√√√√
1 meter premium power cord√√√√√√
Battery√√√√√√
3-cell, 41-Whr, 3610 mAh Li-ion battery√√√√√√
Supports battery fast charge√√√√√√
Battery life enhancement√√√√√√
SecurityTPM 2.0√√√√√√
Kensington Security Lock√√√√√√
UMA,
Pent/Cel
UMA,
Pent/
Cel,
eMMC
UMA,
7th
Gen
Core
UMA,
6th Gen
Core
Disc,
7th Gen
Core
Operating
system
Preinstalled√√√√√
Windows 10√√√√√
Windows 10 Professional√√√√√
For Developed Market (ML):√√√√√
Windows 10 Home ML√√√√√
Windows 10 Home Plus ML√√√√√
For Emerging Market (EM/SL): √√√√√
Windows 10 Home EM/SL√√√√√
Windows 10 Home Plus EM/SL√√√√√
Windows 10 Home Value NB EM/SL√
Window 10 Home Value NB ML Compact√
Windows 10 Home Value NB Select Geo EM/SL√
Windows 10 Home Value NB Select Geo EM/SL Compact√
For China Market: √√√√√
CPPP Windows 10 Home Plus China Language Edition√√√√√
CPPP Windows 10 Home China Language Edition√√√√√
For APJ SEAP Market (EM/SL): √√√√√
SEAP Windows 10 Home EM/SL√√√√√
SEAP Windows 10 Home Plus√√√√√
SEAP Windows 10 Home Value Notebook√
FreeDOS 2.0√√√√√
ServiceEnd-user replaceable parts√√√√√
AC adapter√√√√√
5
6Chapter 1 Product description
2Getting to know your computer
Right side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
ComponentDescription
(1)Power light
(2)Drive light (select products
only)
(3)USB Type-C 3.x charging port
(select products only)
(4)HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-denition television,
(5)RJ-45 (network) jack/status
lights
(6)AC adapter and battery light
●
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The
computer shuts o power to the display and other unneeded components.
●
O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving
state that uses the least amount of power.
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive.
When the computer is on, connects and charges a USB device that has a Type-C
connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and
provides high-speed data transfer.
– or –
Connects to various USB, video, HDMI, and LAN devices.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High-Denition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device.
Connects a network cable.
●
White: The network is connected.
●
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
●
White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
●
Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the battery has reached a
low battery level.
●
Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
●
O: The battery is not charging.
(7)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
Right side7
Left side
ComponentDescription
(1)Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
(2)USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports (2)Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(3)Audio–out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(4)Memory card reader (select products only)Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and
then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
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 rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
8Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Display
ComponentDescription
(1)WLAN antennas* (1 or 2)Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphones (1 or 2)Record sound.
(3)Camera lightsOn: One or more cameras are in use.
(4)Camera(s)Allow you to video chat, record video, and record still images. Some
cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows instead of a
password logon.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer, and antenna location varies. 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 guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Display9
Keyboard area
TouchPad
ComponentDescription
(1)TouchPad zoneReads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
(2)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
10Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
ComponentDescription
(1)Power light
(2)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
(3)Mute light
●
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a powersaving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
●
O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
letters.
●
On: Computer sound is o.
●
O: Computer sound is on.
Keyboard area11
Button and speakers
ComponentDescription
(1)Power button
(2)SpeakersProduce sound.
●
When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●
When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
●
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
●
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings and power options:
▲
Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
Options.
12Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Special keys
ComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(2)fn keyExecutes specic functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(3)Windows keyOpens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4)Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.
NOTE: On select products, the f5 action key turns the keyboard
backlight feature o or on.
Keyboard area13
Bottom
ComponentDescription
VentEnables airow 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 o
during routine operation.
14Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Labels
The labels axed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the
computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on the back of the display.
●
Service label—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.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most
closely matches the service label on your computer.
Component
(1)HP product name
(2)Product number
(3)Serial number
(4)Warranty period
●
Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
●
Wireless certication 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.
Labels15
16Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
3Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
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 components17
ItemComponentSpare part
number
(1)Display assembly
NOTE: Display assemblies are spared at the subcomponent level only. Entire display hinge-ups are not
spared.
Display assembly spare part information, see Display assembly subcomponents on page 21.
(2)Top cover/keyboard
NOTE: For a detailed list of keyboard country codes, see Top cover/keyboard on page 65.
For use in black models929650-xxx
For use in white models929651-xxx
For use in blue modelsL00443-xx1
(3)TouchPad board
NOTE: The TouchPad cable is available using spare part number 927916-001.
For use in black models929643-001
For use in white models929644-001
For use in blue modelsL00442-001
(4)TouchPad bracket (not illustrated)926851-001
(5)Speakers (includes left and right speakers and cable)929647-001
(6)Power connector cable808155-021
(7)Power button board
NOTE: The power button board cable is available using spare part number 927915-001.