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First Edition: September 2017
Document Part Number: 941341-001
Product notice
This user 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. Go to
http://www.microsoft.com for details.
Your product does not support Windows 8 or
Windows 7
In accordance with Microsoft’s support policy,
HP does not support the Windows 8 or
Windows 7 operating system on this product or
provide any Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers
on http://support.hp.com.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, 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 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.
Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
CAUTION: Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should only be accessed by an
authorized service provider. See Chapter 5, "Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair
parts," for details. Accessing parts described in Chapter 6, "Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider only parts," can damage the computer or void your warranty.
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iv Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
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 the International Standard for Safety of
Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader ........................................................................................ 11
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 12
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 16
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 16
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 22
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 25
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 26
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Top cover ........................................................................................................................................... 44
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 53
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
Power connector and cable ............................................................................................................... 71
7 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................. 72
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 75
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8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 76
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 76
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings (select products only) ........................................... 77
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings ................................................. 77
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 78
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 78
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 78
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 79
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 80
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 80
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 80
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 81
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 81
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 82
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 82
Hard drive specications ..................................................................................................................................... 84
Questions and answers ....................................................................................................................................... 90
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) ............................................................................................................ 91
12 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 92
Requirements for all countries and regions ........................................................................................................ 92
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 92
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 95
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 802.11ac, Dual Band, 1×1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, 802.11ac, 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 combination adapter (non-vPro)
2048×1536 external resolution at 60-GHz
Hot plug/unplug and auto detect
HDMI 1.4b
CategoryDescription
(2) USB 3.0 (right/left)
USB 2.0 powered port (left)
USB Type-C (PD+DP, gen 1)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
Multi-pin AC port
DockingDocking via USB Type-C
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Power
requirements
SecuritySecurity lock
Keyboard
HP Premium Keyboard
TouchPad
Full-sized, chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad, spill-resistant keyboard (backlit or not backlit)
TouchPad requirements
Windows 10 gestures: taps enabled by default: on/o control by driver, 2-nger scrolling and zoom enabled by
default, OSD (enable/disable), 3-nger tap - Cortana, 3- ngerick - App switch, 4-nger tap - Action Center
65-W Smart AC adapter, right angle, 4.5 mm (not available for India)
65-W Smart AC adapter, right angle, 4.5 mm – EM (available for India)
Power cords
3-wire plug - 1.8 m
3-wire plug - 1.0 m
Integrated ngerprint reader
Supports “No ngerprint reader” option
TPM 2.0 SLB9670 (Inneon; soldered down)
Hardware enforced rmware protection: HP Hardware Root of Trust
ANSSI Certied Hardware Root of Trust: Yes
Hardware enforced software protection: No
Firmware based operating system recovery: No
Operating systemOperating system version
Windows 10
Preinstalled
Windows 10 Home 64
Windows 10 Home 64 – Plus
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CategoryDescription
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language – Plus
Windows 10 Home 64 StF MSNA for Higher Education - Strategic
Windows 10 Professional 64
Windows 10 Professional 64 StF MSNA - Standard
Windows 10 Professional 64 StF MSNA - Plus
Windows 10 Professional StF MSNA - Strategic
FreeDOS 2.0
Restore Media (DRDVD/SRDVD)
DRDVD Windows 10
Restore Media (OSDVD)
Windows 10 Professional 64
Certied
Microsoft WHQL
Web-only support
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10 Enterprise 64 LTSB 1607
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts
AC adapter
M.2 solid-state drive
Hard drive
Memory module
WLAN module
Keyboard
4Chapter 1 Product description
2Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they're located, and how they work.
Right
ComponentDescription
(1)USB Type-C power connector port, SuperSpeed
port, and DisplayPort
(2)USB 3.x SuperSpeed portsConnects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
(3)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
(4)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(5)RJ-45 (network) jack/status lightsConnects a network cable.
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
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 and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
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 (right): The network is connected.
●
Amber (left): Activity is occurring on the network.
(6)Battery lightWhen AC power is connected:
●
White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
Right5
Left
ComponentDescription
●
Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
●
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.
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)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.
(3)USB 2.0 powered portConnects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, optical drive, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(4)Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
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.
6Chapter 2 Components
ComponentDescription
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:
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.Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then
select User Guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(5)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.
(6)Drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
Left7
Display
ComponentDescription
(1)Internal microphoneRecords sound.
(2)CameraAllows 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.
(3)Camera lightOn: Cameras is in use.
(4)WLAN antennasSend and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
*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:
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.Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select User Guides.
8Chapter 2 Components
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.
Keyboard area9
Lights
ComponentDescription
(1)Power light
(2)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
(3)Fn lock lightOn: The fn key is locked.
(4)Mute light
(5)Microphone mute light
(6)Num lk lightOn: Num lock is on.
(7)Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
●
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.
letters.
●
Amber: Computer sound is o.
●
O: Computer sound is on.
●
Amber: Microphone is o.
●
O: Microphone is on.
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.
10Chapter 2 Components
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader
ComponentDescription
(1)Power button
(2)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(3)Fingerprint reader (select products only)Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
●
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 for at
least 5 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.
logon.
Keyboard area11
Special keys
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 will close the Start menu.
(4)Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.
See Action keys on page 13.
(5)num lk keyTurns the embedded numeric keypad on and o when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
– or –
Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated
numeric keypad.
(6)Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When num lk is pressed,
the integrated 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.
12Chapter 2 Components
Action keys
An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your
product, see Special keys on page 12.
▲
IconDescription
To use an action key, press and hold the key.
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing the key alternates the screen image from computer display
to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and monitor.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Mutes the microphone.
Turns the keyboard backlight o or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn o this feature.
Turns the wireless feature on or o.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components
turn o and power is conserved. To exit Sleep, briey press the power button.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature by pressing and holding
the fn key and the left shift key. The fn lock light will turn on. After you have disabled the action key feature,
you can still perform each function by pressing the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.
Keyboard area13
Bottom
ComponentDescription
(1)Service doorProvides access to the WLAN module slot and the memory module slots.
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
computer functionality, and then contact support.
▲ 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)VentEnable 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.
(3)Drive service doorProvides access to the hard drive bay.
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.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the
computer, the bottom of a tablet kickstand, 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)Serial number
(2)Product number
(3)Warranty period
(4)Model number (select products only)
Component
(1)Model name (select products only)
(2)Serial number
(3)Product 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 on
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
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display panel assembly
Non-touch displays are spared only at the subcomponent level. Non-touch assemblies are not
spared as whole units.
(2)Keyboard (includes cable)
NOTE: For a detailed list of keyboard country codes, see Keyboard on page 40.