Disassembly of laptop

[metromiami74]

I have an older hp notebook model 17p010nr and need to open it to clean. Is there anything in youtube that I can use?

 

[GreyCatz]

1. This YouTube video demonstrates how to take your Pavilion apart:
https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR0xg79OCIY

2. You can also consult this HP service and maintenance manual:
http/h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04655126

The fun begins from Chapter 5 and onwards.

Cheers,
GreyCatz.

 

[robert600]

Don't forget to clean the filter thingies covering the air intake ports (a lot of people forget to do this) - if air can't get in easily, it will struggle to push lots of air out.

Also, given that's it's a pain to open up - it would be an ideal time to replace the cmos battery (they're very cheap).