HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement

Written By: emmanuella Dickson-itua
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HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

19

Time Required

30 - 50 minutes

Introduction

A replacement guide for the motherboard of the HP Pavilion dv7t-7000

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    • Turn the computer off and disconnect if from all power sources.

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    • Slide the battery release switch to the left.

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    • Hold the release switch all of the way to the left and your other hand to pull the battery out.

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    • Unscrew the single Phillips #00 screw.

    • Screw will not come out, it is connected to the panel

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    • Remove service hatch by sliding away from the computer and lifting up.

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    • Remove the single Phillips #00 screw.

    • Flip the laptop over.

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    • Wedge a spudger in between the keyboard and the upper bezel (nearest the screen).

    • Pry upward to release the keyboard clips.

    • The keyboard is plugged into the motherboard, so be careful not to pull out while lifting keyboard.

    The keyboard on mine had retaining studs on the palm rest side. Removing according to these directions broke the keyboard.

    Some keyboards may not have these.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the black tab on the ZIF connectors.

    • Pull the ribbon cables out of the ZIF connectors.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • Push the retraining springs away from the RAM at the same time to unlock the RAM.

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    • Pull the RAM out.

    • Follow the same procedure for the additional RAM.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pop off the antenna connectors.

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    • Remove single Phillips #00 screw.

    • Pull the card out by hand.

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    • Flip the keyboard back over.

    • Remove the single Phillips #00 screw holding in the CD drive.

    • Pull out the CD drive.

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    • Remove the seventeen Phillips #00 screws securing the back panel to the laptop.

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    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Remove the single Phillips #00 screw.

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    • Remove the panel by lifting it up.

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    • Remove the eleven Phillips #00 screws.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect all wires connected to the motherboard.

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    • Lift up the black tab on the ZIF connector with the flat end of a spudger.

    • Pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

    • Remove the fan from the laptop.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

emmanuella Dickson-itua

Member since: 21/02/18

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One comment

Hello guys

I'm searching for a Bottom Base Case for HP Envy DV7 Pavilion

Does anyone know where to find it?

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