HP CQ41-205AX, CQ41-206AU, CQ41-204AU, CQ41-206AX, CQ41-207AX, CQ41-222AU, CQ41-218AU Speaker assembly

Removal and replacement procedures

Speaker assembly

Before removing the speaker assembly, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-8)

b.Mini Card compartment cover (see “RTC battery” on page 4-12)

c.Optical drive cover (see “Optical drive” on page 4-20)

d.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-21)

e.Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-24)

Remove the speaker assembly:

1.Disconnect the speaker cable 1 from the system board.

2.Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector for the num lock cable 2 from the system board.