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The essential hardware consists of the following:
System board
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AC adapter (unplug nonremovable battery or remove battery)
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Processor (and heat sink/fan). (Processor may be integrated into the system board.)
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Memory (one verified working memory DIMM)
Graphics card (if no VGA port is available on the system board). Platform may have both Intel integrated
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graphics and discrete graphics. Therefore, discrete graphics card may not be needed.
External VGA monitor
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External USB keyboard
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External mouse
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NOTE:
After the service door is removed, disconnect all connections (internal keyboard, display, discrete
GPU, hard drive/solid-state drive, daughterboards, etc.) to achieve the essential hardware configuration
above. DO NOT disassemble the system board from its enclosure at this time.
Reverse the procedure above by reinstalling each piece of hardware removed, one piece at a time, and testing
your computer after each installation. Since your computer works with only the essential hardware installed,
those parts must be working properly. This means that one of the hardware components removed is causing
the computer to not work properly. By installing each device back into the computer and testing each time,
the failing hardware will eventually be identified.
Safe mode
A driver conflict often results in a blue screen error message. Therefore, booting in safe mode can resolve
many issues in Windows because safe mode forces the computer to load a limited version of Windows which
only contains essential files. Safe mode is useful for troubleshooting problems with programs and drivers
that might not start correctly or that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
If a problem does not reappear when you start in safe mode, eliminate the default settings and basic device
drivers as possible causes. Refer to the links below for how to start your computer in safe mode:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01835750
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http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03439317
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12. Test with verified working configuration (hardware and/or operating system)
One troubleshooting technique that can quickly isolate an issue is using a verified working part while testing.
A good example is to use an external keyboard, mouse, or VGA monitor when you have issues with an internal
keyboard, touchpad, or display. Testing with a verified working AC adapter can identify an error caused by a
faulty one. Similarly, testing with a verified working operating system can determine bad behaviors of the
current operating system. See
a Windows-To-Go USB.
NOTE:
In some situations, more than one item may contribute to a problem.
13. Replace the system board
The system board may be replaced only by authorized service providers. This should not be considered an
initial step taken to resolve an issue. Review and perform all steps discussed previously before replacing the
system board.
lights, and POST error messages on page
94
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting guide
Non HP diagnostics tools on page 88
4. Update BIOS and drivers on page
85,
7. Status lights, blinking light codes, troubleshooting
89,
8. Hard reset on page
for instructions about obtaining and using
91, and
9. Soft reset (Default Settings)
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