Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Support Training
December 2015
Efrain Pizarro & Ales Kruml
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Hardware Service Engineering (HSE) Team Scope
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Product Data Management (PDM) Team Scope
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PDM Escalation Management
December 2015
Vinit Kumar Nahar
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SharePoint Escalation Management + Email Request
Serious TTF - 24 Hrs. 8/5 Support managed by1 Resource in PDM
80-90% allocation for ticket handling
Medium TTF - 48 Hrs.
10-20% allocation for other activity such as Accessories PL
Low TTF - 72 Hrs. (NB & DT) NPI, BOMs Extracts & Reporting
o In Scope request on Missing/inactive Parts in BOM, EMEA Equivalent Parts Request, RCD, CSR & Customer
Clarifications
o In Scope request on Missing/inactive Parts in BOM, EMEA Equivalent Parts Request, RCD, CSR & Customer
Clarifications
https://hp.sharepoint.com/teams/support/default.aspx
The highlighted link New BOM/Parts/RCD request Issues Escalation must be selected for addressing issue to PDM.
In case of tool or access issue, Partner can also send email to PDM contact DL
HP Customer Support PDM csspdmmembers@hpe.com
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HP Support Information Resources
HP EMEA HP Service
Engineering
Service BIOS PC
WUR / Support
HPSP /
Change Media GDrive Tracker
Website Request
PDM (SECR) Library /
SharePoin Wizpart
HP EMEA
t HP Support SECR Service Media HP BIOS GDrive PC Tracker
WUR / HPSP / Drivers Process Library DOS versions Wizpart
PDM Changes Assembly/Disa
Service Windows BOM
SharePoint ssembly videos
Manuals Supporting versions PCID Info
Technical SECR files BIOS
Firmware CRISIS BIOS Feature Byte /
issue Simulator
Product SECR list files Build ID Info
escalations
Descriptions S2P files Diagnostic
BOM/Parts/RC info Platform Name
D requests BIOS files SECR and revision
database LED
Links to Other DMI info
Diagnostics
different HP
support sites Parts Locator
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HP Support Information: SharePoint
NB Diagnostics
Recovery info
International Warranty (ITW)
DMI files
Trainings
SECR
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HP Support Information: SharePoint
1 2
1. New BOM/Parts/RCD
Requests
3 2. New HP PC Repairs
4 Escalations
5 3. List of Repair Issues
4. List of Old HP
Escalation
5. List of
BOM/Parts/RCD
requests
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HP Support Information: SharePoint Search
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HP Support Information: SharePoint Insert files
2
1. After creating a new ticket,
3 click reply
2. On the top select the Insert
tab
3. Select the upload file option
or the upload picture option
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HP Support Information: SharePoint New Ticket
2 After selecting the
correct link for the type
3 of issue (BOM etc. Or
Technical) fill all areas
correctly.
Failing to fill any option
or using incorrect
information may result in
ticket disqualification.
There is a bug in
SharePoint. If you use
1 the same Problem
Subject as an older ticket
with the same name, the
data shown will be
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incorrect. Add the SN in
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the Problem Subject to
HP Sharepoint Escalation Rules
Failing to follow any of the following rules may cause the ticket to be disregarded /
disqualified
Partners must complete all the mandatory fields, including the platform and partner name.
It is mandatory to provide the number of affected units. You must include a list with all S/Ns of
these units.
For all recovery / DMI / Tattoo cases: it is mandatory to put photos and pictures from BIOS main
page, DMI utility where product information is displayed, System label (with product, serial
number), PCID / FeatureByte label, log files (if available), any error message.
Each ticket will be closed after 2 working days if there is no update/change from the partners
side.
If Copyright
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partners need to order a component as part of the troubleshooting, we will close the existing
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ticket and we are kindly asking all partners to open a new ticket making reference to the old
SERVICE ENGINEERING
CHANGE REQUEST
(SECR)
PROCESS OVERVIEW
Jonathan Primavera
SECR Process Purpose
To manage service engineering changes with a closed-loop
communication between repair partners & the PPS EMEA
Engineering team. This process provides monitoring, tracking and
verification of the implementation of engineering changes in the
partners repair sites.
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SECR Process application
Repair process related SECR is valid for IW and OOW repairs
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SECR Document detailed
Header
Actions
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Summary
SECR Document detailed (cont.)
