HP 15-bs600 Laptop PC User manual

HP 15 Laptop PC (Intel)

HP 15g Laptop PC

HP 15q Laptop PC

Maintenance and Service Guide

Company, L.P.

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HP does not support the Windows 8 or

Windows 7 operating system on products

congured with Intel and AMD 7th generation

and forward processors or provide any

Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers on

http://www.support.hp.com.

The information contained herein is subject to

change without notice. The only warranties for

HP products and services are set forth in the

express warranty statements accompanying

such products and services. Nothing herein

should be construed as constituting an

additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for

technical or editorial errors or omissions

contained herein.

Third Edition: April 2018

Second Edition: August 2017

First Edition: April 2017

Document Part Number: 923865-003

Product notice

This guide describes features that are common

to most models. Some features may not be

available on your computer.

Not all features are available in all editions or

versions of Windows. Systems may require

upgraded and/or separately purchased

hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to

take full advantage of Windows functionality.

Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is

always enabled. ISP fees may apply and

additional requirements may apply over time

for updates. Go to http://www.microsoft.com

for details.

To access the latest user guides or manuals for

your product, go to http://www.hp.com/

support, and select your country. Select Find

your product, and then follow the on-screen

instructions.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or

otherwise using any software product

preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be

bound by the terms of the HP End User License

Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these

license terms, your sole remedy is to return the

entire unused product (hardware and software)

within 14 days for a full refund subject to the

refund policy of your seller.

For any further information or to request a full

refund of the price of the computer, please

contact your seller.

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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Table of contents

1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 7

Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Keyboard area ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Button ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 16

3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 17

Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 17

Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 23

Cables ................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 26

Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 27

4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 29

Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 29

Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 29

Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 30

Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................................................ 30

Packaging and transporting guidelines .......................................................................... 31

Workstation guidelines ................................................................................ 31

5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ............................................................. 33

Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 33

Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 34

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Optical drive ....................................................................................................................................... 36

6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 39

Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 39

Display subcomponents (bezel, panel, camera) ............................................................................... 39

Rubber feet ........................................................................................................................................ 43

Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 45

WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 48

Memory module ................................................................................................................................ 50

Optical drive connector board ........................................................................................................... 52

Hard drive and hard drive connector board ...................................................................................... 53

M.2 solid-state drive adapter bracket and connector board ............................................................ 56

Solid-state drive (SSD) ...................................................................................................................... 58

RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 59

Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 60

USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 61

Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 62

Heat sink assembly ........................................................................................................................... 64

TouchPad button board ..................................................................................................................... 68

System board .................................................................................................................................... 69

Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 72

Power connector cable ...................................................................................................................... 83

Power button board .......................................................................................................................... 84

Cable locations .................................................................................................................................. 85

Top cover/keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 86

7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 89

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 89

Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 89

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 89

Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 90

8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 91

Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 91

Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 91

Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 92

Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 93

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 93

What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 93

Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 94

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Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 94

Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 95

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 96

9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 97

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 97

10 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 99

Computer specications ...................................................................................................................................... 99

39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specications .......................................................................................................... 100

Hard drive specications ................................................................................................................................... 101

M.2 solid-state drive specications .................................................................................................................. 102

DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specications .................................................................................................... 103

11 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................... 105

Requirements for all countries .......................................................................................................................... 105

Requirements for specic countries and regions ............................................................................................. 106

12 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................ 109

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 111

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1 Product description

Category Description

Product name HP 15 Laptop PC (Intel)

* Model numbers: 15-bs0xx, 15-bs1xx, 15-bs2xx, 15-bs5xx, 15-bs6xx, 15-bs7xx, 15-ra0xx, 15-ra1xx

HP 15g Laptop PC

* Model numbers: 15g-br0xx, 15g-br1xx

HP 15q Laptop PC

* Model numbers: 15q-bu0xx, 15q-bu1xx

HP 15t Laptop PC

* Model numbers: 15t-bs0xx, 15t-bs1xx

Processor 8th generation Intel® Core™ processors

Intel Core i7-8550U (1.8-GHz, turbo up to 4.0 GHz, 8-MB L3 cache, 2400-MHz, quad, 15W)

Intel Core i5-8250U (1.6-GHz, turbo up to 3.4 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache, 2400-MHz, quad, 15W)

Intel Core i3-8130U (2.2-GHz, turbo up to 3.4 GHz, 4-MB L3 cache, 2400-MHz, dual, 15W)

7th generation Intel Core processors

Intel Core i7-7500U (2.7-GHz, turbo up to 3.5 GHz, 4-MB L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)

Intel Core i5-7200U (2.5-GHz, turbo up to 3.1 GHz, 3-MB L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)

Intel Core i3-7130U (2.7-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)

Intel Core i3-7100U (2.4-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)

Intel Core i3-7020U (2.3-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)

6th generation Intel Core processors

Intel Core i3-6006U (2.0-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache, 2133-MHz, dual, 15W)

5th generation Intel Core processors

Intel Core i3-5005U (2.0-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache, 1600-MHz, dual, 15W)

