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Removal and replacement procedures for
authorized service provider parts
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts.
IMPORTANT:
chapter. Accessing these parts can damage the computer or void the warranty.
NOTE:
Details about your computer, including model, serial number, product key, and length of
warranty, are on the service tag at the bottom of your computer.
Component replacement procedures
To remove and replace computer components, use the procedures described in this section.
NOTE:
HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information
about supported parts for your computer, go to https://partsurfer.hp.com/partsurfer/, select your
country or region, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Battery
To remove the battery, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 6-1
Battery description and part number
Description
Battery, 3 cell, 56 Whr
Battery, 6 cell, 76 Whr
WARNING!
not puncture, twist, or crack the battery.
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Do
not cause an external puncture or rupture to the battery. They can cause a short inside the
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Do
battery, which can result in battery thermal runaway.
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Do
not handle or touch the battery enclosure with sharp objects such as tweezers or pliers, which
might puncture the battery.
not compress or squeeze the battery case with tools or heavy objects stacked on top of the
●
Do
case. These actions can apply undue force on the battery.
not touch the connectors with any metallic surface or object, such as metal tools, screws, or
●
Do
coins, which can cause shorting across the connectors.
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Chapter 6 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts
Only an authorized service provider should access the components described in this
To avoid personal injury and damage to the product:
Spare part number
N59787-005
M73470-005