HP Envy x360 convertible User Manual

HP ENVY x360 Convertible PC

Maintenance and Service Guide
IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP
authorized service providers only.

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First Edition: June 2014

Document Part Number: 767037-001

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 on all editions of
Windows 8. This computer may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers, and/or software to take full
advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See

http://www.microsoft.com for details.

This computer may require upgraded and/ or
separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD
drive to install the Windows 7 software and
take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality.
See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/

windows7/get-know-windows-7 for 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, 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 user­accessible 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 ................................................................................................................. 3

Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Display ................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Display modes ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Top ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Buttons and speakers ......................................................................................................................... 9

Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Service tag and PCID label ................................................................................................................................... 12

Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... 12

PCID label ........................................................................................................................................... 13

3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 14

Computer major components ............................................................................................................................. 14

Display assembly subcomponents ..................................................................................................................... 17

Mass storage devices .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Sequential part number listing ........................................................................................................................... 19

4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 23

Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Service considerations ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 23

Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 24

Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Electrostatic discharge damage ....................................................................................................... 24

Packaging and transporting guidelines ......................................................................... 25

Workstation guidelines ................................................................................ 25

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5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 27

Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................................. 27

Top cover ........................................................................................................................................... 28

Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 31

TouchPad board ................................................................................................................................ 33

Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 34

Solid-state drive (SSD) ...................................................................................................................... 36

WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 38

Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 40

USB/audio board ............................................................................................................................... 42

Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Power button board .......................................................................................................................... 45

System board .................................................................................................................................... 47

Memory module ................................................................................................................................ 49

Heat sink ............................................................................................................................................ 51

Display assembly .............................................................................................................................. 53

Power connector cable ...................................................................................................................... 59

6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ................................................................... 61

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 61

Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................................................ 61

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 61

Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 62

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .......................................................................................................... 62

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................. 63

7 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 64

Computer specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 64

Hard drive specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 65

Solid-state drive specifications ........................................................................................................................... 65

8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 66

Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 66

Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................................. 66

Restore and recovery .......................................................................................................................................... 67

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................................... 68

What you need to know .................................................................................................. 68

Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) .................................................. 68

Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................................. 69

Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 69

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Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) .............................................................. 69

9 Power cord set requirements ........................................................................................................................ 70

Requirements for all countries ........................................................................................................................... 70

Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................................... 70

10 Recycling .................................................................................................................................................. 72

Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 73

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1 Product description

Category Description

Product Name HP ENVY x360 Convertible PC

Processor 4th Generation Intel processors

Intel® Core i7-4510U processor (2.00 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.10 GHz, 1600 MHz, 4 MB L3 cache)

Intel Core i5-4210U processor (1.70 GHz, SC turbo up to 2.70 GHz, 1600 MHz, 3 MB L3 cache)

Intel Core i3-4030U processor (1.90 GHz, 1600 MHz, 3 MB L3 cache)

Chipset Integrated SoC FCH

Graphics Internal graphics:

Intel HD Graphics 4400

Support for DX11, HD Decode, and HDMI

Panel 15.6-in [39.6-cm] (1920×1080), high-definition (FHD), light emitting diode (LED), AntiGlare, 16:9 ultra-

wide aspect ratio; typical brightness: 300 nits; slim (3.2-mm), stand viewing angle

15.6-in [39.6-cm] (1366×768), high-definition (HD), white light emitting diode (WLED), AntiGlare; 16:9
ultra-wide aspect ratio; typical brightness: 200 nits; flat (3.8-mm), stand viewing angle

Touch solution with flush glass, multitouch enabled, touch panel supports Home Key with LED

Supports low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) (co-layout with eDP1.2)

Memory Support for 8192-MB of DDR3L-1600-MHz system ram in the following configurations:

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8192 GB (8192 MB × 1 or 4096 MB × 2)

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6144 GB (4096 MB × 1 + 2048 MB × 1)

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4096 GB (4096 MB × 1 or 2048 MB × 2)

Hard drive Support for 1P 7mm/2P 7.2mm SATA 2.5-inch hard drive

Support for Accelerometer hard drive protection

Support for the following single hard drive configurations:

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1-TB, 5400-rpm, 7.2-mm

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750-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.2-mm

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500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm

Support for M2 SATA-3 (NGFF), TLC and MLC:

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256 GB Solid-state drive (SSD)

Support for hybrid hard drive configurations:

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500 GB, 5400-rpm + 8 GB NAND Hybrid hard drive, 7.0 mm

Optical drive Support for external 9.5 mm tray load, SATA, DVD+/-RW DL SuperMulti drive

Audio and video Integrated HP TrueVision camera: HD (1280×720 by 30 frames/sec), fixed (no tilt), with activity light

Dual digital microphones with appropriate software - echo cancellation, noise suppression

Dual speakers

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Category Description

Beats Audio

Ethernet Gigabit LAN

Sensor Sensor Hub (Accelerometer + Gyroscope + e-Compass)

Wireless Integrated wireless options with dual antenna (Half Mini Card):

Compatible with Miracast-certified devices

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Qualcomm QCA9565 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter

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Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac 2×2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter

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Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 802.11ac 1×1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter

Internal expansion One half-size mini card slot - support for WLAN

One 2280 M.2 daughter board - optional support for SSD

External media cards HP Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader with push-push technology. Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC.

