HP EliteBook 840 G6 Manual

Maintenance and Service Guide
HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 846 G6 Notebook PC

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First Edition: May 2019
Document Part Number: L54460-001
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Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
IMPORTANT: Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should be accessed only 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 applicable safety standards.
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Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Left ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Display ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Keyboard area ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Touchpad ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Buttons, speakers, and ngerprint reader ........................................................................................ 14
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Hot keys (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 17
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 21
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 21
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 25
Plastics Kit ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
Cable Kit ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 29
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 32
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 32
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 33
Workstation guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 33
Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................................... 33
Generating static electricity .............................................................................................................. 34
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment ............................................................................... 34
Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................................................. 35
Grounding the work area ................................................................................................................... 35
Recommended materials and equipment ........................................................................................ 35
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Packaging and transporting guidelines .............................................................................................................. 36
5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ............................................................. 37
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 37
Preparation for disassembly ............................................................................................................. 37
Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Solid-state drive (SSD) ...................................................................................................................... 39
Memory modules ............................................................................................................................... 40
WLAN/Bluetooth combo card ............................................................................................................ 41
WWAN module ................................................................................................................................... 43
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 45
6 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts .................................................... 48
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 48
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Heat sink assembly ........................................................................................................................... 51
RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 54
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 55
RJ-45 board with bracket .................................................................................................................. 56
Power button board .......................................................................................................................... 57
Speaker assembly ............................................................................................................................. 58
Touchpad ........................................................................................................................................... 59
Touchpad button board ..................................................................................................................... 61
NFC module ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Smart card reader .............................................................................................................................. 63
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 64
System board .................................................................................................................................... 66
Fingerprint reader assembly ............................................................................................................. 69
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 70
Top cover ........................................................................................................................................... 80
7 Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes ................................................. 81
8 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ............................................................................................. 83
Using Computer Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 83
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 83
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................... 83
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 83
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 84
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 84
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Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 84
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt .................................................................................. 85
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ........................................................................................................... 85
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 86
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 87
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 87
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 87
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 88
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 88
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................. 88
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 88
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................... 89
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive .............................................. 89
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .............................. 89
