HP ZBook 15u G5 Manual

HP ZBook 15u G5 Mobile Workstation
Maintenance and Service Guide

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First Edition: February 2018
Document Part Number: L12984-001
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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 only 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 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Display ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Keyboard area ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader ........................................................................................ 15
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Hot keys (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 18
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Cover .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 24
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 24
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 27
Cable Kit ............................................................................................................................................................... 29
Plastics Kit ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
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
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5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ............................................................. 36
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 36
Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Solid-state drive (SSD) ...................................................................................................................... 38
Memory modules ............................................................................................................................... 40
WLAN/Bluetooth combo card ............................................................................................................ 42
WWAN module ................................................................................................................................... 44
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 46
6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 49
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 49
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Heat sink assembly ........................................................................................................................... 52
RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 55
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 56
RJ-45 board with bracket .................................................................................................................. 57
Power button board .......................................................................................................................... 58
Speaker assembly ............................................................................................................................. 59
Fingerprint reader assembly ............................................................................................................. 60
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 61
Pointing stick module ........................................................................................................................ 63
NFC module ....................................................................................................................................... 64
Smart card reader .............................................................................................................................. 65
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
System board .................................................................................................................................... 68
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 72
Top cover ........................................................................................................................................... 82
7 Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes ................................................. 83
8 Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................................................................. 85
Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 86
General troubleshooting steps ............................................................................................................................ 86
Identify the issue ............................................................................................................................... 87
1. Understand the issue .................................................................................................. 87
Boot up sequence ......................................................................................... 87
Failure classication ..................................................................................... 87
2. Examine the environment .......................................................................................... 89
3. Perform a visual inspection of hardware ................................................................... 90
4. Update BIOS and drivers ............................................................................................. 90
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Manually updating BIOS and drivers ............................................................ 90
Remotely deploying BIOS and drivers .......................................................... 90
Analyze the issue ............................................................................................................................... 90
5. Remove or uninstall recently added hardware, software .......................................... 90
6. HP Hardware Diagnostics and Tools ........................................................................... 91
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ............................................................. 91
HP Support Assistant (HPSA) ....................................................................... 93
HP BIOS Conguration Utility (BCU) ............................................................. 94
HP Image Diagnostic Tool ............................................................................. 94
HP Thermal Monitor ..................................................................................... 94
Non HP diagnostics tools ............................................................................. 94
7. Status lights, blinking light codes, troubleshooting lights, and POST error
messages ........................................................................................................................ 95
Status lights .................................................................................................. 95
Blinking light codes ...................................................................................... 96
POST error messages ................................................................................... 96
Power Good (Troubleshooting) lights .......................................................... 97
Resolve the issue ............................................................................................................................... 98
8. Hard reset .................................................................................................................... 98
9. Soft reset (Default Settings) ....................................................................................... 99
10. Reseat cables and connections ................................................................................ 99
11. Test with minimum conguration .......................................................................... 100
Essential hardware conguration .............................................................. 100
Safe mode ................................................................................................... 101
12. Test with veried working conguration (hardware and/or operating system) ... 101
13. Replace the system board ...................................................................................... 101
Verify solution ................................................................................................................................. 102
Helpful Hints ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
At startup ........................................................................................................................................ 103
During operation ............................................................................................................................. 103
Consulting with HP Service ............................................................................................................. 104
Common issues and possible solutions ............................................................................................................ 104
Power-on issues .............................................................................................................................. 104
No Power ....................................................................................................................... 104
Intermittent power-on, shutdown, reboot ................................................................... 106
