24-xa0024 AIO speaker mesh removal

[Tomboguy]

All-in-one 24-xa0024 touchscreen; the speaker mesh is dirty, I would like to remove it to clean it or replace it. Does anyone know how this is removed or is it not removable from the display panel? I cannot find anything that documents this, and HP does not have a Hardware and Maintenance guide for this like they do for other computers. I have seen several guides for several models that have different mesh panels; some are pried off and some have screws only available after removing the motherboard, etc. Does anyone know how I can do this? I don't want to take it apart to find that it should be pried off tabs, nor do I want to try to pry it off if that is not correct and possibly damage it or the screen. I sure would appreciate any insight into this. My model is actually a 24-xa1014 with an AMD processor, and that model is not listed, only the generic series. But the model listed above has the same mesh panel so I am asking about that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

See if this video is of help to you.  It is for the 27" model of yours.

Removing & Replacing Parts | HP Pavilion All-in-One - 27-xa0000 | HP Computer Service | @HPSupport -...

It is the last topic on the video at 26:18.

I would find a way to clean the grill because taking it apart is more trouble than it is worth.

[Tomboguy]

Thank you! As I feared, it must be almost completely disassembled before it can be reached. I did find one grille for sale on ebay just after I posted my question, and it showed the mesh attached to a metal bracket, and I realized this probably didn't bode well. I really appreciate the link to the proper video for my unit, useful in any case.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Can you use a vacuum cleaner with the dust attachment to clean the dust out of the grill?

Shut down and unplug the PC beforehand.