HP Compaq 6735b Notebook PC and HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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and AMD Turion are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel and Core are trademarks of
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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: July 2008
Document Part Number: 463946-001
MSG revision history
Revision |
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Description |
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A |
November 2009 |
The AC adapter descriptions and part numbers have been updated to 463958-001 |
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for the 65-W HP Smart AC adapter for use in all countries and regions except India |
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and 577170-001 for the 65-W HP Smart AC adapter for use in India. The information |
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was updated in the following locations: Product description on page 1, |
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Miscellaneous parts on page 31, and Sequential part number listing on page 32. |
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February 2010 |
The serial connector is not included in the Cable Kit, part number 487138-001. The |
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Cable Kit information has been updated in the following locations: Computer major |
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components on page 20 and Cable Kit on page 29. |
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The serial connector and serial connector cable are available using part number |
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487120-001. The information has been updated in the following locations: Computer |
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major components on page 20, Sequential part number listing on page 32 and |
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Serial connector and cable on page 96. |
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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, 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 computer 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 ........................................................................................................................................ |
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External component identification ................................................................................................................ |
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Top components ................................................................................................................................... |
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Top components .................................................................................................................. |
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Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader .......................................................................... |
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Keys ................................................................................................................................... |
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TouchPad .......................................................................................................................... |
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Front components .............................................................................................................................. |
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Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... |
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Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... |
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Rear components ............................................................................................................................... |
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Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... |
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Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................................... |
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Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Computer major components ............................................................................................................. |
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Plastics Kit .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Cable Kit ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Mass storage devices ......................................................................................................................... |
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Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................ |
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Sequential part number listing ............................................................................................................ |
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4 Removal and replacement procedures ....................................................................................................... |
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Preliminary replacement requirements ............................................................................................... |
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Tools required .................................................................................................................... |
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Service considerations ....................................................................................................... |
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Plastic parts ....................................................................................................... |
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Cables and connectors ..................................................................................... |
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Drive handling ................................................................................................... |
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Grounding guidelines ......................................................................................................... |
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Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................ |
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Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................. |
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Workstation guidelines |
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Equipment guidelines ....................................................................... |
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Unknown user password ................................................................................................... |
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Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. |
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Service tag ......................................................................................................................... |
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Computer feet .................................................................................................................... |
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Battery ............................................................................................................................... |
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SIM .................................................................................................................................... |
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Display inverter .................................................................................................................. |
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Bluetooth module ............................................................................................................... |
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Hard drive .......................................................................................................................... |
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RTC battery ....................................................................................................................... |
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Optical drive ....................................................................................................................... |
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Expansion memory module ............................................................................................... |
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WLAN module .................................................................................................................... |
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Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... |
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Primary memory module .................................................................................................... |
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WWAN module .................................................................................................................. |
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Switch cover ...................................................................................................................... |
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Power button board ........................................................................................................... |
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Fan ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Heat sink ............................................................................................................................ |
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Processor ........................................................................................................................... |
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Display assembly ............................................................................................................... |
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Top cover ........................................................................................................................... |
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TouchPad assembly .......................................................................................................... |
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ExpressCard board ............................................................................................................ |
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Audio board ....................................................................................................................... |
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Modem module .................................................................................................................. |
