HP 8470W, 8470p User Manual
HP EliteBook 8470w Mobile Workstation
and HP EliteBook 8470p Notebook PC
computer model
Maintenance and Service Guide
© Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
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set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services.
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constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: May 2012
Document Part Number: 677157-001
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, flat
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 airflow. 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 defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Product description ........................................................................................................... 1
2 External component identification ................................................................................... 12
Display ................................................................................................................................. 12
Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) ..................................................................... 14
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Lights .................................................................................................................................... 17
TouchPad .............................................................................................................................. 18
Front ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Left side ................................................................................................................................ 20
Right side .............................................................................................................................. 21
Rear ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Bottom .................................................................................................................................. 23
3 Illustrated parts catalog .................................................................................................. 25
Service tag ............................................................................................................................ 25
Computer major components ................................................................................................... 27
Display assembly subcomponents ............................................................................................. 34
Cable Kit .............................................................................................................................. 36
Mass storage devices ............................................................................................................. 37
Plastics Kit ............................................................................................................................. 39
Miscellaneous parts ................................................................................................................ 40
Sequential part number listing .................................................................................................. 41
4 Removal and replacement procedures ............................................................................ 50
Preliminary replacement requirements ....................................................................................... 50
Tools required ......................................................................................................... 50
Service considerations ............................................................................................. 50
Plastic parts ............................................................................................. 50
Cables and connectors ............................................................................. 50
Drive handling ......................................................................................... 51
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Grounding guidelines .............................................................................................. 51
Electrostatic discharge damage .................................................................. 51
Packaging and transporting guidelines ........................................ 53
Component replacement procedures ........................................................................................ 55
Service tag ............................................................................................................. 55
Computer feet ......................................................................................................... 56
Battery ................................................................................................................... 57
SIM ....................................................................................................................... 58
Service cover .......................................................................................................... 59
Smart Card reader .................................................................................................. 60
Optical drive .......................................................................................................... 61
Upgrade bay cradle ................................................................................................ 63
Hard drive ............................................................................................................. 65
Memory module ...................................................................................................... 67
WWAN module ..................................................................................................... 69
WLAN module ........................................................................................................ 71
Bluetooth module .................................................................................................... 73
Modem module ....................................................................................................... 74
Fan ....................................................................................................................... 75
Keyboard ............................................................................................................... 76
Base enclosure ........................................................................................................ 80
Speaker assembly ................................................................................................... 83
RJ-11 jack cable ...................................................................................................... 85
Service cover release latch assembly ......................................................................... 86
Battery release latch assembly .................................................................................. 89
Fingerprint reader board .......................................................................................... 92
RTC battery ............................................................................................................ 94
Display lid switch board .......................................................................................... 95
System board ......................................................................................................... 97
Heat sink .............................................................................................................. 100
Processor ............................................................................................................. 104
ExpressCard assembly ........................................................................................... 106
Display assembly .................................................................................................. 108
5 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ............................................ 116
Starting Computer Setup ....................................................................................................... 116
Using Computer Setup .......................................................................................................... 117
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ............................................................ 117
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ............................................................. 118
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................... 118
Determining the BIOS version ................................................................................. 118
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Downloading a BIOS update .................................................................................. 119
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ...................................................................................... 120
6 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 121
