HP EliteBook 630 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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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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Important notice about Customer Self-Repair parts
Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should be accessed by only an authorized
service provider.
IMPORTANT: See "Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts" for details.
Accessing parts described in "Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts"
can damage the computer or void your warranty.
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Table of contents
1 Product description................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Components...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Right...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Left.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Low blue light mode (select products only)..............................................................................................................8
Keyboard area..................................................................................................................................................................10
Touchpad .................................................................................................................................................................10
Touchpad settings ...........................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting touchpad settings ...................................................................................................................10
Turning on the touchpad .........................................................................................................................10
Touchpad components ....................................................................................................................................10
Lights .......................................................................................................................................................................11
Button, speakers, and ngerprint reader................................................................................................................13
Special keys .............................................................................................................................................................14
Bottom .............................................................................................................................................................................15
Labels...............................................................................................................................................................................16
HP Tamper Lock ...............................................................................................................................................................17
Using Tile (select products only) .....................................................................................................................................18
3 Illustrated parts catalog ......................................................................................................................................................19
Computer major components..........................................................................................................................................19
Display assembly subcomponents..................................................................................................................................21
Cable Kit ...........................................................................................................................................................................23
Miscellaneous parts.........................................................................................................................................................24
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements.....................................................................................28
Tools required..................................................................................................................................................................28
Service considerations.....................................................................................................................................................28
Plastic parts .............................................................................................................................................................28
Cables and connectors.............................................................................................................................................28
Drive handling..........................................................................................................................................................28
Electrostatic discharge information................................................................................................................................29
Generating static electricity ....................................................................................................................................29
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment.....................................................................................................30
Personal grounding methods and equipment ........................................................................................................30
Grounding the work area.........................................................................................................................................31
Recommended materials and equipment...............................................................................................................31
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................................................32
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Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) .......................................................................................................32
Removing dirt and debris from your computer.......................................................................................................32
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant ...........................................................................................................33
Caring for wood veneer (select products only) .......................................................................................................34
Packaging and transporting guidelines ..........................................................................................................................34
Accessing support information .......................................................................................................................................34
5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts.............................................................................37
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................37
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................37
Bottom cover ...........................................................................................................................................................37
Memory modules.....................................................................................................................................................39
WLAN module ..........................................................................................................................................................40
Solid-state drive ......................................................................................................................................................41
6 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts...................................................................44
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................44
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................44
Battery .....................................................................................................................................................................44
Speaker ....................................................................................................................................................................46
NFC module..............................................................................................................................................................46
RTC battery ..............................................................................................................................................................47
Touchpad .................................................................................................................................................................48
Fingerprint reader board .........................................................................................................................................49
Fan ...........................................................................................................................................................................50
Heat sink ..................................................................................................................................................................51
System board...........................................................................................................................................................53
Power connector cable ............................................................................................................................................55
Smart card reader....................................................................................................................................................56
Display assembly.....................................................................................................................................................57
Top cover with keyboard (includes smart card board)............................................................................................65
7 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start.................................................................................................................67
Using Computer Setup.....................................................................................................................................................67
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup .........................................................................................................67
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .......................................................................................................67
Updating the BIOS....................................................................................................................................................68
Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................................................................68
Preparing for a BIOS update............................................................................................................................68
Downloading a BIOS update....................................................................................................................69
Installing a BIOS update ..........................................................................................................................69
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .......................................................................................................69
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) .......................................................................................................................70
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) .....................................................................................................................70
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .................................................................................................................................71
Backing up information and creating recovery media....................................................................................................71
Using Windows tools for backing up .......................................................................................................................71
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Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)............................71
Restoring and recovering your system ...........................................................................................................................71
Creating a system restore .......................................................................................................................................72
Restoring and recovery methods ............................................................................................................................72
Recovering using HP Recovery media .....................................................................................................................72
Changing the computer boot order.........................................................................................................................73
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) ........................................................................................................73
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .....................................................................................................................................74
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) .............................................................................74
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code............................................................74
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows...................................................................................................74
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Help and Support (select products only)...........74
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant ..............................................75
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start menu (select products only)....................75
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows .............................................................................................75
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP .........................................75
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store......................................75
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only) .......76
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ...................................................................................................76
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .........................................................................................................................76
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code ...................................................................76
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.............................................................................................................77
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive ....................................................................77
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ...............................................................77
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)..........78
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only).........................................................78
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.......................................................................................78
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .................................................78
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number ................................78
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings..........................................................................78
10 Specications.....................................................................................................................................................................80
Computer specications ..................................................................................................................................................80
35.6 cm (14.0 in) display specications ..........................................................................................................................80
Solid-state drive specications.......................................................................................................................................81
11 Statement of memory volatility........................................................................................................................................83
Current BIOS steps...........................................................................................................................................................83
Nonvolatile memory usage .............................................................................................................................................85
Questions and answers ...................................................................................................................................................87
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) .....................................................................................................................89
12 Power cord set requirements ............................................................................................................................................90
Requirements for all countries........................................................................................................................................90
Requirements for specic countries and regions ...........................................................................................................90
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13 Recycling............................................................................................................................................................................92
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................93
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Product description1
This table provides detailed product information.
