Page 3 - Safety warning notice
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, flatsurface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional ...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................... 1 2 External component identification ..................................................................................... 4 Display .....................
Page 9 - Product description
1 Product description Category Description Product Name HP Spectre Ultrabook PC Processors ● Intel® Core® i7-3517U 1.9-GHz processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, 17 W) ● Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7-GHz processor (4.0-MB L3 cache, 17 W) Processor is soldered to the system board Chipset Intel HM76 Express chipset In...
Page 12 - External component identification; Display
2 External component identification Display Item Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display isclosed while the power is on. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send a...
Page 14 - Button
Button Component Description Power button ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly toinitiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, pressthe button briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is in Hibernation...
Page 16 - Lights
Lights Item Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (3) Keyboard backlight light White: Identifies the...
Page 18 - Left side
Left side Item Component Description (1) DisplayPort Connects an optional digital display device, such as ahigh-performance monitor or projector. (2) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as ahighdefinition television, any compatible digital or audiocomponent, or a high-speed HD...
Page 20 - Right side
Right side Item Component Description (1) Mute button Mutes or restores speaker sound. (2) Volume dial Adjusts the speaker volume. To increase the volume, rotate the dial clockwise. Todecrease the volume, rotate the dial counter-clockwise. (3) Beats Audio button Opens Beats Audio Control Panel, whic...
Page 22 - Illustrated parts catalog
3 Illustrated parts catalog 14 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 24 - Computer major components
Computer major components 16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 28 - Cable Kit
Cable Kit Item Component Spare part number Cable Kit , includes: 672006-001 (1) TouchPad cable (2) NFC board cable (3) Card Reader board cable 20 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Page 30 - Sequential part number listing
Sequential part number listing Spare part number Description 490371-001 Power cord for use in North America (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-011 Power cord for use in Australia (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-021 Power cord for use in Europe (3-pin, black, 1.83-m) 490371-031 Power cord for use in the Uni...
Page 34 - Preliminary replacement requirements; Tools required; Service considerations; Plastic parts
4 Removal and replacementprocedures CAUTION: This computer does not have user-replaceable parts. Only HP authorized service providers should perform the removal and replacement procedures described here. Accessing theinternal parts could damage the computer or void the warranty. Preliminary replacem...
Page 35 - Drive handling; Grounding guidelines; Electrostatic discharge damage
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseator seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. Inall cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way ...
Page 38 - Equipment guidelines
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 strapswith a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ...
Page 40 - Computer feet
Item Component Description (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warrantyperiod for the computer. (5) Model description This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locatedocuments, drivers, and support for the computer. Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubb...
Page 45 - Card Reader board cable
Card Reader board cable NOTE: The Card Reader board cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 672006-001. Before removing the Card Reader board cable, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and t...
Page 48 - Top cover
Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the keyboard, the keyboard cable, the TouchPad board cable, and the TouchPad button board cable. Description Spare part number For use in Belgium 698632-A41 For use in Canada 698632-121 For use in Denmark, Finland, and Norway 698632-DH1 For use i...
Page 52 - Solid-state drive connector board
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. Solid-state drive connector board Description Spare part number Solid-state drive connector board (includes cable) 675509-001 Before removing the solid-state drive connector board, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whethe...
Page 54 - Power button board
Remove the Card Reader board: 1. Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you. 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.6 screws (1) and the Phillips PM2.0×3.2 screw (2) that secure the Card Reader board to the top cover. 3. Lift the left side of the Card Reader board (3) until it rests at an...
Page 56 - Speakers
Speakers Description Spare part number Speakers (include speaker cables and wireless audio module antenna cables) 672013-001 Before removing the speakers, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut...
Page 57 - RTC battery
3. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.8 screws (1) that secure the speakers to the base enclosure. 4. Remove the speakers (2) . Reverse this procedure to install the speakers. RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery (double-sided tape and cable) 672013-001 Before removing the RTC battery,...
Page 61 - WLAN module
WLAN module Description Spare part number Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 WLAN module 670292-005 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 WLAN module 636672-005 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governme...
Page 63 - Fan
Fan Description Spare part number Fan (includes cable) 672008-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least 7.6 cm (3 in) of clearance on the left side of the computer. The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperaturesensor and is designed to t...
Page 65 - System board
System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number Equipped with the Intel HM76 chipset and Intel Core i7-3517U 1.9-GHz processor for use only oncomputer models equipped with the Windows 8 Professional operating system in all count...
Page 68 - Memory module
Memory module Description Spare part number 8-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1333-MHz) 670034-005 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1333-MHz) 641369-005 Before removing the memory module, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn...
Page 69 - Heat sink
3. Remove the memory module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the memory module. Heat sink NOTE: The heat sink spare part kits include replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number Processor heat sink 675514-001 Post controller hub heat...
Page 74 - Display assembly
2. Remove the hinge covers (2) from the base enclosure. Reverse this procedure to install the hinge covers. Display assembly Description Spare part number Display assembly, 14.0-in, AntiGlare, high-definition (includes display panel cable, 2 WLANantenna transceivers and cables, and webcam/microphone...
Page 78 - Using Setup Utility; Starting Setup Utility; Changing the language of Setup Utility; System Configuration > Language; Changes
5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and SystemDiagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utilityincludes settings for the types...
Page 79 - Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility; Exit > Exit Discarding Changes; Displaying system information; Main menu
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility To navigate and select in Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. 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. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the ta...
Page 80 - Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility; Exit > Load Setup Defaults; Exiting Setup Utility; Exit > Exit Saving Changes; Updating the BIOS
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To return all settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for St...
Page 81 - Determining the BIOS version; Main; Downloading a BIOS update; Windows 7
Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installedon the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed ...
Page 82 - Using System Diagnostics
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after thedownload is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Windows 7 —Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer . Windows XP —Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start...
Page 83 - Specifications
6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 32.72 cm 12.88 in Depth 22.10 cm 8.70 in Height 2.05 cm 0.81 in Weight 1.80 kg 3.97 lb Input power Operating voltage and current 19.5 V dc @ 3.33 A - 65W Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4...
Page 85 - Help and Support
7 Backing up, restoring, andrecovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard yourinformation and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to aproper working state or even back to the original factory state, a...
Page 86 - Creating HP Recovery media
See the “Creating HP Recovery media” section. 2. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. A system restore pointis a snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time.A system restore point contains information that Windows use...
Page 87 - Restore and recovery
● The creation process can take up to 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 RecoveryManager, you w...
Page 88 - Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery
Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Otherapplications included in the image continue to be available for installation through the Drivers andApplications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see the “Recoveringusing HP Recovery...
Page 90 - What you need to know; Troubleshoot
What you need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software notprovided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer'swebsite or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery th...
Page 91 - Removing the HP Recovery partition; HP Recovery Manager
Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your systemdoes not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly. 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first HP Recovery disc...
Page 92 - Power cord set requirements; Requirements for all countries
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 equi...
Page 94 - Recycling
9 Recycling When a non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not disposeof the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area forbattery disposal. HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP origina...
Page 95 - Index
Index A AC adapter light 13AC adapter, spare part number 21, 22 Action keys 7antenna, locations 4audio, product description 1audio-in jack 11audio-out jack 11 B b key 7base enclosure, spare part number 19, 23, 25 battery removal 33spare part number 19, 22, 33 battery cover removal 33spare part numbe...
