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							5.Slide off the metal audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) jack, and micro USB 2.0 port 
protection plate 
(3). Retain this plate to insert on the replacement system board.NOTE:The protection plate and the left side of the system board are also held in place by two screws 
that were previously removed when the mid-frame cover was removed.
Reverse this procedure to install the system board.
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							Power button boardDescriptionSpare part numberPower button board796791-001
Before removing the power button board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and 
then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power adapter cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see Back cover on page 13).
5.Remove the mid-frame cover (see Mid-frame cover on page 14).
6.Disconnect the battery (see Battery on page 15).
Remove the power button board:
1.Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the power button board cable is attached, and then disconnect 
the power button board cable from the system board.
2.Remove the power button board (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the power button board.
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							Power buttonDescriptionSpare part numberPower button796793-001
Before removing the power button, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and 
then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power adapter cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see Back cover on page 13).
5.Remove the mid-frame cover (see Mid-frame cover on page 14).
6.Disconnect the battery (see Battery on page 15).
7.Remove the power button board (see Power button board on page 26).
Remove the power button:
▲Lift up the power button.
Reverse this procedure to install the power button.
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							Volume control buttonDescriptionSpare part numberVolume control button796794-001
Before removing the volume control button, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on, and 
then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power adapter cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see Back cover on page 13).
5.Remove the mid-frame cover (see Mid-frame cover on page 14).
6.Disconnect the battery (see Battery on page 15).
7.Remove the power button board (see Power button board on page 26).
Remove the volume control button:
▲Lift the volume control button.
Reverse this procedure to install the volume control button.
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							6Specifications
 MetricU.S.Dimensions (portrait orientation)Height11.07 cm4.36 inWidth19.27 cm7.59 inDepth0.99 cm0.37 inWeight (lowest weight configuration)0.36 kg0.79 lbInput powerThe 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.TemperatureOperating5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°FNonoperating‑ 20°C to 60°C‑4°F to 140°FRelative humidity (non-condensing)Operating10% to 90%Nonoperating5% to 95%Maximum altitude (unpressurized)Operating‑15 m to 3,048 m‑50 ft to 10,000 ftNonoperating‑15 m to 12,192 m‑50 ft to 40,000 ftNOTE:Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The device operates well within this range of 
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							7Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run 
diagnostic tests to determine whether the tablet hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside the 
operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating 
system or other software components.
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI):
1.Turn off the tablet.
2.Press and hold the Volume down button.
3.While continuing to hold the Volume down button, press the power button to turn on the tablet.
The Startup menu is displayed.
After the startup menu is displayed, release the Volume down button.
4.Press f2 at the bottom of the screen.
5.When the diagnostic tool opens, select the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the  on-screen instructions.
NOTE:If you need to stop a diagnostic test, press the Volume down button.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE:Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are provided in English only.
There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device:
Option 1: HP PC Diagnostics homepage— Provides access to the latest UEFI version
1.Go to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags.
2.Tap the UEFI Download link, and then select Run.
Option 2: Support and Drivers pages—Provide downloads for a specific product for earlier and later 
versions
1.Go to http://www.hp.com.
2.Tap Support, located at the top of the page, and then tap Download Drivers.
3.In the text box, enter the product name, and then tap Go.
– or –
Tap Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product.
4.In the Diagnostic section, tap HP UEFI Support Environment.
– or –
Tap Download, and then select Run.
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							8Backup and recovery
To protect your information, use Windows backup and restore utilities to back up individual files and folders, 
back up your entire hard drive, or create system restore points. In case of system failure, you can use the 
backup files to restore the contents of your tablet.
1.Swipe from the right edge of the touch screen to display the charms, tap Search, and then tap the 
search box.
2.In the search box, type restore, and then select from the list of displayed options.
NOTE:For detailed instructions on various backup and restore options, perform a search for these topics in 
Windows Help and Support.
In case of system instability, HP recommends that you print the recovery procedures and save them for later 
use.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your tablet. You may 
be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or 
changing Windows settings. For more information, see Windows Help and Support.
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as good as your most recent backup. You should create system repair 
media and your initial backup immediately after initial system setup. As you add new software and data files, 
you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup.
For more information on the Windows backup features, see Windows Help and Support.
Performing a system recovery
IMPORTANT:If you will be using F11 startup recovery or USB media recovery to recover your system, the 
tablet battery must have at least 70% battery power remaining before starting the recovery process.
In case of system failure or instability, the tablet provides the following tools to recover your files:
●Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have 
previously backed up. You can also use Windows Automatic Repair to fix problems that might prevent 
Windows from starting correctly.
NOTE:If you are unable to boot (start up) your tablet, contact support.
Recovery from an external USB flash drive
To change the boot order so that you can boot from an external USB flash drive:
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Shut down the tablet.
3.Connect the external flash drive.
4.Press and hold the Volume down button.
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							5.While continuing to hold the Volume down button, press the power button to turn on the tablet.
The Startup menu is displayed.
After the startup menu is displayed, release the Volume down button.
6.Tap F9 Boot Options.
7.Select the external flash drive as the boot device.
8.Restart the tablet, and follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset
When your tablet is not working properly and you need to regain system stability, the Windows Refresh option allows you to start fresh and keep what is important to you.
The Windows Reset option allows you to perform detailed reformatting of your tablet, or remove personal 
information before you give away or recycle your tablet. For more information on these features and how to 
access them, see Windows Help and Support.
You also can access Windows Refresh and Windows Reset from F11 System Recovery.
1.Shut down the tablet.
2.Press and hold the Volume down button.
3.While continuing to hold the Volume down button, press the power button to turn on the tablet.
The Startup menu is displayed.
After the startup menu is displayed, release the Volume down button.
4.Tap F11 System Recovery.
5.Select Troubleshoot from Choose an option menu.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
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							9Power 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.
Power adapters for use in other countries and regions must meet the requirements of the country or region 
where the tablet is used.
Requirements for all countries
The following requirements are applicable to all countries and regions:
●The length of the adapter cord set must be at least 1.0 m (3.3 ft) and no more than 2.0 m (6.5 ft).
●All power adapters must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in 
the country or region where the adapter will be used.
Requirements for specific countries and regions
Country/regionAccredited agencyArgentinaIRAMAustraliaSAAAustriaOVEBelgiumCEBECBrazilABNTCanadaCSAChileIMQDenmarkDEMKOFinlandFIMKOFranceUTEGermanyVDEIndiaISIIsraelSIIItalyIMQJapanJISThe NetherlandsKEMANew ZealandSANZRequirements for all countries33 
						

							Country/regionAccredited agencyNorwayNEMKOThe People's Republic of ChinaCCCSaudi ArabiaSASOSingaporePSBSouth AfricaSABSSouth KoreaKTLSwedenSEMKOSwitzerlandSEVTaiwanBSMIThailandTISIThe United KingdomASTAThe United StatesUL34Chapter 9   Power adapter requirements