HP Pavilion Dm3 1000 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

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RTC battery
Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then  unplugging the AC adapter from the...

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Keyboard
✎The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable.
Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps: 
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC...

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3. Turn the computer right-side, up and open the display to a 90-degree angle.
4. Then position the computer so that the display is its base and the keyboard is in the upright position.
5. On the bottom of the computer, press in on the keyboard release tabs.
6. Return the computer  to its upright position.
7. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard until it rests at an angle.
8. Slide the keyboard back until it re sts on the switch cover and...

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9. Carefully release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector 1 to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then 
disconnect the keyboard cable  2 from the system board.
ÄCAUTION:  Take care when releasing the ZIF connector. The connector can be easily damaged if handled incorrectly.
10. Remove the keyboard.
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard. 

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Top cover
✎The top cover spare part kit includes a palm rest, TouchPad and cable, and TouchPad button board and cable.
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer...

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3. Turn the computer right-side up, and disconnect the following cables:
❏Top cover cable 1 from the board
❏Touch pad cable 2  from the board
❏Bluetooth module cable  3 from the board
4. Remove the six Phillips PM2.5x6. 0 screws from the sheet metal.  

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5. Lift up on the front edge 1 of the top cover. 
6. Pull up on the back edge  2 of the top cover to remove from the unit.
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover. 

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Display assembly
✎The display assembly spare part kit includes cables, nameplate, and logo.
Before removing the display  assembly, follow these steps: 
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first...

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ÄCAUTION: Support the display assembly when removing the following screws. Failure to support the display assembly can 
result in damage to the display assembly and other computer components.
7. Release the hinges by removing  the six Phillips PM2.5x5.0 screws  1 that secure it to the base enclosure. First 
remove the left hinge and then the right.
✎On the left side, one of the screws s ecures a display support strap. On the right side,...

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b. Flex the inside edges of the top 1, the left and right sides  2, and the bottom  3 of the display bezel until the 
bezel disengages from the display enclosure.
c. Remove the display bezel  4.
9. To remove the panel: a. Remove the following six screws: 1Two Phillips 2.5×3.0 screws on top that secure  the display panel to the display enclosure
2 Two Phillips 2.5×5.0 screws on top of each hinge
3 Two Phillips 2.5×4.0 screws on  the...