HP Pavilion Dv7 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

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3. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
1 TouchPad board cable
2 Fingerprint reader board cable
4. Remove the following screws that secure the top cover to the computer:
1 4 black PM2.5×5.0 screws
2 4 silver PM2.0×4.0 screws
3 2 black PM2.5×7.0 screws
5. Remove the top cover by lifting it straight up.
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.  

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Modem module
✎The modem module spare part kit does not include a modem module cable. The modem module cable is 
included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 516328-001.
Before removing the modem 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...

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System board
✎The system board spare kit includes replacement thermal material.
Before removing the system board, 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...

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Remove the system board: 
1. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
1 Audio/infrared board cable
✎The audio/infrared board cable connects to a LIF connector on the system board.
2 Subwoofer cable
3 USB board cable
✎The USB board cable connects to a LIF connector on the system board.
4 Power connector cable
✎The power connector cable splits into two cables near the system board. One cable plugs into a connector on the...

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3. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure the system board to the base enclosure.
4. Lift up on the right side 1 of the system board slightly, and then unplug the bottom power connector cable from 
the connector on the bottom of the system board 2.
5. Lift the system board to the right and up and out of the base enclosure 3. 
6. If it is necessary to remove the optical drive board from the system board, pull the optical...

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Audio/infrared board
Before removing the audio/infrared board, 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...

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USB board
Before removing the USB board, 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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Subwoofer
Before removing the subwoofer, 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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5. Remove the subwoofer 3.
Reverse this procedure to install the subwoofer. 
TV tuner module cable
✎The TV tuner module cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 516328-001.
Before removing the TV tuner module cable, 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...

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Reverse this procedure to install the TV tuner module cable.
Modem module cable
✎The modem module cable is available in the Cable Kit, spare part number 516328-001. The modem module 
cable includes the RJ-11 jack.
Before removing the modem module cable, 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...