Intel Pentium® and Celeron® processors

Intel Pentium Silver N5000 (1.1-GHz, turbo up to 2.7 GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 2400-MHz, quad, 6W)

Intel Pentium Gold 4415U (1.6-GHz, turbo up to 2.3 GHz, 2-MB L3 cache, 2133-MHz, quad, 15W)

Intel Pentium 4200U (1.1-GHz, turbo up to 2.5 GHz, 2-MB L3 cache, 1866-MHz, quad, 6W)

Intel Pentium N3710 (1.6-GHz, turbo up to 2.56 GHz, 2-MB L3 cache, 1600-MHz, quad, 6W)

Intel Celeron N4000 (1.1-GHz, turbo up to 2.6 GHz, 4-MB L2 cache, 2400-MHz, dual, 6W)

Intel Celeron N3350 (1.1-GHz, turbo up to 2.4 GHz, 2-MB L3 cache, 1866-MHz, dual, 6W)

Intel Celeron N3060 (1.6-GHz, turbo up to 2.48 GHz, 2-MB L3 cache, 1600-MHz, dual, 6W)

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Category Description

Graphics Internal graphics

Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th generation Intel core processors)

Intel UHD Graphics 605 (Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor)

Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Intel Celeron N4000 processor)

Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th generation Intel Core processors)

Intel HD Graphics 610 (Intel Pentium Gold 4415U processor)

Intel HD Graphics 520 (6th generation Intel Core processors)

Intel HD Graphics 505 (Intel Pentium N4200 processor)

Intel HD Graphics 500 (Intel Celeron N3350 processor)

Intel HD Graphics 405 (Intel Pentium N3710 processor)

Intel HD Graphics 400 (Intel Celeron N3060 processor)

Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Intel 5th generation Intel Core processors)

Switchable discrete graphics

AMD Radeon M530 R17M-M1-30 with 4096 MB of dedicated video memory

AMD Radeon M530 R17M-M1-30 with 2048 MB of dedicated video memory

AMD Radeon M520 R17M-M1-30 with 2048 MB of dedicated video memory

Support HD Decode, DX12, and HDMI

Panel 39.6-cm (15.6-in), high-denition (HD), white light-emitting diode (WLED), SVA, BrightView (1366×768)

display, slim 3.2 mm, eDP; typical brightness: 220 nits

39.6-cm (15.6-in), high-denition (HD), white light-emitting diode (WLED), SVA, anti glare (1366×768)

display, slim 3.2 mm, eDP; typical brightness: 220 nits

39.6-cm (15.6-in), high-denition (HD), white light-emitting diode (WLED), SVA, anti glare (1366×768)

display, slim 3.2 mm, eDP; typical brightness: 220 nits, Touch-On Panel (TOP)

39.6-cm (15.6-in), full high-denition (FHD), white light-emitting diode (WLED), SVA, anti glare

(1920×1080) display, slim 3.2 mm, eDP; typical brightness: 220 nits

Memory Two non-customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots (Intel Core processors)

DDR4-2133 dual channel support (6th and 7th generation Intel Core processors)

DDR4-2400 dual channel support (5th and 8th generation Intel Core processors)

Supports up to 16 GB of system RAM in the following congurations:

●

16384-MB total system memory (8192×2)

●

12288-MB total system memory (8192×1) + (4096×1)

●

8192-MB total system memory (8192×1) or (4096×2)

●

6144-MB total system memory (4096×1) + (2048×1)

●

4096-MB total system memory (4096×1)

One non-customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slot

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Category Description

Supports up to 4 GB (4096×1) of DDR4-2400 single channel support (Intel Pentium Silver N5000, Celeron

N4000 processors)

Supports up to 8 GB of DDR3L-1600 single channel support (5th generation Intel Core, Intel Pentium

N3710/N4200, Celeron N3060/N3350 processors) in the following congurations:

●

8192-MB total system memory (8192×1)

●

4096-MB total system memory (4096×1)

●

2048-MB total system memory (2048×1)

Hard drives Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drives in 9.5-mm (.37-in) and 7.2-mm (.28-in) thicknesses

Support for SSD + HDD (not supported on Pentium/Celeron)

Support for m.2 SATA SSD (not supported on Pentium/Celeron)

Single hard drive congurations:

●

2-TB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm or 7.2-mm (not for Intel Pentium Silver N5000/Celeron N4000 processors)

●

1-TB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm or 7.2 mm

●

500-GB, 5400 rpm, 7.0-mm

eMMC congurations (not for Intel Pentium Silver N5000/Celeron N4000 processors):

●

128 GB

M.2 SATA-3 congurations (value) (not for Intel Pentium Silver N5000/Celeron N4000 processors):

●

256 GB

●

128 GB

M.2 SATA-3 congurations (TLC) (not for Intel Pentium Silver N5000/Celeron N4000 processors):

●

512 GB

●

256 GB

●

128 GB

Dual storage congurations (Intel Core processors only)

