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HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the computer so the bottom is facing up with the battery away from you.

    • Turn off the computer and disconnect the charger.

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    • Slide the battery switch to the left until the battery unlatches from the base of the laptop.

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    • Lift the battery from its compartment away from the laptop.

  4. HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, Bottom Panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Loosen the two 5.7 mm screws on the bottom panel using a PH00 screwdriver.

    • The screws do not come out of the panel due to small washers. Do not try to remove the screws completely.

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    • Use the metal spudger all around the panel to pop it up from the base.

    • When working with electronics, it's important to choose a tool that's ESD-safe to avoid accidental damage to the device. The regular black nylon spudger or a plastic opening tool should be used whenever possible.

    • Using your finger is acceptable but not entirely recommended. Be gentle if you choose to use your hands.

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    • With your hands, lift the panel completely off the base of the laptop.

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    • Slide the two latches away from the RAM to unhook it.

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    • Gently slide the RAM out from the laptop.

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    • Use the PH 00 screwdriver to unscrew the 2.5 mm screw to the right of the hard drive.

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    • Pull the triangular blue tab to diconnect and remove the hard drive. You can see the word 'Pull' on the cover.

  11. HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, Wireless Card: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, Wireless Card: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, Wireless Card: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Unlatch the two antenna cable connectors from the wireless card.

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    • Remove the two 2.5 mm screws in the wireless card with a PH00 screwdriver.

    • You may have to gently bend the cables away from the wireless card to remove the screws

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    • Gently disconnect the wireless card from the laptop.

  14. HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, CD Drive: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, CD Drive: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the PH 00 screwdriver, remove the screw left of the CD drive.

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    • Slide the CD drive out from the exterior of the laptop.

  16. HP Pavilion g6-1b79dx Speaker Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a PH 00 screwdriver, remove the screw located next to the wireless card.

    • You can remove the wireless card for this process but it is not necessary.

    • This screw has a small keyboard icon next to it.

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    • Flip the laptop over and open it.

    • The components beneath your computer may be loose and fall out when you flip the laptop. Be careful when turning it over.

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    • Insert a plastic spudger or similar pry tool, beneath the keyboard, near the "insert" key, and pop the keyboard up from the laptop.

    • When working with electronics, it's important to choose a tool that's ESD-safe to avoid accidental damage to the device. The regular black nylon spudger or a plastic opening tool should be used whenever possible.

    • Starting at the opening you just created, run your fingers around the outside of the keyboard separating it from the rest of the computer.

    • Only lift the keyboard up a few inches because it is attached to the laptop by a ribbon cable.

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    • Slightly angle the keyboard back so the ribbon connector underneath it is visible.

    • Remove the ribbon cable by using your fingers to pull up and away from the connector.

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    • With the ribbon cable detached, you can now completely remove the keyboard.

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    • With the laptop bottom facing up, locate the rubber plug on the right side of the computer.

    • Use a metal splunger to remove the plug.

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    • Remove the ten 6.7 mm screws using a PH00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the five 3.4 mm screws using a PH00 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the computer over and open it.

    • Detach the two purple ribbons from the ribbon connectors.

    • Unscrew the six 4.6 mm screws using the PH00 screwdriver.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry out the front panel around the entire computer.

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    • Gently lift the front panel away from the computer.

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    • Locate the red and black speaker cables connecting the speakers and detach them from the two holders.

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    • Pull the speaker cables out of their connectors.

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    • Slide the left speaker out from under the blue motherboard.

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    • Lift the right speaker directly up and remove it from the computer.

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