HP ZBook 15 G4 Manual

HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation
Maintenance and Service Guide
IMPORTANT! This document is intended for
HP authorized service providers only.

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First Edition: April 2017
Document Part number: 915575-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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versions of Windows. Systems may require
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Safety warning notice
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 contact 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 the International Standard for Safety of
Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
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Table of contents
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Components .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Display .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Keyboard area ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Lights ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Buttons and ngerprint reader ......................................................................................................... 12
Special keys ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Action keys ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Front ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3 Illustrated parts catalog .............................................................................................................................. 18
Computer major components .............................................................................................................................. 18
Bracket Kit ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Display assembly subcomponents ...................................................................................................................... 22
Cable Kit ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Plastics Kit ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Mass storage devices ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Miscellaneous parts ............................................................................................................................................. 26
4 Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements .................................................................... 27
Tools required ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Service considerations ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Plastic parts ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................................... 28
Drive handling ................................................................................................................................... 28
Grounding guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................................................ 28
Packaging and transporting guidelines .......................................................................... 30
Workstation guidelines ................................................................................ 30
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5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts ................................................... 32
Component replacement procedures .................................................................................................................. 32
Display subcomponents (bezel, panel, camera) ............................................................................... 32
Bottom cover ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Memory module ................................................................................................................................ 38
Solid-state drive (M.2) ....................................................................................................................... 40
WLAN module .................................................................................................................................... 41
WWAN module ................................................................................................................................... 43
Smart card reader .............................................................................................................................. 45
Hard drive .......................................................................................................................................... 46
RTC battery ........................................................................................................................................ 48
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 49
Heat sink assembly ........................................................................................................................... 52
Graphics board .................................................................................................................................. 56
Speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 57
TouchPad module .............................................................................................................................. 58
LED board .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Fans ................................................................................................................................................... 60
Fingerprint reader board ................................................................................................................... 61
System board .................................................................................................................................... 62
Display assembly ............................................................................................................................... 65
Lock bracket ...................................................................................................................................... 73
6 Troubleshooting guide ................................................................................................................................. 74
Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 75
General troubleshooting steps ............................................................................................................................ 75
Identify the issue ............................................................................................................................... 76
1. Understand the issue .................................................................................................. 76
Boot up sequence ......................................................................................... 76
Failure classication ..................................................................................... 76
2. Examine the environment .......................................................................................... 78
3. Perform a visual inspection of hardware ................................................................... 79
4. Update BIOS and drivers ............................................................................................. 79
Manually updating BIOS and drivers ............................................................ 79
Remotely deploying BIOS and drivers .......................................................... 79
Analyze the issue ............................................................................................................................... 79
5. Remove or uninstall recently added hardware, software .......................................... 79
