4.Unplug the speaker/touch-pad cable from the motherboard so the cable is free. (See the picture below.)

5.Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the five bottom case screws. Two of the five screws are hidden at the front corners inside the battery and hard drive slots.

6.Turn the unit face up and remove the six top case screws.

Screw, M2.5× 8mm Screw, M2.5× 12mm

Screw, M2.5× 5mm

Screw, M2.5× 12mm

Speaker/touch-pad cable connector

Screw, M2.5× 3mm

Figure 2-18. Removing the Case Screws

HP OmniBook 2100/3000/3100

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