Removing LCD Module

(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).

∙Display assembly (page 2-11).

3.Remove the rubber screw covers at the top corners of the display, then remove the screws at all four corners.

4.Press inward on one side of the display bezel until it unsnaps from the case. Continue across the top and along the opposite side—until only the bottom is attached.

5.Lift the top edge of the bezel until the bottom edge unsnaps from the case, then remove the bezel.

6.Remove the four screws from the bottom corners of the display brackets. Remove the hinges.

7.Unplug the wires from the right end of the inverter PCA.

8.Unplug the main display cable from the left end of the inverter PCA.

9.Remove the screw from the inverter PCA and lift out the PCA.

10.Slide the LCD module forward slightly, then lift the bottom edge of the LCD module until you can remove the module and brackets from the case.

11.Remove the four screws from the sides of the module, and remove the display brackets and LCD shield.

12.Unplug the main display cable from the LCD module.

2-12 Removal and Replacement

HP OmniBook 7100