HP Pavilion Hdx9300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

							7.Lift the bracket (2) straight up to remove it from the hard drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
WLAN module
DescriptionSpare part number
Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules:
●For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei,
Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uruguay, the United States,
Venezuela, and Vietnam
441086-001
●For use in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech
Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania,
Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan441086-002
●For use in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Peoples Republic of China, and South Korea441086-003
●For use in South Korea456576-AD1
Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN modules:
●For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei,
Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uruguay, the United States,
Venezuela, and Vietnam
452063-001
●For use in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech
Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania,
Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan452063-002
●For use in Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Peoples Republic of China, and South Korea 452063-003
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							Before removing the WLAN 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, 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).
Remove the WLAN module:
1.Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.Loosen the Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screw (1) that secures the WLAN module compartment cover to the
computer.
3.Lift the right side of the WLAN module compartment cover (2), swing the cover up and to the left,
and remove the cover. The WLAN module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare
part number 448171-001.
4.Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables (1) from the WLAN module.
NOTE:The main WLAN antenna cable (labeled with the number 1 or with a black band) is
connected to the WLAN module “Main” terminal. The white WLAN antenna cable (labeled with the
number 2 or with a white band) is connected to the WLAN module “Aux” terminal. Computer models
equipped with an 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module will have an additional wireless antenna
cable (2) (labeled with the number 3 or with a yellow band). Disconnect this cable.
5.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (3) that secure the WLAN module to the system board.
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
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							6.Remove the WLAN module (4) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:WLAN modules are designed with a notch (5) to prevent incorrect installation into the
WLAN module slot.
Reverse this procedure to install a WLAN module.
TV tuner module
DescriptionSpare part number
For use only in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa448168-002
For use only in North America448168-001
NTSC/ATSC compliant448168-003
Before removing the TV tuner 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, 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).
Remove the TV tuner module:
1.Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.Loosen the two black Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the TV tuner module
compartment cover to the computer.
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							3.Lift the left side of the TV tuner module compartment cover (2), swing the cover up and to the right,
and remove the cover. The TV tuner module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare
part number 448171-001.
4.Disconnect the TV tuner cable (1) from the TV tuner module.
5.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (2) that secure the TV tuner module to the system board.
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
6.Remove the TV tuner module (3) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:The TV tuner module is designed with a notch (4) to prevent incorrect installation into the
TV tuner module slot.
Reverse this procedure to install the TV tuner module.
Memory module
DescriptionSpare part number
2048-MB (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM) 448151-001
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							DescriptionSpare part number
1024-MB (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM)448150-001
512-MB (667-MHz, PC2-5300, 1-DIMM) 452312-001
Before removing the memory 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, 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).
Remove the memory module:
1.Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.Loosen the two black Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the memory module
compartment cover to the computer.
3.Lift the rear edge of the cover (2), swing it forward, and remove the cover. The memory module
compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 448171-001.
4.Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module.
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
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							5.Remove the module (2) by pulling it away from the slot at an angle.
NOTE:Memory modules are designed with a notch (3) to prevent incorrect installation into the
memory module slot.
Reverse this procedure to install a memory module.
Optical drive
NOTE:All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket.
DescriptionSpare part number
HD-DVD Combo Drive448156-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe448157-001
Blu-ray Combo Drive (BD-ROM + DVD/CD Combo) 462585-001
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 36).
Remove the optical drive:
1.Position the computer with right side toward you.
2.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to the computer.
3.Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the optical drive tab access (2) and press the tab
to the left to release the optical drive from the computer.
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							4.Remove the optical drive (3).
5.If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bracket, position the optical drive with the optical drive
bracket toward you.
6.Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical
drive.
7.Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
Reverse the above procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.
Keyboard
Description
For use in:
Spare part numberFor use in:Spare part number
Denmark, Finland, Norway, and
Sweden448159-DH1South Korea448159-AD1
Europe448159-021Spain448159-071
France 448159-051 Switzerland 448159-111
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							Description
For use in:
Spare part numberFor use in:Spare part number
French Canada448159-121Taiwan448159-AB1
Germany448159-041Thailand448159-281
The Netherlands and Europe448159-B31Turkey448159-141
Italy448159-061The United Kingdom448159-031
Latin America448159-161The United States448159-001
Saudi Arabia 448159-171    
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 outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 36).
5.Remove the hard drives (see 
Hard drive on page 42).
Remove the keyboard:
1.Position the computer with the front toward you.
2.Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (1) and the four Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws (2) 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.Lift the front edge of the keyboard (1) until it rests at an angle.
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							6.Slide the keyboard (2) forward until the tabs on the rear edge of the keyboard disengage from the
slots in the top cover.
7.Rotate the rear edge of the keyboard (3) forward until it rests upside down on the palm rest.
8.Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached and
disconnect the keyboard cable (2).
9.Remove the keyboard.
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.
Hinge cover
DescriptionSpare part number
Hinge cover452311-001
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							Before removing the hinge 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 36).
Remove the hinge cover:
1.Position the computer with the rear panel toward you.
2.Remove the four gray rubber screw covers (1) and (2) from the hinge cover. The screw covers come
in two different sizes and are available in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 452320-001.
3.Remove the four Phillips PM3.0×8.0 screws (3) that secure the hinge cover to the computer.
4.Remove the hinge cover (4) by pulling it away from the computer.
Reverse this procedure to install the hinge cover.
Rear cover
DescriptionSpare part number
Rear cover448161-001
Before removing the rear 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.
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