Removal And Replacement Procedures For Authorized Service Provider Parts; Component Replacement Procedures; Unlocking The Device And Disabling Always On Remote Management (Select Hp Devices Only) - HP EliteBook x360 1020 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual

5 Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider parts
CAUTION: Components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider.
Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.

Component replacement procedures

NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty, are
on the service tag at the bottom of your computer. See
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
There are as many as 59 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing Authorized Service
Provider only parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Unlocking the device and disabling Always On Remote Management (select HP devices
only)
HP Touchpoint Manager (HPTM) is a complete cloud-based solution for managing devices. For select HP devices
with the Windows operating system, the Always On Remote Management (AORM) feature is automatically
activated when HP Touchpoint Manager software is installed.
AORM can perform a secure BIOS level lock and can also securely erase internal drives (except for encrypted
self-encrypting drives). The HP Touchpoint Manager website (http://www.hptouchpointmanager.com) provides
access to the AORM lock feature. The device must be unlocked using an authorized PIN from the same website
before you can access HP Computer Setup and start the Windows operating system.
IMPORTANT:
device is returned for service, the agent must contact the customer to obtain the PIN to unlock the device. If a
PIN is not available, the entire system board must be replaced.
Before returning the device for service, be sure to unlock the device using the PIN from the HP Touchpoint
Manager website (http://www.hptouchpointmanager.com), and also disable the AORM feature in HP Computer
Setup.
To disable AORM:
1. Access HP Computer Setup (F10).
a. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
b. Press
NOTE:
2. Select Advanced and then select HP Touchpoint Manager Options.
3. Clear the Allow Activation check box.
4. Select Save changes and exit.
A service agent cannot retrieve the PIN from the HP Touchpoint Manager website. If a locked
f10 to enter Computer Setup.
If the BIOS is protected with an Administrator password, enter the password.
Labels on page 15 for details.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
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