HP ELITEBOOK X360 1020 G2 User Manual

HP EliteBook x360 1020 G2 Notebook PC  
Maintenance and Service Guide  
Safety warning notice  
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the  
computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface.  
Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs  
or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft  
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the  
user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information  
Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).  
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Safety warning notice  
Table of contents  
2 External component identification ......................................................................................................................................................... 4  
3 Illustrated parts catalog ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16  
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements ................................................................................................ 21  
5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ............................................................................ 25  
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6 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start .............................................................................................................................. 38  
7 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .......................................................................................................................................... 42  
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ................................................................................................................................................. 44  
9 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 49  
10 Statement of memory volatility ........................................................................................................................................................ 50  
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11 Power cord set requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 58  
12 Recycling ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 60  
Index ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61  
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1 Product description  
Category  
Description  
Product Name  
Processors  
HP EliteBook x360 1020 G2 Notebook PC  
7th generation Intel® Core® processors:  
i5-7200U, 8 GB with fan/heatsink  
i5-7300U, 16 GB with fan/heatsink  
i7-7500U 8 GB with fan/heatsink  
i7-7600U 16 GB with fan/heatsink  
Chipset  
Graphics  
Panels  
Intel Premium Chipset  
Integrated with processor  
Intel UMA Graphics with shared video memory  
Intel HD Graphics 620  
31.75-cm (12.5-in) LED backlight  
Full high-definition (FHD), ultra-wide viewing angle (UWVA), (1920 × 1080) eDP 1.3,  
UltraSlim, touch display, 400 nits  
FHD, UWVA (1920 × 1080), eDP 1.3, UltraSlim, touch display, 700 nits, touch display,  
privacy  
Ultra-HD (UHD), (3840 x 2160), eDP 1.3, UltraSlim, UWVA, touch display, 400 nits,  
touch display  
Memory  
On-board (soldered) memory  
LPDDR3, 1866 MHz, dual channel support  
Supports up to 16 GB of system RAM  
Primary storage  
Supports M.2 SSD SS 2280  
Supports the following M.2 SSDs:  
128 GB M2 SATA-3 VALUE  
128 GB M2 SATA-3 SS TLC  
256 GB SATA-3 SED OPAL2 TLC  
256 GB PCIe NVMe TLC  
360 GB PCIe Gen 3 x 4 NVMe SS TLC  
512 GB PCIe Gen 3 x 4 NVMe SS TLC  
1 TB PCIe Gen 3 x 4 NVMe SS TLC  
Audio and video  
Two stereo speakers  
HD Bang & Olufsen audio  
IR and RGB camera (720 p), supports IR “Hello” facial recognition with Windows 10.  
(supports wide dynamic range)  
Premium stereo speakers (5)  
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Category  
Description  
Integrated dual-array microphone  
Ethernet  
Wireless  
No direct Ethernet support. Ethernet available from accessory dongle.  
WLAN  
Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options via soldered assembly  
Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly  
Support for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 802.11 AC 2 x 2 WiFi + BT 4.2 combo  
adapter  
Supports the following:  
Miracast  
S3/S4 wake on Wireless LAN  
WiFi SAR in BIOS  
HP Connection Optimizer  
NFC  
Integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) module (NXP NPC300 I2C)  
NFC antenna configured with NFC option  
External media cards  
Ports  
Micro SD Media Reader Slot - supports SD, SDHC, SDXC  
Headphone/Microphone Combo  
HDMI  
USB 3.1 Type-C port (2)  
Docking  
HP Docking Station  
Keyboard/pointing devices  
Keyboard  
Dura keys  
Backlit  
Backlit – Privacy  
Spill-resistant with drain  
ClickPad  
Gestures enabled by default: two-finger scrolling, two-finger pinch-zoom  
Taps enabled by default  
Glass with chemical etched surface  
Power requirements  
AC adapter:  
65-W AC adapter non-PFC USB-C  
Power cords:  
Duck head power cord – length: 3.29 ft (1.0 m)  
Battery:  
4-cell, 49.28-Whr, 6.4 Ahr long life polymer battery  
Security  
Security lock  
Touch fingerprint reader  
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Category  
Description  
Supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (Infineon, soldered down)  
Full volume encryption  
Preboot authentication (password)  
Power-on authentication (password)  
Operating system  
Preinstalled:  
Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market CPPP Plus  
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus  
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language  
Windows 10 Professional 64  
Windows 10 Professional 64 StF MSNA Plus (For use with i7 processor and more  
than 4 GB RAM only)  
Restore media–DR-DVD:  
Windows 10 (available with any Windows 10 operating system)  
Windows 10 DRUSB (for service only)  
Certified:  
Microsoft WHQL: Windows 10 64  
Web-only support:  
Windows 10 Enterprise 64  
Windows 10 Enterprise 64 LTSB 1607  
Serviceability  
End user replaceable parts:  
AC adapter  
Pen  
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2 External component identification  
Display  
Component  
(1)  
Description  
WLAN antennas*  
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local  
area networks (WLANs).  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
Infrared (IR) Camera lights  
Internal microphones  
Cameras  
On: One or more IR cameras are in use.  
Record sound.  
Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.  
Some cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows,  
instead of a password logon.  
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware  
and software installed on your product.  
(5)  
Camera light  
On: The camera is in use.  
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the  
antennas free from obstructions.  
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region.  
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Top  
TouchPad  
Component  
Description  
(1)  
TouchPad zone  
Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate  
items on the screen.  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
Left TouchPad button  
Functions like the left button on an external mouse.  
Functions like the right button on an external mouse.  
Right TouchPad button  
NFC tapping area and antenna  
Allows you to wirelessly share information when you tap it  
with an NFC-enabled device.  
Top  
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Lights  
Component  
(1)  
Description  
Privacy key light  
Caps lock light  
On: Privacy screen is on, which helps prevent side-  
angle viewing.  
(2)  
On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to  
all capital letters.  
(3)  
(4)  
Fn lock light  
Mute light  
On: the fn key is locked.  
On: Computer sound is off.  
Off: Computer sound is on.  
(5)  
(6)  
(7)  
Microphone mute light  
Num lk light  
On: Microphone sound is off.  
Off: Microphone sound is on.  
On: Num lock is on.  
Wireless light  
On: An integrated wireless device, such as a  
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a  
Bluetooth® device, is on.  
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is  
amber when all wireless devices are off.  
(8)  
Sharing or presenting light  
On: Sharing is on.  
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Component  
(9)  
Description  
Call answer light  
Call end light  
On: Call answer is on.  
(10)  
On: Call end is on.  
Fingerprint reader  
Component  
Description  
Fingerprint reader (select products only)  
Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password  
logon.  
Top  
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Special keys  
Component  
Description  
(1)  
(2)  
esc key  
fn key  
Displays system information when pressed in combination with  
the fn key.  
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in  
combination with another key. Such key combinations are called  
hot keys.  
Opens the Start menu.  
(3)  
(4)  
Windows key  
Action keys  
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start  
menu.  
Execute frequently used system functions.  
NOTE: Some products may not include all action keys in the  
illustration above.  
(5)  
Embedded numeric keypad  
A numeric keypad superimposed over the keyboard alphabet  
keys. When num lk is pressed, the keypad can be used like an  
external numeric keypad. Each key on the keypad performs the  
function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.  
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is  
turned off, that function is reinstated when the computer is turned  
back on.  
(6)  
num lk key  
Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off.  
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Action keys  
An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your  
product, see Special keys on page 8.  
To use an action key, press and hold the key.  
Icon  
Description  
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.  
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.  
Switches the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example, if a  
monitor is connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing the key alternates the screen image  
from computer display to monitor display to simultaneous display on both the computer and  
monitor.  
Mutes or restores speaker sound.  
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.  
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.  
Mutes the microphone.  
Turns the keyboard backlight off or on.  
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.  
Turns the wireless feature on or off.  
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.  
Provides quick access to your Skype for Business calendar.  
NOTE: This feature requires Skype® for Business or Lync® 2013 running on Microsoft  
Exchange or Office 365® servers.  
