Removing the Keyboard

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

∙Small Phillips screwdriver, preferably magnetized.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Remove the floppy drive or other plug-in module (see page 2-4).

3.Open the display fully.

4.Slide off the two plastic hinge covers about 5 mm, then lift them off. Use your finger or a small tool to push outward next to the hinge.

5.Pry out and pop up the right end of the icon window cover at the plug-in module slot, then pop off the cover.

Icon Window Cover

Hinge Cover (2)

Figure 2-15. Removing the Hinge Covers and Icon Window Cover

6.Remove the two screws at the top ends of the keyboard.

7.Slide the keyboard toward the front of the computer until the top edge of the keyboard releases from the four plastic lugs at the top. If necessary, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry along the back edge of the keyboard.

8.Being careful of the flex cable underneath, lift the top edge and pivot the keyboard onto the palmrest.

9.Release the flex cable from the motherboard by lifting the locking tab.

2-20 Removal and Replacement

HP OmniBook 2100/3000/3100