HP 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

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Power button board and cable (see Power button board on page 47).
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Optical drive cable, (see Optical drive on page 33).
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USB/audio board, (see Hard drive on page 44).
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.
Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes the hard drive rubber bracket and screws. These components
are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 732071-001.
Description Spare part number
750 GB, 5400 rpm 778190-001
500 GB, 5400 rpm 669299-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (not illustrated, includes hard drive rubber bracket, 2 hard drive retention
brackets, and hard drive connector cable).
732071-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 28), and then remove the following components:
a. Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 33).
b. Service door (see Service door on page 29).
c. WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 31).
d. Memory module (see Memory module on page 30).
e. Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 38).
f. Top cover (see Top cover on page 40).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Disconnect the USB/audio cable (1) by ipping open the ZIF connector and lifting the cable. Remove the
USB/audio cable Phillips M 2.5×3.0 screw (2) and then lift the USB/audio board (3).
44 Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts