HP Pavilion Hdx9300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

e.Rear cover (see Rear cover on page 53)
f.Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 55)
Remove the Bluetooth module:
1.Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the two silver Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (2) that secure the Bluetooth module to the
computer.
3.Remove the Bluetooth module (3) from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the Bluetooth module.
Front USB board
DescriptionSpare part number
Front USB board452314-001
Before removing the front USB board,...

e.Rear cover (see Rear cover on page 53)
f.Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 55)
Remove the front USB board:
1.Disconnect the front USB board cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that secure front USB board the to the computer.
3.Remove the front USB board (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the front USB board.
Power connector LED board
DescriptionSpare part number
Power connector LED board (includes cable) 452318-001
Before removing the power connector LED...

e.Rear cover (see Rear cover on page 53)
f.Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 55)
Remove the power connector LED board:
1.Disconnect the power connector LED board (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the power connector LED board (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector LED board.
Rear USB board
DescriptionSpare part number
Rear USB board (includes cable) 452315-001
Before removing the rear USB board, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is...

Remove the rear USB board:
1.Disconnect the rear USB board cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures rear USB board the to the computer.
3.Remove the rear USB board (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the rear USB board.
Subwoofer
DescriptionSpare part number
Subwoofer (includes rubber isolators) 448164-001
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...

Remove the subwoofer:
1.Disconnect the subwoofer cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (2) that secure subwoofer the to the base enclosure.
3.Remove the subwoofer (3).
CAUTION:When installing the subwoofer, do not overtighten the screws. Overtightening the
subwoofer screws can result in damage to the subwoofer grommets (4), which can cause a decrease
in the subwoofer performance.
Reverse this procedure to install the subwoofer.
Video connector board...

e.Rear cover (see Rear cover on page 53)
f.Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 55)
g.Subwoofer (see 
Subwoofer on page 67)
Remove the video connector board:
1.Disconnect the video connector board cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screw (2) that secures the video connector board to the base
enclosure.
3.Route the video connector board cable under the processor heat sink pipe (3).
4.Remove the video connector board (4) from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install...

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see 
Hard drive on page 42)
b.Optical drive (see 
Optical drive on page 49)
c.Keyboard (see 
Keyboard on page 50)
d.Hinge cover (see 
Hinge cover on page 52)
e.Rear cover (see 
Rear cover on page 53)
f.Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 55)
g.Subwoofer (see 
Subwoofer on page 67)
Remove the processor fan:
1.Disconnect the processor fan cable (1) from the system board.
2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws...

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 cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
5.Remove the following...

3.Disconnect the following cable connectors from the system board:
(1) Speaker cable
(2) Microphone cable
(3) Audio/infrared board cable
(4) Subwoofer cable
(5) Audio connector board cable
4.Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1) Bluetooth module cable
(2) Front USB board cable
(3) Processor fan cable
(4) Composite video connector board cable
5.Remove the two SM1.5×9.0 screws (1) on each side of the expansion port 3 connector.
6.Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (2) that...

7.Loosen the captive Phillips PM2.5×14.0 screw (3) that secures the video heat sink and system board
to the base enclosure.
8.Use the optical drive connector (1) to lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an
angle.
9.Remove the system board (3) by pulling it away from the base enclosure at an angle.
Reverse this procedure to install the system board.
Audio connector board
DescriptionSpare part number
Audio connector board (includes cable) 452317-001
Before removing the audio...