Display panel, non-touch
IMPORTANT: Install the new display panel together with all other parts in the replacement kit. Do not reuse
any old parts. Return all old parts to HP for warranty processing.
CAUTION: it is very important to use the exact cable that shipped with the replacement panel. Failure to use
the correct cable may result in panel failure.
To remove the display panel:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 22).
2. Remove the rear port cover (see Rear port cover on page 23).
3. Remove the stand (see Attaching and removing a stand on page 24).
4. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 28).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Replacing the optical drive on page 31).
6. Remove the system board shield (see System board (EMI) shield on page 37).
7. Remove the heat sink (see Heat sink on page 46).
8. Remove the speakers (see Speakers on page 54).
9. Remove the top trim (see Top trim on page 34).
10. Remove the right trim (see Right trim on page 60).
11. Remove the rear I/O cover and bottom trim (see Rear I/O cover and bottom trim on page 64).
12. To separate the bezel from the main frame, remove the two Torx screws that secure the bezel to the
frame (1).
13. Disengage the tabs along the sides that secure the bezel to the frame. Tabs are as follows:
(2) 5 tabs along the left side
(3) 6 tabs along the top
(4) 3 tabs on the right side (1 tab under system board (5))
14. Remove the speaker wire from the routing path on the bottom of the bezel (5).
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