Removing the Floppy Drive

(Authorized Service Providers Only)

Note

This section applies only to HP Pavilion 4300, 4200, and 4100, HP nx9005 and nx9000, Compaq Evo Notebook N1050 and N1010, and Compaq Presario 2100 and 1100 models.

Required Equipment

•#1 Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Remove these additional assemblies:

•Hard disk drive (page 2-9).

•Keyboard cover (page 2-12).

•Keyboard (page 2-16).

•Switchboard PCA (page 2-18).

•Display assembly (page 2-23).

•Top case (page 2-26).

3.Remove the two M2.5×4.0 mm screws (right side) that secure the hard disk drive guide to the motherboard. Note that the screws (left side) are missing. These screws were removed during the top case removal procedure.

4.Disconnect the motherboard cable.

5.Remove the two M2.5×4.0 mm screws that secure the floppy drive to the motherboard.

6.Remove the floppy drive.

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