Turns the screen sharing function on or off.  
NOTE: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange  
or Office 365 servers.  
Answers a call.  
Starts a call during a 1-on-1 chat.  
Places a call on hold.  
NOTE: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange  
or Office 365 servers.  
Ends a call.  
Declines incoming calls.  
Ends screen sharing.  
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Icon  
Description  
NOTE: This feature requires Skype for Business or Lync 2013 running on Microsoft Exchange  
or Office 365 servers.  
Helps prevent side-angle viewing from onlookers. If needed, decrease or increase brightness  
for well-lit or darker environments. Press the key again to turn off the privacy screen.  
NOTE: To quickly turn on the highest privacy settings, press fn + p  
NOTE: The action key feature is enabled at the factory. You can disable this feature by pressing and holding the  
fn key and the left shift key. The fn lock light will turn on. After you have disabled the action key feature, you can  
still perform each function by pressing the fn key in combination with the appropriate action key.  
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Hot keys (select products only)  
A hot key is the combination of the fn key and another key.  
To use a hot key:  
Press the fn key, and then press one of the keys listed in the following table.  
Key  
Description  
C
Turns on scroll lock.  
E
Turns on the insert function.  
Breaks the operation.  
R
S
Sends a programing query.  
Pauses the operation.  
Turns on the highest privacy settings.  
W
P
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Right  
Component  
Description  
(1)  
(2)  
Volume button  
Battery light  
Controls speaker volume on the computer.  
When AC power is connected:  
White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.  
Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.  
Off: The battery is not charging.  
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):  
Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery level.  
When the battery has reached a critical battery level, the  
battery light begins blinking rapidly.  
Off: The battery is not charging.  
(3)  
USB Type-C power connector and Thunderbolt  
port with HP Sleep and Charge  
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,  
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the  
computer battery.  
– and –  
Connects and charges most USB devices that have a Type-C  
connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or  
smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.  
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be  
required.  
– and –  
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,  
providing DisplayPort output.  
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt docking  
station.  
(4)  
HDMI port  
Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-  
definition television, any compatible digital or audio component,  
or a high-speed High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)  
device.  
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Left  
Component  
(1)  
Description  
Audio-out  
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio  
(headphone)/ cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional standalone  
Audio-in  
microphones.  
(microphone)  
combo jack  
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,  
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and  
Environmental Notices.  
To access this guide:  
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.  
or –  
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.  
2. Select My PC, select the Specifications tab, and then select User Guides.  
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.  
(2)  
(3)  
Security  
cable slot  
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.  
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer  
from being mishandled or stolen.  
Power button  
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer.  
When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep.  
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.  
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.  
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results in the loss of unsaved information.  
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the  
power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.  
To learn more about your power settings, see your power options.  
Right-click the Power meter icon  
and then select Power Options.  
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Bottom  
Component  
Description  
(1)  
Vents  
Enable airflow to cool internal components.  
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool  
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal  
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine  
operation.  
(2)  
Speakers  
Produce sound.  
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Labels  
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems  
or travel internationally with the computer.  
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the computer,  
inside the battery bay, under the service door, or on the back of the display.  
Service label—Provides important information to identify your computer. When contacting support, you will  
probably be asked for the serial number, and possibly for the product number or the model number. Locate  
these numbers before you contact support.  
Your service label will resemble one of the examples shown below. Refer to the illustration that most  
closely matches the service label on your computer.  
Component  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
Serial number  
Product number  
Warranty period  
Model number (select products only)  
Component  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
Model name (select products only)  
Product number  
Serial number  
Warranty period  
Regulatory label(s)—Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.  
Wireless certification label(s)—Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices and the approval  
markings for the countries or regions in which the devices have been approved for use.  
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3 Illustrated parts catalog  
Computer major components  
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Item  
(1)  
Component  
Spare part number  
Display assembly, touch screen  
NOTE: Touch displays are only spared as full hinge-ups. Individual components are  
not spared for touch screen displays.  
LCD 12.5” FHD BV UWVA 400 nits touch  
LCD 12.5” FHD BV UWVA 700 nits touch (privacy)  
LCD 12.5” UHD UWVA 400 nits touch  
Keyboard with Top Cover (backlit; includes keyboard cable and backlight cable):  
For use in the United States  
For use in the United Kingdom  
For use in Germany  
937421-001  
L02470-001  
937422-001  
(2)  
937419-001  
937419-031  
937419-041  
937419-051  
937419-061  
937419-071  
937419-081  
937419-091  
937419-031  
For use in France  
For use in Italy  
For use in Spain  
For use in Denmark  
For use in Norway  
For use in Portugal  
For use in Turkey  
937419-141  
937419-541  
For use in Turkey (F)  
For use in Greece  
937419-151  
937419-161  
937419-171  
937419-201  
937419-211  
937419-251  
937419-261  
937419-271  
937419-281  
937419-291  
937419-A41  
937419-AB1  
937419-AD1  
937419-B31  
937419-B71  
For use in Latin America  
For use in Saudi Arabia  
For use in Brazil  
For use in Hungary  
For use in Russia  
For use in Bulgaria  
For use in Romania  
For use in Thailand  
For use in Japan  
For use in Belgium  
For use in Taiwan  
For use in Korea (Hangul)  
For use in Europe  
For use in Sweden and Finland  
For use in Switzerland  
937419-BA1  
937419-BG1  
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Item  
Component  
Spare part number  
937419-BB1  
937419-D61  
937419-DB1  
937419-DD1  
937419-DH1  
937419-FL1  
937419-FP1  
For use in Israel  
For use in India  
For use in Canada (English/French)  
For use in Iceland  
For use in the Nordic region (English, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian)  
For use in Czechoslovakia and Slovenia  
For use in French Africa  
For use with products equipped with a privacy panel  
For use in the United States  
For use in the United Kingdom  
For use in Germany  
L02471-001  
L02471-031  
L02471-041  
L02471-051  
L02471-061  
L02471-071  
L02471-081  
L02471-091  
L02471-131  
L02471-141  
L02471-151  
L02471-161  
L02471-171  
L02471-201  
L02471-211  
L02471-251  
L02471-261  
L02471-271  
L02471-281  
L02471-291  
L02471-541  
L02471-A41  
L02471-AB1  
L02471-AD1  
L02471-B31  
L02471-B71  
For use in France  
For use in Italy  
For use in Spain  
For use in Denmark  
For use in Norway  
For use in Portugal  
For use in Turkey  
For use in Greece  
For use in Latin America  
For use in Saudi Arabia  
For use in Brazil  
For use in Hungary  
For use in Russia  
For use in Bulgaria  
For use in Romania  
For use in Thailand  
For use in Japan  
For use in Turkey (F)  
For use in Belgium  
For use in Taiwan  
For use in Korea  
For use in Europe  
For use in Sweden/Finland  
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Item  
Component  
Spare part number  
L02471-BA1  
L02471-BB1  
L02471-BG1  
L02471-D61  
L02471-DB1  
L02471-DD1  
L02471-DH1  
L02471-FL1  
L02471-FP1  
937414-001  
For use in Slovenia  
For use in Israel  
For use in Switzerland  
For use in India  
For use in Canada (English/French)  
For use in Iceland  
For use in the Nordic region (English, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian)  
For use in Czechoslovakia and Slovenia  
For use in French Africa  
(3)  
(4)  
Audio Jack board w/cable  
TouchPad  
For 4W (with top cover)  
937417-001  
937418-001  
937413-001  
937411-001  
915191-855  
937416-001  
937416-001  
For use in models equipped with NFC board  
Volume control board (spared with power button) and cable  
Fingerprint reader  
(5)  
(6)  
(7)  
(8)  
(9)  
(10)  
Battery  
Front Speakers 14W (includes cable)  
Rear speaker 14W  
System board (processor is soldered with the WLAN, memory, thermals, fans, and heatsink):  
All system boards use the following part numbers:  
xxxxxx-001: Windows 7 or non-Windows operating systems  
xxxxxx-601: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system  
Equipped with Intel Core i5-7200U processor 8 GB  
Equipped with Intel Core i5-7300U 16 GB processor  
Equipped with Intel Core i5-7300U 8 GB processor  
Equipped with Intel Core i7-7500U 8 GB processor  
Equipped with Intel Core i7-7600U 16 GB processor  
Equipped with Intel Core i7-7600U 8 GB processor  
Solid state drive  
937423-xxx  
937424-xxx  
937425-xxx  
937426-xxx  
937427-xxx  
937428-xxx  
(11)  
128 GB M2 SATA-3 VALUE  
L02464-001  
L08703-001  
L02465-001  
L02466-001  
L02467-001  
128 GB M2 TLC  
256 GB, SED OPAL2 TLC  
256-GB, PCIe NVMe TLC  
512 GB, PCIe NVMe TLC  
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Item  
(12)  
Component  
Spare part number  
L02468-001  
360 GB, TURBO DRIVE G2 TLC  
1 TB, PCIe NVMe TLC  
Bottom cover  
L02469-001  
937412-001  
Miscellaneous parts  
Component  
Spare part number  
860209-850  
AC adapter:  
65 W USB-C adapter (non-PFC) – slim  
Power cord (3-pin, black, 1.0 m):  
For use in Argentina  
For use in Australia  
401300-0111  
213356-013  
213353-01  
For use in the Denmark  
For use in Europe  
213350-014  
398063-008  
213352-013  
226768-001  
213349-015  
286497-013  
213354-013  
393313-007  
285096-012  
213351-013  
361240-007  
For use in Israel  
For use in Italy  
For use in Japan  
For use in North America  
For use in the People's Republic of China  
For use in Switzerland  
For use in Taiwan  
For use in Thailand  
For use in the United Kingdom  
For use in South Africa  
Duck Head (3-pin for Korea, 2-pin for Japan, 2-pin for US, black, 1.00-m):  
For use in the United States  
For use in Europe and South Korea  
For use in Australia  
For use in the China  
For use in India  
854702-001  
854703-0011  
914724-001  
914725-001  
914726-001  
937415-001  
937410-001  
Screw Kit  
Cable kit, (14 W)  
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4 Removal and replacement procedures  
preliminary requirements  
Tools required  
You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:  
Flat-bladed screw driver  
Torx T8 screw driver  
Phillips P0 and P1 screw drivers  
Non-marking pry tool  
Service considerations  
The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and  
assembly procedures.  
