HP Pavilion dv4 Maintenance and Service Guide

HP Pavilion dv4 Entertainment PC

Maintenance and Service Guide

© Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.

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not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.

Third Edition: May 2012

First Edition: February 2012

Document Part Number: 676765-003

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not

place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard,
flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device
and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by
the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Product description ........................................................................................................................................ 1

2 External component identification ................................................................................................................ 5

Finding your hardware and software information ................................................................................. 5

Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Left side ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Display .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Top ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

TouchPad .......................................................................................................................... 10

Lights ................................................................................................................................. 11

Buttons and speakers ........................................................................................................ 12

Keys ................................................................................................................................... 13

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 14

3 Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................................... 15

Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 16

Display assembly subcomponents ..................................................................................................... 20

Mass storage devices ......................................................................................................................... 21

Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................ 22

Sequential part number listing ............................................................................................................ 23

4 Removal and replacement procedures ....................................................................................................... 28

Preliminary replacement requirements ............................................................................................... 28

Tools required .................................................................................................................... 28

Service considerations ....................................................................................................... 28

Plastic parts ....................................................................................................... 28

Cables and connectors ..................................................................................... 28

Drive handling ................................................................................................... 29

Grounding guidelines ......................................................................................................... 29

Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................ 29

Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................. 31

Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 32

Service tag ......................................................................................................................... 33

Computer feet .................................................................................................................... 34

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Battery ............................................................................................................................... 34

Service door ....................................................................................................................... 36

Hard drive .......................................................................................................................... 37

Optical drive ....................................................................................................................... 40

Memory module ................................................................................................................. 42

Solid-state drive ................................................................................................................. 44

RTC battery ....................................................................................................................... 46

WLAN module .................................................................................................................... 47

Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 50

Top cover ........................................................................................................................... 53

Power button board ........................................................................................................... 56

TouchPad button board ..................................................................................................... 58

Optical drive connector cable ............................................................................................ 59

System board ..................................................................................................................... 61

Fan/heat sink assembly ..................................................................................................... 64

Processor ........................................................................................................................... 68

Power connector cable ...................................................................................................... 69

Speakers ............................................................................................................................ 71

Display assembly ............................................................................................................... 72

5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ................................................................................. 79

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 79

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 79

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 80

Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 80

Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 81

6 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 82

Computer specifications ..................................................................................................................... 82

35.6 cm (14.0 in) display specifications .............................................................................................. 82

Hard drive specifications .................................................................................................................... 83

7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ....................................................................................................... 84

Creating backups ............................................................................................................................... 84

Creating recovery media to recover the original system .................................................... 84

What you need to know ..................................................................................... 84

Creating the recovery media ............................................................ 85

Creating system restore points .......................................................................................... 85

What you need to know ..................................................................................... 85

Creating a system restore point ........................................................................ 85

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Backing up system and personal information .................................................................... 85

Tips for a successful backup ............................................................................. 86

What you need to know ..................................................................................... 86

Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore .................................. 86

Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................... 87

Restoring to a previous system restore point .................................................................... 87

Restoring specific files ....................................................................................................... 87

Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore ............................ 87

Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager ........................................... 87

What you need to know ..................................................................................... 87

Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only) ......................... 88

Recovering using the recovery media ............................................................... 88

Changing the computer boot order ................................................... 89

8 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 90

Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................ 90

Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................... 90

9 Recycling ....................................................................................................................................................... 92

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 93

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1 Product description

Category Description

Product Name HP Pavilion dv4 Entertainment PC

Processors

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Intel® Core
L3 cache, quad core, 35 W)

Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB L3

●

cache, quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

● Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.2 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/6.0 MB L3

cache, quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i5-3320M 2.6 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3

●

cache, dual core, 35 W)

Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3

●

cache, dual core, 35 W)

Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3

●

cache, dual core, 35 W), for use only on computer models equipped with UMA
memory or NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i3-3110M 2.4 GHz processor (1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W)

●

Intel Core i3-2370M 2.4 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W)

●

for use only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or NVIDIA GeForce GT
630M GPU

Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core,

●

35 W), for use only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

TM

i7-3612QM 2.1 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB

Chipset Intel HM77 Express chipset

Graphics Internal graphics (UMA):

Intel HD Graphics 4000 (for use only on computer models equipped with an Intel Core i7/i5/
i3 3000-series processor)

Switchable Discrete Graphics:

● NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 2048 MB of dedicated video memory (64 MB x

32 GDDR5 x 8 PCs, 5Gbps); 128 bit M2 29 mm x 29 mm

NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1024 MB of dedicated video memory (32 MB x

●

32 GDDR5 x 8 PCs, 5Gbps); 128 bit M2 29 mm x 29 mm

● NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M with 2048 MB of dedicated video memory (128 MB ×

16 DDR3 900 MHz × 8 PCs); 128 bit M2 29 mm × 29 mm

NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M with 1024 MB of dedicated video memory (64 MB ×

●

16 DDR3 900 MHz × 8 PCs); 128 bit M2 29 mm × 29 mm

Support HD decode, DX11, HDMI, and Optimus

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Category Description

Display Panel 35.6 cm (14.0 in), light-emitting diode (LED), SVA, high-definition (HD), BrightView

(1366×768) display, 3.6 mm; typical brightness: 200 cd/m

2

(nits)

All display assemblies include 2 wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables

16:9 Ultra Wide Aspect Ratio

Memory Two customer-accessible/upgradable SODIMM memory module slots

DDR3-1600 MHz dual channel support

Supports up to 16384 MB system RAM

Supports the following system RAM configurations:

● 16384 MB (8192 MB×2)

12288 MB (8192 MB×1+ 4096 MB×1)

●

8192 MB (8192 MB×1 or 4096 MB×2)

●

● 6144 MB (4096 MB×1 + 2048 MB×1)

4096 MB (4096 MB×1 or 2048 MB×2)

●

2048 MB (2048 MB×1)

●

Hard drive Supports 6.35cm (2.5 in) hard drives in 9.5 mm (.37 in) and 7.0 mm (.28 in) thicknesses

(all hard drives use the same bracket)

Customer-accessible

Serial ATA

Accelerometer protection support

Intel Smart Response Technology support

HP 3D DriveGuard support (select models only)

Supports the following hard drives:

● 1 TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm

750 GB, 7200-rpm and 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm

●

640 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm

●

● 500 GB, 7200-rpm and 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm

320 GB, 7200-rpm and 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm and 7.0 mm

●

Solid-state drives Supports 32GB mSATA drive

Optical drive Fixed

Serial ATA

12.7 mm tray load

Supports the following optical drives:

Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive

●

DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive

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Category Description

Audio and video HD audio

Beats audio

Dual speakers

Subwoofer

Supports Microsoft® Premium requirements

Supports Intel Wireless Display and Wireless Music

HP TrueVision HD webcam (fixed, no tilt with activity LED; 1280×720 by 30 frames
per second)

Two dual array, digital microphones with appropriate beam-forming, echo-cancellation,
noise-reduction software

Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 NIC

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

Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly

Support for the following WLAN formats:

Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter

●

Intel Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 802.11b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth Combo Adapter

●

(select models only)

● Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0

Combo Adapter (select models only)

Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter (select models only)

●

Ralink RT5390R 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter

●

External media cards HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader slot with push-push technology, supporting the

following digital card formats:

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

●

● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card

●

Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)

●

Internal media cards ● One half-size Mini Card slot for WLAN

One full-size mini-card slot for Intel mSATA 32 GB solid-state drive

●

Ports

AC Smart Pin adapter plug

●

Audio-in (microphone)

●

Audio-out (stereo headphone)

