HP Pavilion Dv7 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Display assembly
✎The display assembly kit includes webcam and 2 microphones, and wireless antenna transceivers and cables.
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 unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then 
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-6). 
5. Remove the following components: 
a. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-14).
b. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see “Switch cover and keyboard” on page 4-19).
c. Remove the speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-23).
Remove the display assembly: 
1. Disconnect the display panel cable 1 and the webcam/microphone cable 2 from the system board. 
2. Remove the WLAN antenna cables and the microphone cable from the clips 3 built into the top cover. 
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CAUTION: 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.Description Spare part number 
17.3-inch HD+ flush glass AntiGlare display assembly for use in white computers 516296-001
17.3-inch HD+ BrightView display assembly for use in white computers 516295-001
17.3-inch HD+ flush glass AntiGlare display assembly for use in black computers 519260-001
17.3-inch HD+ BrightView display assembly for use in black computers 519259-001 
						

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3. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 1 that secure the display assembly to the computer.
4. Lift the display assembly 2 straight up and remove it. 
✎Steps 5 through 18 provide display assembly internal component removal information for computer models 
equipped with flush glass display assemblies. See steps 19 through 30 for display assembly internal component 
removal information for computer models equipped with BrightView display assemblies.
5. If it is necessary to replace the display enclosure or any of the display assembly internal components, remove 
the following screw covers and screws:
1 Two rubber screw covers on the display bezel bottom edge. The display rubber screw covers are included in 
the Display Rubber Kit, spare part number 516308-001.
2 Four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws.
6. Turn the display assembly upside down, with the bottom toward you.
7. Lift and release the bottom of the display enclosure 1.
8. Disconnect the display logo cable 2 from the display panel cable.
9. Route the webcam cable and antenna cables 3 through the hinge channel. 
						

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10. Remove the display enclosure 4. The display enclosure is available using spare part number 516443-001 for 
use in white computers and 519262-001 for use in black computers, and includes the display logo LED board 
and cable, and the wireless antenna transceivers and cables.
11. If it is necessary to remove the hinge cover, remove the four Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws 1 that secure the hinge 
cover to the display assembly, and then remove the cover 2. The hinge cover is available using spare part 
number 537844-001.
12. If it is necessary to replace the webcam/microphone module, remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that 
secures the module to the display bezel.
13. Release the webcam/microphone module 2 as far as the webcam/microphone module cable allows.
14. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module cable 3 and remove the webcam/microphone module. The 
webcam/microphone module is available using spare part number 516312-001. 
						

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15. Disconnect the display panel cable from the display panel. The display panel cable is available using spare part 
number 516307-001.
16. If it is necessary to replace the display hinges, remove the six Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws 1 that secure the 
display hinges to the top of the display panel.
17. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 2 that secure the hinges to the sides of the display panel.
18. Remove the display hinge assembly 3 by lifting it straight up. The display hinges are available using spare part 
number 516444-001. The display screw kit is available using spare part kit 531764-001.  
						

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The left and right sides of the display hinge assembly are secured to a bracket 1 using four PM2.5×4.0 screws 
2 as shown in the following image.
✎Steps 19 through 30 provide display assembly internal component removal information for computer models 
equipped with BrightView display assemblies. See steps 5 through 18 for display assembly internal component 
removal information for computer models equipped with flush glass display assemblies.
19. If it is necessary to replace the display bezel or any of the display assembly internal components, remove the 
following screw covers and screws:
1 Two rubber screw covers on the display bezel bottom edge. The display rubber screw covers are included in 
the Display Rubber Kit, spare part number 516308-001.
2 Two Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screws 
						

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20. Flex the inside edges of the top edge 1, the left and right sides 2, and the bottom edge 3 of the display bezel 
until the bezel disengages from the display enclosure.
21. Remove the display bezel 4. The display bezel is available using the spare part number 516305-001.
22. If it is necessary to replace the webcam/microphone module, release the module from the display bezel 1 as 
far as the webcam/microphone module cable allows.
23. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module cable 2 and remove the webcam/microphone module. The 
webcam/microphone module is available using spare part number 516312-001. 
						

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24. If it is necessary to replace the display panel, remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws 1 from the top 
corners and the six Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws 2 from the display hinges. The display panel is available using 
spare part number 516303-001.
25. Lift the top of the display panel 1 upward and release the display hinges. 
26. Unplug the display enclosure logo LED cable pass-thru connector from the display panel cable 2.
27. Remove the display panel 3. 
						

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28. If it is necessary to replace the display hinges, remove the four Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws 1 that secure each 
display hinge to the display panel.
29. Remove the display hinges 2. The display hinges are available in the Display Hinge Kit, spare part number 
516306-001. The display hinge screws are available in the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 531764-001.
30. If it is necessary to remove the display panel cable, remove the adhesive plastic strip 1 from the display panel 
cable, and remove the display panel cable 2. Remove the tape 3 that secures the cable to the display panel. 
The display panel cable is available using spare part number 516307-001. 
						

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Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly.  
						

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Top cover
✎The top cover kit includes TouchPad and cable, LED board and cable, and switch cover.
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 by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then 
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-6). 
5. Remove the following components: 
a. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-7) 
b. Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-11)
c. TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-18)
d. Switch cover and keyboard (see “Switch cover and keyboard” on page 4-19)
e. Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-23)
f. Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-25)
Remove the top cover: 
1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you. 
2. Remove the 3 Phillips 2.5×4.0 silver broadhead screws 1 and 11 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 2 that secure the 
top cover to the bottom of the computer. 
Description Spare part number 
For use only with white computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader; includes 
fingerprint reader board516299-001 
For use only with white computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader 516360-001
For use only with black computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader; includes 
fingerprint reader board519267-001
For use only with black computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader 519268-001