HP Pavilion Dv8 1200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Removal and replacement procedures
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Keyboard cover
Before removing the keyboard 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...

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3. Disconnect the LED board cable 1 from the low insertion force (LIF) connector on the LED board.
4. Remove the keyboard cover 2.
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard cover. 

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Power button board
Before removing the power button 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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Bluetooth module
✎The Bluetooth module spare part kit does not include a Bluetooth module cable. The Bluetooth module cable is 
available using spare part number 537921-001. See “Bluetooth module cable” on page 4-31 for Bluetooth 
module cable removal information.
Before removing the Bluetooth 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,...

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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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Remove the keyboard:
1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
3. Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.
4. Open the computer as far as possible.
5. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 

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6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard 1 until it rests at an angle.
7. Release the keyboard 2 by sliding it back to disengage the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard from the 
top cover, and rest it on the display.
8. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector 1 to which the keyboard cable is attached, and disconnect the 
keyboard cable 2 from the system board.
9. Remove the keyboard.
Reverse this procedure to install the...

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Power button board cable
✎The power button board cable is included with the power button board, spare part number 580987-001.
Before removing the power button board 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 external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect...

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Bluetooth module cable
Before removing the Bluetooth 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 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...

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LED board cable
✎The LED board cable is included with the keyboard cover, spare part number 577009-001.
Before removing the LED board 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 external devices connected to the computer. 
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by...