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First Edition: April 2020
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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versions of Windows. Systems may require
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Document Part Number: L92357-001
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place
the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer 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 computer and the AC adapter comply with
the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by applicable safety standards.
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Keyboard area ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Button, speakers, and ngerprint sensor ......................................................................................... 12
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 16
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 16
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 23
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 26
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 26
Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................................... 27
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 44
6 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................. 66
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 69
7 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 70
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 70
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 70
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 71
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 73
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 73
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 73
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 73
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 73
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 75
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 75
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 75
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 75
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 76
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 76
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 76
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 76
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) .................................................................................. 77
35.6 cm (14.0 in) display specications .............................................................................................................. 79
Hard drive specications ..................................................................................................................................... 79
Questions and answers ....................................................................................................................................... 85
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) ............................................................................................................ 86
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 87
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 87
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 88
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 91
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1Product description
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions
Integrated camera (720p HD) (select products only)
Integrated camera (720p HD + IR) (select models only)
Camera privacy cover
Supports WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
RJ-45 (network)Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG (non-DASH)
S3/S4/S5 wake on LAN with embedded NIC
The following support S3/S4/S5 wake on LAN (via out of band): HP USB-C Universal Dock, HP USB-C Dock
G4, HP Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2, HP USB-C Mini Dock, HP USB-C/A Universal Dock G2, and HP USB-C
Dock G5.
The following support S0/S3/S4/S5 MAPT (via out of band): HP USB-C Universal Dock, HP USB-C Dock G4,
HP Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2, HP USB-C Mini Dock, HP USB-C/A Universal Dock G2, and HP USB-C Dock
G5.
WirelessWireless Personal Area Network (PAN) Bluetooth (r)
Bluetooth® 5.0 supported using combo card
2Chapter 1 Product description
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) (select products only)
Integrated WLAN options with dual antennas M.2 2230 socket (PCIe/USB):
●Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
CategoryDescription
●Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 Combo Adapter (non-vPro)
●Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax 2 × 2 + Bluetooth 5.0 (non-vPro, supports gigabit le transfer speeds)
WLAN antennas (2) (congured at bottom of panels)
Supports HP LAN-Wireless Protection (WLAN/LAN switching)
Supports HP Connection Optimizer with Data Analytics
Supports WoWLAN S3/S4 AC Mode
Supports Turbo Lite Wi-Fi
Bluetooth S3 Wake-up
Media card readerSupports microSD™, SDHC™, SDXC™
Ports (Input/output)Hot plug/unplug and autodetect
HDMI 1.4
One USB 2.0 + powered port (left)
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (right)
One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port (PD + DP)
Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
RJ-45 (network)
Multi-pin AC port
SensorsAccelerometer
Hall sensor
DockingHP Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2
HP USB-C Dock G4
HP USB-C Universal Dock
HP USB-C Mini Dock
HP TB Dock G2 Audio Module
HP USB-C/A Universal Dock G2
HP USB-C Dock G5
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Keyboard
Backlit and nonbacklit, spill-resistant
Touchpad requirements
Precision Touchpad Default Gestures support
FW PTP
No Hybrid Mode Support
Power requirementsBattery
3
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
CategoryDescription
3 cell, 45 Whr, lithium polymer, soft pack, HP Long Life
HP Fast Charge Technology
AC adapters
45 W, straight, USB Type-C AC adapter, nPFC, 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
45 W, right angle, 4.5 mm
45 W, right angle, 4.5 mm, for use in Argentina
45 W, right angle, 4.5 mm, 2 prong, for use in Japan
65 W straight USB Type-C AC adapter
65 W, right angle, 4.5 mm
65 W, right angle, 4.5 mm, for use in Argentina
65 W Smart AC adapter, right angle, 4.5 mm - EM
Power cords
3-wire plug (C5), 1.8 m (5.9 ft), conventional
3-wire plug (C5), 1.0 m (3.3 ft), conventional
2-wire plug (C7), 1.0 m (3.3 ft), conventional,
Duckhead power cord (C5NS), 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Duckhead power cord (C5NS), 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Duckhead (C5NS)
SecuritySecurity lock
Touch ngerprint sensor (select products only)
TPM 2.0 (Inneon; soldered down)
Hardware enforced rmware protection: HP Hardware Root of Trust
Preboot authentication (password)
Operating systemOperating system version
Windows® 10
FreeDOS 3.0
Preinstalled
Windows 10 Home 64
Windows 10 Home 64 Advanced
Windows 10 Home 64 Advanced Single Language
4Chapter 1 Product description
Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Home 64 High-end Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
CategoryDescription
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language Africa Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language Africa Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 Pro 64 Chinese Market
Windows 10 Pro 64 StF MSNA Plus
Windows 10 Pro 64 StF MSNA Standard
Windows 10 Pro 64 StF MSNA Strategic
FreeDOS
Restore Media
Windows 10 Driver DVD
Windows 10 Driver USB
Windows 10 Professional 64 bit OS DVD
Windows 10 Professional 64 bit OS USB
Certied
Microsoft® WHQL
Web-only support
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
ServiceabilityUser replaceable parts
AC adapter
5
2Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(2)USB SuperSpeed portConnects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
(3)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
(4)RJ-45 (network) jack/status lightsConnects a network cable.
