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HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

A replacement guide for the motherboard of the HP Pavilion dv7t-7000

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer off and disconnect if from all power sources.

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  2. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release switch to the left.

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  3. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the release switch all of the way to the left and your other hand to pull the battery out.

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  4. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the single Phillips #00 screw.

    • Screw will not come out, it is connected to the panel

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  5. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove service hatch by sliding away from the computer and lifting up.

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  6. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single Phillips #00 screw.

    • Flip the laptop over.

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    • Wedge a spudger in between the keyboard and the upper bezel (nearest the screen).

    • Pry upward to release the keyboard clips.

    • The keyboard is plugged into the motherboard, so be careful not to pull out while lifting keyboard.

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  9. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the black tab on the ZIF connectors.

    • Pull the ribbon cables out of the ZIF connectors.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  10. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, RAM: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, RAM: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Push the retraining springs away from the RAM at the same time to unlock the RAM.

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    • Pull the RAM out.

    • Follow the same procedure for the additional RAM.

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  12. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 11, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pop off the antenna connectors.

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    • Remove single Phillips #00 screw.

    • Pull the card out by hand.

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  14. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Palm Rest: step 13, image 1 of 3 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Palm Rest: step 13, image 2 of 3 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Palm Rest: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the keyboard back over.

    • Remove the single Phillips #00 screw holding in the CD drive.

    • Pull out the CD drive.

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  15. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the seventeen Phillips #00 screws securing the back panel to the laptop.

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    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Remove the single Phillips #00 screw.

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  17. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the panel by lifting it up.

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  18. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eleven Phillips #00 screws.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect all wires connected to the motherboard.

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    • Lift up the black tab on the ZIF connector with the flat end of a spudger.

    • Pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

    • Remove the fan from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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Hello guys

I'm searching for a Bottom Base Case for HP Envy DV7 Pavilion

Does anyone know where to find it?

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