NOTE: As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying  
screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.  
Plastic parts  
CAUTION: Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use care when  
handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance instructions.  
Cables and connectors  
CAUTION: When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the  
reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.  
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat  
the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid  
bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or  
snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.  
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Drive handling  
CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer,  
damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:  
Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is  
off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid  
touching the connector.  
Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, be sure that a diskette or disc is not in the drive and be sure  
that the optical drive tray is closed.  
Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of shock-proof foam.  
Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.  
After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag.  
Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers.  
Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.  
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging  
and label the package “FRAGILE.”  
Grounding guidelines  
Electrostatic discharge damage  
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine  
the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many  
cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.  
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or  
microcircuitry. Even if the spark is neither felt nor heard, damage may have occurred.  
An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal  
cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers, reducing its  
life expectancy.  
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internal components,  
observe these precautions:  
Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.  
Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in this  
section.  
Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.  
If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.  
The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by different activities.  
CAUTION: A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V.  
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Typical electrostatic voltage levels  
Relative humidity  
40%  
Event  
10%  
55%  
Walking across carpet  
35,000 V  
12,000 V  
6,000 V  
15,000 V  
5,000 V  
800 V  
7,500 V  
3,000 V  
400 V  
Walking across vinyl floor  
Motions of bench worker  
Removing DIPS from plastic tube  
Removing DIPS from vinyl tray  
Removing DIPS from Styrofoam  
Removing bubble pack from PCB  
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box  
2,000 V  
700 V  
400 V  
11,500 V  
14,500 V  
26,500 V  
21,000 V  
4,000 V  
5,000 V  
20,000 V  
11,000 V  
2,000 V  
3,500 V  
7,000 V  
5,000 V  
Packaging and transporting guidelines  
Follow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:  
To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.  
Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging.  
Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations.  
Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers.  
Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly.  
Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or nonconductive foam.  
Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Be sure that mechanized  
equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to avoid  
static charging. When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.  
Workstation guidelines  
Follow these grounding workstation guidelines:  
Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material.  
Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and  
equipment.  
Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screw drivers, and vacuums.  
When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials.  
Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.  
Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items  
only at static-free workstations.  
Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.  
Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.  
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Equipment guidelines  
Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.  
When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a  
minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear a strap  
snugly against the skin at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors, use alligator clips to  
connect a wrist strap.  
When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps) can be  
used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive floors  
or dissipative floor mats, use foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one megohm resistance between  
the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive must be worn in contact with the skin.  
The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage:  
Antistatic tape  
Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors  
Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids  
Nonconductive foam  
Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance  
Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground  
Field service kits  
Static awareness labels  
Material-handling packages  
Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes  
Metal tote boxes  
Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials  
The following table lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic bags and floor mats.  
Material  
Use  
Voltage protection level  
1,500 V  
Antistatic plastics  
Carbon-loaded plastic  
Metallized laminate  
Bags  
Floor mats  
Floor mats  
7,500 V  
5,000 V  
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5 Removal and replacement procedures for  
Authorized Service Provider parts  
CAUTION: Components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider.  
Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.  
Component replacement procedures  
NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are  
on the service tag at the bottom of your computer. See Labels on page 15 for details.  
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.  
There are as many as 59 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing Authorized Service  
Provider only parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.  
Unlocking the device and disabling Always On Remote Management (select HP devices  
only)  
HP Touchpoint Manager (HPTM) is a complete cloud-based solution for managing devices. For select HP devices  
with the Windows operating system, the Always On Remote Management (AORM) feature is automatically  
activated when HP Touchpoint Manager software is installed.  
AORM can perform a secure BIOS level lock and can also securely erase internal drives (except for encrypted  
self-encrypting drives). The HP Touchpoint Manager website (http://www.hptouchpointmanager.com) provides  
access to the AORM lock feature. The device must be unlocked using an authorized PIN from the same website  
before you can access HP Computer Setup and start the Windows operating system.  
IMPORTANT: A service agent cannot retrieve the PIN from the HP Touchpoint Manager website. If a locked  
device is returned for service, the agent must contact the customer to obtain the PIN to unlock the device. If a  
PIN is not available, the entire system board must be replaced.  
Before returning the device for service, be sure to unlock the device using the PIN from the HP Touchpoint  
Manager website (http://www.hptouchpointmanager.com), and also disable the AORM feature in HP Computer  
Setup.  
To disable AORM:  
1. Access HP Computer Setup (F10).  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.  
NOTE: If the BIOS is protected with an Administrator password, enter the password.  
2. Select Advanced and then select HP Touchpoint Manager Options.  
3. Clear the Allow Activation check box.  
4. Select Save changes and exit.  
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Bottom cover  
Description  
Spare part number  
937412-001  
Bottom cover for use in all models  
Before removing the bottom cover, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
Remove the bottom cover:  
1. Remove the four Torx T8M2.0×4.3 screws (1) and loosen the captive screw (2) that secures the bottom  
cover to the computer.  
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2. Pry up on the top (near the display hinge) of the bottom cover (1) to disengage it from the computer and  
then remove the bottom cover (2).  
Reverse the removal procedures to install the bottom cover.  
Battery  
Description  
Spare part number  
915191-855  
4-cell, 49-Whr, 6.4-Ah, Li ion battery  
Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 26).  
Remove the battery:  
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (1).  
2. Remove the six Phillips screws (2) that secure the battery to the computer.  
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3. Lift the battery out of the computer (3).  
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Speaker assembly  
Description  
Spare part number  
937416-001  
Speaker assembly contains four speakers, with foam/rubber tape  
Before removing the speaker assembly, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 26).  
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 27).  
Remove the speaker assembly:  
1. Disconnect the front speakers from the system board (1).  
2. Remove the four screws securing the front speakers (2).  
3. Remove the plastic tape holding the front speaker cable (3).  
4. Remove the front speakers (4).  
5. Remove the rear speaker (5).  
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Reverse this procedure to install the speaker.  
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Solid State drive  
Description  
Spare part number  
Solid State drive (SSD)  
128 GB, M2 SATA-3 VALUE  
128 GB, M2 TLC  
L02464-001  
L08703-001  
L02465-001  
L02466-001  
L02467-001  
L02468-001  
L02469-001  
256 GB, SED OPAL2 TLC  
256 GB, PCIe NVMe TLC  
512 GB, PCIe Gen 3 x 4 NVMe SS TLC  
360 GB PCIe Gen 3 x 4 SS TLC  
1 TB, PCIe NVMe TLC  
Before removing the SSD, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 26).  
5. Remove the battery. (see Battery on page 27).  
Remove the SSD:  
1. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×1.8 screw (1) that secures the drive to the system board.  
2. Remove the drive (2) by pulling it away from the connector.  
NOTE: SSDs are designed with notches to prevent incorrect insertion.  
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the SSD.  
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System board  
NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.  
All system boards use the following part numbers:  
xxxxxx-001: Windows 7 or non-Windows operating systems  
xxxxxx-601: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system  
Description  
Spare part number  
937423-xxx  
937424-xxx  
937425-xxx  
937426-xxx  
937427-xxx  
937428-xxx  
Equipped with Intel Core i5-7200U processor 8 GB  
Equipped with Intel Core i5-7300U processor 16GB  
Equipped with Intel Core i5-7300U processor 8 GB  
Equipped with Intel Core i5-7500U processor 8 GB  
Equipped with Intel Core i7-7600U processor 16 GB  
Equipped with Intel Core i7-7600U processor 8 GB  
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 26).  
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 27).  
6. Remove the SSD (see Solid State drive on page 31).  
Remove the system board:  
1. Disconnect the following cables:  
(1): Camera  
(2): WLAN antenna  
(3): Rear speaker  
(4): Panel  
(5): Audio  
(6): Volume Fingerprint reader  
(7): Fingerprint reader  
(8): Keyboard  
(9): TouchPad  
(10): Backlight  
(11): NFC module  
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(12): Front speakers  
2. Remove the five Phillips screws that secure the system board to the computer.  
3. Lift the right side of the system board up at an angle (1).  
CAUTION: To avoid damaging or breaking the system board, use two hands when removing the board. Do  
not lift up on the narrow end of the board.  
4. Pull the flat ribbon cable through the slit in the system board (2).  
Component replacement procedures 33  
5. Pull the system board away from and out of the computer (3), making sure the connectors on the side of  
the board are clear of the computer.  
Reverse this procedure to install the system board.  
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Display assembly  
This section describes removing components that require you to completely remove the display panel. Individual  
components are not spared for the display assembly.  
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 26).  
Remove the display assembly:  
1. Open the computer completely and fold the display under the base enclosure.  
2. Remove the six Phillips screws (1) that secure the left and right brackets.  
3. Open the display slightly (2).  
4. Slide the display slightly toward the front to disengage the display from the computer (3). Remove the  
display (4).  
Reverse this procedure to reinstall the display assembly.  
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Fingerprint reader board  
Description  
Spare part number  
937411-001  
Fingerprint reader board (includes cable)  
Before removing the fingerprint reader board, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 26).  
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 27).  
Remove the fingerprint reader board:  
1. Disconnect the fingerprint reader board from the system board (1).  
2. Remove the Phillips screw (2) that secures the assembly to the computer.  
3. Lift the bracket up at the screw end (3) and remove the fingerprint bracket (4).  
4. Remove the fingerprint reader board and cable from the computer (5).  
Reverse this procedure to install the fingerprint reader board.  
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TouchPad  
Description  
Spare part number  
937417-001  
TouchPad  
TouchPad with NFC module (includes antenna and tape)  
937418-001  
Before removing the TouchPad, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer  
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.  
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.  
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.  
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 26).  
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 27).  
Remove the TouchPad:  
1. Disconnect the NFC module antenna cable (1) from the TouchPad, (select models only).  
2. Disconnect the TouchPad cable (2) from the system board.  
3. Remove the five Phillips screws (3) that secure the TouchPad to the computer, and then lift the TouchPad  
from the computer (4).  
Reverse the removal procedures to install the TouchPad.  
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6 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure  
Start  
Using Computer Setup  
Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output  
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Computer Setup includes  
settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and  
extended memory.  
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup. Errors can prevent the computer from  
operating properly.  
Starting Computer Setup  
Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f10 to enter Computer Setup.  
Using a USB keyboard or USB mouse to start Computer Setup (BIOS)  
You can start Computer Setup by using a keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port, but you must first disable  
FastBoot.  
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f9 to enter the Boot Device Options  
menu.  
2. Clear the check box for Fast Boot.  
3. To save your changes and exit, select the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow  
the on-screen instructions.  
– or –  
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.  
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.  
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup  
To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, or  
use a pointing device to select the item.  
To scroll up and down, select the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use  
the up arrow key or the down arrow key on the keyboard.  
To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and then follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
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To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:  
To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes:  
Select the Exit icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
– or –  
Select Main, select Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.  
To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:  
Select the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
– or –  
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.  
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.  
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup  
NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.  
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:  
1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer Setup on page 38.  
2. Select Main, and then select Apply Factory Defaults and Exit.  
NOTE: On select products, the selections may display Restore Defaults instead of Apply Factory Defaults  
and Exit.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
4. To save your changes and exit, select the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow  
the on-screen instructions.  
– or –  
Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.  
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.  
NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.  
Updating the BIOS  
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.  
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.  
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and  
troubleshooting the file.  
Determining the BIOS version  
To decide whether you need to update Computer Setup (BIOS), first determine the BIOS version on your  
computer.  
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be accessed by pressing fn+esc (if you  
are already in Windows) or by using Computer Setup.  
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1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer Setup on page 38.  
2. Select Main, and then select System Information.  
3. To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, select the Exit icon in the lower-right corner of the  
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
– or –  
Select Main, select Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.  
To check for later BIOS versions, see Downloading a BIOS update on page 40.  
Downloading a BIOS update  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a  
BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not  
download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking  
device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these  
instructions:  
Do not disconnect power on the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.  
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep.  
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.  
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.  
– or –  
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.  
2. Select Updates, and then select Check for updates and messages.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
4. At the download area, follow these steps:  
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your  
computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information to locate  
the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.  
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the hard drive.  
Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. You  
will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.  
NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any  
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.  
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is  
complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:  
1. Type file in the taskbar search box, and then select File Explorer.  
2. Select your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).  
3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder that contains the update.  
4. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).  
The BIOS installation begins.  
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.  
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NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file  
from your hard drive.  
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt  
To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps:  
1. Access the Boot Device Options menu:  
Turn on or restart the computer, and when the HP logo appears, press f9 to enter the Boot Device  
Options menu.  
2. Select a boot device, press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
TPM BIOS settings (select products only)  
IMPORTANT: Before enabling Trusted Platform Module (TPM) functionality on this system, you must ensure  
that your intended use of TPM complies with relevant local laws, regulations and policies, and approvals or  
licenses must be obtained if applicable. For any compliance issues arising from your operation/usage of TPM  
which violates the above mentioned requirement, you shall bear all the liabilities wholly and solely. HP will not  
be responsible for any related liabilities.  
TPM provides additional security for your computer. You can modify the TPM settings in Computer Setup (BIOS).  
NOTE: If you change the TPM setting to Hidden, TPM is not visible in the operating system.  
To access TPM settings in Computer Setup:  
1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer Setup on page 38.  
2. Select Security, select TPM Embedded Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
Using HP Sure Start (select products only)  
Select computer models are configured with HP Sure Start, a technology that monitors the computer's BIOS for  
attacks or corruption. If the BIOS becomes corrupted or is attacked, HP Sure Start automatically restores the  
BIOS to its previously safe state, without user intervention.  
