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HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Close the laptop and flip it over.

    • Slide the release pin to pop the battery.

    • Remove the battery completely.

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  2. HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the screw covers: step 2, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the screw covers: step 2, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the screw covers: step 2, image 3 of 3
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    • Open the laptop and locate the screw covers.

    • Remove the screw covers at the bottom of the screen with tweezers.

    • Keep them somewhere safe as you will need to stick them back after the repair.

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  4. HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the plastic frame: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the plastic frame: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Remove the plastic frame: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the exposed 2 x Philips screws and set them aside.

    • Starting from the top, pry up the plastic frame with your fingernails or a pry bar.

    • If you are using a pry bar, it can scratch the screen. Apply gentle pressure until the plastic frame pop out all around the frame. Don't force it!

    • Finally, remove the frame.

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  5. HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Release the screen from the frame: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Release the screen from the frame: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Release the screen from the frame: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the black Philips screw from the top on each side.

    • Remove the bottom screw from the hinge to make an easier access to the screws on the side of the screen.

    • Now that the frame is loose, you can remove the 4 x Philips screws holding the screen in the frame.

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  6. HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen connector: step 5, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen connector: step 5, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen connector: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the laptop back up and carefully tilt the screen out from the frame and rest it on the keyboard.

    • Don't try to fully remove it yet as it is still attached to the motherboard by the screen cable!

    • Gently lift up the adhesive and disconnect the screen connector. That is the screen released and ready for a change for a new one.

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  7. HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Check the model number before ordering: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion G6 Screen Replacement, Check the model number before ordering: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Before ordering a new screen make sure that you order the correct model number that is compatible with your old screen.

    • Check the cable connector to make sure you order the correct screen with the correct number of pins.

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Conclusion

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

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