6. HP Hardware Diagnostics and Tools ........................................................................... 80
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ............................................................. 80
HP Support Assistant (HPSA) ....................................................................... 82
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HP BIOS Conguration Utility (BCU) ............................................................. 83
HP Image Diagnostic Tool ............................................................................. 83
HP Thermal Monitor ..................................................................................... 83
Non HP diagnostics tools ............................................................................. 83
7. Status lights, blinking light codes, troubleshooting lights, and POST error
messages ........................................................................................................................ 84
Status lights .................................................................................................. 84
Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and
audible codes ................................................................................................ 85
POST error messages ................................................................................... 86
Power Good (Troubleshooting) lights .......................................................... 88
Resolve the issue ............................................................................................................................... 89
8. Hard reset .................................................................................................................... 89
9. Soft reset (Default Settings) ....................................................................................... 90
10. Reseat cables and connections ................................................................................ 90
11. Test with minimum conguration ............................................................................ 91
Essential hardware conguration ................................................................ 91
Safe mode ..................................................................................................... 92
12. Test with veried working conguration (hardware and/or operating system) ..... 92
13. Replace the system board ........................................................................................ 92
Verify solution ................................................................................................................................... 93
Helpful Hints ........................................................................................................................................................ 93
At startup ........................................................................................................................................... 93
During operation ............................................................................................................................... 94
Consulting with HP Service ............................................................................................................... 94
Common issues and possible solutions .............................................................................................................. 95
Power-on issues ................................................................................................................................ 95
No Power ......................................................................................................................... 95
Intermittent power-on, shutdown, reboot ..................................................................... 97
AC adapter issue .............................................................................................................. 98
Battery not recognized, not charging ............................................................................. 99
Battery discharges too fast .......................................................................................... 100
Burnt smell .................................................................................................................... 101
POST ................................................................................................................................................ 101
No video (with power) ................................................................................................... 101
Blinking lights ............................................................................................................... 102
Diagnostics error messages ......................................................................................... 103
BIOS password .............................................................................................................. 104
Performance (OS) ............................................................................................................................ 104
Intermittent shutdown ................................................................................................. 105
Blue screen .................................................................................................................... 106
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Freeze at Windows Logo (hang/lockup) ....................................................................... 108
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) .............................................................................. 109
No wake up .................................................................................................................... 110
Unresponsive ................................................................................................................ 111
Slow performance ......................................................................................................... 111
HP Smart Adapter warning message ........................................................................... 112
Incorrect time and date ................................................................................................ 112
Display ............................................................................................................................................. 113
Display anomalies ......................................................................................................... 113
Symptom .................................................................................................... 113
Quick check ................................................................................................. 114
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) for video test ..................................... 114
Display assembly diagram ......................................................................... 115
Dead pixel ..................................................................................................................... 115
No video (internal) ........................................................................................................ 115
No video (external) ....................................................................................................... 116
DisplayPort/VGA ........................................................................................................... 116
HDMI .............................................................................................................................. 116
