Failure classication by hardware devices and mechanical
Table 8-4 Failure classication by hardware devices and mechanical
4. Display 5. I/O devices 6. Storage 7. Mechanical
1. Display anomalies
on page 122
2. Dead pixel on page 124
3. No video (internal)
on page 124
d
4. No video (external)
on page 125
d
5. DisplayPort/VGA
on page 125
6. HDMI on page 125
7. No or bad external video
via docking on page 126
8. Incorrect or missing color/
distorted image
on page 126
9. Touch screen
on page 127
1. Keyboard on page 128
2. Keyboard point stick
on page 129
3. Keyboard backlight
on page 129
4. TouchPad on page 130
5. Network Connectivity
Ethernet (RJ-45 jack)
on page 130
6. Network connectivity
wireless (WLAN)
on page 131
7. WWAN on page 132
8. USB on page 133
9. Smart card reader
on page 134
10. Speaker, headphone -
audio issues on page 135
11. Thunderbolt (TB)
on page 136
1. Hard drive/solid-state
drive not recognized
on page 138
2. No boot to operating
system (no read/write
error) on page 138
3. Read-write error
on page 139
4. Slow performance
on page 120
c
5. Blue screen (BSOD) error
on page 139
b
6. Noisy hard drive
on page 140
1. Fan error message - 90B
on page 141
2. Noise (sound)
on page 142
3. Fan runs constantly
on page 143
4. HP Thermal Monitor
on page 93
5. Stuck power button
on page 144
b,c,d
similar symptoms
2. Examine the environment
It is important to examine the computer’s environment. If you can quickly identify the cause of the issue,
fewer resolution steps may be needed. Perform the following environment inspections:
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Check all cables and connections to be sure that there are no loose connections.
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Conrm that power sources are good, such as wall power type/adapter (110V/220V ac), power strip. Test
with a veried working AC outlet.
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Check for compatibility issues between the computer and third-party devices, peripherals, noncertied
devices, incompatible hardware (i.e., Mac OS device). Incompatibility can result in blue screen errors,
improper operation, and so on.
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Isolate the computer from sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as cell phones, 2-way
radios, oor mats, fans (and other electronic motors). EMI may contribute to a display freeze issue or
lock-up.
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