Removal and replacement procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 4–21
Display assembly
Before removing the display 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. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-8) and
release the cables through the opening in the top cover.
6. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-10). HP recommends removing the hard drive.
b. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-15), recommended.
c. Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-16).
d. Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-18).
Description Spare part number
15.6-in LED BrightView display assembly (includes 2 wireless antennas, display panel/webcam cable, and
enclosure with logo):
■With webcam and microphone, for use with the CQ61 577079-001
■With webcam and microphone, for use with the black HP G61 577075-001
■With webcam and microphone, for use with the silver HP G61 580725-001
■With microphone only, for use with the CQ61 577078-001
■With microphone only, for use with the black HP G61 577074-001
■With microphone only, for use with the silver HP G61 580723-001
15.6-in CCFL BrightView display assembly (includes 2 wireless antennas, display panel/webcam cable, and
enclosure with logo):
■With webcam and microphone, for use with the CQ61 577077-001
■With webcam and microphone, for use with the black HP G61 577073-001
■With webcam and microphone, for use with the silver HP G61 580724-001
■With microphone only, for use with the CQ61 577076-001
■With microphone only, for use with the black HP G61 577071-001
■With microphone only, for use with the silver HP G61 577022-001