HP Victus 16z-e000 Manual

Maintenance and Service Guide
SUMMARY
This guide provides information about spare parts, removal and replacement of parts, security, backing up, and more.

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First Edition: May 2021
Document Part Number: M50596-001
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This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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Safety warning notice
Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices
described.
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place
the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by applicable safety standards.
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iv Safety warning notice

Important notice about Customer Self-Repair parts
Your computer includes Customer Self-Repair parts and parts that should be accessed by only an authorized
service provider.
IMPORTANT: See "Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts" for details.
Accessing parts described in "Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts" can
damage the computer or void your warranty.
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Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 5
Right side ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left side ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Low blue light mode (select products only) ........................................................................................ 7
Keyboard area ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Touchpad settings and components ................................................................................................... 8
Touchpad settings ............................................................................................................. 9
Adjusting touchpad settings .......................................................................... 9
Turning on the touchpad ................................................................................ 9
Touchpad components ...................................................................................................... 9
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Button ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Rear ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 18
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 18
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 21
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 23
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 25
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 25
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 25
Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................................... 26
Generating static electricity .............................................................................................................. 26
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment ............................................................................... 27
Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................................................. 27
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Grounding the work area ................................................................................................................... 28
Recommended materials and equipment ........................................................................................ 28
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) ................................................................................. 29
Removing dirt and debris from your computer ................................................................................ 29
Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant ..................................................................................... 30
Caring for wood veneer (select products only) ................................................................................. 31
Packaging and transporting guidelines .............................................................................................................. 31
Accessing support information ........................................................................................................................... 31
5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts ............................................................. 33
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 33
Preparation for disassembly ............................................................................................................. 33
Solid-state drive ................................................................................................................................ 33
Memory modules ............................................................................................................................... 35
6 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts .................................................... 37
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 37
Preparation for disassembly ............................................................................................................. 37
Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 37
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Card reader ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Heat sink ............................................................................................................................................ 41
Fans ................................................................................................................................................... 43
WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 44
USB board .......................................................................................................................................... 45
RJ-45 cap ........................................................................................................................................... 46
System board .................................................................................................................................... 47
Touchpad ........................................................................................................................................... 50
Rear n ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Rear vent ........................................................................................................................................... 52
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 53
Power connector cable ...................................................................................................................... 59
Top cover with keyboard ................................................................................................................... 60
7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 62
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 62
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 62
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 62
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Preparing for a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 63
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 63
Installing a BIOS update .................................................................................................. 63
8 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 65
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 65
Using Windows tools for backing up ................................................................................................. 65
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 65
Restoring and recovering your system ............................................................................................................... 65
Creating a system restore ................................................................................................................. 66
Restoring and recovery methods ...................................................................................................... 66
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 66
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 66
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) .................................................................................. 67
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 68
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 68
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code ...................................... 68
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................ 68
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Help and Support
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 68
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from Support Assistant ................... 69
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start menu (select
products only) ................................................................................................................. 69
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 69
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP ......... 69
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store ..... 69
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 70
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ............................................................................. 70
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ............................................................................................................. 70
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code ............................................. 70
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................... 71
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive .............................................. 71
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .............................. 71
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number
(select products only) ..................................................................................................... 71
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ............................................. 72
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ................................................................. 72
