HP 3115m User Manual

HP 3115m Notebook PCMaintenance and Service Guide

Category Description Supports the following hard drives:●500-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm●320-GB, 5400-rpm, 7.0-mm Supports the following mSATA solid-state

Category DescriptionPorts●3-pin AC power●Audio-in (mono microphone), supports jack detection●Audio-out (stereo headphone), supports jack detection●HDM

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DisplayItem Component Description(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display isclosed while the power is on.NO

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Item Component Description(1) Power button●When the computer is off, press the button to turn onthe computer.●When the computer is on, press the butto

KeysItem Component Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combinationwith the fn key.(2) fn key Displays system informatio

LightsItem Component Description(1) Power light●White: The computer is on.●Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.●Off: The computer is of

TouchPadItem Component Description(1) TouchPad light●On: The TouchPad is off.●Off: The TouchPad is on.(2) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on

Left sideItem Component Description(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.(2) Battery light●White: The computer is connected to externalpower. If

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Right sideItem Component Description(1) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:●MultiMediaCard●SD Card●Secure Digital High-Cap

BottomItem Component Description(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.(2) SIM slot (select models only) Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SI

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Service tagWhen ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and modeldescription provided on the service tag.Item Des

Computer major components16 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog

Item Component Spare part number(1) Display assembly: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For display assembly sparepart in

Item Component Spare part number 320-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm 645193-001 Solid-state drive: 160-GB solid-state drive 659933-001 128-GB solid-sta

Display assembly subcomponentsItem Component Spare part number(1) Display bezel (includes display lid switch magnet) 669025-001(2) Webcamera module 65

Item Component Spare part number(5) Display Cable Kit (includes display panel cable and webcamera module cable) 659498-001(6) Wireless Antenna Kit (in

Mass storage devicesItem Component Spare part number(1) Hard drive (does not include the hard drive bracket, connector cable, isolators, or screws):

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do notplace the device directly on your

Item Component Spare part number Screws (not illustrated)(4) External optical drive: Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 659941-001

Sequential part number listingSpare part number Description434594-001 HP USB optical mouse490371-001 Power cord for use in North America (3-pin, black

Spare part number Description659511-001 System board for use only with computer models equipped with an AMD E450 processor but notWWAN capability (inc

4 Removal and replacementproceduresPreliminary replacement requirementsTools requiredYou will need the following tools to complete the removal and rep

Drive handlingCAUTION: Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage tothe computer, damage to a drive, or loss of i

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer when you are removing or installing internalcomponents, observe these precautions:Keep components in their

Packaging and transporting guidelinesFollow these grounding guidelines when packaging and transporting equipment:●To avoid hand contact, transport pro

Equipment guidelinesGrounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation.●When seated, wear a wrist strap c

Component replacement proceduresThis chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.There are as many as 44 screws that must be removed, replaced

Item Component Description(3) Part number/Product number (p/n) This number provides specific information about theproduct’s hardware components. The p

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BatteryDescription Spare part number6-cell, 55-Whr, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 646757-001Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:1. Shut dow

SIMNOTE: The SIM is provided by the end-user as a security measure for the WWAN module. The SIMshould be removed, placed into a static-dissipative con

Display panelDescription Spare part number11.6-in, LED, HD, BrightView SVA display panel 668353-001Before removing the display panel, follow these ste

6.Swing the top edge of the display panel (2) forward until it rests on the keyboard.7.Detach the adhesive strip (3) that secures the display panel ca

Remove the webcamera module:1. Release the webcamera module (1) from the display enclosure. (The webcamera module isattached to the display enclosure

WLAN moduleDescription Spare part numberRalink 3592BC8 802.11a/b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0+HS Combo Adapter 630813-001CAUTION: To prevent an unre

3.Remove the service cover. The service cover is available using spare part number 659503-001.4. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the termi

WWAN moduleNOTE: This section applies only to computer models equipped with an Intel processor.Description Spare part numberHP hs2340 HSPA+ Mobile Bro

3.Remove the WWAN module by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle (3).NOTE: WWAN modules are designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrec

RTC batteryDescription Spare part numberFor use only on computer models with WWAN compatibility 664994-001For use only on computer models without WWAN

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2.Remove the RTC battery (2). (The RTC battery is attached to the system board with double-sided tape.)Reverse this procedure to install the RTC batte

Hard driveNOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket, connector cable,isolators, or screws. These components are incl

4.Slide the hard drive (4) up and to left at an angle and out of the hard drive bay.5. If it is necessary to replace the connector cable (1), the scre

