HP Pavilion Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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Fourth Edition: April 2018
First Edition: April 2016
Document Part Number: 855133-004
Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
CAUTION: Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should only be accessed by an
authorized service provider. See Chapter 5, "Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair
parts," for details. Accessing parts described in Chapter 6, "Removal and replacement procedures for
authorized service provider parts," can damage the computer or void your warranty.
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iv Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place the
device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard, at 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 airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible
surface temperature limits dened by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology
Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
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vi Safety warning notice
Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 External component identication .................................................................................................................. 8
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Display ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Top ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Button and speakers ......................................................................................................................... 13
Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the action keys ........................................................................................................................ 15
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Rear ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 21
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 21
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 27
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 30
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 31
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 32
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 32
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................................................ 33
Packaging and transporting guidelines .......................................................................... 34
Workstation guidelines ................................................................................................... 34
Equipment guidelines ..................................................................................................... 35
5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ............................................................. 36
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 36
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Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................................... 38
6 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts .................................................... 40
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 40
Base enclosure .................................................................................................................................. 40
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 42
SSD (M.2) ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Memory module ................................................................................................................................ 45
WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 47
Right speaker ..................................................................................................................................... 49
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Heat sink for discrete graphics memory ........................................................................................... 53
Left speaker ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Heatsink for CPU and graphics .......................................................................................................... 57
System board .................................................................................................................................... 59
RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 62
Power in connector ............................................................................................................................ 64
TouchPad board ................................................................................................................................. 66
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 68
7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 76
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 76
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 76
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 76
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 77
8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 78
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 79
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings (select products only) ........................................... 79
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) settings ................................................. 79
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 81
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 81
Using HP Recovery media (select products only) ............................................................................. 81
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 82
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool (select products only) ............................................... 83
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 83
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 83
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What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 83
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 84
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 85