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Speaker ............................................................................................................................. |
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USB/digital media board .................................................................................................... |
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Bluetooth module cable ..................................................................................................... |
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Rear cover ......................................................................................................................... |
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SIM connector board ......................................................................................................... |
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Modem module cable ........................................................................................................ |
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Serial connector and cable ................................................................................................ |
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System board ..................................................................................................................... |
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Optical drive connector board .......................................................................................... |
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5 Computer Setup .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. |
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Using Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................... |
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Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... |
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Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. |
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Computer Setup Menus ................................................................................................................... |
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File menu ......................................................................................................................... |
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Security menu .................................................................................................................. |
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Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................ |
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System Configuration menu ............................................................................................ |
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6 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Computer specifications ................................................................................................................... |
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15.4-inch, WSXGA display specifications ........................................................................................ |
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15.4-inch, WXGA display specifications ........................................................................................... |
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Hard drive specifications .................................................................................................................. |
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DVD±RW and CD-RW Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications .................................................. |
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DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive specifications ........................................................................................ |
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DVD-ROM Drive ............................................................................................................................... |
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System DMA specifications .............................................................................................................. |
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System interrupt specifications ......................................................................................................... |
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System I/O address specifications ................................................................................................... |
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System memory map specifications ................................................................................................. |
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7 Screw listing ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screw ..................................................................................................... |
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Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw ................................................................................................... |
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Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Phillips PM2.5×9.0 captive screw ..................................................................................................... |
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Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Phillips PM2.5×7.0 captive screw ..................................................................................................... |
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Phillips PM2.0×4.0 captive screw ..................................................................................................... |
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Torx8 T8M2.5×9.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Torx8 T8M2.5×4.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Phillips PM2.5×3.0 broad-head screw .............................................................................................. |
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Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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Hex HM5.0×9.0 screw lock .............................................................................................................. |
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Torx8 T8M2.5×6.0 screw ................................................................................................................. |
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8 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. |
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Overview .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Backing up ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Backup tips ...................................................................................................................... |
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Backing up your information ............................................................................................ |
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Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... |
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Recovering the hard drive using f11 ................................................................................................. |
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Recovering information using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) .... |
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9 Connector pin assignments ....................................................................................................................... |
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Audio-in (microphone) ...................................................................................................................... |
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Audio-out (headphone) ..................................................................................................................... |
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External monitor ............................................................................................................................... |
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RJ-11 (modem) ................................................................................................................................ |
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RJ-45 (network) ................................................................................................................................ |
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S-Video-out ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Serial port ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Universal Serial Bus ......................................................................................................................... |
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10 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................. |
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Requirements for all countries and regions ...................................................................................... |
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Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................. |
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11 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................... |
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Battery .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Display .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Index ................................................................................................................................................................. |
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6735b |
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Notebook PC |
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HP Compaq 6730b |
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Notebook PC |
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Notebook PC |
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Processors |
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T9600 2.80-GHz |
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P9500 2.53-GHz |
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T9400 2.53-GHz |
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● Intel Core 2 Duo |
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P8600 2.40-GHz |
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● Intel Core 2 Duo |
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P8400 2.26-GHz |
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processor, 25W, 3- |
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MB L2 cache, 800- |
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● AMD Turion™ X2 |
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Ultra Dual Core |
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ZM-86 2.40-GHz |
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processor, 35W, 2- |
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● AMD Turion X2 Ultra |
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Dual Core ZM-82 |
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2.20-GHz processor, |
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35W, 2-MB L2 cache |
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Description |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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6730b |
6730b |
6735b |
6735b Notebook |
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Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
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● AMD Turion X2 Ultra |
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Dual Core ZM-80 |
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2.10-GHz processor, |
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35W 2-MB L2 cache |
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● AMD Turion X2 Dual |
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Core RM-70 2.00- |
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35W, 1-MB L2 cache |
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AMD Athlon™ X2 |
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QL-60 1.90-GHz |
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processor, 35W, 1- |
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AMD Sempron™ |
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SI-40 2.00-GHz |
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processor, 25W, |
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512-KB L2 cache |
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Chipset |
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Northbridge: GE45 |
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Southbridge: ICH9M |
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Northbridge: M780G |
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Southbridge: SB700 |
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Graphics |
Mobile Intel® Graphics |
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Media Accelerator |
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4500MHD |
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Intel Universal Memory |
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Architecture (UMA) |
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graphics subsystem |
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integrated with shared |
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video memory |
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(dynamically allocated) |
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ATI Radeon HD 3200 |
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Graphics |
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UMA graphics subsystem |
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integrated with shared |
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video memory |
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(dynamically allocated) |
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Panels |
All display assemblies |
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include 2 wireless local |
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area network (WLAN) |
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antennae |
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15.4-inch WXGA |
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BrightView |
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15.4-inch WXGA+ |
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15.4-inch WXGA |
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Memory |
2 customer-accessible/ |
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upgradable memory |
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module slots |
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Description |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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6730b |
6730b |
6735b |
6735b Notebook |
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Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
PC without |
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with WWAN |
without WWAN |
with WWAN |
WWAN |
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Supports dual-channel |
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Supports up to 4 GB of |
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PC2-6400, 800-MHz, |
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DDR2 |
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Supports the following |
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configurations: |
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8192-MB total |
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system memory |
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(4096 × 2, dual- |
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channel) |
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4096-MB total |
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system memory |
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(4096 × 1) |
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4096-MB total |
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system memory |
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(2048 × 2, dual- |
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3072-MB total |
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system memory |
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(2048 + 1024, dual- |
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2560-MB total |
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system memory |
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2048-MB total |
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system memory |
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(2048 × 1) |
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2048-MB total |
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system memory |
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(1024 × 2, dual- |
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channel) |
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1536-MB total |
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system memory |
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(1024 + 512, dual- |
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1024-MB total |
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system memory |
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(1024 × 1) |
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Hard drives |
Supports 9.5-mm, 2.5- |
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inch hard drives |
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Customer-accessible |
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Serial ATA |
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Category |
Description |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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6730b |
6730b |
6735b |
6735b Notebook |
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Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
PC without |
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with WWAN |
without WWAN |
with WWAN |
WWAN |
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Supports the following |
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drives: |
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250-GB, 5400-rpm |
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160-GB, 5400-rpm |
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120-GB, 7200-rpm |
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120-GB, 5400-rpm |
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Optical drives |
Fixed (loosening of 1 |
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Category |
Description |
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HP Compaq |
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6735b Notebook |
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WWAN |
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Category |
Description |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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6735b |
6735b Notebook |
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Notebook PC |
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WWAN |
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Media Card Reader |
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Ports |
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Audio-in (stereo |
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microphone) |
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headphone) |
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includes link and |
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activity lights) |
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Travel battery |
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USB (4) |
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supporting 1600 × |
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resolution at 75-GHz |
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auto-detect) |
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Adapter |
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Docking |
Support for HP 3-in-1 NAS |
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Docking Station, |
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HP Advanced Docking |
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Keyboard/ |
31.20-mm (12.28-inch) |
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keyboard with embedded |
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numeric keypad |
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Category |
Description |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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6730b |
6730b |
6735b |
6735b Notebook |
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Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
PC without |
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with WWAN |
without WWAN |
with WWAN |
WWAN |
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Touch-sensitive controls |
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Spill-resistant |
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Power |
65-W HP Smart AC |
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requirements |
Adapter with localized |
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cable plug support (2-wire |
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plug with ground pin, |
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connector) and HP Fast |
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Charge Technology |
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6-cell, 55-Wh Li-ion |
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battery |
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6-cell, 47-Wh Li-ion |
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Support for 8-cell Li-ion |
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Extended Life Battery and |
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12-cell Ultra Capacity |
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Security |
Supports Kensington |
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security lock |
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Trusted platform module |
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Fingerprint reader |
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Integrated smart card |
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reader |
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Preinstalled: |
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7
Category |
Description |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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6730b |
6730b |
6735b |
6735b Notebook |
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Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
Notebook PC |
PC without |
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with WWAN |
without WWAN |
with WWAN |
WWAN |
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Restore media: |
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Windows Vista 32 |
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Home Basic |
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Windows Vista |
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Business 32 |
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Windows Vista |
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Business 64 |
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Windows Vista |
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Ultimate |
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Service Pack 2 |
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Certified: |
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Microsoft WHQL |
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SuSE Linux |
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Web support: |
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Serviceability |
End-user replaceable |
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AC adapter |
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primary) |
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Optical drive |
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SIM |
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WLAN module |
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WWAN module |
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8 Chapter 1 Product description
Item |
Component |
Function |
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(1) |
WLAN antenna locations |
Send and receive signals from one or more WLAN devices. |
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These antennae are not visible from the outside of the |
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computer. |
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(2) |
Internal microphones (2) (select models only) |
Record sound. |
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NOTE: Some models have one internal microphone. |
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(3) |
WWAN antenna locations (select models only) |
Send and receive signals from one or more WWAN devices. |
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These antennae are not visible from the outside of the |
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computer. |
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Top components |
9 |
Item |
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Function |
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(4) |
Webcam light (select models only) |
On: The integrated camera is in use. |
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(5) |
HP Webcam (select models only) |
Records audio and video and captures still photographs. |
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Function |
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Power button |
● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the |
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computer. |
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● When the computer is on, press the button to initiate |
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Hibernation. |
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● When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button |
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briefly to exit Hibernation. |
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● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button |
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briefly to exit Sleep. |
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If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® |
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shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power |
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button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. |
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To learn more about your power settings, select Start > |
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Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power |
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Options. |
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(2) |
Internal display switch |
Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is |
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on. |
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10 Chapter 2 External component identification
Item |
Component |
Function |
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(3) |
Info button |
Launches Info Center, which provides shortcuts, such as the |
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following: |
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● HP 3D DriveGuard—Controls settings for software that |
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protects the hard drive by parking the drive when the |
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computer is dropped or moved. |
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● HP Software Setup—Installs preloaded applications to |
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make them accessible to the user. |
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● HP Wireless Assistant—Turns wireless devices on or |
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off. |
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NOTE: If a wireless device is disabled in Computer |
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Setup, it must first be reenabled in Computer Setup before |
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it can be turned on or off using Wireless Assistant. |
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● System Information—Describes the memory, processor |
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speed, BIOS (basic input-output system) and other |
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essential information about your computer system. |
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NOTE: Click the Advanced button to see more |
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information about your system. |
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● User Guides—Provide specific details about the |
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computer, including your components, power, drives, |
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multimedia, security, and wireless features. |
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NOTE: After you configure QuickLook 2, you can open this |
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feature by pressing the info button when the computer is off or |
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in Hibernation. |
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(4) |
Presentation button |
Opens the Presentation Options window, where you can start |
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a frequently used presentation, file, program, or Web site. You |
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can also adjust display settings for optimum viewing. |
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(5) |
Wireless button |
Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a |
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wireless connection. |
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NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network to |
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establish a wireless connection. |
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(6) |
Volume mute button |
Mutes and restores speaker sound. |
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(7) |
Volume scroll zone |
Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease |
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volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also press |
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and hold the minus (-) sign to decrease volume, or press and |
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hold the plus (+) sign to increase volume. |
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(8) |
Fingerprint reader (select models only) |
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password |
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logon. |
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Top components 11
Item |
Component |
Function |
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(1) |
esc key |
Displays system information when pressed in combination with |
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the fn key. |
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(2) |
fn key |
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in |
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combination with a function key or the esc key. |
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(3) |
Windows logo key |
Displays the Windows Start menu. |
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(4) |
Windows applications key |
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. |
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(5) |
Embedded numeric keypad keys |
Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. |
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(6) |
Function keys |
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in |
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combination with the fn key. |
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12 Chapter 2 External component identification
Item |
Component |
Function |
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(1) |
TouchPad* |
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. |
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Left TouchPad button* |
Functions like the left button on an external mouse. |
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Fingerprint reader (select models only) |
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password |
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logon. |
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Right TouchPad button* |
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. |
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(5) |
TouchPad scroll zone |
Functions like the right button on an external mouse. |
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Top components 13
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Wireless light |
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Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless |
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local area network (WLAN) device, an HP Broadband |
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Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on. |
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Amber: All wireless devices are off. |
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(2) |
Power light |
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On: The computer is on. |
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. |
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Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating |
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should be connected. |
