


A: Once it is opened past a certain point, never measured about 180 degs, it disables the keyboard and touch pad.
A: The battery is an internal component. You can't just pop it in and out. It only holds one memory DIMM, but the repair manual lists a part number for an 8GB DIMM, so I'm sure it can be upgraded. However, it seems to run just fine with only 4GB.
Q: How long will this laptop last in years
A: It is truly hard to judge how long a device may last. It all depends on the conditions in which it is used and how well taken care of a device is.
Q: can I hook up a printer to this?
A: You can hook up any printer with a USB connection to this laptop.
Q: Can my daughter use this to do word processing?
A: It depends on the level of word processing. The computer comes with basic document creation software, but not office. So she can write letters and basic reports for school.
Q: Does it have a backlit keyboard?
A: The item does not have a backlit keyboard.
Q: how long does the battery last?
A: The battery last about 5 hours with moderate use.
Q: Does this laptop have a built in microphone like on the HP store?
A: This HP PC has the Front-facing HP TrueVision HD Webcam with integrated dual array digital microphone.