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 85
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 85
10 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 86
Computer specications ...................................................................................................................................... 86
43.94 cm (17.3 in) display specications ............................................................................................................ 87
Hard drive specications ..................................................................................................................................... 87
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 88
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 88
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 89
12 Recycling .................................................................................................................................................. 91
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 92
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1 Product description
HP Pavilion Notebook PC, models 17-ab301 through 17-ab499
HP Pavilion Notebook PC models
Intel 6th generation
processors
Intel 7th generation
processors
Intel 8th generation
processors
Category Description N16-GX (960 M) N17P-G0 N17P-G1 N17P-G0 N17P-G1
Product
Name
HP Pavilion Notebook PC
(models 17-ab301 through 17-
ab499)
Processors
Intel® Core
TM
i7-6700HQ (2.6
GHz, turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2133
MHz/L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i7-6700HQ (2.6 GHz,
turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2133
MHz/2 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i7-6700HQ (2.6 GHz,
turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2133
MHz/4 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i5-6300HQ (2.3 GHz,
turbo up to 3.2 GHz), 2133 MHz/
2 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i5-6300HQ (2.3 GHz,
turbo up to 3.2 GHz), 2133
MHz/4 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 GHz,
turbo up to 3.8 GHz), 2400
MHz/2 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 GHz,
turbo up to 3.8 GHz), 2400
MHz/4 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i5-7300HQ (2.5 GHz,
turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2400
MHz/2 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i5-7300HQ (2.5 GHz,
turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2400
MHz/4 GB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i7-7500U (2.7 GHz,
turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2133
MHz/2 MB L3, Dual 15 W
Intel Core i7-7500U (2.7 GHz,
turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2133
MHz/4 MB L3, Dual 15 W
Intel Core i5-7200U (2.5 GHz,
turbo up to 3.1 GHz), 2133
MHz/2 MB L3, Dual 15 W
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HP Pavilion Notebook PC models
Intel 6th generation
processors
Intel 7th generation
processors
Intel 8th generation
processors
Category Description N16-GX (960 M) N17P-G0 N17P-G1 N17P-G0 N17P-G1
Intel Core i5-7200U (2.5 GHz,
turbo up to 3.1 GHz), 2133 MHz/
4 MB L3, Dual 15W
Intel Core i7-7700HQ (2.8 GHz,
turbo up to 3.8 GHz), 2400
MHz/6 MB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel Core i5-7300HQ (2.5G Hz,
turbo up to 3.5 GHz), 2400
MHz/6 MB L3, Quad cTDP 35 W
Intel® Core i7-8750H processor
(2.2 GHz, turbo up to 4.1 GHz,
2666 MHz, 9 MB L3 cache)
Intel Core i5-8300H processor
(2.3 GHz, turbo up to 4.0 GHz,
2666 MHz, 8 MB L3 cache)
Chipset Intel HM170
Integrated SOC
Intel HM175
Intel HM370
Graphics Internal graphics:
Intel HD Graphics 530
Intel HD Graphics 620
Intel HD Graphics 630
Switchable Discrete Graphics
NVIDIA® N16P-GX (GeForce®
GTX 960M) with up to 4096 MB
of dedicated video memory (256
Mb × 32 GDDR5 × 4 PCs)
NVIDIA® N16P-GX (GeForce®
GTX 960M) with up to 2048 MB
of dedicated video memory (128
Mb × 32 GDDR5 × 4 PCs)
NVIDIA® N17P-G1 (GeForce®
GTX 1050Ti) with up to 4096 MB
of dedicated video memory (256
Mb × 32 GDDR5 × 4 PCs)
NVIDIA N17P-GO (GeForce GTX
1050) with up to 4096 MB of
dedicated video memory (256
Mb × 32 GDDR5 × 4 PCs)
NVIDIA N17P-G0 (GeForce GTX
1050) with up to 2048 MB of
dedicated video memory (128
Mb × 32 GDDR5 × 4 PCs)
2 Chapter 1 Product description
HP Pavilion Notebook PC models
Intel 6th generation
processors
Intel 7th generation
processors
Intel 8th generation
processors
Category Description N16-GX (960 M) N17P-G0 N17P-G1 N17P-G0 N17P-G1
NVIDIA N17P-G1 (GeForce GTX
1050Ti) with up to 4096 MB of
dedicated video memory (256
Mb × 32 GDDR5 × 4 PCs)
Support HD Decode, DX12, and
HDMI; Optimus; dynamic
switching; and GPU
Performance Scaling (GPS)
Panels 43.94 cm (17.3 in) 16:9 Ultra
Wide Aspect Ratio panel:
Full High Denition (FHD), WLED
AntiGlare (1920 × 1080) at-at
(4.2 mm) UWVA, eDP, typical
brightness 300 nits (cd/m
2
)
Ultra High Denition (UHD)
WLED AntiGlare (3840x2160)
at-at (4.2mm) UWVA, eDP
+PSR, typical brightness 300
nits (cd/m
2
), for non-touch only
Supports eDP1.3+PSR
Memory Two SODIMM slots, not
customer accessible or
upgradeable
DDR4-2133 dual channel
support
DDR4-2400 dual channel
support
DDR4-2666 dual channel
support
Supports up to 16 GB max
system memory with the
following:
4096 MB (4096 MB × 1)
8192 MB (4096 MB × 2) or
8192 MB (8192 MB × 1), no
support for 32-bit OS
12288 MB (8192 MB
+4096 MB), no support for
32-bit OS
16384 MB (8192 MB × 2),
no support for 32-bit OS or
Windows® 7 Home Basic
Hard drive Supports all 7 mm/9.5 mm,
SATA 2.5 in HDDs
HP 3D DriveGuard
Supports a second drive
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HP Pavilion Notebook PC models
Intel 6th generation
processors
Intel 7th generation
processors
Intel 8th generation
processors
Category Description N16-GX (960 M) N17P-G0 N17P-G1 N17P-G0 N17P-G1
7 mm and 9.5 mm share the
same bracket
Single HDD congurations:
2 TB (5400) 9.5 mm
2 TB (5400) 7.0 mm
Dual Storage Congurations:
2 TB + 128 GB value SSD
1 TB + 256 GB PCIE SSD
1 TB + 128 GB value solid-
state drive (SSD)
M.2 PCIe NVMe (TLC) SSD:
512 GB
256 GB
M.2 SATA3 (TLC) SSD:
256 GB
128GB
Supports a second drive
Supports Zero-Power Optical
drive
Supports HP audio boost
2280 M.2 SATA 3 TLC:
128 GB
256 GB
Supports Zero-Power Optical
drive
Supports HP audio boost
Optical
drive
9.5 mm tray load - SATA - Fixed
(not modular)
DVD+/-RW Double-Layer
SuperMulti
Supports Zero-Power Optical
drive
Supports M-disc
Audio
and video
Dual speakers
B&O Play
Supports HP Audio Boost
Supports HP Noise
Cancellation
4 Chapter 1 Product description
HP Pavilion Notebook PC models
Intel 6th generation
processors
Intel 7th generation
processors
Intel 8th generation
processors
Category Description N16-GX (960 M) N17P-G0 N17P-G1 N17P-G0 N17P-G1
Cameras:
HP Wide Vision HD: HD
camera - indicator LED,
USB 2.0, BSI sensor, f2.0,
88° WFOV
Camera with rubber for
non-touch products
720p by 30 frames per
second
Support for WDR (Wide
dynamic range)
GNRC WC 1p Fix DM USB
2.0 HD Mjpeg VDHC PA
Intel RealSense 3D camera -
indicator LED, USB 3.0 85° WFOV
1080p by 30 frames per
second, 4x depth
resolution
Support for Windows Hello
Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 NIC
Wireless Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC
7265 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi +
Bluetooth® 4.2 Combo Adapter
(non vPRO)
Integrated wireless options with
dual antenna (M.2/PCIe)
Compatible with Miracast-
certied devices, for Windows
10
Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11 ac
2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo
Adapter (MU-MIMO supported)
Integrated wireless options with
dual antenna (M.2/PCIe)
Compatible with Miracast-
certied devices, for Windows
10
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC
9560 802.11 AC 2x2 WiFi + BT
5.0 Combo Adapter (non-vPro,
MU-MIMO supported)
Integrated wireless options with
dual antenna (M.2/PCIe)
Intel WiDi support
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HP Pavilion Notebook PC models
Intel 6th generation
processors
Intel 7th generation
processors
Intel 8th generation
processors
Category Description N16-GX (960 M) N17P-G0 N17P-G1 N17P-G0 N17P-G1
Compatible with Miracast-
certied devices, for Windows
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External
media
cards
HP Multi-Format Digital Media
Card Reader
Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC
Push-Push insertion/removal
Ports Hot Plug / Unplug and auto
detect for correct output to
wide-aspect vs. standard aspect
video (auto adjust panel
resolution to t embedded
panel and external monitor
connected)
HDMI v2.0 supporting: up to
4096x2160 @ 60 Hz
Headphone / Line out
Microphone input
USB 2.0 port
USB 3.0 ports (2)
RJ-45/Ethernet port
AC Smart Pin adapter plug
Keyboard/
pointing
devices
Full-size standard 2-coat paint
island-style backlit keyboard
with numeric keypad in shadow
black
Clickpad with image sensor
Multitouch gestures enabled
Supports Modern Trackpad
Gestures
Taps enabled as default
Power
requireme
nts
6-cell cylindrical battery – 62
Whr (5600 mAh)
Support battery fast charge (90
minutes to 90% charged)
AC Adapter
120W with 1M length power
cord
150W with 1M length power
cord
135W with 1M length power
cord
6 Chapter 1 Product description
HP Pavilion Notebook PC models
Intel 6th generation
processors
Intel 7th generation
processors
Intel 8th generation
processors
Category Description N16-GX (960 M) N17P-G0 N17P-G1 N17P-G0 N17P-G1
Security TPM 2.0
Security lock slot
Operating
system
Pre-installed
Windows 10 Professional
Windows 10 Home Advanced
Windows 10 Home ML
Windows 10 Home High End ML
Windows 10 Home EM/SL
Windows 10 Home High End
EM/SL/China
FreeDOS 2.0 (non-touch
products only)
Serviceabi
lity
End user replaceable parts:
AC adapter
Battery
Optical drive
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2 External component identication
Right side
Component Description
(1) Drive light (select products only)
Blinking white: The hard drive or optical drive is
being accessed.
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked
the hard drive (select products only).
(2) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store,
manage, share, or access information.
(3) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-denition television, any compatible digital or
audio component, or a high-speed High-Denition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device.
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
White: The network is connected.
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(7) AC adapter and battery light
White: The AC adapter is connected and the
battery is fully charged.
Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected
and the battery has reached a low battery level.
Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the
battery is charging.
O: The battery is not charging.
8 Chapter 2 External component identication
Left side
Component Description
(1) 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.
(2) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(3) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,
mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(4) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in
(microphone) combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also
connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not
support optional standalone microphones.
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:
Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support,
and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(5) Optical drive Depending on your computer, reads an optical disc or reads
and writes to an optical disc.
(6) Optical drive eject button Releases the optical drive disc tray.
Left side 9
Display
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones Record sound.
(2) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, or record still images. Some
products also provide HD or 3D capability, apps for gaming, or facial
recognition software like Windows Hello.
To use your camera:
Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select
Camera.
(4) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with WLANs.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer, and antenna location varies. 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.
To access this guide:
Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
10 Chapter 2 External component identication
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