Scope & Detailed
SECR Description
SECR category
section
Detailed Actions
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SECR Categories
Service parts changes in BOMs, part rolls, part
Parts Change alternative setups, part status changes (EOL, remove
from support)
Any Software Changes (patches, driver updates, BIOS
Software Change updates, etc)
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SECR Process Flowchart
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Updates to SECR process
Standardized SECR structure on sharepoint
Sharepoint structure is unified (ALL, ACC, DT, MON, NB, TBT folders, partners and internal
customers can easily locate the SECR)
Location: ENG Sharepoint
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Updates to SECR process
SECR Database
Database is an one stop shop for all the SECRs (accessible on Sharepoint, regularly updated
after every SECR is released)
MS Access based SECR database including retrospectively data since Jan 2011 (includes
SECRs covering almost all products in WIB)
SECR database automated filling (transferring the SECR content to DTB without human input
saving time, avoiding typos etc.)
SECR Database is used for creating SECR2Product number list/database
Location: ENG Sharepoint
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SECR Database
To provide actual and valid data, ready for implementation or
external usage we have SECR DTB on HP PPS CSS Sharepoint.
Documents>SECR> SECR-DTB or link
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SECR Database - details
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SECR Database - details
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SECR Database - details
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SECR Database - details
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Recent updates to SECR process
S2P (SECR2Prodnumber) database
Weekly updated database holding the list of SECRs linked to product numbers
Uses criteria set by the SECR Originator, stored in the SECR DTB (Product Numbers, Cycle,
Platform, PN)
Enables visibility what particular SECR`s should be applied when repairing the unit
SECR product scope is determined by generic criteria`s applied to Wizpart extract = up
to date on weekly basis
Location: ENG Sharepoint
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Desktop Diagnostic
Tools
B. Rodriguez
HP DT Diagnostics tools - POST
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The POST is a series of diagnostic tests that run automatically when you turn your computer on. The
actual tests can differ depending on how the BIOS is configured, but usually the POST tests the
following: OS
1 VGA 2 RAM 3 Keyboard 4 CPU 5 CMOS 6BIOS ROM 7
LOAD
The Video adapter - It is initialized, the video card and video memory is tested, and configuration
information or any errors are displayed.
The RAM - A read/write test of each memory address is performed and a running sum of installed
memory is displayed.
The keyboard - PS/2 ports or USB ports are checked to verify whether the keyboard is connected
or not.
The Processor
Errors indicated by -combination
The cacheof:memory is checked andTothe CPU to
respond type and speed are displayed.
error:
CMOS - Read/write test.
Beep code Ignore and continuepress F1
ROM BIOS
LED code
checksum. Correct system configuration errorpress F10
Error message View detailspress Enter
Note: See BIOS provider web for particular
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BIOS error codes
HP DT Diagnostics tools - POST/BIOS beep
Beeps Error Message Description
codes DRAM refresh failure
1 short The programmable interrupt timer or programmable interrupt controller has probably failed
2 short Memory parity error A memory parity error has occurred in the first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad
3 short Base 64K memory failure A memory failure has occurred in the first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad
4 short System timer failure The system clock/timer IC has failed or there is a memory error in the first bank of memory
5 short Processor error The system CPU has failed
6 short Gate A20 failure The keyboard controller IC has failed, which is not allowing Gate A20 to switch the processor
to protected mode. Replace the keyboard controller
7 short Virtual mode processor The CPU has generated an exception error because of a fault in the CPU or motherboard
exception error circuitry
8 short Display memory The system video adapter is missing or defective
read/write error
9 short ROM checksum error The contents of the system BIOS ROM does not match the expected checksum value. The
BIOS ROM is probably defective and should be replaced
10 short CMOS shutdown register The shutdown for the CMOS has failed
read/write error
11 short Cache error The L2 cache is faulty
1 long, 2 short Failure in video system An error was encountered in the video BIOS ROM, or a horizontal retrace failure has been
encountered
1 long, 3 short Memory test failure A fault has been detected in memory above 64KB
1 long, 8 short Display test failure The video adapter is either missing or defective
2 short POST
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notice. tests have failed
1 long POST has passed all
HP DT Diagnostics tools - POST/BIOS blink codes
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HP DT Diagnostic tools
BIOS/Vision/UEFI/HPSA
HP Basic BIOS Diagnostics
HP Vision Diagnostics (Vision) shipped with Win7 units since Fall 2010.