●

HDMI 1.4 output supporting: 1920×1200 external resolution @ 60 Hz

●

● VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting: 2048 x 1536 external resolution @ 75Hz, hot plug

and unplug and autodetection for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect
video

RJ-45 (Ethernet)

●

● USB 3.0 (2 ports), USB 2.0 (1 port)

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Category Description

Keyboard/pointing devices Full-size, island-style, with numeric keypad

Taps enabled by default

Power requirements 120 W slim AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, 3-wire) for use only on computer models equipped

Supports 6-cell, 62 Wh, 2.8 Ah, Li-ion battery (battery is user-removable)

Security Security cable lock

Operating system Preinstalled:

Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:

with switchable discrete graphics

90 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, EM, 3-wire) for use only on computer models
equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M switchable discrete graphics

65 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, EM, 3-wire) for use only on computer models equipped
with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory

Supports Fast Charge

Intel/VeriSign support

Intel AT-p Ready support

Windows 7® Home Basic 64 bit

●

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

●

Windows 7 Professional 64 bit

●

AC adapter

●

Battery

●

● Hard drive

Memory module

●

Optical drive

●

Solid-state drive

●

WLAN module

●

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2 External component identification

Finding your hardware and software information

Select Start > Computer.

▲

A list displays all the devices installed in your computer, including optical drives, solid-state drives
(SSDs), or a secondary hard drive.

To find out what software is included on your computer, select Start > All Programs.

Finding your hardware and software information 5

Front

Component Description

Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

●

Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card

●

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card

●

● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)

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Right side

Component Description

(1) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc.

(2) Optical drive light

(3) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

Power light

Hard drive light

USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device.

RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

Green: The optical drive is being accessed.

●

Off: The optical drive is idle.

●

White: The computer is on.

●

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,

●

which is an energy-saving mode. The computer
shuts off power to the display and other unneeded
components.

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

●

Hibernation is an energy-saving mode that uses the
least amount of power.

NOTE: For select models, the Intel Rapid Start

Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity.

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

●

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked

●

the hard drive.

(8)

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

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Component Description

(9) AC adapter light

(10)

Left side

White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

●

is charged.

Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

●

is charging.

Off: The computer is using DC power.

●

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.

Component Description

(1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

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

high-definition television, or any compatible digital or
audio device.

USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced

USB power performance.

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

Audio-out (headphone) jack Connect optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,

earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust

the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, see the
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone

jack, the computer speakers are disabled.

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Display

Item Component Description

(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

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

(3) HP TrueVision HD webcam Records video, captures still photographs, allows you to

(4) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

video conference and chat online using streaming video.

To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.

with WLANs.

Display 9

Top

TouchPad

Item Component Description

(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.

(2) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off.

Off: The TouchPad is on.

●

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

items on the screen.

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

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

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Lights

Component Description

(1)

(2)

(3)

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

Power light ● White: The computer is on.

Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,

●

which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation

●

is an energy-saving mode that uses the least amount
of power.

NOTE: For select models, the Intel® Rapid Start

Technology feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid
Start Technology allows your computer to resume
quickly from inactivity.

Mute light

Wireless light

Amber: Computer sound is off.

●

Off: Computer sound is on.

●

White: An integrated wireless device, such as a

●

wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.

● Amber: All wireless devices are off.

letters.

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Buttons and speakers

Component Description

(1)

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

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 shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button
for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options,
or see the HP User Guide.

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Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed

(3)

(4) b key Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in

(5) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.

(6)

Windows® logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.

with the fn key.

in combination with the esc key or the b key.

combination with the fn key.

Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, which allows you to
view and control all audio settings. Beats Audio is an
enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled
bass while maintaining a clear sound. Beats audio is
enabled by default.

NOTE: You can also open the Beats Audio Control Panel

by selecting Start > Control Panel > Hardware and
Sound > Beats Audio Control Panel.

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Bottom

Item Component Description

(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.

(2)

(3) Integrated subwoofer Provides superior bass sound.

(4) Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components.

(5) Wireless module

(6)

Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay and opens the service door.

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.

compartment

Hard drive bay
and memory module
compartment

Holds the WLAN device.

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless

module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by
the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or
region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore computer functionality, and then contact
customer support through Help and Support.

The service door provides access to the hard drive bay and memory
module compartment.

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3 Illustrated parts catalog

Service tag

When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model
description provided on the service tag. The service tag is located inside the battery bay. See

on page 34 for battery removal instructions.

Battery

Item Description Function

(1) Product name This is the product name affixed to the front of

the computer.

(2) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to

each product.

(3) Part number/Product number (p/n) This number provides specific information about the

product's hardware components. The part number
helps a service technician to determine what
components and parts are needed.

(4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warranty

(5) Model description (select models only) This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate

period for the computer.

documents, drivers, and support for the computer.

Service tag 15

Computer major components

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Item Component Spare part number

(1) Display assembly: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly

spare part information, see

(2) Keyboard (includes keyboard cable):

In black finish for use in Canada 676649-DB1

In black finish for use in India 676649-D61

In black finish for use in Japan 676649-291

In black finish for use in Latin America 676649-161

In black finish for use in South Korea 676649-AD1

In black finish for use in Taiwan 676649-AB1

In black finish for use in Thailand 676649-281

In black finish for use in the United States 676649-001

In linen white finish for use in Canada 676650-DB1

In linen white finish for use in India 676650-D61

In linen white finish for use in Japan 676650-291

In linen white finish for use in Latin America 676650-161

In linen white finish for use in South Korea 676650-AD1

Display assembly subcomponents on page 20.

In linen white finish for use in Taiwan 676650-AB1

In linen white finish for use in Thailand 676650-281

In linen white finish for use in the United States 676650-001

(3) Top cover (includes TouchPad and cable):

In black licorice finish 676657-001

In carmine red finish 678261-001

In linen white finish 676658-001

(4) Power button board (includes cable) 676651-001

(5) TouchPad button board (includes cable) 682488-001

(6) Optical drive connector cable (included in the Optical Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 681227-001)

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

For use only on computer models equipped with a 45 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 2 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 2 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 2 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 45 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 1 GB of discrete memory

676761-001

684215-001

676759-001

676760-001

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 1 GB of discrete memory

Computer major components 17

684674-001

Item Component Spare part number

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 1 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with UMA memory

(8) Processor (includes replacement thermal material):

Intel Core i7-3612QM 2.1 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB

L3 cache, quad core, 35 W)

Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB

L3 cache, quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.2 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/6.0 MB

L3 cache, quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i5-3320M 2.6 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3

cache, dual core, 35 W)

Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3

cache, dual core, 35 W)

Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3

cache, dual core, 35 W), for use only on computer models equipped with UMA
memory or with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i3-3110M 2.4 GHz processor (1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core,

35 W)

676758-001

676756-001

680647-001

680646-001

665116-001

681952-001

680645-001

676359-001

682417-001

Intel Core i3-2370M 2.4 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core,

35 W) for use only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i3-2350M 2.2 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core,

35 W), for use only on computer models equipped with UMA memory and NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i3-2330M 2.3 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core 35

W), for use only on computer models equipped with UMA memory and NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU (not available for all models)

(9) Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material):

For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with

discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with

UMA memory

(10) Power connector cable (includes bracket): 676645-001

(11) Speakers (include subwoofer, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators) 676655-001

(12) Base enclosure (includes battery release latch mechanism and RJ45 cover) 676643-001

Rubber Feet Kit (includes 2 base enclosure rear rubber feet, not illustrated) 689843-001

(13) 6-cell, 62 Wh, 2.8 Ah, Li-ion battery 671731-001

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

677152-001

653340-001

653339–001

681226-001

681225-001

1 TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 676521-001

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Item Component Spare part number

