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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 or
versions of Windows. Systems may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to
take full advantage of Windows functionality.
Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is
always enabled. ISP fees may apply and
additional requirements may apply over time
for updates. Go to http://www.microsoft.com
for details.
To access the latest user guides, go to
http://www.hp.com/support, and follow the
instructions to nd your product. Then select
User Guides.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.
First Edition: May 2019
Document Part Number: L64245-001
Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
IMPORTANT: Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should be accessed by only
an authorized service provider. See Chapter 5, "Removal and replacement procedures for Customer SelfRepair parts," for details. Accessing parts described in Chapter 6, "Removal and replacement procedures for
authorized service provider parts," can damage the computer or void your warranty.
iii
iv Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
Safety warning notice
CAUTION: 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 applicable safety standards.
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 5
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 12
HP OMEN Command Center ................................................................................................................................. 15
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 16
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 16
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 22
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 24
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 24
Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................................... 25
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 65
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 65
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 65
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 65
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 65
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 67
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 67
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 67
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 67
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 68
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 68
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 68
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 68
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 70
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 70
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 71
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
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1Product description
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions
Integrated wireless option with dual antennas (M.2/PCIe)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + Bluetooth 5 (802.11ax 2 × 2 vPro, supporting gigabit transfer speeds)
Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11 ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported)
Support for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™-certied devices
PortsHP Smart Plug AC adapter
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack
Microphone-in jack
RJ-45 (network) jack
High-denition multimedia interface (HDMI) v.2.0 + HDCP 2.2 supporting up to 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz
Hot plug/unplug and auto detect for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video (auto
adjust panel resolution to t embedded panel and external monitor connected)
Mini DisplayPort™
USB 3.0 Type A ports (3); two on left side, one on right side; supports HP Sleep & Charge (right side)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (left side; supports data transfer, DisplayPort 1.4 output up to 7680 × 3840
[60 Hz]; supports HP Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with Thunderbolt™ Gen 3 technology (left side)
Media card readerSupports microSD™/SDHC™/SDXC™
Push-push insertion/removal
Internal card expansionOne M.2 slot for WLAN
Two M.2 slots for solid-state drive
Keyboard/pointing devicesKeyboard
Full-sized, backlit, island-style, keyboard with numeric keypad, single-zone lighting
Full-sized, backlit, island-style, keyboard with numeric keypad, 4-zone lighting
Special highlight for WASD keys
Supports 26-key RO antighosting keys
Touchpad requirements
Touchpad with image sensor
Multitouch gestures enabled
Support for Precision Touchpad
Support for modern trackpad gestures
Taps enabled as default
Power requirementsBattery
3
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
CategoryDescription
Supports a 4 cell, 70 Wh, polymer battery
Supports a 3 cell, 52 Wh, polymer battery
Supports battery life enhancement
Supports battery fast charge (45 minutes, 50% charged)
Smart AC adapter (PFC)
330 W, 7.4 mm
230 W, 7.4 mm
200 W, 4.5 mm
150 W, 4.5 mm
Power cord (1 m, conventional)
C13 (for adapters > 200 W)
C5
SecurityTrusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0, rmware based
Operating systemPreinstalled
Windows® 10 Home 64
Windows 10 Home 64 Advanced
Windows 10 Home 64 Advanced Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 High-End Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language Africa Market
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 Pro 64 High End
Windows 10 Pro 64 Web/Kiosk
FreeDOS 3.0
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts
AC adapter
4Chapter 1 Product description
Memory modules
Solid-state drive
Hard drive
2Getting to know your computer
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
NOTE: Actual computer color, feature locations, and icon labels may vary from the images depicted.
Right side
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)Drive light●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(2)
– or –
(3)USB SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and ChargeConnects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
(4)VentEnables airow to cool internal components.
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.
even when the computer is o, charges most products such as a
cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch.
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.
Right side5
Left side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
(2)AC adapter and battery light●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
●Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
●O: The battery is not charging.
(3)RJ-45 (network) jack/status lightsConnects a network cable.
●White: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(4)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(5)Dual-Mode DisplayPort connectorConnects an optional digital display device, such as a high-
performance monitor or projector.
(6)USB SuperSpeed portsConnect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(7)USB Type-C port with HP Sleep and ChargeConnects a USB device that has a Type-C connector, 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.
(7)USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt™
port with HP Sleep and Charge
6Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Even when the computer is o, connects and charges most USB
devices that have a Type-C connector, such as a cell phone,
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
ComponentDescription
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides highspeed data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking
station.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
Rear
(8)Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
(9)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
Table
2-3 Rear components and their descriptions
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 standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box,
and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Description
VentsEnable 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.
Rear7
Display
Table 2-4 Display components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)WLAN antennas*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2)Internal microphonesRecord sound.
(3)Camera lightOn: The camera is in use.
(4)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.
*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:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.
8Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Keyboard area
Touchpad
Table 2-5 Touchpad components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)Touchpad zoneReads your 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.
Keyboard area9
Lights
Table 2-6 Lights and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(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.
(4)Touchpad light●On: The touchpad is o.
●O: The touchpad is on.
(5)Num lock light●On: Num lock is on. When num lock is on, the keypad can
be used like an external numeric keypad.
●O: Num lock is o.
10Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Button
Table 2-7 Button and description
ComponentDescription
(1)Power button●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep (select products only).
●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
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options:
▲ Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power
Options.
Keyboard area11
Special keys
Table 2-8 Special keys and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)Gaming macro keysAllow you to create dierent gaming key combinations when
used alone or with the fn, ctrl, alt, or shift keys.
NOTE: See HP OMEN Command Center on page 15 for more
information.
(2)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(3)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(4)Windows keyOpens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(5)Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.
NOTE: On select products, the f5 action key turns the keyboard
backlight feature o or on.
(6)Airplane mode key (also referred to as the
wireless button)
(7)OMEN keyOpens the OMEN Command Center software.
(8)num lk keyAlternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or o.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless
connection is possible.
the integrated numeric keypad.
12Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
Bottom
Table 2-9 Bottom components and their descriptions
ComponentDescription
(1)VentEnables 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.
(2)SpeakersProduce sound.
Bottom13
Labels
The labels axed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels may be in paper form or imprinted on the
product.
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.
Table 2-10 Service label components
Component
(1)HP product name
(2)Model number
(3)Product ID
(4)Serial number
(5)Warranty period
●Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
●Wireless certication 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.
14Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer
HP OMEN Command Center
HP OMEN Command Center allows you to customize your computer for your specic gaming needs.
▲To open HP OMEN Command Center, select the Start button, select HP OMEN Command Center, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Press the OMEN key at the top right side of the keyboard.
The HP OMEN Command Center dashboard provides a central location to access and congure the following
features:
NOTE: Features may vary by platform.
●System Vitals: Monitor the computer status and performance.
●Lighting: Customize the keyboard lighting (select products only).
●Network Booster: View and adjust network priorities and settings.
●Performance Control: Optimize the performance of your computer for the task you are performing.
●Gaming Macro Keys: Congure the P-keys (select products only).
●OMEN Game Stream: Provide the ability to stream games to other devices.
●Update: Update the OMEN Command Center software.
●Help: Access “How to” information and frequently asked questions.
NOTE: To minimize the dashboard, select the < button at the top of the dashboard.
HP OMEN Command Center15
3Illustrated 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.
NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty,
are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer. See Labels on page 14 for details.
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