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First Edition: August 2014
Document Part Number: 786720-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions of
Windows 8. This computer may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers, and/or software to take full
advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See for
http://www.microsoft.com details.
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 useraccessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information
Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
2 Illustrated parts catalog ................................................................................................................................ 3
Locating the serial number, product number, and model number ...................................................................... 3
Computer major components ................................................................................................................................ 4
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Sequential part number listing .............................................................................................................................. 8
3 Removal and replacement preliminary requirements ..................................................................................... 13
Service considerations ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 13
Power button board ............................................................................................................................................. 26
USB board ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Power connector cable ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Front speakers ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
System board ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................................................ 43
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 43
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 44
7 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...................................................................................................... 45
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 45
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 46
Creating recovery media and backups (select models only) .............................................................................. 46
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) ........................................................................... 46
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 47
Restore and recover (select models only) .......................................................................................................... 47
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) ........................................................ 48
What you need to know .................................................................................................. 48
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) .................................................. 48
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................................. 49
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 49
9 Power cord set requirements ........................................................................................................................ 50
Requirements for all countries ........................................................................................................................... 50
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................................... 50
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 53
Power requirementsSupports the following AC adapters:
●
45-W HP Smart AC adapter (non-slim, 26.5 mm)
●
65-W EM
●
65-W slim travel adapter
1 meter power cord
Supports a 3-cell, 32-Wh, 2.96-Ah, Li-ion battery
Operating systemPreinstalled
Windows 8.1 with 2 years 100 GB OneDrive
ServiceabilityEnd user replaceable parts
AC adapter
2Chapter 1 Product description
2Illustrated parts catalog
Locating the serial number, product number, and model number
The computer model number (1), serial number (2), bar code (3), product number (4), and warranty
information (5) are located on the bottom of the computer. You may need the information when you travel
internationally or when you contact support.
Locating the serial number, product number, and model number3
Computer major components
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to
follow the on-screen instructions.
http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then
4Chapter 2 Illustrated parts catalog
ItemComponentSpare part number
(1)Display assembly: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly spare part
information, see
(2)TouchPad (includes cable)784531-001
(3)Keyboard/top cover (includes keyboard cable):
In purple finish:
For use in Belgium786043-A41
For use in Canada786043-DB1
For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway786043-DH1
For use in France786043-051
For use in Italy786043-061
For use in Latin America786043-161
For use in the Netherlands786043-B31
For use in Spain786043-071
For use in Switzerland786043-BG1
For use in the United Kingdom and Sinapore786043-031
For use in the United States786043-001
Display assembly subcomponents on page 7.
In silver finish:
For use in Belgium783051-A41
For use in Canada783051-DB1
For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway783051-DH1
For use in France783051-051
For use in Italy783051-061
For use in Latin America783051-161
For use in the Netherlands783051-B31
For use in Spain783051-071
For use in Switzerland783051-BG1
For use in the United Kingdom and Sinapore783051-031