HP Pavilion 14 Ab100 Notebook Pc Series Touch User Manual

3.Remove the battery (2) from the computer.
‒ or –
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery facing toward you.
2.Slide the battery lock latch (1) to unlock the battery, and then slide the battery release latch (2) to
release the battery.
NOTE:The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.
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3.Remove the battery (3) from the computer.
‒ or –
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface with the battery facing toward you.
2.Slide the battery lock latch (1) to unlock the battery, and then slide the battery release latch (2) to
release the battery.
NOTE:The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.
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3.Pivot the battery (3) upward, and then remove the battery (4) from the computer.
‒ or –
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2.Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery.
NOTE:The battery release latch automatically returns to its original position.
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3.Pivot the battery upward (2), and then remove the battery (3) from the computer.
Finding battery information
To access battery information:
1.Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, select the Diagnostics and tools tab, and then select HP Battery Check. If HP Battery
Check indicates that your battery should be replaced, contact support.
HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and...

Identifying low battery levels
When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the
following behavior occurs:
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The battery light (select products only) indicates a low or critical battery level.
– or –
●
The power meter icon 
 shows a low or critical battery notification.
NOTE:For additional information about the power meter, see 
Using the power meter and power
settings on page 30.
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery...

Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 
WARNING!To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short external
contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal.
To access this document:
▲
Type support in the taskbar search box, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
Running on AC power
For information about connecting to AC power,...

Troubleshooting power problems
Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to AC
power:
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The computer does not turn on.
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The display does not turn on.
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The power lights do not turn on.
To test the AC adapter:
1.Shut down the computer.
2.Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to the power cord, and then plug the power cord into an AC
outlet.
3.Turn on the computer.
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If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly.
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If the power...

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Disconnect the computer from external power.
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On products with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery.
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7 Maintaining your computer
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This chapter
explains how to use tools like Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides instructions for updating
programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for traveling with (or shipping) the computer.
Improving performance
You can improve the performance of your computer by performing regular maintenance tasks with tools
such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk...

NOTE:Because solid-state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is unnecessary for these
drives.
For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that the drive in a primary hard drive bay and/or
the drive in a secondary hard drive bay (select products only) is parked. To determine whether a drive is
currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the Windows desktop in the...