HP 15-bw0 Series, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Display assembly
This section describes removing the display assembly and disassembling display subcomponents. You must
remove the display from the computer to disassemble display subcomponents.
Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 32 ).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 33 ), if installed.
6. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 43 ).
7. Remove the fan (see Fan on page 59 ).
To remove the display assembly:
1. Disconnect the display panel cable from the system board (1).
2. Disconnect the wireless antennas from the WLAN module (2).
3. Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (3) (two from each hinge) and one broadhead Phillips
PM2.0×2.0 screw (4) (on the left hinge) that secures the display assembly to the computer.
4. Lift the display to bend the hinges upward (5).
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