Removal And Replacement Procedures Preliminary Requirements; Tools Required; Service Considerations; Plastic Parts - HP EliteBook 840 G1 Service Manual

4 Removal and replacement
procedures preliminary
requirements

Tools required

You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures:
Flat-bladed screwdriver
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Magnetic screwdriver
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Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers
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Service considerations

The following sections include some of the considerations that you must keep in mind during
disassembly and assembly procedures.
NOTE:
As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place the subassembly (and all
accompanying screws) away from the work area to prevent damage.

Plastic parts

CAUTION:
care when handling the plastic parts. Apply pressure only at the points designated in
the maintenance instructions.

Cables and connectors

CAUTION:
during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to unseat
or seat the cables during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In
all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Be sure that cables are routed in such a way that
Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can damage plastic parts. Use
When servicing the computer, be sure that cables are placed in their proper locations
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