HP Pavilion Dv2970ef Special Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

3.Lift the speakers (3) straight up to remove them from the computer.
Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly.
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Display switch module
NOTE:The display switch module is included in the Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 430473-001
for computers with Intel processors, 455817-001 for computers with AMD processors.
Before removing the display switch module, 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...

4.Remove the top cover trim from the computer. The top cover trim is included in the Door/Cover Kit,
spare part number 417073-001 for basic models, as well as using spare part number 430466-001
for computers with Intel processors and a Web cam, 465309-001 for metal-colored Special Edition
models with Intel processors, 465310-001 for white Special Edition models, and 465311-001 for
Artist Edition models.
5.Disconnect the display switch module cable (1) from the system board.
6.Remove the Phillips...

System board
NOTE:All system board spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
DescriptionSpare part number
For use in computer models with Intel processors: 
On dv2500 models equipped with a discrete graphics subsystem448596-001
On dv2500 models equipped with a UMA graphics subsystem448598-001
On dv2500 models equipped with a WWAN module457356-001
On dv2700 models equipped with a discrete graphics subsystem460715-001
On dv2700 models equipped with a UMA graphics subsystem460716-001
On dv2700...

When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective
system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●RTC battery (see 
RTC battery on page 70)
●Memory modules (see 
Memory module on page 71)
●WLAN module (see 
WLAN module on page 65)
●Modem module (see 
Modem module on page 95)
Remove the system board:
1.Disconnect the power connector cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (2) that secure the system board...

When replacing the system board, be sure that the following components are removed from the defective
system board and installed on the replacement system board:
●ExpressCard assembly (see 
ExpressCard assembly on page 109)
●Fan/heat sink assembly (see 
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 112)
●Processor (see 
Processor on page 115)
Reverse the preceding procedure to install the system board.
Power connector cable
DescriptionSpare part number
Power connector cable for use in computer models with Intel...

2.Remove the connector frame (2) from the base enclosure.
3.Remove the power connector (1) from the connector frame.
4.Remove the modem connector (2) from the connector frame.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable and modem cable.
ExpressCard assembly
DescriptionSpare part number
ExpressCard assembly417112-001
Before removing the ExpressCard 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,...

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 56).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see 
Hard drive on page 61)
b.Optical drive (see 
Optical drive on page 73)
c.Keyboard (see 
Keyboard on page 74)
d.Switch cover (see 
Switch cover on page 79)
e.Display assembly (see 
Display assembly on page 82)
f.Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 87)
g.System board (see 
System board on page 106)
Remove the ExpressCard assembly:
1.Lift the insulation material (1) from the system board to expose the...

4.Remove the ExpressCard assembly from the system board.
Reverse this procedure to install the ExpressCard assembly.
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Fan/heat sink assembly
DescriptionSpare part number
Fan/heat sink assembly for computer models with Intel processors equipped with a UMA graphics
subsystem (includes thermal material)448625-001
Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with computer models with Intel processors equipped with a
WWAN module (includes thermal material)450096-001
Fan/heat sink assembly for use only with computer models with AMD processors (includes thermal
material)455843-001
NOTE:To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least...