Replacing The Bottom Case - HP DesignJet 500 Service Manual

Replacing the Bottom Case

Important
Due to contractual restrictions imposed by Microsoft, an HP authorized service provider
must follow special procedures when replacing the bottom case. These restrictions affect
the distribution, handling, and tracking of new, replacement, and replaced Microsoft
Certificate of Authenticity labels attached to the bottom case of the computer. Contact the
HP Call Center in your region for information or see service note 500-03.
Important
If the notebook is an option code ARE (for Malaysia), the bottom case can be replaced only
by the regional repair center in Taiwan. This requires sending the entire unit to the repair
center. Contact the HP Call Center in your region for shipping information.
Required Equipment
#0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove both screws from the speaker assembly and remove the speaker assembly from the unit.
2. Remove the three remaining screws from the hard drive/LED flex cable, then lift the cable off of
its connector and out of the unit.
3. Remove the screw from the hard drive guide, and remove the guide.
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