6 Removal and replacement procedures
Tablet component replacement procedures
CAUTION: Tablet components described in this chapter should only be accessed by an authorized service provider. Accessing these parts can damage the tablet and void the warranty.
NOTE: HP continually improves and changes product parts. For complete and current information on supported parts for your tablet, go to http://partsurfer.hp.com, select your country or region, and then follow the
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider only parts.
There are as many as 15 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing the tablet. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement.
Back cover
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Before disassembling the tablet, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the tablet. If you are unsure whether the tablet is off, turn the tablet on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect the power from the tablet by unplugging the power adapter cord from the tablet.
3.Disconnect all external devices from the tablet.
Remove the back cover:
CAUTION: Before turning the display panel assembly upside down, make sure the work surface is clear of tools, screws, and any other foreign objects. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the display panel assembly.
1.Place the tablet on a flat surface, display panel side down, with the docking charger toward you.
2.Remove eight Torx 4 screws (1).
3.Use a wedge or a suction tool (2) to release the edge of the back cover from the display panel assembly.
4.Remove the tape that secures the battery to the back cover.
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