HP EliteBook 745 G2 HP Notebook PC and EliteBook 755 G2 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
Table Of Contents
- Product description
- External component identification
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements
- Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts
- Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts
- Computer Setup (BIOS), TPM, and HP Sure Start in Windows 10
- Computer Setup (BIOS) and MultiBoot in Windows 8.1
- Computer Setup (BIOS) and MultiBoot in Windows 7
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS) in Ubuntu
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
- Backup and recovery in Windows 10
- Backup and recovery in Windows 8.1
- Backup and recovery in Windows 7
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Ubuntu
- Specifications
- Computer specifications–HP EliteBook 745 models
- Computer specifications–HP EliteBook 755 models
- 35.6 cm (14.0 in) HD SVA display specifications
- 35.6 cm (14.0 in) HD+ SVA display specifications
- 35.6 cm (14.0 in) FHD, UWVA display specifications
- 39.6 cm (15.6 in) HD SVA display specifications
- 39.6 cm (15.6 in) FHD SVA display specifications
- Hard drive specifications
- Solid-state drive specifications
- Statement of Volatility
- Power cord set requirements
- Recycling
- Index

You can use Recovery Media Creator or the restore creation software to create a system restore image on a
USB device. Verify the exact amount of free space on your storage device before you begin the creation
process. For most models, you will need at least 4 GB of free space on the USB device. However, depending on
the drivers and software installed on your computer, you may need slightly more than 4 GB of space. HP
recommends that you use an 8 GB device or above for best results.
IMPORTANT: Remember to insert your USB device into the USB port on the computer before starting this
procedure.
To create a restore USB device using the Recovery Media Creator:
1. Click the Dash Home icon at the far left of the top panel, and then enter recovery in the Search box.
Select
Recovery Media Creator.
2. On the Please choose media type window, click the USB icon.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To create a restore USB device using restore creation software:
1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup.
2. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup
location, select the Local Folder, and then click the Choose Folder button. Select the USB device from
the panel on the left side of the window, and click OK.
3. Select Overview from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click Backup Now.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring the original factory state
NOTE: Be sure AC power is connected to the computer before you begin this procedure.
To use the restore image on DVDs or a USB device to restore your computer to the original factory state:
1. If possible, back up all personal les.
2. Shut down the computer.
3. Be sure the rst restore DVD or USB device is connected to the computer.
4. Restart the computer.
5. When system boots, press F9 to enter boot device selection and select the media type you are restoring
from.
6. Click Restore entire hard drive, and then click Continue.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer, and you did not create a system recovery disc, you
must purchase an Ubuntu Operating System DVD to reinstall the operating system. For additional
information, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet.
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