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions
Category Description
Product Name HP EliteBook 630 13 inch G9 Notebook PC
Processors Intel® processors
Intel Core® i7 1265U (1.8 GHz base frequency, 12 MB cache, 10 cores, 15 W)
Intel Core i7 1255U (1.7 GHz base frequency, 12 MB cache, 10 cores, 15 W)
Intel Core i5 1245U (1.6 GHz base frequency, 12 MB cache, 10 cores, 15 W)
Intel Core i5 1235U (1.3 GHz base frequency, 12 MB cache, 10 cores, 15 W)
Intel Core i3 1215U (1.2 GHz base frequency, 10 MB cache, 6 cores, 15 W)
Graphics Internal graphics
Intel Iris® Xe Graphics
Display 33.8 cm (13.3 in), full high denition (FHD) (1920 × 1080), narrow bezel, UWVA, antiglare
250 nits, 45% CG, eDP 1.2 without panel self-refresh (PSR), HD camera
250 nits, 45% CG, eDP 1.2 without PSR, HD + IR camera
250 nits, 45% CG, eDP 1.2 without PSR, HD camera, touch screen
250 nits, 45% CG, eDP 1.2 without PSR, HD + IR camera, touch screen
400 nits, 72% CG, eDP 1.4 + PSR2, low power, HD camera
400 nits, 72% CG, eDP 1.4 + PSR2, low power, HD + IR camera
1000 nits, sRGB 100%, eDP 1.3 + PSR, HD + IR camera, low blue light, HP Sure View Reect Gen4 integrated
privacy screen
33.8 cm (13.3 in), high denition (HD) (1366 × 768), narrow bezel, SVA, antiglare, eDP, 250 nits
No camera
HD camera
Memory Two customer-accessible (by IT or self-maintainers only) memory module slots supporting up to 64 GB of
RAM
DDR4-3200 dual-channel support
Supports the following congurations:
●64 GB (32 × 2)
●32 GB (16 × 2 or 32 × 1)
●16 GB (8 × 2) or (16 × 1)
●8 GB (8 × 1 or 4 × 2)
Primary storage Solid-state drives, PCIe, NVMe, M2 2280
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
1 TB, PCIe-4 × 4, Three Layer Cell (TLC)
512 GB, value
512 GB, PCIe-4 × 4, TLC
512 GB, PCIe-4 × 4, TLC, self-encrypted OPAL2
256 GB, PCIe-4 × 4, TLC
256 GB, PCIe-4 × 4, TLC, self-encrypted OPAL2
256 GB, value
Audio and video Camera, wide eld-of-view, dual-array digital microphone (select products only)
720p HD camera with Temporal Noise Reduction
720p HD + IR (infrared) with Temporal Noise Reduction
Camera privacy cover
Stereo speakers (2)
Microphone (dual array)
Supports WDR (wide dynamic range)
RJ-45 (network) jack Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro®)
Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro)
Supports S0 (Working)/S4 (Hibernation)/S5 (Shutdown) MAC Address Pass Through (MAPT) via out of band
using docking station
Supports S0 MAPT (via in band)
Supports wake-on LAN (WOL)
BIOS supports RTXMAC for MAPT (via in band)
Supports S0ix/S4/S5 wake on LAN (via out of band) using docking station
Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) (select products only)
Intel AX211 Wi-Fi® 6e Bluetooth® 5.2
Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 vPro
Compatible with Miracast® devices
Two WLAN antennas
Supports HP Connection Optimizer (with data analytics)
Supports HP LAN-Wireless Protection (WLAN/LAN/WWAN switching)
Supports UEFI Wi-Fi
Supports Indonesia new band
Supports dynamic antenna gain (European Union only)
Supports Bluetooth (BT) Audio Ooad for Advanced Audio Distribution Prole (A2DP)
Supports BT Platform Level Device Reset (PLDR)
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Supports WLAN PLDR
Near Field Communication (NFC)
NXP NFC Controller NPC300 I2C NCI
Ports HDMI 2.0
Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) combo jack
(2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port
Thunderbolt™ 4 with USB4 Type-C® 40 Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4)
RJ-45 (network) jack
AC Smart Pin adapter plug, 4.5 mm
Sensors Hall sensor
Ambient light sensor
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Keyboard
Backlit, spill resistant
Not backlit, spill resistant
Backlit, spill resistant, privacy
Clickpad
Firmware PTP
Microsoft® precision touchpad default gestures support
No hybrid mode support
Power requirements Battery
3 cell, 42.75 Whr, HP Long Life
HP fast charge technology
Long life
Smart AC adapters
65 W, right angle, nPFC, 4.5 mm, 1.8 m (6 ft)
65 W, right angle, nPFC, 4.5 mm, 1.8 m (6 ft) (LA MERCO)
65 W, nPFC, 4.5 mm, EM
65 W, straight, nPFC, USB Type-C, 1.8 m (6 ft)
45 W, right angle, nPFC, 4.5 mm, 1.8 m (6 ft)
45 W, right angle, nPFC, 4.5 mm, 1.8 m (6 ft) (LA MERCO)
45 W, right angle, standard C8 for 2-prong barrel, 4.5 mm
45 W, straight, nPFC, USB Type-C, 1.8 m (6 ft)
Power cord
C7, 1.0 m (3.3 ft) conventional
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
C5, 1.0 m (3.3 ft) conventional
C5, 1.0 m (3.3 ft), sticker, conventional, straight, HF
Security Fingerprint sensor (select products only)
Active SmartCard (select models only)
Camera privacy cover
Nano security cable slot
SmartCard sensor (select products only)
Operating system Windows® 11 Enterprise 64
Windows 11 Home 64
Windows 11 Home 64 Advanced
Windows 11 Home 64 Advanced Single Language
Windows 11 Home 64 Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 11 Home 64 High-End Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language Africa Market PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language
Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language Africa Market PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 11 Pro 64
Windows 11 Pro 64 Chinese Market
Windows 11 Pro 64 Downgrade Win 10 Pro 64
Windows 11 Pro 64 Downgrade Win 10 Pro 64 Chinese Market
Windows 11 Pro 64 Downgrade Win 10 Pro 64 StF MSNA Standard
Windows 11 Pro 64 StF MSNA Standard
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
Windows 10 Enterprise 64 LTSC 2109 (21H2)
Windows 10 Government Edition 2022L China Only
FreeDOS 3.0
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Serviceability End user replaceable parts
AC adapter
Memory modules
Solid-state drive
WLAN module
Product description 5

Components2
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the right side of the computer.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) 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.
