HP E0M37UA#ABA - Manuals

2 External component identification Identifying hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapteridentify the standard features on most computer models. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel...

Item Component Function (1) Ambient light sensor Adjusts the screen brightness levels automatically,based on surrounding lighting conditions. (2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.. (3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use. (4) Webcam infrared (IR) lights (2) Improve the webcam picture quality ...

Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecomputer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly toinitiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the buttonbriefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation, press...

Item Component Function (5) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressedin combination with a function key or the esc key. (6) calculator key Opens the Windows calculator function. (7) print options key Opens the Print Options window of the active Windowsprogram. (8) Web key Opens a...

TouchPad Component Description TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. *This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers . Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and selec...

TouchPad buttons Item Component Function (1) TouchPad off indicator To turn the TouchPad zone on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off indicator. NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light is off. (2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (3) Right ...

Bottom components Item Component Function (1) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It isnormal for the internal fan to cycle on and off duringroutine operation. (2) Battery bay Holds ...

3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modeldescription provided on the service tag. NOTE: The battery must be removed to gain access to the service tag. See the “Battery” section in Chapter 4 (“Removal and replac...

4 Removal and replacementprocedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Phillips P1, P0, and P00 screwdrivers Service considerations The following sections include some o...

Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structuredetermine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide someprotection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough pow...

Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 113 screws, in 9 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosenedwhen servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal andreplacement. S...

4. Raise the battery and remove it from the battery bay (3) . Install the battery by aligning the tabs on the battery with the notches on the outer edge of the batterybay, and then lowering the battery into the battery bay until it is seated. Slide the battery lock to lockthe battery into place. Exp...

Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes a TouchPad board and a TouchPad bracket. The Top cover spare part kit does not include a TouchPad cable. The TouchPad cable is available using sparepart number 576841-001. Description Spare part number Top cover with bronze finish for use in all ...

7. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector to which the keyboard cable is attached, and thendisconnect the keyboard cable (4) from the system board. 8. Remove the top cover (5). Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. Keyboard NOTE: ...

3. Remove the 60 Phillips PM1.5×1.5 screws that secure the keyboard to the top cover. 4. Remove the keyboard. Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard. Speaker assemby Description Spare part number Speaker assembly 576842-001 Before removing the speaker assembly, follow these steps: 1. Shut do...

Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly. Primary memory module Description Spare part number 4096-MB memory module (1066-MHz, PC3) 599092-001 2048-MB memory module (1066-MHz, PC3) 598856-001 Before removing the primary memory module, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. 2. D...

WLAN module Description Spare part number Atheros 9285G 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter: ● Intel WiFi Link 6200 802.11 a/g/n WLAN module for use in Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda,Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium,Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei...

RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery (includes double-sided tape) 576848-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn thecomputer on, and then shut it down through the operat...

Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket, rubber isolators, and screws. Description Spare part number 2.5-in, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes bracket, rubber isolators, and screws) 320-GB 576819-001 2.5-in, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes bracket, rubber isolators, an...

Processor fan/heat sink assembly Description Spare part number Processor fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material) 616583-001 Before removing the processor fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in ...

Processor NOTE: The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number Intel Core i7-820QM 1.73-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.06-GHz) 583053-001 Intel Core i7-720QM 1.60-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 2.80-GHz) 586170-001 Arrandale 540M 2.53GHz 594188-001 ...

Power button board and cable Description Spare part number Power button board and cable (includes double-sided tape) 576849-001 Before removing the power button board and cable, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn theco...

2. Detach the power button board cable (2) and power button board (3) from the base enclosure. (The power button board cable and power button board are attached to the base enclosure withdouble-sided tape.) Reverse this procedure to install the power switch board. Power connector cable Description S...

System board Description Spare part number PM55 PCH Peak-M system board with 1 GB of dedicated video memory (includes replacementthermal material) 600292-001 PM55 PCH Peak-M system board with 1 GB of dedicated video memory (includes replacementthermal material) 600293-001 Before removing the system ...

Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly spare part kit includes a webcam/microphone module and cable, 2 WLAN antenna transceivers and cables, nameplate, and logo. Description Spare part number With bronze finish: 15.6-in, WVA, AntiGlare LED display assemblys 591172-001 15.6-in, WVA, BrightView L...

5 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 38.0 cm 14.96 in Depth 24.4 cm 9.60 in Height (front to back) 2.65 cm 1.04 in Computer Weight 2.35 kg 5.18 lbs Optional accessory battery dimensions Width 36.37 cm 13.13 in Depth 22.77 cm 8.96 in Height 0.94 cm 0.37 in Optional ac...

DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive specifications Applicable disc Read Write CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CDROM, CD-ROM XA,MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-IBridge (Photo-CD, Video CD),Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW),CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM(DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-1...

System memory map specifications Size Memory address System function 640 KB 00000000–0009FFFF Base memory 128 KB 000A0000–000BFFFF Video memory 64 KB 000C0000–000CFFFF Video BIOS 64 KB 000E8000–000FFFFF System BIOS 00100000–XFFFFFFF Extended memory (based on memoryinstalled) (X+1)0000000–FEDFFFFF PC...

System I/O address specifications I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration) 000–01F DMA controller 020–021 Program interrupt controller 024–025 Program interrupt controller 028–029 Program interrupt controller 02C–03D Program interrupt controller 02E–02F Motherboard resources 030–03...

6 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. HP recommends that youcreate recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, youshould continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonabl...

Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its originalfactory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after setting up thecomputer for the first time. Handle these discs carefully and ...

Backing up your information As you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on a regular basis tomaintain a reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times: ● At regularly scheduled times NOTE: Set reminders to back up your information periodically. ● Bef...

Using Windows Backup and Restore To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps: NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer...

Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioningoptimally, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System . 2. In the left pane, click System protection . 3. Click th...

Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) NOTE: Computers with an SSD may not have a recovery partition. If the computer does not have a recovery partition, you will not be able to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs have beenincluded for computers that do not ha...

7 Connector pin assignments Audio-in (microphone) Pin Signal 1 Audio signal in 2 Audio signal in 3 Ground Audio-out (headphone) Pin Signal 1 Audio out, left channel 2 Audio out, right channel 3 Ground Audio-in (microphone) 87

HDMI Pin Signal 1 TMDS data 2+ 2 TMDS data 2 shield 3 TMDS data 2- 4 TMDS data 1+ 5 TMDS data 1 shield 6 TMDS data 1- 7 TMDS data 0+ 8 TMDS data 0 shield 9 TMDS data 0- 10 TMDS data 0- 11 TMDS clock shield 12 TMDS clock- 13 CEC 14 No connected 15 DDC clock 16 DDC data 17 Ground 18 +5V power 19 Hot p...

RJ-45 (network) Pin Signal 1 Transmit + 2 Transmit - 3 Receive + 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 Receive - 7 Unused 8 Unused Universal Serial Bus Pin Signal 1 +5 VDC 2 Data 3 Data + 4 Ground RJ-45 (network) 89

8 Power cord set requirements The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to120 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 thecountry or region where the equip...

9 Recycling Battery When a battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not dispose of the battery in generalhousehold waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery disposal. Display WARNING! The backlight contains mercury. Caution must be exercised when removi...

Index A AC adapter, spare part numbers 25 accessory battery connector 14action keys 7ambient light sensor 6ambient light sensor module spare part numbers 26 applications key, Windows 7audio, product description 2audio-in jack connector pinout 87 Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio- in (microphone) jack...