HP 4100 manual Removing the Bios IC

3.While holding the paper label in place, attach a serial label overlay into the outer recess. It covers and protects the serial label.

Removing the BIOS IC

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Note

A replacement BIOS IC contains only enough basic programming to boot the OmniBook. After installing the IC, you must reprogram it. Hewlett-Packard prefers that you program the IC with the latest BIOS—follow the directions carefully. You can download it from the OmniBook website (see page vi).

Required Equipment

∙Small Phillips screwdriver.

∙IC insertion/removal tool.

Removal Procedure

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

2.On the bottom of the unit, remove the two screws from the RAM/BIOS cover and remove the cover.

3.Use an IC insertion/removal tool to remove the BIOS IC from its socket.

IC insertion/removal tool

Figure 2-12. Removing the BIOS IC

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