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Changing the computer boot order

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101

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)

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101

13

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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103

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device

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104

14

Specifications

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105

Computer

specifications

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105

39.6-cm (15.6-in) display

specifications

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106

Hard drive

specifications

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107

Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

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108

DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive

specifications

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109

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Power cord set requirements

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111

Requirements for all countries

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111

Requirements for

specific

countries and regions

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112

16

Recycling

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115

Index

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117

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Section	Page
Product description	9
External component identification	13
Display	13
Right side	17
Left side	18
Top	19
TouchPad	19
Lights	20
Buttons and speakers	21
Bottom	22
Labels	23
Illustrated parts catalog	25
Computer major components	25
Display assembly subcomponents, non-touch models	29
Display assembly subcomponents, touch models	31
Miscellaneous parts	32
Mass storage devices	33
Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements	35
Tools required	35
Service considerations	35
Plastic parts	35
Cables and connectors	35
Drive handling	36
Grounding guidelines	36
Electrostatic discharge damage	36
Packaging and transporting guidelines	37
Workstation guidelines	37
Equipment guidelines	38
Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts	39
Component replacement procedures	39
Battery	39
Optical drive	40
Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts	43
Component replacement procedures	43
Bottom cover	44
Hard drive	48
WLAN module	50
RTC battery	52
Memory module	53
Fan	54
Heat sink assembly	55
USB board	59
Optical drive connector	60
System board	61
Speakers	64
Power button board	65
Power connector cable	66
TouchPad	67
Display assembly, non-touch	69
Display assembly, touch	77
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 7	85
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	85
Updating the BIOS	85
Determining the BIOS version	85
Downloading a BIOS update	85
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 8.1	87
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	87
Updating the BIOS	87
Determining the BIOS version	87
Downloading a BIOS update	87
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 10	89
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	89
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	89
Determining the BIOS version	89
Downloading a BIOS update	90
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only)	91
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7	93
Creating backups	93
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	93
What you need to know	93
Creating the recovery media	94
Creating system restore points	94
What you need to know	94
Creating a system restore point	94
Backing up system and personal information	94
Tips for a successful backup	95
What you need to know	95
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	95
Restore and recovery	96
Restoring to a previous system restore point	96
Restoring specific files	96
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	96
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	96
What you need to know	96
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	97
Recovering using the recovery media	97
Changing the computer boot order	97
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8.1	99
Creating recovery media and backups	99
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	99
Using Windows tools	100
Restore and recovery	100
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	101
What you need to know before you get started	101
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	102
Using HP Recovery media to recover	102
Changing the computer boot order	102
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	103
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10	105
Creating recovery media and backups	105
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	105
Using Windows tools	106
Restore and recovery	107
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	107
What you need to know before you get started	107
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	108
Using HP Recovery media to recover	108
Changing the computer boot order	109
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	109
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	111
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	112
Specifications	113
Computer specifications	113
39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications	114
Hard drive specifications	115
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive	116
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications	117
Power cord set requirements	119
Requirements for all countries	119
Requirements for specific countries and regions	120
Recycling	123

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