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Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter

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Category Description Wireless Intel WiDi support Compatible with Miracast-certified devices Integrated Wireless options with single antenna (M.2/PCIe): ● Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 M.2 Combo Adapter ● Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter ● Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter Integrated Wireless options with dual antennas (M.2/PCIe): ● Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter Internal card One M.2 slot for WLAN expansion External media card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader Support SD/SDHC/SDXC Push-Push Insertion/Removal SIM slot (populated with WWAN; tool-less user-accessible) Ports HDMI version 1.4 supporting 1920 ×1200 @ 60Hz Hot Plug/unplug and auto detect for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) USB 3.0 (1 on left side, one on right side) USB 2.0 (1 on left side) AC Smart Pin adapter plug Headphone jack Microphone jack Keyboard/ pointing devices Full size standard textured island-style keyboard with numeric keypad Full size standard three coat paint island-style backlit keyboard with numeric keypad ClickPad with multi-touch gestures, 2-finger scrolling, and pinch-zoom enabled Taps enabled by default Support Win8 Modern Trackpad Gestures 4 Chapter 1 Product description

Section	Page
Product description	9
External component identification	15
Display	15
Right side	19
Left side	21
Top	22
TouchPad	22
Lights	23
Buttons and speakers	24
Keys	26
Bottom	27
Labels	28
Illustrated parts catalog	29
Computer major components	29
Display assembly subcomponents, non-touch models	36
Display assembly subcomponents, touch models	38
Miscellaneous parts	39
Mass storage devices	40
Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements	41
Tools required	41
Service considerations	41
Plastic parts	41
Cables and connectors	41
Drive handling	42
Grounding guidelines	43
Electrostatic discharge damage	43
Packaging and transporting guidelines	44
Workstation guidelines	44
Equipment guidelines	44
Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts	47
Component replacement procedures	47
Battery	48
Optical drive	49
Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts	51
Component replacement procedures	51
Bottom cover	52
Hard drive	57
WLAN module	59
Solid-state drive (M.2)	61
RTC battery	62
Memory module	63
Fan	64
Heat sink assembly	65
USB board	68
Optical drive connector	69
System board	70
Speakers	74
Power button board	75
Power connector cable	77
TouchPad	78
Display assembly, non-touch	80
Display assembly, touch	88
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 7	95
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	95
Updating the BIOS	95
Determining the BIOS version	95
Downloading a BIOS update	96
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	97
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	97
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 8.1	99
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	99
Updating the BIOS	99
Determining the BIOS version	99
Downloading a BIOS update	100
Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Windows 10	103
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)	103
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS)	103
Determining the BIOS version	104
Downloading a BIOS update	104
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only)	105
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7	107
Creating backups	107
Creating recovery media to recover the original system	107
What you need to know	107
Creating the recovery media	108
Creating system restore points	108
What you need to know	108
Creating a system restore point	108
Backing up system and personal information	109
Tips for a successful backup	109
What you need to know	109
Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore	110
Restore and recovery	110
Restoring to a previous system restore point	110
Restoring specific files	110
Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore	110
Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager	110
What you need to know	111
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)	111
Recovering using the recovery media	111
Changing the computer boot order	112
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8.1	113
Creating recovery media and backups	113
Creating HP Recovery media (select models only)	113
Using Windows tools	114
Restore and recovery	115
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	115
What you need to know before you get started	115
Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	116
Using HP Recovery media to recover	116
Changing the computer boot order	117
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)	117
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10	119
Creating recovery media and backups	119
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)	120
Using Windows tools	121
Restore and recovery	121
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager	121
What you need to know before you get started	122
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	122
Using HP Recovery media to recover	123
Changing the computer boot order	123
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)	123
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	125
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	126
Specifications	127
Computer specifications	127
39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications	128
Hard drive specifications	129
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive	130
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications	131
Power cord set requirements	133
Requirements for all countries	133
Requirements for specific countries and regions	134
Recycling	137

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