HP Sure Start is configured and already enabled so that most users can use the HP Sure Start default  
configuration. The default configuration can be customized by advanced users.  
To access the latest documentation on HP Sure Start, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your  
product, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
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7 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)  
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnostic  
tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside the operating  
system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating system or other  
software components.  
When HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) detects a failure that requires hardware replacement, a 24-digit Failure  
ID code is generated. This ID code can then be provided to support to help determine how to correct the problem.  
NOTE: To start diagnostics on a convertible computer, your computer must be in notebook mode and you must  
use the keyboard attached.  
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI), follow these steps:  
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and quickly press esc.  
2. Press f2.  
The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools, in the following order:  
a. Connected USB drive  
NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP  
b. Hard drive  
c.  
BIOS  
3. When the diagnostic tool opens, select the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-  
screen instructions.  
NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test, press esc.  
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Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device  
NOTE: The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) download instructions are provided in English only, and you  
must use a Windows computer to download and create the HP UEFI support environment because only .exe files  
are offered.  
There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device.  
Download the latest UEFI version  
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed.  
2. In the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics section, select the Download link, and then select Run.  
Download any version of UEFI for a specific product  
2. Select Get software and drivers.  
3. Enter the product name or number.  
4. Select your computer, and then select your operating system.  
5. In the Diagnostic section, follow the on-screen instructions to select and download the UEFI version you  
want.  
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8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering  
This chapter provides information about the following processes. The information in the chapter is standard  
procedure for most products.  
Creating recovery media and backups  
Restoring and recovering your system  
For additional information, refer to the HP Support Assistant app.  
Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.  
or –  
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.  
IMPORTANT: If you will be performing recovery procedures on a tablet, the tablet battery must be at least 70%  
charged before you start the recovery process.  
IMPORTANT: For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the tablet to the keyboard base before  
beginning any recovery process.  
Creating recovery media and backups  
The following methods of creating recovery media and backups are available on select products only. Choose  
the available method according to your computer model.  
Use HP Recovery Manager to create HP Recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. This  
step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall  
the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. For  
information on creating recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)  
on page 44. For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery media, see  
Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information.  
NOTE: If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.  
On select products, use the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create a bootable USB drive for your HP  
country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)  
If possible, check for the presence of the Recovery partition and the Windows partition. Right-click the Start  
menu, select File Explorer, and then select This PC.  
If your computer does not list the Windows partition and the Recovery partition, you can obtain recovery  
media for your system from support. You can find contact information on the HP website. Go to  
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
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You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information,  
If your computer does list the Recovery partition and the Windows partition, you can use HP Recovery  
Manager to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be  
used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the  
original operating system and software programs that were installed at the factory and then configures the  
settings for the programs. HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore the  
factory image if you replace the hard drive.  
Only one set of recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them  
in a safe place.  
HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the  
media that will be required.  
To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and  
you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do not use  
rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs;  
they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or, instead, you can use a high-quality  
blank USB flash drive.  
If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you  
would like to create DVD recovery media, you can use an external optical drive (purchased separately)  
to create recovery discs. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected directly to a USB  
port on the computer; the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device, such as a  
USB hub. If you cannot create DVD media yourself, you can obtain recovery discs for your computer  
from HP. You can find contact information on the HP website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support,  
select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery media.  
The creation process can take an hour or more. Do not interrupt the creation process.  
If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs. HP  
Recovery Manager will finish burning the current DVD. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager,  
you will be prompted to continue.  
To create HP Recovery media:  
IMPORTANT: For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the tablet to the keyboard base before  
beginning these steps.  
1. Type recovery in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Recovery Manager.  
2. Select Create recovery media, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
If you ever need to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 46.  
Using Windows tools  
You can create recovery media, system restore points, and backups of personal information using Windows  
tools.  
NOTE: If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.  
For more information and steps, see the Get help app.  
Select the Start button, and then select the Get Help app.  
Using Windows tools 45  
           
NOTE: You must be connected to the Internet to access the Get help app.  
Restore and recovery  
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and  
level of expertise:  
IMPORTANT: Not all methods are available on all products.  
Windows offers several options for restoring from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the  
computer to its original state. For more information see the Get help app.  
Select the Start button, and then select the Get Help app.  
NOTE: You must be connected to the Internet to access the Get help app.  
If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Reinstall drivers and/or  
applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or  
driver.  
Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, select Reinstall drivers  
and/or applications, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
If you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you can choose the System  
Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select products only) or use the HP Recovery media. For  
more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 46. If you have not already  
On select products, if you want to recover the computer's original factory partition and content, or if you  
have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media. For more  
On select products, if you want to remove the Recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery  
Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option.  
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager  
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by using the HP  
Recovery media that you either created or that you obtained from HP, or by using the HP Recovery partition  
(select products only). If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select  
What you need to know before you get started  
HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided  
with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall  
the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.  
IMPORTANT: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to correct  
computer issues.  
HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. If you have not already created recovery  
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To use the Factory Reset option (select products only), you must use HP Recovery media. If you have not  
already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 44.  
If your computer does not allow the creation of HP Recovery media or if the HP Recovery media does not  
work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from support. You can find contact information from  
the HP website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data. Before  
beginning recovery, back up any personal data you want to retain.  
Using HP Recovery media, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:  
NOTE: Only the options available for your computer display when you start the recovery process.  
System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the  
programs that were installed at the factory.  
Factory Reset—Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard  
drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was  
installed at the factory.  
The HP Recovery partition (select products only) allows System Recovery only.  
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only)  
The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery without the need for recovery discs or a  
recovery USB flash drive. This type of recovery can be used only if the hard drive is still working.  
To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:  
IMPORTANT: For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the tablet to the keyboard base before  
beginning these steps (select products only).  
1. Type recovery in the taskbar search box, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Windows  
Recovery Environment.  
or –  
For computers or tablets with keyboards attached, press f11 while the computer boots, or press and hold  
f11 as you press the power button.  
For tablets without keyboards:  
Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume up button; then select f11.  
or –  
Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button; then select f11.  
2. Select Troubleshoot from the boot options menu.  
3. Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
Using HP Recovery media to recover  
You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your system does not  
have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.  
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1. If possible, back up all personal files.  
2. Insert the HP Recovery media, and then restart the computer.  
NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Changing the computer boot order  
If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is  
the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the  
selection to an optical drive or a USB flash drive.  
To change the boot order:  
IMPORTANT: For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the tablet to the keyboard base before  
beginning these steps.  
1. Insert the HP Recovery media.  
2. Access the system Startup menu.  
For computers or tablets with keyboards attached:  
Turn on or restart the computer or tablet, quickly press esc, and then press f9 for boot options.  
For tablets without keyboards:  
Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume up button; then select f9.  
or –  
Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume down button; then select f9.  
3. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only)  
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.  
IMPORTANT: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you will not be able to perform System Recovery or  
create HP Recovery media from the HP Recovery partition. So before you remove the Recovery partition, create  
NOTE: The Remove Recovery Partition option is only available on products that support this function.  
Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition:  
1. Type recovery in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Recovery Manager.  
2. Select Remove Recovery Partition, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
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9 Specifications  
Computer specifications  
Metric  
U.S.  
Dimensions  
Width  
28.9 cm  
20.3 cm  
1.4 cm  
11.41 in  
8.02 in  
0.53 in  
2.50 lbs  
Depth  
Height  
Weight  
1.133 kg  
Lightest panel, lightest SSD, 8 GB memory down, camera, FPS,  
and WLAN  
Input power  
Operating voltage and current  
Temperature  
18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W  
Operating  
5°C to 35°C  
41°F to 95°F  
Nonoperating  
20°C to 60°C  
4°F to 140°F  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
Operating  
10% to 90%  
5% to 95%  
Nonoperating  
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)  
Operating  
15 m to 3,048 m  
50 ft to 10,000 ft  
Nonoperating  
15 m to 12,192 m  
50 ft to 40,000 ft  
NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The device operates well within this range of  
temperatures.  
Computer specifications 49  
   
10 Statement of memory volatility  
The purpose of this chapter is to provide general information regarding nonvolatile memory in HP Business PCs.  
