4.If necessary, while holding the center of the cover, carefully insert the flat-blade screwdriver under the right side of the display assembly hinge, gently pry up, and then lift the cover out. This procedure might need to be repeated on the left side of display assembly hinge to completely remove the cover.

Figure 2-9. Removing the Keyboard Cover

NOTE: When removing the keyboard cover on HP Pavilion ze5300 and ze5200, HP nx9010, and Compaq Presario 2500 models, disconnect the speaker cable as indicated in Figure 2-10.

Figure 2-10. Disconnecting the Speaker Cable

Reassembly Note

Insert the tabs on the left- and right-center of the panel into the mating slots under the keyboard, and then press the panel into place.

2-14 Removal and Replacement

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