HP PC Diagnostics UEFI part of all units with UEFI BIOS starting 2012
Diagnostics is called by pressing F2 key during POST
HP Support Assistant can be found on every new HP PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8 purchased since fall
2012
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Home Page link
1 CD/USB key 2 HDD (UEFI only) 3 BIOS Embedded 4 Windows Based
Running by Pressing F2 Running when there is Running when there is Running HPSA from
during POST no USB detected no HP_Tools partition Start Menu
Vision/UEFI diagnostics is Using the diagnostics diagnostics files source Contains few diagnostics
searching for the USB stick sources on HP_Tools present checks, depending on
presence, if not present partition the version installed
HDD diagnostics source is
being called
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HP DT Diagnostic tools
HP Basic BIOS Diagnostics Contains only basic diagnostic tools: Memory Test + Hard Disk
BIOS/Vision/UEFI/2in1/HPSA
Check
HP Vision Diagnostics - shipped with Win7 units since Fall 2010. Executable from either a
bootable CD or USB key, HP Vision Diagnostics will perform tests on the computer hardware and
memory. Since these tests run outside the Windows operating system, use them when you need to
isolate whether the issue is caused by the computer hardware or the operating system, or when
Windows will not start.
CD version link, USB version link
HP PC Diagnostics UEFI part of all units with UEFI BIOS starting 2012
System Information Display Provides information about the system such as Model, Serial
Number, Warranty Start Date, and hardware configuration .
System Tests - Check the PCs hardware to assure everything is functioning properly in case that
system wont boot into Windows.
Component Tests Select individual tests focused on selected hardware components in PC.
Firmware Management Update your computers BIOS to the latest version (available separately)
or roll back to a previous version.
HP PC Diagnostics UEFI link, Diagnostics Failure ID Decoder link,
HP 2in1 diagnostics - The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics 2-in-1 USB Key includes the latest UEFI
based diagnostics as well as the older HP Vision Diagnostics. UEFI based diagnostics run in the
new UEFI BIOS now included on the latest HP PCs.
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics 2-in-1 USB Key link
HP Support Assistant can be found on every new HP PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8
purchased
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subject to change without version installed
notice.
Philip J. Fry
Repair requirements
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DT BIOS
BIOS - The Basic Input Output System (BIOS) is responsible for enabling the hardware
system on the computer is turned on. It provides different settings to adjust some of the core
functionalities of the computer.
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DT BIOS Flashing
BIOS - The Basic Input Output System (BIOS) is responsible for enabling the hardware
system on the computer is turned on. It provides different settings to adjust some of the core
functionalities of the computer.
BIOS v. 3.xx BIOS v. 5.xx BIOS v. 6.xx BIOS v. 7.xx UEFI BIOS v. 8.xx UEFI
1. Identify the Motherboard
2. Find the correct BIOS and place it to the USB stick
3. BOOT flash USB Stick
4. Flash the BIOS and verify thats flashed in BIOS
DO NOT switch the unit off or unplug the power during the flashing
Verify that BIOS is flashed by entering to the BIOS and comparing the version in BIOS with
file name of BIOS you used for flashing
HP specific DMI Content for Desktops - HP production is using DMI aka TATTOO tools for
customization of SW images to control and manage preinstalled software, application, driver settings,
some HW components or features. Mandatory information in every system is:
Product Name / Serial Number / SKU Number / FeatureByte / Build ID
DMI information can be found on labels, inside the BIOS or in Windows environment
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Desktop DMI Content
Product name
Serial Number
Product (SKU) Number
Feature Byte
Build ID (BID)
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DT DMI Flashing/Editing BIOS v3->v5
Step-by -step
1. Get unit information
2. Get the ptattoo66d from Sharepoint here
3. Unzip package using password from Sharepoint
4. Create bootable CD/USB using the extracted
files
5. Update all DMI according the screen instructions
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Desktop DMI Flashing/Editing BIOS v7,v8,
Flashing: Product Name, Serial Number, Product (SKU) Number,
Build ID (BID)
DMI editor embedded in BIOS
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Desktop DMI Flashing/Editing BIOS v6
Feature byte - Flashing
Step-by -step
1. Get unit information
2. Identify the BIOS Version
3. Download the BIOS flashing file from Sharepoint based on
Motherboard name.
4. Modify the Autoexec.bat file and add /n parameter as shown
here:
AFU FILENAME /p /b /c /n
5. Boot from USB stick and wait for BIOS flash
6. Press Ctrl+F10 in BIOS to enable the Feature byte line editor
7. Reboot Press Ctrl+F10 and update the rest of Unit information
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Desktop DMI Flashing/Editing BIOS v7,v8,
Feature byte - Flashing
Step-by -step
1. Get unit information
2. Identify the BIOS Version
3. Download the BIOS flashing file from Sharepoint based on
Motherboard name.
4. Modify the Autoexec.bat file and add /sp parameter as shown
here:
AFU FILENAME /p /b /c /sp
5. Boot from USB stick and wait for BIOS flash
6. Press Ctrl+A in BIOS to enable the Feature byte line editor
7. Reboot Press Ctrl+A and update the rest of Unit information
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DT DMI Flashing 1a. Unit Information - Labels
Serial Number
Product (SKU) Number
Model Number/Name
Build ID (BID)
Feature Byte
DMI Overview
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DT DMI Flashing 1b. Unit Information - BIOS
Product Name - Serial Number - Model (SKU) Number - Feature Byte - Build ID
DMI Overview
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DT DMI Flashing 1c. Unit Information MS
Windows
Model (SKU) Number - Product name- Serial Number - Build ID
Ctrl+Alt+S
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Ctrl+Shift+S DMI Overview
DT DMI Flashing 1d. Unit Information SNR PC
Tracker
DMI Overview
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DT DMI Flashing - 2. Identifying BIOS
DMI Overview
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DT DMI Flashing - 3. Finding the BIOS
Change to edit FB
DMI Overview
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DT DMI Flashing - 6. Editing FB
The main system recovery feature is to recover the Windows OS and all
the pre-loaded software to the original factory condition.
Recovery from Recovery Partition (RP)
The fastest way to recover the system. The System Recovery option
deletes all partitions on the primary HDD (except the RP), and re-
creates the original configuration.
UCRD media is locked to the PC model# that was used to create the media.
SysLock Functionality
SysLock is a utility that runs when you boot recovery media. SysLock examines the system
DMI and the software builds on the recovery media to determine if recovery is allowed.
SysLock failure would cause Recovery Manager to show an error message - These system
recovery discs do not support this computer.
SysLock does not look at all the DMI values. These values are important for software build
configuration but do not affect the system recovery process.
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SSRD/UCRD Recovery Procedure
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Desktop Questions
version 7.x?
3. Are you able to make a full factory restore from a HDD partition?
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Notebook Diagnostic
Tools
B. Rodriguez
HP NB Diagnostic tools
1 POST state /pre-boot 2 BIOS embedded 3 Windows based
POST blinking codes In the BIOS you have options to test HP Support Assistant: system
UEFI Diagnostics: tests for the RAM memory and the HDD. information, battery test..etc.
HDD(short and extended), RAM-
memory, Battery and system
tune-up tests.
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POST
- The Power On Self-Test (POST) is the prime troubleshooting tool used to
diagnose and isolate system problems on the HP PCs. It starts when the unit
powers on.
- Reports errors by showing Error message or blinking [LED] codes
LED Component Error Condition
Blinking battery power LED Battery Insufficient charge on the
battery
Blink: 1 - Caps Lock/Num Lock CPU CPU not functional
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Diagnostic from BIOS
Tests available from NB BIOS:
test the HDD/s
test the RAM/memory
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HP Support Assistant
HPSA allows customers to run
diagnostics on:
Battery health
Storage devices, including
hard drives and optical drives
Graphics, video, and display
Network and Internet
connectivity
Audio and Sound
Performance and software
Around the computer(or
peripheral devices)
Each button contains
troubleshooting information and
resources. These seven buttons
also contain diagnostic tests. These
tests are the focus of this training.
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HP NB Utilities &
Recovery Process
Brian Griffin
BIOS
BIOS for notebooks are stored in Sharepoint and are sorted based on the units platform name.
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EEPROM Utility/Tattoo
Utility for managing the DMI information.
A new version is released every cycle to
cover new platforms.
Stored on our Sharepoint.
Must be executed from Command Prompt:
DriveKey Boot Utility available on Sharepoint.
Every time the MB is exchanged, the
DMI information must be updated/corrected.
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EEPROM Utility
- EEPROM/Tattoo utility is used in service to program product DMI information and
set configuration options on the replacement motherboard or current system.
- It is crucial for system functionality that these options are configured correctly
and match the factory settings of customers original unit.
- If the configuration is incorrect the system may not successfully be able to reload
an image and/or the customer may not have the same
functions/features/applications as the original configuration. This will affect future
support from and future updates.
- Recovery will not work properly either from RCDs or from customer created
recovery if the DMI information is not correct.
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EEPROM Utility, a visual overview
EVERYTIME WHEN A MOTHERBOARD IS REPLACED
=> WRITE EEPROM CONTENT
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EEPROM Content
Serial Number
- Serial number must be programmed into new
motherboard whenever a motherboard replacement
occurs.
- Serial number to use can be found on the Service Tag
on bottom of customer unit or by reading DMI
information on original board
Service Tag
Notebook Model
- Model information must follow below format:
Brand Name + space + Series Number + space +
Notebook PC
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- Examples Brand Name: HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook
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EEPROM Content
GUID NUMBER
- GUID = 1394 MAC address
- If the motherboard does not have a 1394 port then this option is not
going to show in the list of menu options
- This field is programmed from the factory on motherboards used in
service and should not need to be altered.
- If the motherboard does have 1394, but GUID is missing then program
this field with the information from the 1394 sticker on motherboard
UUID NUMBER
- The UUID is a globally unique identifier which is programmed in factory
using special tool.
- This field should be programmed from the factory on motherboards
used in service but if the field is blank then a new UUID can be
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EEPROM Content
SKU NUMBER
- SKU information must be programmed exactly as on original board otherwise the recovery media the
customer created will not work. The localization code must match the recovery kit specification.
- Notebook SKU information to use can be found on the Service Tag on bottom of customer unit (p/n) or by
reading EEPROM information on original board.
MAC ADDRESS
- Option to set the MAC address of the LAN card embedded on the motherboard.
- The MAC address must be unique for each motherboard. It is normally configured at factory and should
not need to be altered.
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EEPROM Content
PCID NUMBER
- Product Configuration ID (PCID) was designed to ease the process of correctly
configuring replacement motherboard with the factory configuration from original board
- PCID is available in the BIOS, in New Traceability database and on the new PCID label
on the system (located in the battery bay)
PLATFORM REVISION
- The Platform Revision is a new option used to distinguish platforms released in different
cycles that may have different motherboard configurations.
- The Platform Revision is part of the PCID (the 5th & 6th digit in the PCID)
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DMI Tips & Tricks
- If Tattoo is not launching try to run individual .exe files.(view in notepad the batch
file for ODM .exe file identification)
- Find another same unit/platform and save the EEPROM content to file and load it
to the defective unit.
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Notebook Recovery 1/2
The main system recovery feature is to recover the OS and all the pre-loaded
software to the original factory condition.
Recovery from Recovery Partition (RP)
The fastest way to recover the system. The System Recovery option deletes all
partitions on the primary HDD (except the RP), and re-creates the original
configuration. Push F11 at boot/POST.
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SSRD/UCRD Recovery Procedure
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Recovery Tips & Tricks
- Check if the information in DMI/Tattoo is corresponding to the system label, BIOS and PC
Tracker.
- Use appropriate recovery kit from Wizpart and the NB RDVD Sign Off Sheet.
- Always use the latest Supplemental DVD from the NB RDVD Sign Off Sheet.
- Always wait for the recovery process to finish. Sometimes the recovery can take 8 hours;
unless you get an error message, let it finish.
1. What you need to do every time for every repair, no matter what is the issue?
3. When unit is powered on, what is the first diagnostic tool that you can use?
4. Name 2 places where you need to check for the right RDVD kit?
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Failure Analysis &
Troubleshooting
to look harder.
Leonard McCoy
What we would do if we were you!
Always recreate customers issue
Debug Contact the customer for more information about the issue
Check the error blinking codes
Test with minimum configuration: MB(CPU+RAM)+Video+HDD
Test with parts from another same unit(or golden parts), only one part at a
time, until you identify the faulty part.
Reseat all parts and check cables and connectors
Upgrade and downgrade drivers and note the differences
Check HP resources for knows issues: in Support SharePoint escalations
and SECRs.
Test with external monitor when having video issues
If you cannot find the root cause please escalate in our SP Escalation tool
Use diagnostic tools to find the exact root cause
Try to recreate again the customers issue and the root cause
Repair Check HP resources for knows issues: in Support SharePoint escalations
and SECRs.
Always load the latest BIOS
For SW issues make full Recovery and load the latest drivers from
hp.com
Fix any other technical issue you see
Verify what was done at Debug+Repair and confirm the fix
Final test Do a full system functional test
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