This chapter also provides general instructions for restoring nonvolatile memory that can contain personal data  
after the system has been powered off and the hard drive has been removed.  
HP Business PC products that use Intel®-based or AMD®-based system boards contain volatile DDR memory.  
The amount of nonvolatile memory present in the system depends upon the system configuration. Intel-based  
and AMD-based system boards contain nonvolatile memory subcomponents as originally shipped from HP,  
assuming that no subsequent modifications have been made to the system and assuming that no applications,  
features, or functionality have been added to or installed on the system.  
Following system shutdown and removal of all power sources from an HP Business PC system, personal data  
can remain on volatile system memory (DIMMs) for a finite period of time and will also remain in nonvolatile  
memory. Use the steps below to remove personal data from the PC, including the nonvolatile memory found in  
Intel-based and AMD-based system boards.  
NOTE: If your tablet has a keyboard base, connect to the keyboard base before beginning steps in this chapter.  
Current BIOS steps  
1. Follow steps (a) through (l) below to restore the nonvolatile memory that can contain personal data.  
Restoring or reprogramming nonvolatile memory that does not store personal data is neither necessary  
nor recommended.  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
IMPORTANT: If the Main menu displays Restore Defaults instead of Apply Factory Defaults and Exit,  
NOTE: If the system has a BIOS administrator password, enter the password at the prompt.  
b. Select Main, select Apply Factory Defaults and Exit, and then select Yes to load defaults.  
The computer will reboot.  
c.  
During the reboot, press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at  
the bottom of the screen.  
NOTE: If the system has a BIOS administrator password, enter the password at the prompt.  
d. Select the Security menu, select Restore Security Settings to Factory Defaults, and then select Yes to  
restore security level defaults.  
The computer will reboot.  
e.  
f.  
During the reboot, press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at  
the bottom of the screen.  
NOTE: If the system has a BIOS administrator password, enter the password at the prompt.  
If an asset or ownership tag is set, select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu.  
Select System IDs, and then select Asset Tracking Number. Clear the tag, and then make the selection  
to return to the prior menu.  
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g. If a DriveLock password is set, select the Security menu, and scroll down to Hard Drive Utilities under  
the Utilities menu. Select Hard Drive Utilities, select DriveLock, then uncheck the checkbox for  
DriveLock password on restart. Select OK to proceed.  
h. Select the Main menu, and then select Reset BIOS Security to factory default. Click Yes at the warning  
message.  
The computer will reboot.  
i.  
During the reboot, press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at  
the bottom of the screen.  
NOTE: If the system has a BIOS administrator password, enter the password at the prompt.  
j.  
Select the Main menu, select Apply Factory Defaults and Exit, select Yes to save changes and exit, and  
then select Shutdown.  
k.  
Reboot the system. If the system has a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and/or fingerprint reader, one  
or two prompts will appear—one to clear the TPM and the other to Reset Fingerprint Sensor; press or  
tap F1 to accept or F2 to reject.  
l.  
Remove all power and system batteries for at least 24 hours.  
2. Complete one of the following:  
Remove and retain the storage drive.  
– or –  
Clear the drive contents by using a third party utility designed to erase data from an SSD.  
– or –  
Clear the contents of the drive by using the following BIOS Setup Secure Erase command option  
steps:  
IMPORTANT: If you clear data using Secure Erase, it cannot be recovered.  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu.  
c.  
Select Hard Drive Tools.  
d. Under Utilities, select Secure Erase, select the hard drive storing the data you want to clear, and then  
follow the on-screen instructions to continue.  
Legacy BIOS Steps  
Use the steps for older versions of BIOS.  
NOTE: If you already completed the steps in Current BIOS steps on page 50, skip this section.  
1. Follow steps (a) through (i) below to restore the nonvolatile memory that can contain personal data.  
Restoring or reprogramming nonvolatile memory that does not store personal data is neither necessary  
nor recommended.  
NOTE: If you have not already done so, access the BIOS menu.  
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
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NOTE: If the system has a BIOS administrator password, enter the password at the prompt.  
a. Select Main, select Restore Defaults, and then select Yes to load defaults.  
b. Select the Security menu, select Restore Security Level Defaults, and then select Yes to restore  
security level defaults.  
c.  
If an asset or ownership tag is set, select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu.  
Select System IDs, and then select Asset Tracking Number. Clear the tag, and then make the selection  
to return to the prior menu.  
d. If a DriveLock password is set, select the Security menu, and scroll down to Hard Drive Tools under  
the Utilities menu. Select Hard Drive Tools, select DriveLock, then uncheck the checkbox for DriveLock  
password on restart. Select OK to proceed.  
e.  
If an Automatic DriveLock password is set, select the Security menu, scroll down to Hard Drive Tools  
under the Utilities menu. Select Hard Drive Tools, scroll down to Automatic DriveLock, then select the  
desired hard drive and disable protection. At the automatic drive lock warning screen, select Yes to  
continue. Repeat this procedure if more than one hard drive has an Automatic DriveLock password.  
f.  
Select the Main menu, and then select Reset BIOS Security to factory default. Click Yes at the warning  
message.  
g. Select the Main menu, select Save Changes and Exit, select Yes to save changes and exit, and then  
select Shutdown.  
h. Reboot the system. If the system has a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and/or fingerprint reader, one  
or two prompts will appear—one to clear the TPM and the other to Reset Fingerprint Sensor; press or  
tap F1 to accept or F2 to reject.  
i.  
Remove all power and system batteries for at least 24 hours.  
2. Complete one of the following:  
Remove and retain the storage drive.  
– or –  
Clear the drive contents by using a third party utility designed to erase data from an SSD.  
– or –  
Clear the contents of the drive by using the following BIOS Setup Secure Erase command option  
steps:  
IMPORTANT: If you clear data using Secure Erase, it cannot be recovered.  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu.  
c.  
Select Hard Drive Tools.  
d. Under Utilities, select Secure Erase, select the hard drive storing the data you want to clear, and then  
follow the on-screen instructions to continue.  
– or –  
Clear the contents of the drive by using the following Disk Sanitizer command steps:  
IMPORTANT: If you clear data using Disk Sanitizer, it cannot be recovered.  
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NOTE: The amount of time it takes for Disk Sanitizer to run can take several hours. Plug the computer  
into an AC outlet before starting.  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu.  
c.  
Select Hard Drive Tools.  
d. Under Utilities, select Disk Sanitizer, select the hard drive storing the data you want to clear, and then  
follow the on-screen instructions to continue.  
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Nonvolatile memory usage  
Does this  
memory  
store  
customer  
data?  
Does this  
memory  
retain data  
when power  
is removed?  
What is the  
purpose of this  
memory?  
Nonvolatile  
Memory Type  
How is data input into this  
memory?  
How is this memory write-  
protected?  
Amount (Size)  
HP Sure Start flash 2 MBytes  
(select models  
No  
Yes  
Provides  
protected  
Data cannot be written to this This memory is protected  
device via the host processor. by the HP Sure Start  
only)  
backup of  
The content is managed solely Embedded Controller.  
by the HP Sure Start  
Embedded Controller.  
critical System  
BIOS code, EC  
firmware, and  
critical PC  
configuration  
data for select  
platforms that  
support HP Sure  
Start.  
For more  
information, see  
Real Time Clock  
(RTC) battery  
backed-up CMOS  
configuration  
memory  
256 Bytes  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Stores system  
date and time  
and noncritical  
data.  
RTC battery backed-up CMOS  
is programmed using the  
Computer Setup (BIOS), or  
changing the Microsoft  
Windows date & time.  
This memory is not write-  
protected.  
Controller (NIC)  
EEPROM  
64 KBytes (not  
customer  
accessible)  
Stores NIC  
configuration  
and NIC  
NIC EEPROM is programmed  
using a utility from the NIC  
vendor that can be run from  
DOS.  
A utility is required to  
write data to this memory  
and is available from the  
NIC vendor. Writing data to  
this ROM in an  
firmware.  
inappropriate manner will  
render the NIC non-  
functional.  