750 GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5 mm 633252-001

750 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 634250-001

640 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 669300-001

500 GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5 mm 634925-001

500 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 669299-001

320 GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0 mm 634862-001

320 GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0 mm 645193-001

Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, and 2 screws)

(15) Optical drive (includes bezel and bracket):

Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive (includes bezel

and bracket)

DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel and bracket) 676661-001

Optical Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes optical drive bezel, optical drive

bracket, and optical drive connector cable)

(16) Memory modules (2, PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz):

8 GB memory module 670034-001

4 GB memory module 641369-001

2 GB memory module 652972-001

(17) RTC battery 676654-001

(18) WLAN module:

Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 657325-005

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 802.11b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth Combo Adapter

(select models only)

Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0

Combo Adapter (select models only)

676647-001

676662-001

681227-001

670290-001

655795-005

Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter (select models only) 675794-001

Ralink RT5390R 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter 670691-001

(19) 32 GB mSATA solid-state drive 676656-001

Plastics Kit, includes: 676652-001

(20) Service door

(21) Wireless cover (includes one captive retention screw, secured by a C-ring)

Computer major components 19

Display assembly subcomponents

Item Component Spare part number

(1) Display bezel (includes 2 rubber screw covers) 676644-001

(2) 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LED. HD, BrightView display panel (includes 2 rubber

screw covers)

(3) Webcamera/microphone module (includes 2 rubber screw covers) 676659-001

Display Hinge Kit (includes 2 rubber screw covers, and): 676648-001

(4a) Left and right hinge covers

(4b) Left and right hinges

(5) Display panel cable (includes webcamera/microphone module cable and 2 rubber

screw covers)

(6) Antenna Kit (includes left and right wireless antenna cables and transceivers and 2

rubber screw covers)

(7) Display enclosure (includes 2 rubber screw covers):

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676653-001

676646-001

676640-001

Item Component Spare part number

In black licorice finish 676641-001

In carmine red finish 678260-001

In linen white finish 676642-001

Mass storage devices

Mass storage devices 21

Item Component Spare part number

(1) Hard drive (does not include the hard drive rubber bracket, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

1 TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 676521-001

750 GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5 mm 633252-001

750 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 634250-001

640 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 669300-001

500 GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5 mm 634925-001

500 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 669299-001

320 GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0 mm 634862-001

320 GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0 mm 645193-001

Hard Drive Hardware Kit, includes: 676647-001

(2a) Hard drive rubber bracket

(2b) Hard drive connector cable

Hard drive retention brackets (2, not illustrated)

Hard drive retention screws (2, not illustrated)

(3) Optical drive:

Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive (includes bezel

and bracket)

DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel and bracket) 676661-001

Optical Drive Hardware Kit, includes: 681227-001

(4a) Optical drive bezel

(4b) Optical drive bracket

(4c) Optical drive connector cable

(5) 32 GB mSATA solid-state drive 676656-001

Miscellaneous parts

Component Spare part number

AC adapter:

120 W slim AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, 3-wire) 645156-001

90 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, EM, 3-wire) 609947-001

90 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, 3-wire) 609940-001

65 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, EM, 3-wire) 609948-001

676662-001

65 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, 3-wire) 609939-001

Power cord (3-pin, black, 1.83-m):

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Component Spare part number

For use in Argentina 490371-D01

For use in Australia 490371-011

For use in Europe 490371-021

For use in India 490371-D61

For use in Italy 490371-061

For use in Japan 490371-291

For use in North America 490371-001

For use in the People's Republic of China 490371-AA1

For use in South Korea 490371-AD1

For use in Thailand 490371-201

For use in the United Kingdom and Singapore 490371-031

Screw Kit 681228-001

Sequential part number listing

Spare part number Description

490371-001 Power cord for use in North America (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-011 Power cord for use in Australia (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-021 Power cord for use in Europe (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-031 Power cord for use in the United Kingdom and Singapore (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-061 Power cord for use in Italy (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-201 Power cord for use in Thailand (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-291 Power cord for use in Japan (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-AA1 Power cord for use in the People's Republic of China (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-AD1 Power cord for use in South Korea (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-D01 Power cord for use in Argentina (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

490371-D61 Power cord for use in India (3-pin, black, 1.83-m)

609939-001 65 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, 3-wire)

609940-001 90 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, 3-wire)

609947-001 90 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, EM, 3-wire)

609948-001 65 W HP Smart AC adapter (RC, V, EM, 3-wire)

633252-001 750 GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (SATA, 9.5 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

Sequential part number listing 23

Spare part number Description

634250-001 750 GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (SATA, 9.5 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

634862-001 320 GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (SATA, 7.0 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

634925-001 500 GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (SATA, 9.5 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

641369-001 4 GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz)

645156-001 120 W slim AC adapter (RC, V, PFC, 3-wire)

645193-001 320 GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (SATA, 9.5 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

652972-001 2 GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz)

653339–001 Intel Core i3-2330M 2.3 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core 35 W), for use

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

only on computer models equipped with UMA memory and NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU (not
available for all models)

653340-001 Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W), for use

655795-005 Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter

657325-005 Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter

665116-001 Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.2 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/6.0 MB L3 cache,

669299-001 500 GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (SATA, 9.5 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

669300-001 640 GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (SATA, 9.5 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

670034-001 8 GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz)

670290-001 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 802.11b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth Combo Adapter (select

670691-001 Ralink RT5390R 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter

only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU;
includes replacement thermal material

(select models only)

quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
GPU; includes replacement thermal material

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

models only)

671731-001 6-cell, 62 Wh, 2.8 Ah, Li-ion battery

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Spare part number Description

675794-001 Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter (select models only)

676359-001 Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual

core, 35 W), for use only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or with NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU; includes replacement thermal material

676521-001 1 TB, 5400-rpm hard drive (SATA, 9.5 mm, does not include hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard

676640-001 Antenna Kit (includes left and right wireless antenna cables and transceivers and 2 rubber

676641-001 Display enclosure in black licorice finish (includes 2 rubber screw covers)

676642-001 Display enclosure in linen white finish (includes 2 rubber screw covers)

676643-001 Base enclosure (includes battery release latch mechanism and RJ45 cover)

676644-001 Display bezel (includes 2 rubber screw covers and rubber bumpers)

676645-001 Power connector cable (includes bracket)

676646-001 Display panel cable (includes (includes webcamera/microphone module cable and 2 rubber

676647-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, 2

676648-001 Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right hinges and 2 rubber screw covers)

676649-001 Keyboard in black finish for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable)

676649-161 Keyboard in black finish for use in Latin America (includes keyboard cable)

676649-281 Keyboard in black finish for use in Thailand (includes keyboard cable)

drive retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws)

NOTE: The hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention brackets, hard drive connector

cable, and screws are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

screw covers)

screw covers)

hard drive retention screws, and hard drive connector cable)

676649-291 Keyboard in black finish for use in Japan (includes keyboard cable)

676649-AB1 Keyboard in black finish for use in Taiwan (includes keyboard cable)

676649-AD1 Keyboard in black finish for use in South Korea (includes keyboard cable)

676649-D61 Keyboard in black finish for use in India (includes keyboard cable)

676649-DB1 Keyboard in black finish for use in Canada (includes keyboard cable)

676650-001 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable)

676650-161 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in Latin America (includes keyboard cable)

676650-281 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in Thailand (includes keyboard cable)

676650-291 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in Japan (includes keyboard cable)

676650-AB1 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in Taiwan (includes keyboard cable)

676650-AD1 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in South Korea (includes keyboard cable)

676650-D61 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in India (includes keyboard cable)

676650-DB1 Keyboard in linen white finish for use in Canada (includes keyboard cable)

676651-001 Power button board (includes cable)

Sequential part number listing 25

Spare part number Description

676652-001 Plastics Kit (includes service door and wireless module compartment cover)

676653-001 35.6 cm (14.0 in), LED, HD, BrightView display panel (includes 2 rubber screw covers)

676654-001 RTC battery

676655-001 Speakers (include subwoofer, speaker cables, and 4 rubber isolators)

676656-001 32 GB mSATA solid-state drive

676657-001 Top cover in black licorice finish (includes TouchPad and cable)

676658-001 Top cover in linen white finish (includes TouchPad and cable)

676659-001 Webcamera/microphone module

676661-001 DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel and bracket)

676662-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive (includes bezel and bracket)

676756-001 System board for use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with UMA memory (includes replacement thermal material)

676758-001 System board for use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 1 GB of discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material)

676759-001 System board for use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 2 GB of discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material)

676760-001 System board for use only on computer models equipped with a 45 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 1 GB of discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material)

676761-001 System board for use only on computer models equipped with a 45 W processor and a graphics

subsystem with 2 GB of discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material)

677152-001 Intel Core i3-2370M 2.4 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W) for use

only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU;
includes replacement thermal material

678260-001 Display enclosure in carmine red finish (includes 2 rubber screw covers)

678261-001 Top cover in carmine red finish (includes TouchPad and cable)

680645-001 Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual

680646-001 Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB L3 cache,

680647-001 Intel Core i7-3612QM 2.1 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB L3 cache,

681225-001 Fan/heat sink assembly for use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem

681226-001 Fan/heat sink assembly for use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem

681227-001 Optical Drive Hardware Kit (includes optical drive bezel, optical drive bracket, and optical drive

681228-001 Screw Kit

core, 35 W); includes replacement thermal material

quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
GPU; includes replacement thermal material

quad core, 35 W), includes replacement thermal material

with UMA memory (includes replacement thermal material)

with discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material)

connector cable)

681952-001 Intel Core i5-3320M 2.6 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual

core, 35 W); includes replacement thermal material

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Spare part number Description

682417-001 Intel Core i3-3110M 2.4 GHz processor (1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W; includes

682488-001 TouchPad button board (includes cable)

684215-001 System board for use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

684674-001 System board for use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics

689843-001 Rubber Feet Kit (includes 2 base enclosure rear rubber feet)

replacement thermal material)

subsystem with 2 GB of discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material)

subsystem with 1 GB of discrete memory (includes replacement thermal material)

Sequential part number listing 27

4 Removal and replacement procedures

Preliminary replacement requirements

Tools required

You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:

● Flat-bladed screwdriver

Magnetic screwdriver

●

Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers

●

Service considerations

The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during
disassembly and assembly procedures.

NOTE: As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all

accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.

Plastic parts

CAUTION: Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts.

Use care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in
the maintenance instructions.

Cables and connectors

CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations

during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.

Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to
unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever
possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in
such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex
cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.

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Drive handling

CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to

the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether
the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through
the operating system.

Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector.

Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive
and be sure that the optical drive tray is closed.

Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock-proof foam.

Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.

After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag.

Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors
or speakers.

Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective
packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

Grounding guidelines

Electrostatic discharge damage

Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure
determine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some
protection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt
silicon junctions.

A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or
microcircuitry. Even if the spark is neither felt nor heard, damage may have occurred.

An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a
normal cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers,
reducing its life expectancy.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal

components, observe these precautions:

Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.

Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines
described in this section.

Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.

If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.

The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by
different activities.

CAUTION: A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V.

Preliminary replacement requirements 29

Typical electrostatic voltage levels

Relative humidity

Event 10% 40% 55%

Walking across carpet 35,000 V 15,000 V 7,500 V

Walking across vinyl floor 12,000 V 5,000 V 3,000 V

Motions of bench worker 6,000 V 800 V 400 V

Removing DIPS from plastic tube 2,000 V 700 V 400 V

Removing DIPS from vinyl tray 11,500 V 4,000 V 2,000 V

Removing DIPS from Styrofoam 14,500 V 5,000 V 3,500 V

Removing bubble pack from PCB 26,500 V 20,000 V 7,000 V

Packing PCBs in foam-lined box 21,000 V 11,000 V 5,000 V

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Packaging and transporting guidelines

Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:

To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.

●

Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or

●

packaging.

Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations.

●

Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers.

●

Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly.

●

● Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or

nonconductive foam.

Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Be sure that

●

mechanized equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials
are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate
electric charges.

Workstation guidelines

Follow these grounding workstation guidelines:

● Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material.

● Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded

tools and equipment.

Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums.

●

● When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-

safe materials.

Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids

●

and Styrofoam.

Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle

●

these items only at static-free workstations.

● Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.

● Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.

Preliminary replacement requirements 31

Equipment guidelines

Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.

When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible

●

straps with a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper
ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug
connectors, use alligator clips to connect a wrist strap.

When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps)

●

can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On
conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one
megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive must be
worn in contact with the skin.

The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage:

Antistatic tape

●

Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors

●

● Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids

Nonconductive foam

●

Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance

●

● Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground

● Field service kits

Static awareness labels

●

Material-handling packages

●

● Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes

Metal tote boxes

●

Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials

●

The following table lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats.

Material Use Voltage protection level

Antistatic plastics Bags 1,500 V

Carbon-loaded plastic Floor mats 7,500 V

Metallized laminate Floor mats 5,000 V

Component replacement procedures

This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.

There may be as many as 75 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when
servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal
and replacement.

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Service tag

When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model
number provided on the service tag. It is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers.

Battery on page 34 for battery removal instructions.

See

Item Component Description

(1) Product name This is the product name affixed to the front of

(2) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to

(3) Part number/Product number (p/n) This number provides specific information about

(4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warranty

(5) Model description (select models only) This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate

the computer.

each product.

the product’s hardware components. The part number
helps a service technician determine what components
and parts are needed.

period for the computer.

documents, drivers, and support for the computer.

Component replacement procedures 33

Computer feet

Description Spare part number

Rubber Feet Kit 689843-001

The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. There are two rubber feet that attach to
the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below.

Battery

Description Spare part number

6-cell, 62 Wh, 2.8 Ah, Li-ion battery 671731-001

Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

Remove the battery:

1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.

3. Pivot the front edge of the battery (2) up and back.

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4. Remove the battery (3) from the computer.

To insert the battery:

1. Align the tabs on the rear edge of the battery with the notches on the rear edge of the battery

bay.

2. Pivot the front edge of the battery down into the battery bay until it is seated. (The battery

release latch will automatically lock into place.)

Component replacement procedures 35

Service door

Description Spare part number

Plastics Kit (contains the service door) 676652-001

Before removing the service door, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet

and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

Battery on page 34).

Remove the service door:

1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the service door.

2. Slide the service door (2) toward the front of the computer.

3. Lift up and remove the service door (3).

Reverse this procedure to replace the service door.

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Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive

retention brackets, hard drive connector cable, or screws. These components are included in
the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

Description Spare part number

1 TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 676521-001

750 GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5 mm 633252-001

750 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 634250-001

640 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 669300-001

500 GB, 7200-rpm, 9.5 mm 634925-001

500 GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5 mm 669299-001

320 GB, 7200-rpm, 7.0 mm 634862-001

320 GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0 mm 645193-001

Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

5. Remove the service door (see

Battery on page 34).

Service door on page 36).

Component replacement procedures 37

Remove the hard drive:

1. Using the cable tab (1), carefully lift up and disconnect the hard drive cable from the computer,

and then pull the cable out from the routing clips (2).

2. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.

NOTE: When removing the hard drive retention screws, make note of the location

and orientation of the hard drive retention brackets (2). The hard drive retention brackets are
included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

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3. Use the tab (3) to lift and remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay.

4. If it is necessary to disassemble the hard drive, perform the following steps:

a. Separate the front edges of the hard drive rubber bracket (1) from the hard drive

b. Remove the hard drive (2) from the bracket.

c. If necessary, disconnect the hard drive connector cable (3) from the hard drive. The hard

drive rubber bracket and hard drive connector cable are available in the Hard Drive
Hardware Kit, spare part number 676647-001.

To install a hard drive, reverse the removal procedure.

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Optical drive

NOTE: The optical drive spare part kit includes a bezel and bracket.

Description Spare part number

Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Drive (includes bezel and bracket) 676662-001

DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive (includes bezel and bracket) 676661-001

Optical Drive Hardware Kit (includes optical drive bezel, optical drive bracket, and optical drive
connector cable)

681227-001

Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

5. Remove the service door (see

Battery on page 34).

Service door on page 36).

Remove the optical drive:

1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×7.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.

2. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on the optical drive bracket tab (2) to

release the optical drive.

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3. Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer.

4. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bezel, use a thin tool or an unbent paper clip (1) to

release the optical drive tray.

5. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on the optical drive bezel tab (2) to release

the optical drive bezel.

6. Release the left side of the optical drive bezel (3).

7. Remove the optical drive bezel (4).

8. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the rear panel

toward you.

9. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to

the optical drive.

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10. Remove the optical drive bracket (2).

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.

Memory module

Description Spare part number

8 GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz) 670034-001

4 GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz) 641369-001

2 GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600 MHz) 652972-001

Before removing a memory module, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

5. Remove the service door (see

Battery on page 34).

Service door on page 36).

Remove the memory module:

1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release

the memory module. (The memory module tilts up.)

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2. Remove the memory module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.

Reverse this procedure to install the memory module.

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Solid-state drive

Description Spare part number

32 GB mSATA solid-state drive 676656-001

Before removing the solid-state drive, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

5. Remove the service door (see

Battery on page 34).

Service door on page 36).

Remove the solid-state drive:

1. Loosen the Phillips M2.5×4.5 captive screw (1) that secures the wireless module compartment

cover to the computer.

2. Lift the right side of the wireless module compartment cover (2) until it rests at an angle.

3. Remove the wireless module compartment cover. The wireless module compartment cover is

available in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 676652-001.

4. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws (1) that secure the solid-state drive to the computer.

(The solid-state drive tilts up.)

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5. Remove the solid-state drive (2) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

6. Remove the solid-state drive.

Reverse this procedure to install the solid-state drive.

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RTC battery

Description Spare part number

RTC battery 676654-001

Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

5. Remove the service door (see

6. Remove the solid-state drive (see

Battery on page 34).

Service door on page 36).

Solid-state drive on page 44).

Remove the RTC battery:

1. Use a flat-bladed, non-metallic tool (1) to release the RTC battery from the socket on the

system board.

2. Remove the RTC battery (2).

3. Remove the RTC battery.

Reverse this procedure to install the RTC battery. When installing the RTC battery, make sure the “+”
sign faces up.

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WLAN module

Description Spare part number

Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 657325-005

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 802.11b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth Combo Adapter (select
models only)

Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter
(select models only)

Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter (select models only) 675794-001

Ralink RT5390R 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter 670691-001

670290-001

655795-005

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless

module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore device functionality, and then contact technical support.

Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

5. Remove the service door (see

Battery on page 34).

Service door on page 36).

Remove the WLAN module:

1. Loosen the Phillips M2.5×4.5 captive screw (1) that secures the wireless module compartment

cover to the computer.

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2. Lift the right side of the wireless module compartment cover (2) until it rests at an angle.

3. Remove the wireless module compartment cover. The wireless module compartment cover is

available in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 676652-001.

4. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the terminals on the WLAN module.

NOTE: The #1 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal.

The #2 WLAN antenna cable is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal.

5. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws (2) that secure the WLAN module to

the system board. (The WLAN module tilts up.)

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6. Remove the WLAN module (3) by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

NOTE: If the WLAN antennas are not connected to the terminals on the WLAN module,

the protective sleeves should be installed on the antenna connectors, as shown in the following
illustration.

Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module.

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Keyboard

NOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable.

Description Spare part number

In black finish for use in Canada 676649-DB1

In black finish for use in India 676649-D61

In black finish for use in Japan 676649-291

In black finish for use in Latin America 676649-161

In black finish for use in South Korea 676649-AD1

In black finish for use in Taiwan 676649-AB1

In black finish for use in Thailand 676649-281

In black finish for use in the United States 676649-001

In linen white finish for use in Canada 676650-DB1

In linen white finish for use in India 676650-D61

In linen white finish for use in Japan 676650-291

In linen white finish for use in Latin America 676650-161

In linen white finish for use in South Korea 676650-AD1

In linen white finish for use in Taiwan 676650-AB1

In linen white finish for use in Thailand 676650-281

In linen white finish for use in the United States 676650-001

Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

5. Remove the service door (see

Battery on page 34).

Service door on page 36).

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Remove the keyboard:

1. Remove the two Phillips M2.5×6.5 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

2. Rest the computer on its left side.

3. Open the computer.

4. Insert a thin tool into the left retention screw hole, and then press on the back of the keyboard

until the keyboard disengages from the computer.

5. Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you.

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6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1), and then swing the keyboard (2) up and forward until it

rests upside down on the palm rest.

7. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect

the keyboard cable (2) from the system board.

8. Remove the keyboard (3).

Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.

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Top cover

NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the includes TouchPad and cable.

Description Spare part number

In black licorice finish 676657-001

In carmine red finish 678261-001

In linen white finish 676658-001

Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Keyboard (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Keyboard on page 50)

NOTE: When replacing the top cover, be sure to remove the power button board and TouchPad

button board from the defective top cover and install them on the replacement top cover. See

Power
button board on page 56 and TouchPad button board on page 58 for removal and replacement

instructions for these components.

Remove the top cover:

1. Remove the two rear rubber feet (1). The rubber feet are included in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare

part number 689843-001.

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2. Remove the eight Phillips M2.5×6.5 screws (2) that secure the top cover to the computer.

3. Remove the seven Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.

4. Turn the computer right side up, with the front toward you.

5. Open the computer.

6. Release the ZIF connector to which the power button board cable is connected, and then

disconnect the power button board (1) cable from the system board.

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7. Release the ZIF connector to which the TouchPad button board cable is connected, and then

disconnect the TouchPad button board (2) cable from the system board.

8. Remove the six Phillips M2.5×6.5 screws (1) that secure the top cover to the computer.

9. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws (2) that secure the top cover to the computer.

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10. Use a thin plastic tool to release the top cover. Insert the tool between the top cover and base

enclosure and slide the tool as shown from the following points:

a. Between the VGA and HDMI connectors (1)

b. Under the TouchPad area (2)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the thin section of the base enclosure around

the optical drive bay when releasing the top cover.

c. Before the optical drive bay (3)

d. From the rear left and right edges (4)

11. Lift the rear edge of the top cover (5).

12. Remove the top cover (6).

Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.

Power button board

Description Spare part number

Power button board (includes cable) 676651-001

Before removing the power button board, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

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3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Keyboard (see

e. Top cover (see

Remove the power button board:

1. Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Release the shield (1) that covers the power button board.

3. Remove the two Phillips M2.0×4.5 screws (2) that secure the power button board to

the top cover.

