HP Spectre Manual

HP SpectreXT
Maintenance and Service Guide
IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP
authorized service providers only.

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Development Company, L.P.
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First Edition: May 2012
Document Part Number: 684443-001

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 ................................................................................................................ 3
Display .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Button, speakers, and other components ............................................................................................. 4
Keys ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Lights .................................................................................................................................................... 7
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Left side ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Right side ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Rear .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 12
3 Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................................... 13
Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 14
Display assembly subcomponents ..................................................................................................... 17
Mass storage device .......................................................................................................................... 18
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................ 18
Sequential part number listing ............................................................................................................ 19
4 Removal and replacement procedures ....................................................................................................... 22
Preliminary replacement requirements ............................................................................................... 22
Tools required .................................................................................................................... 22
Service considerations ....................................................................................................... 22
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................... 22
Cables and connectors ..................................................................................... 22
Drive handling ................................................................................................... 23
Grounding guidelines ......................................................................................................... 23
Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................ 23
Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................. 25
Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 26
Service label ...................................................................................................................... 27
Base enclosure .................................................................................................................. 27
Battery ............................................................................................................................... 29
RTC battery ....................................................................................................................... 31
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Solid-state drive ................................................................................................................. 33
WLAN module .................................................................................................................... 34
Fan ..................................................................................................................................... 35
RJ-45 module cover ........................................................................................................... 35
System board ..................................................................................................................... 37
Heat sink ............................................................................................................................ 40
Speakers ............................................................................................................................ 41
USB/Audio board ............................................................................................................... 43
TouchPad module .............................................................................................................. 45
TouchPad LED board ........................................................................................................ 46
Power connector cable ...................................................................................................... 47
Power button board ........................................................................................................... 49
Display panel ..................................................................................................................... 51
Webcam assembly ............................................................................................................ 55
Backlit keyboard ................................................................................................................ 56
WLAN antenna cables ....................................................................................................... 58
Top cover ........................................................................................................................... 59
5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics ............................................................................................ 61
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 61
Starting Setup Utility .......................................................................................................... 61
Changing the language of Setup Utility ............................................................................. 61
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility ............................................................................ 62
Displaying system information ........................................................................................... 62
Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility .......................................................................... 63
Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 63
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................. 63
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................... 64
Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 64
Using System Diagnostics .................................................................................................................. 65
6 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 66
Computer specifications ..................................................................................................................... 66
13.3-inch display specifications .......................................................................................................... 66
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 68
Restoring the system .......................................................................................................................... 68
Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 68
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 69
Using the dedicated recovery partition .............................................................................. 69
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Restoring using the restore media ..................................................................................... 71
Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 71
Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 71
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 72
Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 73
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 73
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 73