DIMM Serial  
Presence Detect  
(SPD) configuration module, 128  
data  
256 Bytes per  
memory  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Stores memory DIMM SPD is programmed by  
Data cannot be written to  
this memory when the  
module is installed in a PC.  
The specific write-  
protection method varies  
by memory vendor.  
module  
the memory vendor.  
information.  
Bytes  
programmable  
(not customer  
accessible)  
System BIOS  
4 MBytes to 5  
MBytes  
Yes  
Stores system  
BIOS code and  
System BIOS code is  
programmed at the factory.  
NOTE: Writing data to  
this ROM in an  
PC configuration Code is updated when the  
inappropriate manner can  
render the PC non-  
functional.  
data.  
system BIOS is updated.  
Configuration data and  
settings are input using the  
Computer Setup (BIOS) or a  
custom utility.  
A utility is required for  
writing data to this  
memory and is available  
on the HP website; go to  
support. Select Find your  
product, and then follow  
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Does this  
memory  
store  
customer  
data?  
Does this  
memory  
retain data  
when power  
is removed?  
What is the  
purpose of this  
memory?  
Nonvolatile  
Memory Type  
How is data input into this  
memory?  
How is this memory write-  
protected?  
Amount (Size)  
the on-screen  
instructions.  
Intel Management 1.5 MBytes or 5 Yes  
Yes  
Stores  
Management Engine Code is  
programmed at the factory.  
Code is updated via Intel  
secure firmware update utility. block all direct read/write  
Unique Provisioning Data can access to this area. An  
be entered at the factory or by Intel utility is required for  
The Intel chipset is  
configured to enforce  
hardware protection to  
Engine Firmware  
(present in only  
specific ZBook and  
EliteBook models.  
For more  
MBytes  
Management  
Engine Code,  
Settings,  
Provisioning  
Data and iAMT  
information, go to  
support. Select  
Find your product,  
and then follow  
the on-screen  
third-party data an administrator using the  
updating the firmware.  
Only firmware updates  
digitally signed by Intel  
can be applied using this  
utility.  
store.  
Management Engine (MEBx)  
setup utility. The third party  
data store contents can be  
populated by a remote  
management console or local  
applications that have been  
registered by an administrator  
to have access to the space.  
instructions.)  
Bluetooth flash  
2 Mbit  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Stores  
Bluetooth  
configuration  
and firmware.  
Bluetooth flash is  
A utility is required for  
writing data to this  
programmed at the factory.  
Tools for writing data to this  
memory are not publicly  
available but can be obtained  
from the silicon vendor.  
memory and is made  
available through newer  
versions of the driver  
whenever the flash  
requires an upgrade.  
802.11 WLAN  
EEPROM  
4 Kbit to 8 Kbit  
Stores  
802.11 WLAN EEPROM is  
programmed at the factory.  
Tools for writing data to this  
memory are not made public. not made available to the  
public unless a firmware  
A utility is required for  
writing data to this  
memory and is typically  
configuration  
and calibration  
data.  
upgrade is necessary to  
address a unique issue.  
Camera  
64 Kbit  
Stores  
configuration  
and firmware.  
Camera memory is  
programmed using a utility  
from the device manufacturer memory and is typically  
that can be run from  
Windows.  
A utility is required for  
writing data to this  
not made available to the  
public unless a firmware  
upgrade is necessary to  
address a unique issue.  
Fingerprint reader  
512 KByte flash Yes  
Stores  
fingerprint  
templates.  
Fingerprint reader memory is  
programmed by user  
enrollment in HP ProtectTools call to write to the flash.  
Only a digitally signed  
application can make the  
Security Manager.  
Nonvolatile memory usage 55  
Questions and answers  
1. How can the BIOS settings be restored (returned to factory settings)?  
IMPORTANT: Restore defaults does not securely erase any data on your hard drive. See question and  
answer 6 for steps to securely erase data.  
Restore defaults does not reset the Custom Secure Boot keys. See question and answer 7 for information  
about resetting the keys.  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Select Main, and then select Restore defaults.  
c.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
d. Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
2. What is a UEFI BIOS, and how is it different from a legacy BIOS?  
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS is an industry-standard software interface between  
the platform firmware and an operating system (OS). It is a replacement for the older BIOS architecture, but  
supports much of the legacy BIOS functionality.  
Like the legacy BIOS, the UEFI BIOS provides an interface to display the system information and  
configuration settings and to change the configuration of your computer before an OS is loaded. BIOS  
provides a secure run-time environment that supports a Graphic User Interface (GUI). In this environment,  
you can use either a pointing device (Touchscreen, TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard  
to navigate and make menu and configuration selections. The UEFI BIOS also contains basic system  
diagnostics.  
The UEFI BIOS provides functionality beyond that of the legacy BIOS. In addition, the UEFI BIOS works to  
initialize the computer’s hardware before loading and executing the OS; the run-time environment allows  
the loading and execution of software programs from storage devices to provide more functionality, such  
as advanced hardware diagnostics (with the ability to display more detailed system information) and  
advanced firmware management and recovery software.  
HP has provided options in Computer Setup (BIOS) to allow you to run in legacy BIOS, if required by the  
operating system. Examples of this requirement would be if you upgrade or downgrade the OS.  
3. Where does the UEFI BIOS reside?  
The UEFI BIOS resides on a flash memory chip. A utility is required to write to the chip.  
4. What kind of configuration data is stored on the DIMM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory module? How  
would this data be written?  
The DIMM SPD memory contains information about the memory module, such as size, serial number, data  
width, speed/timing, voltage, and thermal information. This information is written by the module  
manufacturer and stored on an EEPROM. This EEPROM cannot be written to when the memory module is  
installed in a PC. Third-party tools do exist that can write to the EEPROM when the memory module is not  
installed in a PC. Various third-party tools are available to read SPD memory.  
5. What is meant by “Restore the nonvolatile memory found in Intel-based system boards”?  
This message relates to clearing the Real Time Clock (RTC) CMOS memory that contains PC configuration  
data.  
6. How can the BIOS security be reset to factory defaults and data erased?  
56 Chapter 10 Statement of memory volatility  
 
IMPORTANT: Resetting will result in the loss of information.  
These steps will not reset Custom Secure Boot Keys. See question and answer 7 for information about  
resetting the keys.  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Select Main, and then select Reset BIOS Security to Factory Default.  
c.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
d. Select Main, select Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
7. How can the Custom Secure Boot Keys be reset?  
Secure Boot is a feature to ensure that only authenticated code can start on a platform. If you enabled  
Secure Boot and created Custom Secure Boot Keys, simply disabling Secure Boot will not clear the keys.  
You must also select to clear the Custom Secure Boot Keys. Use the same Secure Boot access procedure  
you used to create the Custom Secure Boot Keys, but make the selection to clear or delete all Secure Boot  
Keys.  
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"  
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
b. Select the Security menu, select Secure Boot Configuration, and then follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
c.  
At the Secure Boot Configuration window, select Secure Boot, select Clear Secure Boot Keys, and then  
follow the on-screen instructions to continue.  
Using HP Sure Start (select models only)  
Select computer models are configured with HP Sure Start, a technology that continuously monitors your  
computer's BIOS for attacks or corruption. If the BIOS becomes corrupted or is attacked, HP Sure Start restores  
the BIOS to its previously safe state, without user intervention. Those select computer models ship with HP Sure  
Start configured and enabled. HP Sure Start is configured and already enabled so that most users can use the HP  
Sure Start default configuration. The default configuration can be customized by advanced users.  
To access the latest documentation on HP Sure Start, go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select Find your  
product, and then follow the on-screen instructions.  
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) 57  
   
11 Power cord set requirements  
The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 volts  
AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC.  
The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or  
region where the equipment is purchased.  
Power cord sets for use in other countries and regions must meet the requirements of the country or region  
where the computer is used.  
Requirements for all countries  
The following requirements are applicable to all countries and regions:  
The length of the power cord set must be at least 1.5 m (5.0 ft) and no more than 2.0 m (6.5 ft).  