No or bad external video via docking ........................................................................... 117
Incorrect or missing color/distorted image .................................................................. 117
Touch screen ................................................................................................................. 118
I/O devices ....................................................................................................................................... 119
Keyboard ....................................................................................................................... 119
Keyboard point stick ..................................................................................................... 120
Keyboard backlight ....................................................................................................... 120
TouchPad ....................................................................................................................... 121
Network Connectivity Ethernet (RJ-45 jack) ................................................................ 121
Network connectivity wireless (WLAN) ........................................................................ 122
WWAN ............................................................................................................................ 123
USB ................................................................................................................................ 124
Smart card reader ......................................................................................................... 125
Speaker, headphone - audio issues .............................................................................. 126
Thunderbolt (TB) ........................................................................................................... 127
Thunderbolt 3 dock ....................................................................................................... 128
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 129
Hard drive/solid-state drive not recognized ................................................................ 130
No boot to operating system (no read/write error) ..................................................... 130
Read-write error ........................................................................................................... 131
Slow performance ......................................................................................................... 131
Blue screen (BSOD) error .............................................................................................. 131
Noisy hard drive ............................................................................................................ 132
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Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................... 133
Fan error message - 90B .............................................................................................. 133
Noise (sound) ................................................................................................................ 134
Fan runs constantly ...................................................................................................... 135
Thermal shutdown (hot) ............................................................................................... 136
Stuck power button ...................................................................................................... 137
Additional information ...................................................................................................................................... 137
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................... 137
Blinking lights and boot error codes ............................................................................................... 138
Processor not executing code ...................................................................................... 138
BIOS recovery code unable to nd valid BIOS recovery image ..................................... 138
Memory module error ................................................................................................... 139
Graphics Controller Error (No Controller) ..................................................................... 139
Failure - System Board Error ........................................................................................ 139
Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Error .......................................................... 139
Sure Start unable to nd valid BIOS Boot Block image ................................................ 139
Sure Start has identied a problem (Manual Recovery Policy Set) .............................. 140
POST Error Messages and User Actions .......................................................................................... 140
Routine Maintenance for Performance Improvement .................................................................... 141
Common Blue Screen Error Messages ............................................................................................ 142
Error message list ......................................................................................................... 142
Bug check symbolic names ........................................................................................... 142
Microsoft general troubleshooting of Windows bug check codes ............................... 143
Use Windows Debugging Tool ......................................................................................................... 143
Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) .................................................................. 144
Display Issue: Pixel Anomalies ........................................................................................................ 148
Cable management ......................................................................................................................... 149
Connector types .............................................................................................................................. 150
7 Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start ........................................................................................... 152
Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 152
Starting Computer Setup ................................................................................................................ 152
Using a USB keyboard or USB mouse to start Computer Setup (BIOS) ........................ 152
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................................. 152
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ............................................................................... 153
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 153
Determining the BIOS version ...................................................................................... 153
Downloading a BIOS update ......................................................................................... 154
Changing the boot order using the f9 prompt ................................................................................ 155
TPM BIOS settings (select products only) ......................................................................................................... 155
Using HP Sure Start (select products only) ....................................................................................................... 155
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8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 156
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................. 156
