Removing the Top Case

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

•#0 Phillips screwdriver.

•Small flat-blade screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Remove these additional assemblies:

•Hard disk drive (page 2-6).

•Power button panel (page 2-9).

•Keyboard (page 2-10).

•Switchboard PCA (page 2-15).

•Display assembly (page 2-18).

3.Remove the screws from inside the battery compartment.

4.Remove the six screws from the bottom case.

5.Remove the four screws from the top case.

6.Disconnect the click/scroll button flex cable.

7.Disconnect the audio-off LED cable.

8.Lift the top case off of the computer.

HP Omnibook 500

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