4. Remove the power button board (3) and cable.

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

Reverse this procedure to install the power button board.

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TouchPad button board

Description Spare part number

TouchPad button board (includes cable) 682488-001

Before removing the TouchPad button board, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Keyboard (see

e. Top cover (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

Remove the TouchPad button board:

1. Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Release the TouchPad button board cable (1) from the top cover. (The TouchPad button board

cable is attached to the top cover by double-sided tape.)

3. Release the TouchPad ZIF connector to which the TouchPad button board cable is connected,

and then disconnect the TouchPad button board cable (2) from the TouchPad board.

4. Remove the three Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws (3) that secure the TouchPad button board bracket

to the top cover.

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5. Remove the TouchPad button board (4).

Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad button board.

Optical drive connector cable

NOTE: The optical drive connector cable is included in the Optical Drive Hardware Kit, spare part

number 681227-001.

Before removing the optical drive connector cable, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Keyboard (see

e. Top cover (see

Remove the optical drive connector cable:

1. Disconnect the optical drive connector cable (1) from the system board.

2. Release the optical drive connector cable from the clip (2) built into the base enclosure.

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

3. Release the clip (3) built into the base enclosure that secures the optical drive connector to

the base enclosure.

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4. Remove the optical drive connector cable (4).

Reverse this procedure to install the optical drive connector cable.

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System board

NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.

Description Spare part number

For use only on computer models equipped with a 45 W processor and a graphics subsystem
with 2 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics subsystem
with 2 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics subsystem
with 2 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 45 W processor and a graphics subsystem
with 1 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics subsystem
with 1 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics subsystem
with 1 GB of discrete memory

For use only on computer models equipped with a 35 W processor and a graphics subsystem
with UMA memory

676761-001

684215-001

676759-001

676760-001

684674-001

676758-001

676756-001

Before removing the system board, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Solid-state drive (see

e. WLAN module (see

f. Keyboard (see

g. Top cover (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Solid-state drive on page 44)

WLAN module on page 47)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from
the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:

Memory module (see

●

RTC battery (see

●

Fan/heat sink assembly (see

●

Processor (see

●

Memory module on page 42

RTC battery on page 46

Fan/heat sink assembly on page 64)

Processor on page 68)

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Remove the system board:

1. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:

(1) Display panel cable

(2) Speaker cable

(3) Optical drive connector cable

(4) Power connector cable

2. Remove the three Phillips M2.0×5.0 screws (1) that secure the system board to

the base enclosure.

3. Lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle.

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4. Remove the system board (3) by sliding it up and to the right at an angle.

Reverse this procedure to install the system board.

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Fan/heat sink assembly

NOTE: The fan/heat sink assembly spare part kit include replacement thermal material.

Description Spare part number

For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory 681226-001

For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory 681225-001

NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least 7.6 cm (3 in) of clearance on the left side

of the computer. The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a
temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist.
These conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power
management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements.
Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.

Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Solid-state drive (see

e. WLAN module (see

f. Keyboard (see

g. Top cover (see

h. System board (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Solid-state drive on page 44)

WLAN module on page 47)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

System board on page 61)

Remove the fan/heat sink assembly:

1. Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you.

NOTE: Steps 2 through 5 apply to computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with

discrete memory. See steps 6 and 9 for fan/heat sink assembly removal information for
computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory.

2. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.

3. Following the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 sequence stamped into the fan/heat sink assembly, loosen

the four Phillips M2.0×10.0 captive screws (2) and the three Phillips M2.0×3.5 captive screws (3)
that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.

4. Remove the Phillips M2.0×5.0 screw (4) that secures the fan/heat sink assembly to

the system board.

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5. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (5).

NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink

assembly and the system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink
assembly from side to side to detach it.

NOTE: Steps 6 and 9 apply to computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with

UMA memory. See steps 2 through 5 for fan/heat sink assembly removal information for
computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.

6. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.

7. Following the 1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped into the fan/heat sink assembly, loosen the four

Phillips M2.0×10.0 captive screws (2) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to
the system board.

8. Remove the Phillips M2.0×5.0 screw (3) that secures the fan/heat sink assembly to

the system board.

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9. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (4).

NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink

assembly and system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink
assembly from side to side to detach it.

NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the fan/heat sink

assembly and the system board components each time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed.
Replacement thermal material is included with the fan/heat sink assembly, processor,
and system board spare part kits.

NOTE: The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer

model equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.

Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the fan/heat sink assembly section (2) that

●

services it

Thermal paste is used on the graphics subsystem chip (3) and the fan/heat sink assembly

●

section (4) that services it

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NOTE: The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer

model equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory. Thermal paste is used on
the processor (1) and the fan/heat sink assembly section (2) that services it.

Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly.

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Processor

NOTE: The processor spare part kit include replacement thermal material.

Description Spare part number

Intel Core i7-3612QM 2.1 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB L3 cache,
quad core, 35 W)

Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/6.0 MB L3 cache,
quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
GPU

Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.2 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/6.0 MB L3 cache,
quad core, 45 W), for use only on computer models equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
GPU

Intel Core i5-3320M 2.6 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.3 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual
core, 35 W)

Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual
core, 35 W)

Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5 GHz processor (SC turbo up 3.1 GHz, 1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual
core, 35 W), for use only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or with NVIDIA
GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i3-3110M 2.4 GHz processor (1600 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W) 682417-001

Intel Core i3-2370M 2.4 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W), for use
only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 35 W), for use
only on computer models equipped with UMA memory or with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU

Intel Core i3-2330M 2.3 GHz processor (1333 MHz/3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core 35 W), for use
only on computer models equipped with UMA memory and NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M GPU (not
available for all models)

680647-001

680646-001

665116-001

681952-001

680645-001

676359-001

677152-001

653340-001

653339–001

Before removing the processor, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Fan/heat sink assembly (see

Fan/heat sink assembly on page 64)

4. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

5. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Solid-state drive (see

e. WLAN module (see

f. Keyboard (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Solid-state drive on page 44)

WLAN module on page 47)

Keyboard on page 50)

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g. Top cover (see Top cover on page 53)

h. System board (see

i. Fan/heat sink assembly (see

System board on page 61)

Fan/heat sink assembly on page 64)

Remove the processor:

1. Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to turn the processor locking screw one-half turn

counterclockwise (2), until you hear a click.

2. Lift the processor (3) straight up, and remove it.

NOTE: The gold triangle (4) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon embossed

on the processor socket when you install the processor.

Reverse this procedure to install the processor.

Power connector cable

Description Spare part number

Power connector cable (includes bracket) 676645-001

Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

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c. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 40)

d. Solid-state drive (see

e. WLAN module (see

f. Keyboard (see

g. Top cover (see

h. System board (see

Remove the power connector cable:

1. Remove the Phillips M2.5×6.5 screw (1) and the two Phillips M2.0×5.0 screws (2) that secure

the power connector bracket to the base enclosure.

2. Remove the power connector bracket (3).

3. Release the power connector (4) from the clip built into the base enclosure.

Solid-state drive on page 44)

WLAN module on page 47)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

System board on page 61)

4. Remove the power connector cable.

Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.

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Speakers

Description Spare part number

Speakers (include subwoofer, speaker cable, and 4 rubber isolators) 676655-001

Before removing the speakers, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Solid-state drive (see

e. WLAN module (see

f. Keyboard (see

g. Top cover (see

h. System board (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Solid-state drive on page 44)

WLAN module on page 47)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

System board on page 61)

Remove the speakers:

1. Release the wireless antenna cables (1) from the clip (2) built into the right speaker.

2. Release the speaker cables (1) from the clips and routing channel built into the base enclosure.

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3. Remove the four Phillips M3.0×7.0 screws (2) that secure the speakers to the base enclosure.