●

256 GB Value SSD + 1 TB HDD

●

128 GB Value SSD + 1 TB HDD

Optical drive Fixed, serial ATA, 9.0-mm tray load

DVD+/-RW Double-Layer writer

Supports zero power optical drive

Supports M-disc

Supports conguration without optical drive

Camera/microphone HP TrueVision HD camera - activity LED, USB 2.0, HD BSI sensor, f2.0, 720p by 30 frames per second

HP Camera – VGA camera, indicator LED, USB 2.0, f2.4, 480p by 30 frames per second

Single digital microphone

Audio Dual speakers

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Category Description

HP Audio Control

Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC)

Wireless Network Integrated wireless options with single antenna (M.2/PCIe):

Compatible with Miracast-certied devices

Support for the following WLAN formats:

●

Realtek RTL 8188EE 802.11 bgn 1x1 WiFi Adapter

●

Realtek RTL8723DE 802.11 bgn 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapter

●

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

●

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9461 802.11 AC 1x1 WiFi + BT5 Combo Adapter (non-vPro) (MU-MIMO

supported)

Integrated wireless options with dual antennas (M.2/PCIe):

Compatible with Miracast-certied devices

Support for the following WLAN formats:

●

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo (non-vPro)

●

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11AC 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapter (non-vPro)

External media card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader

Support SD/SDHC/SDXC

Push-pull insertion/removal

Internal Card One M.2 slot for SSD

One M.2 slot for WLAN

Ports HDMI version 1.4b supporting 1920 ×1080 @ 60Hz

Hot Plug/unplug and auto detect for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video

RJ-45 (Ethernet)

USB 3.0 (2 ports; left side)

USB 2.0 (1 right side)

AC Smart Pin adapter plug

Headphone/line out and microphone/line in combo jack

Keyboard/pointing

devices

Full-size textured, island style keyboard with numeric keypad

Full size, UV paint, island-style, backlit keyboard with numeric key pad

TouchPad with multi-touch gestures enabled

TouchPad taps enabled by default

TouchPad supports Modern Trackpad Gestures

Power AC adapters

65-W EM

65-W (models with discrete graphics)

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Category Description

45-W (models with UMA graphics)

1 meter power cord

Batteries (cylindrical)

4-cell, 41-Whr Li-ion battery

3-cell, 31-Whr Li-ion battery

Security fTPM 2.0

Kensington Security Lock

Operating system Preinstalled

Windows 10

Windows 10 Professional

For Developed Market (ML):

Windows 10 Home ML

Windows 10 Home Plus ML

For Emerging Market (EM/SL):

Windows 10 Home EM/SL

Windows 10 Home Plus EM/SL

Windows 10 Home Value NB EM/SL

Windows 10 Home Value NB Select Geo EM/SL

Windows 10 Home EM/SL 64 Indonesia PPP

Windows 10 Home Plus EM/SL 64 Indonesia PPP

Windows 10 Home Value EM/SL 64 Indonesia PPP

Windows 10 Home EM/SL 64 APAC PPP

Windows 10 Home Plus EM/SL 64 APAC PPP

Windows 10 Home Value EM/SL 64 APAC PPP

For China Market:

CPPP Windows 10 Home High End China Language Edition

CPPP Windows 10 Home China Language Edition

For APJ SEAP Market (EM/SL):

SEAP Windows 10 Home EM/SL

SEAP Windows 10 Home Value Notebook

SEAP Windows 10 Home Plus

FreeDOS 2.0

SEAP Windows 10 Home Value Notebook

Service End-user replaceable parts

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Category Description

AC adapter

Battery

Optical drive

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2 Getting to know your computer

Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where

they're located, and how they work.

Right side

Component Description

(1) Power light

●

On: The computer is on.

●

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-saving state. The

computer shuts o power to the display and other unneeded components.

●

O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-saving state

that uses the least amount of power.

(2) Drive light

●

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.

(3) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage, share, or access

information.

To insert a card:

1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the computer.

2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card until

it is rmly seated.

To remove a card:

▲ Pull the card out of the memory card reader.

(4) USB 2.0 port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,

and provides data transfer.

(5) Optical drive (select

products only)

Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an

optical disc.

(6) Optical drive eject button

(select products only)

Releases the optical drive disc tray.

(7) 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.

Right side 7

Left side

Component Description

(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(2) 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.

(3) Vent Enables airow 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 o during

routine operation.

(4) External monitor port

(select products only)

Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status

lights

Connects a network cable.

●

White: The network is connected.

●

Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.

(6) 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.

(7) USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports

(2)

Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,

and provide high-speed data transfer.

(8) 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.

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Display

Component Description

(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks

(WLANs).

(2) Camera light On: One or more cameras are in use.

(3) Camera 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.

(4) Internal microphone Records sound.

*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.

Display 9

Keyboard area

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items on the screen.

(2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital letters.

(2) Mute light

●

Amber: Computer sound is o.

●

O: Computer sound is on.

Keyboard area 11

Button

Component Description

Power button

●

When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the computer.

●

When the computer is on, press the button briey to initiate Sleep.

●

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briey to exit Sleep.

●

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briey 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 ineective,

press and hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the

computer.

To learn more about your power settings, see your power options:

▲

Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power Options.

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