Figure 2-34. Removing The Motherboard - HP Compaq Evo N1010v Series Service Manual

CAUTION: Wireless Models
Be careful when removing and attaching antenna cables. Damage to cables or connectors can
degrade performance.
3. Wireless models only: Remove the Mini PCI door and unplug the 2 antenna cables from
the Mini PCI card. Do not remove the Mini PCI card at this time.
4. Remove the four M2.5×4.0mm screws (indicated by the small arrows in Figure 2-34) that secure
the motherboard to the bottom case.
5. From the back of the notebook, remove the 6 standoffs (2 each from the external monitor port,
serial port, and parallel port).
6. Remove the antenna cable from the metal holder on the motherboard.
7. For some HP Pavilion 4700 and 4600 models and some HP Compq nx9005 models:
Disconnect the fan cable (large arrow) from the motherboard, remove the screw securing the
fan to the base, and remove the fan.
8. Carefully lift the motherboard out of the bottom case.
9. If present, remove the modem port cover.
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Figure 2-34. Removing the Motherboard

HP Pavilion 4x00, HP Compaq nx9005 and nx9000,
Compaq Evo Notebook N1050v and N1010v,
and Compaq Presario 2100 and 1100 Models
Service Manual