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How do you reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or overheating?

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 operation.


How do you turn the wireless feature on or off?

The wireless switch turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a wireless connection. A wireless network must be set up to establish a wireless connection.


How do you turn the device on if it is off?

When the device is off, slide the power switch to turn on the device.


How do you initiate Hibernation?

When the device is on, briefly slide the power switch to initiate Hibernation.


How do you exit the Sleep state (Windows Vista) or Standby (Windows XP or Mobile Mi)?

When the device is in the Sleep state (Windows Vista) or Standby (Windows XP or Mobile Mi), briefly slide the power switch to exit the Sleep state (Windows Vista) or Standby (Windows XP or Mobile Mi).


How do you exit Hibernation?

When the device is in Hibernation, briefly slide the power switch to exit Hibernation.


How do you turn off the device if it has stopped responding and operating system shutdown procedures are ineffective?

If the device has stopped responding and operating system shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn off the device.


How do you adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset?

To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.


What do you need to capture videos with the webcam?

To capture videos, you need to install additional webcam software.


What do you do when ordering parts or requesting information?

When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag.


What is the product name on the service tag?

This is the product name affixed to the front of the device.


What is the serial number (s/n) on the service tag?

This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.


What is the part number/product number (p/n) on the service tag?

This number provides specific information about the product’s hardware components. The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed.


What is the model description on the service tag?

This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the device.


What is the warranty period on the service tag?

This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the device.


What tools are required for the removal and replacement procedures?

You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:

  • Flat-bladed screwdriver
  • Magnetic screwdriver
  • Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers

What should you be sure of when servicing the device?

When servicing the device, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the device.


How should cables be handled?

Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables tear easily.


What precautions should you take to prevent damage to the device, damage to a drive, or loss of information?

  • Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  • Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
  • Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least 1 inch of shock-proof foam.
  • Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
  • After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette drive, place it in a static-proof bag.
  • Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers.
  • Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.
  • If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE”.

What precautions should you observe to prevent damage to the device when you are removing or installing internal components?

  • Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.
  • Use nonmagnetic tools.
  • Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in this section.
  • Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.
  • If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.

What grounding guidelines should you follow when packaging and transporting equipment?

  • To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe tubes, bags, or boxes.
  • Protect ESD-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers or packaging.
  • Keep ESD-sensitive parts in their containers until the parts arrive at static-free workstations.
  • Place items on a grounded surface before removing items from their containers.
  • Always be properly grounded when touching a component or assembly.
  • Store reusable ESD-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or nonconductive foam.
  • Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and roller bushings. Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.

What grounding workstation guidelines should you follow?

  • Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material.
  • Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment.
  • Use conductive field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums.
  • When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use fixtures made only of static-safe materials.
  • Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
  • Handle ESD-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these items only at static-free workstations.
  • Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
  • Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing connectors or test equipment.

What must grounding equipment include?

Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.


What should you do when seated?

When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times. On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors, use alligator clips to connect a wrist strap.


What should you do when standing?

When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat. Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps) can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one megohm resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective, the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.


What grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage?

  • Antistatic tape
  • Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors
  • Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
  • Nonconductive foam
  • Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one megohm resistance
  • Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to the ground
  • Field service kits
  • Static awareness labels
  • Material-handling packages
  • Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes
  • Metal tote boxes

What should you note during removal and replacement?

There are as many as 65 screws, in 9 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the device. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.


Before disassembling the device, what steps should you take?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.

How do you remove the battery?

  1. Turn the device upside-down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
  2. Slide the battery release latches to release the battery.
  3. Remove the battery.

Reverse this procedure to install a battery.


Before removing the SIM, what steps should you take?

  1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery.

How do you remove the SIM?

  1. Press in on the SIM (The module is partially ejected from the SIM slot.).
  2. Remove the SIM from the SIM slot.

Reverse this procedure to insert the SIM.


Before removing the memory module, what steps should you take?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.

How do you remove the memory module?

