Maintenance and Service Guide
Table Of Contents
- Computer features
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Routine care, SATA drive guidelines, and disassembly preparation
- Removal and replacement procedures
- Computer Setup (F10) Utility
- Troubleshooting without diagnostics
- Safety and comfort
- Before you call for technical support
- Helpful hints
- Solving general problems
- Solving power problems
- Solving hard drive problems
- Solving media card reader problems
- Solving display problems
- Solving audio problems
- Solving printer problems
- Solving keyboard and mouse problems
- Solving hardware installation problems
- Solving network problems
- Solving memory problems
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems
- Solving USB flash drive problems
- Solving front panel component problems
- Solving Internet access problems
- Solving software problems
- POST error messages
- Password security and resetting CMOS
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Power cord set requirements
- Statement of memory volatility
- Specifications
- Index
Front bezel dust lter
Some models are equipped with an optional front bezel dust lter. You must periodically clean the dust lter
so that the dust collected on the lter does not impede air ow through the computer.
NOTE: The optional front bezel dust lter is available from HP.
Before removing the dust lter, follow these steps:
▲ Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 20).
Remove the dust lter:
1. Use your ngers to separate the lter from the front bezel at the tab locations shown in the following
illustration.
2. Use a soft brush or cloth to clean dust from the lter. If heavily soiled, rinse the lter clean with water.
Front bezel dust lter 21