HP Pavilion TouchSmart Notebook PC Manual

HP Pavilion 14 Notebook PC
HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14 Notebook
PC
Maintenance and Service Guide

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common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.
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First Edition: September 2013
Document Part Number: 730398-001

Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts
CAUTION: Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should only be
accessed by an authorized service provider. See Chapter 5, "Removal and replacement procedures
for Customer Self-Repair parts," for details. Accessing parts described in Chapter 6, "Removal and
replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts," can damage the computer or
void your warranty.
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iv Important Notice about Customer Self-Repair Parts

Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard,
flat 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 airflow. 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 defined by the
International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Product description ........................................................................................................................................ 1
2 External component identification ................................................................................................................ 6
Finding your hardware and software information ................................................................................. 6
Locating hardware ............................................................................................................... 6
Locating software ................................................................................................................. 6
Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Left side ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Display .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Top ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
TouchPad .......................................................................................................................... 10
Lights ................................................................................................................................. 11
Buttons and speakers ........................................................................................................ 12
Keys ................................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 15
3 Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................................... 17
Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 17
Display assembly subcomponents ..................................................................................................... 25
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................ 26
Mass storage devices ......................................................................................................................... 27
Sequential part number listing ............................................................................................................ 27
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements ........................................................... 36
Tools required .................................................................................................................................... 36
Service considerations ....................................................................................................................... 36
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................... 36
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................... 37
Drive handling .................................................................................................................... 37
Grounding guidelines ......................................................................................................................... 38
Electrostatic discharge damage ......................................................................................... 38
Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................................. 39
Workstation guidelines ...................................................................................... 39
Equipment guidelines ........................................................................................ 40
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5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ................................................. 41
Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 41
Battery ............................................................................................................................... 42
Service door ....................................................................................................................... 43
Memory module ................................................................................................................. 44
WLAN module .................................................................................................................... 46
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................... 48
6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ...................................... 50
Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 50
Display panel ..................................................................................................................... 51
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 54
Top cover ........................................................................................................................... 59
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................... 63
Power button board ........................................................................................................... 66
TouchPad button board ..................................................................................................... 68
Optical drive connector cable ............................................................................................ 69
System board ..................................................................................................................... 71
RTC battery ....................................................................................................................... 78
Fan ..................................................................................................................................... 80
Heat sink assembly ............................................................................................................ 82
Power connector cable ...................................................................................................... 86
Speakers ............................................................................................................................ 87
Display assembly ............................................................................................................... 88
Display assembly subcomponents .................................................................................... 91
7 Windows 8 – Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ............................... 94
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 94
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 94
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 94
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 95
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...................................................................................... 95
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ............................... 96
8 Ubuntu Linux – Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ...................................................... 97
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 97
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 97
Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 97
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 97
Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 98
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Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility .............................................................. 98
Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 98
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 99
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 99
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 99
Using Advanced System Diagnostics ............................................................................................... 100
9 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 101
Computer specifications ................................................................................................................... 101
35.56 cm (14.0 in), display specifications ......................................................................................... 102
Hard drive specifications .................................................................................................................. 103
DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combination Drive specifications ............................................ 103
10 Windows 8 – Backing up, restoring, and recovering ............................................................................ 105
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................. 105
Creating HP Recovery media .......................................................................................... 105
Restore and recovery ....................................................................................................................... 106
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................ 107
What you need to know ................................................................................... 107
Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image ..................... 107
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................. 108
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................. 108
Removing the HP Recovery partition ............................................................................... 108
11 Ubuntu Linux – Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................ 110
Performing a system recovery .......................................................................................................... 110
Creating the restore DVDs ............................................................................................... 110
Creating a restore image on a USB device ..................................................................... 110
Performing recovery using the restore media .................................................................. 111
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 111
12 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................. 113
Requirements for all countries .......................................................................................................... 113
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................. 114
13 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................... 116
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 117
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1 Product description
Category Description AMD Intel
Product Name HP Pavilion 14 Notebook PC
HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14 Notebook PC
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Processors Processors are attached to the system board.
AMD™ ●AMD A10-5745M (2.9 GHz/2.1 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1333 MHz DDR3L)
quad core, 25 W
●AMD A8-5545M (2.7 GHz/1.7 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1333 MHz DDR3L)
quad core, 19 W
●AMD A8-4555M (2.4 GHz/1.6 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1600 MHz DDR3L)
quad core, 19 W, for use with computer models with UMA graphics
●AMD A6-4455M (2.6 GHz/2.1GHz, 2MB L2, 1600 MHz DDR3L)
dual core, 17 W, for use with computer models with UMA graphics
●AMD A6-5200 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2, 1600 MHz DDR3L), quad core,
25 W
●AMD A4-5000 (1.5 GHz, 2 MB L2, 1600 MHz DDR3L), quad core,
15 W
●AMD E2-3000 (1.65 GHz, 1 MB L2, 1600 MHz DDR3L), dual core,
15 W
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Intel
®
4th generation processors:
●Intel Core
TM
i7-4500U 1.8 GHz processor (3.0 MB L3 cache, 15 W)
●Intel Core i5-4200U 1.6 GHz processor (3.0 MB L3 cache, 15 W)
●Intel Core i3-4005U 1.7 GHz processor (3.0 MB L3 cache, 15 W)
3rd generation processors:
●Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz processor (3.0 MB L3 cache, 1600
MHz DDR3, 17 W)
●Intel Pentium 2117U 1.8 GHz processor (2.0 MB L3 cache, 1600
MHz DDR3, 17 W)
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Chipset ●AMD A76M FCH √
●Intel HM76 Express (for use with 4th generation Intel processors)
●Intel HM86 Express (Integrated in MCP), for use with 3rd
generation Intel processors
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Category Description AMD Intel
Graphics Internal graphics:
●AMD Radeon HD 8610G, for use with computer models with
A10-5745M processor
●AMD Radeon HD 8510G, for use with computer models with
A8-5545M processor
●AMD Radeon HD 8400G, for use with computer models with
A6-5200 processor
●AMD Radeon HD 8330, for use with computer models with A4-5000
processor
●AMD Radeon HD 8280, for use with computer models with E2-3000
processor
●AMD Radeon HD 7600G, for use with computer models with
A8-4555M processor
●AMD Radeon HD 7500G, for use with computer models with
A6-4455M processor
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●Intel HD Graphics 4400, for use with 4th Generation Intel Core
processors
●Intel HD Graphics 4000, for use with 3rd Generation Intel Core
processors
●Intel HD Graphics, for use with 3rd Generation Intel Pentium
processors
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Switchable discrete graphics:
Supports:
HD decode, DX11.1, and HDMI
Px5.5
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HD decode, DX11, and HDMI
AMD Start Now (AMD IOIC) 1.0
AMD Start Now (AMD IOIC) 2.0
√
Optimus, supports Dynamic Switching √
●AMD Radeon™ HD 8670M with 2048 MB of dedicated video
memory (256 M x 16 DDR3 1 GHz x 4 PCs)
●AMD Radeon HD 8670M with 1024 MB of dedicated video memory
(128 M x16 DDR3 1 GHz x 4 PCs)
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●NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M with 2048 MB of dedicated video
memory (258 M x 16 DDR3 900 MHz x 4 PCs), 64 bit
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Dual Graphics:
●AMD Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics, for use with
computer models with A10-5745M processors
●AMD Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics, for use with
computer models with A8-5545M processors
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Category Description AMD Intel
Panel ●35.56 cm (14 in), high-definition (HD), white light-emitting diode
(WLED), BrightView (1366×768) flat display, 3.6 mm, SVA, typical
brightness: 200 cd/m
2
(nits)
●35.56 cm (14 in), HD, WLED, BrightView (1366×768) slim display,
3.0 mm, typical brightness: 200 cd/m
2
(nits) SVA + eTP touch
(Multitouch enabled)
16:9 Ultra Wide Aspect Ratio
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Memory Supports the following configurations:
●12288 MB (8192 MB×1+ 4096 MB×1) (select models only)
●8192 MB (8192 MB×1 or 4096 MB×2; not supported on computer
models equipped with a 32-bit operating system)
●6144 MB (4096 MB×1 + 2048 MB×1; not supported on computer
models equipped with a 32-bit operating system)
●4096 MB (4096 MB×1 or 2048 MB×2)
●2048 MB (2048 MB×1)
Two SODIMM customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots
DDR3L-1600 MHz dual channel support
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DDR3L-1600 MHz single channel support √
Hard drive Supports 6.35 cm (2.5 in) hard drives in 9.5 mm (.37 in) and 7.0 mm (.28
in) thicknesses (all hard drives use the same bracket)
Supports the following hard drives:
●1 TB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm
●750 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm
●500 GB, 5400 rpm, 7.0 mm
Customer-accessible
Serial ATA
HP 3D DriveGuard
√√
24 GB mSATA solid-state drive with system memory up to 8 GB (for use
with select computer models with switchable discrete graphics)
√
Supports the following:
●500 GB, 5400 rpm, + 8 GB NAND Hybrid HDD; 7 mm
●750 GB, 5400 rpm, + 8 GB NAND Hybrid HDD; 9.5 mm
●1 TB, 5400 rpm, + 8 GB NAND Hybrid HDD; 9.5 mm
√
Optical drive Fixed
Serial ATA
9.5 mm tray load
DVD±RW Double-Layer SuperMulti Drive
Zero power optical drive
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Category Description AMD Intel
Audio
and video
Supports:
DTS Sound+
Dual speakers
HP TrueVision HD webcam (fixed, no tilt with activity LED; 1280×720 by
30 frames per second)
Two dual array, digital microphones with appropriate beam-forming,
echo-cancellation, noise-reduction software
USB 2.0, M-jpeg
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Supports Nuance Voice Recognition √
Ethernet Integrated 10/100 NIC √√
Wireless Integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) options by way of wireless
module
One half-size mini card slot
Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly
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Support for the following WLAN formats:
●Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
●Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo
Adapter
●Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
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●Intel Wireless-N 7260BN 802.11 bgn 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0
combo adapter WLAN module; Intel WiDi support. Support for Intel
Smart Connect Technology 4.1. No support for Ubuntu Linux.