AC adapter issue ........................................................................................................... 108
Battery not recognized, not charging ........................................................................... 108
Battery discharges too fast .......................................................................................... 110
Burnt smell .................................................................................................................... 111
POST ................................................................................................................................................ 111
No video (with power) ................................................................................................... 111
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Blinking lights ............................................................................................................... 112
Diagnostics error messages ......................................................................................... 113
BIOS password .............................................................................................................. 114
Performance (OS) ............................................................................................................................ 114
Intermittent shutdown ................................................................................................. 115
Blue screen .................................................................................................................... 116
Freeze at Windows Logo (hang/lockup) ....................................................................... 118
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) .............................................................................. 119
No wake up .................................................................................................................... 120
Unresponsive ................................................................................................................ 121
Slow performance ......................................................................................................... 121
HP Smart Adapter warning message ........................................................................... 122
Incorrect time and date ................................................................................................ 122
Display ............................................................................................................................................. 123
Display anomalies ......................................................................................................... 123
Symptom .................................................................................................... 123
Quick check ................................................................................................. 124
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) for video test ..................................... 124
Display assembly diagram ......................................................................... 125
Dead pixel ..................................................................................................................... 125
No video (internal) ........................................................................................................ 125
No video (external) ....................................................................................................... 126
DisplayPort/VGA ........................................................................................................... 126
HDMI .............................................................................................................................. 126
No or bad external video via docking ........................................................................... 127
Incorrect or missing color/distorted image .................................................................. 127
Touch screen ................................................................................................................. 128
I/O devices ....................................................................................................................................... 129
Keyboard ....................................................................................................................... 129
Keyboard point stick ..................................................................................................... 130
Keyboard backlight ....................................................................................................... 130
TouchPad ....................................................................................................................... 131
Network Connectivity Ethernet (RJ-45 jack) ................................................................ 131
Network connectivity wireless (WLAN) ........................................................................ 132
WWAN ............................................................................................................................ 133
USB ................................................................................................................................ 134
Smart card reader ......................................................................................................... 135
Speaker, headphone - audio issues .............................................................................. 136
Thunderbolt (TB) ........................................................................................................... 137
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 138
Hard drive/solid-state drive not recognized ................................................................ 139
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No boot to operating system (no read/write error) ..................................................... 139
Read-write error ........................................................................................................... 140
Slow performance ......................................................................................................... 140
Blue screen (BSOD) error .............................................................................................. 140
Noisy hard drive ............................................................................................................ 141
Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................... 142
Fan error message - 90B .............................................................................................. 142
Noise (sound) ................................................................................................................ 143
Fan runs constantly ...................................................................................................... 144
Thermal shutdown (hot) ............................................................................................... 145
Stuck power button ...................................................................................................... 145
Additional information ...................................................................................................................................... 146
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................... 146
Blinking lights and boot error codes ............................................................................................... 147
Processor not executing code ...................................................................................... 147
BIOS recovery code unable to nd valid BIOS recovery image ..................................... 147
Memory module error ................................................................................................... 147
Graphics Controller Error (No Controller) ..................................................................... 148
Failure - System Board Error ........................................................................................ 148
Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Error .......................................................... 148
Sure Start unable to nd valid BIOS Boot Block image ................................................ 148
Sure Start has identied a problem (Manual Recovery Policy Set) .............................. 149
POST Error Messages and User Actions .......................................................................................... 149
Routine Maintenance for Performance Improvement .................................................................... 152
Common Blue Screen Error Messages ............................................................................................ 152
Error message list ......................................................................................................... 152
Bug check symbolic names ........................................................................................... 152
Microsoft general troubleshooting of Windows bug check codes ............................... 153
Use Windows Debugging Tool ......................................................................................................... 153
Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) .................................................................. 154
Display Issue: Pixel Anomalies ........................................................................................................ 158
Cable management ......................................................................................................................... 159
Connector types .............................................................................................................................. 160
9 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ........................................................................................... 162
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 162
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................................ 162
Using a USB keyboard or USB mouse to start Computer Setup (BIOS) ........................ 162
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 162
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ............................................................................... 163
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 163
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Determining the BIOS version ...................................................................................... 163
Downloading a BIOS update ......................................................................................... 164
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt ................................................................................ 165
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 165
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 165
10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ................................................................................................... 166
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................. 166
11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................ 168
Creating recovery media and backups .............................................................................................................. 168
Using HP Recovery media (select products only) ........................................................................... 168
Using Windows tools ....................................................................................................................... 169
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool (select products only) ............................................. 170
Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................................... 170
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................ 170
What you need to know before you get started ........................................................... 170
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) .............................................. 171
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................................ 172
Changing the computer boot order .............................................................................. 172
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ....................................... 172
12 Specications .......................................................................................................................................... 173
Computer specications .................................................................................................................................... 173
39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specications .......................................................................................................... 174
M.2 PCIe solid-state drive specications .......................................................................................................... 175
M.2 SATA solid-state drive specications ......................................................................................................... 176
13 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................... 177
Requirements for all countries .......................................................................................................................... 177
Requirements for specic countries and regions ............................................................................................. 177
14 Statement of memory volatility ................................................................................................................ 179
Nonvolatile memory usage ............................................................................................................................... 181
Questions and answers ..................................................................................................................................... 183
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) .......................................................................................................... 184
15 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................ 185
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 186
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1 Product description
Category Description
Product Name HP ZBook 15u G5 Mobile Workstation
Processors 8th-generation Intel® Core™ quad-core processors:
Intel Core i7-8650U
Intel Core i7-8550U
Intel Core i5-8350U
Intel Core i5-8250U
7th-generation Intel Core dual-core processors:
Intel Core i5-7300U
Intel Core i5-7200U
Chipset Integrated with processor
Graphics Internal graphics:
Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th generation processors)
Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th generation processors)
Supports HD decode DX12 HDMI 1.4b HDCP 2.2 via HDMI/DP up to 4K @ 30Hz/DO 1.2 up to 4K @60Hz
External graphics:
AMD Radeon Pro WX3100, 2 GB
Both UMA and discrete congurations support three independent displays through docking stations as follows:
●HP Docking Station - maximum resolution = 2.5K @60Hz (DisplayPort 1) and 2.5K @60Hz (DisplayPort 2)
●HP Thunderbolt 3 Dock - maximum resolution = 4K @60Hz (DP1) and 4K @60Hz (DisplayPort 2)
●HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W or 230W G2 - maximum resolution = 4K @60Hz (DisplayPort 1) and 4K @60Hz
(DisplayPort 2) with Thunderbolt
Panel Supports privacy lter and narrow bezel
39.6-cm (15.6-in), UWVA, non-touch:
Full high-denition (FHD)(1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, without camera
FHD (1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD camera
FHD (1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD+IR camera
FHD (1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, without camera, with WWAN
FHD (1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD camera, with WWAN
FHD (1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD+IR camera, with WWAN
FHD (1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 400 nits, 72% CG, eDP+PSR, slim, Ambient Light Sensor, with HD+IR camera
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Category Description
FHD (1920×1080), anti glare (AG), 400 nits, 72% CG, eDP+PSR, slim, Ambient Light Sensor, with HD+IR camera,
with WWAN
Ultra high denition (UHD)/4K (3840x2160), anti glare (AG), 400 nits, 72% CG, eDP+PSR, ultra slim, Ambient Light
Sensor, with HD+IR camera, with WWAN
39.6-cm (15.6-in), UWVA, touch screen:
FHD (1920×1080), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD+IR camera
FHD (1920×1080), 220 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD+IR camera, with WWAN
Memory Two memory module slots
Memory is customer accessible/upgradeable
DDR4-2400 dual channel support (8th generation processors)
DDR4-2133 dual channel support (7th generation processors)
Supports up to 32 GB of system RAM in the following congurations:
●32768 MB (16384 MB×2)
●24576 MB (16384 MB×1 + 8192 MB×1)
●20480 MB (16384 MB×1 + 4096 MB×1)
●16384 MB (16384 MB×1 or 8192 MB×2)
●12288 MB (8192 MB×1 + 4096 MB×1)
●8192 MB (8192 MB×1 or 4096 MB×2)
●4096 MB (4096 MB×1)
Primary storage M.2 solid-state drives (2280):
1 TB, PCIe, Gen3×4, SS/DS, NVMe, TLC
1 TB, PCIe, Gen3×4, SS, NVMe, MLC
512 GB, PCIe, Gen3×4, SS, NVMe, TLC, Opal 2
512 GB, PCIe, Gen3×4, SS, NVMe, TLC
512 GB, PCIe, Gen3×4, SS, NVMe, MLC
512 GB, SATA-3, SS, TLC, FIPS-140-2
256 GB, PCIe, Gen3×4, NVMe, SS, TLC
256 GB, PCIe, Gen3×4, NVMe, SS, MLC
256 GB, PCIe, Gen3×4, SS, TLC, Opal 2
128 GB, SATA-3, SS, TLC
Audio and video HP Bang & Olufsen Audio
Multi-array microphone (including World-Facing 3rd microphone)
Stereo speakers (2)(13mm × 38mm × 4mm)
Webcam HD RGB 720p
Webcam HD+IR RGB 720p
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Category Description
Camera privacy shutter (only with non-touch camera panels)
Supports WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Support for models without camera
Ethernet Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM 10/100/1000 (vPro)
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V 10/100/1000 (non-vPro)
S3/S4/S5 Wake-on-LAN
*The following support S3/S4/S5 wake on LAN/HBMA (via out of band): embedded NIC, HP Elite USB-C Dock G3,
HP USB-C Dock G4, HP USB-C Universal Dock, HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W/230W G2, and HP USB-C Mini Dock.
*The following support S3 wake on LAN/HBMA (via Windows operating system): HP Thunderbolt 3 Dock, HP Elite
USB-C Docking Station G2, HP USB-C Travel Dock, and HP USB Travel Dock.
