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HP ProBook 640 G1 Notebook PC - Identifying Components

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 Identifying components
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 Buttons and fingerprint reader

 Keys
 Lights
 TouchPad
 Left side

 Right side
 Rear (select models only)
 Bottom

Identifying components
Figure 1: Display

Item # Component Description

1 WLAN antennas (2) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless

2 WWAN antennas (2) (select models only) Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless wide area networks (WWAN).

3 Internal microphones (2) Record sound

4 Webcam light On: The webcam is in use

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5 Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.

6 Internal display switch1 Turns Off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is On.

NOTE: 1: The display switch is not visible on the outside of the computer

Buttons and fingerprint reader

Item # Component Description

When the computer is Off, press the button to turn On the computer.
When the computer is On, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep.
1 Power button
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly to exit Hibernation.

2 Speakers (2) Produce sound

3 Wireless button Turns the wireless feature On or Off but does not establish a wireless connection.

4 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound

5 Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.

Keys

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1 esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.

Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the
2 fn key
esc key, or the b key

3 Windows button1 Returns us to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop

4 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.

Windows applications
5 Displays options for a selected object.
key

When the keypad is turned On, it can be used like an external numeric keypad.
Embedded numeric
6 Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the
keypad
key.

7 num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad On and Off when pressed in combination with the fn key.

NOTE: 1: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen.

Figure 2: Keys

Item
Component Description
#

1 esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key.

Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key, the num lk key, the
2 fn key
esc key, or the b key

3 Windows button1 Returns us to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop

4 Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.

5 num lk key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the integrated numeric keypad.

Integrated numeric
6 When num lk has been enabled, it can be used like an external numeric keypad.
keypad

NOTE: 1: Pressing the Windows button again will return you to the previous screen.

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Figure 3: Lights

Item
Component Description
#

On: The computer is On

1 Power light Blinking: The computer is in the sleep state
Off: The computer is Off

2 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is On

Amber: The TouchPad is Off

3 TouchPad light
Off: The TouchPad is On

Microphone mute Amber: Microphone sound is Off

4
light Off: Microphone sound is On

5 Num lock light On: Num lock is On

White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth
6 Wireless light device, is On.
Amber: All wireless devices are Off

Amber: Computer sound is Off

7 Mute light
White: Computer sound is On

Figure 4: Lights

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On: The computer is On

1 Power light Blinking: The computer is in the sleep state
Off: The computer is Off

Microphone mute Amber: Microphone sound is Off

2
light Off: Microphone sound is On

3 Num lock light On: Num lock is On

White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth
4 Wireless light device, is On
Amber: All wireless devices are Off

Amber: Computer sound is Off

5 Mute light
White: Computer sound is On

6 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is On

Amber: The TouchPad is Off

7 TouchPad light
Off: The TouchPad is On

TouchPad
Figure 5: TouchPad

Item # Component Description

1 Pointing stick (select models only) Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen

2 Left pointing stick button (select models only) Functions like the left button on an external mouse

3 TouchPad On/Off button Turns the TouchPad On and Off

4 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse

5 Right pointing stick button (select models only) Functions like the right button on an external mouse

6 TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen

7 Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse

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Figure 6: Front

Item
Component Description
#

White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/ or a Bluetooth device, is
1 Wireless light On
Amber: All wireless devices are Off

On: The computer is On

2 Power light Blinking: The computer is in the sleep state
Off: The computer is Off

White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 90% to 99%.
AC Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charged from 0 to 90 percent.
3 adapter/Battery Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
light reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.
Off: The battery is fully charged

Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed

4 Hard drive light
Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive

Left side
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Figure 7: Left side

Item
Component Description
#

1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter

Connects a network cable:

2 RJ-45 (network) jack/lights (2) Amber (left): The network is showing activity
Green (right): The network is connected

Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provides enhanced USB power performance. The USB charging
3 USB 3.0 charging port
port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is Off.

4 Memory card reader Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as Secure Digital (SD).

5 USB 3.0 port Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance.

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The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive that reads and writes (select models
6 Upgrade bay (optical drive shown)
only) to an optical disc. It can also hold a weight saver option.

Optical drive eject button (select

7 Releases the optical drive disc tray
models only)

ExpressCard slot or smart card

8 reader (depending on the Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards
configuration)

Figure 8: Left side

Item
Component Description
#

1 Power connector Connects an AC adapter

Connects a network cable:

2 RJ-45 (network) jack/lights (2) Amber (left): The network is showing activity
Green (right): The network is connected

Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provides enhanced USB power performance. The USB charging
3 USB 3.0 charging port
port can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is Off.

4 Memory card reader Reads data from and writes data to memory cards such as Secure Digital (SD).

5 USB 3.0 port Connects optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance.

The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive that reads and writes (select models
6 Upgrade bay (optical drive shown)
only) to an optical disc. It can also hold a weight saver option.

Optical drive eject button (select

7 Releases the optical drive disc tray
models only)

ExpressCard slot or smart card

8 reader (depending on the Supports optional ExpressCards or smart cards
configuration)

Right side
Figure 9: Right side

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Component Description
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Audio-out (headphone) Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
1
jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack headset, or television audio. Also connects an optional headset microphone.

2 USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect optional USB 3.0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance.

3 Dual-Mode DisplayPort Dual-Mode DisplayPort

4 External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector

5 Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components

6 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer

Rear (select models only)

Figure 10: Rear

Item # Component Description

1 RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable

2 Serial port Connects an optional device such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer

Bottom
Figure 11: Bottom

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Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot, and the
1 Service cover
memory module slots.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery

Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM) (select models only). The SIM slot is located inside the
3 SIM slot
battery bay

4 Docking connector Connects an optional docking device

Service cover release

5 Locks the service cover
lock

Service cover release

6 Releases the service cover on the computer
latch

7 Battery bay Holds the battery

8 Vents (4) Enable airflow to cool internal components

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