HP G72 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

Speaker assembly
Description Spare part number
Speaker assembly (includes cable) 616498-001
Before removing the speaker assembly:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on
the computer, 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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 42).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 43)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 46)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 54)
d. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 57)
Remove the speaker assembly:
1. Turn the top cover upside down.
2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the speaker assembly to the top
cover.
3. Lift up and remove the speakers (2).
Reverse this procedure to install the speaker assembly.
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