HP BOOK XE3 manual Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws

Removing the Top Case

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

∙Small Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2.Remove these additional assemblies:

∙Keyboard cover (page 2-9).

∙Keyboard (page 2-11).

∙Display assembly (page 2-17).

3.Remove the eight retaining screws from the bottom case.

Screws,

M2.5x8 mm

Screws,

M2.5x8 mm

Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws

4.Disconnect the touch pad cable and speaker cable from the motherboard.

5.Remove the six retaining screws from the top case.

6.Raise the back of the top case, then gradually loosen the case, moving toward the front of the notebook (the right rear corner may require extra care to work free).

7.Carefully lift the top cover forward and off of the notebook. Be careful not to pull on the CD player PCA ribbon cable beneath the case.

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