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 - HP Pavilion HDX Maintenance And Service Manual

Before removing the processor heat sink, follow these steps:
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
1.
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
3.
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
Remove the battery (see
4.
Remove the following components:
5.
Hard drive (see
a.
Optical drive (see
b.
Keyboard (see
c.
Hinge cover (see
d.
Rear cover (see
e.
Top cover (see
f.
Subwoofer (see
g.
System board (see
h.
Remove the processor heat sink:
Turn the system board upside down, with the front toward you.
1.
Loosen the three silver Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the processor heat sink to
2.
the system board.
Remove the processor heat sink clip (2) by sliding it to the right.
3.
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Battery on page 36).
Hard drive on page 42)
Optical drive on page
Keyboard on page 50)
Hinge cover on page
Rear cover on page 53)
Top cover on page 55)
Subwoofer on page 67)
System board on page
49)
52)
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