4. Remove the speakers (3).

NOTE: The speakers include four rubber isolators that are installed in the screw holes (4).

These isolators are crucial to the performance of the speakers.

Reverse this procedure to install the subwoofer.

Display assembly

NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only.

Description Spare part number

35.6 cm (14.0 in), LED. HD, BrightView display panel (includes 2 rubber screw covers) 676653-001

Antenna Kit (includes left and right wireless antenna cables and transceivers and 2 rubber

screw covers)

Display bezel (includes 2 rubber screw covers) 676644-001

Display enclosure (includes 2 rubber screw covers):

In black licorice finish 676641-001

In carmine red finish 678260-001

In linen white 676642-001

Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right hinges and 2 rubber screw covers) 676648-001

Display panel cable (includes webcamera/microphone module cable and 2 rubber

screw covers)

Webcamera/microphone module (includes 2 rubber screw covers) 676659-001

676640-001

676646-001

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Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn

the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.

3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

a. Service door (see

b. Hard drive (see

c. Optical drive (see

d. Solid-state drive (see

e. WLAN module (see

f. Keyboard (see

g. Top cover (see

h. System board (see

i. Power connector cable (see

Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:

Service door on page 36)

Hard drive on page 37)

Optical drive on page 40)

Solid-state drive on page 44)

WLAN module on page 47)

Keyboard on page 50)

Top cover on page 53)

System board on page 61)

Power connector cable on page 69)

Remove the display assembly:

1. Release the wireless antenna cables (1) from the clips (2) built into the right speaker.

CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to

support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other
computer components.

2. Remove the three Phillips M2.5×6.5 screws (1) that secure the display assembly to

the base enclosure.

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3. Remove the display assembly (2).

4. If it is necessary to replace the display bezel or any of the display assembly subcomponents:

a. Remove the two display bezel screw covers (1) and the two Phillips M2.5×5.0 screws (2)

that secure the display bezel to the display assembly.

b. Flex the inside edges of the bottom edge (3), the left and right sides (4),

and the top edge (5) of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from
the display enclosure.

c. Remove the display bezel (6).

CAUTION: Be sure the work surface is clear of all tools, screws, and computer components

before turning the display panel upside down on the work surface.

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5. If it is necessary to replace the display panel:

a. Remove the four Phillips M2.0×3.5 screws (1) that secure the display panel to

the display enclosure.

b. Lift the top edge of the display panel (2) and turn the display panel upside down.

c. Release the adhesive support strip (1) that secures the display panel cable connector to

the display panel.

d. Disconnect the display panel cable (2) from the display panel.

e. Remove the display panel from the display enclosure.

6. If it is necessary to replace the webcamera/microphone module:

a. Disconnect the webcamera/microphone module cable (1) from the webcamera/microphone

module. (The webcamera/microphone module cable is part of the display panel cable.)

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b. Detach the webcamera/microphone module (2) from the display enclosure.

(The webcamera/microphone module is attached to the display enclosure by double­sided tape.)

c. Remove the webcamera/microphone module from the display enclosure.

7. If it is necessary to replace the hinges:

a. Remove the four Phillips M2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the hinges to

the display enclosure.

b. Remove the display hinge covers (2).

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c. Remove the hinges (2) from the display enclosure.

8. If it is necessary to replace the display panel cable:

a. Release the display panel cable from the clips (1) and routing channel built into the

display enclosure.

b. Remove the display panel cable (2).

9. If it is necessary to replace the wireless antenna cables and transceivers:

a. Release the wireless antenna transceivers (1) from the display enclosure. (The wireless

antenna transceivers are attached to the display enclosure with double-sided tape.)

b. Release the wireless antenna cables from the clips (2) built into the display enclosure.

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c. Remove the wireless antenna cables and transceivers (3).

Reverse this procedure to install the display assembly.

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5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System

Diagnostics

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input
and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup
Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the
computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

To start Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps:

1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup

Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2. Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS).

Information about how to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the

computer from operating properly.

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.

Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.

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Determining the BIOS version

To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently
installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.

BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing

fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).

1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

2. Use the arrow keys to select Main.

3. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to

select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

Downloading a BIOS update

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download

and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the
AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery
power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the
download and installation, follow these instructions:

Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.

Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.

Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.

1. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you

want to download.

3. At the download area, follow these steps:

a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your

computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information
to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.

b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive.

Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is
downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.

NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before

installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.

BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the
download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.

2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).

3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains

the update.

4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).

The BIOS installation begins.

5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.

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NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the

downloaded file from your hard drive.

Using System Diagnostics

System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is
functioning properly.

To start System Diagnostics:

1. Turn on or restart the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is

displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed,
press f2.

2. Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostics test while it is running, press esc.

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6 Specifications

Computer specifications

Metric U.S.

Dimensions

Width 34.4 cm 13.54 in

Depth 23.4 cm 9.21 in

Height (front to back) 2.93 to 3.35 cm 1.15 to 1.32 in

Weight 2.17 kg 4.79 lb

Input power

Operating voltage and current 18.5 V @ 3.5 A or 19.5 V @ 3.33 A – 65 W

Temperature

Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F

19 V @ 4.74 A or 19.5 V @ 4.62 A – 90 W

19.5 V @ 6.15 A – 120 W

Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating 10% to 90%

Nonoperating 5% to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft

Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft

NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The device operates well within this

range of temperatures.

35.6 cm (14.0 in) display specifications

Metric U.S.

Dimensions

Height 17.6 cm 6.93 in

Width 31.2 cm 12.28 in

Diagonal 35.7 cm 14.06 in

Number of colors Up to 16.8 million

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Metric U.S.

Contrast ratio 200:1 (typical)

Brightness

Pixel resolution

Pitch 0.197 × 0.197 mm

Format 1366×768

Configuration RGB vertical stripe

Backlight LED

Character display 80 × 25

Total power consumption 2.0 W

Viewing angle ±65° horizontal, ±50° vertical (typical)

Hard drive specifications

1 TB* 750 GB** 640 GB** 500 GB** 320 GB**

Dimensions

200 cd/m

2

(nits), typical

Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm

Length 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm

Width 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm

Weight 152 g 110 g 110 g 110 g 110 g

Interface type SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA

Transfer rate

Synchronous (maximum) 97 MB/sec 97 MB/sec 97 MB/sec 97 MB/sec 97 MB/sec

Security ATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security ATA security

Seek times (typical read, including setting)

Single track 2.0 ms 2.0 ms 1.5 ms 1.5 ms 1.5 ms

Average (read/write) 12/16 ms 12/16 ms 11/13 ms 11/13 ms 11/13 ms

Maximum 21 ms 22 ms 221 ms 22 ms 22 ms

Logical blocks 1,953,525,168 1,465,149,168 1,282,009,226 976,773,168 628,142,448

Disk rotational speed 5400 rpm 7200

and 5400 rpm

Operating temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

5400 rpm 7200

and 5400 rpm

and 7.0 mm

7200
and 5400 rpm

*1 TB = 1 trillion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less.

**1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less.

NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.

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7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering

Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your
information and retrieve it if ever needed.

Creating backups

1. Use HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media immediately after you set up the working

computer.

2. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points.

3. As you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of your system and

personal information.

Creating recovery media to recover the original system

After you successfully set up the computer, you should create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive
using HP Recovery Manager. You will need these recovery discs or recovery flash drive to perform a
system recovery should the hard drive become corrupted. A system recovery reinstalls the original
operating system, and then configures the settings for the default programs.

