HP Pavilion Dv7t 3300 Cto Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

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Maintenance and Service Guide4–5
Component replacement procedures 
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. 
There are as many as 71 screws, in 14 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing 
the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. 
Service tag 
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model description 
provided on the service tag.
Component Description
1 Product name This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer.
2 Serial number (s/n) This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to each product.
3 Part number/ product number (p/n) This number provides specific information about the product’s hardware 
components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what 
components and parts are needed.
4 Model description This is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and 
support for your computer.
5 Warranty period This number describes the duration of the warranty period for this computer. 
						

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Computer feet
The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part 
number 516326-001. There are 4 rubber feet that attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below.
Battery
Before disassembling the computer, 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. 
Remove the battery:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 
2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery. 
3. Pivot the battery 2 upward and remove it from the computer. 
Description Spare part number 
6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah Li-ion battery 486766-001 
						

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To insert the battery, insert the rear edge of the battery into the battery bay and pivot the front edge of the battery 
downward until it is seated. The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into place. 
Optical drive
✎The optical drive spare part kit includes an optical drive bezel and bracket.
✎If it is necessary to remove the optical drive board, see “System board” on page 4-37.
Before removing the optical drive, 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). 
Remove the optical drive: 
1. Position the computer with the front toward you. 
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3. Remove the optical drive 2 from the computer. 
Description Spare part number 
 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive with LightScribe 516352-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe  516353-001 
						

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4. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, follow these steps:
a. Position the optical drive with the rear toward you. 
b. Remove the two Phillips PM1.5×3.0 screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive. 
c. Remove the optical drive bracket. 
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.  
						

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Primary hard drive cover
Before removing the primary hard drive 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). 
Remove the primary hard drive cover: 
1. Loosen the four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the primary hard drive cover to the computer. 
2. Lift the right side 2 of the primary hard drive cover, and then remove the cover 3.
Reverse this procedure to install the primary hard drive cover. 
Description Spare part number 
Hard Drive Cover Kit (contains primary and secondary hard drive covers) 518164-001 
						

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Secondary hard drive cover 
Before removing the secondary hard drive 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 primary hard drive cover (see “Primary hard drive cover” on page 4-9).
Remove the secondary hard drive cover: 
1. Loosen the three Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws 1 that secure the secondary hard drive cover to the 
computer. 
2. Lift the rear edge 2, and then remove the cover 3.
Reverse this procedure to install the secondary hard drive cover. 
Description Spare part number 
Hard Drive Cover Kit (contains primary and secondary hard drive covers) 518164-001 
						

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Hard drive
✎The hard drive spare part kit includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 
rubber isolators. 
Before removing the hard drive, 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. If you are removing the primary hard drive, remove the primary hard drive cover (see “Primary hard drive 
cover” on page 4-9).
or
If you are removing the secondary hard drive, remove the secondary hard drive cover (see “Secondary hard 
drive cover” on page 4-10).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Use the Mylar tab 1 to slide the hard drive to the left 2, and then lift it to release it from the hard drive bay.
2. Disconnect the hard drive cable 3 from the system board.
3. Remove the hard drive 4.
✎If you are removing the primary hard drive, see the first image below. If you are removing the secondary hard 
drive, see the second image below.
Description Spare part number 
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive  573328-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive  516350-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive  516349-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive  516346-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive  516348-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive  516345-001
128-GB solid-state drive 577098-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar 
cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators)517639-001 
						

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or
4. If it is necessary to replace the hard drive bracket or any of the hard drive bracket components, remove the 
following: 
1 Hard drive adapter cable
2 Four rubber isolators
3 Four Phillips PM3.0×3.5 screws that secure the hard drive bracket rails and Mylar cover to the hard drive 
						

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4 Left and right hard drive bracket rails with Mylar cover
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.  
						

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WLAN module
DescriptionSpare part number 
 Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN module:
■For use in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto 
Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States504593-003
■for use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, 
Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, 
Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, 
Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape 
Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, 
Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, 
East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, 
Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, 
Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong 
Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, 
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, 
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, 
the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, 
Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the 
Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, 
Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the Peoples Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, 
Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome 
and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, 
Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts 
and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, 
Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, 
Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, 
Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe504593-004
Broadcom 4322 AGN 802.11a/b/g WLAN modules:
■For use in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto 
Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States518434-001
■For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, 
Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, 
Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, 
Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape 
Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, 
Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, 
East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, 
Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, 
Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong 
Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, 
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, 
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, 
the Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, 
Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the 
Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, 
Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the Peoples Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, 
Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome 
and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, 
Slovenia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts 
and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, 
Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, 
Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, 
Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe518434-002