HP PAVILION Gaming 17-ak000 Manual

HP 17 Laptop PC (AMD)
* Models: 17-ak000 – 17-ak099
Maintenance and Service Guide

© Copyright 2017 HP Development Company,
L.P.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its
proprietor and used by HP Inc. under license.
Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are trademarks of
Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries. Windows is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
In accordance with Microsoft’s support policy,
HP does not support the Windows 8 or
Windows 7 operating system on products
congured with Intel and AMD 7th generation
and forward processors or provide any
Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers on
http://www.support.hp.com.
The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. The only warranties for
HP products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying
such products and services. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
First Edition: April 2017
Document Part Number: 926106-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions or
versions of Windows. Systems may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to
take full advantage of Windows functionality.
Windows 10 is automatically updated, which is
always enabled. ISP fees may apply and
additional requirements may apply over time
for updates. Go to http://www.microsoft.com
for details.
To access the latest user guides or manuals for
your product, go to http://www.hp.com/
support, and select your country. Select Find
your product, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or
otherwise using any software product
preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the HP End User License
Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.

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).
iii

iv Safety warning notice

Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 5
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Lights ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Button ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 15
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 15
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 19
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 22
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 25
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 25
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 26
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................................................ 26
Packaging and transporting guidelines .......................................................................... 27
Workstation guidelines ................................................................................ 27
5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ............................................................. 29
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 29
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................................... 31
v

6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 35
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 35
Display subcomponents (bezel, webcam, panel) ............................................................................. 35
Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 41
WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 43
RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 45
Memory module ................................................................................................................................ 46
Solid-state drive ................................................................................................................................ 47
Solid-state drive holder and board ................................................................................................... 48
Optical drive connector ..................................................................................................................... 50
TouchPad click board ......................................................................................................................... 51
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 52
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Fan ..................................................................................................................................................... 54
Heat sink assembly ........................................................................................................................... 55
System board .................................................................................................................................... 59
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 62
Power button board .......................................................................................................................... 73
Power connector ............................................................................................................................... 74
Top cover/keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 75
7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 77
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 77
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 77
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 77
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 78
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 79
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 79
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 79
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 80
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 81
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 81
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 81
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 82
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 82
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 83
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 84
vi

9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 85
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 85
10 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 87
Computer specications ...................................................................................................................................... 87
43.9-cm (17.3-in) display specications ............................................................................................................. 88
Hard drive specications ..................................................................................................................................... 88
M.2 solid-state drive specications .................................................................................................................... 89
DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specications ....................................................................................................... 90
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 91
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 91
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 92
12 Recycling .................................................................................................................................................. 95
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 97
vii

viii

1 Product description
Category Description UMA Discrete
(2 GB)
Discrete
(4 GB)
Product name HP 17 Laptop PC
Model numbers: 17-ak000 – 17-ak099
√ √ √
Processors AMD Quad-Core processor
A12-9720P (2.7-GHz, turbo up to 3.6 GHz, 2-MB L2 cache)
√ √
A10-9620P (2.5-GHz, turbo up to 3.4 GHz, 2-MB L2 cache) √ √
AMD Dual-Core processor
A9-9420 (3.0-GHz, turbo up to 3.6 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
A6-9220 (2.5-GHz, turbo up to 2.9 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache)
√ √
E2-9000e (1.5-GHz, turbo up to 2.0 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache) √
Graphics Internal graphics
AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
AMD Radeon R2 Graphics
√ √ √
Switchable discrete graphics
AMD Radeon™ M530 R17M-M1-70 with 4096 MB of dedicated video
memory
√
AMD Radeon™ M530 R17M-M1-70 with 2048 GB of dedicated video
memory
√
Dual graphics
AMD Radeon 535DX Dual Graphics
√
Support HD Decode, DX12, HDMI, and PX7
Support Optimus
√ √ √
Panel 16:9 Ultra Wide Aspect Ratio, 43.9-cm (17.3-in), WLED, at-at (4.0 mm),
eDP
HD+, SVA, BrightView, (1600×900); typical brightness: 220 nits (non-touch)
HD+, SVA, antiglare (1600×900), typical brightness: 220 nits (non-touch)
HD+, UWVA, BrightView, (1920×1080); typical brightness: 220 nits (touch)
FHD,, UWVA, antiglare (1920×1080), typical brightness: 300 nits (non-
touch)
FHD,, UWVA, antiglare (1920×1080), typical brightness: 300 nits (touch)
√ √ √
Memory One SODIMM slot - non-customer accessible / non-upgradeable
DDR4-1866-MHz single channel support
√
1

