HP EliteBook 2570p Repair

Initially released in 2012, the HP Elitebook 2570p was part of a line of laptops intended for use by business users. At time of release it was considered a high-end device, but has since become severely outdated. Despite this, it is still capable of basic office tasks, school work, and light media consumption.

There are also multiple practical ports in the HP Elitebook 2570p that modern laptops no longer typically include. On the right side of the laptop is a memory card reader, docking port, DisplayPort, ExpressCard/34 slot, eSATA/USB 3.0 port, and Kensington lock slot. On the left is an Ethernet port, Smart Card reader, and optical drive. Finally, on the back, there is a VGA port, a USB 3.0 port, and a USB 2 port. All these ports combine to make the laptop clunky and heavy for the average person, but could be useful to a more tech savvy user.

On release date, the laptop was priced at $949 for base configurations, and an upgraded model could’ve cost over $1,499. Most used versions price around $120-400. It commonly has problems when being upgraded to newer versions of the Windows OS, and updating may create driver instability. The HP Elitebook 2570p also has a short battery life and poor resolution in comparison to newer models.

The HP Elitebook 2570p is 12 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches with a 12.5-inch screen. It weighs 4.2 pounds (4.6 pounds with the 9-cell battery installed) and is light grey with an HP logo on the back and a black underside. To find the device’s exact model name and serial number, check on the bottom of the laptop or in the removable battery compartment.

Description: HP EliteBook 2570p - Intel Core i5 - 3320M / up to 3.3 GHz - vPro - Win 7 Pro 64-bit - HD Graphics 4000 - 4 GB RAM - 180 GB SSD - DVD SuperMulti - 12.5" 1366 x 768 (HD) - Gigabit Ethernet

Manufacturer: HP, Inc.

UNSPSC: 43211503

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition

Product Type: Notebook

Recommended Use: Small business, corporate business

Codec IDT: 92HD87

Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio

Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 4000

Features: Intel Display Power Saving Technology (DPST), HD anti-glare

Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9

LCD Backlight Technology: LED backlight

Resolution: 1366 x 768 (HD)

Type: 12.5"

Humidity Range Operating: 10 - 90% (non-condensing)

Max Operating Temperature: 35 °C

Min Operating Temperature: 5 °C

Shock Tolerance: 40 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)

Vibration Tolerance: 0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)

Form Factor: SO-DIMM 204-pin

Max RAM Supported: 16 GB

RAM: 4 GB

Rated Speed: 1600 MHz

Slots Qty: 2

Speed: 1600 MHz / PC3-12800

Technology: DDR3 SDRAM

64-bit Computing: Yes

Cache: L3 - 3 MB

Chipset: Mobile Intel QM77 Express

CPU: Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz

Features: Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache

Max Turbo Speed: 3.3 GHz

Number of Cores: Dual-Core

Main Storage: 180 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s

Optical Drive: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed - tray

Capacity: 62 Wh

Technology: 6-cell lithium ion

Compliant Standards: ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, KC

Dockable: Yes

Features: HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP Night Light, HP DuraCase

Included Accessories: Power adapter

Localization: Language: English / region: United States

Manufacturer Selling Program: HP Smart Buy

Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader

Security Slot Type: Kensington security slot

Theft/Intrusion Protection: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Official HP Product Support Page

Maintenance and Service Manual

Specification Handbook

Video Repair Guide for "No Power" Issue

Video Replacement Guide

HP Mobile Solutions Product Catalogue — United Kingdom, November 2012

HP Mobile Solutions Russia Product Catalogue, May 2013

HP EliteBook 2570p Ultraportable Notebook Brochure

HP EliteBook 2570p Notebook PC QuickSpecs

HP Ultra-light Docking Stations QuickSpecs

HP Notebook Stands QuickSpecs

HP Notebook Stands QuickSpecs

HP EliteBook 2570p Notebook PC QuickSpecs