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First Edition: August 2014
Document Part Number: 786632-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your tablet.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this tablet, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User
License Agreement (EULA). If you do not
accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused
product (hardware and software) within 14
days for a refund subject to the refund
policy of your place of purchase.
For any further information or to request a
full refund of the tablet, please contact your
local point of sale (the seller).
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).
Top edge .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Left edge .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Right edge ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3 Illustrated parts catalog ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Locating the product number and serial number .................................................................................. 8
Tablet major components ..................................................................................................................... 9
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................ 10
Sequential part number listing ............................................................................................................ 11
4 Removal and replacement preliminary requirements ..................................................................................... 13
Back cover .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Docking port board ............................................................................................................................. 19
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ............................................................................................................ 37
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 37
Creating HP Recovery media ............................................................................................ 37
Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................... 38
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................... 39
What you need to know ..................................................................................... 39
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) ...................................... 39
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................... 40
Changing the tablet boot order .......................................................................... 40
9 Power cord set requirements .......................................................................................................................... 41
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................ 41
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................... 41
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
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1Product description
CategoryDescription
Product NameHP Pavilion x2 Detachable PC
ProcessorIntel® Atom Z3745D 1.33- to 1.83-GHz quad core processor soldered-on-circuit (SoC)
Power requirementsSupports a 2-cell, 35-Wh battery (non-removable), USB charging
Supports a 15-W AC adapter with DC plug and localized cable plug support
Operating systemPreinstalled: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update Bing 32-bit Wimboot
ServiceabilityEnd user replaceable part: AC adapter and keyboard
2Chapter 1 Product description
2External component identification
Finding your hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your tablet:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column.
A list displays all the devices installed on your tablet.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn
+esc (select models only).
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your tablet:
From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.
▲
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features.
Finding your hardware and software information3
Display
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(2)WebcamRecords video and captures photographs. Some
models allow you to video conference and chat
online using streaming video.
To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type
camera, and then select Camera from the list
of applications.
(3)Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.
(4)Ambient light sensorAutomatically adjusts the display brightness based
on the lighting conditions in your environment.
4Chapter 2 External component identification
Top edge
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Internal microphones (2)Record sound.
(2)Power button
Bottom edge
When the tablet is off, press the button to turn
●
on the tablet.
When the tablet is on, press the button briefly to
●
initiate Sleep.
When the tablet is in the Sleep state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Sleep.
When the tablet 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 tablet has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold
the power button down for at least 10 seconds to
turn off the tablet.
To learn more about your power settings, see your
power options. From the Start screen, type power,
select Power and sleep settings, and then select
Power and sleep from the list of applications.
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Docking portConnects the tablet to the keyboard base.
(2)Product and regulatory informationProvides product and regulatory information (select
headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television
audio cable. Also connects an optional headset
microphone. This jack does not support optional
microphone-only devices.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety
information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and
Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from
the Start screen, type support, and then select the
HP Support Assistant app.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
tablet speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-
conductor connector that supports both audio-out
(headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
6Chapter 2 External component identification
Right edge
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
(2)USB 3.0 portConnects an optional USB device, such as a
(3)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as
(4)Memory card readerReads optional memory cards that store, manage,
keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or
USB hub.
a highdefinition television, any compatible digital or
audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device.
share, or access information. To insert a card: Hold
the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on
the card until it is firmly seated. To remove a card:
Press in on the card until it pops out.
(5)Windows keyReturns you to the Start screen from an open app or
the Windows desktop.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will return
you to the previous screen.
(6)Volume down buttonDecreases speaker volume.
(7)Volume up buttonIncreases speaker volume.
Right edge7
3Illustrated parts catalog
NOTE:HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information
on supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region,
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Locating the product number and serial number
The tablet product number (1) and serial number (2) are located on the tablet bottom edge. This
information may be needed when travelling internationally or when contacting support.
8Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Tablet major components
ItemComponentSpare part number
(1)Back cover784412-001
(2)Docking port board (includes cable double-sided adhesive)784418-001
(3)Audio jack board (includes cable and double-sided adhesive)784416-001
(4)Display panel cable784414-001
(5)Battery, 2-cell, 35-Wh, (includes cable and double-sided adhesive)784413-001
(6)Speaker Kit (includes left and right speakers and cables)784422-001
(7)System board equipped with an Intel Atom Z3745D 1.33- to 1.83-GHz quad core processor (SoC), graphics
subsystem with UMA memory, 2.0-GB DDR3 system memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system
(includes replacement thermal material)
Equipped with a 64-GB eMMC hard drive784424-501
Equipped with a 32-GB eMMC hard drive784423-501
Thermal Material Kit (not illustrated, includes replacement thermal material)651046-001
(8)Webcam module (includes cable and double-sided adhesive)784425-001