HP (Hewlett-Packard) DV7 Laptop User Manual


 
Top cover
Description Spare part number
For use only with white computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader; includes fingerprint
reader board
516299-001
For use only with white computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader 516360-001
For use only with black computer models equipped with a fingerprint reader; includes fingerprint
reader board
519267-001
For use only with black computer models not equipped with a fingerprint reader 519268-001
Before removing the top 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 43).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 48)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 44)
c. Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 57)
d. Speaker assembly (see
Speaker assembly on page 62)
e. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 64)
Remove the top cover:
1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.
74 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures