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HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement

Introduction

The front panel is removed to access the inner components and is a precursor to RAM, hard drive, keyboard, and screen repair. It is difficult to do because the front panel is very firmly secured and will require a lot of time, strength, and patience to remove.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you remove the battery, make sure the laptop is powered off.

    • Slide the black battery latches inward to remove the battery.

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  2. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery out towards you while your fingers are still holding the latches in place.

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  3. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement, CD Drive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove one 7 mm screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Use a metal spudger to push the CD drive out of its slot for removal.

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  5. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove fifteen 7 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  6. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the thin plastic cover using the flat metal spudger to expose another screw.

    • Remove one 7 mm screw with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  8. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a metal spudger to remove the rubber "feet" to expose two screws.

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  9. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Underneath each rubber foot, there is a screw.

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove a 4.8 mm screw on each side.

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  10. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two black end caps to expose more screws.

    • The end caps will require some force to remove.

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  11. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following six screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver:

    • Two 7 mm screws.

    • Two 7 mm screws.

    • Two 4.8 mm screws.

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  12. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove two 2.4 mm broadhead screws from the CD Drive bay with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  13. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop back over. Then, with the laptop open, move the plastic prying tool around the top cover to pry it from the enclosure.

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  14. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Partially lift the top cover from the enclosure.

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  15. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ribbon connecting the power button to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the ribbon connecting the mousepad to the motherboard.

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  17. HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 17-f004dx Front Panel Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ribbon connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

    • You may now fully lift the front panel from the rest of the laptop.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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