Failure classication by hardware devices and mechanical
Table 6-4 Failure classication by hardware devices and mechanical
4. Display 5. I/O devices 6. Storage 7. Mechanical
1. Display anomalies
on page 109
2. Dead pixel on page 112
3. No video (internal)
on page 112
d
4. No video (external)
on page 113
d
5. DisplayPort/VGA
on page 113
6. HDMI on page 113
7. No or bad external video
via docking on page 114
8. Incorrect or missing color/
distorted image
on page 114
9. Touch screen
on page 115
1. Keyboard on page 116
2. Keyboard point stick
on page 117
3. Keyboard backlight
on page 117
4. TouchPad on page 118
5. Network Connectivity
Ethernet (RJ-45 jack)
on page 118
6. Network connectivity
wireless (WLAN)
on page 119
7. USB on page 120
8. Smart card reader
on page 121
9. Speaker, headphone -
audio issues on page 122
10. Thunderbolt (TB)
on page 123
1. Hard drive/solid-state
drive not recognized
on page 125
2. No boot to operating
system (no read/write
error) on page 125
3. Read-write error
on page 126
4. Slow performance
on page 108
c
5. Blue screen (BSOD) error
on page 126
b
6. Noisy hard drive
on page 127
1. Fan error message - 90B
on page 128
2. Noise (sound)
on page 129
3. Fan runs constantly
on page 130
4. HP Thermal Monitor
on page 83
5. Stuck power button
on page 131
b,c,d
similar symptoms
2. Examine the environment
It is important to examine the computer’s environment. If you can quickly identify the cause of the issue,
fewer resolution steps may be needed. Perform the following environment inspections:
●
Check all cables and connections to be sure that there are no loose connections.
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Conrm that power sources are good, such as wall power type/adapter (110V/220V ac), power strip. Test
with a veried working AC outlet.
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Check for compatibility issues between the computer and third-party devices, peripherals, noncertied
devices, incompatible hardware (i.e., Mac OS device). Incompatibility can result in blue screen errors,
improper operation, and so on.
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Isolate the computer from sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as cell phones, 2-way
radios, oor mats, fans (and other electronic motors). EMI may contribute to a display freeze issue or
lock-up.
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