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HP Pro Slate 8 Tablet Maintenance and Service Guide IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP authorized service providers only.
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HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the...
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Safety warning notice WARNING! 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.
Locating the serial number, product number, and model number ..............3 Tablet major components ............................. 4 Miscellaneous parts ............................... 5 Sequential part number listing ..........................6 4 HP Touchpoint Manager software ........................9 5 Removal and replacement preliminary requirements ..................10 Tools required ..............................10 Service considerations ............................10 Plastic parts ............................
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7 Specifications ............................. 28 8 Backing up and recovering your data ......................29 Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system ................... 29 Back up and reset ..............................29 Factory data reset ............................... 29 Resetting with the tablet turned on ....................29 Resetting with the tablet turned off ....................
Product description Category Description Product Name HP Pro Slate 8 Tablet Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core Panel 7.8 in display, 2048 x 1536 Full High Definition wide view capacitive; 4:3 Aspect Ratio with 10- point capacitive touch, auto rotate (selectable), tempered glass, anti-smudge TouchScreen...
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on supported parts for your tablet, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The model number (1) and serial number of your tablet are located on the back cover of the tablet. You may need the information when you travel internationally or when you contact support.
Item Component Spare part number (12) System board System board equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz 793497-001 Graphics Chipset, 2GB RAM memory, and 16 GB eMMC hard drive System board equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz 793498-001 Graphics Chipset, 2GB RAM memory, and 32 GB eMMC hard drive System board equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz...
For use only in S. Korea 795552-014 Docking charger 808818-001 HP Pro Slate 8 equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz Graphics Chipset, 2GB 793497-001 RAM memory, and 16 GB eMMC hard drive Not for use in the People's Republic of China...
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Spare part number Description 793487-001 Back cover 793488-001 Volume/power button 793489-001 Audio jack 793490-001 Q-Pen 793491-001 Plastics Kit 793492-001 7.8 in, LED, TouchScreen, display panel assembly 793493-001 Rubber Kit 793494-001 Screw Kit 793495-001 Speaker Kit, Top speaker (includes cable) 793496-001 Speaker Kit, Bottom speaker (includes cable) 793497-001 System board equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz Graphics Chipset, 2GB...
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RAM memory, and 32 GB eMMC hard drive for models with WWAN capability 805902-001 HP Pro Slate 8 equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz Graphics Chipset, 2GB RAM memory, and 16 GB eMMC hard drive for models without WWAN capability, only for use in the...
If a supported device is reset to its factory state while the device is enrolled with an HP Touchpoint Manager account, then an IT administrator is alerted that the device may have been stolen.
Removal and replacement preliminary requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Magnetic screw driver ● Torx 4 screw driver ● Plastic case utility tool Service considerations The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during disassembly and assembly procedures.
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An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the tablet when you are removing or installing internal components, observe these precautions: Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.
Packaging and transporting guidelines Follow these grounding guidelines 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.
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Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. ● 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.
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on supported parts for your tablet, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions. This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider only parts.
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the tablet, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the tablet can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut down the tablet through the operating system before disconnecting and removing the battery.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board, and then remove the battery (2). NOTE: Be careful not to bend the battery as you lift it. Reverse this procedure to install the battery. Rear-facing webcamera Description Spare part number Rear-facing webcamera (includes cable) 793500-001 Before removing the rear-facing webcamera, follow these steps: Turn off the tablet.
Remove the rear-facing webcamera (3) from the display panel assembly. Reverse this procedure to install the rear-facing webcamera. Front-facing webcamera Description Spare part number Front-facing webcamera (includes cable) 793499-001 Before removing the front-facing webcamera, follow these steps: Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operatingsystem.
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Remove the front-facing webcamera (2) from the display panel assembly. Reverse this procedure to install the front-facing webcamera. Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures...
Top speaker Description Spare part number Speaker Kit, top speaker (includes cable) 793495-001 Before removing the top speaker and Wi-Fi auxiliary cable, follow these steps: Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Antenna board Description Spare part number Antenna (includes cable and transceiver) for models with WWAN capability 793486-001 Antenna (includes cable and transceiver) for models without WWAN capability 808433-001 Before removing the antenna board, follow these steps: Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
LCM bracket Description Spare part number LCM bracket (spared in the Plastics Kit) 793491-001 LCM cable (spared in the Rubber Kit) 793493-001 Before removing the LCM bracket and cable, follow these steps: Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect the LCM cable. Reverse this procedure to install the LCM cable, and the LCM bracket. Audio jack Description Spare part number Audio jack 793489-001 Before removing the audio jack, follow these steps: Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect the ZIF connector (1) that secures the audio cable to the system board, and then remove the audio cable (2). Reverse this procedure to install the audio jack and the audio cable. Docking charger Description Spare part number Docking charger 808818-001 Before removing the docking charger, follow these steps: Docking charger...
Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power adapter cord from the tablet. Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
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Description Spare part number System board equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz Graphics Chipset, 2GB 800051-001 RAM memory, and 16 GB eMMC hard drive for models with WWAN capability System board equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8074 Quad core 2.3GHz Graphics Chipset, 2GB 800052-001 RAM memory, and 32 GB eMMC hard drive for models with WWAN capability Before removing the system board, follow these steps:...
Remove the six Torx 4 screws (1) that secure the system board to the display panel assembly. Remove the system board (2). Reverse this procedure to install the system board. Bottom speaker Description Spare part number Speaker Kit, bottom speaker (includes cable) 793496-001 Before removing the bottom speaker, follow these steps: Turn off the tablet.
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Remove the docking charger (see Docking charger on page 23). Remove the system board (see System board on page 24). Remove one Torx 4 screw (1), and then remove the plastic bracket (2). Remove the bottom speaker. Reverse this procedure to install the bottom speaker. Bottom speaker...
The tablet operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be rated at 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.3-1.0 A. NOTE: The tablet can operate on DC power using an industry-standard micro-B USB cable. The HP 5V 2A adapter included with your tablet is recommended for charging the tablet. Temperature Operating 5°C to 35°C...
Updating apps, widgets, and the operating system HP recommends that you update your apps, widgets, and the operating system on a regular basis to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your tablet. Technology is always changing, and updating apps, widgets, and the operating system allows your tablet to run the latest technology available.
CAUTION: All data saved on your device is deleted when you perform a factory reset. All apps are uninstalled. It may be possible to restore data in your email account. Back up all important files with an external storage device or to the cloud using one of several commercially available solutions, before resetting the tablet.
Power adapter requirements The wide-range input feature of the tablet permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 2-conductor power adapter included with the tablet meets the requirements for use in the country or region where the equipment is purchased.
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Country/region Accredited agency Norway NEMKO The People's Republic of China Saudi Arabia SASO Singapore South Africa SABS South Korea Sweden SEMKO Switzerland Taiwan BSMI Thailand TISI The United Kingdom ASTA The United States Chapter 9 Power adapter requirements...
Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for battery disposal. HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. For more information about recycling programs, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/...