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to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.
Third Edition: April 2018
Second Edition: August 2017
First Edition: April 2017
Document Part Number: 926124-003
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
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 17
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 17
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 25
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 27
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 27
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 43
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 83
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 84
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 85
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 85
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 85
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 86
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 87
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 87
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 87
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 88
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 88
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 89
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 89
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9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 91
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 92
Hard drive specications ..................................................................................................................................... 94
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 97
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 97
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 98
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 103
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1Product description
CategoryDescriptionUMADiscrete
R17M-
M1-30 2GB
Product nameHP 17 Laptop PC√√√√
Model numbers: 17-bs000 – 17-bs099√√√√
HP 17g Laptop PC√√√√
Model numbers: 17-br000 – 17-br099√√√√
HP 17q Laptop PC√√√√
Model numbers: 17-bu000 – 17-bu099√√√√
HP 17 Laptop PC√√√√
Model numbers: 17-bs100 – 17-bs199√√√√
HP 17g Laptop PC√
Model numbers: 17-br100 – 17-br199√
HP 17q Laptop PC√
Model numbers: 17-bu100 – 17-bu199√
Processors8th generation Intel® Core™ processors√
Intel Core i5-8250U (1.6-GHz, turbo up to 3.4 GHz, 6-MB
L3 cache, 2400-MHz, quad, 15W)
√√√
Discrete
R17M-
M1-70 2GB
Discrete
R17M-
M1-70 4GB
7th generation Intel Core processors√√√
Intel Core i7-7500U (2.7-GHz, turbo up to 3.5 GHz, 4-MB
L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)
Intel Core i5-7200U (2.5-GHz, turbo up to 3.1 GHz, 3-MB
L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)
PortsHDMI version 1.4 supporting 1920 ×1080 @ 60Hz√√√√
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)√√√√
USB 3.0 (2)√√√√
USB 2.0 (1)√√√√
AC Smart Pin adapter plug√√√√
Combo audio jack (headphone/microphone)√√√√
Keyboard/
pointing devices
Keyboard (includes numeric keypad)√√√√
Full size textured island-style keyboard√√√√
Full size backlit coat UV paint island-style keyboard√√√√
TouchPad√√√√
Image sensor√√√√
Multitouch gestures enabled√√√√
Taps enabled by default√√√√
Support Modern Trackpad Gestures√√√√
4Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescriptionUMADiscrete
R17M-
M1-30 2GB
Discrete
R17M-
M1-70 2GB
Discrete
R17M-
M1-70 4GB
Power
requirements
SecurityTPM 2.0√√√√
Operating
system
Battery (cylindrical)√√√√
4-cell, 41-Whr, li-ion battery√√√√
3-cell, 31-Whr, li-ion battery√
AC adapters:√
45 W√
65 W√√√
65 W EM√√√√
90 W√
1 meter power cord (C5)√√√√
Kensington Security Lock√√√√
Preinstalled√√√√
Windows 10√√√√
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√√√√
Windows 10 Home Value NB Select Geo EM/SL√√√√
For China Market: √√√√
CPPP Windows 10 Home High End 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√√√√
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts:√√√√
AC adapter√√√√
Battery√√√√
Optical drive√√√√
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6Chapter 1 Product description
2Getting to know your computer
Right side
ComponentDescription
(1)Power light
(2)Drive light
(3)Memory card readerReads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
(4)USB 2.0 portConnects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
●
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.
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(5)Optical driveDepending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
(6)Optical drive eject buttonReleases the optical drive disc tray.
(7)Security cable slotAttaches 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 side7
Left side
ComponentDescription
(1)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
(2)AC adapter and battery light
(3)VentEnables airow to cool internal components.
(4)RJ-45 (network) jack/status lightsConnects a network cable.
(5)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
(6)USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports (2)Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
●
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.
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.
●
White: The network is connected.
●
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(7)Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
8Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
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, refer to 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.
Display
ComponentDescription
(1)Camera lightOn: The camera is in use.
(2)CameraAllows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
(3)Internal microphoneRecords sound.
(4)WLAN antennas*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
*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
ComponentDescription
(1)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2)Mute light
●
On: Computer sound is o.
●
O: Computer sound is on.
Keyboard area11
Button
ComponentDescription
Power button
●
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, see your power
options.
▲ Right-click the Start button, 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
(2)fn keyExecutes specic functions when pressed in combination with
(3)Windows keyOpens the Start menu.
the fn key.
another key.
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.
(5)num lock keyAlternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(6)Integrated numeric keypadA separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
Keyboard area13
Bottom
ComponentDescription
(1)SpeakersProduce sound.
(2)Battery lockLocks the battery in the battery bay.
(3)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(4)Battery release latchReleases the battery.
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)Model name
(3)Product number
Labels15
Component
(4)Serial number
(5)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.
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 [43.9-cm 17.3-in]
NOTE: Displays are only spared at the subcomponent level. For display assembly spare part information, see Display
assembly subcomponents on page 22.
(2)Top cover/keyboard (includes TouchPad mylar; does not include TouchPad board or TouchPad click
board)
NOTE: For a detailed list of keyboard country codes, see Top cover/keyboard on page 81.
Black926559-xx1
Ash silver; not backlit926560-xx1
Ash silver; backlit
NOTE: Only available in -001 (United States) and -DB1 (French Canada)
Snow white926561-xx1
Top cover/keyboard - champagne rose, not backlit
Only available in -001 (United States)
Top cover/keyboard - champagne rose, backlit
Only available in -001 (United States)
Top cover/keyboard - rose gold, not backlit
Only available in -001 (United States)
Top cover/keyboard - rose gold, backlit
Only available in -001 (United States)
Top cover/keyboard - silk gold, not backlit
Only available in -001 (United States)
926562-xx1
934116-001
934117-001
934118-001
934119-001
L00663-001
Top cover/keyboard - silk gold, backlit
Only available in -001 (United States)
(3)TouchPad board
NOTE: The TouchPad board cable is available using spare part number 926518-001. This cable
connects from the TouchPad board to the TouchPad click board.
(4)TouchPad click board
NOTE: The TouchPad click board cable is available using spare part number 928882-001. This cable
connects from the TouchPad click board to the system board.