Computer specifications ........................................................................................................ 121
14.0-inch WGA display specifications .................................................................................... 123
Hard drive specifications ...................................................................................................... 124
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................... 125
Performing a recovery .......................................................................................................... 126
Backing up your information .................................................................................................. 127
8 Power cord set requirements ........................................................................................ 128
Requirements for all countries ................................................................................................ 128
Requirements for specific countries and regions ....................................................................... 129
9 Recycling ...................................................................................................................... 130
Index ............................................................................................................................... 131
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1 Product description
Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
Product Name HP EliteBook 8470w Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP ProBook 8470p Notebook PC
computer model
Processors
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Intel® Quad Core® i7-3820QM 2.70GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.70GHz; 1600-MHz FSB, 8.0-MB L3
cache, 45 W)
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Intel Quad Core i7-3720QM 2.60GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.60GHz; 1600- MHz FSB, 6.0-MB
L3 cache, 45 W)
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Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM 2.30GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.30GHz; 1600- MHz FSB, 6.0-MB
L3 cache, 45 W)
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Intel Dual Core i7-3520M 2.90-GHz
processor (SC turbo up to 3.60-GHz;
1600-MHz FSB, 4.0-MB L3 cache,
35 W)
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HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
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Intel Dual Core i5-3360M 2.80-GHz
processor (SC turbo up to 3.50-GHz;
1600-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache,
35 W)
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Intel Dual Core i5-3320M 2.60-GHz
processor (SC turbo up to 3.30-GHz;
1600-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache,
35 W)
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 chipset √√
Graphics Switchable discrete graphics: AMD
Switchable discrete graphics: AMD
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Intel Dual Core i5-3210M 2.50-GHz
processor (SC turbo up to 3.10-GHz;
1600-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache,
35 W)
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Intel Core i3-3110M 2.40-GHz
processor (1600-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB
L3 cache, 35 W)
FirePro™ M2000 (64-bit), with 1024-MB
GDDR5 (64-MB × 32,1.5V, 5-GBPS,
quantity 4); supports open GL
Radeon™ HD 7570M (64-bit), with 1024MB GDDR5 (64-MB × 32,1.5V, 5-GBPS,
quantity 4)
Internal graphics:
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Universal memory architecture (UMA)
with shared video memory
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Intel HD Graphics 4000
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Support for dual-display ports through
docking station
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Support for DisplayPort 1.2 (only on
computer models equipped with a
graphics subsystem with
discrete memory)
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Support for up to 4 displays through
the APR (only on computer models
equipped with a graphics subsystem
with discrete memory)
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Panel
Memory Two customer-accessible/upgradable
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14.0-in light-emitting diode (LED), highdefinition+ (HD+), AntiGlare (AG), SVA
(1600×900) display with and without
webcam and microphone
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14.0-in LED, HD, AG, SVA
(1366×768) display with and without
webcam and microphone
All display assemblies include two wireless
local area network (WLAN) antenna cables
and two wireless wide area network
(WWAN) antenna cables
Supports low voltage differential
signalling (LVDS)
Supports 16:9 aspect ratio
Supports privacy filter
memory module slots
DDR3-1600-MHz dual channel support
Supports 16384-MB of system RAM in the
following configurations:
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16384-MB (8192-MB×2)
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8192-MB (8192-MB×1 or 4096×2)
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8192-MB (8192-MB×1 or 4096×2; not
supported on computer models
equipped with a 32-bit
operating system)
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6144-MB (4096-MB+2048-MB)
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4096-MB (4096-MB×1 or 2048-MB×2)
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2048-MB (2048×1)
Flash cache Intel 24-GB mSATA module (Intel Smart
Response Technology (SRT), not available on
computer models equipped with WWAN
or SSD)
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Hard drive Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) hard drives in 9.5-
mm (.37-in) and 7.0-mm (.28-in) thicknesses
(all hard drives use the same bracket)
Customer-accessible
Serial ATA
Supports the following hard drives:
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750-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm
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500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm selfencrypting drive (SED)
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500-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm
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320-GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0-mm
Solid-state drive Solid-state drive (SSD) mounts in the same
bracket as the hard drive
Customer-accessible
Serial ATA III
Supports the following SSDs:
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256-GB SED
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180-GB
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160-GB
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128-GB
Upgrade drive Customer-accessible
Supports the following drive options:
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Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti
DL Drive
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Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti
DL Drive
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DVD±RW Double-Layer with
SuperMulti Drive
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DVD-ROM Drive
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500-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm
Supports no drive option
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Customer-accessible
Supports the following drive options:
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Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti
DL Drive
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DVD±RW Double-Layer with
SuperMulti Drive
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DVD-ROM Drive
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500-GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5-mm
Supports no drive option
Optical drive Fixed
Serial ATA
12.7-mm tray load
Supports the following optical drives:
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Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti
DL Drive
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Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti
DL Drive
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DVD±RW Double-Layer with
SuperMulti Drive
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DVD-ROM Drive
Supports zero power optical drive
Fixed
Serial ATA
12.7-mm tray load
Supports the following optical drives:
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Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti
DL Drive
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DVD±RW Double-Layer with
SuperMulti Drive
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DVD-ROM Drive
Supports zero power optical drive
Audio and video Two stereo speakers √√
HD audio with SRS Premium Sound PRO √√
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Integrated 720p HD webcam (supports no
camera option)
Integrated dual-array microphone on
computer models equipped with a webcam
Integrated mono microphone on computer
models not equipped with a webcam
Modem 56kbps v.92 MDC data/fax modem module
Supports no modem option
Modem module cable not included
Ethernet Intel 82579LM 10/100/1000 Ethernet
network interface card (NIC) with
