HP (Hewlett-Packard) DV7 User Manual

HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC

Maintenance and Service Guide

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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.

Second Edition: May 2011

First Edition: January 2011

Document Part Number: 635468-003

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 ................................................................................... 11

Top ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Buttons ................................................................................................................... 12

Keys ...................................................................................................................... 13

Lights ..................................................................................................................... 15

TouchPad ............................................................................................................... 16

Display ................................................................................................................................. 17

Front ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Left side ................................................................................................................................ 19

Right side .............................................................................................................................. 20

Bottom .................................................................................................................................. 21

3 Illustrated parts catalog .................................................................................................. 22

Service tag ............................................................................................................................ 23

Computer major components ................................................................................................... 24

Display assembly subcomponents ............................................................................................. 33

Mass storage devices ............................................................................................................. 34

Miscellaneous parts ................................................................................................................ 35

Sequential part number listing .................................................................................................. 36

4 Removal and replacement procedures ............................................................................ 46

Preliminary replacement requirements ....................................................................................... 46

Tools required ......................................................................................................... 46

Service considerations ............................................................................................. 46

Plastic parts ............................................................................................. 46

Cables and connectors ............................................................................. 46

Drive handling ......................................................................................... 47

Grounding guidelines .............................................................................................. 47

Electrostatic discharge damage .................................................................. 47

Packaging and transporting guidelines ........................................ 49

Component replacement procedures ........................................................................................ 51

Service tag ............................................................................................................. 51

Computer feet ......................................................................................................... 52

Battery ................................................................................................................... 52

Optical drive .......................................................................................................... 53

Hard drive ............................................................................................................. 56

RTC battery ............................................................................................................ 60

Memory module ...................................................................................................... 61

WLAN module ........................................................................................................ 62

Keyboard ............................................................................................................... 65

Top cover ............................................................................................................... 68

Fingerprint reader board .......................................................................................... 72

Power button board ................................................................................................. 74

Display lid switch board .......................................................................................... 76

SD Card reader board ............................................................................................. 78

Bluetooth module .................................................................................................... 80

USB board ............................................................................................................. 82

Front speakers ........................................................................................................ 84

Power connector cable ............................................................................................ 86

System board ......................................................................................................... 87

Fan/heat sink assembly ........................................................................................... 91

Processor ............................................................................................................... 95

Optical drive cable ................................................................................................. 99

Rear speakers ....................................................................................................... 100

Subwoofer ........................................................................................................... 102

Display assembly .................................................................................................. 103

5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics .................................................................. 111

Using Setup Utility ................................................................................................................ 111

Starting Setup Utility .............................................................................................. 111

Changing the language of Setup Utility .................................................................... 111

Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility .................................................................. 112

Displaying system information ................................................................................. 112

Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility ................................................................... 113

Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................... 113

Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................ 113

Determining the BIOS version .................................................................. 114

Downloading a BIOS update ................................................................... 114

Using System Diagnostics ...................................................................................................... 115

6 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 116

Device specifications ............................................................................................................ 116

17.3-inch display specifications ............................................................................................. 117

Hard drive specifications ...................................................................................................... 118

7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................... 119

Restore ............................................................................................................................... 119

Creating restore media ......................................................................................................... 120

Performing a system restore ................................................................................................... 121

Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ........................... 121

Restoring using the restore media ............................................................................ 122

Changing the computer boot order .......................................................................... 122

Backing up and recovering your information ........................................................................... 123

Using Windows Backup and Restore ....................................................................... 124

Using Windows system restore points ...................................................................... 124

When to create restore points .................................................................. 124

Create a system restore point ................................................................... 125

Restore to a previous date and time .......................................................... 125

8 Power cord set requirements ........................................................................................ 126

Requirements for all countries ................................................................................................ 126

Requirements for specific countries and regions ....................................................................... 127

9 Recycling ...................................................................................................................... 128

Battery ................................................................................................................................ 128

Display ............................................................................................................................... 128

Index ............................................................................................................................... 134

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1 Product description

Category Description Computer

models equipped with an AMD processor

Product Name HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC √√

Processors AMD A8-3530MX 2.60-GHz processor, (1.90-

GHz FSB, 4.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 45 W)

AMD A8-3510MX 2.50-GHz processor (1.80-

GHz FSB, 4.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 45 W)

AMD A8-3500M 2.40-GHz processor (1.50-GHz FSB, 4.0-

MB L2 cache, quad core, 35 W)

AMD A6-3410MX 2.30-GHz processor (1.60-GHz FSB,

2.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 45 W)

AMD A6-3400M 2.30-GHz processor (1.40-GHz FSB, 4.0-

MB L2 cache, quad core, 35 W)

