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HP 3115m Notebook PC
HP 3125 Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
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© Copyright 2011, 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
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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
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Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................................................ 1 2 External component identification ................................................................................................................ 5 Display .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Buttons ...
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Electrostatic discharge damage ........................................................................ 27 Packaging and transporting guidelines ............................................. 29 Component replacement procedures ................................................................................................. 31 Service tag ......................................................................................................................... 31 Computer feet .....................
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Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................. 75 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 76 7 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 78 Computer specifications ....................................................................
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1 Product description Category Description HP HP 3115m 3125 Product Name HP 3125 Notebook PC √ HP 3115m Notebook PC √ Processors AMD® E450 1.65-GHz processor (1.0-MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz, dual core, 18 √ W) AMD E300 1.30-GHz processor (1.0-MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz, dual core, 18 W) √ AMD E2-2000, 1.75 GHz processor (1.0 MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz, dual core 18 √ W) AMD E1-1500, 1.48 GHz processor (1.0 MB L2 cache, 1066-MHz, dual core 18 √ W) Chipset AMD A50M fusion controller hub (FCH) √ AMD A68M
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Category Description HP HP 3115m 3125 Supports up to 4096 GB of system RAM √√ Supports the following configurations: √ ● 4096-MB total system memory (4096×1 or 2048×2) ● 2048-MB total system memory (2048×1) Supports the following configurations: √ ● 4096-MB total system memory (4096×1 or 2048×2) Hard drives Supports 6.35-cm (2.5-in) hard drives in 9.5-mm (.37-in) and 7.0-mm (.28-in) √√ thicknesses Customer-accessible √√ Serial ATA (SATA) √√ Supports Accelerometer hard drive protection √√
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Category Description HP HP 3115m 3125 Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter √ Integrated WWAN options by way of wireless module √ Two WWAN antennas built into display assembly (select models only) √ Supports the HP hs2340 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband Module √ External media Push-push insertion/removal √√ card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader supports the following digital card formats:√√ ● MultiMediaCard ● Secure Digital (SD) Card ● Secure Digital High-Capacit
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Category Description HP HP 3115m 3125 Preinstalled: √ ● Windows 8 Professional 64-bit ● Windows 8 Multi-language (ML) 64-bit ● Windows 8 Emerging Markets (EM) 64-bit ● FreeDos Serviceability End-user replaceable parts: √√ ● AC adapter ● Battery ● Hard drive ● Memory modules ● SIM (HP 3115m models only) ● Solid-state drive ● WLAN module ● WWAN module (HP 3115m models only) 4 Chapter 1 Product description
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2 External component identification Display Item Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (2)* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with WLANs. (3) WWAN antennas (2)* (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with WWANs. (4) Internal microphone Records sound. Display 5
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Item Component Description (5) Webcam Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam in Windows 7, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink and Chat > CyberLink YouCam. To use the webcam in Windows 8, from the Start screen, type cyberlink, and then select CyberLink YouCam from the list of apps. (6) Webcam light On: The webcam 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 fro
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Buttons Buttons 7
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Item 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 briefly to exit Hibernation. If the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to t
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Keys Item Component Description (1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the esc key. (3) Windows logo key Windows 7: Displays the Windows Start menu. Windows 8: Displays the Start screen. NOTE: Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you to the previous screen. (4) Windows applications key Windows 7: Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor. Windows 8: Display
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Lights Item Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (2) Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off. ● Off: Computer sound is on. (3) Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a WLAN device and/or a Bluetooth device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off. (4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. (5) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is on. ● Off
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TouchPad Item Component Description (1) TouchPad light ● On: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad on and off. (3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. (4) TouchPad left button Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (5) TouchPad right button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Front Componen
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Left side Item Component Description (1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (2) Battery light ● White: The computer is connected to external power. If a battery installed, the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is not connected to external power. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. (3) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is de
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Right side Item Component Description (1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● SD Card ● Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Card (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For add
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Bottom Item Component Description (1) Battery bay Holds the battery. (2) SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot is located inside the battery bay. (3) Battery/service cover latch Releases the battery from the battery bay. (4) 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 routi
