HP (Hewlett-Packard) DV7 Laptop User Manual


 
Power connector cable
NOTE: The power connector cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 639402-001.
Before removing the power connector cable, 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 52), and then remove the following components:
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 53)
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 56)
Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 65)
Top cover (see
Top cover on page 68)
Remove the power connector cable:
1.
Release the power connector cable from the clips (1) built into the base enclosure.
2. Disconnect the power connector cable (2) from the system board.
3. Remove the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the power connector to the
base enclosure.
4. Remove the power connector (4) from the base enclosure.
Reverse this procedure to install the power connector cable.
86 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures