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First Edition: September 2016
Document Part Number: 903120-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features may
not be available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions of
Windows. This computer may require upgraded
and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers
and/or software to take full advantage of
Windows functionality. Go to
http://www.microsoft.com for details.
Your product does not support Windows 8 or
Windows 7
In accordance with Microsoft’s support policy,
HP does not support the Windows 8 or
Windows 7 operating system on this product or
provide any Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers
on http://support.hp.com.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.
Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
CAUTION: Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should only be accessed by an
authorized service provider. See Chapter 5, "Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair
parts," for details. Accessing parts described in Chapter 6, "Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider only parts," can damage the computer or void your warranty.
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iv Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place
the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with
the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by the International Standard for Safety of
Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Top .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 15
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 15
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 23
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 25
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 26
Service door ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Top cover ........................................................................................................................................... 48
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
Power connector and cable ............................................................................................................... 83
7 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................. 84
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 84
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 87
8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 88
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 88
Blink and beep codes ........................................................................................................................................... 89
9 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 90
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 90
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 90
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 91
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 92
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 92
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 92
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 93
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 93
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 94
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 95
Hard drive specications ..................................................................................................................................... 98
Questions and answers ..................................................................................................................................... 108
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) .......................................................................................................... 109
12 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................... 110
Requirements for all countries and regions ...................................................................................................... 110
Requirements for specic countries and regions ............................................................................................. 110
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 113
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 802.11ac, Dual Band, 1×1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0
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Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, 802.11ac, 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 combination adapter
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Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265NV (non v-Pro) 802.11ac 2×2 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 combination adapter
Wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0 supported using combo card
External media
card
PortsHeadphone/microphone combo jack
Digital Media Reader Slot
Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
USB 3.0 (1)
USB 2.0 (2)
VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 2048 × 1536 external resolution at 60-GHz (hot plug/unplug with auto-detect)
HDMI 1.4
Multi-pin AC port
2Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescription
DockingDocking connector
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Keyboards
HP Premium Keyboard
Full-sized, chiclet, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad (backlit or not backlit)
Touchpad requirements
Windows 10 gestures: taps enabled by default: on/o control by driver, 2-nger scrolling and zoom enabled by
default, OSD (enable/disable), 3-nger tap - Cortana, 3- ngerick - App switch, 4-nger tap - Action Center
Power
requirements
AC adapters
65-W Smart AC adapter
Power cords
3-wire plug - 1.8 m
3-wire plug - 1.0 m
Battery
3-cell, 48-Wh, 4.21-Whr Li-ion battery
SecurityIntegrated ngerprint reader
Supports “No ngerprint reader” option
Security lock
TPM 2.0 SLB9670 (Inneon; soldered down)
Operating system
Operating system version
Windows 10: Threshold 2
Preinstalled
Windows 10 Home 64
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 StF MSNA for Higher Education - Strategic
Windows 10 Home 64 High-end
Windows 10 Home 64 High-end Single Language
Windows 10 Professional 64
Windows 10 Professional 64 - StF MSNA - Standard
Windows 10 Professional 64 - StF MSNA - High End
Windows 10 Professional 64 - StF MSNA - Strategic
FreeDOS 2.0
x
Restore Media (DRDVD/SRDVD)
DRDVD Windows 10
Restore Media (OSDVD)
Windows 10 Professional 64
Web-only support
Windows 10 Enterprise
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CategoryDescription
Certied
Microsoft WHQL
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts
AC adapter
Hard drive
Optical drive
M.2 solid-state drive
Memory module
WLAN module
Keyboard
x
Your product does not support Windows 8 or Windows 7. In accordance with Microsoft’s support policy, HP does not support the
Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system on this product or provide any Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers on
http://www.support.hp.com.
4Chapter 1 Product description
2Components
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ComponentDescription
(1)Optical drive (select products only)Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and
writes to an optical disc.
(2)Optical drive eject button (select
products only)
(3)Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
(4)USB 2.0 ports (2)Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external
(5)RJ-45 (network) jack/status lightsConnects a network cable.
Releases the optical drive disc tray.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset
microphone. This jack does not support optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume
before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional
safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP
Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select User
Guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers
are disabled.
drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
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Green (left): The network is connected.
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Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(6)Security cable slotAttaches 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.
Right5
Left
ComponentDescription
(1)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
(2)Battery lightWhen AC power is connected:
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White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
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Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
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O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
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Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
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O: The battery is not charging.
(3)VentEnables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(4)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(5)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component,
or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
device.
(6)USB 3.0 portConnects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(7)USB Type-C charging portConnects any USB device with a Type-C connector and can charge
products such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, and MP3 players.
(8)Memory card readerReads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
(9)Drive light
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Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
6Chapter 2 Components
Display
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
ComponentDescription
(1)WLAN antennas* (select products only)Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2)WWAN antennas* (select products only)Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
(3)Internal microphones (1 or 2 depending on model)Record sound.
(4)Webcam light (select products only)On: The webcam is in use.
(5)Webcam (select products only)Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select User Guides.
video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the webcam:
▲ Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select
Camera.
Display7
Top
TouchPad
ComponentDescription
(1)TouchPad zoneReads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(2)Left TouchPad buttonFunctions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
8Chapter 2 Components
Lights
ComponentDescription
(1)Power light
(2)Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
(3)Microphone mute light
(4)Num lock lightOn: Num lock is on.
(5)Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
(6)Mute light
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On: The computer is on.
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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts o power to the display and
other unneeded components.
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O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
letters.
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Amber: microphone sound is o.
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O: microphone sound is on.
network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all
wireless devices are o.
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Amber: Computer sound is o.
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White: Computer sound is on.
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Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader
ComponentDescription
(1)Power button
(2)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(3)Wireless buttonTurns the wireless feature on or o but does not establish a wireless connection.
(4)Volume mute buttonMutes and restores speaker sound.
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When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the computer.
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When the computer is on, press the button briey to initiate Sleep.
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When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briey to exit
Sleep.
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When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briey to exit
Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results in the loss of
unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are
ineective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn o
the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options.
▲ Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select Power and sleep
settings.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Power Options.
A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
(5)Fingerprint reader (select
10Chapter 2 Components
Allows a ngerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
products only)
Special function keys
ComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination with
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed in
(3)Windows key Opens the Start menu.
the fn key.
combination with a function key, the num lock key, or the the
esc key.
See Using the hot keys on page 12.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4)num lock keyAlternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(5)Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard that
enables you to add, subtract, and perform other numeric tasks.
When num lock is on, the integrated keypad can be used like an
external numeric keypad.
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Using the hot keys
To use a hot key:
▲
Press the fn key, and then press the correct function key represented by the icons below.
Press fn+function key Description
Initiates Sleep, which saves your information in system memory. The display and other system components
turn o and power is conserved.
To exit Sleep, briey press the power button.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.
Turns the keyboard backlight o or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn o this feature.
Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer
display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Mutes the microphone.
12Chapter 2 Components
Bottom
ComponentDescription
(1)Service doorProvides access to the hard drive bay, the WLAN module
slot, the WWAN module slot, the SIM card slot, and the
memory module slots.
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 support.
▲ Type support in the taskbar search box, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app.
- or -
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
(2)SIM card slot or locking hinged connector
(select products only)
(3)Vents (2)Enable airow to cool internal components.
Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
The SIM card slot or locking hinged connector is located
under 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 o during routine
operation.
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Labels
The labels axed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the
computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on the back of the display.
●
Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you
will probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number.
Locate these numbers before you contact support.
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most
closely matches the service label on your computer.
Component
(1)Serial number
(2)Product number
(3)Warranty period
(4)Model number (select products only)
Component
(1)HP product name
(2)Product ID number
(3)Serial number
(4)Warranty period
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Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
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Wireless certication label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval
markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.
14Chapter 2 Components
3Illustrated parts catalog
Computer major components
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty,
are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer. See Labels on page 14 for details.
Computer major components15
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display panel assembly, 35.6-cm (14.0-inch)
Displays are ONLY spared at the subcomponent level. For more information about display
components, see Display components on page 19.
(2)Keyboard (includes cable)
NOTE: For a detailed list of keyboard country codes, see Keyboard on page 41.