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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC

Maintenance and Service Guide

Development Company, L.P.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Athlon, Phenom, Sempron, Turion, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel, Celeron, Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of

its proprietor.

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		Computer
		models		models
		equipped with		equipped with
		an		an
		AMD processor		Intel 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)

	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)

Category	Description	Computer		Computer
		models		models
		equipped with		equipped with
		an		an
		AMD processor		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)

	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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Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	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		√

Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	Intel processor

Graphics	Internal graphics:	√

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

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

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

●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:

●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

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

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

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

●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

●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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Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	Intel processor

	Internal graphics:		√
	● Intel HD Graphics 3000
	● Intel HD Graphics
	Switchable discrete graphics:
	● ATI XT Radeon HD 6770M M2 package with 2048-
	MB of discrete video memory (64-MB × 32 GDDR5 ×
	8 PCs, 5 Gbps); muxless, support for BACO
	● ATI XT Radeon HD 6770M M2 package with 1024-
	MB of discrete video memory (32-MB × 32 GDDR5 ×
	8 PCs, 5 Gbps); muxless, support for BACO
	● ATI XT Radeon HD 6490M M2 package with 1024-
	MB 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
	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:	√
	● 8192-MB total system memory (4096×2)
	● 6144-MB total system memory (4096×1 + 2048×1)
	● 4096-MB total system memory (4096×1 or 2048×2)
	● 3072-MB total system memory (2048×1 + 1024×1)
	● 2048-MB total system memory (2048×1 or 1024×2)

Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	Intel processor

	Supports the following configurations:		√
	● 16384-MB total system memory (8192×2)
	● 12288-MB total system memory (8192×1 + 4096×1)
	● 8192-MB total system memory (8192×1 or 4096×2)
	● 6144-MB total system memory (4096×1 + 2048×1)
	● 4096-MB total system memory (4096×1 or 2048×2)
	● 3072-MB total system memory (2048×1 + 1024×1)
	● 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

	Supports the following double hard drive configurations:
	● 2 TB (1 TB, 5400 rpm, 12.7 mm × 2)
	● 1500 GB (750 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm × 2)
	● 1500 GB (750 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm × 2)

	Supports the following double hard drive configurations:	√	√
	● 1 TB, 5400 rpm, 12.7 mm
	● 750 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm
	● 640 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm
	● 500 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm
	● 320 GB, 7200 and 5400 rpm, 9.5 and 7.0 mm
	● 250 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 and 7.0 mm

Optical drive	Fixed	√	√

	Serial ATA	√	√

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Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	Intel processor

	12.7-mm tray load	√	√

	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)	√	√

Wireless	Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by	√	√
	way of wireless module

	Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly	√	√

Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	Intel processor

	Support for the following WLAN formats:	√	√
	● Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 3012
	Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter
	● Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter
	● Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter
	● Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 2070
	Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter (BT3.0HS ready)
	● Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and
	20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter
	● Ralink RT3090BC4 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and
	Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter (BT3.0HS ready)
	● Ralink 5390GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter
	● Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and
	Bluetooth 4.0LE Combo Adapter

	Support for the following WLAN formats:	√
	● Atheros AR9002WB-1NGB 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi
	and Bluetooth 2.1EDR+ Combo Adapter
	(BT3.0+HS ready)
	● Realtek 8188BC8 802.11a/b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and
	Bluetooth 3.0+HS Combo Adapter
	● Realtek 8188GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter

	Support for the following WLAN formats:		√
	● Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230
	● Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n 1×2
	WLAN module
	● Intel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150

External media	Digital Media Slot supports the following digital	√	√
card	card formats:
	● MultiMediaCard
	● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
	● Secure Digital High Capacity Memory card
	● Secure Digital Extended Capacity Memory Card

	HP Multi-Format digital Media Reader support SD/SDHC/	√	√
	SDXC with UHS104 support, MMC push-push insertion and
	removal

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Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	Intel processor

Ports	● 3-pin AC power	√	√
	● Audio-in (mono microphone)
	● Audio-out (stereo headphone)
	● HDMI version 1.4 supporting up to 1080p,
	1920×1200 @ 60Hz and 1920×1200 @ 60Hz in
	DVI mode
	● RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
	● USB 2.0 (3 ports)
	● VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2048×1536 external
	resolution @ 85 and 75 Hz, 1920×1200 external
	resolution @ 60Hz, hot plug and unplug and auto-
	detection for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard
	aspect video

Keyboard/	Full-size, Dura-coat, island-style keyboard with full numeric	√	√
pointing devices	keypad

	TouchPad with multi-touch gestures, 2-finger scrolling, and	√	√
	pinch-zoom enabled

	Taps enabled by default	√	√

Power	90W slim travel AC adapter with localized cable plug	√	√
requirements	support (3-wire plug with ground pin, supports 3-pin
	DC connector)
	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:	√	√
	● 9-cell, 3.00-Ah (100-Wh) Li-ion battery
	● 6-cell, 2.80-Ah (62-Wh) Li-ion battery
	● 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		√

Category	Description	Computer	Computer
		models	models
		equipped with	equipped with
		an	an
		AMD processor	Intel processor

Operating	Preinstalled:	√	√
system

●Windows 7 Home Basic

●Windows 7 Home Premium

●Windows 7 Professional

●RedFlag

●FreeDOS

Serviceability

End-user replaceable parts:

√

●AC adapter

●Battery

●Hard drives (2)

●Memory modules (2)

●Optical drive

●WLAN module

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Buttons

Item	Component	Description

(1)	Power button	● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
		the computer.
		● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
		initiate Sleep.
		● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
		button briefly to exit Sleep.
		● 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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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.

Keys

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.

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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:
		● Select Start > Programs > Beats Audio
		Control Panel > Listening Experience.
		– or –
		● 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	●	White: Caps lock is on.
		●	Off: Caps lock is off.

(2)	Power light	●	White: The computer is on.
		●	Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
		●	Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(3)	Mute light	●	White: Computer sound is on.
		●	Amber: Computer sound is off.

(4)	Wireless light	●	White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
			wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or
			a Bluetooth device, is on.
		●	Amber: All wireless devices are off.

(5)	TouchPad on light	●	On: The TouchPad is on.
		●	Off: The TouchPad is off.

(6)	TouchPad off light	●	Off: The TouchPad is on.
		●	On: The TouchPad is off.

(7)	Fingerprint reader light (select models only)	●	White: The fingerprint was read.
		●	Amber: The fingerprint was not read.

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TouchPad

Item	Component	Description

(1)	TouchPad off light	●	Off: The TouchPad is on.
		●	On: The TouchPad is off.

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

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

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

(5)	TouchPad on light	●	On: The TouchPad is on.
		●	Off: The TouchPad is off.

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

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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.

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Item	Component	Description

(1)	Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

(2)	Digital Media Slot	Supports the following digital card formats:
		●	MultiMediaCard
		●	Secure Digital (SD) Card

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Item	Component	Description

(1)	Vent	Enables airflow to cool internal components.
		NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
		internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
		for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
		routine operation.

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

(3)	HDMI port	Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
		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	●	White: The computer is on.
		●	Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
		●	Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(2)	Drive light	●	Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
		●	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.

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

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

(5)	Optical drive light	●	White: The optical drive is being accessed.
		●	Amber: The optical drive is off.

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

(7)	AC adapter light	●	White: The computer is connected to external power
			and the battery is fully charged.
		●	Amber: The battery is charging.
		●	Off: The computer is not connected to
			external power.

(8)	Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

(9)	Security cable slot	Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
		NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
		deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
		mishandled or stolen.

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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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