HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobil e Works tation
Maintenanc e and Service Guide
IMPORT ANT! This document is intended f or
HP authorized service pro viders only .
© Copyright 2017 HP Developmen t Company,
L.P .
AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devic es,
Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its
proprietor and used by HP Inc. under license.
Intel and Xeon are trademarks of In tel
Corporation in the U.S. and other co untries.
Windows is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/ or other countries. NVIDIA
and Quadro are trademarks and/ or registered
trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S .
and other countries. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is
a registered trademark of R ed Hat, Inc. in the
United States and other co untries.
In accordance with Microso ft’s support policy,
HP does not support the Windows 8 or
Windows 7 operating system on products
congured with Intel and AMD 7th generation
and forward processors or pr ovide any
Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers on
http://www.support.hp. com.
The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. The only w arranties for
HP products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements ac companying
such products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty . HP shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
First Edition: April 2017
Document Part number: 915648-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are c ommon
to most models. Some features may no t be
available on your comput er .
Not all features ar e available in all editions or
versions of Windows. Systems may requir e
upgraded and/or separ ately purchased
hardware, drivers, softwar e or BIOS update to
take full advantage of Windo ws functionality.
Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is
always enabled. ISP fees may ap ply and
additional requirements may apply o ver time
for updates. Go to http://www .microsoft.com
for details.
To ac cess the latest user guides or manuals for
your product, go to http://www .hp.com/
support, and select your country . Select Find
your product, and then follow the on-scr een
instructions.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this comput er, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not acc ept these
license terms, your sole r emedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardwar e 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 ful l
refund of the price of the comput er, please
contact your seller .
This computer may require upgr aded and/ or
separately purch ased hardware and/ or a DVD
drive to install the Windows 7 softwar e and
take full advantage of Windo ws 7 functionality.
See http://windows.microsoft.c om/en-us/
windows7/get -know-windows-7 for details.
Important Notice about Customer Sel f-Repair Parts
CAUTION: Your c omputer includes Customer Sel f-Repair parts and parts that should only be acces sed by an
authorized service provider . See Chapter 5, "Removal and r eplacement procedur es for Customer Self -Repair
parts," for details. Accessing parts described in Ch apter 6, "Removal and repl acement procedures f or
Authorized Service Provider parts," can damage the c omputer or void your warr anty.
iii
iv Important Notice about Customer Sel f-Repair Parts
Safety warning notice
WARNING! T o reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or o f overheating the comput er, do not place
the computer directl y on your lap or obstruct the comput er air vents. Use the computer onl y on a hard, at
surface. Do not all ow another hard surface, such as an adjoining op tional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clo thing, to block airow. Also, do not all ow the AC adapter to c ontact the skin or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or cl othing, during operation. The comput er and the AC adapter compl y with
the user-acc essible surface tempera ture limits dened by the International S tandard for Safety of
Information T echnology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
v
vi Safety warning notice
T able of c ontents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Keyboard are a ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
T ouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint r eader ........................................................................................ 10
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 16
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 16
Display assembly subcomponen ts ...................................................................................................................... 20
Bracket Kit ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Plastics Kit ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 22
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 24
T ools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 25
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 25
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Electrostatic dischar ge damage ........................................................................................................ 25
Packaging and transporting guidelines .......................................................................... 27
Workstation guidelines ................................................................................ 27
5 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service pro vider parts .................................................... 29
Component replacement pr ocedures .................................................................................................................. 29
vii
Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Solid-state drive (M.2) ....................................................................................................................... 31
WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 33
Memory module ................................................................................................................................ 35
RTC batt ery ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Thermal module ................................................................................................................................ 38
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 41
Fingerprint reader board ................................................................................................................... 42
LED board .......................................................................................................................................... 43
T ouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Display cable ..................................................................................................................................... 45
