HP (Hewlett-Packard) HDX 18 Laptop User Manual


 
Removal and replacement procedures 4–30
Speaker assembly
Before removing the speaker assembly, 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 4-8).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-18)
b. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-20)
c. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-24)
Remove the speaker assembly:
1. Disconnect the speaker assembly cable 1 from the system board.
2. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw 2 that attaches the speaker assembly to the top cover.
3. Release the wireless antenna cables from the routing channel 3 built into the right side of the
speaker assembly.
4. Remove the speaker assembly 4.
Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly.
Description Spare part number
Speaker assembly 496887-001