HP Slate 2 Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Slate 2 Tablet PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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First Edition: November 2011
Document Part Number: 664643-001
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 ..................................................................................... 4
Identifying the hardware ........................................................................................................... 4
Top edge ................................................................................................................................ 5
Bottom edge ............................................................................................................................ 5
Right edge .............................................................................................................................. 6
Opening the label tray ............................................................................................... 7
Left-edge ................................................................................................................................. 8
Display ................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Illustrated parts catalog .................................................................................................. 10
Identifying the labels ............................................................................................................... 10
HP Slate 2 component spare part numbers ................................................................................ 12
4 Removal and replacement procedures ............................................................................ 18
Preliminary replacement requirements ....................................................................................... 18
Service considerations ............................................................................................. 18
Plastic parts ............................................................................................. 18
Cables and connectors ............................................................................. 18
Drive handling ......................................................................................... 19
Grounding guidelines .............................................................................................. 19
Electrostatic discharge damage .................................................................. 19
Packaging and transporting guidelines ....................................................... 21
Workstation guidelines ............................................................................. 21
Equipment guidelines ................................................................................ 22
Component replacement procedures ........................................................................................ 23
Identifying the labels ................................................................................................ 23
Digital pen ............................................................................................................. 24
HP Slate Dock ......................................................................................................... 25
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5 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................................... 26
Starting BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................ 26
Using BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................. 26
Changing the language of BIOS Setup ...................................................................... 26
Navigating and selecting in BIOS Setup .................................................................... 27
Displaying system information ................................................................................... 27
Restoring factory settings in BIOS Setup ..................................................................... 28
Exiting BIOS Setup .................................................................................................. 28
Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................. 29
Determining the BIOS version ................................................................................... 29
Downloading a BIOS update .................................................................................... 30
BIOS Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 32
Main menu ............................................................................................................. 32
Diagnostics menu .................................................................................................... 32
System Configuration menu ...................................................................................... 32
6 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 33
Operating environment ........................................................................................................... 33
Input power ........................................................................................................................... 34
7 Backup and recovery ...................................................................................................... 35
Using Windows Backup and Restore ........................................................................................ 35
Using system restore points ...................................................................................................... 35
When to create restore points ................................................................................... 36
Creating a system restore point ................................................................................. 36
Restoring to a previous date and time ........................................................................ 36
8 Power cord set requirements .......................................................................................... 37
Requirements for all countries .................................................................................................. 37
Requirements for specific countries and regions ......................................................................... 38
9 Recycling ........................................................................................................................ 40
Index ................................................................................................................................. 41
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1 Product description
Category Description
Product Name HP Slate 2 Tablet PC
Processor Intel® Atom Lincroft Z670 1.50-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache, 667-MHz
front side bus (FSB)
Chipset Intel SM35 System Controller Hub (SCH)
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 600
Panel 8.9-in, WSVGA (1024×600), AntiGlare, multitouch capacitive digitizer, AntiGlare type,
chemically-strengthened glass, with digital pen, typical brightness: 200 nits
Memory DDR2 memory built into system board, not customer-accessible/upgradable
Memory support:
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DDR2 800 MHz (downgrade to 533 MHz due to chipset limitation)
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DDR2 667 MHz (downgrade to 533 MHz due to chipset limitation)
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DDR2 533 MHz single channel support
Supports 2048-MB total system memory (2048 MB×1) on system board (8 components,
128 MB×16 chips) running at 533-MHz configuration
Primary storage Supports 64- and 32-GB solid-state drive (SSD)
