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HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement

Introduction

You can use this guide to help you safely and effectively remove the screen from your HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart device.

What you need

  1. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Front Panel Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Front Panel Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Front Panel Assembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure that the device is powered off and unplugged before removing components.

    • Remove all ten (10) 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the two (2) plastic tabs located at the rear of the panel. Locate the two (2) 7.5mm Phillips #0 screws underneath the pads and remove.

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  2. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Use a wide plastic opening tool to pry off the top casing.

    • Be cautious not to crack the casing near the keyboard as it is quite fragile.

    • Lift the cover off carefully as there are wires still attached to internal components.

    • After panel is removed, use an anti-static wrist strap to ensure the motherboard does not get any external shocks from static discharge.

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  3. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • The connection for the track pad is still connected.

    • Move the keyboard slightly out of the way to locate the connection.

    • Disconnect the small wire protruding from the motherboard underneath the metal plate.

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  4. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the connection between the power button and the connecting cable.

    • Do not lift the front panel off to far as the cable is still attached.

    • Remove the cable from the motherboard carefully.

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  5. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the connection between the keyboard the the motherboard.

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  7. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four (4) 2.5mm by 3.5mm Phillips #0 screws from the metal retaining plate.

    • Lift the metal retaining plate off and away from the device.

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  8. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, CD Drive: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, CD Drive: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the CD drive out slowly by pulling it to the right. There are no screws attached, but there is a connection to the motherboard.

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  9. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the small connection on the motherboard and disconnect it by slowly pulling it away from the motherboard.

    • Slowly disconnect the cable as the wires are very small and fragile

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  10. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three (3) 2.5mm by 3.5mm Phillips #0 screws from the fan.

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  11. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cooling fan from the housing carefully.

    • The fan may be connected to the small foam screen. Pull gently to release it.

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  12. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Screen: step 11, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement, Screen: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 5.5mm Phillips #0 screw.

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  13. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull and slide the video card out of its connector.

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  14. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up tape, and then remove the power cable from its connector.

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  15. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Remove all four (4) 5.5mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the one (1) 2.5mm Phillips #0 screw.

    • Since all of the screws are now removed, the screen will begin to fall off on its own. make sure the screen is supported before removal.

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  16. HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • The screen can now be lifted out of place from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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