iAMT Intel 82579LM Gigabit
Network Connection
NIC Power Down technology
S3/S4/S5 wake on LAN
Ethernet cable not included
Wireless Integrated wireless personal area network
(WPAN) option by way of Bluetooth 4.0
enhanced data rate (EDR) module
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Supports no WPAN option
Integrated wireless local area network
(WLAN) options by way of wireless module
Three WLAN antennas built into
display assembly
Support for the following WLAN formats:
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Atheros WB225 1×1 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Combo Adapter
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Broadcom 43228 802.11abgn 2×2
Wi-Fi Adapter
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Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
WLAN module
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Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
WLAN module
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Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200
802.11b/g/n 2×2 WiFi Adapter
Supports no WLAN option
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Integrated wireless wide area network
(WWAN) options by way of
wireless module
Two world-wide/5-band WWAN antennas
built into display assembly
Secured by subscriber identity module (SIM,
user-accessible behind battery)
Support for the following WWAN formats:
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HP lt2523 LTE/HSPA+ Mobile
Broadband Module
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HP lt2522 LTE/EV-DO Mobile
Broadband Module
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HP un2430 EV-DO/HSPA Mobile
Broadband Module
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HP hs2350 HSPA+ Mobile
Broadband Module
Supports no WWAN option
Supports WWAN after market option
External media
cards
Integrated 54-mm ExpressCard
Secure Digital (SD) flash media slot with
push-push technology, supporting the
following digital card formats:
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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MMC+
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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SDHC
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SDXC
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Ports
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1394a port
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Audio-in (mono microphone)
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Audio-out (stereo headphone)
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Battery connector
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DisplayPort 1.2 (on computer models
equipped with a graphics subsystem
with discrete memory)
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DisplayPort 1.1a (on computer models
equipped with a graphics subsystem
with UMA memory)
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Docking connector
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eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port
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HP Smart AC adapter
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RJ-45 (Ethernet)
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RJ-11 (modem)
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Secondary battery connector
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Serial port
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USB 3.0 ports (2)
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USB 2.0 port
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USB 2.0 charging port
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VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting:
1920×1200 external resolution @
75 Hz, hot plug and unplug and
autodetection for correct output to wideaspect vs. standard aspect video
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Gesture support: MultiTouch gestures
Taps enabled by default √√
Support for TouchPad with image sensor √√
Support for Windows 8 Indirect Touch √√
Power requirements Supports the following HP Smart AC adapters:
Full-size keyboard with numeric keypad
(upper-left justified), dual-point, spill-resistant,
chiclet-style, with durakeys
enabled, two-finger scrolling, and pinchzoom as default
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Supports the following batteries:
Security Supports security cable lock √√
Supports fingerprint reader and no
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90-W HP Smart AC adapter (PFC, EM,
3-wire)
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90-W HP Smart AC adapter (PFC, 3wire)
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65-W HP Smart AC adapter (non-PFC,
3-wire)
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65-W HP Smart AC adapter (RC/V,
EM, 3-wire)
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9-cell, 100-Wh, 3.0-Ah battery
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9-cell, 73-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery
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6-cell, 62-Wh, 2.8-Ah battery
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6-cell, 55-Wh, 2.8-Ah battery
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3-cell, 31-Wh, 2.8-Ah battery
fingerprint reader option
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Supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
(Infineon, soldered down) and
TPM Enhanced Drive Lock (not supported in
Asia and the People's Republic of China)
Integrated Smart Card reader (active) √√
Full volume encryption √√
Preboot authentication (password,
Smart Card)
Operating system Preinstalled:
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Windows® 7 Home Premium 64- and
32-bit with Microsoft Basics (in
Canada, Japan, and the United States)
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Windows 7 Professional 64- and 32-bit
with Microsoft Basics (in Canada,
Japan, and the United States)
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FreeDOS
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Preinstalled with Microsoft Office:
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Windows 7 Home Basic 32-bit with
Office Starter (emerging markets only,
not available in Japan)
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64- and
32-bit with Office Starter (not available
in Japan)
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with
Office 2010 Personal (only in Japan)
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with
Office 2010 Home and Personal (only
in Japan)
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with
Office 2010 Professional (only
in Japan)
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Windows 7 Professional 64- and 32-bit
with Office 2010 Starter (not available
in Japan)
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Windows 7 Professional 64- and 32-bit
with Office 2010 Business and Home
(only in Japan)
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Windows 7 Professional 64- and 32-bit
with Office 2010 Personal (only
in Japan)
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Windows 7 Professional 64- and 32-bit
with Office 2010 Professional (only
in Japan)
Restore media—DR-DVD:
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Windows 7
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Windows 7 with Windows DVD
Restore media—OS-DVD:
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Windows 7 Home Basic 32-bit
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64- and
32-bit
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Windows 7 Professional 64- and 32-bit
Certified:
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Microsoft WHQL
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SuSE Linux 64-bit Service Pack 2
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Category Description HP EliteBook 8470w
Mobile Workstation
computer model
HP EliteBook 8470p
Notebook PC
computer model
Web-only support:
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Windows XP Pro 32-bit
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Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit
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Windows 7 Enterprise 64- and 32-bit
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64- and 32-bit
Serviceability End user replaceable parts:
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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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mSATA drive
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Optical drive
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Solid-state drive
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WLAN module
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WWAN module
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2 External component identification
Display
Item Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Suspend if the display is
(2) WLAN antennas (3)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate
(3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(4) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.
