HP (Hewlett-Packard) DV7 Laptop User Manual


 
NOTE: Steps 5 and 6 apply to computer models equipped with an Intel processor. See steps 3
and 4 for fan and heat sink removal information for computer models equipped with an
AMD processor.
5.
Following the 1 through 8 sequence indicated on the heat sink, loosen the eight screws (1) that
secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.
NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink and
system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly from side to
side to detach it.
6. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (2).
NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink and
the system board components each time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed. Replacement
thermal material is included with the fan/heat sink assembly, processor, and system board spare
part kits.
A thermal pad is used on the capacitors (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services them
Thermal paste is used on the processor (3) and the heat sink section (4) that services it
A thermal pad is used on the graphics subsystem chip (5) and the heat sink section (6) that
services it (only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with
discrete memory)
94 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures