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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 10 or Windows 8. This computer may
require upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers and/or software to take full
advantage of Windows 10 or Windows 8
functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com
for details.
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.
First Edition: December 2016
Document Part Number: 902318-001
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 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).
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Top ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 16
Service label ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 17
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 26
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 28
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 29
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 37
7 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start in Windows 10 ........................................................................ 66
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 70
8 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ............................................................................................................... 71
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 71
9 Backing up and recovering Windows 10 ......................................................................................................... 73
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 73
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Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 73
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 74
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 75
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 75
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 75
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 76
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 76
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 77
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 78
Input power .......................................................................................................................................................... 79
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 80
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 80
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 80
12 Statement of memory volatility .................................................................................................................. 82
Questions and answers ....................................................................................................................................... 86
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) ............................................................................................................ 87
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 89
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1Product description
CategoryDescription
Product NameHP EliteBook 725 G4 Notebook PC
Processors
ChipsetIntegrated with processor
GraphicsInternal graphics:
Panel12.5 in (31.75 cm), high-denition (HD), Slim eDP (1366×768), SVA AG, typical brightness: 220 cd/m2 (nits)
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AMD™ A12 Pro-9800B 2.70-GHz (max turbo frequency 3.60-GHz) processor, DDR4-1866, 2.0-MB
L2 cache, 15 W
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AMD A12 Pro-8830B 2.50-GHz (max turbo frequency 3.40-GHz) processor, DDR4-1866, 2.0-MB
L2 cache, 15 W
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AMD A10 Pro-8730B 2.40-GHz (max turbo frequency 3.30-GHz) processor, DDR4-1866, 2.0-MB
L2 cache, 15 W
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AMD A8 Pro-9600B 2.40-GHz (max turbo frequency 3.30-GHz) processor, DDR4-1866, 2.0-MB L2 cache,
15 W
AMD UMA graphics (with shared video memory)
AMD Vivid Color Support
Dual-display ports supported through docking solution
Up to three independent displays supported with docking solution
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AMD Radeon™ R7 (only on computer models equipped with an AMD A12 Pro-9800B or AMD A12
Pro-8830B processor)
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AMD Radeon R5 (only on computer models equipped with an AMD A10 Pro-8730B or AMD A8
Pro-9600B processor)
with and without webcam
12.5 in (31.75 cm), full high-denition (FHD), UltraSlim eDP (1920x1080), UWVA AG, typical brightness:
300 cd/m2 (nits) with and without webcam
12.5 in (31.75 cm), full high-denition (FHD), UltraSlim eDP (1920x1080) UWVA AG, typical brightness:
300 cd/m2 (nits) with touch and webcam
Windows 10 Home 64-bit (not available on computer models equipped with an FHD or higher resolution
display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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Windows 10 Home 64-bit Chinese Market (CPPP; not available on computer models equipped with an
FHD or higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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Windows 10 Home 64-bit Chinese Market High-End (CPPP; only available on computer models equipped
with an FHD or higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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CategoryDescription
Operating system
(continued)
Preinstalled:
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Windows 10 Home 64-bit High-End (only available on computer models equipped with an FHD or higher
resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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Windows 10 Home 64-bit High-End Single Language (only available on computer models equipped with
an FHD or higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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Windows 10 Home 64-bit Single Language (not available on computer models equipped with an FHD or
higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit – StF MSNA – High-End (only available on computer models equipped
with an FHD or higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit – StF MSNA – Standard (not available on computer models equipped
with an FHD or higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more system memory)
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit Downgrade Windows 7 64-bit
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit Downgrade Windows 7 64-bit – StF MSNA – High-End (only available on
computer models equipped with an FHD or higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more
system memory)
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit Downgrade Windows 7 64-bit – StF MSNA – Standard (not available on
computer models equipped with an FHD or higher resolution display assembly and 8-GB or more
system memory)
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit Downgrade Windows 7 64-bit - Volume License
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Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit - CPPP (only available on computer models with country loc =”PRC”)
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Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (not available on computer models equipped with a TouchScreen display
assembly)
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FreeDOS 2.0
Restore Media:
DRDVD: Windows 10 DRDVD (available with any Windows 10 operating system; required with any Windows
10 downgrade operating system) and Windows 7 DRDVD (available with any Windows 10 Professional
downgrade)
DRUSB: Windows 10 DRUSB (for service only)
OSDVD:
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Windows 10 Home 64-bit OSDVD (for service only)
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Windows 10 Professional 64-bit OSDVD (required with any Windows 10 operating system)
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Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OSDVD (available with any Windows 10 Professional downgrade LOC
except Asian countries and regions and the People’s Republic of China)
OSUSB: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit OSUSB (for service only)
Tested and documented: Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Web-only support:
Certied: Microsoft® WHQL
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Windows 10 Enterprise
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Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit LTSB
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Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
4Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescription
Operating system
(continued)
ServiceabilityEnd user replaceable parts:
Web-only support:
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Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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AC adapter
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Battery
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Hard drive
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Keyboard
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Memory module
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Solid-state drive
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WLAN module
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WWAN module
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2External component identication
Right
ComponentDescription
(1)USB Type-C (charging) portConnects any USB device with a Type-C connector.
NOTE: USB Type-C ports charge products such as cell phones,
laptops, tablets, and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.
Also, some USB Type-C ports connect DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI and
other video devices to provide video output.
NOTE: Adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(2)Dual-Mode DisplayPortConnects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(3)Memory card readerReads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
(4)Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
(5)USB 3.1 portConnects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
(6)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
microphone-only devices.
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 All apps, select HP Help and
Support, and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
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Green (left): The network is connected.
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Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
6Chapter 2 External component identication
ComponentDescription
(7)Docking connectorConnects an optional docking device.
(8)SIM card slotSupports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
(9)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
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Left
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)Vents (2)Enable 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)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)USB 3.1 charging (powered) portConnects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you to use a
powered port.
NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of cell
phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.
(1)WLAN antennas*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(2)WWAN antennas*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
(3)Internal microphonesRecord sound.
(4)Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.
(5)Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you
*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:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
wide area networks (WWANs).
to video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam:
▲
Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select
Camera.
Display9
Top
TouchPad
ComponentDescription
(1)Pointing stick (select products only)Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(2)Left pointing stick button (select products
only)
(3)TouchPad on/o button/TouchPad lightTurns the TouchPad on and o.
(4)TouchPad zoneReads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
(5)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6)Right pointing stick button (select products
only)
(7)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
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On: The TouchPad is o.
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O: The TouchPad is on.
on the screen.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
ComponentDescription
(1)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2)Power light
(3)Volume mute light
(4)Microphone mute light
(5)Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
(6)Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on.
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts o power to the display and other
unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
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Amber: Computer sound is o.
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O: Computer sound is on.
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Amber: microphone sound is o.
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O: microphone sound 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.
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Button, speakers, and ngerprint reader
ComponentDescription
(1)Power button
(2)SpeakersProduce 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 15 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options.
▲
Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select
Power and sleep settings.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Power Options.
logon.
12Chapter 2 External component identication
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 a function key, the num lock key, or the esc key.
(3)Windows keyOpens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4)Embedded numeric keypadA numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet keys
that enables you to add, subtract, and perform other numeric
tasks. When num lock is on, the keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
(5)num lock keyTurns the embedded numeric keypad on and o.
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Bottom
ComponentDescription
(1)Docking connectorConnects an optional docking device.
(2)Vents (2)Enable 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 External component identication
Front
ComponentDescription
(1)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.
(2)Power light
(3)Battery lightWhen AC power is connected:
(4)Drive 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.
●
White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
●
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.
●
Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
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3Illustrated parts catalog
Service label
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
provided on the service tag.
Important system information is located on the bottom of the computer. This information may be needed
when travelling internationally or when contacting support:
(1): Serial number
(2): Product number
(3): Model number
(4): Warranty period
Using Windows, briey press the fn+esc key combination to display the System Information screen, which
provides the product name and serial number of your computer, as well as information about the memory,
processor, BIOS, and keyboard.
16Chapter 3 Illustrated 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 Service label on page 16 for details.