Hard drive .......................................................................................................................... 41
Memory modules ............................................................................................................... 43
WLAN module .................................................................................................................... 44
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................... 46
6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ...................................... 49
Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 49
Display panel ..................................................................................................................... 50
RTC battery ....................................................................................................................... 54
Base enclosure .................................................................................................................. 55
Front speakers ................................................................................................................... 59
Optical drive connector board ............................................................................................ 60
Subwoofer .......................................................................................................................... 61
Display hinges and top cover ............................................................................................. 63
Display panel cable ............................................................................................................ 65
Webcamera/microphone module ....................................................................................... 66
WLAN antenna cables ....................................................................................................... 67
USB board ......................................................................................................................... 69
Fingerprint reader board .................................................................................................... 71
Leap Motion module .......................................................................................................... 72
Power connector cable ...................................................................................................... 73
Fan ..................................................................................................................................... 74
System board ..................................................................................................................... 76
Heat sink ............................................................................................................................ 78
Processor ........................................................................................................................... 79
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 81
Rear speakers ................................................................................................................... 84
Power button board ........................................................................................................... 86
TouchPad module .............................................................................................................. 87
7 Windows 7 - Using Computer Setup (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ......................... 89
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 89
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 89
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 89
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 90
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) ..................................................... 90
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 91
8 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 92
Computer specifications ..................................................................................................................... 92
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