(5) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs.
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closed while the power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside
of the computer.
with WLANs.
Item Component Description
(6) Keyboard light button Turns the keyboard light on or off.
(7) Keyboard light Illuminates the keyboard, especially in low-
light conditions.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around
the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region.
Display
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Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.
(2) Power button
(3) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish
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When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Suspend.
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When the computer is in the Suspend state, press
the button briefly to exit Suspend.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the
button briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and operating
system shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and
hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off
the computer.
To learn more about your power settings:
1. Select Computer > Control Center.
2. In the left pane, click System, and then click
Power Management in the right pane.
a wireless connection.
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Item Component Description
Keys
(4) Web browser button
(5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(6) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon instead of a password logon.
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When the computer is on, press the button to open
the default Web browser.
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When the computer is off, in the Suspend state, or
in Hibernation, the button does not perform any
action or function.
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key.
(3) Operating system logo key Displays the operating system menu.
(4) Operating system applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
Keys
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Item Component Description
(5) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad is turned on, it 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.
(6) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when
pressed in combination with the fn key.
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Lights
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) TouchPad light
(2) Caps lock light
(3) Power light
(4) Wireless light
(5) Web browser light
(6) Mute light
(7) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
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Amber: The TouchPad is off.
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Off: The TouchPad is on.
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On: Caps lock is on.
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Off: Caps lock is off.
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
WLAN device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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On: The computer is on.
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Off: The computer is off, in the Suspend state, or
in Hibernation.
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Amber: Computer sound is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
Lights
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TouchPad
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) Pointing stick (select models only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on
the screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button (select
models only)
(3) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(4) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on
(5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(7) Right pointing stick button (select
models only)
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
the screen.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Front
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(2) Wireless light
(3) Power light
(4) AC adapter/Battery light
(5) Hard drive light
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
WLAN device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
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Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state.
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
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Amber: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is charged from 0 to
90 percent.
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White: The computer is connected to external power
and the battery is charged from 90 to 99 percent.
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available
power source has reached a low battery level.
When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the
battery light begins blinking rapidly.
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Off: The battery is fully charged.
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Blinking white: The hard drive or optical drive is
being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive.
(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound. One of the speakers is on the bottom of
the computer, and it cannot be seen from the front of
the computer.
Front
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Left side
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such
(3) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide
as a camcorder.
enhanced USB power performance.
(4) HP ExpressCard slot or Smart Card reader
(depending on configuration)
(5) Media Card Reader Supports the following digital card formats:
(6) Upgrade bay (optical drive shown) The upgrade bay can hold a weight-saver option, a hard
(7) Optical drive eject button (select
models only)
Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards.
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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MMC+
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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SDHC
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SDXC
drive, or an optical drive that reads an optical disc.
NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes
to an optical disc.
Releases the disc tray.
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Right side
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio. Also connects an optional
headset microphone.
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.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
(2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(3) Smart Card reader Supports optional smart cards.
(4) eSATA/USB 2.0 port Connects an optional high-performance eSATA
component, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or
connects an optional USB device.
(5) USB charging port Connects an optional USB device. The USB charging port
can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3
players, even when the computer is off.
(6) DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a
high-performance monitor or projector.
Right side
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Rear
Item Component Description
(7) Vents (2) Enables airflow 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 off during
routine operation.
(8) Security cable slot Attaches 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.
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Item Component Description
(1) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
22 Chapter 2 External component identification
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