HP 240 14 inch G9 Manual

Maintenance and Service Guide
SUMMARY
This guide provides information about spare parts, removal and replacement of parts, security, backing up, and more.

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First Edition: March 2022
Document Part Number: N06854-001
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Safety warning notice
Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices
described.
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place
the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer 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 come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by applicable safety standards.
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Table of contents
1 Product description................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Getting to know your computer.............................................................................................................................................5
Right side ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
Left side .............................................................................................................................................................................6
Display................................................................................................................................................................................7
Low blue light mode (select products only) ..............................................................................................................7
Keyboard area....................................................................................................................................................................8
Touchpad settings and components .........................................................................................................................9
Touchpad settings..............................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting touchpad settings......................................................................................................................9
Turning on the touchpad............................................................................................................................9
Touchpad components ......................................................................................................................................9
Lights........................................................................................................................................................................10
Button, speakers, and ngerprint reader................................................................................................................11
Special keys..............................................................................................................................................................13
Bottom ............................................................................................................................................................................13
Labels...............................................................................................................................................................................14
3 Illustrated parts catalog ......................................................................................................................................................17
Computer major components..........................................................................................................................................17
Display assembly subcomponents..................................................................................................................................19
Miscellaneous parts.........................................................................................................................................................21
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements.....................................................................................23
Tools required ..................................................................................................................................................................23
Service considerations.....................................................................................................................................................23
Plastic parts .............................................................................................................................................................23
Cables and connectors.............................................................................................................................................23
Drive handling..........................................................................................................................................................23
Electrostatic discharge information................................................................................................................................24
Generating static electricity ....................................................................................................................................24
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment .....................................................................................................25
Personal grounding methods and equipment ........................................................................................................25
Grounding the work area .........................................................................................................................................26
Recommended materials and equipment...............................................................................................................26
Cleaning your computer...................................................................................................................................................27
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) .......................................................................................................27
Removing dirt and debris from your computer.......................................................................................................27
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant ...........................................................................................................28
Caring for wood veneer (select products only) .......................................................................................................29
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