System board .................................................................................................................................... 46
I/O support brack et ........................................................................................................................... 49
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 50
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 51
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 53
T op cover ........................................................................................................................................... 62
6 Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................................................................. 63
Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 64
General troubleshoo ting steps ............................................................................................................................ 64
Identify the issue ............................................................................................................................... 65
1. Understand the issue .................................................................................................. 65
Boot up sequence ......................................................................................... 65
Failure classication ..................................................................................... 65
2. Examine the environment .......................................................................................... 67
3. Perform a visual inspection of hardw are ................................................................... 68
4. Update BIOS and drivers ............................................................................................. 68
Manually updating BIOS and drivers ............................................................ 68
Remotely depl oying BIOS and drivers .......................................................... 68
Analyze the issue ............................................................................................................................... 68
5. Remove or uninstall r ecently added hardw are, software .......................................... 68
6. HP Hardware Diagnostics and T ools ........................................................................... 69
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ............................................................. 69
HP Support Assistant (HPSA) ....................................................................... 71
HP BIOS Conguration Utility (BCU) ............................................................. 72
HP Image Diagnostic T ool ............................................................................. 72
HP Thermal Monitor ..................................................................................... 72
Non HP diagnostics tools ............................................................................. 72
7. Status lights, blinking light codes, tro ubleshooting lights, and POST err or
messages ........................................................................................................................ 73
viii
Status lights .................................................................................................. 73
Interpreting system validation diagnos tic front panel LEDs and
audible codes ................................................................................................ 74
POST error messages ................................................................................... 75
Power Good (Tr oubleshooting) lights .......................................................... 77
Resolve the issue ............................................................................................................................... 78
8. Hard reset .................................................................................................................... 78
9. Soft reset (Defaul t Settings) ....................................................................................... 80
10. Reseat cables and c onnections ................................................................................ 80
11. T est with minimum conguration ............................................................................ 80
Essential hardware conguration ................................................................ 81
Safe mode ..................................................................................................... 81
12. T est with veried working conguration (hardwar e and/or o perating system) ..... 82
13. Replace the system boar d ........................................................................................ 82
Verify solution ................................................................................................................................... 83
Helpful Hints ........................................................................................................................................................ 83
At startup ........................................................................................................................................... 83
During operation ............................................................................................................................... 83
Consulting with HP Service ............................................................................................................... 84
Common issues and possible sol utions .............................................................................................................. 85
Power-on issue s ................................................................................................................................ 85
No Power ......................................................................................................................... 85
Intermittent power -on, shutdown, reboot ..................................................................... 87
AC adapter issue .............................................................................................................. 88
Battery not recognized, no t charging ............................................................................. 88
Battery discharges too fas t ............................................................................................ 90
Burnt smell ...................................................................................................................... 91
POST .................................................................................................................................................. 91
No video (with power) ..................................................................................................... 91
Blinking lights ................................................................................................................. 92
Diagnostics error messages ........................................................................................... 93
BIOS password ................................................................................................................ 94
Performance (OS) .............................................................................................................................. 94
Intermittent shutdown ................................................................................................... 95
Blue screen ...................................................................................................................... 96
Freeze at Windows Logo (hang/l ockup) ......................................................................... 98
Electromagnetic Interf erence (EMI) ................................................................................ 99
No wake up .................................................................................................................... 100
Unresponsive ................................................................................................................ 101
Slow performance ......................................................................................................... 101
HP Smart Adapter warning message ........................................................................... 102
ix
Incorrect time and date ................................................................................................ 102
Display ............................................................................................................................................. 103
Display anomalies ......................................................................................................... 103
Symptom .................................................................................................... 103
Quick check ................................................................................................. 104
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) for video t est ..................................... 104
Display assembly diagram ......................................................................... 105
Dead pixel ..................................................................................................................... 105
No video (internal) ........................................................................................................ 105
No video (external) ....................................................................................................... 106
DisplayPort/VGA ........................................................................................................... 106
HDMI .............................................................................................................................. 106
No or bad external video via docking ........................................................................... 107
Incorrect or missing col or/ distorted image .................................................................. 107
T ouch screen ................................................................................................................. 108
I/O devices ....................................................................................................................................... 109
Keyboard ....................................................................................................................... 109
Keyboard point stick ..................................................................................................... 110
Keyboard back light ....................................................................................................... 110
T ouchPad ....................................................................................................................... 111
Network Connectivity Ethernet (RJ-45 jack) ................................................................ 111
Network connectivity wireless (WLAN) ........................................................................ 112
WWAN ............................................................................................................................ 113
USB ................................................................................................................................ 114
Smart card reader ......................................................................................................... 115
Speaker, headphone - audio is sues .............................................................................. 116
Thunderbolt (TB) ........................................................................................................... 117
Thunderbolt 3 dock ....................................................................................................... 118
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 119
Hard drive/ solid-state drive not rec ognized ................................................................ 120
No boot to operating syst em (no read/write error ) ..................................................... 120
Read-write error ........................................................................................................... 121
Slow performance ......................................................................................................... 121
Blue screen (BSOD) error .............................................................................................. 121
Noisy hard drive ............................................................................................................ 122
Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................... 123
Fan error messag e - 90B .............................................................................................. 123
Noise (sound) ................................................................................................................ 124
Fan runs constantl y ...................................................................................................... 125
Thermal shutdown (hot) ............................................................................................... 126
Stuck power button ...................................................................................................... 127
x
Additional information ...................................................................................................................................... 127
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................... 127
Blinking lights and boot error codes ............................................................................................... 128
Processor not ex ecuting code ...................................................................................... 128
BIOS recovery c ode unable to nd valid BIOS rec overy image ..................................... 128
Memory module error ................................................................................................... 129
Graphics Controll er Error (No Control ler) ..................................................................... 129
Failure - S ystem Board Error ........................................................................................ 129
Intel Trust ed Execution T echnology (TXT) Error .......................................................... 129
Sure Start unable to nd v alid BIOS Boot Block image ................................................ 129
Sure Start has identied a problem (Manual R ecovery Policy Set) .............................. 130
POST Error Messages and U ser Actions .......................................................................................... 130
Routine Maintenance f or Performance Improv ement .................................................................... 131
Common Blue Screen Err or Messages ............................................................................................ 132
Error message list ......................................................................................................... 132
Bug check symbolic names ........................................................................................... 132
Microsoft general troubl eshooting of Windows bug check code s ............................... 133
Use Windows Debugging T ool ......................................................................................................... 133
Windows Software Devel opment Kit (SDK) .................................................................. 134
Display Issue: Pixel Anomalies ........................................................................................................ 138
Cable management ......................................................................................................................... 139
Connector types .............................................................................................................................. 140
7 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ........................................................................................... 142
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 142
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................................ 142
Using a USB keyboar d or USB mouse to start Computer Setup (BIOS) ........................ 142
Navigating and selecting in Comput er Setup ................................................................................. 142
Restoring factory settings in Comp uter Setup ............................................................................... 143
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 143
Determining the BIOS version ...................................................................................... 143
Downloading a BIOS update ......................................................................................... 144
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt ................................................................................ 145
TPM BIOS settings (select products onl y) ......................................................................................................... 145
Using HP Sure Start (select pr oducts only) ....................................................................................................... 145
8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 146
Downloading HP PC Hardwar e Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................. 146
xi
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 148
Creating reco very media and backups .............................................................................................................. 148
Creating HP Reco very media (select products only ) ....................................................................... 148
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................................... 149
Restore and r ecovery ......................................................................................................................................... 150
Recovering using HP Rec overy Manager ........................................................................................ 150
What you need to know befor e you get started ........................................................... 150
Using the HP Recovery partition (select pr oducts only) .............................................. 151
Using HP Recovery media to r ecover ............................................................................ 151
Changing the computer boot or der .............................................................................. 152
Removing the HP Recov ery partition (select products only) ....................................... 153
10 Specications .......................................................................................................................................... 154
Computer specications .................................................................................................................................... 154
M.2 PCIe solid-state drive specications .......................................................................................................... 155
M.2 solid-state drive specications .................................................................................................................. 156
11 Statement of memory volatility ................................................................................................................ 157
Nonvolatile memory usage ............................................................................................................................... 159
Questions and answers ..................................................................................................................................... 161
Using HP Sure Start (select models onl y) .......................................................................................................... 162
12 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................... 163
Requirements for all c ountries .......................................................................................................................... 163
Requirements for specic co untries and regions ............................................................................................. 164
13 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................ 166
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 167
xii
1 Product description Category Description
Product Name HP ZBook Studio G4 Mobile Workstation
Processors 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors
Intel Core i7-7820HQ 2.9-GHz (turbo up to 3.9-GHz) proce ssor (2400-MHz front-side bus
(FSB), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8-GHz (turbo up to 3.8-GHz) proce ssor (2400-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 45 W)
Intel Core i5-7440HQ 2.8-GHz (turbo up to 3.8-GHz) proce ssor (2400-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 45 W)
Intel Core i5-7300HQ 2.5-GHz (turbo up to 3.5-GHz) proce ssor (2400-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 45 W)
7th Generation Intel Xeon processors
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6, 3.1-GHz (turbo up to 4.2-GHz) processor (2400-MHz fr ont-side bus
(FSB), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6, 3.0-GHz (turbo up to 4.0-GHz) processor (2133-MHz fr ont-side bus
(FSB), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 chipset
Graphics Intel UMA Graphics - with shared video memory
GT2 Integrated Graphics
Discrete graphics
NVIDIA® Quadro® M1200M (N17P-Q1 with 4-GB GDDR5 graphics subsystem memory (256-
MB×32, 1.35-V, 6Gbps, Qty 4)
Support "No Discrete Graphics" option
Support for hybrid (switchable) graphics
Support NVIDIA Optimus T echnology
Support for open GL
Support for DisplayPort 1.2 (supported through Thunderbol t 3)
Support for NVIDIA Mosaic T echnology
Panel 39.6 cm (15.6 in), antiglare, LED backlight, 16:9 aspect ratio
FHD (1920×1080), UWVA, 72% CG. slim, 300 nits with or without camera
FHD (1920×1080), UWVA, 72% CG, slim, 300 nits, touch scr een, with camera
UHD (3840×2160), UWVA, 95% NTSC, 340 nits with or without camera
UHD (3840×2160), UWVA, Dream Color 3, 95% NT SC, 340 nits with or without camera
Memory Four customer-ac cessible/ upgradable memory module slots
Support for DDR4 2400-MHz, dual channel memory
Support for 32-GB of system RAM in the following congurations:
1
Category Description
DDR4-2400 (for use in models with Core processors):
●
32768-MB total system memory (16384-MB×2 or 8192-MB×4)
●
16384-MB total system memory (16384-MB×1, 8192-MB×2, or 4096-MB×4)
●
8192-MB total system memory (8192-MB×1, 4096-MB×2)
ECC DDR4-2400 (for use in models with Xeon processors):
●
32768-MB total system memory (16384-MB×2 or 8192-MB×4)
●
16384-MB total system memory (16384-MB×1, 8192-MB×2)
●
8192-MB total system memory (8192-MB×1)
Primary M.2 storage M.2 (NGFF) SS/DS Solid State Drive (2280)
SAT A
512-GB SAT A-3 SS TLC FIPS-140-2
256-GB SAT A-3 Self-Encrypting Drive (Opal 2) TLC
128-GB SAT A-3
PCIe
1-TB, NVMe, ML C (Z Turbo Drive)
512-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
512-GB, NVMe, Opal 2, TLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
256-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
256-GB, NVMe,TLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
Secondary M.2 storage M.2 (NGFF) SS/DS Solid State Drive (2280) (only available if primary M.2 drive is selected):
SAT A
512-GB SAT A-3 SS TLC FIPS-140-2
256-GB SAT A-3 Self-Encrypting Drive (Opal 2) TLC
128-GB SAT A-3
PCIe (not available if primary M.2 SA TA drive is selected)
1-TB, NVMe, ML C (Z Turbo Drive)
512-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
512-GB, NVMe, Opal 2, TLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
256-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
256-GB, NVMe,TLC (Z Turbo Driv e)
Audio and video Stereo speak ers (2)
Dual array microphone (dual mic conguration tied to camera)
HP Bang & Olufsen Audio
HD 720p camera
Intel SST Audio
Support for no camera option
Ethernet Intel I219-LM Gigabit Network C onnection (10/100/1000 Ethernet)
2 Chapter 1 Product descrip tion
Category Description
S3/S4/S5 wake on LAN
Wireless WLAN
WLAN options via minicard
Two WLAN antennas buil t into display assembly
Support "No WLAN/No Bluetooth" option
IBluetooth Disabled IOPT
Support for Miracast
Support for the following WLAN formats:
●
Intel Dual band wireless- AC 8265 802.11AC 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapt or (vPro)
●
Intel Dual band wireless- AC 8265 802.11AC 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapt or (non-vPro)
WPAN
Bluetooth® 4.2 only supported via c ombo card
External media cards Integrated SD UHS-II ash media slot
Supports next generation SD, SDHC, SDXC
Ports Multi-Pin AC Port
Combination mic-in/ stereo headphone jack
RJ-45 (Ethernet)
USB Type-C Thunderbolt
USB 3.0 (2)
USB 3.0 charging
HDMI 1.4
Docking Docking support for HP Thunderbolt Docking Station
Keyboard/pointing devices Keyboard
Backlit
DuraKeys
TouchP ad
On/o button
Glass with chemical etched surface
Taps enabl ed by default
Gestures enabled by def ault:
●
2-nger scrolling
●
2-nger zoom (pinch)
Image sensor T ouchPad
Power requirements AC adapter
150-W, HP Smart Adapter, slim
Battery
8-cell, 92.4-WHr, 2.7-AHr, Long Life, Li-ion b attery
3
Category Description
4-cell, 64-WHr, 4.21-AHr, Long Life, Li-ion b attery
Power cord (localized)
3-wire plug, 1.0 m (with ground pin and tag)
Security Sup port security lock
Trusted platform modul e (TPM) 2.0 (Inneon; soldered down)
Fingerprint reader
BIOS Preboot power on - BIOS option (P assword, Fingerprint)
Drive Encryption preboot option (ngerprint, passwor d, smart card)
Operating system Preinstalled
Windows 10 Home 64 High-end
Windows 10 Home 64 High-end Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Professional 64
FreeDOS 2.0
Restore media
Windows 10 DRUSB
Windows 10 DRDVD
Win 10 Pro 64 OSUSB
Win 10 Pro 64 OSDVD
Certied:
Microsoft WHQL
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (RHEL)
Web-only support:
Windows 10 Enterprise 64 L TSB 1507
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
Tested and documented
Windows 7 Professional 64
Windows 7 Enterprise 64
Serviceability End user replaceable parts
AC adapter
4 Chapter 1 Product descrip tion
2 Components NOTE: The term “hard drive”, “har d disk”, and/ or “solid-state drive (SSD)” is used t o generically ref er the
computer’s primary mass st orage.
Right Component Description
(1) Audio-out (headphone)/
Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered st ereo speakers, headphones, e arbuds, a headset, or a
television audio cable. Also c onnects an optional headset microphone. This jack does
not support optional standalone microphone s.
WARNING! To r educe the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume befor e putting on
headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety inf ormation, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To ac cess this guide:
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then sel ect 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 comp uter speakers are disabl ed.
(2) USB 3.x SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity track er, or smart watch,
and provides high-speed data transfer .
(3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-denition tel evision, any
compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High Denition Mul timedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
(4) USB Type-C SuperSpeed
and Thunderbolt ports (2)
When the computer is on, connect and charge USB de vices that have Type-C
connectors, such as cell phones, cameras, activity track er s, or smartwatches, and
provide high-speed data transfer .
– or –
Connect to various USB, video, HDMI, and LAN devices.
NOTE: Cables and/ or adapters (purchased separatel y) may be required.
– or –
Right 5
Component Description
Connect a display device that has a USB T ype-C connector, providing display outp ut.
NOTE: Your comp uter may also support a Thunderbolt docking station.
– or –
Connect a DisplayPort device that has a USB T y pe-C connector, providing dis play
output.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter .
(6) A C power light White: The computer is connected t o external power .
O: The computer is not connected t o external power .
Left Component Description
(1) Security cabl e slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer .
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may no t prevent
the computer from being mishandled or s tolen.
(2) RJ-45 (network) jack/sta tus
lights
Connects a network cable.
●
Green (right): The network is connected.
●
Blinking amber (left): Activity is occurring on the network.
(3) USB 3.x SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity track er, or smart watch,
and provides high-speed data transfer .
(4) USB 3.x char ging port When the computer is on, c onnects and charges a USB device, such as a cell phone,
camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and pro vides high-speed data transfer .
(5) Memory card r eader Reads optional memory cards that stor e, manage, share, or access inf ormation.
To insert a car d:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the connect ors facing the computer .
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then pres s in on the card until it
is rmly seated.
To r emove a card:
▲ Press in on the card, and then remove it fr om the memory card reader .
6 Chapter 2 Components
Display Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* (2) (internal; select products onl y) Send and receive wireles s signals to communicate with wirele ss local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) Internal microphones (2) (select pr oducts only) Record sound.
(3) Camera light (select products only ) On: The camera is in use.
(4) Camera (select products only ) Records video and captures pho tographs. Some models allow you t o
video conference and chat online using str eaming video.
To use the camer a:
▲ Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select
Camera.
*The antennas are not visible from the o utside of the computer . For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediat ely around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regul atory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Envir onmental Notices that applies to your co untry or
region.
To ac cess this guide:
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then sel ect 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 .
Display 7
Keyboard area T ouchPad Component Description
(1) T ouchPad on/o button and light Turns the T ouchPad on and o.
●
Amber: The TouchP ad is o.
●
O: The To uchPad is on.
(2) T ouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the poin ter or activate
items on the screen.
8 Chapter 2 Components
Lights Component Description
(1) Power light
●
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep stat e, a power-saving
state. The computer shuts o power t o the display and
other unneeded components.
●
O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that use s the least amount of power .
(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key inp ut to all capital
letters.
(3) Microphone mute light
●
Amber: Microphone is o.
●
O: Microphone is on.
(4) Num lk light On: Num lock is on.
(5) Wireless light
●
White: An integrated wirel ess device, such as a wireles s
local area network (WLAN) device and/ or a Bluetooth®
device, is on.
●
Amber: All wireless devic es are o.
(6) Mute light
●
Amber: Computer sound is o.
●
White: Computer sound is on.
(7) To uchPad light
●
Amber: The TouchP ad is o.
●
O: The To uchPad is on.
Keyboard are a 9
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader
Component Description
(1) Power button
●
When the computer is o, press the butt on to turn on the computer .
●
When the computer is on, press the butt on briey to initiate Sleep.
●
When the computer is in the Sleep state, pr ess the button briey to exit Sleep .
●
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the butt on briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power butt on results in the loss of unsav ed
information.
If the computer has stopped r esponding and shutdown procedures ar e ineective, press
and hold the power button for at l east 5 seconds to turn o the computer .
To l earn more about your power settings, see yo ur power options.
▲ Type power options in the taskbar search box, and then select Po wer Options.
‒ or –
Right-click the Power meter icon and then select Power Options .