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 89
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 90
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 90
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 90
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 90
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 90
10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 92
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 92
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 92
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 92
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 93
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 93
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 93
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 93
11 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 94
Computer specications ...................................................................................................................................... 94
35.6 cm (14.0 in.) display specications ............................................................................................................. 95
M.2 PCIe solid-state drive specications ............................................................................................................ 96
M.2 SATA solid-state drive specications ............................................................................................................ 97
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12 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 98
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 98
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 99
13 Statement of memory volatility ................................................................................................................ 101
Nonvolatile memory usage ............................................................................................................................... 104
Questions and answers ..................................................................................................................................... 106
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) .......................................................................................................... 107
14 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................ 108
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 109
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1 Product description
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions
Category Description
Product Name HP EliteBook 840 G6 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 846 G6 Notebook PC
Processors 8th-generation Intel® Core™ processors:
Intel Core i7-8665U (1.9 GHz, turbo up to 4.8 GHz, 8 MB SmartCache, quad core, 15 W; Intel UHD Graphics 620)
Intel Core i7-8565U (1.8 GHz, turbo up to 4.6 GHz, 8 MB SmartCache, quad core, 15 W; Intel UHD Graphics 620)
Intel Core i5-8365U (1.6 GHz, turbo up to 4.1 GHz, 6 MB SmartCache, quad core, 15 W; Intel UHD Graphics 620)
Intel Core i5-8265U (1.6 GHz, turbo up to 3.9 GHz, 6 MB SmartCache, quad core, 15 W; Intel UHD Graphics 620)
Graphics Internal graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 620
External graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 550X, 2 GB of GPU memory
Supports HD decode, DX12, HDMI 1.4b, HDCP 2.2 via DisplayPort™ up to 4K @ 60 Hz and via HDMI up to 4K @ 30
Hz
Both unied memory architecture (UMA) and discrete congurations support three independent displays through
docking stations as follows:
●HP UltraSlim Docking Station - maximum resolution = 2.5K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1) and 2.5K @ 60 Hz
(DisplayPort 2) and FHD (VGA)
●HP Elite 90 W Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock - maximum resolution = 2.5K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1) and 2.5K @ 60 Hz
(DisplayPort 2) and FHD (VGA) or 4K @ 60 Hz (one DisplayPort) & 4K @ 60 Hz (USB Type-C output port using
a Type C-to-DisplayPort adapter)
●HP Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2 - maximum resolution = 2.5K @ 60 Hz (DisplayPort 1) and 2.5K @ 60 Hz
(DisplayPort 2) and FHD (VGA) or 4K @ 60 Hz (one DisplayPort) & 4K @ 60 Hz (USB Type-C output port using
a Type C-to-DisplayPort adapter)
Panel Supports privacy lter and narrow bezel
35.6 cm (14.0 in.), UWVA, non-touch
Full high-denition (FHD) (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, without camera
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD camera
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD + IR camera
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, without camera, with WWAN
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD camera, with WWAN
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD + IR camera, with WWAN
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 400 nits, 72% CG, eDP + PSR, slim, Ambient Light Sensor, with HD + IR camera
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 400 nits, 72% CG, eDP + PSR, slim, Ambient Light Sensor, with HD + IR camera, with
WWAN
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 400 nits, 72% CG, eDP + PSR, uslim, Ambient Light Sensor, with HD + IR camera,
with WWAN
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 950 nits, 72% CG, eDP + PSR, at, Ambient Light Sensor, privacy, with HD + IR
camera, with WWAN
Ultra high denition (UHD) (3840 × 2160), antiglare, 400 nits, 72% CG, eDP + PSR, ultra slim, Ambient Light
Sensor, with HD + IR camera, with WWAN
35.6 cm (14.0 in.), UWVA, touch screen
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD + IR camera, TOP
FHD (1920 × 1080), antiglare, 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD + IR camera, with WWAN, TOP
FHD (1920 × 1080), 250 nits, 45% CG, eDP, slim, with HD + IR camera, with WWAN, TOP+
FHD (1920 × 1080), 900 nits, 72% CG, eDP + PSR, at, Ambient Light Sensor, Privacy, with HD + IR camera, with
WWAN, TOP
Memory Two memory module slots
Memory is customer accessible/upgradeable
DDR4-2400 dual channel support
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)
2 TB, PCIe, Gen 3 × 4, SS, NVMe, TLC
1 TB, PCIe, Gen 3 × 4, SS, NVMe, TLC
512 GB, PCIe, Gen 3 × 4, SS, NVMe, TLC, Opal 2
512 GB, PCIe, Gen 3 × 4, SS, NVMe, TLC
512 GB, SATA-3, SS, TLC, FIPS-140-2
512 GB, PCIe, value
512 GB QLC + 32 GB Optane™ Memory Module
256 GB, PCIe, Gen 3 × 4, NVMe, SS, TLC
256 GB, PCIe, NVMe, SS, value
256 GB, SATA-3, Opal 2, TLC
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
128 GB, SATA-3, SS, TLC
eMMC
32 GB eMMC Recovery operating system drive
Audio and video HP Bang & Olufsen Audio
Multi-array microphone (including World-Facing 3rd microphone)
Stereo speakers (2) (13 mm × 38 mm × 4 mm)
Webcam HD RGB 720p
Webcam HD + IR RGB 720p
Camera privacy cover
Supports WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
Support for models without camera
RJ-45 (network) 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): HP Elite USB-C Dock G4, HP USB-C
Universal Dock, HP Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2, and HP USB-C Mini Dock.
The following support S0/S3/S4/S5 MAPT (via out of band): HP Elite USB-C Dock G4, HP USB-C Universal Dock, HP
Thunderbolt Dock 120 W G2, and HP USB-C Mini Dock.
