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What is this little tool that comes with an Omen PC for?
11-05-2017 11:40 AM

11-11-2017 05:50 PM - edited 11-11-2017 09:00 PM

@onlyconnect, welcome to the forum.
I have an Omen X, 900-025vr. It has the same tool and it is described as a Screwdriver/wrench. As to what is for, it doesn't go into any details. I figure one day when I have some time I will try to determine what I can do with it.
Accessing the tool kit The tool kit contains the following: ● Hard drive/power supply tool ● Screwdriver/wrench, one side Phillips, one side hex. Hex screws are used on the graphics card and system fans (radiators) ● Screws Pull the logo cover away from the case (1), and then disconnect the cable from the case (2). The tool kit is located under the logo cover (3).
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11-13-2017 07:33 PM - edited 11-13-2017 07:41 PM

@onlyconnect wrote:Thanks for the suggestion! It is not a screwdriver or a wrench though. It looks like something you might use to unclip something but nobody seems to know!
Tim
@onlyconnect, I hear what you are saying. I haven't figured out how it qualifies as either a screwdriver or a wrench, but that is what it shows. Mine looks exactly like the one in your picture. It is bent slightly on the end oposite the small triangle. This may qualify as a screwdriver. It doesn't appear to be any of the other items in the list that I provided; unless that is, it is a Hard drive/power supply tool and I don't see how it would be used.
Note: I decided to ask someone at HP who will know what it is for certain. Then, we both can stop guessing.
HP TouchPad - 1.2 GHz; 1 GB memory; 32 GB storage; WebOS/CyanogenMod 11(Kit Kat) Custom build: Corsair 750D Airflow (Full Tower); MSI MEG Z390 ACE; i9-9900K processor (OC'd 5.025); Corsair H150i cooler; Corsair Vengeance Pro 3200 memory ( 32 GB ); MSI RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio video card; MSI GH70 Immerse LED Headset; 3- Corsair QL140 RGB Fans w/Commander Pro and Lighting Node Core; Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB; Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB HP Spectre 360 Convertible; i7-7560U; 16 GB memory; Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640; 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD; 13.3" diagonal 4K UHD UWVA eDP BrightView WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (3840 x 2160); Windows 10 Pro 64 with Windows Ink HP Photosmart 7855 AIO
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11-14-2017 07:57 AM

My computer OMEN 870-203n was delivered in April 2017, with a faulty(still todate) LED control, and minus the tool kit. I suppose some are dispatched with faults of a kind, was I lucky? two faults and for the same price!! if I had waited till now at least one of the faults has been erased (LED control) with HP having rectified the fault, omitting it with the new model.
weeman.
11-14-2017 06:57 PM - edited 11-14-2017 07:01 PM

Okay, here is the answer to your question directly from my contact at HP:
"It is the "Security tool" used to pry different sections off the bezel. It is never called out, which is kind of strange, but is then called out in how to remove the cover over the power supply.
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05337523
page 30"
The tool is mentioned in Item 4. Use the security tool from the tool kit (Accessing the tool kit on page 9) to remove the power supply cover, located on the rear of the case.
I couldn't have more wrong in what I guessed. This is why I decided to get a definitive answer for you.
Good luck!
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HP TouchPad - 1.2 GHz; 1 GB memory; 32 GB storage; WebOS/CyanogenMod 11(Kit Kat) Custom build: Corsair 750D Airflow (Full Tower); MSI MEG Z390 ACE; i9-9900K processor (OC'd 5.025); Corsair H150i cooler; Corsair Vengeance Pro 3200 memory ( 32 GB ); MSI RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio video card; MSI GH70 Immerse LED Headset; 3- Corsair QL140 RGB Fans w/Commander Pro and Lighting Node Core; Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB; Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB HP Spectre 360 Convertible; i7-7560U; 16 GB memory; Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640; 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD; 13.3" diagonal 4K UHD UWVA eDP BrightView WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (3840 x 2160); Windows 10 Pro 64 with Windows Ink HP Photosmart 7855 AIO
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11-14-2017 11:28 PM

Hi old_geekster
Have been following this thread. I also thought it was some type of wrench.
The reference guide you provided a link to is very detailed.
Does HP publish in depth guides such as this one for all HP consumer systems?
That guide is really cool and helpful.
Will bookmark this link for future reference.
Tom
11-15-2017 04:58 AM

Very interesting reading, however what happens to customers like myself whom did not have this tool included in box containing my HP 879-203n computer? Try as I may, find it impossible to contact HP. weeman.
11-15-2017 11:57 AM

@weeman, welcome to the forum.
This is a peer to peer help forum. The only presence that HP has on it are the Admins and the Mods. Otherwise, none of us works for HP. Therefore, your best option is to contact HP Customer Support for help. They are the only ones who will be able to get you the tool.
HP TouchPad - 1.2 GHz; 1 GB memory; 32 GB storage; WebOS/CyanogenMod 11(Kit Kat) Custom build: Corsair 750D Airflow (Full Tower); MSI MEG Z390 ACE; i9-9900K processor (OC'd 5.025); Corsair H150i cooler; Corsair Vengeance Pro 3200 memory ( 32 GB ); MSI RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio video card; MSI GH70 Immerse LED Headset; 3- Corsair QL140 RGB Fans w/Commander Pro and Lighting Node Core; Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB; Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB HP Spectre 360 Convertible; i7-7560U; 16 GB memory; Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640; 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD; 13.3" diagonal 4K UHD UWVA eDP BrightView WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (3840 x 2160); Windows 10 Pro 64 with Windows Ink HP Photosmart 7855 AIO
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11-15-2017 12:06 PM - edited 11-15-2017 12:07 PM

@Grzwacz, I am glad that the guide helps you.
Yes, most of HP's computers have the Maintenance and Service Guide. For the Omen X it is called a Hardware Reference Guide. It is far better for technical help than the User Guide, in my opinion. I use it in many instances when providing help. In this instance, I went to the M&SG, but missed the reference to the Tool. I guess my eyes are getting old along with my body.
It is good to have you helping on the Forums.
HP TouchPad - 1.2 GHz; 1 GB memory; 32 GB storage; WebOS/CyanogenMod 11(Kit Kat) Custom build: Corsair 750D Airflow (Full Tower); MSI MEG Z390 ACE; i9-9900K processor (OC'd 5.025); Corsair H150i cooler; Corsair Vengeance Pro 3200 memory ( 32 GB ); MSI RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio video card; MSI GH70 Immerse LED Headset; 3- Corsair QL140 RGB Fans w/Commander Pro and Lighting Node Core; Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB; Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB HP Spectre 360 Convertible; i7-7560U; 16 GB memory; Intel® Iris™ Plus Graphics 640; 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD; 13.3" diagonal 4K UHD UWVA eDP BrightView WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (3840 x 2160); Windows 10 Pro 64 with Windows Ink HP Photosmart 7855 AIO
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