HP Pavilion 15-cc561st I/O Board Replacement

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HP Pavilion 15-cc561st I/O Board Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

8 Minuten

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace the input/output board in an HP Pavilion 15-cc561st laptop (product number 1KU29UA).

The I/O board is a PCBA with two USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports, an audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack, and a memory card reader.

The USB ports are used for connecting USB devices. The Audio-out/Audio-In combo jack is used for connecting powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. It can also connects a headset microphone, but the jack does not support standalone microphones. The memory card reader is used to access and manage memory on SD cards.

Problems related to these ports may be software rather than hardware related, for example, outdated audio drivers.

Shut down the laptop, disconnect all external devices, and unplug the AC adapter before beginning. Take the appropriate precautions if your battery is swollen.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Before you begin to remove the bottom cover, shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices and unplug the AC adapter. Flip the laptop upside down.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove five screws from the bottom cover:
Two 5.6 mm screws
Each of these screws are beneath the two rubber feet on the rear side of the laptop (near the display hinges). You do not have to completely remove the rubber feet to remove the screws; simply peel the top of the feet to reveal the screws.
Three 5.8 mm screws
Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw size and location to avoid damaging your device.

Schritt 2

Insert an opening tool into the space between the display hinges and the bottom cover.
Firmly push the opening tool upwards to separate the bottom cover from these areas.

Schritt 3

Insert your opening tool and firmly push the tool upwards along the rear edge.

Schritt 4

Use the opening tool again on the left and right sides.
Start prying at the areas closer to the rear of the laptop (near the display hinges) before moving towards areas that are closer to the front of the laptop (away from the display hinges).
Pry a little bit on the left side, then pry a little bit on the right side before prying more on the left side again. Working on both sides in this incremental fashion is easier than completely prying one side before starting the other side.

Schritt 5

Lift the bottom cover upwards to remove it.

Schritt 6

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 5.7 mm screws that secure the battery.

Schritt 7

Pull the battery towards the front edge of the laptop to disconnect it from the 8-pin battery connector.
Lift the disconnected battery upwards to remove it.
Calibrate a newly-installed battery to help your laptop get an accurate battery percentage reading.

Schritt 8

Gently release the slider of the ZIF connector that the USB port board is connected to.
Gently lift the Flat Flexible Cable away from the ZIF connector to disconnect the cable from the USB port board.