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HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement

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A guide to remove and replace the heat sink in the HP Pavilion dv7t-7000.

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  1. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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    • Slide the battery release switch to the left.

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    • 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 Heat Sink Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew the single Phillips #00 screw.

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

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

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    • Remove the single Phillips #00 screw.

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    • Pull CD drive out to remove.

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    • 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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  10. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the two Phillips #00 screws holding in the hard drive.

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    • Grab the black tab on the hard drive and pull left and then upwards to remove.

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    • Remove the four Phillips #00 screws holding the hard drive to its case.

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    • Slide the casing off of the hard drive.

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    • Unplug the hard drive from the device.

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  16. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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  18. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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    • 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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  21. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Palm Rest: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Palm Rest: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Palm Rest: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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    • 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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    • Remove the panel by lifting it up.

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  25. HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 Heat Sink Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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    • Once you have removed the motherboard, the heat sink is attached.

    • Flip over the motherboard/heat sink assembly.

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    • Remove the six screws holding the heat sink onto the motherboard.

    • Unplug the cord supplying power to the fan.

    • Pull the two pieces apart.

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

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