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................. 72
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Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number ............................................................................................................................ 72
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings .................................................... 72
10 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Computer specications ...................................................................................................................................... 74
40.9 cm (16.1 in) display specications .............................................................................................................. 74
Solid-state drive specications ........................................................................................................................... 75
11 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 76
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................................ 76
Requirements for specic countries and regions ................................................................................................ 76
12 Recycling .................................................................................................................................................. 78
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 79
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1 Product description
This table provides detailed product information.
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions
Category Description
Product Name Victus by HP 16 Laptop PC
Model numbers: 16-e0xxx
CTO: 16z-e000
Processors AMD® processors
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H Mobile Processor (3.2 GHz, turbo up to 4.4 GHz), 3200 MHz/16 MB L3 cache, 8 core,
TDP 45W
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Mobile Processor (3.3 GHz, turbo up to 4.2 GHz), 3200 MHz/16 MB L3 cache, 6 core, TDP
45W
Graphics Internal graphics
Radeon™ Vega7 Graphics
Hybrid graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics
AMD Radeon RX 5500M
Supports HD Decode, DX12, and HDMI
Supports Optimus®
Supports GPS (GPU Performance Scaling)
Mixed reality (MR) compatible (60 Hz frame rate)
Supports virtual reality (VR)
Display 40.9 cm (16.1 in), antiglare, WLED, at (3.2 mm), narrow bezel
Full high-denition (FHD) (1920 × 1080), Ultra Wide Viewing Angle (UWVA) NTSC 45, eDP 1.3, 250 nits, 144
Hz, FreeSync support
FHD, UWVA sRGB 100, eDP 1.2 without PSR, 300 nits, FreeSync support
FHD, UWVA sRGB 100, low blue light, eDP 1.3 + PSR, 300 nits, 144 Hz
FHD, UWVA 45, eDP 1.2 without PSR, 250 nits
Quad high-denition (QHD) (2560 × 1440), UWVA sRGB 100, low blue light, eDP 1.4 + PSR, 300 nits, 165 Hz,
FreeSync support
Memory Customer accessible or upgradeable
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Two SODIMM slots, dual-channel support
DDR4-3200
Supports the following congurations:
●32 GB (16 × 2)
●16 GB (8 × 2)
●12 GB (8 + 4)
●8 GB (4 × 2 or 8 × 1)
Primary storage PCIe, NVMe, M.2 2280 solid-state drives
1 TB, PCIe-3 × 4, TLC
512 GB, PCIe-3 × 4, TLC
256 GB, PCIe, TLC
Audio and video B&O HD Audio
Dual speakers
Support for HP Audio Boost
HP Wide Vision HD Camera: indicator LED, USB 2.0, HD BSI sensor, f2.0, WDR, 88° WFOV
720p by 30 frames per second
Dual-array digital microphone with appropriate software: beam forming, echo cancellation, noise
suppression
RJ-45/network jack Integrated 10/100/1000 NIC
Sensor Accelerometer
Wireless Compatible with Miracast® devices
Integrated wireless options with dual antennas
Realtek® Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852AE + Bluetooth® 5.2 (802.11ax 2 × 2, multi-user, multiple input, multiple output
(MU-MIMO) supported, supporting gigabit le transfer speeds)
Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852AE-VT + Bluetooth 5.2 (802.11ax 1 × 2, MU-MIMO supported, supporting gigabit le
transfer speeds)
Media card reader HP Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader
Supports microSD™, SDHC™, SDXC™
Push-push insertion/removal
Ports HDMI v2.0 + HDCP 2.2 supporting: up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz (models with GeForce 1650 graphics)
HDMI v2.1 + HDCP 2.2 supporting: up to 7680 × 4320 @ 60 Hz (models with the following graphics: RTX 3050,
RTX 3050Ti, RTX 3060)
Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
RJ-45 connector
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supports data transfer, HP Sleep & Charge; DisplayPort™ 1.4 out up to 5120 × 2880 @
60 Hz through adapter; HDMI 2.1 out up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz with HDCP 2.2 through adapter)
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
(3) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (left port supports HP Sleep & Charge)
AC Smart Pin adapter plug
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Keyboard
Full size, backlit, island-style with numeric keypad in the following colors: mica silver, ceramic white, and
performance blue
Clickpad
Image sensor
Multitouch gestures enabled
Precision touchpad support
Support for modern trackpad gestures
Taps enabled as default
Power requirements Battery
4 cell, 70.9 Whr, lithium-polymer
HP long life
HP Fast Charge Technology
Smart AC adapters (PFC, 4.5 mm)
200 W, right angle
150 W
Power cord
C5, premium,1 m (3.3 ft)
C5, conventional,1 m (3.3 ft)
Security Supports Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0, rmware based
Operating system Windows® 10 Home 64
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 Africa Market
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language India Market
Windows 10 Home 64 Plus Single Language Indonesia Market
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language Africa Market
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language India Market
Windows 10 Home 64 Single Language Indonesia Market
Windows 10 Pro 64
FreeDOS 3.0
Serviceability End user replaceable parts
AC adapter
Solid-state drive
Memory modules
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2 Getting to know your computer
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right side
Identify the components on the right side of the computer.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Vent (select products only) 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.
(2) USB SuperSpeed ports Connect a USB device, provide high-speed data transfer, and (for
select products) charge small devices (such as a smartphone)
when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
Left side
Identify the components on the left side of the computer.
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Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
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 amber: 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) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4) RJ-45 (network) status lights ●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 SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is o.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(7) USB Type-C® SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep
and Charge
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is o.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
– and –
Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
(8) 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.
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Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(9) 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.
Display
The computer display can include essential components such as speakers, antennas, cameras, and
microphones.
Low blue light mode (select products only)
Your computer display is shipped from the factory in low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and
safety. Also, blue light mode automatically adjusts blue light emissions when you are using the computer at
night or for reading.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper
workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort
Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is
available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
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Table 2-3 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. Some
cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of
a password logon.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
(4) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
*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:
▲Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation.
Keyboard area
Keyboards can vary by language.
Touchpad settings and components
Learn the touchpad settings and components
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Touchpad settings
Learn how to adjust touchpad settings.
Adjusting touchpad settings
Use these steps to adjust touchpad settings and gestures.
1. Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
2. Choose a setting.
Turning on the touchpad
Follow these steps to turn on the touchpad.
1.Type touchpad settings in the taskbar search box, and then press enter.
2. Using an external mouse, click the touchpad button.
If you are not using an external mouse, press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the
touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to select the button.
Touchpad components
Identify the touchpad components.
Table 2-4 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
(2) Left control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
(3) Right control zone Textured area that allows you to perform additional gestures.
Keyboard area 9

Lights
Identify the lights on the computer.
Table 2-5 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Mute light ●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
(3) Touchpad light ●On: The touchpad is o.
●O: The touchpad is on.
(4) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking (select products only): The computer is in the
Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts o
power to the display and other unnecessary components.
●O: Depending on your computer model, the computer is
o, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the power-
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
Button
Identify the computer button.
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