What you need to know

● Only one set of recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep

them in a safe place.

HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for

●

the flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required.

Use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs or a flash drive. Do not use rewriteable discs
such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they
are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software.

If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you can use an optional external

●

optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can obtain recovery discs
for your computer from the HP website. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected
directly to a USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on an external device, such as a USB
hub.

Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery

●

media.

The creation process can take up to an hour or more. Do not interrupt the creation process.

●

Store the recovery media in a safe location, separate from the computer.

●

If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery media.

●

The next time you open HP Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the process.

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Creating the recovery media

1. Select Start and type recovery in the search field. Select Recovery Manager from the list.

Allow the action to continue, if prompted.

2. Click Recovery Media Creation.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

To recover, see

Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager on page 87

Creating system restore points

A system restore point is a snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System
Restore at a specific time. A restore point contains information such as registry settings that Windows
uses. Restoring to a previous restore point allows you to reverse changes that have been made to the
system since the restore point was created.

Restoring to an earlier system restore point does not affect data files saved or emails created since
the last restore point, but it does affect software you may have installed.

For example, if you download a photo from a digital camera and then restore the computer to the
state it was on the previous day, the photo remains on the computer.

However, if you install photo viewing software and then restore your computer to the state it was on
the previous day, the software will be uninstalled, and you won't be able to use it.

What you need to know

If you restore to a restore point and then change your mind, you can undo the restoration.

●

You should create system restore points:

●

◦ Before you add or change software or hardware

◦ Periodically, whenever the computer is running normally

System Restore also saves shadow copies of files that have been changed since the last restore

●

point was created. For more information about using shadow copies to restore, see Help and
Support.

Creating a system restore point

1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.

2. In the left pane, click System Protection.

3. Click the System Protection tab.

4. Click Create, and follow the on-screen instructions.

To restore, see

Restoring to a previous system restore point on page 87.

Backing up system and personal information

Your computer stores information that is important to you, such as files, emails, and photos, and you
will want to keep that information even if you download a virus or the system stops working properly.
How completely you are able to recover your files depends on how recent your backup is. As you add
new software and data files, you should create backups on a regular basis.

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Tips for a successful backup

Number backup discs before inserting them into the optical drive.

●

● Store personal files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos libraries, and back up these

folders periodically.

Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your

●

settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to re-enter your preferences.

To create a screen shot:

1. Display the screen you want to save.

2. Copy the screen image:

To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc.

To copy the entire screen, press prt sc.

3. Open a word-processing document or graphics editing program, and then select Edit > Paste.

The screen image is added to the document.

4. Save and print the document.

What you need to know

You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network

●

drive, or discs.

Connect the computer to AC power during backups.

●

Allow enough time for the backup. Depending on files sizes, it may take more than an hour.

●

Verify the amount of free space on your backup storage device before you back up.

●

● You should back up:

Before adding or changing software or hardware.

◦

Before the computer is repaired or restored.

◦

◦ On a regular schedule to be sure you have recent copies of personal information.

◦ After you add many files—for example, if you saved videos from a birthday party.

Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program.

◦

After adding information that is hard to replace, such as pictures, videos, music, project

◦

files, or data records.

Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore

Windows allows you to back up files using Windows Backup and Restore. You can select the level
you want to back up, from individual folders to drives. The backups are compressed to save space.
To back up:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to schedule and create a backup.

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer.

You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. See Help and Support for more information.

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To restore, see Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore on page 87.

Restore and recovery

Restoring to a previous system restore point

Sometimes installing a software program causes your computer or Windows to behave unpredictably.
Usually uninstalling the software fixes the problems. If uninstalling does not fix the problems, you can
restore the computer to a previous system restore point (created at an earlier date and time).

To restore to a previous system restore point, when the computer was running correctly:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.

2. In the left pane, click System Protection.

3. Click the System Protection tab.

4. Click System Restore, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Restoring specific files

If files are accidentally deleted from the hard disk and they can no longer be restored from the
Recycle Bin, or if files become corrupt, restoring specific files is useful. Restoring specific files is also
useful if you ever choose to recover the original system using HP Recovery Manager. You can only
restore specific files that you have backed up before.

Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore

Windows allows you to restore files that were backed up using Windows Backup and Restore:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your backup.

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the computer.

You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. See Help and Support for more information.

Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager

HP Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or recover the computer to its original factory
state.

What you need to know

HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not

●

provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's
website or reinstall the software from the disc provided by the manufacturer.

● A system recovery should be used as a final attempt to correct computer issues. If you have not

already tried restore points (see
partial restores (see
Manager to recover your system.

Restoring specific files on page 87), try them before using HP Recovery

Restoring to a previous system restore point on page 87) and

A system recovery must be performed if the computer hard drive fails or if all attempts to correct

●

any functional computer issues fail.

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If the recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery discs for your system from the HP

●

website.

The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only. All hardware-

●

related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not
interrupt the process until it is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail.

Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)

The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you to restore your system without the need
for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. This type of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is
still working.

To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select
Manage > Disk Management. If the recovery partition is present, a Recovery drive is listed in the
window.

NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer did not ship with a recovery partition.

1. Access HP Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:

Select Start and type recovery in the search field. Select Recovery Manager from the

●

list.

– or –

Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for

●

Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then press f11 while the
“F11 (System Recovery)” message is displayed on the screen.

2. Click System Recovery in the HP Recovery Manager window.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovering using the recovery media

1. If possible, back up all personal files.

2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external

optical drive, and then restart the computer.

– or –

Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer.

NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the

computer boot order. See

3. Press f9 at system bootup.

4. Select the optical drive or the flash drive.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the computer boot order on page 89.

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Changing the computer boot order

To change the boot order for recovery discs:

1. Restart the computer.

2. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.

3. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window.

To change the boot order for a recovery flash drive:

1. Insert the flash drive into a USB port.

2. Restart the computer.

3. Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.

4. Select the flash drive from the boot options window.

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8 Power cord set requirements

The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to
120 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC.

The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the
country or region where the equipment is purchased.

Power cord sets for use in other countries and regions must meet the requirements of the country or
region where the computer is used.

Requirements for all countries

The following requirements are applicable to all countries and regions:

● The length of the power cord set must be at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft) and no more than 2.0 m (6.5 ft).

● All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for

evaluation in the country or region where the power cord set will be used.

The power cord sets must have a minimum current capacity of 10 amps and a nominal voltage

●

rating of 125 or 250 V AC, as required by the power system of each country or region.

The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320

●

Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer.

Requirements for specific countries and regions

Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number

Australia EANSW 1

Austria OVE 1

Belgium CEBC 1

Canada CSA 2

Denmark DEMKO 1

Finland FIMKO 1

France UTE 1

Germany VDE 1

Italy IMQ 1

Japan METI 3

The Netherlands KEMA 1

Norway NEMKO 1

The People's Republic of China COC 5

South Korea EK 4

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Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number

Sweden SEMKO 1

Switzerland SEV 1

Taiwan BSMI 4

The United Kingdom BSI 1

The United States UL 2

1. The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance

coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region
where it will be used.

2. The flexible cord must be Type SPT-3 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug must be a two-pole

grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.

3. The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a “T” mark and registration number in accordance with the

Japanese Dentori Law. The flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 1.00 mm² conductor size. The wall
plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (7 A, 125 V) configuration.

4. The flexible cord must be Type RVV, 3-conductor, 0.75 mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler

and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it
will be used.

5. The flexible cord must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75 mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler

and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it
will be used.

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9 Recycling

When a non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not
dispose of the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area
for battery disposal.

HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges,
and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, see the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com/recycle.

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