How to Clean the Inside of Your HP Envy Laptop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Set your HP Envy laptop on a large flat table along with all the necessary equipment at arms reach.

   To remove the back panel you must unscrew 12 screws.
   
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   The four screws near the front of the laptop are shorter than the others. , You will have to move the screwdriver around the perimeter of the computer due to several internal latches holding the panel in place. , Remove the four screws, disconnect the hard drive, and set it aside. , Remove the four screws, disconnect the battery, and set it aside.
   
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   If the battery is connected with tape, disconnect at your own discretion. , Remove the two screws, disconnect the fan, and set it aside. , Remove the two screws, disconnect the speaker, and set it aside. , Remove the three screws and gently lift the SD card off.
   
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   It is attached via a clip on mechanism. , Remove the four screws.
   
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   One of the screws is hidden under the plastic tab. Identify the 10 motherboard connections: 6 ribbon connections 2 clips connections 2 terminal connections , Use the smallest possible flat head screwdriver to remove the grill-like locks that hold the ribbons down.
   
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   Be very gentle, as the plastic material of the locks is soft compared to the metal screwdriver. , With your flat head screwdriver, gently pull sideways., Use a flat head screwdriver to lift them off vertically.,, Remove the individual screw and set the WiFi receiver aside. , Remove the two screws and set the soundcard aside. , Do not use any liquids as this might cause permanent component damage. , Shoot the compressed air in all dusty areas away from the rest of your components.
   
   Using compressed air minimizes all possible rubbing and scratching of a rag on these components.
   
   It also minimizes hand contact (oil) on these components which contain delicate circuit boards. ,,, A fixed motherboard will facilitate the reattachment of the various connections.
   
   Note:
   Do not use the middle screw hole, this hole is meant to screw down the back panel. ,, The click is due to the clip-on mechanism and confirms a correct assembly. , Rescrew gently to prevent the rubber dampers from coming loose. ,, Note:
   One screw is smaller than the others.,,
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   Step 2: Flip the laptop so the bottom is facing up.

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   Step 3: Pry the back panel off by taking a flat head screwdriver and inserting it between the panel and the metal of the laptop.

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   Step 4: Remove the hard drive.

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   Step 5: Tackle the battery.

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   Step 6: Take out the fan.

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   Step 7: Remove the speaker.

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   Step 8: Take out the SD Card.

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   Step 9: Tackle the motherboard.

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    Step 10: Remove the ribbons.

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    Step 11: Take off your clips.

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    Step 12: Remove the terminals.

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    Step 13: Set the motherboard aside once all the screws and connections have been removed.

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    Step 14: Remove the wi-fi receiver.

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    Step 15: Take out the soundcard.

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    Step 16: Clean the first set of components (hard drive

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    Step 17: battery

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    Step 18: speaker) with a brush and a dry cloth.

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    Step 19: Clean the second set of components (SD Card

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    Step 20: Motherboard WiFi Receiver

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    Step 21: Soundcard) using a can of compressed air.

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    Step 22: Reposition the soundcard and rescrew the two screws.

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    Step 23: Reposition the WiFi receiver and rescrew the individual screw.

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    Step 24: Lay the motherboard back down into its proper position and re-screw the 4 screws.

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    Step 25: Carefully reconnect the 10 motherboard connections (6 ribbons

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    Step 26: 2 clips

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    Step 27: and 2 terminals).

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    Step 28: Reposition the SD card and gently press down until you hear a click.

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    Step 29: Reconnect the speaker and screw the two screws down.

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    Step 30: Reconnect the fan and screw the two screws down.

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    Step 31: Reposition the battery and screw the 4 screws down.

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    Step 32: Reconnect the hard drive and screw the 4 screws down.

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    Step 33: Snap or lay the back panel into its proper position and re-screw the 12 screws.

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