5 Removal and replacement procedures for
Customer Self-Repair parts
IMPORTANT: The Customer Self-Repair program is not available in all locations. Installing a part not
supported by the Customer Self-Repair program may void your warranty. Check your warranty to determine if
Customer Self-Repair is supported in your location.
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on
supported parts for your computer, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Component replacement procedures
NOTE: Please read and follow the procedures described here to access and replace Customer Self-Repair
parts successfully.
NOTE: Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of warranty,
are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer. See Labels on page 16 for details.
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts.
There are as many as 10 screws that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing Customer Self-
Repair parts. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Preparation for disassembly
See Removal and replacement procedures preliminary requirements on page 25 for initial safety procedures.
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
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