HP DV7 - Manual

Top Buttons Item Component Description (1) 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, press thebutton briefly to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is ...

Item Component Description (2) Web browser Opens a Web browser. NOTE: Until you set up your Internet or network services, this button opens the InternetConnection Wizard. (3) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows instead of apassword logon. Keys Item Component...

Lights Item Component Description (1) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on. ● Off: Caps lock is off. (2) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) Mute light ● White: Computer sound is on. ● Am...

TouchPad Item Component Description (1) TouchPad off light ● Off: The TouchPad is on. ● On: The TouchPad is off. (2) TouchPad icon Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap theTouchPad icon to turn the TouchPad on and off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on...

Front Item Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card 18 Chapter 2 External component identification

Right side 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) Drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection ha...

3 Illustrated parts catalog 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog

Computer major components 24 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog

Mass storage devices Item Component Spare part number (1) Hard drive (2.5-in, SATA, does not include bracket, connector cable, shield, or screws): 1-TB, 5400-rpm 638974-001 750-GB, 7200-rpm 633252-001 750-GB, 5400-rpm 634250-001 640-GB, 7200-rpm 621046-001 500-GB, 7200-rpm for use only with computer...

Component Spare part number For use in Italy 490371-061 For use in North America 490371-001 For use in the Netherlands 490371-B31 For use in Switzerland 490371-111 For use in the United Kingdom and Singapore 490371-031 For use only with computer models equipped with an Intel processor: For use in Au...

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 ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers Service considerations The following sectio...

Drive handling CAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whetherthe computer is o...

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 ...

Item Description Function (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warrantyperiod for the computer. (5) Model description This is the alphanumeric identifier needed to locatedocuments, drivers, and support for the computer. Computer feet The computer feet are adhesive-backed rub...

Remove the battery: 1. Slide the release latch (1) to release the battery. 2. Pivot the front edge of the battery (2) up and back. 3. Remove the battery (3) from the computer. To insert the battery: 1. Align the tabs on the rear edge of the battery with the notches on the rear edge of the battery ba...

9. Remove the optical drive bracket (2) . The optical drive bracket is included in the Optical Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 641549-001. Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive. Hard drive NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the bracket, connector ...

RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape) 640902-001 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, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through ...

Memory module NOTE: The computer can be equipped with up to two memory modules. The primary memory module is installed in the memory module socket closest to the system board. The expansion memory module isinstalled in the memory module socket farthest from the system board. Description Spare part n...

2. Remove the memory module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install a memory module. WLAN module Description Spare part number For use with all computer models: Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 655795-001 Atheros AR9...

Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad and TouchPad cable and TouchPad button board and TouchPad button board cable. Description Spare part number In steel gray finish 649947-001 In regular finish 639388-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Shut down ...

Fingerprint reader board NOTE: The fingerprint reader board does not include the fingerprint reader board cable. The fingerprint reader board cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 639402-001. Description Spare part number Fingerprint reader board (includes bracket) 640427-001 Before ...

Display lid switch board Description Spare part number Display lid switch board (includes cable) 647270-001 Before removing the display lid switch board, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut...

Bluetooth module NOTE: This section applies only to computer models equipped with an Intel processor. NOTE: The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include the Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is available using spare part number 647271-001. Description Spare part number EDR v...

Front speakers Description Spare part number Front speakers (includes front left and right speakers and cables) 639394-001 Before removing the front speakers, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then...

Power connector cable NOTE: The power connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 639402-001. Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then s...

System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number For use only with computer models equipped with an AMD processor: For use only with computer models equipped with the RS880M chipset and the HD6650 graphicssubsystem with 1.0-GB of...

10. Remove the system board (4) by sliding it up and forward at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. Fan/heat sink assembly NOTE: The fan/heat sink assembly spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number For use only with computer models ...

Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly. Processor NOTE: The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number AMD A8-3530MX 2.60-GHz processor, (1.90-GHz FSB, 4.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 45 W) 653364-001 AMD A8-3510MX 2.50-GHz process...

Optical drive cable NOTE: The optical drive cable is included in the Optical Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 641549-001. The optical drive cable includes the optical drive connector. Before removing the optical drive cable, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure wheth...

Rear speakers Description Spare part number Rear speakers (include rear left and right speakers, grill, and cable) 641304-001 Before removing the rear speakers, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and th...

Subwoofer Description Spare part number Subwoofer (includes isolators and cable) 639393-001 Before removing the subwoofer, follow these steps: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turnthe computer on, and then shut it down through the operating ...

3. Remove the subwoofer (4) and cables. Reverse this procedure to install the subwoofer and cables. Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly includes a webcam, two microphones, and wireless antenna transceivers and cables. Description Spare part number 17.3-in, AntiGlare, FHD, LED display assembl...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

6 Specifications Device specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Depth 27.5 cm 10.8 in Width 41.6 cm 16.4 in Height (front to rear) 3.2-3.6 cm 1.2-1.4 in Weight 3.43 kg 7.57 lb Input power Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W or 19 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W Operating current 3.5 A or 4.74 A Temperatur...

Hard drive specifications 1-TB* 750-GB** 640-GB** 500-GB** 320-GB** 250-GB** 160-GB** Dimensions Height 12.7 mm 12.7 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Length 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100.2 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm Width 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm 69.9 mm Weight 152 g ...

7 Backup and recovery Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and restore it if ever needed. This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Creating a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (Recovery Manager so...

Creating restore media HP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure thatyou can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason youcannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these di...

Performing a system restore Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state.Recovery Manager works from recovery discs, a recovery flash drive, or from a dedicated recoverypartition (select models only) on the hard drive. NOTE: A system restore ne...

Restoring using the restore media 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer or an optional external opticaldrive, and then restart the computer. – or – Insert the recovery flash drive into a USB port on your computer, and th...

Backing up and recovering your information It is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add newsoftware and data files, continue to create backups on a regular basis. How completely you are able to recover your system depends on how recent your backup ...

Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines: ● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process. ● Allow enough time to complete the backup process. Depending on file sizes, it may take over anhour. To create a backup: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sys...

Create a system restore point 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System . 2. In the left pane, click System Protection . 3. Click the System Protection tab. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore to a previous date and time To revert to a restore point (created a...

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 light 20AC adapter, spare part numbers 35, 37 Action keys 14antenna locations 17removal 109spare part number 33, 41, 110 Antenna Kit, spare part number 33, 41, 110 audio, product description 7audio-in jack 19audio-out jack 19 B b key 14base enclosure, spare part numbers 30, 41, 44...