NOTE: This section applies only to HP Pavilion ze5x00, HP nx9010 and HP nx9008, and Compaq Presario 2500 models.

Required Equipment

•1 Phillips screwdriver

Removal Procedure

1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the battery.

2.Remove these additional assemblies:

•Hard disk drive (page 2-9)

•Keyboard cover (page 2-13)

•Keyboard (page 2-16)

•Switchboard PCA (page 2-19)

•Display assembly (page 2-23)

•Top case (page 2-26)

3.Remove the insulating tape that secures the floppy drive flex cable to the TouchPad bracket on the top case.

4.Remove the four M2.5×6.0mm screws that secure the floppy drive and floppy drive bezel to the top case.

5.Remove the floppy drive.

6.Remove the M2.0×3.0mm screw that secures the floppy drive bezel to the floppy drive.

7.Remove the floppy drive bezel.

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