HP G3 EliteBook 850, G3 EliteBook 840 G3 Maintenance and Service Guide
HP ZBook 15u G3 Mobile Workstation
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 848 G3 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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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 or Windows 8. This computer may
require upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers and/or software to take full
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Second Edition: March 2016
First Edition: October 2015
Document Part Number: 831002-002
Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
CAUTION: Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should only be accessed by an
authorized service provider. See Chapter 5, "Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair
parts," for details. Accessing parts described in Chapter 6, "Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider only parts," can damage the computer or void your warranty.
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iv Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
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 60950-1).
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Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 External component identication .................................................................................................................. 7
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Display ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Top ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader ........................................................................................ 14
Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Using the hot keys ............................................................................................................................. 17
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Locating system information .............................................................................................................................. 20
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 22
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 22
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 25
Plastics kit ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 28
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 30
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 31
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 31
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................................................ 32
Packaging and transporting guidelines .......................................................................... 33
Workstation guidelines ................................................................................................... 33
Equipment guidelines ..................................................................................................... 34
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5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ............................................................. 35
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 35
Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 41
SSD ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Memory modules ............................................................................................................................... 44
WLAN/Bluetooth combo card ............................................................................................................ 46
WWAN module ................................................................................................................................... 48
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 50
6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 54
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 54
RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Internal base plate ............................................................................................................................ 56
Heat sink/fan assembly .................................................................................................................... 59
Fingerprint reader assembly ............................................................................................................. 62
Power button board .......................................................................................................................... 63
Touchpad button board ..................................................................................................................... 66
NFC module ....................................................................................................................................... 68
Smart card reader board ................................................................................................................... 69
USB/audio board ................................................................................................................................ 71
System board .................................................................................................................................... 72
Speaker assembly ............................................................................................................................. 75
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 76
Top cover ........................................................................................................................................... 81
7 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start in Windows 10 ........................................................................ 82
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 82
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 82
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 82
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 83
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 84
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 84
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 84
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 85
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 85
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 86
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8 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start in Windows 8 ......................................................................... 87
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 87
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 87
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 87
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 88
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 89
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 89
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 89
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 90
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 90
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 91
9 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start in Windows 7 ......................................................................... 92
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 92
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 92
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 92
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 93
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 94
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 94
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 94
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 95
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 95
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 96
10 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .............................................................................................................. 97
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 97
11 Backing up and recovering Windows 10 ....................................................................................................... 99
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 99
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 99
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................................... 100
Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................................... 101
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................ 101
What you need to know before you get started ........................................................... 101
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) .............................................. 102
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................................ 102
Changing the computer boot order .............................................................................. 103
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ....................................... 104
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12 Backing up and recovering Windows 8 ....................................................................................................... 105
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................................. 105
Performing a system recovery .......................................................................................................................... 105
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................................................. 105
Using f11 recovery tools ................................................................................................................. 106
Using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ................................................. 107
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset .................................................................................... 108
Using HP Software Setup ................................................................................................................ 108
13 Backing up and recovering Windows 7 ....................................................................................................... 109
Creating recovery media and backups .............................................................................................................. 109
Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................ 109
Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator ............................................................... 109
Creating recovery media ............................................................................................... 110
Backing up your information .......................................................................................................... 110
Performing a system recovery .......................................................................................................................... 111
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................................................. 111
Using f11 recovery tools (select models only) ............................................................................... 112
Using Windows 7 operating system media ..................................................................................... 112
14 Specications .......................................................................................................................................... 114
Input power ........................................................................................................................................................ 114
Operating environment ..................................................................................................................................... 114
15 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................... 115
Requirements for all countries .......................................................................................................................... 115
Requirements for specic countries and regions ............................................................................................. 115
16 Statement of memory volatility ................................................................................................................ 117
Nonvolatile memory usage ............................................................................................................................... 119
Questions and answers ..................................................................................................................................... 121
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) .......................................................................................................... 122
17 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................ 123
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 124
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1 Product description
Category Description
Product Name HP ZBook 15u G3 Mobile Workstation
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 848 G3 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook PC
Chipset Integrated with processor
Internal graphics:
Panel 39.6-cm (15.6-in), eDP 1.2 slim, high-denition (HD), AntiGlare (AG), SVA (1366 x 768) display with and
Sixth-generation Intel® Core™ processors:
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Intel Core i7-6600U
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Intel Core i7-6500U
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Intel Core i5-6300U
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Intel Core i5-6200U
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Intel Core i3-6100U (not available on mobile workstation)
Intel Skylake Premium Chipset for products with Intel processors
Up to three independent displays supported with docking solution
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Intel HD Graphics 520
External graphics:
Up to three independent displays supported with docking solution
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AMD FirePro W4190M 128-bit GDDR5, 18 W (mobile workstation only)
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AMD Radeon R7 M365X 64-bit GDDR5, 18 W (HP EliteBook 850 G3 only)
without webcam (not available on mobile workstation)
39.6-cm (15.6-in), eDP 1.2 slim, full high-denition (FHD), AntiGlare (AG), SVA (1920 x 1080) display with and
without webcam
39.6-cm (15.6-in), DP 1.2 slim, full high-denition (FHD), AntiGlare (AG), SVA (1920 x 1080) display with touch
and webcam (not available on mobile workstation)
35.6-cm (14-in), eDP 1.2 slim, high-denition (HD), AntiGlare (AG), SVA (1366 x 768) display with and without
webcam
35.6-cm (14-in), eDP 1.2 slim, full high-denition (FHD), AntiGlare (AG), SVA (1920 x 1080) display with and
without webcam
35.6-cm (14-in), eDP + PSR 1.2 slim, quarter high-denition ( QHD), AntiGlare (AG), UWVA (2560 x 1440)
display with and without webcam
35.6-cm (14-in), eDP 1.2 slim, full high-denition (FHD), AntiGlare (AG), SVA (1920 x 1080) display with touch
and webcam
All display assemblies include two wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables and NFC antenna
WWAN models include two wireless wide area network (WWAN) antenna cables
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Category Description
39.6-cm (15.6-in), eDP 1.2 slim, full high-denition (FHD), AntiGlare (AG), UWVA (1920 x 1080) display with
and without webcam (mobile workstation only)
39.6-cm (15.6-in), eDP1.4 + PSR 1.2 slim, ultra high-denition (UHD), AntiGlare (AG), UWVA (3480 x 2160)
display with and without webcam (mobile workstation only)
39.6-cm (15.6-in), eDP1.3 + PSR 1.2 slim, ultra high-denition (UHD), AntiGlare (AG), UWVA (3480 x 2160)
display with and without webcam (not available on mobile workstation)
Two memory module slots
Memory is customer accessible.
DDR4 PC4-17000 (2133 MHz) dual channel support
Supports up to 32 GB of system RAM (mobile workstation)
Supports up to 16 GB of system RAM
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32768 MB (16384 MB×2) (mobile workstation only)
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16384 MB (16384 MB×1) (mobile workstation only)
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16384 MB (8192 MB×2)
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12288 MB (8192 MB×1 + 4096 MB×1) (not available on mobile workstation or in Brazil on the 35.6-cm)
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8192 MB (8192 MB×1 or 4096 MB×2)