Wireless
networking
WPAN Bluetooth:
Integrated wireless personal area network (PAN) supported by Bluetooth® 4.2 combo card
Wireless local area network (WLAN):
Integrated WLAN options with dual antennas (M.2 2230 socket PCIe/USB)
Supports the following WLAN formats:
●Intel Dual band wireless-AC 8265 802.11ac 2×2 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adaptor (vPro)
●Intel Dual band wireless-AC 8265 802.11ac 2×2 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adaptor (non-vPro)
●Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter
Two WLAN antennas built into bottom of display assembly
Support for models without WLAN
Compatible with Miracast-certied devices
Bluetooth Disabled IOPT
Support S3/S4 wake on Wireless LAN
Supports WLAN/LAN/WWAN switching
Support for HP Sure Connect with Client Side Load Balancing
Near-Field Communication (NFC):
NXP NPC300 Near Field Communication Module (NFC Mirage WNC XRAV-1 [NXP NPC300 I2C 10 mm x 17 mm])
NFC antenna
Support for models without NFC
Wireless wide area network (WLAN):
Integrated wireless wide area network (WWAN) options by way of wireless module
Two WWAN antennas (world wide 5 band, congured at top of display panel)
Supports the following WWAN formats:
●Integrated WWAN options with dual antennas (M.2 30x42 socket USB2)
LTE CAT4: Huawei HP lt4132, LTE/HSPA+ w/GPS M.2
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Category Description
●Integrated WWAN options with dual antennas (M.2 30x42 socket PCIe)
LTE CAT9: Fibocom Intel XMM 7360 LTE-Advanced
WWAN modules are compatible with a programmable removable eSIM
Support for models without WWAN
Support for WWAN after market option (AMO)
Ports USB Type-C (Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 charging port
HDMI 1.4
RJ-45/Ethernet
Docking connector
Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
AC port
Docking HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2
HP Thunderbolt Dock 230W G2
HP Thunderbolt 3 Dock
HP Docking Station
Keyboard/
pointing devices
Keyboard:
HP Collaboration Keyboard with numeric pad
●Dual point, non-backlit, spill resistant with drain
●Dual point, backlit, spill resistant with drain, with HP Dura Keys
TouchPad:
Support for Microsoft Precison Touchpad Default Gestures
Firmware PTP (Point to Point) with Filter Driver
Support for ‘No Hybrid Mode’
Power
requirements
Battery:
HP Long Life Lithium Polymer Soft Pack Battery, 3-cell, 56 WHr
HP Fast Charge Technology
AC adapter:
65 W “Smart” right angle, 4.5 mm
65 W “Smart” right angle, 4.5 mm - Argentina
65 W “Smart” right angle, 4.5 mm - EM
65 W Straight USB Type C
45 W “Smart” right angle, 4.5 mm
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Category Description
45 W “Smart” right angle, 4.5 mm - Argentina
45 W “Smart” right angle, 4.5 mm, 2-prong (Japan only)
45 W Straight USB Type C
Power cord:
2 wire plug (C7), 1 m
3 wire plug (C5), 1 m
Duckhead power cord (C5), premium, 1 m
Duckhead power cord (C5)
Security Security lock
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (Inneon, soldered down)
Touch ngerprint sensor (landed, touch with 8x8 sensor)
Support for models without a ngerprint reader
Smart Card reader (active)
Support for models without a Smart Card reader
Preboot authentication (password, smart card)
Hardware enforced Firmware Protection: HP Hardware Root of Trust + Sure Start Gen4
Operating system Preinstalled:
Windows 10 Home 64 High End Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language
Windows 10 Professional 64
Windows 10 Home 64 StF MSNA Standard
Windows 10 Home 64 StF MSNA Plus
FreeDOS 2.0
Restore Media:
Windows 10 DRDVD
Windows 10 DRUSB
Windows 10 Pro 64 OSDVD
Windows 10 Pro 64 OSUSB
Certied:
Microsoft WHQL
Web-only support:
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
Windows 10 Pro 64 CBB 1703
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Category Description
Windows 10 Enterprise 64 LTSB 1607
Serviceability End user replaceable parts:
AC adapter
Solid-state drive
Memory module
WLAN module
WWAN module
Keyboard
6 Chapter 1 Product description

2 Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they're located, and how they work.
Right
Component Description
(1) SIM card slot or plug Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card or
plug.
NOTE: All models have a SIM card slot and icon, but models
that do not have the HP Mobile Broadband Module, a wireless
wide area network (WWAN) device, installed at the factory are
shipped with a non-removable plug inserted into the slot.
(2) 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.
‒ or –
▲Select the Start button, select HP, and then select HP
Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(3) USB 3.x SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(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.
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Component Description
(5) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●Green (left): The network is connected.
●Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(6) Docking connector Connects an optional docking device.
(7) USB Type-C power connector and
Thunderbolt™ port with HP Sleep and Charge
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
Connects and charges most USB devices that have a Type-C
connector, such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or
smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt
docking station.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
(8) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(9) Battery light When AC power is connected:
●White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
●Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
●O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
●Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
●O: The battery is not charging.
8 Chapter 2 Components