AMD A4-3310MX 2.50-GHz processor (2.10-GHz FSB,

2.0-MB L2 cache, dual core, 45 W)

AMD A4-3300M 2.50-GHz processor (1.90-GHz FSB, 2.0-

MB L2 cache, dual core, 35 W)

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Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

AMD E2-3000M 2.40-GHz processor (1.80-GHz FSB, 4.0-

MB L2 cache, quad core, 35 W)

AMD Athlon II N370 2.50-GHz processor (1.0-MB

L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, 3.2-GT/ second, dual core, 35 W)

AMD Athlon II P340 2.20-GHz processor (1.0-MB

L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, 3.2-GT/ second, dual core, 25 W)

AMD Athlon II P360 2.30-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, dual core, 25 W)

AMD Phenom II N850 2.20-GHz processor (1.5-MB

L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, triple core, 35 W)

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models equipped with an AMD processor

Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

AMD Phenom II P960 1.80-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, quad core, 25 W)

AMD Phenom II P860 2.00-GHz processor (1.5-MB

L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, triple core, 25 W)

AMD Phenom II P650 2.60-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, dual core, 25 W)

AMD Phenom II N660 3.00-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/second, dual core, 35 W)

AMD Phenom II N870 2.30-GHz processor (1.5-MB

L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, triple core, 35 W)

AMD Phenom II N970 2.20-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L2 cache, 1333-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, quad core, 35 W)

AMD Turion II N570 2.70-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, dual core, 35 W)

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AMD Turion II N560 2.50-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L2 cache, 1066-MHz FSB, 3.6-GT/ second, dual core, 35 W)

Intel Quad Core i7-2820QM 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 3.10-

GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 8-MB L3 cache, 45 W)

Intel Quad Core i7-2720QM 2.20-GHz (turbo up to 3.00-

GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)

Intel Quad Core i7-2630QM 2.00-GHz (turbo up to 2.90-

GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6-MB L3 cache, 45 W)

Intel Dual Core i7-2620M 2.70-GHz (turbo up to 3.40-

GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 4-MB L3 cache, 35 W)

Intel Dual Core i5-2540M 2.60-GHz (turbo up to 3.30-

GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)

Intel Dual Core i5-2520M 2.50-GHz (turbo up to 3.20-

GHz) processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)

Intel Dual Core i5-2430M 2.40-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.00-

GHz) processor (3.0-MB L3 cache, 35 W)

Intel Dual Core i5-2410M 2.30-GHz (turbo up to 2.90-

GHz) processor (3-MB L3 cache, 35 W)

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models equipped with an AMD processor

Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Intel Dual Core i3-2350M 2.30-GHz processor (3.0-MB

L3 cache, 35 W)

Intel Dual Core i3-2330M 2.20-GHz processor (3.0-MB

L3 cache, 35 W)

Intel Dual Core i3-2310M 2.10-GHz processor (3-MB

L3 cache, 35 W)

Intel Pentium B950 TJ85 2.10-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L3 cache, dual core, 35 W)

Intel Pentium B940 TJ85 2.00-GHz processor (2.0-MB

L3 cache, dual core, 35 W)

Chipset ATI RS880M - AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD

4250

Northbridge: AMD RS880MD

Southbridge: AMD SB820M

Intel® HM65 Express chipset √

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Category Description Computer

models equipped with an AMD processor

Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Graphics Internal graphics:

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AMD Radeon™ HD 6620G graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A8 processor

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AMD Radeon HD 6520G graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A6 processor

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AMD Radeon HD 6480G graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A4 processor

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ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 graphics with 128-MB sideport memory (64-MB×16 DDR3 800 @ 900 MHz) supporting DX10.1 on computer models equipped with an AMD Athlon, Phenom, and Turion processor

Switchable discrete graphics:

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AMD RadeonT HD 6755G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A8 or A6 processor; supports bus alive/chip off (BACO), dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI

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AMD RadeonT HD 6645G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A8 processor; supports BACO, dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI

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AMD RadeonT HD 6545G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A6 processor; supports BACO, dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI

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AMD RadeonT HD 6515G2 graphics on computer models equipped with an AMD A4 processor; supports BACO, dual graphics, HD decode, DX11, and HDMI

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AMD Pro (AMD Radeon HD 6650M) with 1024-MB of discrete video memory (64-MB×16 DDR3 800 @ 900 MHz × 8 PCs); 128-bit M2 package muxless switchable

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ATi XT with 512-MB of discrete video memory (64MB×16 DDR3 800 @ 900 MHz × 4 PCs); 64-bit M2 package muxless switchable

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Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Internal graphics:

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Intel HD Graphics 3000

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Intel HD Graphics

Switchable discrete graphics:

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ATI XT Radeon HD 6770M M2 package with 2048MB of discrete video memory (64-MB × 32 GDDR5 × 8 PCs, 5 Gbps); muxless, support for BACO

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ATI XT Radeon HD 6770M M2 package with 1024MB of discrete video memory (32-MB × 32 GDDR5 × 8 PCs, 5 Gbps); muxless, support for BACO

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ATI XT Radeon HD 6490M M2 package with 1024MB of discrete video memory (64-MB × 32 GDDR5 × 4 PCs, 5Gbps); muxless, support for BACO

Support HD decode, DX11, and HDMI √

Panel 17.3-in, WVA AntiGlare (1920×1080), full high-definition

(FHD), light-emitting diode (LED) display; typical brightness: 300 nits

17.3-in, SVA BrightView (1600×900), high-definition+ (HD +), LED, display; typical brightness: 200 nits

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All display assemblies include 2 wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables

Supports 16:9 ultra wide aspect ratio

Supports low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS)

Lighted logo on top bezel

Memory 2 customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots √√

Supports dual-channel memory √√

Supports up to 8192 GB of system RAM √√

DDR3/1333-MHz √√

Supports the following configurations:

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8192-MB total system memory (4096×2)

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6144-MB total system memory (4096×1 + 2048×1)

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4096-MB total system memory (4096×1 or 2048×2)

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3072-MB total system memory (2048×1 + 1024×1)

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2048-MB total system memory (2048×1 or 1024×2)

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Category Description Computer

models equipped with an AMD processor

Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Supports the following configurations:

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16384-MB total system memory (8192×2)

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12288-MB total system memory (8192×1 + 4096×1)

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8192-MB total system memory (8192×1 or 4096×2)

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6144-MB total system memory (4096×1 + 2048×1)

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4096-MB total system memory (4096×1 or 2048×2)

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3072-MB total system memory (2048×1 + 1024×1)

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2048-MB total system memory (2048×1 or 1024×2)

Hard drives Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) hard drives in 12.7-mm (.50-

in), 9.5-mm (.37-in), and 7.0-mm (.28-in) thicknesses

Customer-accessible √√

Accelerometer hard drive protection support √√

Supports up to 2 hard drives √√

Supports 160-GB solid-state drive (solid-state drive) √

Serial ATA √√

Supports 500 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm hard drive + 160 GB

solid-state drive combination

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Supports the following double hard drive configurations:

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2 TB (1 TB, 5400 rpm, 12.7 mm × 2)

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1500 GB (750 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm × 2)

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1500 GB (750 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm × 2)

Supports the following double hard drive configurations:

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1 TB, 5400 rpm, 12.7 mm

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750 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm

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640 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm

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500 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm

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320 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 and 7.0 mm

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250 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 and 7.0 mm

Optical drive Fixed √√

Serial ATA √√

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models equipped with an AMD processor

12.7-mm tray load √√

Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Supports Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW

Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe

Supports Blu-ray Disc R/RW with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW

Double-Layer Drive with LightScribe

Supports DVD±RW Double-Layer LightScribe

SuperMulti Drive

Supports zero-power optical drive (computer models

equipped with AMD Athlon, Phenom, and Turion processors)

Audio and video Dual array digital microphones with appropriate beam-

forming, echo-cancellation, noise-suppression software

HD audio √√

Quad speakers √√

HP Beats audio √√

HP triple bass reflex subwoofer √√

HP TrueVision low-light HD VGA webcam (fixed, no tilt with

activity LED, 1280×800 by 30 frames per second

Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC) √√

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Wireless Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by

way of wireless module

Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly √√

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Category Description Computer

models equipped with an AMD processor

Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Support for the following WLAN formats:

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Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter

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Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter

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Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter

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Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter (BT3.0HS ready)

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Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter

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Ralink RT3090BC4 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter (BT3.0HS ready)

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Ralink 5390GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter

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Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0LE Combo Adapter

Support for the following WLAN formats:

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Atheros AR9002WB-1NGB 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1EDR+ Combo Adapter (BT3.0+HS ready)

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Realtek 8188BC8 802.11a/b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0+HS Combo Adapter

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Realtek 8188GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter

Support for the following WLAN formats:

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Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230

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Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n 1×2 WLAN module

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Intel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150

External media card

HP Multi-Format digital Media Reader support SD/SDHC/

Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats:

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MultiMediaCard

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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Secure Digital High Capacity Memory card

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Secure Digital Extended Capacity Memory Card

SDXC with UHS104 support, MMC push-push insertion and removal

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Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Ports

Keyboard/ pointing devices

TouchPad with multi-touch gestures, 2-finger scrolling, and

Taps enabled by default √√

Power requirements

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3-pin AC power

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Audio-in (mono microphone)

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Audio-out (stereo headphone)

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HDMI version 1.4 supporting up to 1080p, 1920×1200 @ 60Hz and 1920×1200 @ 60Hz in DVI mode

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RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)

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USB 2.0 (3 ports)

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VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2048×1536 external resolution @ 85 and 75 Hz, 1920×1200 external resolution @ 60Hz, hot plug and unplug and autodetection for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video

Full-size, Dura-coat, island-style keyboard with full numeric keypad

pinch-zoom enabled

90W slim travel AC adapter with localized cable plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector)

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65W slim travel AC adapter with localized cable plug support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector)

120W slim travel AC adapter with localized cable plug

support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin DC connector)

Support for the following batteries:

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9-cell, 3.00-Ah (100-Wh) Li-ion battery

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6-cell, 2.80-Ah (62-Wh) Li-ion battery

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6-cell, 2.55-Ah (55-Wh) Li-ion battery

Supports fast charge

Security Security cable slot

Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support

Supports Intel AT-p Ready √

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Category Description Computer

models equipped with an AMD processor

Computer models equipped with an Intel processor

Operating system

Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:

Preinstalled:

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Windows 7 Home Basic

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Windows 7 Home Premium

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Windows 7 Professional

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RedFlag

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FreeDOS

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AC adapter

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Battery

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Hard drives (2)

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Memory modules (2)

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Optical drive

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WLAN module

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2 External component identification

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Buttons

Item Component Description

(1) Power button

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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 Sleep.

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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.

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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows 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, select Start >

Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, or refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.

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Keys

Item Component Description

(2) Web browser Opens a Web browser.

NOTE: Until you set up your Internet or network

services, this button opens the Internet Connection Wizard.

(3) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of a

password logon.

Item Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination

with the fn key.

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed

in combination with the b key, the esc key, or the num

lk key.

(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

Top

Item Component Description

(4) b key Increases or decreases the Beats Audio bass settings.

Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats Audio is enabled by default.

You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties:

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Select Start > Programs > Beats Audio Control Panel > Listening Experience.

– or –

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Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel > Listening Experience.

(5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

(6) Integrated numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, the keys can be

used like an external numeric keypad.

(7) num lk key Enables/disables the integrated numeric keypad when

pressed in combination with the fn key.

(8) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.

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Lights

Item Component Description

(1) Caps lock light

(2) Power light

(3) Mute light

(4) Wireless light

(5) TouchPad on light

(6) TouchPad off light

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White: Caps lock is on.

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Off: Caps lock is off.

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White: The computer is on.

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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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White: Computer sound is on.

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Amber: Computer sound is off.

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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (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 TouchPad is on.

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Off: The TouchPad is off.

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Off: The TouchPad is on.

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On: The TouchPad is off.

(7) Fingerprint reader light (select models only)

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White: The fingerprint was read.

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Amber: The fingerprint was not read.

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TouchPad

Item Component Description

(1) TouchPad off light

(2) TouchPad icon Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the

(3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on

(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(5) TouchPad on light

(6) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

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Off: The TouchPad is on.

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On: The TouchPad is off.

TouchPad icon to turn the TouchPad on and off.

the screen.

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On: The TouchPad is on.

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Off: The TouchPad is off.

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Display

Item Component Description

(1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with

wireless local area networks (WLAN).

(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.

(4) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the

webcam, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam > CyberLink YouCam.

*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, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

Display

Front

Item Component Description

(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:

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MultiMediaCard

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Secure Digital (SD) Card

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Left side

Item Component Description

(1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a

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.

high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

(5) SuperSpeed USB ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide

enhanced USB power performance (only on computer models equipped with an AMD A8, A6, A4, or E2 processor).

NOTE: The SuperSpeed USB ports are also compatible

with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices.

(6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

(7) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered

stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

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 a jack,

the computer speakers are disabled.

Left side

Right side

Item Component Description

(1) Power light

(2) Drive light

(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

(4) Optical drive Reads and writes to an optical disc.

(5) Optical drive light

(6) Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disc.

(7) AC adapter light

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White: The computer is on.

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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

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Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive.

NOTE: For information on HP ProtectSmart

Hard Drive Protection, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.

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White: The optical drive is being accessed.

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Amber: The optical drive is off.

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White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged.

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Amber: The battery is charging.

(8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(9) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

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Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

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Item Component Description

(1) Integrated subwoofer Provides superior bass sound.

(2) Vents (7) Enable 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.

(3) Battery bay Holds the battery.

(4) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay, and releases

the hard drive/memory module compartment cover.

(5) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and wireless LAN (WLAN) device,

and contains the memory module slots.

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace

the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support.

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