Optical drives No support for internal or USB-powered optical drive
Audio and video One digital microphone
HD audio
Two integrated 1.5-W, non-branded stereo speakers, supporting SRS Premium sound
Two fixed integrated webcams:
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User-facing webcam using OV-7740 sensor with 2-pixel, F2.4 fixed-focus low-light lens
supporting 640×480 by 24 frames per second
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Rear-facing webcam using OV-3642 sensor with 4-pixel, F2.8 fixed-focus lens
supporting extended depth of field (EDoF) feature, 3-megapixel stills, and video up to
24 frames per second
Modem No support for modem
Ethernet No support for Ethernet
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Category Description
Wireless Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) option by way of Broadcom 4313
802.11b/g/n WiFi and 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Combo adapter
(Bluetooth 3.0+HS ready)
WLAN antennas built into HP Slate 2
Supports no WLAN option
Integrated wireless wide area network (WWAN) option by way of Qualcomm Gobi3000
HSPA/CDMA with GPS
WWAN antennas built into HP Slate 2
Supports no WWAN option
External media card Supports the following optional digital card formats:
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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card (standard and large size)
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xD-Picture card
Ports
Docking Supports HP Slate Dock (ports include two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI-out port, one
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Supports USB- or Bluetooth-connected external keyboard and/or mouse
Power requirements 30-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support (AC adapter connects to the HP Slate
Supports one 2-cell, 2.80-Ah (30-Wh) Lithium-polymer battery (non-replaceable)
Security No support for security options
Operating system Preinstalled:
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HP Slate 2 proprietary AC power
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HP Slate 2 proprietary docking
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Combination audio-in (mono microphone)/audio-out (stereo headphone)
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USB 2.0
combination audio-in/audio-out jacks, and one power connector)
No integrated keyboard or TouchPad
500 through the HP Slate Dock)
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Windows® 7 Enterprise
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Windows 7 Home Premium 32
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Windows 7 Pro 32
Restore media:
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OSDVD:
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Windows 7 Home Premium 32
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Windows 7 Pro 32
DRDVD: Windows 7
Category Description
Web-only support: Windows 7 Enterprise
Serviceability No support for end-user replaceable parts
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2 External component identification
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the Slate may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter
identify the standard features on most Slate models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the Slate:
1. Tap Start > Control Panel.
2. Tap System and Security, tap System, and then tap Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify Slate configurations using Device Manager.
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Top edge
Item Icon Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Bottom edge
Volume down button Decreases speaker volume.
Volume up button Increases speaker volume.
USB port Connects optional USB devices.
NOTE: To use an external optical disc drive (purchased separately)
connected to the Slate, you must connect AC power separately to the
external drive.
Ctrl+alt+del
(Security) button
Home button Minimizes all open applications and displays the Windows desktop.
Performs the same action as pressing ctrl+alt+del on a computer keyboard.
Item Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an HP Slate Dock.
Top edge
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Right edge
Item Icon Component Description
(1)
(2)
PowerLock icon When the Slate is on, slide the power switch up to the lock position to lock
the auto-rotate feature of the display.
To turn off the auto-rotation feature:
1. Tap the video icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar, and then tap Graphics Properties, or tap and hold
the desktop.
2. Tap Display Settings, tap to clear the Enable Rotation
checkbox, and then tap OK.
Power switch
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When the Slate is off,slide the switch down to turn on the Slate.
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When the Slate is on, briefly slide the switch down to initiate Sleep.
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When the Slate is in the Sleep state, briefly slide the switch down to
exit Sleep.
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When the Slate is in Hibernation, briefly slide the switch down to
exit Hibernation.
If the Slate has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures
are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch down for at least five
seconds to turn off the Slate.
To learn more about your power settings, tap Start, tap Control Panel,
tap System and Security, and then tap Power Options.
(3)
(4) Label tray Holds the serial number label and other labels.
Power light
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White:
◦
The Slate is on and connected to external power.
◦
The Slate is docked in the optional docking station, and the
docking station is connected to external power.
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Blinking: The Slate is in the Sleep state.
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Off: The Slate is off or in Hibernation.
Item Icon Component Description
(5) WLAN antennas Sends and receives wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLAN).
(6)
Audio-out
(headphone)/Audioin (microphone)
combo jack
Opening the label tray
Pull the label tray out to view the serial number label, Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label,
regulatory label, Wireless certification label (select models only), SIM (subscriber identity module) label
(select models only), and HP Broadband Module serial number label (select models only).
Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers,
headphones, earbuds, a headset, or line-in stereo audio connectors. Also
connects an optional headset microphone.
NOTE: When an audio component is connected to the jack, the Slate
speakers are disabled.
The audio component cable may have a 3- conductor or 4conductor connector.
Right edge
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Left-edge
Item Icon Component Description
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
SIM slot (select
models only)
SD Card Reader Supports the following optional digital card formats:
Keyboard button Displays the default on-screen keyboard.
Internal microphone Records sound.
Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select models only).
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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card (standard and
large size)
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xD-Picture card
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Display
Item Component Description
(1) Inward camera Records video and captures still photographs.
Rear
Item Component Description
(1) Outward camera Records video and captures still photographs.
Display
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