(2) Wireless button Turns the wireles s feature on or o but does not establish a wir eless connection.
A wireless network must be set up befor e a wireless connection is possibl e.
(3) Volume mute button Mutes and re stores speak er sound.
(4) Speak ers (2) Produce sound.
(5) Fingerprint re ader (select
products only)
Allows a ngerprint logon t o Windows, instead of a password l ogon.
10 Chapter 2 Components
Special keys Component Description
(1) esc key Displays syst em information when pressed in combination with the fn k ey.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used sys tem functions when pressed in combination
with a function key, the num lk key, the e sc key, or other ke y.
See Action keys on page 12 .
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows ke y again will close the Start menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used sys tem functions.
See Action keys on page 12 .
(5) Embedded numeric keypad A numeric keypad superimposed over the k eyboard alphabet ke ys. When fn
+num lk is pressed, the keypad can be used lik e an external numeric keypad.
Each key on the ke ypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the
upper-right corner of the k ey.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the comput er is turned o, that
function is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
(6) Windows application ke y
Windows application key
Displays options for a selected object.
(7) num lk key Turns an embedded numeric keypad on and o when pr essed in combination
with the fn key .
Keyboard are a 11
Action keys An action key performs the function indicated b y the icon on the key . To determine which k eys are on your
product, see Special keys on p age 11.
▲
T o use an action key, pres s and hold the key .
Icon Description
Initiates Sleep, which saves your in formation in system memory . The display and other system components
turn o and power is conserved. T o exit Sleep, briey press the power button.
CAUTION: To r educe the risk of information loss, save y our work before initiating Sleep .
Turns the keybo ard backlight o or on.
NOTE: To c onserve battery power, turn o this feature.
Switches the screen image among display devic es connected to the system. For ex ample, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, r epeatedly pressing the ho t key alterna tes the screen image from computer
display to monitor display to simul taneous display on both the comput er and monitor .
Decreases the screen brightness incremen tally as long as you hol d down the key .
Increases the screen brightness incremen tally as long as you hol d down the key .
Decreases speak er volume incrementally whil e you hold down the ke y.
Increases speak er volume incrementally whil e you hold down the ke y.
Mutes the microphone.
NOTE: The action key f eature is enabled at the fact ory. Y ou can disable this feature by pres sing and holding
the fn key and the left shift k ey. The fn lock light will turn on. After y ou have disabled the action k ey feature,
you can still perform each function b y pressing the fn key in c ombination with the appropriate action k ey.
12 Chapter 2 Components
Bottom Component Description
Vents (2) Enable airow to cool internal c omponents.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automaticall y to cool internal components and
prevent overheating . It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and o during
routine operation.
Bottom 13
Front Component Description
(1) Wireless light
●
White: An integrated wirel ess device, such as a
wireless local ar ea network (WLAN) device and/ or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
●
Amber: All wireless devic es are o.
(2) Power light
●
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep stat e, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o pow er to the
display and other unneeded components.
●
O: The computer is o or in Hibernation.
Hibernation is a power-saving state th at uses the
least amount of power .
(3) Battery light When AC power is connected:
●
White: The battery charge is great er than 90 percent.
●
Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 perc ent.
●
O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not char ging):
●
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 .
●
O: The battery is not charging.
(4) Drive light
●
Blinking white: The hard drive/ solid-state drive is
being accessed.
●
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily park ed the
hard drive/solid-s tate drive.
14 Chapter 2 Components
Labels The labels axed to the computer pr ovide information you may need when yo u troubleshoot syst em
problems or travel in ternationally with the c omputer .
IMPORT ANT: Check the foll owing locations for the labels described in this section: the bott om of the
computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on the back o f the display .
●
Service label—Provides important inf ormation to identify your computer . When contacting support, you
will probably be ask ed for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number .
Locate these numbers before y ou contact support.
Your servic e label will resemble one of the ex amples shown below . Refer to the illustration that most
closely matches the servic e label on your computer .