Wireless
networking
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth 4.2, 5.0, and 5.1 support
Wireless local area network (WLAN)
Integrated WLAN options with dual antennas (M.2 2230 socket MIPI/BRI):
●Intel Wireless-AC 9560 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 (vPro)
●Intel Wireless-AC 9560 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 (non-vPro)
Integrated WLAN options with dual antennas (M.2 2230 socket PCIe/USB):
●Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + Bluetooth 5 (802.11ax 2 × 2 vPro, supporting gigabit transfer speeds)
●Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + Bluetooth 5 (802.11ax 2 × 2 non-vPro, supporting gigabit transfer speeds)
Two WLAN antennas built into bottom of display assembly
Support for models without WLAN
Compatible with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™-certied devices
Supports HP Connection Optimizer
Support S3/S4 wake on Wireless LAN
Supports HP LAN-Wireless Protection (WLAN/LAN/WWAN switching)
Support Staticv BIOS SAR
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Support Turbo Lite Wi-Fi
Near-Field Communication (NFC)
NXP NPC300 Near Field Communication Module (NXP NPC300 I2C 10 mm x 17 mm)
NFC antenna
Support for models without NFC
Wireless wide area network (WWAN)
WWAN cards are compatible with a programmable removable eSIM
Two WWAN antennas (worldwide 5 band, congured at top of display panel)
Supports the following WWAN formats:
Integrated WWAN options with dual antennas (M.2 30 × 42 socket USB2):
●Intel XMM™ 7262 LTE-Advanced (CAT 6)
Integrated WWAN options with dual antennas (M.2 30 × 42 socket PCIe):
●Intel XMM 7360 LTE-Advanced (CAT 9)
●Intel XMM 7560 LTE-Advanced Pro (CAT 16)
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 (network) connector
Docking connector
Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
AC port
Sensors Ambient light sensor (ALS)
Hall sensor
Keyboard/
pointing devices
Keyboard
HP Collaboration Keyboard
●Dual point, non-backlit, spill resistant with drain
●Dual point, backlit, spill resistant with drain, with HP Dura Keys, supports ALS
●Dual point, backlit, spill resistant with drain, with HP Dura Keys, supports ALS Privacy
Touchpad
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Support for Microsoft® precision 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, 50 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
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), 1.0 m
3-wire plug (C5), 1.8 m
3-wire plug (C5), 1.0 m
Duckhead power cord (C5) 1.0 m
Duckhead power cord (C5) 1.8 m
Duckhead power cord (C5)
Security Security lock
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (Inneon, soldered down)
Touch ngerprint sensor (landed, touch with 8 × 8 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 Gen5
Operating system Preinstalled
Windows® 10 G
Windows 10 Home 64
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Windows 10 Home 64 Advanced
Windows 10 Home 64 Advanced Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Home 64 High End Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 10 Professional 64
Windows 10 Professional 64 Chinese Market
Windows 10 Professional 64 StF MSNA Standard
Windows 10 Professional 64 StF MSNA Plus
FreeDOS 3.0
Restore Media
Windows 10 Driver DVD
Windows 10 Driver USB
Windows 10 Professional 64-bit OS DVD
Windows 10 Professional 64-bit OS USB
Windows 10 G OS DVD
Certied
Microsoft WHQL
Web-only support
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
Windows 10 Professional 64 CBB 1803
Serviceability End user replaceable parts
AC adapter
Solid-state drive
Memory module
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
WLAN module
WWAN module
Keyboard
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2 Components
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) SIM card slot (select products
only)
Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) card.
(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,
see the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
▲Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are
disabled.
(3) USB 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.
(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.
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Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(7) USB Type-C SuperSpeed port
and DisplayPort connector
When the computer is on, 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.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required.
– and –
Connects a DisplayPort device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing display
output.
(8) 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 –
Even when the computer is o, 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.
(9) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(10) 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.
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Left
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 may not
prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2) Vent Enables airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components
and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and o during
routine operation.
(3) USB SuperSpeed port with HP
Sleep and Charge
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and even when the
computer is o, charges most products such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch.
(4) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards.
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