Removing The Top Case - HP Compaq Evo N1010v Series Service Manual

Removing the Top Case

(Service Partners Only)
NOTE: This section applies only to HP Pavilion 4x00, HP Compaq nx9005 and nx9000,
Compaq Evo Notebook N1050v and N1010v, and Compaq Presario 2100 and 1100 models.
Required Equipment
1 Phillips screwdriver
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Remove these additional assemblies:
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Hard disk drive (page 2-9)
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Keyboard cover (page 2-13)
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Speaker assembly (page 2-23)
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Keyboard (page 2-16)
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Switchboard PCA (page 2-19)
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CD/DVD drive (page 2-20)
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Display assembly (page 2-23)
3. Turn the notebook bottom side up with the front facing forward.
4. Remove the following M2.5×4.0mm screws:
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One from the battery bay
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One from the hard disk drive bay
5. Remove the remaining 14 M2.5×6.0mm screws.
6. Turn the notebook top side up with the rear panel facing forward.
7. Remove the two M2.5×4.0mm screws from the rear panel.
8. Remove the two M2.5×6.0mm screws from the top case.
9. Lift the top case off of the notebook and then disconnect the touch pad cable from the motherboard.
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