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How to Access the Internal Components of an HP 15-R011DX

Introduction

Accessing the internal components of the HP 15-R011DX is the beginning to find and solve the majority of all problems in the laptop. You’re going to need a Phillips #1 screwdriver and a safe place to put small pieces such as the screws and other components so to prevent loss.

What you need

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    • Slide the lock mechanism on the left side of the laptop to the right.

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    • While holding the right slide mechanism, remove the battery from the laptop.

    • The battery is not pictured here because it is missing from this particular device.

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    • Flip the laptop over to reveal screw locations.

    • Use a metal spudger to remove the two rear rubber feet. There are screws hidden underneath them.

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    • Remove the twelve 5mm Phillips #1 screws on the back of the laptop.

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    • Remove the DVD drive from the laptop.

    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #1 screws underneath the DVD drive.

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    • Flip the laptop and open.

    • Detach the keyboard by prying it free from the laptop using a spudger.

    • Do not completely remove the keyboard yet. It is still attached by a ribbon cable.

    • Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.

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    • Disconnect the two narrow ribbon cables to the left of the keyboard connection.

    • Remove five 4 mm Phillips #1 screws from the metal tray for the keyboard.

    • Pry open the plastic casing using a spudger.

    • If struggling to remove the plastic case, check that all screws have been removed.

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Conclusion

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

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