Hard drive
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29
Memory module
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31
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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
RTC battery
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33
Base enclosure
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35
Display assembly
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37
Fan
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45
System board
....................................................................................................................................
46
Heat sink
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49
Connector board
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52
Power connector cable
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54
Subwoofer
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55
Speakers
............................................................................................................................................
57
TouchPad assembly
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59
Power button board
..........................................................................................................................
61
Keyboard
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62
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Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 8
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65
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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65
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)
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65
Determining the BIOS version
...........................................................................................................
65
Downloading a BIOS update
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66
8
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 7
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67
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
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67
Updating the BIOS
................................................................................................................................................
67
Determining the BIOS version
...........................................................................................................
67
Downloading a BIOS update
..............................................................................................................
67
9
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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69
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
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69
10
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8.1
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71
Creating recovery media and backups
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71
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)
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71
Using Windows tools
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72
Restore and recovery
..........................................................................................................................................
72
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager
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73
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