Memory moduleDescription Spare part number4-GB memory module (PC3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621569-0012-GB memory module (PC3, 10600, 1333-MHz) 621565-001Befo

KeyboardNOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable.For use in country or region: Spare part number: For use in country or region: Spa

4.Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×5.7 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.5. Rest and secure the computer on its right side.6. Partially o

8.Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you.9. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1), and then swing the keyboard up and forward unti

Display assemblyNOTE: The display assembly subcomponents are spared as individual components.Before removing the display assembly subcomponents, follo

5.Remove the display assembly (2).NOTE: See Display panel on page 34 and Webcamera module on page 35 for display bezel,display panel, and webcamera mo

e.Remove the hinges (2). The hinges are available in the Display Hinge Kit, spare part number659499-001.7. If it is necessary to replace the display p

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g.Remove the display panel cable (3). The display panel cable is available in the DisplayCable Kit, spare part number 659498-001.8. If it is necessary

i.Remove the wireless antenna cables and transceivers (6). The WLAN antenna are availablein the Wireless Antenna Kit, spare part number 659492-001.Rev

Remove the top cover:1. Close the computer.2.Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.3. Remove the seven Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws th

7.Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the computer.8.Lift the rear edge of the top cover (1) until the left and rig

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outletand then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.4.

TouchPad button boardDescription Spare part numberTouchPad button board (includes cable) 664993-001Before removing the TouchPad button board, follow t

4.Remove the TouchPad button board (3) and cable.Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad button board and cable.System boardNOTE: The system bo

6.Remove the WWAN module (see WWAN module on page 39).7. Disconnect the hard drive connector cable from the system board (see Hard drive on page 43).8

Power connector cableDescription Spare part numberPower connector cable (includes bracket) 664995-001Before removing the power connector cable, follow

FanDescription Spare part numberFan 665000-001NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least 7.6 cm (3 in) of clearance on the left side oft

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4.Remove the fan (3).Reverse this procedure to install the fan.62 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

Heat sinkDescription Spare part numberHeat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 664999-001NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at l

NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink and thesystem board components each time the heat sink is rem

5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and SystemDiagnosticsUsing Setup UtilitySetup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all

Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityTo navigate and select in Setup Utility, follow these steps:1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then pres

Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityNOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.To return all settings in Setup Utility to the

Determining the BIOS versionTo determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installedon the computer, you

BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after thedownload is complete. If no instructions are disp

6 SpecificationsComputer specifications Metric U.S.DimensionsWidth 29.16 cm 11.48 inDepth 2.15 cm 8.46 inHeight (front to back) 2.11 to 3.19 cm 0.83 t

11.6-inch display specifications Metric U.S.DimensionsHeight 14.70 cm 5.79 inWidth 25.90 cm 10.20 inDiagonal 29.50 cm 11.61 inNumber of colors Up to 1

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Hard drive specifications *640-GB *500-GB *320-GB *250-GBDimensionsHeight 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 and 7.0 mm 9.5 and 7.0 mmLength 100.2 mm 100.4 mm 100.4 mm

7 Backup and recoveryYour computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard yourinformation and restore it if ever

Creating restore mediaHP recommends that you create either a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive to be sure thatyou can restore your compu

Performing a system restoreRecovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the computer to its original factory state.Recovery Manager works

Restoring using the restore media1. If possible, back up all personal files.2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive on your computer

Backing up and recovering your informationIt is very important to back up your files and keep any new software in a safe place. As you add newsoftware

Using Windows Backup and RestoreGuidelines:●Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.●Allow enough time

Create a system restore point1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.2. In the left pane, click System Protection.3. Cl

8 Power cord set requirementsThe wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to120 volts AC, or from

Requirements for specific countries and regionsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberArgentina IRAM 1Australia SAA 1Austria OVE 1Belg

1 Product descriptionCategory DescriptionProduct Name HP 3115m Notebook PCProcessors AMD® E450 1.65-GHz processor (1.0-MB L2 cache, 1333-MHz, dual cor

Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberThe United States UL 21. The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 0.75-mm² conducto

9 RecyclingWhen a non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not disposeof the battery in general household w

IndexAAC adapter, spare part number22, 23Action keys 8antennalocations 5removal 52spare part number 20, 23, 53Antenna Kit, spare part number20, 53audi

transporting 28workstation 28Hhard driveprecautions 26product description 1removal 43spare part numbers 17, 21,23, 24, 43specifications 72hard drive b

Rrear corner coversremoval 46spare part number 24, 46removal/replacementpreliminaries 25procedures 30right-side components 12RJ-45 jack 12RTC batteryr