HP Pavilion Dv8 1200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Speaker assembly
Before removing the speaker 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...

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Display assembly
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...

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ÄCAUTION: 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.
5. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 1 that secure the display assembly to the computer. Be sure to 
hold the display before removing the last screw, to prevent damage to the display.
6. Lift the display assembly 2 straight up, and remove...

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b. Turn the display assembly upside down, with the bottom edge toward you.
c. Release the display enclosure bottom edge 1 as far as the wireless antenna cables and display logo LED 
cable allow.
d. Remove the wireless antenna cables 2 from the slot built into the display hinge cover.
e. Disconnect the display logo LED cable 3 from the display logo LED board.
f. Remove the display enclosure 4. The display enclosure is available using...

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9. If it is necessary to replace the webcam/microphone module:
a. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 1 that secures the module to the display bezel.
b. Release the webcam/microphone module 2 as far from the display bezel as the webcam/microphone 
module cable allows.
c. Disconnect the webcam/microphone module cable 3 from the webcam/microphone module, and remove 
the webcam/microphone module. The webcam/microphone module is available...

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11. If it is necessary to replace the webcam/microphone module cable, remove the cable from the display panel. 
The webcam/microphone module cable is included in the Display Cable Kit, spare part number 496876-001.
12. If it is necessary to replace the display panel cable:
a. Detach the adhesive reinforcement strip 1 that secures the display panel cable to the display panel.
b. Disconnect the display panel cable 2 from the display...

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13. If it is necessary to replace the display inverter:
a. Release the display inverter 1 as far from the display bezel as the backlight cables and display panel 
cable allow.
b. Disconnect the two backlight cables 2 and the display panel cable 3 from the display inverter, and remove 
the display inverter. The display inverter is available using spare part number 498324-001.
14. If it is necessary to replace the display hinges:
a....

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c. Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 that secure the display hinges to the display panel.
d. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws 2 that secure the display hinges to the display panel.
e. Remove the display hinges 3. The display hinges and display hinge bracket are included in the Display 
Hinge Kit, spare part number 496874-001.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the display assembly. 

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Top 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...

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Remove the top cover: 
1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
2. Remove the 14 Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.
3. Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws 1 in the mass storage device bay, and the four Phillips 
PM2.5×4.0 screws2 in the battery bay, that secure the top cover to the base enclosure.