9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ......................................................................................................... 158
Creating recovery media and backups .............................................................................................................. 158
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ....................................................................... 158
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................................... 159
Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................................... 160
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................ 160
What you need to know before you get started ........................................................... 160
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) .............................................. 161
Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................................ 161
Changing the computer boot order .............................................................................. 162
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ....................................... 163
10 Specications .......................................................................................................................................... 164
Computer specications .................................................................................................................................... 164
Hard drive specications ................................................................................................................................... 165
M.2 solid-state drive specications .................................................................................................................. 166
M.2 PCIe solid-state drive specications .......................................................................................................... 167
11 Statement of memory volatility ................................................................................................................ 168
Nonvolatile memory usage ............................................................................................................................... 170
Questions and answers ..................................................................................................................................... 172
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) .......................................................................................................... 173
12 Power cord set requirements .................................................................................................................... 174
Requirements for all countries .......................................................................................................................... 174
Requirements for specic countries and regions ............................................................................................. 175
13 Recycling ................................................................................................................................................ 177
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 178
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1 Product description
Category Description
Product Name HP ZBook 15 G4 Mobile Workstation
Processors 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors
Intel Core i7-7820HQ 2.9-GHz (turbo up to 3.9-GHz) processor (2400-MHz front-side bus
(FSB), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8-GHz (turbo up to 3.8-GHz) processor (2400-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 45 W)
Intel Core i5-7440HQ 2.8-GHz (turbo up to 3.8-GHz) processor (2400-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 45 W)
Intel Core i5-7300HQ 2.5-GHz (turbo up to 3.5-GHz) processor (2400-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 45 W)
7th Generation Intel Xeon processors
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6, 3.1-GHz (turbo up to 4.2-GHz) processor (2400-MHz front-side bus
(FSB), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6, 3.0-GHz (turbo up to 4.0-GHz) processor (2133-MHz front-side bus
(FSB), 8.0-MB L3 cache, 45 W)
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 chipset
Graphics Intel UMA Graphics - with shared video memory
GT2 Integrated Graphics
Discrete MXM daughter card
●NVIDIA® Quadro® M2200M (N17P-Q3 with 4-GB GDDR5 graphics subsystem memory
(256-MB×32, 1.35-V, 6Gbps, Qty 4)
●NVIDIA Quadro M1200M (N17P-Q1 with 4-GB GDDR5 graphics subsystem memory (256-
MB×32, 1.35-V, 6Gbps, Qty 4)
●NVIDIA Quadro M620 (N17M-Q3 with 2-GB GDDR5 graphics subsystem memory (128-
MB×32, 1.35-V, 6 or 7 Gbps, Qty 4)
●AMD Radeon Pro™ WX4150 (256-MB×32, 1.35-V, 1500 MHz, Qty 4)
Support "No Discrete Graphics" option
Support for hybrid (switchable) graphics
Support NVIDIA Optimus Technology
Support AMD Enduro Technology
Support for open GL
Support for DisplayPort 1.2 (supported through Thunderbolt 3)
Support for up to 4 total displays (discrete); 3 displays (UMA) through docking station
Support for NVIDIA Mosaic Technology
Support AMD Eyenity Technology
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Category Description
Panel 39.6 cm (15.6 in), antiglare, LED backlight, 16:9 aspect ratio
●FHD (1920×1080), SVA, 60% CG, slim, 300 nits with or without camera
●FHD (1920×1080), UWVA, 72% CG. slim, 300 nits with or without camera
●FHD (1920×1080), UWVA, 72% CG, slim, 300 nits, touch screen, with camera
●UHD (3840×2160), UWVA, Dream Color 3, 95% NTSC, 340 nits with or without camera
Memory Four customer-accessible/upgradable memory module slots
Support for DDR4 2133-MHz, dual channel memory
Support for DDR4 2400-MHz, single channel memory
Support for 64-GB of system RAM in the following congurations:
DDR4-2400 (for use in models with Core processors):
●65536-MB total system memory (16384-MB×4)
●32768-MB total system memory (16384-MB×2 or 8192-MB×4)
●16384-MB total system memory (16384-MB×1, 8192-MB×2, or 4096-MB×4)
●8192-MB total system memory (8192-MB×1, 4096-MB×2)
ECC DDR4-2400 (for use in models with Xeon processors):
●65536-MB total system memory (16384-MB×4)
●32768-MB total system memory (16384-MB×2 or 8192-MB×4)
●16384-MB total system memory (16384-MB×1, 8192-MB×2)
●8192-MB total system memory (8192-MB×1)
Primary M.2 M.2 (NGFF) SS/DS Solid State Drive (2280)
SATA
512-GB SATA-3 SS TLC FIPS-140-2
256-GB SATA-3 Self-Encrypting Drive (Opal 2) TLC
PCIe
1-TB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Drive)
512-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Drive)
512-GB, NVMe, Opal 2, TLC (Z Turbo Drive)
256-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Drive)
256-GB, NVMe,TLC (Z Turbo Drive)
Secondary M.2 M.2 (NGFF) SS/DS Solid State Drive (2280) (only available if primary M.2 drive is selected):
SATA
512-GB SATA-3 SS TLC FIPS-140-2
256-GB SATA-3 Self-Encrypting Drive (Opal 2) TLC
PCIe (not available if primary M.2 SATA drive is selected)
1-TB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Drive)
512-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Drive)
512-GB, NVMe, Opal 2, TLC (Z Turbo Drive)
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Category Description
256-GB, NVMe, MLC (Z Turbo Drive)
256-GB, NVMe,TLC (Z Turbo Drive)
Primary 2.5-in SATA hard drive Primary 2.5-in storage not required if PCIe SSD selected
Support for 6.35-cm (2.5-in) hard drives in 7.0-mm (.28-in) thickness
Support for 3D DriveGuard hard drive protection
Support for the following hard drives:
●1-TB, 5400-rpm
●500-GB, 7200-rpm
●500-GB, 7200-rpm, self-encrypting drive, OPAL 2
●500-GB, 5400-rpm, self-encrypting drive, FIPS