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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. |
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Battery light |
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Amber: A battery is charging. |
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Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. |
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Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power |
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source has reached a low battery level. When the battery |
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reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins |
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blinking rapidly. |
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Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power |
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source, the light turns off when all batteries in the |
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computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged |
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into an external power source, the light stays off until the |
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battery reaches a low battery level. |
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(4) |
Drive light |
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Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. |
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Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has |
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temporarily parked the hard drive. |
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(5) |
Display release latch |
Opens the computer. |
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(6) |
Speakers (2) |
Produce sound. |
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(7) |
Audio-out (headphone) jack |
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo |
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speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television |
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audio. |
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NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, |
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the computer speakers are disabled. |
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(8) |
Audio-in (microphone) jack |
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo |
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array microphone, or monaural microphone. |
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14 Chapter 2 External component identification
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Item |
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Media Card Reader (select models only) |
Supports the following optional digital card formats: |
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Memory Stick |
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Memory Stick Pro |
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MultiMediaCard |
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MultiMediaCard Plus |
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● Secure Digital Memory Card |
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● Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card |
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● xD-Picture Card |
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● xD-Picture Card Type H |
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● xD-Picture Card Type M |
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(2) |
USB ports (2) (select models only) |
Connect optional USB devices. |
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(3) |
Optical drive |
Reads an optical disc. |
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(4) |
Serial port |
Connects an optional device, such as a modem, mouse, or |
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printer. |
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Media Card Reader (select models only) |
Supports the following optional digital card formats: |
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Memory Stick |
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Memory Stick Pro |
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MultiMediaCard |
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MultiMediaCard Plus |
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● Secure Digital Memory Card |
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● Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card |
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● xD-Picture Card |
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● xD-Picture Card Type H |
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● xD-Picture Card Type M |
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(2) |
USB ports (2) (select models only) |
Connect optional USB devices. |
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(3) |
Optical drive |
Connect optional USB devices. |
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(4) |
RJ-11 (modem) jack |
Connects a modem cable. |
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(5) |
Security cable slot |
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, |
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but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or |
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stolen. |
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Function |
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(1) |
Power connector |
Connects an AC adapter. |
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(2) |
Vent |
Enables airflow to cool internal components. |
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NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool |
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internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for |
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the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. |
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(3) |
USB ports (2) |
Connect optional USB devices. |
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(4) |
1394 port (select models only) |
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a |
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camcorder. |
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(5) |
ExpressCard slot |
Supports optional ExpressCards. |
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NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Item |
Component |
Function |
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(1) |
Security cable slot |
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. |
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NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, |
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but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or |
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stolen. |
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(2) |
RJ-11 (modem) jack |
Connects a modem cable. |
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(3) |
RJ-45 (network) jack |
Connects a network cable. |
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(4) |
External monitor port |
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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(5) |
S-Video-out jack |
Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, |
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VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. |
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Item |
Component |
Function |
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(1) |
RJ-45 (network) jack |
Connects a network cable. |
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(2) |
External monitor port |
Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. |
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(3) |
S-Video-out jack |
Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, |
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VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. |
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Rear components 17
Item |
Component |
Function |
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(1) |
Battery bay |
Holds the battery. |
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(2) |
Battery release latch |
Releases the battery from the battery bay. |
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(3) |
SIM slot (select models only) |
Contains a WWAN SIM. The SIM slot is located inside the |
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battery bay. |
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(4) |
Accessory battery connector |
Connects an optional accessory battery. |
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(5) |
Vents (5) |
Enable airflow to cool internal components. |
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NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool |
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internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for |
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the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. |
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(6) |
Expansion memory module compartment |
Contains the expansion memory module slot and the WLAN |
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module. |
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CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the |
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wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use |
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in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates |
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wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the |
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module and then receive a warning message, remove the |
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module to restore computer functionality, and then contact |
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technical support through Help and Support. |
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(7) |
Bluetooth module compartment (select models |
Contains a Bluetooth device. |
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only) |
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(8) |
Hard drive bay |
Holds the hard drive. |
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(9) |
Docking connector (select models only) |
Connects an optional docking device. |
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18 Chapter 2 External component identification
The service tag, affixed to the bottom of the computer, provides information that may be needed when troubleshooting system problems. The service tag provides the following information:
(1)Product name: This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer.
(2)Serial number (s/n): This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
(3)Part number/Product number (p/n): This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed.
(4)Model description: This is the number used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
(5)Warranty period: Describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer.
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag.
Service tag 19
Item |
Description |
Spare part number |
(1)15.4-inch display assemblies (include 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables)
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