●Mediatek MT7630E 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo
Adapter
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External media
cards
HP Multi-Format Memory Card Reader slot with push-push technology,
supporting the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) Memory Card
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Ports ●AC Smart Pin adapter plug (4.5 mm barrel)
●Combination audio-out (stereo headphone)/audio-in (mono
microphone)
●RJ-45 (Ethernet)
●USB 3.0 (2 ports), USB 2.0 (1 port)
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●HDMI version 1.4 output supporting 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Hot Plug /
Unplug and auto detect for correct output to wide-aspect versus
standard aspect video
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●HDMI version 1.4 output supporting 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Hot Plug /
Unplug and auto detect for correct output to wide-aspect versus
standard aspect video
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Category Description AMD Intel
Keyboard/
pointing
devices
Full-size black textured island-style, with black keyboard frame
Full-size white painted island-style, with white keyboard frame
Multitouch gestures enabled
Supports Windows 8 Modern Trackpad Gestures
Supports PS/2 interface
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Power
requirements
Supports the following AC adapters:
●65 W HP Smart AC adapter (nPFC, 3-wire, 4.5 mm)
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●90 W Smart AC adapter (PFC, 3-wire, 4.5 mm) √
Supports battery fast charge
Supports the following batteries (battery is user-removable)
●4 cell battery - 41 Whr (2.8 AH)
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●4 cell battery - 48 Whr (3.2 AH) √
Security ●Security cable lock √√
●Intel IPT support
●Intel AT-p Ready support (select models only)
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Operating
system
Preinstalled:
●Windows 8 Standard 64-bit
●Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
●FreeDOS 2.0
●Ubuntu Linux
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Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:
●AC adapter
●Battery
●Keyboard (select model replacement only)
●Memory module
●Optical drive
●WLAN module
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2 External component identification
Finding your hardware and software information
Locating hardware
To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:
1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.
2. Select System and Security, and then in the System area, click Device Manager.
A list reveals all the devices installed on your computer.
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer:
1. From the Start screen, right-click using the mouse.
– or –
Swipe from the top of the TouchPad to reveal all apps.
2. Select the All apps icon.
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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 off power to the display and other
unneeded components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
NOTE: For select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology
feature is enabled at the factory. Rapid Start Technology
allows your computer to resume quickly from inactivity.
(2) Hard drive light ●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard
drive.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) / Audio-in
(microphone) 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
microphone-only devices.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before using the headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start
screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app,
select My computer, and then select User guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in
(microphone).
(4) USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub.
(5) Optical drive Reads and/or writes, depending on your computer model, to an
optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, navigate to the Help
and Support webpage. Follow the web page instructions to select
your computer model. Select Support & Drivers, and then select
Product Information.
(6) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.
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Left side
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) AC adapter light ●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
●Off: The computer is using DC power.
(3) 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.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack
RJ-45 (network) status lights (2)
Connects a network cable.
White: The network is connected.
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(5) Vent Enable airflow 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 off during routine
operation.
(6) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed HDMI device.
(7) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(8) Memory card reader Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as
Secure Digital (SD).
To insert:
1. Hold the card, label side up, with connectors facing
the slot and push in the card until it is firmly seated.
To remove:
1. Press in on the card and quickly release it until it pops
out.
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Display
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
NOTE: To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you
need a broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (purchased
separately), high-speed internet service purchased from an
Internet service provider, and a wireless router (purchased
separately).
(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(4) Webcam Records video and captures photographs. Some models may
allow you to video conference and chat online using streaming
video.
To use the webcam, from the Start screen, type c, and then
select CyberLink YouCam from the list of applications.
*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, from the Start screen, type support,
select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides.
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Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
NOTE: The TouchPad also supports edge-swipe
gestures.
(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.
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