  1. Loosen the 2 Phillips 2.0×3.0 captive screws that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer.
  2. Swing the cover up and away from the inside of the computer, and then remove the cover.
  3. Spread the retaining tabs on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the device.)
  4. Remove the memory module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

Reverse this procedure to install a memory module.


Before removing the keyboard, what steps should you take?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.

How do you remove the keyboard?

  1. Remove the 3 Phillips SP2.0×3.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the device.
  2. Turn the device right-side up, and then open the display as far as possible.
  3. Turn the device upside down, and locate the keyboard release access on the bottom of the computer, inside the battery bay.
  4. Insert a flexible tool into the opening, and then press inward to release the keyboard.
  5. Turn the device right-side up, and then lift up on the top and left edges of the keyboard until the keyboard releases completely.
  6. Slide the keyboard back until its top edge rests on the display assembly.
  7. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector to which the keyboard cable is attached.

How do I remove the keyboard?

  1. Disconnect the cable.
  2. Remove the keyboard.

How do I install the keyboard?

Reverse the removal procedure to install the keyboard.


What do I do before removing the real-time clock (RTC) battery?

  1. Shut down the device. If unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36).
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM (see SIM on page 37).
  6. Remove the Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 40).

How do I remove the RTC battery?

  1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the system board.
  2. Detach the RTC battery from the system board.

NOTE: The RTC battery is attached to the system board with double-sided tape.


How do I install the RTC battery?

Reverse the removal procedure to install the RTC battery.


What do I do before removing the hard drive or solid-state drive?

  1. Shut down the device. If unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the keyboard.

How do I remove the mass storage assembly?

  1. Loosen the Phillips SP2.5×10.0 captive screw, and remove the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws that secure the assembly to the device.
  2. Use the Mylar tab to slide the assembly to the left to disconnect it, and remove the assembly.

How do I remove the hard drive?

  1. Remove the 4 Phillips SP3.0×4.0 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.
  2. Using the Mylar tab, lift the bracket away from the hard drive.

How do I install a hard drive?

Reverse the removal procedure to install a hard drive.


How do I remove the solid-state drive?

  1. Remove the 4 Phillips SP2.0×3.0 screws that secure the solid-state drive bracket to the solid-state drive.
  2. Lift the solid-state drive to remove it.

How do I install a solid-state drive?

Reverse the removal procedure to install a solid-state drive.


What do I do before removing the top cover?

  1. Shut down the device. If unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the memory module
  7. Remove the keyboard.
  8. Remove the hard drive or solid-state drive assembly.

How do I remove the top cover?

  1. Turn the device upside down, with the front toward you.
  2. Use a thin, flat tool to release the 4 tethered rubber feet.
  3. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws, and the Phillips SP2.0×5.0 screw that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.
  4. Turn the device right-side up, with the front toward you.
  5. Open the device as far as possible.
  6. Remove the 8 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.
  7. Lift the inside edge of the top cover and swing it up. Then slide the top cover back slightly to rest against the display assembly at an angle.
  8. Release the ZIF connector to which the TouchPad button board cable is connected.
  9. Disconnect the TouchPad button board cable from the system board, and then remove the top cover.

How do I install the top cover?

Reverse the removal procedure to install the top cover.


What do I do before removing the WLAN module?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive
    • Top cover

How do I remove the WLAN module?

  1. Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the WLAN module to the system board. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the device.)
  2. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the terminals on the WLAN module.
  3. Remove the WLAN module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

How do I install the WLAN module?

Reverse this procedure to install the WLAN module.


What do I do before removing the WWAN module?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. Remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive
    • Top cover

How do I remove the WWAN module?

  1. Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the WWAN connector module to the system board. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the device.)
  2. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the terminals on the WWAN module.

NOTE: The red WWAN antenna cable is connected to the WWAN module “Main” terminal. The blue WWAN antenna cable is connected to the WWAN module “Aux” terminal.

  1. Remove the WWAN module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.

How do I install the WWAN module?

Reverse this procedure to install the WWAN module.


What do I do before removing the USB/audio board?

  1. Shut down the computer. If unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
  3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard.
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive.
    • Top cover.

How do I remove the USB board?

  1. Release the ZIF connector to which the USB/audio board cable is connected, and disconnect the cable.
  2. Release the USB/audio board from the clip attached to the base enclosure, and remove the USB/audio board.

How do I install the USB/audio board?

Reverse this procedure to install the USB/audio board.


What do I do before removing the power/battery pass-through board?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive
    • Top cover

How do I remove the power/battery pass-through board?

  1. Disconnect the power cable.
  2. Remove the 2 Phillips BP2.5×5.0 screws that secure the power/battery passthrough board to the base enclosure.
  3. Remove the power/battery pass-through board.

How do I install the power/battery pass-through board?

Reverse this procedure to install the power/battery pass-through board.


What do I do before removing the fan?

  1. Shut down the device. If unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive
    • Top cover

How do I remove the fan?

  1. Disconnect the fan cable.
  2. Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the fan to the base enclosure.
  3. Remove the fan.

How do I install the fan?

Reverse this procedure to install the fan.


What do I do before removing the heat sink assembly?

  1. Shut down the device. If unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive
    • Top cover
    • WLAN module
    • Fan

How do I remove the heat sink assembly?

  1. Remove the 4 Phillips SP1.5×1.05 screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.

NOTE: The screws are numbered 1 through 4. Follow this order when removing the screws.

  1. Remove the heat sink assembly.

NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink assembly and system board components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink assembly from side to side to detach the assembly.

NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink assembly and the system board each time the heat sink assembly is removed. Thermal paste is used on the processor, and thermal tape is used on the Northbridge chip. Replacement thermal material is included with all heat sink assembly and system board spare part kits.


How do I install the heat sink assembly?

Reverse this procedure to install the heat sink assembly.


What do I do before removing the system board?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive
    • Top cover

What should I do when replacing the system board?

When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board:

  • WLAN module
  • WWAN module, if included
  • RTC battery
  • Heat sink assembly

How do I remove the system board?

  1. Release the tape securing the WWAN antennas.
  2. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
    • Display panel cable
    • Microphone cable
    • Speaker cable
    • WLAN cables
    • WWAN cables (select models only)
  3. Remove the 2 Phillips PM1.5×2.0 screws that secure the actuators for the power switch and wireless on/off switch to the system board.
  4. Remove the actuators.
  5. Remove the 3 Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure.
  6. Grasp the system board at the midpoint of the left side, and lift it up.
  7. Pull the system board out to the left at an angle to remove it.
  8. Remove the system board.

How do I install the system board?

Reverse the procedure to install the system board.


What do I do before removing the display assembly?

  1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
  2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
  3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
  4. Remove the battery.
  5. If your device has WWAN capability, remove the SIM.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Keyboard
    • Hard drive or solid-state drive
    • Top cover

How do I remove the display assembly?

  1. Release the tape securing the WWAN antennas.
  2. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
    • Display panel cable
    • Microphone cable
    • Speaker cable
    • WLAN cables
    • WWAN cables (select models only)

CAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to support the display assembly can result in damage to the display assembly and other device components.

  1. Remove the 4 Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the display assembly to the device.

NOTE: One screw on the left hinge also secures the display panel cable ground strap.

  1. Remove the display assembly.

How do I replace the display bezel?

  1. Remove the display hinge covers.
  2. Flex the inside edges of the top and bottom, and then the left and right sides of the display bezel until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure.
  3. Remove the display bezel.

How do I replace the display panel?

  1. Remove the 7 Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws that secure the display panel to the display enclosure.
  2. Lift the display panel up from the display enclosure.
  3. Disconnect the webcam cable from the system board
  4. Remove the display panel from the display enclosure.

How do I replace the speaker assembly?

  1. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws that secure the speaker assembly to the display enclosure.
  2. Remove the speaker assembly.

How do I replace the display hinges?

  1. Remove the 2 Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws that secure each hinge to the display enclosure.
  2. Remove the hinges.

How do I replace the display panel cable?

  1. Peel back the Mylar protection on the back of the display panel.
  2. Disconnect the display panel cable.

How do I replace the webcam module?

  1. Disconnect the webcam cable from the webcam.
  2. Remove the webcam.

How do I replace the microphone receiver?

  1. Release the microphone receiver from the clip that secures it to the display enclosure.
  2. Pull the receiver through the tabs, and remove the microphone receiver.

How do I replace the wireless antenna transceivers and cables?

Detach the cables from the adhesive that secures them to the display enclosure, and then remove the cables.


How do I reassemble and install the display assembly?

Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly.


How do I start the Setup Utility?

Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.


How do I change the language of the Setup Utility?

  1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.
  3. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.
  4. When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.
  5. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your change goes into effect immediately.


How do I navigate and select in the Setup Utility?

Because the Setup Utility is not operating system–based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.

  • To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
  • To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow keys or f5 or f6.
  • To select an item, press enter.
  • To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
  • To display additional navigation and selection information while the Setup Utility is open, press f1.

How do I display system information in the Setup Utility?

  1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  2. Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the device is displayed.
  3. To exit the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

How do I restore default settings in the Setup Utility?

  1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  2. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.
  3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter.
  4. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

The Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the device restarts.

NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.


How do I exit the Setup Utility and save my changes from the current session?

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.


How do I exit the Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session?

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

After either choice, the device restarts and loads the operating system.


How do I back up my information?

Successful recovery after a system failure depends on whether you have completely backed up your files. You should back up your files on a regular basis to maintain up-to-date files. You can back up important personal files and folders to the Mini Mobile Drive (select models only), to an external hard drive, or to a USB flash drive (purchased separately).


When should I back up my information?

  • On a regular basis
  • Before the system is repaired or restored
  • Before you add or modify hardware or software

How do I restore my information using System Restore?

NOTE: System Restore is the recommended option to restore the original operating system.

To restore the original operating system and programs using the System Restore utility that is installed on the device, follow these steps:

  1. Turn on or restart the device, and then press the esc key repeatedly while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. The “System Restore” page opens.
  2. Use the arrow keys to select System Restore, and then press enter.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system.

How do I restore my information using HP Mi Restore Image Creator?

NOTE: Use HP Mi Restore Image Creator if you are unable to boot (start up) the device, and if you are unable to use System Restore.

You will need the following before you begin this restore process:

  • A 2-GB (minimum) USB flash drive (purchased separately)

NOTE: This USB flash drive should have bootable capability. Refer to the USB flash drive manufacturer for additional information.

  • An additional computer running either a Windows® or Linux operating system

To perform this restore option, you download the HP Mi Restore Image Creator utility and Mini operating system onto another computer and then transfer the necessary files to the USB flash drive. The drive can then be used to reboot your device and restore the system.


How do I restore using a Windows computer?

To download the files to a computer running a Windows operating system and then restore your device, follow these steps:

  1. From your Windows computer, go to http://www.hp.com.
  2. Click the Support & Drivers tab.
  3. Under “Step 1: Start by selecting a task,” select Download drivers and software (and firmware).
  4. Under “Step 2: Enter a product name / number,” type the part number/product number (p/n) of your Mini, and then click Go.

NOTE: The p/n is located on the service tag affixed to the bottom of your Mini.

  1. Under “Which operating system is used with your product?” click HP Mi or click Linux.
  2. Click HP Mi Restore Image Creator (for Windows).
  3. Click Download only.
  4. Save ImageCreator.msi to the Windows computer.
  5. Double-click ImageCreator.msi and follow the on-screen instructions to install HP Mi Restore Image Creator.
  6. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on the Windows computer.

CAUTION: The restore process reformats and completely erases the USB flash drive. All the files on the USB flash drive are permanently removed.