Category Description UMA Discrete
(2 GB)
Discrete
(4 GB)
Two SODIMM slots - non-customer accessible / non-upgradeable √ √ √
DDR4-1866-MHz dual channel support (DDR4-2400 downgrade to
DDR4-1866)
√ √ √
DDR4-1866-MHz single channel support (DDR4-2400 downgrade to
DDR4-1866)
√ √
Supports up to 16 GB of system RAM in the following congurations:
●16384-MB total system memory (8192×2)
●12288-MB total system memory (8192×1) + (4096×1)
●8192-MB total system memory (8192×1) or (4096×2)
●6144-MB total system memory (4096×1) + (2048×1)
●4096-MB total system memory (4096×1)
√ √ √
Hard drives Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) SATA hard drives in 9.5 mm (.37 in) and 7.2 mm (.
28 in) thicknesses
7.2 mm/9.5 mm share the same bracket
Single HDD congurations:
2-TB, 5400-rpm, 7.2 mm/9.5 mm
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 7.2 mm/9.5 mm
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.2 mm
M.2 SATA-3 solid-state drive:
256-GB
128-GB
M.2 SATA congurations (TLC):
256-GB
128-GB
√ √ √
Hard drive + solid-state drive congurations:
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm hard drive + 128-GB M.2 SATA-3 solid-state drive
√ √
Fixed optical drive Fixed, serial SATA, 9.0-mm tray load
DVD+/-RW Double-Layer SuperMulti writer
Supports zero power optical drive
Supports M-disc
√ √ √
Camera and
microphone
HP TrueVision HD
HD camera (xed, no tilt with activity LED, USB 2.0, BSI sensor, f2.4, 720p by
30 frames per second)
Single digital microphone
HP Camera:
VGA camera, indicator LED, USB 2.0, f2.4, 640×480 by 30 frames per second
Single digital microphone
√ √ √
2 Chapter 1 Product description

Category Description UMA Discrete
(2 GB)
Discrete
(4 GB)
Audio HP Audio Control
Dual speakers
√ √ √
Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 network interface card (NIC) √ √ √
Wireless networking Integrated wireless options with single antenna (M.2/PCIe):
Compatible with Miracast-certied devices
Support for the following WLAN formats:
●Realtek RTL 8188EE 802.11 bgn 1x1 WiFi Adapter
●Realtek RTL8723DE 802.11 bgn 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapter
●Realtek RTL8723BE-VB 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter
√ √ √
Integrated wireless options with dual antennas (M.2/PCIe):
Compatible with Miracast-certied devices
Support for the following WLAN formats:
●Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo
(non-vPro)
●Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11AC 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo
Adapter (non-vPro)
√ √ √
External media card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader
Support SD/SDHC/SDXC
Push-push insertion/removal
√ √ √
Internal Card One M.2 slot for WLAN √ √ √
Ports HDMI version 1.4 supporting 1920 ×1080 @ 60Hz
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
USB 3.0 (2)
USB 2.0 (1)
AC Smart Pin adapter plug
Combo audio jack (headphone/microphone)
√ √ √
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Keyboard
Full size standard textured island-style keyboard with numeric keypad
Full size backlit coat UV paint island-style keyboard with numeric key pad
TouchPad
TouchPad image sensor
Multitouch gestures enabled
Taps enabled by default
Support Modern Trackpad Gestures
√ √ √
Power requirements Battery
4-cell, 41-Whr, li-ion battery
√ √ √
3

Category Description UMA Discrete
(2 GB)
Discrete
(4 GB)
3-cell, 31-Whr, li-ion battery √
AC adapters: √ √ √
45 W √
65 W √ √
65 W EM √ √ √
1 meter power cord √ √ √
Security TPM 2.0
Kensington Security Lock
√ √ √
Operating system Preinstalled
Windows 10
For Developed Market (ML):
Windows 10 Home ML
Windows 10 Home Plus ML
For Emerging Market (EM/SL):
Windows 10 Home EM/SL
Windows 10 Home Plus EM/SL
Windows 10 Home Value NB EM/SL
Windows 10 Home Value NB Select Geo EM/SL
For China Market:
CPPP Windows 10 Home High End China Language Edition
CPPP Windows 10 Home China Language Edition
For APJ SEAP Market (EM/SL):
SEAP Windows 10 Home EM/SL
SEAP Windows 10 Home Value Notebook
SEAP Windows 10 Home Plus
Ubuntu Standard
FreeDOS 2.0
√ √ √
Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:
AC adapter
Battery
Optical drive
√ √ √
4 Chapter 1 Product description

2 Getting to know your computer
Right side
Component Description
(1) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
●O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(2) Drive light ●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(3) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
▲Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(4) USB 2.0 port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides data transfer.
(5) Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, type help in the
taskbar search box, select Help and Support, and then type
disc compatibility in the search box.
Right side 5

Component Description
(6) Optical drive eject button Releases the optical drive disc tray.
(7) 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.
Left side
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) AC adapter and battery light ●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully
charged.
●Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and the
battery has reached a low battery level.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charging.
●O: The battery is not charging.
(3) 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.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●White: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(5) 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.
(6) USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provide high-speed data transfer.
(7) 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.
6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Component Description
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.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
Display
Component Description
(1) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(2) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images.
(3) Internal microphone Records sound.
(4) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer, and antenna location varies. 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 Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP Documentation.
Display 7

Keyboard area
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
(2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Lights
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Mute light ●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
Keyboard area 9

Button
Component Description
Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
▲Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select
Power & sleep settings.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Power
Options.
10 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Special keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(3) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE: On select products, the f5 action key turns the keyboard
backlight feature o or on.
(5) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
Keyboard area 11

Action keys
An action key performs the function indicated by the icon on the key. To determine which keys are on your
product, see Special keys on page 11.
▲To use an action key, press and hold the key.
Icon Description
Opens the Get started app.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Switches the screen image between display devices connected to the system. For example, if a monitor is
connected to the computer, repeatedly pressing this key alternates the screen image from the computer
display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor.
Turns the keyboard backlight o or on (select products only).
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn o this feature.
Mutes or restores speaker sound.
Decreases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Increases speaker volume incrementally while you hold down the key.
Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a Blu-ray Disc (BD).
Starts, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
Turns the airplane mode and wireless feature on or o.
NOTE: The airplane mode key is also referred to as the wireless button.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up before a wireless connection is possible.
12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer