Recommended materials and equipment
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27
Cleaning your computer
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28
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only)
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28
Removing dirt and debris from your computer
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28
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant
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29
Caring for wood veneer (select products only)
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30
Packaging and transporting guidelines
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30
Accessing support information
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30
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Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts
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33
Component replacement procedures
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33
Preparation for disassembly
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33
Bottom cover
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33
Battery
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34
Memory modules
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35
WLAN module
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37
Solid-state drive
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39
Heat sink
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40
Fan assembly
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41
Display assembly panel
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43
Power connector cable
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44
System board
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44
IR board
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47
Speakers
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48
Hall sensor board
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50
Touchpad
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51
RJ-45 door
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52
Display assembly
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53
Keyboard with top cover
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57
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
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59
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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59
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
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59
Determining the BIOS version
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59
Preparing for a BIOS update
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60
Downloading a BIOS update
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60
Installing a BIOS update
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60
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Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start
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62
Using Computer Setup
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62
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
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62
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
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62
Updating the BIOS
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63
Determining the BIOS version
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63
Preparing for a BIOS update
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63
Downloading a BIOS update
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64
Installing a BIOS update
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64
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt
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64
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