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HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement

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HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement

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    1. HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Shut down the computer.

      • Disconnect all external devices and cables from the computer.

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    2. HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the laptop over.

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    3. HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the gray sliding tab next to the black bar where the battery is located.

      • Slide the gray sliding tab to the left until you hear a distinct click.

      • The inside edge of the battery should pop up.

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      • Grasp the inside edge of the battery.

      • Lift the inside edge of the battery up to detach the battery from the laptop.

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    1. HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the highlighted screws.

      • After removing the screws, flip the laptop over.

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      • Open the laptop.

      • Use the spudger to lift the keyboard.

      • Do not pull the keyboard up and away from the computer, because it is still attached by a ribbon cable.

      • Press the two white clips forward with your fingers and gently pull the ribbon from the clips.

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    1. HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement, Media Keys: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the laptop upside-down again.

      • Remove the highlighted screws.

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      • Turn the laptop right-side up. Open the screen and tilt it all the way back.

      • Locate the media keys.

      • Gently lift up the media key strip using the plastic pry tool.

      • If there is too much resistance when prying, stop and search for cause of the resistance. Do not force the media keys.

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Conclusion

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

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