✅ No unknown devices in Device Manager. ✅ Wi-Fi connects to 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. ✅ Bluetooth pairs with devices. ✅ Audio plays through speakers and headphones (auto-switching works). ✅ Brightness and volume Fn keys work. ✅ Touchpad supports two-finger scrolling and right-click. ✅ External monitor works via HDMI. ✅ Laptop sleeps and wakes correctly. ✅ Battery report shows normal discharge rate (run powercfg /batteryreport ).
| Issue | Likely Fix | |-------|-------------| | No Wi-Fi after clean install | Install correct Wireless driver (Realtek RTL8821CE most common for this model) | | Touchpad not working | Install Synaptics/ELAN driver; check if Fn+F11 toggles it | | Function keys (brightness/volume) don’t work | Install and HP Software Framework | | Audio crackling or no sound | Reinstall Realtek audio driver; disable audio enhancements | | Screen brightness stuck | Install Intel Graphics driver (not just Microsoft Basic Display Adapter) | | Battery not charging fully | Update BIOS; check HP Battery Health Manager settings | hp 240 g7 laptop drivers for windows 10 64 bit