a.
Hard drive (see
b.
Optical drive (see
c.
Switch cover and keyboard (see
d.
Speakers (see
e.
Display assembly (see
f.
Top cover (see
g.
System board (see
Remove the processor:
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 3 apply only to HP Compaq 6730s models. See steps 4 and 5 for instructions
on removing the processor on HP Compaq 6735s models.
1.
Turn the system board upside down, with the USB connectors toward you.
2.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise
until you hear a click.
3.
Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it.
NOTE:
When you install the processor, the gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned
with the triangle (4) embossed on the processor socket.
NOTE:
Steps 4 and 5 apply only to HP Compaq 6735s models. See steps 1 through 3 for
instructions on removing the processor on HP Compaq 6530s and 6531s models.
4.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise
until you hear a click.
Hard drive on page
51)
Optical drive on page
Switch cover and keyboard on page
Speakers on page
66)
Display assembly on page
Top cover on page
74)
System board on page
59)
67)
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Component replacement procedures
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