(2) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps port Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(3) USB Type-C® Thunderbolt™ port 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 a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is o.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
NOTE: Your computer might also support a Thunderbolt
docking station.
USB Type-C power connector port, SuperSpeed
10 Gbps port, and DisplayPort™ output
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the
computer battery.
– and –
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Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer,
and (for select products) charges small devices (such as a
smartphone) when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
(4) 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.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
Left
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the left side of the computer.
Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it might not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
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Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(2) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●Green (left): The network is connected.
●Amber (right): Activity is occurring on the network.
(3) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps powered port Connects and supplies power to a USB device, provides high
speed data transfer, and (for select products) charges small
devices (such as a smartphone) when the computer is on or in
Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(4) 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, see the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲Select the Search icon (select products only) in the taskbar,
type HP Documentation in the search box, and then
select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(5) Smart card reader (select products only) Supports optional smart cards.
Display
Use the illustration and table to identify the display components.
Low blue light mode (select products only)
Your computer display is shipped from the factory in low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and safety.
Also, blue light mode automatically adjusts blue light emissions when you are using the computer at night or
for reading.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper
workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort
Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is
available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* (select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) Internal microphones Record sound.
(3) Camera light (select products only) On: The camera is in use.
(4) Camera(s) (select products only) Allow(s) you to video chat, record video, and record still images. Some
cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of
a password logon.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
(5) Camera privacy cover (select products only) By default, the camera lens is uncovered, but you can slide the
camera privacy cover to block the camera's view. To use the camera,
slide the camera privacy cover in the opposite direction to reveal the
lens.
NOTE: If you have both front-facing and rear-facing cameras, when
one camera lens is revealed and ready to use, the other is concealed.
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
▲Select the Search icon (select products only) in the taskbar, type HP Documentation in the search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
Low blue light mode (select products only) 9

Keyboard area
Keyboards can vary by language.
NOTE: The keyboard, including the function keys and power key (select products only), is disabled in stand,
tent, and tablet modes. To enable the keyboard, including the power key, change to the clamshell mode.
Touchpad
The touchpad settings and components are described here.
Touchpad settings
You learn how to adjust the touchpad settings and components here.
Adjusting touchpad settings
Use these steps to adjust touchpad settings and gestures.
1. Select the Search icon (select products only) in the taskbar, type touchpad settings in the search
box, and then press enter.
2. Choose a setting.
Turning on the touchpad
Follow these steps to turn on the touchpad.
1. Select the Search icon (select products only) in the taskbar, type touchpad settings in the search
box, and then press enter.
2. Using an external mouse, click the Touchpad button.
If you are not using an external mouse, press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the
touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to select the button.
Touchpad components
Use the illustration and table to identify the touchpad components.
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Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
(2) Left control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
(3) Right control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
Lights
Use the illustration and table to identify the lights on the computer.
Lights 11

Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Privacy key light On: Privacy screen is on, which helps prevent side-angle viewing.
(3) Mute light ●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
(4) Microphone mute light ●On: Microphone is o.
●O: Microphone is on.
(5) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking (select products only): The computer is in the Sleep
state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts o power
to the display and other unnecessary components.
●O: Depending on your computer model, the computer is
o, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the power
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(6) Fn lock light On: The fn key is locked.
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