HP Slate 7 Service Manual

							6.Remove the battery (4).
7.Remove the battery.
Reverse this procedure to install the battery.
Speakers
DescriptionSpare part number
Speaker Kit (includes top and bottom speakers and cables) 767529-001
Before removing the speakers, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see 
Back cover on page 11).
5.Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see 
Battery on page 13).
Speakers
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							Remove the speakers:
1.Unsolder the top speaker cables (1) from the system board speaker connectors.
2.Unsolder the bottom speaker cables (2) from the system board speaker connectors.
NOTE:When installing the speakers, the red speaker cables should be soldered to the system
board “positive” terminals. The black speaker cables should be soldered to the system board
“negative” terminals.
3.Remove the tape (3) that covers the bottom speaker.
4.Remove the Phillips PM1.2×4.5 screw (4) that secures the top speaker to the display
panel assembly.
5.Remove the two Phillips PM1.6×4.1 screws (5) that secure the bottom speaker to the display
panel assembly.
6.Remove the speakers (6).
7.Remove the speakers and cables.
Reverse this procedure to install the speakers.
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							System board
DescriptionSpare part number
System board equipped with an NVIDIA Tegra 4 A15 1.80-GHz quad core processor, a graphics
subsystem with UMA memory, 1.0-GB DDR3L 1600 system memory, and a 16-GB
eMMC hard drive767530-001
Before removing the system board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see 
Back cover on page 11).
5.Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see 
Battery on page 13).
Remove the system board:
1.Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1) Display panel cable
(2) TouchScreen zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors and cables (2)
(3) Front-facing webcam ZIF connector and cable
(4) I/O board ZIF connector and cable
(5) Rear-facing webcam ZIF connector and cable
System board
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							2.Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1) Antenna cables, (must be unsoldered, see 
Antenna on page 19)
(2) Top speaker cables, (must be unsoldered, see 
Speakers on page 15)
(3) Bottom speaker cables, (must be unsoldered, see 
Speakers on page 15)
(4) Unidentified component cables (must be unsoldered in red, white, black sequence)
3.Remove the five Phillips PM1.4×2.5 screws (1) that secure the system board to
the display panel assembly.
4.Remove the two Phillips PM1.6×4.1 screws (1) that secure the system board to
the display panel assembly.
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							5.Remove the system board (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the system board.
Antenna
DescriptionSpare part number
Antenna Kit (includes wireless antenna cable, transceiver, and double-sided adhesive) 745162-001
Before removing the antenna, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see 
Back cover on page 11).
5.Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see 
Battery on page 13).
6.Remove the top speaker (see 
Speakers on page 15).
Remove the antenna:
1.Unsolder the antenna cable (1) from the system board antenna connector.
Antenna
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							2.Detach the antenna transceiver (2) from the display panel assembly. (The antenna transceiver is
attached to the display panel assembly with double-sided adhesive.)
3.Remove the antenna transceiver and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the antenna.
Front-facing webcam
DescriptionSpare part number
Front-facing webcam (includes cable and double-sided adhesive) 743884-001
Before removing the front-facing webcam, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see 
Back cover on page 11).
5.Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see 
Battery on page 13).
6.Remove the top speaker (see 
Speakers on page 15).
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							Remove the front-facing webcam:
1.Detach the grounding tape (1) that secures the front-facing webcam cable to the display
panel assembly.
2.Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the front-facing webcam cable is attached, and then
disconnect the front-facing webcam cable from the system board.
3.Detach the front-facing webcam (3) from the display panel assembly. (The front-facing webcam is
attached to the display panel assembly with double-sided adhesive.)
4.Remove the front-facing webcam and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the front-facing webcam.
I/O board
DescriptionSpare part number
I/O board (includes cable)767527-001
Before removing the I/O board, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see 
Back cover on page 11).
I/O board
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							5.Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 13).
6.Remove the top speaker (see 
Speakers on page 15).
Remove the I/O board:
1.Detach the grounding tape (1) that secures the I/O board cable to the display panel assembly.
2.Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the I/O board cable is attached, and then disconnect
the I/O board cable from the system board.
3.Remove the three Phillips PM1.2×4.5 screws (3) that secure the I/O board bracket and I/O
board to the display panel assembly.
4.Remove the I/O board bracket (4).
NOTE:The I/O board bracket is included in the I/O Hardware Kit, spare part number
745164-001.
5.Remove the I/O board and cable (5).
Reverse this procedure to install the I/O board.
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							Rear-facing webcam
DescriptionSpare part number
Rear-facing webcam (includes cable) 753193-001
Before removing the rear-facing webcam, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off or in Hibernation, turn the tablet on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
4.Remove the back cover (see 
Back cover on page 11).
5.Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see 
Battery on page 13).
6.Remove the top speaker (see 
Speakers on page 15).
Remove the rear-facing webcam:
1.Detach the grounding tape (1) that secures the rear-facing webcam cable to the display
panel assembly.
2.Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the rear-facing webcam cable is attached, and then
disconnect the rear-facing webcam cable from the system board.
3.Release the rear-facing webcam (3) from the molding built into the display panel assembly.
4.Remove the rear-facing webcam and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the rear-facing webcam.
Rear-facing webcam
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							5 Specifications
 Metric U.S.
Dimensions
Width20.0 cm7.9 in
Depth12.0 cm4.7 in
Height0.94 cm0.37 in
Weight (lowest weight configuration)0.32 g0.71 lb
Input power
The tablet operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. The AC power source must be
rated at 100—240 V, 50/60 Hz.
NOTE:The tablet can operate on DC power using an industry-standard micro-A or micro-B USB cable. The HP 5V 2A
adapter included with your tablet is recommended for charging the tablet.
Temperature
Operating5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating-20°C to 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
Operating 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating-15 m to 12,192 m-50 ft to 40,000 ft
NOTE:Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The device operates well within this
range of temperatures.
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