Component
(1) Model name (select products only)
(2) Product number
(3) Serial number
(4) Warranty period
●
Regulatory label(s)—Pro vide(s) regulatory information abo ut the computer .
●
Wireless certication label(s)—P rovide(s) information abo ut optional wireless de vices and the approval
markings for the countries or regions in which the de vices have been appro ved for use.
Labels 15
3 Ill ustrated parts catalog
Computer major components 16 Chapter 3 Illus trated parts catalog
Item Component Spare part number
(1) Display assembly: The Dream Color dis play assembly and touch screen is sp ared as a whole unit assembly only . The non-
touch display assembly is sp ared at the subcomponent level onl y. For non- touch display assembly spar e part information,
see Display assembly subcomponents on page 20 .
15.6-in, UHD, UWVA, display assembly not equipped with a camera 921034-001
15.6-in, UHD, UWVA, display assembly equipped with a camera 921035-001
15.6-in, FHD, UWVA display assembly with a touch scr een 921036-001
(2) Keyboard (includes keyboar d cable):
For use in Belgium 841681-A41
For use in Brazil 841681-201
For use in Bulgaria 841681-261
For use in Canada 841681-DB1
For use in the Czech Republic and Slovakia 841681-FL1
For use in Denmark 841681-081
For use in France 841681-051
For use in Germany 841681-041
For use in Greece 841681-151
For use in Hungary 841681-211
For use in Iceland 841681-DD1
For use in India 841681-D61
For use in Israel 841681-BB1
For use in Italy 841681-061
For use in Japan 841681-291
For use in Latin America 841681-161
For use in the Netherlands 841681-B31
For use in Northwest Africa 841681-FP1
For use in Norway 841681-091
For use in Portugal 841681-131
For use in Romania 841681-271
For use in Russia 841681-251
For use in Saudi Arabia 841681-171
For use in Slovenia 841681-BA1
For use in South Korea 841681-AD1
For use in Spain 841681-071
For use in Sweden and Finland 841681-B71
For use in Switzerland 841681-BG1
Computer major components 17
Item Component Spare part number
For use in Taiwan 841681-AB1
For use in Thailand 841681-281
For use in Turkey 841681-141
For use in the United Kingdom and Singapore 841681-031
For use in the United States 841681-001
(3) Top c over 840636-001
(4) RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided adhesiv e) 922948-001
(5) Speakers (include cable) 840958-001
(6) TouchP ad (includes cable) 840962-001
(7) Fingerprint reader board (includes bracket) 840952-001
(8) LED board 922947-001
(9) System board (includes processor and r eplacement thermal material):
All system boards use the fol lowing part numbers:
xxxxxx-001: Windows 7 or non-Windows operating systems
xxxxxx-601: Windows 10 operating system
Intel Xeon E3-1535M processor and discret e graphics memory 921020- xxx
Intel Xeon E3-1505M processor and discret e graphics memory 921019- xxx
Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor and discr ete graphics memory 921018- xxx
Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor and UMA gr aphics memory 921024-xxx
Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and discr ete graphics memory 921017- xxx
Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and UMA gr aphics memory 921023-xxx
Intel Core i5-7440HQ processor and discr ete graphics memory 921016- xxx
Intel Core i5-7440HQ processor and UMA gr aphics memory 921022-xxx
Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and discr ete graphics memory 921015- xxx
Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and UMA gr aphics memory 921021-xxx
Thermal module (includes replacement thermal material):
(10) For use only with models with discrete graphics memory 922945-001
(11) For use only with models with UMA graphics memory 922946-001
(12) Solid-state drive (SSD)
Z Turbo drives, PCIe:
●
1-TB, ML C 921029-001
●
512-GB, MLC 921032-001
●
512-GB, self-encrypting drive (SED), OP AL 2, TLC 921033-001
●
256-GB, TLC 921031-001
18 Chapter 3 Illus trated parts catalog