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:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box,
and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
denition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
●Green (left): The network is connected.
●Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(5)USB Type-C power connector port, SuperSpeed
6Chapter 2 Components
port, and DisplayPort™ connector
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
ComponentDescription
Connects 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.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately) might
be required.
(6)Battery lightWhen AC power is connected:
●White: The battery charge is greater than 90%.
●Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90%.
●O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
●Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
●O: The battery is not charging.
(7)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
Right7
Left
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)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.
(2)USB powered portConnects and supplies power to a USB device, such as a cell
phone, camera, activity tracker, optical drive, or smartwatch,
and provides data transfer.
(3)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.
(4)Memory card readerReads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
To insert a card:
1.Hold the card label-side up, with the 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.
(5)Drive light●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
8Chapter 2 Components
Display
Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)WLAN antennas* (select products only)Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area
networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphonesRecord sound.
(3)Camera(s) (select products only)Allow(s) 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.
(4)Camera privacy cover (select products
only)
(5)Camera light (select products only)On: The camera is in use.
*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 guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.
By default, the camera lens is uncovered, but you can slide the camera privacy
cover to block the camera's view. To use the camera, slide the camera privacy
cover in the opposite direction to reveal the lens.
NOTE: If you have both front-facing and rear-facing cameras, when one
camera lens is revealed and ready to use, the other is concealed.
Display9
Keyboard area
Touchpad
Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
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 Components
Lights
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)Power 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.
(2)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(3)Mute light●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
(4)Microphone mute light●On: Microphone is o.
●O: Microphone is on.
(5)Num lk lightOn: Num lock is on.
(6)Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all
wireless devices are o.
(7)Fn lock lightOn: The fn key is locked.
Keyboard area11
Button, speakers, and ngerprint sensor
Table 2-6 Button, vent, speakers, ngerprint reader, and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)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 (select
products only).
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: 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 for at least 4 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options.
▲ Right-click the Power meter icon and then select Power Options.
(2)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(3)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.
(4)Fingerprint reader (select
products only)
Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
▲ Swipe down across the ngerprint reader.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ngerprint logon issues, be sure when you register your
ngerprint that all sides of your nger are registered by the ngerprint reader.
12Chapter 2 Components
Special keys
Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with
another key. Such key combinations are called hot keys.
(3)Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again closes the Start menu.
(4)Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.
(5)Embedded numeric keypad A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet keys. When fn+num
lk is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external numeric keypad. Each key on
the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner
of the key.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is turned o, that
function is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
(6)Windows application keyDisplays options for a selected object.
(7)num lk keyTurns the embedded numeric keypad on and o when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
– or –
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o.
Keyboard area13
Bottom
Table 2-8 Bottom component and description
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 Components
Labels
The labels axed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels may be in paper form or imprinted on the
product.
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, on the back of the display, or on the bottom of a
tablet kickstand.
●Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you
may be asked for the serial number, the product number, or the model number. Locate this information
before you contact support.
Table 2-9 Service label components
Component
(1)HP product name
(2)Product ID
(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
3Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information about
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
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 15 for details.
16Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Table 3-1 Computer major components and their descriptions
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display panel assembly
NOTE: Display panels are only available as spare parts at a subcomponent level.
(2)Top cover/keyboard (includes cable)
NOTE: For a detailed list of keyboard country codes, see Keyboard/top cover on page 65.
With backlightL65224-001
No backlightL65225-001
With backlight, privacyL79440-001
(3)Touchpad (includes cable)L77252-001
(4)Fingerprint sensor assembly
NOTE: The ngerprint sensor cable is available in the Cable Kit as spare part number
M04397-001.
(5)RTC battery L02772-001
(6)USB board (includes cable)
NOTE: The USB board cable is available in the Cable Kit as spare part number M04397-001.
(7)Speaker assemblyL44554-001
(8)Card reader board (includes cable)
NOTE: The card reader board cable is also available in the Cable Kit as spare part number
M04397-001.
not available as a spare
part
L77229-001
L44578-001
L52223-001
(9)System board (includes integrated processor and replacement thermal material)