●500-GB, 5400-rpm, hybrid SSD 8 GB cache
Support for the following 6.35-cm (2.5-in) solid-state drives:
●1-TB SATA-3, TLC
●256-GB SATA-3, TLC
Audio and video Stereo speakers (2)
Dual array microphone (dual mic conguration tied to camera)
HP Bang & Olufsen Audio
HD 720p camera
Intel SST Audio
Support for no camera option
Ethernet Intel I219-LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 Ethernet)
S3/S4/S5 wake on LAN
Wireless WLAN
WLAN options via minicard
Two WLAN antennas built into display assembly
Support "No WLAN/No Bluetooth" option
IBluetooth Disabled IOPT
Support for Miracast
Support for the following WLAN formats:
●Intel Dual band wireless-AC 8265 802.11AC 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adaptor (vPro)
●Intel Dual band wireless-AC 8265 802.11AC 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adaptor (non-vPro)
WPAN
Bluetooth® 4.2 only supported via combo card
WWAN
SIM Module (3FF/mini SIM) (user accessible behind battery)
Two WWAN antennas built into display assembly
WWAN antennas (2) (world wide 5 band, congured at top of panel on all units except UHD)
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Category Description
Supports "No WWAN" option
Supports WWAN after market option
Support for the following WWAN formats:
●Huawei HP It4132, LTE/HSPA+ 4G w/GPS M.2
●Fibocom HP hs3210 WW HSPA+ w/o GPS
External media cards Integrated SD UHS-II ash media slot (Realtek) - supports SD, SDHC, SDXC
Ports Multi-Pin AC Port
Combination mic-in/stereo headphone jack
(2) USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3)
RJ-45 (Ethernet)
(1) USB 3.0 Charging Port (S3/S5)
(2) USB 3.0 Ports
HDMI
VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting: 1920×1200 external resolution @ 75 Hz, hot plug and unplug
and auto detection for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video
Docking Support for HP Thunderbolt Docking Station
Keyboard/pointing devices Keyboard
Full-size, chiclet, island-style, backlit (and non-backlit) keyboard with numeric keypad
DuraKeys
Spill resistant with drain
Windows 10 Dual Point (3 pick buttons point stick x 3 pick buttons TouchPad)
TouchPad
On/o button
Glass with chemical etched surface (DuraPad)
Support for 2-way scroll
Taps enabled by default
Gestures enabled by default:
●2-nger scrolling
●2-nger zoom (pinch)
Image sensor TouchPad
Power requirements AC adapter
150-W HP Smart Adapter, slim
Battery
9-cell, 90-WHr, 2.635-AHr, Li-ion battery (long-life)
Power cord (localized)
3-wire plug (with ground pin) (C5) 1.0m with tags
Security Support security lock
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Category Description
Trusted platform module (TPM 9670) 2.0 (Inneon; soldered down)
Fingerprint reader
Support "No Fingerprint Reader" option
Integrated smart card reader
BIOS preboot power on - BIOS option (password, ngerprint)
Drive encryption preboot option - (password; ngerprint; selected smart cards)
Operating system Preinstalled
Windows 10 Home 64 High-end
Windows 10 Home 64 High-end Single Language
Windows 10 Home 64 Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 10 Professional 64
FreeDOS 2.0
Restore media
Windows 10 DRUSB
Windows 10 DRDVD
Win 10 Pro 64 OSUSB
Win 10 Pro 64 OSDVD
Supported
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x 64 bit
Web-only support
Windows 10 Enterprise 64
Windows 10 Enterprise 64 LTSB 1507
Tested and documented
Windows 7 Professional 64
Windows 7 Enterprise 64
Serviceability End user replaceable parts
AC adapter
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2 Components
Right
NOTE: The term “hard drive”, “hard disk”, and/or “solid-state drive (SSD)” is used to generically refer the
computer’s primary mass storage.
Component Description
(1) Smart card reader Supports optional smart cards.
(2) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select
the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then
select User Guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(3) USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports (2) Connect a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(4) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
denition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
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Component Description
(5) USB Type-C SuperSpeed and Thunderbolt ports
(2)
When the computer is on, connect and charge USB devices that
have Type-C connectors, such as cell phones, cameras, activity
trackers, or smartwatches, and provide high-speed data
transfer.
– or –
Connect to various USB, video, HDMI, and LAN devices.
NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be
required.
– or –
Connect a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing display output.
NOTE: Your computer may also support a Thunderbolt
docking station.
– or –
Connect a DisplayPort device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing display output.
(6) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(7) Battery light When AC power is connected:
●White: The battery charge is greater than 90 percent.
●Amber: The battery charge is from 0 to 90 percent.
●O: The battery is not charging.
When AC power is disconnected (battery not charging):
●Blinking amber: The battery has reached a low battery
level. When the battery has reached a critical battery level,
the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
●O: The battery is not charging.
Right 7

Left
Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
(2) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●Green (right): The network is connected.
●Blinking amber (left): Activity is occurring on the network.
(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4) USB 3.x charging port When the computer is on, connects and charges a USB device,
such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch,
and provides high-speed data transfer.
(5) Memory card reader (select products only) Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or
access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with the 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.
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Display
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* (2) (internal; select products only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) WWAN antennas* (2) (internal; select products
only)
Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide
area networks (WWANs).
(3) Internal microphones (2) (select products only) Record sound.
(4) Camera light (select products only) On: The camera is in use.
(5) Camera (select products only) Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow you to
video conference and chat online using streaming video.
To use the camera:
▲Type camera in the taskbar search box, and then select
Camera.
*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:
1. Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2. Select My PC, select the Specications tab, and then select User Guides.
Display 9

Keyboard area
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) Pointing stick Moves the pointer on the screen.
(2) Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) TouchPad on/o button/TouchPad light Turns the TouchPad on and o.
●Amber: The TouchPad is o.
●O: The TouchPad is on.
(4) TouchPad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate
items on the screen.
(5) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(6) Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(7) Center pointing stick button Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
(8) Center TouchPad button Functions like the center button on an external mouse.
(9) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
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