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HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement

Introduction

The large back panel contains a lot of screws that help keep it in tact. It covers and protects the majority of your device's insides. It can be somewhat tricky to remove.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide pill shaped tab to the other side of the channel.

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    • Remove battery while keeping the tab to the side.

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  3. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement, L-Shaped Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two screws JIS #0 located on opposites sides of the panel.

    • Screws are attached to the panel and will not fully come out.

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  5. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pry off the L-shaped panel.

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  6. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement, Larger Back Panel: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew all nine 6.0mm JIS #0 screws located on the border of the back panel.

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  7. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 3 screws located where the battery previously was.

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  8. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 6 screws located under the spot where the smaller L-shaped panel was located.

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  9. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly pry off the keyboard from the back panel.

    • Between the back panel and the keyboard there are two ribbon wires.

    • Remove slowly to not break the back panel. If it does not come off easily, check to see if all screws are removed.

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  10. HP Pavilion g4-1117dx Larger Back Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug wires connecting back panel to keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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