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4096 MB (4096 MB×1)
Hard drive HDDs:
Supports 6.35 cm (2.5 in) hard drives in 7.0 mm (.28 in) thicknesses (all hard drives use the same bracket)
Serial ATA
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SSDs: (not available on the mobile workstation)
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2.5” SSD (Brazil and 35.6-cm only)
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1 TB, 5400 rpm, 7.0 mm
500 GB, 7200 rpm, 7.0 mm, self-encrypting (FIPS-140-2; Opal 2)
500 GB, 7200 rpm, 7.0 mm, self-encrypting (Opal 2)
500 GB, 7200 rpm, 7.0 mm
500 GB, 7.0 mm, hybrid, 8 GB cache
M.2 (2280) 512 GB SATA-3 TLC
M.2 (2280) 256 GB PCIe-3×4 SS NVMe
M.2 (2280) 256 GB SATA-3 self-encrypting (Opal 2) MLC
M.2 (2280) 256 GB SATA-3 TLC
M.2 (2280) 240 GB SATA-3 MLC DS
M.2 (2280) 180 GB SATA-3 self-encrypting (Opal 2) MLC
M.2 (2280) 180 GB SATA-3 MLC
M.2 (2280) 128 GB SATA-3 TLC
256 GB SATA-3 TLC
M.2 (2280) 128 GB SATA-3 TLC
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SSDs: (mobile workstation only)
Category Description
Serial ATA
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M.2 (2280) 256 GB SATA-3 self-encrypting (Opal 2)
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M.2 (2280) 240 GB SATA-3 MLC
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M.2 (2280) 180 GB SATA-3 self-encrypting (Opal 2) MLC
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M.2 (2280) 180 GB SATA-3 MLC
PCIe: (mobile workstation only)
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512 GB NVMe
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512 GB NVMe
2.5” SSD
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256 GB SATA-3 self-encrypting (Opal 2)
Audio and video Supports:
DTS Studio Sound
Conexant smart amplier and ambient noise suppression
Noise reduction
Dual-array microphone
Dual speakers
Webcamera (720p)
WLAN
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S3/S4/S5 Wake-on-LAN
Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by way of wireless module
Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly
Integrated wireless personal area network (PAN) supported by Bluetooth® 4.0 or Bluetooth 4.2 combo card
Supports the following WLAN formats:
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Supports no WLAN option
Compatible with Miracast-certied devices
NFC
Supports the following NFC formats:
Integrated NFC Galapagos NXP NPC100 12C NCI 10 mm x 25 mm module
NFC antenna
Supports no NFC option
Intel 1219LM 10/100/1000 Ethernet with iAMT
Intel WGI219V 10/100/1000 Ethernet non vPro
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260NGW 802.11a/b/g/n+ac non-vPro 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 combo adapter
(i7-6500U, i5-6200U, i3-6100U)
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260NGW 802.11a/g/g/n+ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 combo adapter (i7-6600U,
i5-6300U)
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 combo adapter (i7-6500U, i5-6200U,
i3-6100U)
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Category Description
WWAN
Integrated wireless wide area network (WWAN) options by way of wireless module
Two WWAN antennas built into display assembly
Supports the following WWAN formats:
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HP lt4120 LTE/EVDO/HSPA+ SnapdragonT X5 LTE Mobile Broadband Module
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HP hs31110 HSPA + Intel Mobile Broadband Module
Supports no WWAN option
External media cards SIM card reader
Memory card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Ports VGA
USB 3.0 charging
USB 3.0
USB Type-C
DisplayPort
RJ-45
Docking connector
Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
AC port
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Power requirements 65 W HP Smart AC adapter
Security Security lock
Keyboard:
Dura keys, backlit, spill resistant with drain
Spill resistant with drain
Dura keys, backlit, spill resistant with drain, for products with separate numeric keypad
Spill resistant with drain, for products with separate numeric keypad
TouchPad:
Gestures enabled by default: two-nger scrolling, two-nger pinch-zoom
Taps enabled by default
On/o button
Glass
45 W HP Smart AC adapter
45 W, 2-prong AC adapter
Fingerprint reader
Supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 or 2.0 (Inneon, soldered down)
Integrated Smart Card reader (active)
Preboot authentication (password, smart card)
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Category Description
Operating system Preinstalled:
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Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
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Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market (CPPP)
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Windows 10 Home 64 High-end
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Windows 10 Home 64 High-end Single Language
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Windows 10 Home 64 High-end Chinese Market
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Windows 10 Professional 64
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Windows 10 Professional 64 with downgrade to Windows 7 64-bit
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FreeDOS 2.0
(Not available preinstalled on mobile workstation)
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Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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Windows 8.1 China 64 (CPPP)
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Windows 8.1 High-end Emerging Markets 64
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Windows 8.1 Emerging Markets 64
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Windows 8.1 High-end Multilingual 64
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Windows 8.1 Multilingual 64
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Windows 8.1 Professional 64
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Windows 8.1 Core for Higher Education (Multilingual)
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Windows 10 Home 64
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Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
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Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market
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Windows 10 Professional 64 with downgrade to Windows 7 32-bit
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NeoKylin Linux 64
(not available on mobile workstation)
Restore Media–DR/SR-DVD
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Windows 8.1
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NeoKylin Linux
Restore Media–OS-DVD
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Windows 8.1 Professional 64-bit
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Windows 8.1 64-bit
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Windows 8.1 Country Specic 64-bit
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Windows 8.1 Emerging Market 64-bit
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Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
Certied
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Microsoft WHQL
Web-only support
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Windows 10 Enterprise
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Category Description
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Windows 8.1 Enterprise
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Windows 7 Enterprise 64- and 32-bit
(mobile workstation only)
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Windows 8.1 Emerging Markets 64
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Windows 8.1 Multilingual 64
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Windows 8.1 Professional 64
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Windows 8.1 China 64
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Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
Serviceability End user replaceable parts:
AC adapter
Battery
Hard drive
SSD
Memory module
WLAN
WWAN
Keyboard
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2 External component identication
Right
Component Description
(1) USB Type-C (charging) port Connects any USB device with a Type-C connector.
NOTE: USB Type-C ports charge products such as cell phones,
laptops, tablets, and MP3 players, even when the computer is
o. Also, some USB Type-C ports connect DisplayPort, VGA,
HDMI and other video devices to provide video output.
NOTE: Adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
(2) Dual-Mode DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(3) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
(4) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo 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:
Windows 10:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and
Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Windows 8 or Windows 7:
Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select
My computer, and then select User guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(5) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
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Component Description
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
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Green (left): The network is connected.
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Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(7) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(8) SIM card slot Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
(9) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Left
Component Description
(1) 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.
(2) Vents (2) Enable airow 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 o during routine operation.
(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4) USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you to use a
powered port.
NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of
cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.
(5) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards.
Left 9
Display
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) WWAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
(3) Internal microphones Record sound.
(4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5) Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to
video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam:
▲
Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select
Camera.
*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:
Windows 10:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Windows 8 or Windows 7:
Select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User guides.
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Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick (select products only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button (select products only) Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) TouchPad on/o button/TouchPad light Turns the TouchPad on and o.
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On: The TouchPad is o.
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O: The TouchPad is on.
(4) TouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6) Right pointing stick button (select products
only)
(7) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Power light
(2) Microphone mute light
(3) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
(4) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
(5) Mute light
(6) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts o power to the display and
other unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
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Amber: microphone sound is o.
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O: microphone sound is on.
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all
wireless devices are o.
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Amber: Computer sound is o.
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O: Computer sound is on.
letters.
(7) TouchPad light
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On: The TouchPad is o.
Component Description
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O: The TouchPad is on.
Component Description
(1) Power light
(2) Microphone mute light
(3) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.
(4) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
(5) Mute light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts o power to the display and
other unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
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Amber: microphone sound is o.
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O: microphone sound is on.
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all
wireless devices are o.
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Amber: Computer sound is o.
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O: Computer sound is on.
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Component Description
(6) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(7) TouchPad light
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader
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On: The TouchPad is o.
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O: The TouchPad is on.
Component Description
(1) Power button
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When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briey to initiate
Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button for at
least 15 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
Component Description
▲
Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select
Power and sleep settings.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Power
Options.
(2) Speakers Produce sound.
(3) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or o but does not establish a
wireless connection.
A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is
possible.
(4) Volume mute button (select products only) Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(5) Fingerprint reader (select products only) Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
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Keys
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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 a function key, the num lock key, or the esc
key.
See Using the hot keys on page 17
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4) Embedded numeric keypad A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet
(5) Windows application key Displays options for a selected object.
(6) num lock key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and o.
keys that enables you to add, subtract, and perform other
numeric tasks. When num lock is on, the keypad can be used like
an external numeric keypad.
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Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
(4) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
(5) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard that
Using the hot keys
To use a hot key:
the fn key.
combination with a function key, the num lock key, or the esc
key.
See Using the hot keys on page 17
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
the integrated numeric keypad.
enables you to add, subtract, and perform other numeric tasks.
When num lock is on, the integrated keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
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Press the fn key, and then press the correct function key represented by the icons below.
Press fn+function key Description
Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components
turn o and power is conserved.
To exit Sleep, briey press the power button.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
Turns the backlight keyboard o or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn o this feature.
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image from computer display to
monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
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Press fn+function key Description
Most external monitors receive video information on the computer using the external VGA video standard.
The fn+f4 hot key can also alternate images among other devices that are receiving video information on the
computer.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Mutes the microphone.
R Pauses or breaks an operation. This replaces the break key.
C Locks cell. This replaces the scroll lock key.
S Sends a programming query. This replaces the sys rq key.
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Bottom
Component Description
(1) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(2) Vents (2) Enable airow 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 o during routine
operation.
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Front
Component Description
(1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when
all wireless devices are o.
(2) Power light
(3) Battery light When AC power is connected:
(4) Drive 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 o power to the
display and other unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is a power-saving state that uses the
least amount of power.
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White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
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Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
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O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low
battery level. When the battery has reached a critical
battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
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O: The battery is not charging.
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the
hard drive.
Locating system information
Important system information is located on the bottom edge of the tablet or on the keyboard base. You may
need the information when travelling internationally or when you contact support:
(1): Serial number
(2): Product number
(3): Model number
(4): Warranty period
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