Compaq LTE 5100 Maintenance And Service Manual page 185

Chapter 6.3 Preparing the MultiBay Expansion Base for Disassembly
NOTE: It is important that these instructions be followed when installing
a new expansion base top cover (Service Spare Part Number
213711-003).
1. Do not remove the plastic hole cover.
2. Discard the fan.
Before beginning removal and replacement procedures, complete the
following steps:
1. Undock the computer from the expansion base (Section 5.3.1).
2. Disconnect AC power and any external devices (Section 6.3.1).
3. Remove the battery pack(s) (Section 6.3.2).
4. Remove the mass storage devices (Section 6.3.3).
5. Remove any PC Cards (section 6.3.4).