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HP Pavilion dv6700 Display/Monitor Replacement

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This guide would be used if your screen gets damaged or no longer functions. All screws are a PH00 size. It would be advisable to keep track of which screws go where, as there are a lot of screws that will be removed over the course of this guide. Be sure to wear the anti-static guard strap, as that will protect the circuitry from permanent damage from static electricity.

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    • Flip over the device so that the bottom is facing you.

    • Locate the battery on the bottom of your laptop.

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    • Slide the tab all the way over to the left until battery pops out. Lift out and remove battery.

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    • Remove the RAM port cover by unscrewing the two screws.

    • These screws can not be fully removed because they’re captive. Loosen them until they turn freely.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) cover.

    • Screws will not fully remove. Loosen them until they turn freely.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 25 screws securing the bottom of the computer.

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    • Detach WiFi antenna wires.

    • Be sure that the wires are labeled so you remember which ones go where.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver remove the 2 screws.

    • Use a needle-nose pliers to do the initial loosening, then switch to using a hex screwdriver (size 5) head to do the rest of the loosening.

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    • Flip over HP Pavilion dv6700 so that the top is facing you.

    • Open up HP Pavilion dv6700.

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    • Use an iFixit opening tool to pry open the plastic bar above the keyboard.

    • Be careful not to yank so hard that you rip out the ribbon cables underneath. There is enough room to pull safely, but use control to prevent damage.

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    • Pull out and up on keyboard to remove it.

    • Do not yank it all of the way out, as there is a ribbon cable underneath.

    • Slide the two black locks on the side of the keyboard cable connection port up to release the cable.

    • Grip the ribbon cable near the connection point and gently but firmly pull it out.

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    • Flip over the plastic bar.

    • Detach the display connector.

    • Do not pull on the wires. Pull on the black plastic part or wedge an iFixit opening tool or fingernail between the port and the connector.

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    • Detach the ribbon cables.

    • Pull from the area closest to the connection port gently but firmly.

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    • Pull up on tape holding down wires.

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    • Pull up on the WiFi wires and out from under the metal tabs.

    • Do not yank them out. Let them hang loose once they are out from under the tabs.

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    • Disconnect the connector from the port.

    • Remove the wire from under the metal tabs.

    • Let wire hang loose after removing under the tabs.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the black screw located in the top right corner near the display.

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    • Pull upward on the screen connector tab.

    • It will be firmly secured, so don't be afraid to use a little extra force to pull it off.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the black screw securing the screen.

    • Keep your hand on the screen to secure it, as once you remove this screw, it will come loose.

    • Lift the screen off and set it aside.

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

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