  1. Launch HP Mi Restore Image Creator from the Start menu.
  2. Select Download HP Mini recovery image.
  3. Select the target USB flash drive, and then click Start to download the latest Mini recovery image from the HP Web site.

The recovery image will be downloaded and saved to the Windows computer and then written to the USB flash drive.

  1. When the download and write processes are complete, remove the USB flash drive.
  2. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your Mini.
  3. Change the boot order by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f9 repeatedly while the “F9 = Change Boot Device Order” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  4. Use the arrow keys to select the USB flash drive, and then press enter.
  5. Press enter again to begin restoring the device.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system and programs.
  7. After the operating system and programs are installed, remove the USB flash drive.

NOTE: After the operating system and programs are installed, the device automatically restarts. You are then prompted to set up your device.

  1. Use Update Manager to reinstall any updates not installed with the factory image.
  2. Restore your personal files.

NOTE: After this process is complete, you can uninstall the HP Mi Restore Image Creator utility from the Windows computer and delete the downloaded recovery image from the USB flash drive. (The image must be deleted manually.)


How do I restore using a Linux computer?

To download the files to a computer running a Linux operating system and then restore your device, follow these steps:

  1. From your Linux computer, go to http://www.hp.com.
  2. Click the Support & Drivers tab.
  3. Under “Step 1: Start by selecting a task,” select Download drivers and software (and firmware).
  4. Under “Step 2: Enter a product name / number,” type the part number/product number (p/n) of your Mini, and then click Go.

NOTE: The p/n is located on the service tag affixed to the bottom of your Mini.

  1. Under “Which operating system is used with your product?” click HP Mi or click Linux.
  2. Click HP Mi Restore Image Creator (for Linux).
  3. Click Download only.
  4. Save liveusb-creator-ubuntu_0.3.3netbook0dennis5_all.deb to the Linux computer.
  5. Install liveusb-creator-ubuntu_0.3.3netbook0dennis5_all.deb on the Linux computer.
  6. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on the Linux computer

CAUTION: The restore process reformats and completely erases the USB flash drive. All the files on the USB flash drive are permanently removed.

  1. Open a terminal window and type the following command at the command prompt:

sudo liveusb-creator

  1. Select Download restore image/HP Mi Restore Image.
  2. Select the target USB flash drive, and then click Start to download the latest Mini recovery image from the HP Web site.

The recovery image will be downloaded and saved to the Linux computer, and then written to the USB flash drive.

  1. When the download and write processes are complete, remove the USB flash drive.
  2. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your Mini.
  3. Change the boot order by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f9 repeatedly while the “F9 = Change Boot Device Order” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  4. Use the arrow keys to select the USB flash drive, and then press enter.
  5. Press enter again to begin restoring the device.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system and programs.
  7. After the operating system and programs are installed, remove the USB flash drive.

NOTE: After the operating system and programs are installed, the device automatically restarts. You are then prompted to set up your device.

  1. Use Update Manager to reinstall any updates not installed with the factory image.
  2. Restore your personal files.

NOTE: After this process is complete, you can uninstall the HP Mi Restore Image Creator utility from the Linux computer and delete the downloaded recovery image from the USB flash drive. (The image must be deleted manually.)


How do I create a screen shot?

  1. Display the screen you want to save.
  2. Copy the screen image:

To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.

To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.

  1. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.

The screen image is added to the document.

  1. Save the document.

How do I create a backup using Backup and Restore Center?

NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.

NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the computer.

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your entire computer (select models only) or your files.

NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.


How do I recover information I have previously backed up?

  1. Click Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore Center.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your entire computer (select models only) or your files.

NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.


How do I recover my information using Startup Repair?

CAUTION: Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.

  1. If possible, back up all personal files.
  2. If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition. To find the partitions, select Start > Computer.

NOTE: If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition have been deleted, you must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows Vista operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the “Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.

  1. Restart the computer, and then press f8 before the Windows operating system loads.
  2. Select Repair your computer.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for these topics in Help and Support.

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