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HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart Front Panel Assembly Replacement

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You can use this guide to help you safely and effectively remove the front panel, or the housing cover, from your HP 15-r137wm TouchSmart device. Be sure to follow all steps in order to ensure proper removal of components and connections. This guide is a prerequisite for all guides of this device, since it is required to remove the housing to access the components.

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

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