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Removal and replacement procedures for
Authorized Service Provider parts
CAUTION:
Components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider.
Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.
NOTE:
HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to
http://partsurfer.hp.com
, select your country or region, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Component replacement procedures
NOTE:
Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty,
are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer. See
Labels on page 13
for details.
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider only parts.
There may be as many as 63 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing
Authorized Service Provider only parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal
and replacement.
Front speakers
Description
Spare part number
Front speakers (includes cables and 2 rubber isolators)
818128-001
Before removing the front speakers, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the bottom cover (see
Bottom cover on page 27
).
Remove the front speakers:
1.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
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