HP Pavilion dv1000 Media Keys Replacement

  • Step 1 Battery

    • Shut down the computer.

    • Disconnect all external devices and cables from the computer.

  • Step 2

    • Flip the laptop over.

  • Step 3

    • Locate the gray sliding tab next to the black bar where the battery is located.

    • Slide the gray sliding tab to the left until you hear a distinct click.

    • The inside edge of the battery should pop up.

  • Step 4

    • Grasp the inside edge of the battery.

    • Lift the inside edge of the battery up to detach the battery from the laptop.

  • Step 5 Keyboard

    • Remove the highlighted screws.

    • After removing the screws, flip the laptop over.

  • Step 6

    • Open the laptop.

    • Use the spudger to lift the keyboard.

    • Do not pull the keyboard up and away from the computer, because it is still attached by a ribbon cable.

    • Press the two white clips forward with your fingers and gently pull the ribbon from the clips.

  • Step 7 Media Keys

    • Turn the laptop upside-down again.

    • Remove the highlighted screws.

  • Step 8

    • Turn the laptop right-side up. Open the screen and tilt it all the way back.

    • Locate the media keys.

    • Gently lift up the media key strip using the plastic pry tool.

    • If there is too much resistance when prying, stop and search for cause of the resistance. Do not force the media keys.