Introduction

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    • First we need to turn the device around.

    • Unscrew the thumbscrew on the back using a Torx 15 bit or a flathead screwdriver

  2. Slide the top off as shown
    • Slide the top off as shown

  3. The fan can be removed by rotating it up and out as shown
    • The fan can be removed by rotating it up and out as shown

    • Once the fan is out of the way unplug the fan

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    • The RAM shrowd can be moved out of the way to give access to the RAM

    • Press down and out on the installed RAM to unclip it then pull it out

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    • Remove both marked screws with a Phillips #1

    • Unclip both WIFI antenna

    • From there they can both be removed

    • There is a small amount of adhesive on the SSD cover. It can be peeled off to release the SSD

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    • Remove the three marked screws with a Torx 15 bit

    • Once unscrewed the heatsink can be lifted up and towards you at a diagonal

    • The CPU can now be removed by pressing down on the lever, pulling it away from the CPU, and letting it come up to release the CPU latch.

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    • First unplug the front speaker and IR receiver.

    • Then using a Torx 15 remove the marked screws

  8. To remove the motherboard I would recommend watching the video
    • To remove the motherboard I would recommend watching the video

    • When reassembling make sure the wifi antenna don't get stuck under the motherboard since you will need those for reassembly

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    • Congratulations you have successfully disassembled your HP desktop.

Caleb Pierce

Member since: 19/04/22

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I don't think that's an IR receiver.

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