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 73
8 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 74
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................ 74
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................... 74
9 Recycling ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 77
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1 Product description
Category Description
Product Name HP ENVY Spectre XT Ultrabook PC
Processors Intel® Core™' i7-3667U (2.0GHz, turbo up to 3.1GHz) 1600MHz/4M L3
Intel® Core™ ' i7-3517U (1.9GHz, turbo up to 3.0GHz) 1600MHz/4M L3
Intel® Core i5-3317U (1.7GHz, turbo up to 2.6GHz) 1600MHz/3M L3
Chipset Intel® HM76 - Platform Controller Hub (PCH - Panther Point-M)
Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4000 discrete-class graphics. Supports BD and or HD-DVD playback with HD
decode, and DX11 support and HDMI support
Panel 13.3" HD WLED BrightView (1366x768) (3.64mm) SVA at 45% Color Gamut Slim, Shuriken, 200
nits
All display assemblies include 2 wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables.
Supports 16:9 wide aspect ratio
Support for non-flush glass panel cover (non-PMMA)
Memory Supports up to 4GB max system memory (on-board)
DDR3L - 1600MHz dual channel support
Supports up to 4096MB (256M x 16 x 8PCs ) - 1600 MHz
Drives mSATA SSD configurations:
●128-GB SSD
●256-GB SSD
Audio and video Dual array digital microphones
Two integrated stereo speakers
HP TrueVision high-definition webcam (fixed, no tilt, 1280×720 by 30 frames per second)
Ethernet Integrated 10/100/1000 GB network interface card (NIC)
Wireless Integrated WLAN options by way of wireless module
Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly
Supports the following WLAN formats:
●Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 + Bluetooth combo w/* 2 Antennas (802.11 a/g/n))
External media card Push-push insertion/removal
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Category Description
HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader supports the following digital card formats:
●MultiMediaCard
●Secure Digital (SD) Card
●Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Card
Ports ●3-pin AC power (non-smart pin)
●Audio-in (mono microphone), supports jack detection
●Audio-out (stereo headphone), supports jack detection
●HDMI version 1.4b supporting 1920p, 1920 ×1200 @ 60Hz
●RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)
●USB 3.0 port
●USB 2.0 charging port
Backlit keyboard/
pointing devices
97% Duracoat, island-style backlit keyboard, no spill-resistance (in black finish)
Backlit, island-style keyboard (NA CTO onlly)
TouchPad with multi-touch gestures
Taps enabled as default
Power requirements Supports the following HP AC adapters:
●65-W (non-smart) PFC RC V EM 3-wire HP AC adapter
Supports the following batteries:
●4-cell, 45WHr 3.05 AH Li-ion battery
Operating system Preinstalled:
●Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
●Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
●Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
Serviceability End-user replaceable parts:
●AC adapter
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2 External component identification
Display
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed
while the power is on.
NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the
outside of the computer.
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local area networks (WLANs).
(3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.
(5) HP TrueVision HD Webcam Records video, captures still photographs, and allows video
conferences and online chat by means of streaming video.
To use the webcam, select Start >All Programs >CyberLink
YouCam.
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Button, speakers, and other components
Component Description
(1) Power button ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
the computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
initiate Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
button briefly to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
down briefly to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button
will result in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft®
Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and
hold the power button down for at least 5 seconds to turn
off the computer.
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. For more information, see the User Guide.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel >System and Security >Power Options,
or see the User Guide.
(2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with
wireless local area networks (WLANs).
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Component Description
(3) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
*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. These notices are located in Help and Support.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the bkey, the spacebar, or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
NOTE: On select models, the f5 action key turns the
radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on.
(5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Power light ●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode 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. For more information, see the
User Guide.
(2) Backlit keyboard backlight indicator Indicates that the keyboard backlight feature off or on.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off this feature.
(4) Mute light ●Amber: Computer sound is off.
●Off: Computer sound is on.
(4) Wireless light ●White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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Component Description
(5) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the keys to all capital
letters.
(6) TouchPad light ●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light ●On: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(3) TouchPad zone Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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Left side
Component Description
(1) RJ-45 (network) lights (2) ●Green: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(2) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
device.
(4) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB 3.0 device and provides
enhanced USB power performance.
(5) 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.
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Right side
Component Description
(1) Power light ●White: The computer is on.
●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,
which is an energy-saving mode. The computer shuts
off power to the display and other unneeded
components.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation
is an energy-saving mode 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. For more information, see the
User Guide.
(2) Hard drive light ●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(3) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in
(microphone) jack
Produces sound when connected to optional powered
stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or
television audio. Also connects an optional headset
microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust
the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a
headset. For additional safety information, refer to the
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices.
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) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory
Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC)
(5) USB 2.0 charging port Connects an optional USB device. The USB 2.0 charging
port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3
players, even when the computer is off.
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Component Description
(6) 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.
(7) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Rear
Component Description
Vent Enables 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.
Bottom
Component Description
(1) Speakers (4)
NOTE: Two of the speakers are not
shown in this illustration.
Produce sound.
(2) Vents (2) 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.
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