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Small Phillips screwdriver (#1), preferably magnetized.
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Fine Phillips screwdriver (#0).
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4-mm thin-wall hex driver (or 5/32 inch).
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Small plastic blade for prying, such as an angled plastic tweezers.
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Pointed knife or probe.
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Small flat-blade screwdriver.
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IC (PLCC) removal tool (similar to OK Industries EX-5).
Screw Thread Size
M1.4
M2
M2.5 (4–5 mm long)
except those in next line
M2.5 (4–5 mm long)
for HDD case, PCMCIA socket
M2.5 (8 mm long)
M3
except those in next line
M3
for HDD case
2-2
Removal and Replacement
Table 2-2. Required Equipment
Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques
Torque (kgf•cm)
0.9 – 1.2
1.5 – 2.0
3.0 – 3.5
2.0 – 2.5
3.5 – 4.0
4.0 – 4.5
2.0 – 2.5
Torque (lbf•in)
0.8 – 1.0
1.3 – 1.7
2.6 – 3.0
1.7 – 2.2
3.0 – 3.4
3.4 – 3.9
1.7 – 2.2
HP OmniBook 900