Display Inverter - HP PAVILION DX6500 Maintenance And Service Manual

Display inverter

NOTE:
If it has been determined that the display inverter is the component that must be replaced to
complete the computer repair, the display assembly does not have to be removed. Follow the procedures
in this section to replace the display inverter. For information on replacing the display assembly and other
display assembly internal components, see
Description
Display inverter
Before removing the display inverter, 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 display inverter:
Turn the computer display-side up, with the front toward you.
1.
Open the computer as far as possible.
2.
Remove the two rubber screw covers (1) on the display bezel bottom edge. The display rubber screw
3.
covers are included in the Display Screw Kit, spare part number 431399-001.
Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screws (2) that secure the display bezel bottom edge to the
4.
display assembly.
Flex the inside edges of the left and right sides (1) and the bottom edge (2) of the display bezel until
5.
the bezel disengages from the display enclosure.
Display assembly on page
Battery on page 36).
55.
Spare part number
431391-001
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