Ports AC adapter: HP Smart pin plug (4.5-mm barrel)

Audio: one combo audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack

HDMI: v. 1.4, supporting up to 1080p, 1920×1080 at 60 Hz

RJ-45/Ethernet

(2) USB 3.0 (right side)

(1) USB 2.0 (left side)

Keyboard/pointing
devices

Full size dura coat backlit keyboard with numeric keypad

Touchpad requirements:

HP Control Zone Trackpad

Taps enabled as default

Multitouch gestures enabled – ability to turn on and off

Support for PS/2 and SMBus

Support for Windows 8.1 Modern TouchPad Gestures

Power requirements Support for 45-W Smart AC adapter (using 4.5 mm plug) with localized cable plug support

1 meter power cord

Prismatic 3-cell, 43.5-Wh, Li-ion battery

Security Kensington Lock slot

Operating system Preinstalled:

Windows 8.1 Update

Serviceability End user replaceable parts:

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AC adapter

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2 External component identification

Right side

Component Description

(1)

Hard drive light

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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

●

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.

(2)

Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or

access information.

To insert a card:

Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the slot,
insert the card into the slot, and then push in on the card until it
is firmly seated.

To remove a card:

Press in on the card it until it pops out.

(3)

USB 3.0 ports (2) Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such as a

keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

(4)

HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-

definition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed HDMI device.

(5)

RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.

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White: The network is connected.

●

Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.

(6) AC adapter light

●

On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.

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Off: The computer is using battery power.

(7) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

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

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but

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

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Left side

Component Description

(1)

Power button

●

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.

CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will result in

the loss of unsaved information.

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down for at
least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

To learn more about your power settings, see your power options. From
the Start screen, type power, select Power and sleep settings, and
then select Power and sleep from the list of applications.

(2) 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.

(3)

USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external

drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

(4)

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) jack

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, 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, from the Start screen, type support, and
then select the HP Support Assistant app.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers

are disabled.

NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that

supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone).

(5) Volume button Controls speaker volume on the tablet.

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Component Description

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To increase speaker volume, press the + edge of the button.

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To decrease speaker volume, press the – edge of the button.

Display

Component Description

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

area networks (WLANs).

(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

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

(4) Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to

video conference and chat online using streaming video.

To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then
select Camera from the list of applications.

*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, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support

Assistant app.

Display modes

Your computer has a hinge that allows you to rotate the display 360 degrees. This allows you to use your
computer in three modes: productivity mode, entertainment mode, or tablet mode.

Display 5

Mode Description

Productivity
mode

To use the notebook in productivity mode, raise the display until
you can view the display (about 90 to 100 degrees).

Entertainment
mode

To use your notebook in entertainment mode, raise the display,
and then rotate it backward to a stand position (about 315
degrees). You can rest the notebook on the computer bottom or
stand it on the front edges.

NOTE: The Touchpad and keyboard functions are locked

during this mode.

Tablet mode

To use your notebook as a tablet, raise the display, and then
rotate it backward until it is flush with the computer bottom
(360 degrees).

NOTE: The Touchpad and keyboard functions are locked

during this mode.

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TouchPad

Component Description

(1) Left control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.

(2) TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate

items on the screen.

NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe gestures.

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

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

(5) Right control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.

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Lights

Component Description

(1)

Power light

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power­saving state. The computer shuts off power to the display
and other unneeded components.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.

(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital letters.

(3)

Mute light

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Amber: Computer sound is off.

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Off: Computer sound is on.

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Buttons and speakers

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.

CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button will

result in the loss of unsaved information.

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options. From the Start screen, type power, select Power and
sleep settings, and then select Power and sleep from the list of
applications.

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

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Keys

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 or the esc key.

(3)

Windows key Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the

Windows desktop.

NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return you to the

previous screen.

(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.

NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the radiance

backlight keyboard feature off or on.

(5) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when pressed

in combination with the fn key.

Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.

(6) Integrated numeric keypad When num lk has been enabled, it can be used like an external

numeric keypad.

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Bottom

Component Description

(1) Vents (2) 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.

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

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Service tag and PCID label

Service tag

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.

IMPORTANT: All labels described in this section will be located in one of 3 places depending on your

computer model: affixed to the bottom of the computer, located in the battery bay, or under the service door.

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Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support,
you will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model
number. Locate these numbers 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.

Component

(1) Serial number

(2) Product number

(3) Model number and warranty period

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Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity label (select models only prior to Windows 8)—Contains the
Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system.
HP platforms preinstalled with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 do not have the physical label, but have a
Digital Product Key electronically installed.

NOTE: This Digital Product Key is automatically recognized and activated by Microsoft Operating

Systems on a reinstall of the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system with HP approved recovery
methods.

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Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.

●

Wireless certification label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval
markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.

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PCID label

The PCID label provides the information required to properly reset the notebook firmware (BIOS) back to
factory shipped specifications when replacing the system board. The label may have a different number of
characters depending on the operating system on the computer.

Windows 8 models

Non-Windows 8 models

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3 Illustrated parts catalog

Computer major components

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.

Item Component Spare part number

(1) Display assembly not spared

(2) TouchPad board (includes cable) 774598-001

(3) Top cover (includes keyboard)

For use in Belgium 774608-A41

For use in Bulgaria 774608-261

For use in Canada (English) 774608-DB1

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Item Component Spare part number

For use in the Czech Republic and Slovakia 774608-FL1

For use in France 774608-051

For use in Germany 774608-041

For use in Greece 774608-151

For use in Hungary 774608-211

For use in Israel 774608-BB1

For use in Italy 774608-061

For use in the Netherlands 774608-DH1

For use in the Netherlands and Europe 774608-B31

For use in Romania 774608-271

For use in Russia 774608-251

For use in Saudi Arabia 774608-171

For use in Slovenia 774608-BA1

For use in Spain 774608-071

For use in Switzerland 774608-BG1

For use in Turkey 774608-141

For use in the United Kingdom 774608-031

For use in the United States 774608-001

(4) Battery , 3-cell, 43-Wh, 2.83-Ah, Li-ion 761230-005

(5) Hard drive (does not include hard drive bracket or hard drive connector cable):

1-TB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm 762990-005

750-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm 752099-005

500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm 778186-005

500-GB, 5400-rpm, 8 GB hybrid SSD, 7.0-mm 732000-005

Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes hard drive bracket and hard drive

connector cable)

768020-001

(6) Solid-state drive

256-GB, TLC 777651-001

256-GB, MLC 777652-001

Solid-state Drive Hardware Kit

(not illustrated; includes cable, bracket, and screws)

777653-001

(7) Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers and cable) 774605-001

(8) USB/audio board (includes cable) 774600-001

(9) Power connector cable 768012-001

(10) Fan 778793-001

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Item Component Spare part number

(11) Power button board (includes cable) 774599-001

(12) WLAN module:

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter 756753-005

Qualcomm QCA9565 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter 733476-005

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 combo adapter 710662-005

(13) Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 774595-001

(14) System board (includes replacement thermal material):

Equipped with an Intel Core i7-4510U processor and the Windows 8.1 Standard operating

system

780958-501

Equipped with an Intel Core i7-4510U processor and a non-Windows 8 operating system 780958-001

Equipped with an Intel Core i5-4210U processor and the Windows 8.1 Standard operating

system

774606-501

Equipped with an Intel Core i5-4210U processor and a non-Windows 8 operating system 774606-001

Equipped with an Intel Core i3-4030U processor and the Windows 8.1 Standard operating

system

774607-501

Equipped with an Intel Core i3-4030U processor and a non-Windows 8 operating system 774607-001

(15) Memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz):

8-GB 693374-005

4-GB 691740-005

2-GB 691739-005

(16) Base enclosure

For use in models in North America with the following WLAN module: Qualcomm QCA9565

802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter in North America

774592-001

For use in models in EMEA with the following WLAN module: Qualcomm QCA9565

802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter in North America

784133-001

For use in models in North America with the following WLAN module: Intel Dual Band

Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter

784134-001

For use in models in EMEA with the following WLAN module: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC

7260 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter

784135-001

For use in models in EMEA with the following WLAN module: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC

3160 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter

785744-001

For use in models in EMEA with the following WLAN module: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC

3160 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter

785745-001

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Display assembly subcomponents

Item Component Spare part number

(1) Display enclosure 774591-001

(2) Display hinges (includes left and right hinges) 774596-001

(3) Display hinge covers 774597-001

(4) Antenna 774590-001

(5) Webcam 768040-001

Display cable kit, includes:

(6a) Display/webcam cable

(6b) Touch cable

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HD models 774593-001

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FHD models 774594-001

Display panel kit, includes:

(7) Bezel/glass

(8) Raw display panel

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