All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the  
country or region where the power cord set will be used.  
The power cord sets must have a minimum current capacity of 10 amps and a nominal voltage rating of  
125 or 250 V AC, as required by the power system of each country or region.  
The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet  
C13 connector for mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer.  
Requirements for specific countries and regions  
Country/region  
Accredited agency  
EANSW  
OVE  
Applicable note number  
Australia  
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
5
4
Austria  
Belgium  
CEBC  
Canada  
CSA  
Denmark  
DEMKO  
FIMKO  
UTE  
Finland  
France  
Germany  
VDE  
Italy  
IMQ  
Japan  
METI  
The Netherlands  
Norway  
KEMA  
NEMKO  
COC  
The People's Republic of China  
South Korea  
EK  
58 Chapter 11 Power cord set requirements  
       
Country/region  
Sweden  
Accredited agency  
Applicable note number  
SEMKO  
SEV  
1
1
4
1
2
Switzerland  
Taiwan  
BSMI  
BSI  
The United Kingdom  
The United States  
UL  
1. The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall  
plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.  
2. The flexible cord must be Type SPT-3 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with  
a NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.  
3. The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a “T” mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese  
Dentori Law. The flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 1.00-mm² conductor size. The wall plug must be a two-pole  
grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (7 A, 125 V) configuration.  
4. The flexible cord must be Type RVV, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug)  
must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.  
5. The flexible cord must be Type VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall  
plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where it will be used.  
Requirements for specific countries and regions 59  
12 Recycling  
When a non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the  
battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal.  
HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable  
batteries. For more information about recycling programs, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/recycle.  
60 Chapter 12 Recycling  
 
Index  
Symbols/Numerics  
camera and IR camera  
camera light, identifying  
F
; identifying  
fingerprint reader  
spare part numbers 19  
fingerprint reader board  
removal 36  
spare part number 36  
fingerprint reader, identifying  
camera, identifying  
caps lock light  
chipset, product description  
components  
A
AC adapter, spare part numbers 20  
action keys  
using  
bottom 14  
action keys, identifying  
audio jack  
spare part number 19  
audio, product description  
audio-out (headphone)/audio-in  
(microphone) combo jack,  
identifying 13  
display  
left side 13  
right side 12  
fn key, identifying  
fn lock light  
ForcePad  
top  
removal 37  
spare part number 37  
computer major components 16  
Computer Setup  
G
navigating and selecting 38  
restoring factory settings 39  
using a USB keyboard or USB  
mouse to start Computer  
Setup 38  
graphics, product description  
grounding guidelines 22  
guidelines  
B
backups 44  
battery  
equipment 24  
grounding 22  
removal 27  
computer setup 38  
spare part numbers 19, 27  
battery light 12  
BIOS  
packaging 23  
transporting 23  
workstation 23  
computer specifications 49  
connector, power 12  
connectors, service considerations  
determining version 39  
downloading an update 40  
updating 39  
H
hard drive  
D
Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti DL  
Drive  
precautions 22  
Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL  
Drive  
precautions 22  
Bluetooth label 15  
boot order  
precautions 22  
hard drive cover  
spare part number 26  
HDMI port, identifying 12  
hot keys  
display assembly  
removal 35  
display panel  
product description  
docking  
product description  
microphone mute  
hotkeys, using 11  
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)  
using 42  
drives, preventing damage 22  
DVD-ROM Drive  
changing 48  
precautions 22  
changing using the f9 prompt 41  
bottom 15  
bottom cover  
HP Recovery Manager  
correcting boot problems 48  
starting 47  
DVD±RW Double-Layer with  
SuperMulti Drive  
precautions 22  
removal 26  
spare part number 20  
buttons  
HP Recovery media  
creating 44  
recovery 47  
HP Recovery partition  
recovery 47  
E
electrostatic discharge 22  
embedded numeric keypad,  
identifying  
equipment guidelines 24  
esc key, identifying  
Ethernet, product description  
power 13  
C
removing 48  
HP Sure Start 57  
cables, service considerations 21  
call answer light, identifying  
Index 61  
 
I
microphone  
product description  
external media cards  
integrated light, identifying  
graphics  
internal microphones, identifying  
microphone mute key, identifying  
microphone mute light, identifying  
minimized image recovery 47  
minimized image, creating 46  
keyboard  
memory module  
microphone  
operating system  
pointing device 2  
IR camera, identifying  
J
jacks  
model name  
mute light  
audio-out (headphone)/audio-in  
(microphone) combo 13  
ports  
power requirements  
primary storage  
processors  
product name  
security  
serviceability  
video  
N
K
near field communications  
identifying  
keyboard  
product description  
spare part numbers 17  
keypad  
embedded numeric  
keys  
esc  
fn  
Windows key  
nonvolatile memory 50  
O
operating system, product  
wireless  
product name  
product name and number,  
computer 15  
description  
optical drive  
precautions 22  
original system recovery 46  
R
L
P
recover  
labels  
Bluetooth 15  
regulatory 15  
packaging guidelines 23  
plastic parts, service considerations  
options 46  
recovery  
discs 45, 47  
HP Recovery Manager 46  
media 47  
starting 47  
supported discs 45  
system 46  
serial number 15  
service 15  
wireless certification 15  
WLAN 15  
pointing device, product description  
ports  
HDMI 12  
product description  
USB Type-C power connector and  
Thunderbolt port with HP Sleep  
and Charge 12  
left TouchPad button  
identifying  
USB flash drive 47  
using HP Recovery media 45  
recovery media  
lights  
battery 12  
call answer  
power button, identifying 13  
power connector, identifying 12  
power cord  
creating 44  
creating using HP Recovery  
Manager 45  
call end light, identifying  
camera  
caps lock  
fn lock  
set requirements 58  
recovery partition  
removing 48  
spare part numbers 20  
power requirements, product  
microphone mute  
regulatory information  
regulatory label 15  
wireless certification labels 15  
removal/replacement  
procedures 25  
removing personal data from volatile  
system memory 50  
right TouchPad button  
mute  
description  
sharing  
primary storage  
wireless  
product description  
privacy key light  
processor  
product description  
product description  
M
mass storage device  
precautions 22  
memory  
audio  
chipset  
display panel  
identifying  
nonvolatile 50  
volatile 50  
S
memory module  
product description  
docking  
Ethernet  
Screw Kit, spare part number 20  
62 Index  
security cable slot, identifying 13  
T
security, product description  
serial number 15  
Thunderbolt port with HP Sleep and  
Charge  
serial number, computer 15  
service considerations  
cables 21  
identifying USB Type-C 12  
tools required 21  
TouchPad  
connectors 21  
plastic parts 21  
spare part numbers 19  
Touchpad  
service labels, locating 15  
removal 37  
serviceability, product description  
setup utility  
spare part number 37  
TouchPad zone  
navigating and selecting 38  
restoring factory settings 39  
identifying  
TPM settings 41  
sharing light, identifying  
slots  
transporting guidelines 23  
traveling with the computer 15  
security cable 13  
solid state drive  
U
USB Type-C power connector and  
Thunderbolt port with HP Sleep and  
Charge, identifying 12  
spare part numbers 19  
SSD 19  
solid-state drive  
precautions 22  
V
spare part numbers 31  
speaker assembly  
removal 29  
spare part number 29  
speaker kit  
vents, identifying 14  
video, product description  
volume control board  
spare part numbers 19  
spare part numbers 19  
speakers, identifying 14  
W
Windows  
system restore point 44, 45  
Windows key, identifying  
Windows tools  
special keys, using  
specifications  
computer 49  
SSD  
using 45  
spare part numbers 31  
SSD drive  
removal 31  
supported discs, recovery 45  
Sure Start  
wireless certification label 15  
wireless light  
wireless, product description  
WLAN antennas, identifying  
WLAN device 15  
using 41  
system board  
WLAN label 15  
workstation guidelines 23  
removal 32  
spare part numbers 19, 32  
system memory, removing personal  
data from volatile 50  
system recovery 46  
system restore point  
creating 45  
system restore point, creating 44  
Index 63  

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