System Board Cover
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Fan
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63
Heat sink/thermal module
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65
Processor
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67
Drive Cables and Connector
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69
WLAN Module
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71
System Board
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74
Front Bezel
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77
Display Panel
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79
Appendix A
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
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82
Safety and Comfort
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82
Before You Call for Technical Support
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82
Helpful Hints
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83
Solving General Problems
..................................................................................................................
85
Solving Power Problems
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89
Solving Hard Drive Problems
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91
Solving Media Card Reader Problems
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94
Solving Display Problems
...................................................................................................................
96
Solving Audio Problems
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101
Solving Printer Problems
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103
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
..........................................................................................
105
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
...........................................................................................
107
Solving Network Problems
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109
Solving Memory Problems
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112
Solving Processor Problems
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114
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
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114
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
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117
Solving Front Panel Component Problems
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118
Solving Internet Access Problems
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118
Solving Software Problems
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120
Contacting Customer Support
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122
Appendix B
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
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123
Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
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123
How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
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123
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device
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124
Appendix C
Backup and recovery in Windows 8
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125
Backing up your information
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125
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