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First Edition: April 2018
Document Part Number: L18267-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions of
Windows 10. This computer may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers and/or software to take full
advantage of Windows 10 functionality. See for
http://www.microsoft.com details.
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place
the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard, at surface. Do not
allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or
clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows
or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface
temperature limits dened by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC
Right side ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Left side ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
4 Removal and replacement preliminary requirements ..................................................................................................................... 20
Service considerations .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Plastic parts ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Cables and connectors ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Front speakers ................................................................................................................................................... 32
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System board ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Power connector cable ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................................................... 48
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................................................ 49
7 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ...................................................................................................... 51
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ................................................. 51
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number products only) ........ 51
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ......................................................................................... 51
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................................ 52
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................................................... 52
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive ...................................................... 53
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ..................................... 53
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name products only) .......... 53
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings products only) ................................................................. 54
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .......................................................................... 54
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ...................... 54
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name ...................... 54
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings ............................................................ 55
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ................................................................................................................................................. 57
Using Windows tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ........................................................................................................ 57
Using HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media .............................................................................. 58
Before you begin ........................................................................................................................... 58
Creating the recovery media ....................................................................................................... 58
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media .................................................. 58
Restoring and recovery ......................................................................................................................................................... 59
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Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools ......................................................................... 59
Restoring using HP Recovery Manager and the HP Recovery partition .................................................... 59
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ....................................................................................................... 59
Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................................... 60
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................................ 60
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................................ 60
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ...................................................................... 61
10 Power cord set requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 62
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................................ 62
Requirements for specic countries and regions ............................................................................................................. 62
Index ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
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1Product description
CategoryDescription
Product NameHP ENVY 13 Laptop PC (model number 13-ah0xxx)
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional microphone-only devices.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or
a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and
then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(2)USB portConnects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(3)USB port with HP Sleep and ChargeConnects a USB device, provides data transfer, and even when
the computer is o, charges most products such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
(4)Memory card readerReads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1.Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2.Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
Left side5
Display
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Internal microphonesRecord sound.
(2)CameraAllows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
Some cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows,
instead of a password logon.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera
hardware and software installed on your product.
(3)Camera lightOn: One or more cameras are in use.
(4)WLAN antennas*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with WLANs.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region.
To access this guide:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select User Guides.
6Chapter 2 External component identication
TouchPad
ItemComponentDescription
(1)TouchPad zoneReads nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on
the screen.
(2)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
TouchPad7
Lights
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Power light●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
●O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all
capital letters.
(3)Mute light●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
8Chapter 2 External component identication
Button
ComponentDescription
Power button●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is on and you want to lock the screen,
press the button until you see the sign-in screen appear.
Pressing the power button during screen-lock mode turns
o the computer.
●When the computer is on and you want to turn it o, press
and hold the button to lock the screen, and then continue
to press the button until the computer turns o.
Button9
Bottom
ComponentDescription
Speakers (2)Produce sound.
10Chapter 2 External component identication
3Illustrated parts catalog
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
Labels
The labels axed to the computer provide information that may be needed when troubleshooting system
problems or travelling internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT:Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the computer,
inside the battery bay, under the service door, on the back of the display, or on the bottom of a tablet kickstand.
●Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you
may be asked for the serial number, the product number, or the model number. Locate this information
before you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most
closely matches the service label on your computer.
Labels11
Component
(1)Product name
(2)Model number
(3)Product number
(4)Serial number
(5)Warranty period
12Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Computer components
Computer components13
ItemComponentSpare part number
(1)13.3-in. display assembly:
UHD, BrightView, TouchScreen display assembly in natural silver nishL19539-001
UHD, BrightView, TouchScreen display assembly in pale gold nishL19756-001
FHD, BrightView, TouchScreen display assembly in natural silver nishL19537-001
FHD, BrightView, TouchScreen display assembly in pale gold nishL19754-001