SERVICE IN INFORMATION
- There are as many as 81 screws, in 8 different sizes, that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
- Report the computer serial number to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer.
PREPARING THE COMPUTER FOR DISASSEMMBLY
- Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
- Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
- Disconnect the power cord.
BATTERY REMOVAL
- Turn the computer upside down with the front panel toward you.
- Slide and hold the battery release latch to the left. (The front edge of the battery disengages from the computer.)
- Lift the front edge of the battery and swing it back.
- Remove the battery.
HARD DRIVE
- Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
- Lift the right side of the cover and swing it to the left.
- Remove the hard drive cover.
- The hard drive cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 438368-001.
- Use the mylar tab to lift the hard drive until it disconnects from the computer.
- Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay.
- Remove the six Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.
- Lift the bracket straight up to remove if from the hard drive.
COMPUTER FEET
- The computer feet are adhesive-backed rubber pads. The feet are included in the Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 431430-001. The feet attach to the base enclosure in the locations illustrated below.
MEMORY MODULE
- Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 screws that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer.
- Lift the left side of the memory module compartment cover and then swing it to the right.
- Remove the memory module compartment cover.
- The memory module compartment cover is included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 431428-001.
- Spread the retaining tabs 1 on each side of the memory module socket to release the memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the socket rises away from the computer.).
- Slide the module away from the socket at an angle.
- Memory modules are designed with a notch to prevent incorrect installation into the memory module socket.
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