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HP HDX 18 User Manual

HP HDX 18
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HP HDX 18 Entertainment PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 487262-001
November 2008
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides
comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting
computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures.

Table of Contents

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HP HDX 18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
ModelHDX 18
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Description

External Component Identification

Top Components

Identifies components located on the top surface of the computer.

Display Components

Details components integrated into the display assembly.

Buttons, Speakers, and Fingerprint Reader

Describes control buttons, audio output, and biometric scanner.

Keys

Explains keyboard keys and their functions.

Lights

Details the meaning of various indicator lights.

Pointing Devices

Describes the touchpad and its functions.

Front Components

Identifies components located on the front of the computer.

Right-Side Components

Identifies components on the right side.

Left-Side Components

Identifies components on the left side.

Rear Component

Identifies components on the rear of the computer.

Bottom Components

Identifies components located on the bottom of the computer.

Illustrated Parts Catalog

Service Tag

Identifies the computer's serial number and model for support.

Computer Major Components

Illustrates and lists major internal computer components and their part numbers.

Display Assembly Components

Lists components and spare part numbers for the display assembly.

Mass Storage Devices

Lists spare part numbers for hard drives and optical drives.

Miscellaneous Parts

Lists spare part numbers for various accessories and adapters.

Sequential Part Number Listing

Provides a cross-reference of part numbers to their descriptions.

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Preliminary Replacement Requirements

Outlines tools and considerations for disassembly and reassembly.

Grounding Guidelines

Procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to components.

Battery

Step-by-step procedure for removing and installing the battery.

Hard Drive

Detailed steps for removing and installing the hard drive.

Keyboard

Procedure for removing and installing the keyboard.

System Board

Detailed procedure for removing and installing the system board.

Processor

Steps for removing and installing the CPU.

Setup Utility

Starting the Setup Utility

Instructions on how to access the computer's BIOS/UEFI setup.

Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility

Explains keyboard-based navigation within the Setup Utility.

Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility

Procedure for resetting BIOS/UEFI settings to factory defaults.

System Configuration Menu

Details on configuring system settings like boot options and language.

Diagnostics Menu

Information on running system diagnostic tests from the Setup Utility.

Specifications

Computer Specifications

General physical and electrical specifications for the computer.

18.4-inch Display Specifications

Technical details of the laptop's display panel.

Hard Drive Specifications

Technical details for various hard drive capacities.

System Interrupt Specifications

Details on hardware interrupts and their system functions.

Screw Listing

Phillips PM2.5×7.0 Screw

Specifications and usage of PM2.5x7.0 screws.

Phillips PM2.0×4.0 Screw

Specifications and usage of PM2.0x4.0 screws.

Phillips PM2.5×6.0 Captive Screw

Specifications and usage of PM2.5x6.0 captive screws.

Phillips PM3.0×4.0 Screw

Specifications and usage of PM3.0x4.0 screws.

Backup and Recovery

Recovering System Information

Overview of system recovery and backup procedures.

Backing Up Your Information

Guidance on backing up system data and files.

Using System Restore Points

How to create and use system restore points for recovery.

Performing a Recovery

Steps for recovering the system using recovery discs or partitions.

Connector Pin Assignments

1394 Port

Pin assignment details for the 1394 port.

Audio-in (Microphone) Connector

Pinout for the audio input microphone jack.

External Monitor Connector

Pin assignments for the external monitor port.

HDMI Connector

Pin assignment details for the HDMI port.

RJ-45 (Network) Connector

Pin assignment for the RJ-45 network port.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector

Pin assignments for the USB port.

Power Cord Set Requirements

Requirements for All Countries and Regions

General requirements for power cord sets worldwide.

Requirements for Specific Countries and Regions

Specific power cord requirements by country/region.

Recycling

Battery Recycling

Guidelines for disposing of used computer batteries.

Display Recycling

Instructions for disassembling the display for recycling.

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