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HP Envy 4
Maintenance and Service Guide
IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP
authorized service providers only.
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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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iv Safety warning notice
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Table of contents 1 Product description ........................................................................................................................................ 1 2 External component identification ................................................................................................................ 4 Display .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Button, spe
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Memory module ................................................................................................................. 41 WLAN module .................................................................................................................... 43 TouchPad module .............................................................................................................. 45 Fan .......................................................................................................
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Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 76 Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 77 Using the dedicated recovery partition .............................................................................. 77 Restoring using the restore media ..........................................................
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1 Product description Category Description Product Name HP Envy 4 PC Processors Intel® Core™ i5-3317U 1.7GHz processor SC turbo up to 2.6GHz (3–MB cache, dual core 17 W) Intel® Core™ i3-3217U 1.8GHz processor SC turbo up to 2.3GHz (3–MB cache, dual core 17 W) Intel® Core™ i5-2467M 1.6GHz processor SC turbo up to 2.3GHz (3–MB L3 cache, dual core 17 W) Intel® Core™ i3-2367M 1.4GHz processor (3–MB L3 cache, dual 17W) Intel® Core™ i3-2367M 1.5GHz processor (3–MB L3 cache, dual 17W) Chipset Intel
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Category Description Hard drives HDD (7mm SATA 2.5”) configurations: ● 320-GB 7200 RPM 7mm SATA ● 320-GB, 5400 RPM 7mm SATA ● 500-GB 5400 RPM 7mm SATA mSATA SSD configurations: 32-GB SSD Optical drive External USB optical drive (computer USB ports support 2A current) SATA 12–7 mm tray load Supports the following external optical drives: ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive Audio and video Dual array digital microphones
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Category Description Keyboard/pointing ● 97% Duracoat, island-style keyboard, no spill-resistance (in black finish) devices ● Backlit, island-style keyboard in black finish (NA CTO onlly) ● Backlit, island-style keyboard in silver finish ● 97% Duracoat, island-style keyboard, no spill-resistance (in silver finish) 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
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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 Reco
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Button, speakers, and subwoofer 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
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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 b key, 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 m
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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 resu
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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. Left side Component Description (1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. (2) HD
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Component Description (3) USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance. NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports, see the User Guide. (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) Hard drive light ● Blinking white: The hard drive i
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Right side 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) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cab
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Bottom Component Description 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. Bottom 11
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3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag, which is located on the bottom of the computer. Item Description Function (1) Product name This is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. (2) Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product. (3) Part number/Product number (p/n) This number provides specific information abo
