Removing the Display Assembly

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

∙Small Phillips screwdriver.

Removal Procedure

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

2.Remove these additional assemblies:

∙Keyboard (page 2-8).

∙Heatsink and right hinge cover (page 2-9).

3.Open the display fully.

4.Remove the left hinge cover by pressing in and lifting the front edge.

Hint

In the next step, unplug the connector before removing the grounding screw. Otherwise, you may unseat the LVDS PCA.

5.Unplug the display cable from the LVDS PCA, then remove the screw holding the grounding strap.

6.Remove the four screws from the hinges and lift off the display assembly.

Screw, M2.5×6mm

Screw, M2.5×4mm

Figure 2-7. Removing the Display Assembly

HP OmniBook 7100

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