HP Slate 7:
USB Charging port Replacement
Begin
your replacement by using a T3 or T4 Torx screwdriver.
Remove the two 1.4mm x 3mm Torx Head screws at the top of the device.
Remove the two 1.4mm x 3mm Torx Head screws at the top of the device.
With
the pointed end of the spudger, remove the thin metal band.
It
is easiest to remove the metal band through the headphone opening.
Using
the flat end of the spudger, pry back the rear plastic cover.
As you work your way around the edge, several "pop" noises will be made. These noises are caused by the plastic clips coming undone.
As you work your way around the edge, several "pop" noises will be made. These noises are caused by the plastic clips coming undone.
Remove
the rear cover.
Locate
and remove the yellow tape covering the red and white speaker wires.
Using
the pointed end of the spudger, push both sides of the speaker wire connector
out of its base.
Push
the same amount on both sides of the connector to avoid jamming or twisting its
metal pins.
Do not yank or pull on the speaker wires, since they are fragile. Only push on the white connector.
Do not yank or pull on the speaker wires, since they are fragile. Only push on the white connector.
Gently
pull back the foil covering the gold charging port ribbon.
Using
the flat end of the spudger, lift up the black panel covering the charging port
connector.
Gently slide the charging port ribbon out from its housing.
It may be easier to use the pointed end of the spudger than your fingers.
Gently slide the charging port ribbon out from its housing.
It may be easier to use the pointed end of the spudger than your fingers.
Lift
gold charging strip away from the battery.
Push
the white battery connector out of its housing using the pointed end of the
spudger.
Using
the #00 Phillips Head screwdriver, remove the 5 screws holding the battery in
place.
The
four 1.75mm x 3mm silver
Phillips Head screws circled in red are interchangeable.
The black 1.75mm x 4mm Phillips
Head screw must go back to the same spot during reassembly.
Phillips Head screws circled in red are interchangeable.
The black 1.75mm x 4mm Phillips
Head screw must go back to the same spot during reassembly.
Lift
battery out of its place and set aside.
To
free the speaker assembly, you will need a #00 Phillips Head screwdriver.
Remove the two 1.75mm x 3mm Phillips Head screws from the speaker assembly.
Remove the two 1.75mm x 3mm Phillips Head screws from the speaker assembly.
Pull
back the foil overlapping the charging port to reveal another 1.75mm x 3mm
Phillips Head screw.
Remove
the screw with a #00 Phillips Head screwdriver.
Lift
the charging port and set it aside.
